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GM Eliminates Apple CarPlay And Android Auto Aftermarket Kits

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White Automotive has very little to say on the topic, perhaps indicating theyre worried about being subjected to legal actions. But the trend has since become popular with cellular phones, automobiles, and other products so that manufacturers can exert higher levels of control of the goods they sell while also profiting off user data.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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This opinion piece originally appeared in the Field-to-Pump blog, published by Renergie, Inc. ]. The 1979 Iranian crisis and related oil price shock accelerated Brazil’s conversion of its gasoline supply and automobile fleet. Named flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs), these automobiles run on gasoline, ethanol, or any blend of the two.

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Alfa Romeo Milano Renamed ‘Junior’ to Satisfy Italian Law

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Following criticisms and potential legal actions stemming from the Italian Minister for Business, Alfa Romeo has opted to rename the recently revealed Milano crossover. For example, loads of Italian automobile brands are presently owned by foreign parent companies.

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How Significant Will The European Emissions Rollback Actually Be?

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From there, all new automobiles will have a legal obligation to be considered zero emissions. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has endorsed the measures taken. But the region is still targeting mandatory electrification and will be advancing tighter emission limits in 2025, 2030 and 2035.

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Courts: Mahindra Can Continue Selling Roxor In the United States

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Indian automaker Mahindra has long sold the Roxor, a surprisingly strong lookalike of the Jeep Wrangler, but it has faced a legal challenge from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Jeep’s parent company. It’s probably possible to make one street legal, but for that effort, it’d probably be easier just to buy a Jeep.

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Stellantis Once Again Accused Of Emissions Fraud

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Image: Stellantis Stellantis, formed in 2021 from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and France's PSA, responded to the lawsuit by stating that it believes the claims are without merit and intends to defend itself vigorously. The legal action follows FCA US LLC’s 2022 guilty plea to criminal conspiracy in connection with a U.S.

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Volkswagen and Audi Dealers Are Suing Scout Motors in Florida

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He believes that this is sufficient to settle the matter in court because Florida law states that as the threshold for viewing a business being legally viewed as a common entity. Mike Stanton, CEO of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), had already criticized Scout Motors sales plans late last year.

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