Jaguar Land Rover reveals temperature-changing steering wheel

JLR's prototype steering wheel would heat and cool to indicate turns, lane changes and upcoming intersections.

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Nissan's tech could provide leverage in Renault-FCA deal

Nissan's technology, particularly in electrification and emissions reduction, could give it some sway in the $35 billion potential tie-up between Renault and FCA, even as its stake in the newly formed company would be diluted.

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GM investing $24M to increase pickup production

The investment will include enhancements to the Fort Wayne plant's conveyors and other tooling to support the increased production. Work is expected to be completed this summer.

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Audi takes aim at Mercedes-Maybach with ultraluxury A8

Audi plans to launch a new derivative of its flagship A8 sedan that may become a rival to the Mercedes-Maybach S class.

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U.S.-EU talks struggle, threatening a new front in trade war

Ten months after President Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker struck a truce meant to clear the way for negotiations to reduce tariffs and eliminate regulatory hurdles, those talks are showing few meaningful signs.

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Renault's Senard says jobs and Nissan will be safe in FCA deal

Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard painted a picture in Tokyo of a grand alliance of Renault, Nissan and Fiat Chrysler making and selling cars across the globe, keeping people employed and churning out profits.

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Lexus uses 2020 RX refresh to improve infotainment

The enhancements to the RX and RXL infotainment systems are likely to migrate to other vehicles in the brand's lineup, said Lisa Materazzo, vice president of Lexus marketing.

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