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Whoops: City forced to correct misspelled YIELD on the road It was an oops that wasn’t easy to fix.

Texas parking garage partially collapses, crushing cars No one was hurt when a two-story parking garage in Irving partially collapsed on Tuesday.

Toyota unveils second-generation hydrogen-powered semi truck Toyota just doubled the size of its hydrogen-powered truck fleet.

Porsche Taycan Tesla-fighter's first specs confirmed: over 600 horsepower, 300 miles of range It's been almost three years since Porsche made the announcement to put its Mission E electric sedan concept into production.

Mercedes-Benz AMG G65 SUV recalled because it's too fast...in reverse Well, that’s one less car Mater needs to worry about stealing his “world’s best backwards driver" title.

Uber pulling the plug on its self-driving truck operation Cars will continue.

Honda hikes profit forecast, battles Mexico flood damage; BMW to build $1.2B factory; Toyota's next fuel cell semi; VW brand's new COO; Lyft's moment of Zen? from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed https://ift.tt/2AnGDME

158 mph speeder who 'regrets nothing' denied plea deal by judge A speeder who said he “regrets nothing” about doing 158 mph on the Indiana Toll Road near Gary was denied a plea deal by a judge on Monday.

Striking taxi drivers clog Spain's streets to protest growth of ride-hailing apps Real Madrid is known as Los Blancos, but the city's streets turned white.

How to avoid buying a stolen used car and protect yourself if you do According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, over 750,000 cars are reported stolen in the United States each year.

Fatal car wreck took 18 hours to find New Hampshire police say a crash that killed three people and seriously injured another may have gone unnoticed for nearly 18 hours.

Harley-Davidson reveals its first electric, adventure and streetfighter motorcycles Harley-Davidson is planning to radically overhaul its lineup in the coming years in an effort to turn around its declining sales.

Ford is working on a teeny tiny pickup truck, report says Ford’s next pickup may be a car.

Investors, Italy probe disclosures surrounding Marchionne's illness, death; How Manley can aid dealers; Toyota's cars of tomorrow; Nissan dumps Juke in U.S.; Fancy F-150 with a roar. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed https://ift.tt/2LJO0T7

Police chase 'dead' driver's truck on foot to save his life A police officer in South Carolina went above and beyond by chasing down a truck on foot to save the unconscious driver behind the wheel.

Grizzly attacks cobra in Alaska. Shelby Cobra, that is When Tom Cotter walked outside into the crisp Alaska on Wednesday morning, he stopped dead in his tracks.

Controversial 'flipped' Ford GT supercar is for sale again What's possibly the world’s most controversial used car is for sale…again.

Suspected DUI car thief dove into canal to try to escape police after wreck DUI suspected.

Elon Musk deletes twerking Miley Cyrus tweet after backlash What a twerk.

U.S., Mexico shoot for August NAFTA deal; Ford shares dip below $10; VW Golf rollaway risk; Used cars boost Asbury, Group 1, Lithia, Penske; Auto columnist Warren Brown dies at 70. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed https://ift.tt/2OoMxQy

France family 'committed' to NASCAR amid talk it's for sale NASCAR Chairman Brian France insisted Wednesday that his family is dedicated to its racing properties despite a report the business is for sale.

Perfect 1978 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon set to steal the show at fancy car auction Monterey auction week is the richest car collector event of the year, where hundreds of millions of dollars-worth of the finest vehicles trade hands on the California coast.

Cyclist hit by stolen car has foot severed before crook crashes into apartment complex Apartment complex damaged by fire.

Raptor-powered Ford F-150 Limited coming for 2019 The 2019 Ford F-150 Limited is getting a higher limit.

Hyundai going to Hades? Automaker trademarks Styx name Charon, your car is almost here.

Report: Defendant draws former UAW chief Williams into scandal; U.S.-EU cease fire on trade; How Genesis dethroned Porsche; Ford expects $11B in charges; Nissan, Hyundai, Daimler earnings. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed https://ift.tt/2uSltBd

Egyptian 'Kiki challenge' dancers facing year in jail for traffic violations People who took to the streets in Egypt for an online dance challenge face penalties over allegations they endangered lives and violated public decency, the state media reported on Tuesday.

Self-driving Ubers back on the street...with drivers Uber has taken the first step toward relaunching its self-driving cars on Pittsburgh-area streets four months after a fatal accident involving one of the cars in Arizona.

Dramatic crash test video shows the consequences of running a red light, as fatalities climb Fatalities up 17 percent since 2012

Rod Stewart's historic 1971 Lamborghini Miura expected to sell for a fortune Do you think it’s sexy?

Driver gets 92 mph ticket, immediately accelerates to 142 mph A speeder in Nebraska apparently didn’t get the hint when she was ticketed for doing 92 mph in a 75 mph zone then decided to double the speed limit.

Remembering the life of FCA's Sergio Marchionne: 'Rarest of automotive CEOs' dies at 66. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed https://ift.tt/2LjNcFf

Ex-Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne dead at 66 Saved both companies from certain failure.

Ford launching autonomous vehicle offshoot Ford is spinning off its autonomous car efforts into a new company called Ford Autonomous Vehicles.

Helmet cam shows the moment rally car rolls and bursts into flames Talk about a hot hatchback.

Brazen gang of thieves steals muscle cars from outside Fiat Chrysler factory No suspects in the case.

Million-dollar Mercury? Feds say 30 kilos of coke were smuggled through car dealership in old SUV Police in Buffalo pulled over a Mercury Mariner last week that was worth millions, but not because it was in great shape.

Speeder hits 147 mph during hour-long chase, runs out of gas He only had enough to go about 125 miles.

Has VW found next Audi CEO? BMW exec on tap to succeed Stadler, sources say; Ex-UAW aide pleads guilty; Mitsubishi earnings jump; Marketing, post-Marchionne; Honda Insight campaign. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed https://ift.tt/2NDHef2

Court decision behind the $1.8 million Ford GT auction revealed as litigation continues The Ford GT is a tough sell.

Court decision behind the $1.8 Ford GT auction revealed as litigation continues The Ford GT is a tough sell.

Britain's fastest speeder jailed after 189 mph highway ride that he videotaped himself Evidence was found on his computer.

69-year-old John Force wins 149th NHRA Funny Car race It was a victory for the ages.

New Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan has lowest aerodynamic drag of any production car A car's ability to slip through the air without creating too much drag is critical when it comes to fuel economy, and no car in production right now does it better than the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class.