Ford recalls 737,000 U.S. vehicles over software and fire-risk issues

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Ford Motor Co (F.N) is recalling 737,000 vehicles in the United States over a part that could develop an oil leak and a software error that could hinder braking, it said on Friday. read more »

U.S. Now Requiring New-Vehicle Fleet to Average 49 MPG by 2026

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Every automaker will now need its fleet of light-duty vehicles sold in the U.S. to average 49 mpg by 2026. This new federal requirement is part of changes made to Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, which were announced today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). read more »