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Congress has demanded answers from the new CEO of General Motors about why it took at least a decade to recall cars with a defective part that is now linked to 13 deaths. (April 1)
Congress demanded answers from the new CEO of General Motors about why it took at least a decade to recall cars with a defective part that is now linked to 13 deaths.
GM CEO Mary Barra told the committee that she was unable to say why a...
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General Motors CEO Mary Barra spoke Monday about GM's recall of more than 1.6 million small cars last month. The company issued a new recall of 1.5 million vehicles Monday. (March 17)
General Motors issued a new recall of 1.5 million vehicles Monday, part of an effort to assure buyers that it's moving faster to fix safety defects in its cars and trucks.
Last month, more than 1.6 million small cars were recalled for...
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Honda shows off its driverless car
Honda is the latest company to show of its self-driving car.
The car maker is working on technology that allows vehicles to signal and change lanes by themselves.
The hands-free highway commute is becoming closer to reality.
Honda says...
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The ultimate highway sports car experience
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4039688LEAD IN: A Canadian tour company has taken people's love of fast cars to the ultimate level in sports adventures. Car fanatics get the chance to buckle up for a drive along a highway with...
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Universal plug in device delivers car diagnostics
LEAD IN:Drivers can now get advice about their car's faults, history and safety simply by plugging in a device.The Finova Connect fits into the vehicle's OBD port and feeds back data that could be useful to drivers and their insurance...
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Pirelli pioneers intelligent car tyre
AP Television
Milan - September 20th 2012
1. Medium shot, tilt down of a tyre mounted inside the laser chamber
2. Close up of a laser burning the surface of a tyre
3. Close up of a laser burning the surface of a tyre and imprinting a...
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Toyota President Akio Toyoda told Congress and millions of American Toyota owners he was "deeply sorry" for deadly auto defects in many popular vehicle models, yet he drew blistering bipartisan criticism from angry lawmakers because his company had not done more to fix them.
HEADLINE: Lawmakers blast Toyota chief despite apology
CAPTION: Toyota President Akio Toyoda told Congress and millions of American Toyota owners he was "deeply sorry" for deadly auto defects in many popular vehicle models, yet he...
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Vowing to correct GM culture and increase safety, CEO Mary Barra says the company is redoubling efforts to make change. (June 18)
General Motor's CEO Mary Barra returns to Capitol Hill Wednesday, facing more questions about the delayed recall of older model small cars.
Barra tells reporters the company is already making "great change."
House members say they still...
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As General Motors works towards resolving the recalled ignition issues in its vehicles, CEO Mary Barra was questioned on the company's response at a forum ahead of the New York International Auto Show. (April 15)
As General Motors works toward resolving the recalled ignition issues in its vehicles, CEO Mary Barra was questioned on the company's at a forum ahead of the New York International Auto Show in New York on Tuesday.
"We know the world is...
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Sales of General Motors vehicles are doing surprisingly well in the face of massive recalls that have affected nearly 18 million vehicles. (June 17)
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SOUNDBITE (English) Jeff Bartlett, Consumer Reports
"It's clear that they've taken the words of CEO Mary Barra very seriously, to dig in and see what potential safety issues do exist with...
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The latest personal mobility device is being tested in Japan
Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan - July 23, 2013
1. Wide of people riding "Winglet" (personal mobility robot) coming out of elevator
2. Close of wheels on moving "Winglet"
3. Wide of Kenichi Ichihara, Mayor of Tsukuba City,...
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Toyota has issued a global recall of nearly six and a half million cars for a variety of problems spanning nearly 30 models. 1.8M vehicles in the U.S. are affected.(April 9)
SOUNDBITE (English) Jessica Caldwell, Auto Analyst, Edmunds.com
"I think the fact that there has been no reported deaths or injuries associated with this recall is encouraging. Automakers need to make these recalls and get these cars...
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Sales of General Motors vehicles are doing suprisingly well in the face of massive recalls that have affected nearly 18 million vehicles. (June 17)
SOUNDBITE (English) Jeff Bartlett, Consumer Reports
"It's clear that they've taken the words of CEO Mary Barra very seriously, to dig in and see what potential safety issues do exist with their current and previous models."
SOUNDBITE...
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General Motors CEO Mary Barra says she has been interviewed as part of a federal probe into the company's ignition switch safety problem (June 9)
General Motors CEO Mary Barra confirmed Tuesday that she has been interviewed by the Justice Department in its criminal probe of how the company handled a deadly ignition switch problem in older small cars.Barra told reporters the...
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VW expects to take 16.2B euro hit amid recalls
German carmaker Volkswagen capped two grim days for the country’s auto industry by revealing its diesel emissions cheating cost it a chunky 16.2 billion Euros (18.2 billion US dollars) for 2015 alone.The revelation last September...
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AP EXCLUSIVE: Report details actor Tom Sizemore's role in set accident that left stuntman with fractures in his wrist and forearm, bone and tissue damage and 100 stitches in his forehead
AP EXCLUSIVE: REPORT DETAILS SIZEMORE'S ROLE IN SET ACCIDENTOne minute, veteran stuntman Steve de Castro was playing dead during filming of the television series "Shooter" at a remote location north of Los Angeles. The next minute, de...
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Drivers of both vehicles to blame over US Tesla Autopilot crash
An inattentive driver using his Tesla Model S's semiautonomous driving system and a truck driver who made a left-hand turn in front of the car are both to blame for a fatal crash last year, the National Transportation Safety Board said...
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Tesla factory's reopening draws mixed reactions
Analysts say Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk's decision to reopen its California factory in defiance of local authorities is risky for employees, shareholders and the broader community. But some business owners are cheering the move, saying...
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Tesla factory's reopening draws mixed reactions
Analysts say Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk's decision to reopen its California factory in defiance of local authorities is risky for employees, shareholders and the broader community. But some business owners are cheering the move, saying...
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Firestone press conference following decision to break business link with Ford
1. Shigeo Watanabe, President, Bridgestone Corporation, walking into press conference
2. Wide press conference
3. SOUNDBITE: (Japanese) Shigeo Watanabe, President, Bridgestone Corporation:
"Business relationships, like personal ones, are...
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U.S. safety regulators have fined General Motors $35 million for delays in recalling small cars with faulty ignition switches that are linked to at least 13 deaths. (May 16)
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U.S. safety regulators have fined General Motors $35 million for delays in recalling small cars with faulty ignition switches that are linked to at least 13 deaths. (May 16)
It's the maximum...
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Japanese tyremaker backs request for inquiry into Ford Explorers
1. Wide-shot of press conference
2. SOUNDBITE: (Japanese) Shigeo Watanabe, President and CEO, Bridgestone Co.
"As of yesterday, our US affiliate, Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. has requested an investigation by the National Highway Traffic...