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CR Now Recommends Tesla’s Model 3; JLR Developing AV Off-Road Tech; All-New Acura RDX Impressions

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GM: Design Studios Must Diversify for Future Mobility

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“As the world of an interior designer becomes less and less traditional, we need diverse thinking in this area and that will only come from a more diverse talent pool,” says Sharon Gauci, the automaker's industrial design chief.

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Parts Makers Careful to Keep Focus on Craftsmanship

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Magna may be able to supply Lincoln with 30-way power front seats for the Continental, but the supplier’s engineering expertise is compromised if the seating material isn’t wrinkle-free, says Frank Eupizi, director of engineering-consumer interface products.

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$3.35 Billion Infusion Catapults GM’s AV Work Forward

SoftBank Vision Fund will invest $2.25 billion in GM Cruise, along with a $1.1 billion capital infusion from the automaker itself to mark the largest investments to date in self-driving cars.

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Falling Peso Dampens Argentine Automakers’ Optimism

A surge in the value of the U.S. dollar from mid-April led to a tumble in emerging-market currencies, and the Argentine peso was one of the biggest losers, declining 21% from April 3 to May 17.

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Auto Industry Developing Safety Systems to Protect Sleepers

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In the event of an accident, how will the auto industry protect autonomous vehicle occupants who instead of driving are taking naps or otherwise resting in various positions.

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