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BMW M760i ad banned in England
BMW just found out advertising performance is against the law. British authorities have banned a magazine advertisement for the BMW M760i (pictured) because it allegedly…
Maserati recalls Levante to address engine software bug
At slow speeds, the engine may unexpectedly shut off or the engine may shift into neutral. Maserati has issued a recall for around 3,300 Levante crossovers sold…
Porsche doubles down on ‘digital transformation’
The company will establish Porsche Digital satellite divisions in Silicon Valley, Israel and Asia. Porsche has promised to double down on its “digital transformation,” aiming…
Panasonic details Prius Prime’s solar roof; Tesla Model 3 next Read more: http://www.leftlanenews.com/panasonic-details-solar-roof-for-prius-94799.html#ixzz4kjMyPpu5
The 180-watt panel will now charge both the 12-volt battery and the primary drive battery. Panasonic has detailed its new contoured solar panel that was previously announced…
Volvo XC60’s collision avoidance system adds steering control
Steering support helps avoid collisions with vehicles, pedestrians and large animals, but only from 31 to 62 mph. Volvo’s next-generation XC60 will introduce an updated City Safety…
Lyft increases reach to 50 additional US cities
Lyft will soon reach 300 cities, or 72 percent of the US population. Ride-sharing company Lyft announced it’s opening for business in an additional 50…
Ram to offer Fiat Toro in U.S.? [Update]
Ram could be the next automaker to jump back on the compact pickup truck bandwagon. Fiat Chrysler hasn’t offered a small pickup truck in the…
BMW settles water damage lawsuit for up to $478M
The class-action lawsuit seeks compensation for 5-Series water damage to electronics in the trunk. BMW has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit over water…
Detroit LIVE: Lexus unveils 2018 LS flagship sedan
New luxury flagship will go on sale at the end of 2017. Lexus has formally unveiled its new LS flagship sedan in Detroit, promising to…
Mercedes developing two models to replace CLS?
Here’s why Mercedes’ four-door coupe might adopt the CLE nameplate. Mercedes-Benz might replace the CLS with two separate models, a recent report finds. The first…
2018 Ford Mustang getting new suspension, ditching V6?
Ford’s pony car is about to get a mid-cycle update. Ford will update the sixth-generation Mustang for the 2018 model year, and a leaked ordering…
UberFreight autonomous semi delivers 2,000 cases of Budweiser
The semi drove for 120 miles on I-25, however it still required a human driver off the highway. UberFreight is celebrating a milestone for autonomous…




