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Wheels: When the Car’s Gear Shifter Is Too Clever by Half

Automobile electronics have freed designers from mechanical constraints — but also from the tactile clues that tell us whether a car is safely in Park.

 

Driven: Video Review: Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2 Is a Rear-Drive Dream

The supercar is the rear-drive version of the all-wheel-drive LP 610-4, but there is more fun in the corners with the 580.

 

Should Your Driverless Car Hit a Pedestrian to Save Your Life?

Surveys show that people generally believe autonomous vehicles should make an emergency decision for the greatest good — except if it might kill them.

 

Maserati Recalls 13,000 Cars for Fiat Chrysler Gearshift Issue

The recall announcement by Maserati, which is owned by Fiat Chrysler, involves the Quattroporte and Ghibli models.

 

Grand Cherokee Product Placement Becomes Awkward for Fox

The S.U.V. featured in “Independence Day: Resurgence,” has gained notoriety after being involved in a crash that killed the actor Anton Yelchin.

 

Fiat Chrysler Moves Up Gearshift Repairs After Death of Anton Yelchin

The death of Anton Yelchin, which might be linked to a faulty gearshift in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, might have accelerated the repair schedule.

 

Risks Higher for Front-Seat Passengers in Some S.U.V. Crashes, Tests Show

The Toyota RAV4 got a “poor” passenger-side rating, and the Subaru Forester and Nissan Rogue only “marginal,” in crash tests conducted by a safety group.

 

Deal Professor: Tesla’s Plan to Buy SolarCity Has Major Flaws

Tesla’s stock fell more than 8 percent on Wednesday, as investors viewed the deal as a bailout of SolarCity, one that could sink both companies.

 

Mitsubishi Predicts $1.39 Billion Loss After Fuel Economy Fraud

The net loss, forecast for the fiscal year to March, would be Mitsubishi’s first in eight years.

 

Volkswagen Shareholders Air Grievances at Annual Meeting

The carmaker’s investors had a lot to complain about on Wednesday, but whether those complaints will make any difference is another question.

 

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