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At Detroit auto show, trucks and SUVs are king

Car makers appealed to Americans’ deep love of SUVs and trucks on Monday at the Detroit Auto Show, unveiling a host of choices from luxurious to utilitarian, while also beefing up the humble sedan. From European car…

Honda, Volvo, Ford scoop awards at Detroit auto show

The Detroit auto show handed out its self-proclaimed “Oscars of the auto industry” on Monday, rewarding Honda, Volvo and Ford amid a crowded slate of new truck, SUV and crossover unveilings. The awards are adjudicated by a…

With pricey electric car, Fisker eyes comeback

Henrik Fisker unveiled his $129,000 electric luxury car Tuesday, in a rebooted effort by the renowned auto designer to take on Tesla and others. …

Bucking trend, Hyundai bets on hydrogen fuel cell for new car

Hyundai said it plans to sell the Nexo in California later this year, in a bet on hydrogen even as many rivals turn to battery power.…

Toyota launches ‘e-Palette’ vehicle concept

Self-driving buses aren't new, but Toyota's concept vehicle unveiled Monday aims to be more than just that: a mobile platform for e-commerce, ridesharing and medical services, for a start.…

Volkswagen boss urges end to diesel tax breaks

Volkswagen leads the initiative to further transition into green automotive technologies.…

Mumbai’s adored Padmini taxis nearing the end of the road

The compact black-and-yellow cabs, based on an Italian Fiat and often boasting elaborately patterned interiors, were once ubiquitous across the congested roads of India's financial capital and have featured in countless Bollywood movies.…

‘Dinosaur’ Philippine jeepneys face uncertain future

Peter Dallos shouts above the rumble of his smoke-belching engine urging passengers to clamber quickly on to his dilapidated red jeepney. Such scenes may soon disappear from Manila’s gridlocked streets as authorities move to phase out the Philippines’…

Schumacher family blackmailer sentenced in Germany

BERLIN, May  18, 2017 (AFP) – A blackmailer threatened to kill the children of stricken Formula One legend Michael Schumacher unless paid 900,000 euros ($1 million). The man, who cannot be named, has been ordered to seek…

Intel buying Israeli car tech firm Mobileye for $15B

Intel will buy Israeli car tech firm Mobileye for more than $15 billion (14 billion euros), the companies said Monday, in a deal signaling the American computer chip giant’s commitment to technology for self-driving vehicles. Israeli media…