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Inside autos
California lawmakers are starting to get ready for a new automotive era, during which the first self-driving cars will hit the roads. California state Sen. Alex Padilla has introduced SB1298, which would establish guidelines for such "autonomous vehicles" to be tested and operated in California.
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Borrowing up as buyers eye autos, education
Consumer borrowing in the United States rose more than forecast in January, capping the biggest three-month gain in more than a decade, as demand for autos improved and Americans sought more education. Job openings continued to increase.
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Japanese shares jump with autos higher
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) -- Japanese shares jumped in early trading, with the Nikkei Stock Average up 1.1% at 9,678.85. The gains for the index came as automakers advanced, with Mazda Motor Corp. up 1.6% and Honda Motor Co. up 1.5%. Metals group Pacific Metals Co. rose 1.4% while shipping firm Mitsui O.S.K. rose 1.2% and rival Nippon Yusen K.K. gained 1.3% in early trading. Market Pulse Stories are ...
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Growth concerns hit European shares; autos slip
LONDON (Reuters) - European shares fell in early deals on Tuesday as fresh concerns about economic growth in Europe and China, the world's biggest metals consumer, prompted investors to scale back their risk exposure. At 0813 GMT, the FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares was down 0.4 percent at 1,075.98 points. Automobile shares, down 1.4 percent, were the biggest losers, led lower by a ...
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Revved up: What's hot and what's not in autos
Revved: Former Chrysler CEO Tom LaSorda taking over as Fisker CEO. Canadian native heading California electric carmaker. Revved: Chrysler sales jump 40% in February over a year ago. Good news on one front ...
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