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The Volkswagen diesel emission scandal erupted last September, when the EPA formally issued a Notice of Violation to one of the world's three largest automakers for willfully violating U.S. emission laws for seven years. Since then, much speculation has appeared over what forms of punishment VW would face and how much it would have to pay. We now have a number, and it’s even higher than many expected. DON'T MISS: VW diesel settlement details: buybacks, payments, modifications, fines, more The Volkswagen Group has agreed to pay up to $14.7 billion for intentionally deceiving the public...
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Wealthy nations on fossil-fuel subsidies: we'll end them...later
The G20 nations will not commit to a deadline for phasing out fossil-fuel subsidies.
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Tesla delivers 14,370 electric cars in Q2, fewer than planned
Electric-car maker Tesla Motors said it delivered 14,370 vehicles from April through June, made up of 9,745 Model S sedans and 4,625 Model X utility vehicles. That number means the company missed its second-quarter production target of 17,000 cars. During the first six months of this year, Tesla...
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Karma Revero (nee Fisker) now in pilot production in CA
Pilot production of the Karma Revero is underway at Karma Automotive's new California factory.
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All-electric Rolls Royce is company's vision for next 100 years
The Rolls-Royce Vision Next 100 aims to predict the future of the iconic British brand.
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Tesla Autopilot crash, VW diesel buybacks, electric-car sharing update: The Week in Reverse
How will your grandchildren get around in wheeled vehicles? (The answer may surprise you.) And, what will happen to the 400,000 VW diesel cars it has committed to buy back from their owners? (Guess ....) This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for...
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The NHTSA said it would open an investigation into a fatal May 7 crash in which a Tesla Model S running under Autopilot control hit a semi and passed under its trailer. The driver, later identified as 40-year-old Joshua Brown of Ohio, died at the scene of the Florida crash, which occurred after a tractor-trailer rig turned left in front of him. According to Tesla, the incident occurred because "neither Autopilot nor the driver noticed the white side of the ... trailer against a brightly lit sky, so the brake was not applied." DON'T MISS: Let's be clear: Tesla's Autopilot is not a...
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Tesla Autopilot crash, VW diesel buybacks, Elio Motors builds a car: Today's Car News
We have news from Elio, Tesla, and Volkswagen today.
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VW thinks it can fix 85,000 V-6 diesels from Audi, Porsche, and Volkswagen
Volkswagen believes it can address excess emissions from 3.0-liter V-6 TDI diesels.
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Golly, Elio Motors has built ... a car! One test car, in fact
Increasingly sophisticated computer modeling software has cut the number of prototypes and test cars that carmakers build. But they must still make dozens of vehicles that will never be sold, to test assembly, evaluate features, conduct durability tests, and wreck them to assess crash-safety...
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Will Mercedes start an electric-only sub-brand (like BMW i)?
Mercedes-Benz may create its own sub-brand for electric cars.
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What will I get for my VW diesel car in the buyback?
Here's what you can expect to get for your VW TDI diesel in the recently-announced settlement.
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I’ve owned my 2013 Tesla Model S for more than three years, and put 66,000 miles on it now. It still runs great, and it makes me happy every time I drive it. I plan to keep it for at least a few more years. But I can’t help occasionally peeking at the Tesla Motors online Model S configurator to check out the prices and features on the newest versions. DON'T MISS: Tesla adds two Model S 60 versions starting at $66K, still 200 miles or more Tesla just recently revamped its lineup, bringing back an entry-level 60-kwh model and bumping the 70-kwh car up to 75 kwh. At first glance...
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Tesla Model 3 production, Toyota hybrid recall, 2016 Nissan Sentra driven: Today's Car News
We have stories on Nissan, Tesla, and Toyota today.
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2016 Nissan Sentra 1.8 SR CVT gas mileage review
The Nissan Sentra compact sedan has been with us since the 2013 model year, but it received a number of updates and new features this year. Nissan's goal was to keep the high-volume compact sedan in the running against the new and well-received Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, and Chevrolet Cruze...
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Can Tesla learn from its past, and make Model 3 easy to build?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has indicated the company will try to streamline its manufacturing process for the Model 3.
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BlueIndy electric car-sharing: after 9 months, how's it doing?
Car-sharing is growing, in urban areas, among the young and old, and as a way to avoid the expense of a second vehicle. Sharing electric cars, however, is still in its early days. But one of the most ambitious experiments is BlueIndy, an electric car-sharing service modeled after the AutoLib system...
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Toyota Prius, Plug-In, Lexus CT200h recalled for airbag issues, not Takata-related
Certain Toyota and Lexus hybrids are being recalled for airbag issues that are not Takata-related.
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New York City is not well suited to electric cars, apparently.
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Tesla charging at gas stations, 2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio, Goodwood Festival of Speed: Today's Car News
We have news from Smart and Tesla today.
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What will VW do with 400,000 dirty diesel cars it buys back?
What will VW do with 400,000 dirty diesel cars it buys back? Destroy them, probably
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Would you recharge your Tesla electric car at a gas station?
Tesla is in talks with gas-station chain Sheetz regarding installation of DC fast-charging stations.
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2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio prices start at under $20,000
The 2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio starts at $19,650.
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The Goodwood Festival of Speed even had a few green-ish cars
It's a unique event on the motoring calendar, a bucket-list item for many attendees, and a wonderful mix of fast cars spanning 110 years, priceless classics, and often quite a lot of mud. The Goodwood Festival of Speed, which took place last weekend, brings a truly staggering variety of historic...
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