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Millimeterwave radar introduced last December for precrash safety and adaptive cruisecontrol systems on new Mazda6

Safety Features Rolling Out on Japanese Models, Including Minis Safety Features Rolling Out on Japanese Models, Including Minis

Even midrange Toyota models such as the Corolla, Camry and RAV4 now feature rearview cameras and auto-leveling headlamps.Toyota estimates that failure to recognize potential danger causes 70% of accidents.

byRoger Schreffler

Oct 25, 2013

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Mitsubishi to make Thailand production hub for ecocars

Thai Government Growing Green-Car Incentive Program Thai Government Growing Green-Car Incentive Program

Oct 9, 2013

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Alliance partner Nissan could help Renault develop selfdriving vehicles

French Auto Industry, Government Aim for 118-MPG Car French Auto Industry, Government Aim for 118-MPG Car

Oct 8, 2013

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LPGretrofitted cars offer cost environmental benefits proponents say

Oz LPG Industry Lobbies New Government for Support Oz LPG Industry Lobbies New Government for Support

Oct 4, 2013

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Government confident in automakersrsquo competitiveness

Malaysian Government Abandons Automaker Merger Plan Malaysian Government Abandons Automaker Merger Plan

Oct 3, 2013

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Qoros 3 sedan scored 95 for adult occupant protection category

China’s Qoros 3 Sedan Scores 5-Star Safety Rating in Europe China’s Qoros 3 Sedan Scores 5-Star Safety Rating in Europe

Sep 25, 2013

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Growth in PHEV registrations lags overall market

U.K. Trade Group Says Government PHEV Incentives Ineffective

U.K. Trade Group Says Government PHEV Incentives Ineffective

Opponents warned tax changes would slow industry recovery

New Oz Government to Kill New Tax on Leased Vehicles

New Oz Government to Kill New Tax on Leased Vehicles

Subaru XV withstands 40mph collision

Three New Models Earn Highest ASEAN Safety Rating

Three New Models Earn Highest ASEAN Safety Rating

Class Action Lawsuits on Rise

Class Action Lawsuits on Rise

Class Action Lawsuits on Rise

byMichael J. Mueller

Mazda3 monthrsquos topselling vehicle

Oz Auto Makers Blame Labor Government for August Sales Drop

Oz Auto Makers Blame Labor Government for August Sales Drop

Funding offer aimed at securing future for local production such as GM Holdenrsquos new Trax CUV

Oz Labor Government Sweetens Auto Industry Aid Offer

Oz Labor Government Sweetens Auto Industry Aid Offer

Industry minister says funding to ensure manufacturing jobs

Labor Government Offers Oz Auto Industry A$200 Million in New Funding

Labor Government Offers Oz Auto Industry A$200 Million in New Funding

Eight cameras feed information to driver stabilize suspension

Technology-Laden S-Class Strong on Safety, Comfort

Technology-Laden S-Class Strong on Safety, Comfort

byHerb Shuldiner 1

Cars tested in US would be exported to Europe without additional scrutiny and vice versa

U.S-EU Free-Trade Deal Could Drive Global Vehicle-Safety Standards

U.S-EU Free-Trade Deal Could Drive Global Vehicle-Safety Standards

Sidecurtain airbags available in 75 of all models sold in Japan

Japan’s Vehicle Safety-Systems Installation Continues to Climb

Japan’s Vehicle Safety-Systems Installation Continues to Climb

byRoger Schreffler

Government relaxing rules for tax breaks on hybrid vehicles

Industry Leader Praises Revised Malaysia Auto Policy

Industry Leader Praises Revised Malaysia Auto Policy

Garminrsquos concept K2 telematics system provides 3D navigation help

Garmin Official: NHTSA Guidelines Could Create Worse Behavior

Garmin Official: NHTSA Guidelines Could Create Worse Behavior

New safety rules could doom discontinued Kombi van

Brazil Improving Vehicle Safety in Fits and Starts

Brazil Improving Vehicle Safety in Fits and Starts

Government Bureau Fixates on Dealers

Government Bureau Fixates on Dealers

Government Bureau Fixates on Dealers

byDavid R. Missimer

BMW says expanded local engine transmission production makes import duties less relevant

Indian Government Probe Focuses on Underpaid Duties

Indian Government Probe Focuses on Underpaid Duties

bySudhakar Shah

U.S. Government Ownership of Vehicles by State, 2011

U.S. Government Ownership of Vehicles by State, 2011

Thermal image flash thermography reveals differences in thickness and composition

Researchers Develop Tool to Detect Flaws in Li-ion Batteries During Production Process

Researchers Develop Tool to Detect Flaws in Li-ion Batteries During Production Process

Dodge Journeybased Freemont lacks key safety feature Oz critics say

Australia Safety Group Lauds Malibu, Pans Freemont

Australia Safety Group Lauds Malibu, Pans Freemont

Autonomous emergency braking high on safety groupsrsquo priority list

Oz Experts Tout New Pedestrian-Safety Technologies

Oz Experts Tout New Pedestrian-Safety Technologies

Brake assist ABS put HiAce step ahead of rulemakers

Australian Government Mandates LCV Brake Upgrades

Australian Government Mandates LCV Brake Upgrades

Each infotainment task to take 2 seconds or less under NHTSA guidelines

NHTSA Releases Distracted-Driving Guidelines

NHTSA Releases Distracted-Driving Guidelines

byDavid Zoia Editor

EPArsquos Edward Nam speaks with attendees at Ricardo event

CAFE Opens Door to More Potent Turbos

CAFE Opens Door to More Potent Turbos

Industry interest in exhibition dwindled since 2011 event

Oz Auto Makers to Victoria Government: Show Should Go On

Oz Auto Makers to Victoria Government: Show Should Go On

CARB Chief Unfazed by Fisker’s Struggles

CARB Chief Unfazed by Fisker’s Struggles

CARB Chief Unfazed by Fisker’s Struggles

Honda Accord among models in NHTSArsquos crash simulations

NHTSA Crash Study to Play Role in CAFE Review

NHTSA Crash Study to Play Role in CAFE Review

byDavid Zoia Editor

Jury out on crashavoidance technologies regulator says

Sequester Not Sidetracking NHTSA, Administrator Says

Sequester Not Sidetracking NHTSA, Administrator Says

byHerb Shuldiner 1

Biggest single coinvestment received was A188 million to GM Holden for launch of Cruze production

Value of Government Subsidies to Australian Auto Makers Revealed

Value of Government Subsidies to Australian Auto Makers Revealed

5yearold Ford Fiesta easily matches price of new model

Venezuela’s Strict Regulations Keep Car Prices High, Supplies Low

Venezuela’s Strict Regulations Keep Car Prices High, Supplies Low

byAndrew Rosati

EC seeks to balance emissions reductions with consumer choice

EU Sets New Limits on Government Green-Vehicle Aid

EU Sets New Limits on Government Green-Vehicle Aid

byKeith Nuthall

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