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Colorado moves to adopt Calif. emissions standards
June 19Colorado plans to join 12 other states and the District of Columbia in adopting California's low vehicle-emission standards, escalating the political and economic stakes for the auto industry.
Bob Burger, 93, led Chevy's 'Heartbeat of America' era, championed dealers
June 5Retired GM executive Robert Dean Burger, an outspoken advocate for auto dealers who led Chevrolet during its "Heartbeat of America" era in the 1980s, has died at age 93.
GM exec crashes 2019 Corvette ZR1 pace car, delaying Detroit Grand Prix
June 3The first car knocked out of Sunday's leg of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix was not an IndyCar. It was a 2019 Corvette ZR1 pace car driven by GM product chief Mark Reuss.
Panasonic plans to develop cobalt-free car batteries
May 30Panasonic is aiming to develop automotive batteries without using cobalt in the near future amid soaring prices of the key battery ingredient.
Downsized engines a test for GM pickups
May 21Ford's success with its V-6 EcoBoost engines has proved that V-8 engines aren't necessarily the default choice for pickup buyers. The question now is: How low can you go?
Threat of cobalt supply crunch could hinder EV growth
May 21A burgeoning risk of a supply crunch in cobalt -- a key battery metal that has more than tripled in price in two years -- poses one of the biggest threats to forecasts for rising electric vehicle adoption.
First Shift: New engine lets Silverado run on 2 cylinders
May 18New I-4 engine lets Silverado run on 2 cylinders; Report: FCA overhaul in Italy; Toyota EV to carry GAC badge in China; VW ads say 'Betta Getta Jetta'; M-B starts G class output.
AutoNews Now: GM gives pickup wars a 4-cylinder shakeup
May 18GM gives pickup wars 4-cylinder shakeup; GT builder hires ousted Ford exec; Twist in FCA case; Nissan holding out?; 'The Closer': Shed with treads; exhausted chickens; sweet reward.
GM will equip big '19 pickups with I-4 turbo in mpg battle vs. Ford, Ram
May 18GM is doubling the number of engines available on the retooled 2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, including a new four-cylinder turbocharged engine that can run on two cylinders to increase fuel economy. The 2.7-liter, I-4 turbo is a milestone for the company and industry.
EV batteries present new challenges for firefighters
May 16Fires on electric vehicles are rare, but the volatile chemistry of their batteries and the need for special training on how to extinguish them raises new safety questions as automakers are poised to dramatically increase production.
Title violations for Michigan Chevy dealership lead to suspension, then stay
May 14A Michigan Chevy dealership was granted an emergency stay to continue selling vehicles despite a 15-day suspension it received based on customer complaints and numerous title-processing violations.
GM says 2017 Chevy Bolt needs software update
May 2GM is asking owners of 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EVs to take the vehicles to dealerships for a software update that will sooner detect a potential battery issue that could lead to a reduction or loss of acceleration.
