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The US saw record gains in fuel efficiency last year, but it still falls short of what’s needed to meet fast-approaching deadlines. Thanks to their love of large vehicles, American automakers have fallen behind their competitors when it comes to getting more miles per gallon of gas. Real-world fuel economy in model year 2022 rose …

Motorists using new in-vehicle technologies with names like AutoPilot or ProPilot may believe the driving assist systems are more capable than they actually are, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. AAA is urging automakers to err on the side of caution when it comes to naming and marketing the new …

Apple Inc., Verizon Corp. and the U.S. divisions of several foreign auto makers are among the largest direct beneficiaries of Federal Reserve efforts to support the corporate-debt market, according to disclosures Sunday. In all, the Fed on Sunday identified 794 companies whose bonds it will be buying directly to support the market for investment-grade corporate …

While there might be some news from automotive suppliers on the latest technologies for future vehicles, don’t expect much from the Detroit Three automakers at the CES technology show next week in Las Vegas. The all-wheel-drive 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E launches from stoplights, hitting zero to 60 in the mid 5-second range. (Photo: Ford) Automakers have pulled back from …

(Reuters) – A group of stakeholders in the U.S. auto industry urged automakers to adopt standarized names for Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology from a list they released on Wednesday, seeking to reduce confusion among consumers. The list of names, drawn up by roadside assistance provider American Automobile Association (AAA), influential U.S. magazine Consumer …