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GM's Chevy Bolt may go 200 miles on one charge
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Tesla Model S: Hot ride, but not so reliable
Despite emissions scandal, meanwhile, Volkswagen rises in closely watched annual ranking of the most reliable vehicles
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Historic Ferrari could fetch $28M at auction
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New Prius hybrid: Toyota reveals details
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VW brand to change diesel technology
Company also plans to turn the next version of its large Phaeton luxury sedan into an electric-only vehicle
Recall: GM tells SUV owners not to use windshield wipers
Company is recalling thousands of vehicles because an electrical short could cause the wiper motor to catch fire
German prosecutors raid VW offices
Investigators are seeking material that would help clarify who was responsible for the diesel engine rigging
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7 of the safest used cars for teen drivers
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VW sets January for diesel emissions recall
New CEO Matthias Mueller says the goal is to have all 11 million affected cars fixed by the end of 2016
Hit to VW from emissions scandal could top $35B
It may have to set aside much more money to cover vehicle recalls, legal and other expenses, according to analysts
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Are golf carts the future of electric vehicles?
Despite plummeting gas prices, more and more Americans are driving low-speed electric vehicles, with many transformed to look more like miniature hot rods
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Axle problem prompts another Ford recall
Previous rear-axle repair might not work; about 342,000 minivans are affected
BMW probed over Mini side crash test problems
NHTSA says it's investigating the company's Mini brand because it may have been slow to fix cars that didn't pass federal crash tests
Volkswagen picks Porsche chief as new CEO
Matthias Mueller to succeed Martin Winterkorn as head of the scandal-stained German automaker
Big engine problem prompts Hyundai recall
Automaker has to replace key engine parts because a manufacturing problem could cause them to fail
Volkswagen's U.S. sales are already slumping
The scandal-riddled carmaker is the only brand expected to see a drop in September, which is likely to have booming sales overall
Angry VW dealers and owners want answers -- now
Feelings of betrayal and confusion are combining with questions about how repairs and reparations will be made
Ford reveals new Super Duty pickups
Updated trucks are up to 350 pounds lighter, making them more nimble and fuel efficient and increasing towing capacity
Volkswagen CEO steps down as crisis escalates
Martin Winterkorn compiled a $32 million pension, and could reap millions more, depending how his exit is classified by board
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