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U.S. Regulator Initiates Investigation into Power Loss in 73,000 Chevrolet Volt Vehicle
General Motors is in hot seat. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducts investigation of Chevrolet Volt Vehicle. The probe happens after several reports sudden power loss and other safety concerns.
By Dabbie Davis
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SMU Professor Secures $1.2 Million Grant from Federal Highway Administration to Revolutionize Intersection Safety with AI
Southern Methodist University's Professor Khaled Abdelghany secures a $1.2 million grant to deploy artificial intelligence in transforming traffic intersections.

GM shuffles top managers, including high-ranking women
General Motors Co (GM.N) reassigned four senior executives, including two high-ranking women, and announced the departure of another on Thursday.

Opel to build new SUV, invest 500 million euros in engine production
General Motors (GM.N) Chief Executive Mary Barra on Thursday said that the Opel brand will build a sports utility vehicle at its factory in Ruesselsheim, Germany, and that the European auto maker will invest 500 million euros ($626 million) in engine production.

Takata, Honda sued over death linked to faulty air bag
Takata Corp and Honda Motor Co were hit Monday with a lawsuit over an air bag linked to the death last month of a woman in Florida, the latest legal issue for the companies as they continue to recall millions of vehicles for the faulty part.
By JESSICA DYE

Ford: Mustang driver injured by air bag fragment in North Carolina crash
Ford Motor Co F.N. said on Sunday night it was cooperating with U.S. safety regulators investigating a report the driver of a 2007 Ford Mustang was injured in August by a metal fragment from the car’s air bag.
By PAUL LIENERT

U.S. data points to strong spending ahead of holiday shopping frenzy
U.S. retailers reported strong sales in October, a sign American consumers were spending with more gusto and could help keep the economy growing at a brisk pace.
By JASON LANGE