Sonari Glinton

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Trump To Reopen Review Of Car Fuel Efficiency Standards

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

President Trump announced he is reopening review of car fuel efficiency standards at a rally Wednesday in Michigan. But his claims that the standards are hurting the auto industry's bottom line come at a time when carmakers are enjoying record profits.

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Trump Administration To Review Vehicle Emissions Rules

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

The White House has announced it's moving to undo EPA/DOT fuel economy standards, but it will face challenges. It turns out, people like cars that get good mileage.

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How Administration Regs Could Affect The Future Of The Electric Car

Tuesday, March 07, 2017

President Trump promised to roll back fuel economy rules put in place by the Obama administration. It could take years to play out. What's at stake in the near term: the future of the electric car.

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Snapchat Goes Public In Largest Tech IPO Since Alibaba

Thursday, March 02, 2017

The popular video messaging service Snapchat went public Thursday under the name Snap Inc. It's the largest tech IPO since Alibaba in 2014. But Snap faces big obstacles, including how to broaden its audience, boost advertising sales and fend off competitors.

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Ford Replaces CD Player With Streaming Music In New Vehicle

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

For the first time in 25 years, Ford Motor Company is offering a vehicle without a CD player. The company will replace the CD player with streaming audio and video.

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Auto Workers' Union To Launch 'Buy American' Campaign

Thursday, February 23, 2017

The leader of the United Auto Workers is encouraging people to buy cars built in the U.S. The slogan "Buy American" has a controversial history going back to the Great Depression.

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American Love For The Family Sedan Fades As Sales Fall

Friday, February 10, 2017

America's affection for the family sedan is fading. Sales of mid-sized and large cars are falling as customers snap up pickup trucks and SUVs instead.

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Volkswagen Overtakes Toyota As World's Largest Automaker

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Toyota had held the top spot since 2012. Strong demand for VW vehicles in China was more than enough to overcome the PR fallout from VW's emissions cheating scandal.

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Buyers Go Big As Sales Of Small Cars Slump

Thursday, January 26, 2017

The Trump administration is pushing American automakers to build more small cars in the U.S. But trucks and SUVs began outselling small cars two years ago.

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Mexico's Front Seat In The Global Auto Industry

Monday, January 16, 2017

Mexico has become a crucial manufacturing hub for all the major global automakers. Access to markets and duty-free exports are a big reason why.

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Takata To Pay $1 Billion In Settlement Over Airbag Scandal

Friday, January 13, 2017

Takata pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $1 billion in a settlement with the Justice Department over its airbags that were prone to rupture. Three Takaya executives have been charged with conspiracy.

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Auto Show Lesson: The Difference Between Driverless And Self-Driving Cars

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Major automakers at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit are betting big on self-driving vehicles. They all believe in a driver-less future, but they disagree on when it will arrive.

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Volkswagen Announces Tentative $4.3 Billion Settlement Deal

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Volkswagen announced Tuesday it is in advanced talks with the Justice Department on a settlement agreement to end a criminal probe into its diesel cheating scheme. The company said it would pay civil and criminal fines of $4.3 billion.

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Annual Auto Show Kicks Off In Detroit

Monday, January 09, 2017

The 2017 North American International Auto Show opened over the weekend in Detroit. A diverse lineup of new vehicles are vying for attention.

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Ford Scraps Plans For Mexico Plant In Surprise Move

Tuesday, January 03, 2017

In a surprise move, Ford said Tuesday it is scrapping plans to build a $1.6 billion small car assembly plant in Mexico after criticism from Donald Trump about its decision to build the plant.

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On A Scale Of 1 to 5, How Autonomous Is Your Car?

Sunday, January 01, 2017

With the rise of self-driving cars, there's a need to define the "five levels of autonomy," referring to the gradual change from driver-assisted to fully automated cars.

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From 'No Way,' To Global Success: The Inspired Journey Of GM's Design Chief

Thursday, December 29, 2016

A lover of cars since he was a little tyke who later trained as a sculptor, Ed Welburn has shaped the physical world we live in as the longtime head of design for General Motors.

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Online Purchases Give Consumers The Upper Hand In Holiday Shopping

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

The National Retail Federation says more consumers shopped online during the Thanksgiving weekend than in stores. A consultant says consumers have gotten far more comfortable shopping on their phones.

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Holiday Shoppers Expected To Spend Most Money Online

Friday, November 25, 2016

Early indications are that Black Friday will be healthy for retailers, But analysts say the Black Friday fever has broken. Almost all the growth in holiday retail sales are in online and mobile shopping. One in six holiday dollars will be spent online giving consumers more bargaining power.

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Black Friday Isn't The Big Shopping Day That It Used To Be

Friday, November 25, 2016

Today is Black Friday and it used to be a big holiday shopping day. But times have changed — shoppers now turn out for "Great Thursday." And, more shoppers are going online to buy their gifts.

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