Takata Denies Reports Its Chief Executive Will Resign
By NEIL GOUGH and MAKIKO INOUE
The airbag maker faces pressure from automakers over a safety scandal linked to 10 deaths and the recall of millions of cars.
Takata’s Faulty Airbags Still Exact Toll as Recalls Lag
By HIROKO TABUCHI and DANIELLE IVORY
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Ann Knight and her stepson, Jason Knight.
Millions of people are still driving vehicles with Takata airbags that may pose a lethal danger because they have not been repaired or, in some cases, even recalled.
This luxury performance sedan is, on average, 200 pounds lighter than the outgoing model, with a bonded and riveted aluminum platform instead of steel.
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The assembly line for the Volvo S60L sedan at the company’s plant in Chengdu, China.
There were snickers in 2007 when the Chinese said they would soon be making cars for the United States. It wasn’t soon, but the vehicles have begun to arrive.
Volkswagen May Buy Back Diesel Cars It Can’t Fix
By JACK EWING
A lawyer for the carmaker said the company might have to buy back some tainted cars in the United States because it would take too long to correct emissions problems.
Ford’s Annual Profit Surges to $7.4 Billion
By BILL VLASIC
Lifted by strong sales in North America, the automaker said that it earned $1.9 billion in the fourth quarter.
Takata Airbag Flaw Linked to 10th Death; 5 Million More Vehicles Recalled
By HIROKO TABUCHI and DANIELLE IVORY
Regulators said the latest death, in a Ford pickup, was the first Takata-related fatality in a non-Honda vehicle.
Judge Dismisses G.M.’s First Ignition Defect Case
By DANIELLE IVORY
Evidence emerged that the plaintiff might have provided misleading testimony about his finances.
VW Admits Cheating in the U.S., but Not in Europe
By DANNY HAKIM
Volkswagen’s position sheds light on its view of the scandal. While it promises to fix the vehicles, it is prepared to admit wrongdoing only in the United States.
Britax Car Seats Recalled After Handle Breaks
By CHRISTOPHER JENSEN
Britax Child Safety said it is recalling 71,000 infant car seats in the United States, citing one report of the handle breaking and a baby being injured.
Self-Driving Cars May Get Here Before We’re Ready
By RACHEL ABRAMS
Only a few states have passed laws relating to the testing of autonomous cars, and no state expressly allows a completely unmanned vehicle on the road.
Volvo Makes a Comeback, With a Detour Through China
By MARY M. CHAPMAN and BILL VLASIC
Even the smallest auto companies are flourishing in the booming American market, none more so than this tiny Chinese-owned, Swedish-run luxury brand.
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Video Review: Chevy Volt Impresses With Tech, Design and Driving Pleasure
By TOM VOELK
The second-generation Chevy Volt, a plug-in hybrid available this spring, is more efficient than its predecessor, looks better and is about $1,000 less expensive. It’s also fun to drive.
Where the Stars Get Their Rides
By TIM ROHAN
If major league stars want reclining chairs, wraparound leather couches and big-screen televisions in their vehicles, they know where to go.
Florida Beachgoers Cling to a Right to Make the Sand Their Driveway
By LIZETTE ALVAREZ
It’s a seaside tailgating tradition, one that’s been slowly whittled by Daytona Beach laws. Now, leaders want to further curtail it in favor of development.
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Older Drivers Hit the Road for Uber and Lyft
By ELIZABETH OLSON
Seniors are turning to ride-sharing services for the extra income and flexibility they provide, but there are concerns about possible exploitation.
Mini Brand Fits Celebrities Into Super Bowl Ads
By MICHAEL McCARTHY
Mini USA will feature in Super Bowl ads six celebrities who have some history with the brand associated only with small cars, talking about defying the labels others have placed on them.
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From Tesla, a New Car Smell That Vegans Can Get Behind
By DIANE CARDWELL
Tesla, which has introduced synthetic leather interiors, is the latest automaker to join the industry’s push to project a more environmentally responsible image.
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Insurers Brace for the Self-Driving Future and Fewer Accidents
By BENJAMIN PRESTON
With fewer drivers behind the wheel making mistakes, accidents and insurance premiums are expected to fall, and some insurance companies may not survive.
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Auto Industry Sales Explode in an Ever-Changing Market
By BILL VLASIC
The dominance of the three Detroit giants has slipped and foreign brands like Toyota and Kia have filled the gap.
The North American International Auto Show
Press previews for the Detroit auto show, which was first held in 1907, are Monday and Tuesday. Over 750 vehicles are expected to be on the floor of the Cobo Center.
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