Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Under the settlement that got preliminary approval last week, Volkswagen must either buy back 466,000 2.0-liter TDI diesel cars or modify them to meet emissions standards.
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Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid delayed again, now three years lateThe Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will now launch in Summer 2017.
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Utah doctors to sue TV's 'Diesel Brothers' for illegal modificationsA Utah doctor group plans to sue the stars of the Discovery Channel show "Diesel Brothers," alleging that they made illegal modifications to trucks.
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2017 Chevy Bolt EV launch, CAFE battle, disgruntled VW diesel owners: Today's Car NewsRead about the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, CAFE standards, and the VW diesel settlement.
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Suit says '13-mile' range for Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid was deceptiveA lawsuit filed in Michigan claims Toyota did not properly represent the Prius Plug-In Hybrid's limitations.
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VW diesel owners not happy with offers, communications: surveyVolkswagen owners are ambivalent about the diesel settlement, according to a new survey.
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The ongoing investigation into a fatal May 7 crash involving a Model S driving on Autopilot has cost Tesla some of its credibility with the public.
Now, it's also cost the electric-car maker a...
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Tesla Supercharger boost, 2017 Kia Niro preview, Jaguar electric cars: Today's Car NewsWe have stories on Jaguar, Kia, and Tesla today.
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2017 Kia Niro previewThe 2017 Kia Niro hybrid crossover goes on sale later this year.
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Jaguar to prioritize all-electric sedan, SUV over sports carsJaguar is reportedly prioritizing two electric models over a planned replacement for the XK, and a supercar based on the C-X75 concept.
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SUVs so hot that Dodge Dart, Chrysler 200 may never returnFCA has been unsuccessful in finding another manufacturer to build the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200.
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VW likely to build electric cars in North America by 2020: executiveVolkswagen may build an electric car in North America beginning in 2020.
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The Mitsubishi Mirage has been an unexpected sales success for its Japanese maker.
Its sales have remained strong even as those of other subcompacts and minicars declined in the face of low gas...
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Lyft drivers to get bulk of early 2017 Chevy Bolt EV electric cars? Updated reportThe first 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars will go to Lyft drivers.
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When to use Tesla's Autopilot system, and when not to use itAutopilot should only be used on highways with clear lane markings, says one Tesla driver.
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2017 Chevy Bolt EV, VW redemption, Tesla master plan reactions: Today's Car NewsWe have stories on Chevrolet, Tesla, and Volkswagen today.
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Hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle landscape truly changed, says longtime expertHydrogen fuel-cell vehicles are getting a more concrete commitment from policymakers, says one longtime expert.
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Reactions to Tesla Motors' master plan are mixedAnalysts react to the second Tesla Motors "master plan" released last week.
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With a proposed settlement at least partially approved by U.S. regulators, Volkswagen has taken a major step toward resolving the diesel scandal.
If the settlement receives final approval later this...
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Nissan Leaf 48-kWh prototype built to compete in Spanish race series (video)Nissan employees built a 48-kWh Leaf prototype in their spare time.
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VW diesel buybacks, Tesla Autopilot changes, U.S. funds electric-car charging: Today's Car NewsWe have news on Volkswagen diesels, Tesla Autopilot, and electric-car charging today.
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U.S. to offer $4.5 billion for electric-car charging stations via DoE loan guaranteesThe Obama Administration will release $4.5 billion to fund a nationwide network of charging stations.
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Samsung takes stake in Chinese electric-car maker BYD, joining Warren BuffettSamsung takes a 1.92-percent stake in BYD.
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Tesla working on changes to Autopilot driver-assistance software
Elon Musk says Tesla is working on changes to Autopilot's radar system.
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