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Chase Elliott named NASCAR's most popular driver Ends Dale Jr's 15-year run.

Trump, GM awkwardly silent on new Cadillac presidential limousine Awkward.

'American Pickers' star Mike Wolfe is auctioning his 1962 VW van He has a soft spot for VWs.

From L.A. Show: Why Mazda prefers 'human drivers'; Subaru electrifies Crosstrek; Audi's fast-moving e-tron GT concept; M-B builds performance 'DNA'; Honda, Jag, Mitsu get green awards. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed https://ift.tt/2rm6y0d

Chinese government's monitoring of electric cars raises surveillance fears Keeping track of the tech.

Playboy model speeding toward Formula 1 dream When Formula 1 announced the new W Series exclusively for female drivers, opinions were understandably split.

L.A. Auto Show: 5 electric cars coming soon An electric car for everyone.

From L.A. Show: Why the Palisade makes Hyundai a 'CUV company'; Lincoln's roomy Aviator; Kia's rugged Soul; Niro EV coming; Nissan freshens Maxima, Murano; Toyota's 'AWD movement.' from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed https://ift.tt/2KFhcHW

L.A. Auto Show: The Volkswagen I.D. Buzz Cargo Concept is a retro electric reboot of the Microbus A very special delivery.

North American Car, Truck and Utility of The Year finalists revealed Winners announced in January.

L.A. Auto Show: The 2020 Jeep Gladiator pickup is a Wrangler that hauls Ready for battle.

From L.A.: Porsche packs more hp in next 911; Honda Passport flexes muscle; Mazda3's 5 engine choices; 'Bold and sexy' BMW; Mud-ready Rivian; BMW mulls second U.S. manufacturing plant. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed https://ift.tt/2r9YHTl

L.A. Auto Show: The 2020 Lincoln Aviator can fly...down the road Plug-in hybrid is all about power.

LA Auto Show: Honda Passport returns for 2019 Honda's most extreme SUV.

The Rivian R1S electric SUV is a very green off-road machine American made truck coming in 2021.

Get them while they're not hot: GM is killing these six models next year Riding off into the sunset amid slowing sales.

Another Takata tragedy: Truck in fatal crash; Unifor strike vote; Cadillac boss on defense; Chase, TrueCar launch direct shopping, loan program; BMW, Chevy Olympics marketing gold. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed https://ift.tt/2RjzVv9

GM to shutter Oshawa plant as part of broader restructuring, report says; Mitsubishi ousts Ghosn; Nissan CEO apologizes to employees; Rivian's electric pickup; A tougher RAV4. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed https://ift.tt/2SgwhCB

The Rivian RT1 is the American-made electric pickup of the near future Far from Normal.

Feds investigating 2.7 million GM pickups and SUVs for faulty brake issue Pump may be a problem.

The new 2020 Range Rover Evoque has a virtually invisible hood A view from below.

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Traffic camera in Italian village catches 58,000 speeders in two weeks It's a trap!

AAA: The worst Thanksgiving traffic is over, except in these three cities Slow go on the west coast.

3D-printed motorcycle is like nothing you've seen...yet Reinventing the motorcycle.

Ghosn keeps Renault job, may face more time in jail; Report: U.S. launches criminal probe into Hyundai, Kia recalls; Daimler CFO's job move in jeopardy?; Old means gold for Porsche. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed https://ift.tt/2qVptyw

Teen driver Sophia Floersch vows to return to racing after 11-hour spine operation Said "I'm going to come back!"

Car impaled by wood post in crash, missing driver by inches Right down the middle.

Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn's detention extended by 10 days, reports say Can be held up to 20.

Ultra-rare Ford Ranger 'Shadow' bed emerges on Craigslist Not even Ford knows about the Shadow.

'Jeep Death Wobble' reported on new Wrangler Old problem won't go away.

Ghosn arrest tied to pricey homes?; France seeks interim Renault CEO; Report: Not enough workers accepted GM buyout offers; Pickups getting safer, IIHS finds. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed https://ift.tt/2FyyO9M

Mechanic takes last ride on favorite truck used as hearse Knew it like the back of his hand.

North Carolina speeder caught after 157 mph chase Run and done.

Patent reveals new idea for Ford's self-driving cars Reinventing the side view mirror.

Shorter races? Doubleheaders? Everything is on the table for NASCAR updates Sport wants to turn things around.

Sun glare causes octogenarian to flip car, here's how to avoid the same fate Simple tips can help you avoid accidents.

The first Mustang coupe Ford built heads to auction Controversial, but cool classic.

In stunning downfall, Ghosn arrested for misconduct, Nissan to seek ouster; Diess vows to catch up to Waymo; Toyota, Mazda break ground in Ala.; Dodge Challenger defies odds. from Automotive News First Shift morning newscast Feed https://ift.tt/2A2HLCf

Formula 3 driver Sophia Floersch suffers spinal injury in scary crash at Macau Grand Prix A Formula 3 driver suffered a spinal injury Sunday when she was involved in a scary crash at the Macau Grand Prix.

Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn to be removed over ‘significant misconduct,’ arrested Nissan Motor Co. chairman Carlos Ghosn is expected to be removed after an internal investigation revealed he under-reported his income by millions of dollars and engaged in other “significant misconduct, the company said Monday. 

Parking attendants trashed my $347K Ferrari: lawsuit $19,500 in damage.