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FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

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The estimated total cost of settlements is $0.8 Customer compensation, the estimated future cost of the extended warranty and the cost of environmental mitigation efforts also account for approximately $400 million, bringingbthecestimated total to $800 million. liter EcoDiesel V-6 engines.

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Ford ups its electrified vehicle ante to $11B; 86% trucks and SUVs in the product mix by 2020

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years as it replaces three-quarters of its lineup and adds four new trucks and SUVs. By 2020, trucks and SUVs—including electrified vehicles—are to represent 86% of Ford’s product mix. Ford also plans strengthening its position in trucks, SUVs (including off-road and performance versions), and commercial vehicles.

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Ford splitting auto business into two distinct entities: Ford Blue and Ford Model e

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Ford is continuing to transform its global automotive business, accelerating the development and scaling of electric, connected vehicles, while leveraging its nameplates to strengthen operating performance and take full advantage of engineering and industrial capabilities.

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Ford Introduces 2011 Explorer SUV

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The 2011 Ford Explorer SUV. The Explorer V6 has been engineered for durability with a chain-driven camshaft, high-strength forged powder metal connecting rods with floating pins, fully counterweighted forged steel crankshaft, a die-cast aluminum deep-sump oil pan and four-bolt main bearing caps with side bolts through the engine block.

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NIO launches new ET7, unveils new ES6 at Shanghai auto show

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The new ES6 is now available for pre-order, but the official launch and delivery will be in late May. | NIO US | NIO HK | NIO SG NIO (NYSE: NIO) today officially launched the 2023 model year ET7 sedan and gave the debut of the revamped ES6 SUV as planned. There is no clear timeline for the software's availability.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance rebooted | Autocar Professional

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SUVs lead the charge At the joint press briefing, Nissan and Renault both announced the development of four new products between the two brands. This includes two five-seater SUVs, one from each brand, and their respective seven-seater derivatives. The base engine will be the HR10, the 1.0-litre The HR13, a 156hp 1.3-litre

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News: 2022 General Motors EV Live

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The media can write reviews, and dealers can walk prospective owners through the differences between a car, truck or SUV powered by electricity versus gasoline, but far more that needs to be done. One of the biggest challenges for consumers considering owning an all-electric vehicle is their fear of what they don’t know. How It Works.