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Audi Sport in no race for a halo, Winkelmann says
28 August 2017, 08:00Despite requests from customers for a hypercar, Stephan Winkelmann and his revamped Audi Sport division will be busy for the foreseeable future launching a host of new nameplates, particularly crossovers and fully electric cars.
Toyota sizes up North American suppliers for EVs
28 August 2017, 08:00Toyota's North American purchasing arm began assessing the local supply chain more than a year ago as part of the Japanese carmaker's decision to set up an in-house division dedicated to developing EVs.
China bid for FCA could hit a U.S. wall
28 August 2017, 08:00If a Chinese buyer emerges for all or part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, it could face heightened scrutiny by U.S. security officials.
Artificial-intelligence systems require labor-intensive 'annotation'
27 August 2017, 08:00Taking a human out of the driver's seat requires putting a lot of humans to work behind the scenes.
Performance line for Toyota brand?
27 August 2017, 08:00Toyota#8203; plans a "sports car" line that is expected to be a counterpart to Lexus' F series. But will it appear in the U.S.?
Potent partnership for Acura, Penske
27 August 2017, 08:00Roger Penske and Acura are teaming up on a car that could boost the brand's performance image and help Penske fulfill a dream.
VW's hippie-mobile goes commercial
26 August 2017, 08:00Bringing back the 1960s-era Microbus might seem like a fun nostalgia play, but Volkswagen has something more functional and potentially lucrative up its sleeve.
When the autonomous car meets city hall
26 August 2017, 08:00While the auto industry is plowing ahead on self-driving car randd, cash-strapped state and city governments are just beginning to ponder what role they will play.
Auto industry braces as Hurricane Harvey hits Texas as Category 4.
26 August 2017, 08:00Freight transportation in Texas could be disrupted by Hurricane Harvey -- which hit the coast Friday as a Category 4 storm -- potentially delaying shipments of vehicles and auto parts from Mexico.
Detroit mayor calls for auto show venue to get new name
26 August 2017, 08:00Cobo Center, the downtown convention hall that's home to the annual Detroit auto show, could soon change its name -- a move that would cut its association with a racist ex-mayor.