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Evenflo Recalls Booster Seats; Children Can Loosen Harness

Evenflo is recalling nearly 30,000 combination booster seats because children can loosen the harness without an adult's knowledge.

 

Driven: Video Review: With Many Options, Ford Explorer Rides High

An S.U.V. that offers a dizzying number of choices and the ability to handle more than many drivers will need.

 

In a Switch for Paris Show, Automakers Turn From Diesel

After the Volkswagen cheating scandal, automakers place an emphasis on gas, electric and hybrid cars.

 

Wheels: Don’t Waste Money on Premium Gas if Your Car Is Made for Regular

A new AAA report states that except in certain cases, premium offers no benefit and is a waste of money. However, brand-name fuels can still help.

 

News Analysis: G.M. Job Shift From Mexico Tests a Trump Premise

Far from a reversal of globalization, a General Motors deal bringing auto jobs back to Canada from Mexico underscores the primacy of markets.

 

The 15-Point Federal Checklist for Self-Driving Cars

Federal regulators urge automakers to prove that their semiautonomous and driverless vehicles meet specific safety expectations.

 

In Backing Autonomous Cars, U.S. Tells Automakers to Figure It Out

Federal guidelines stress safety but give automakers, one of the country’s most regulated industries, plenty of room to innovate.

 

G.M. and Union Avoid Strike by 3,900 Canadian Workers

The action focused on two car production lines in Ontario, but it was a battleground for an entire country struggling to revive its manufacturing base.

 

Self-Driving Cars Gain Powerful Ally: The Government

New federal guidelines make it clear that, while the government will provide oversight, it wants to encourage the development of autonomous vehicles.

 

A Lesson of Tesla Crashes? Computer Vision Can’t Do It All Yet

Self-driving cars come with a caveat now: Keep your hands on the wheel. While computers can recognize images, understanding actions and behaviors are still the next frontier.

 

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