In 2016, we said hello to ...

A look back at the vehicles, people and developments that we said hello to in 2016. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161231/GLOBAL/301029997/in-2016-we-said-hello-to http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

They said what? The year in quotations

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA A look back at some of the notable quotes from 2016. Here's our list from President-elect Donald Trump, Ford CEO Mark Fields, Renault-Nissan's Carlos Ghosn and FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne, among others.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20161231/OEM02/301029949/they-said-what-the-year-in-quotations

They said what? The year in quotations

A look back at some of the notable quotes from 2016. Here's our list from President-elect Donald Trump, Ford CEO Mark Fields, Renault-Nissan's Carlos Ghosn and FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne, among others. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161231/OEM02/301029949/they-said-what-the-year-in-quotations http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Ohio Supreme Court rules in Ford's favor in police cruiser crash

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA The Ohio Supreme Court today ruled against a former highway patrolman who sued Ford Motor Co. after he was badly burned in 2007 when his cruiser was hit from behind by a drunken driver and burst into a fuel-fed fire.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20161229/OEM11/161229883/ohio-supreme-court-rules-in-fords-favor-in-police-cruiser-crash

2010 Toyota Highlander Limited - Albany GA - Sunbelt Ford...

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2009 Toyota Venza FWD 4cyl - Albany GA - Sunbelt Ford Lin...

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Ford expands fleet of self-driving test cars

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford has added 20 vehicles to its existing fleet of 10 autonomous Fusion Hybrids, retrofitted with more advanced driverless technology and reduced hardware.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20161228/OEM06/161229904/ford-expands-fleet-of-self-driving-test-cars

Ford Fusions, Mercury Milans under U.S. investigation for potential brake problem

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA U.S. safety regulators are investigating Ford Motor Co.'s Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans from the 2009 to 2011 model years for brakes that may fail in certain conditions.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20161227/OEM11/161229906/ford-fusions-mercury-milans-under-u-s-investigation-for-potential

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The force is strong at GM tech center

Derek Lane-Waters, who works at the General Motors' Warren, Mich. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161226/OEM02/312269973/the-force-is-strong-at-gm-tech-center http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

2016 Chevrolet Colorado Work Truck - Albany GA - Sunbelt ...

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2015 Ford Fusion SE - Albany GA - Sunbelt Ford Lincoln, G...

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2015 Ford F-150 Lariat - Albany GA - Sunbelt Ford Lincoln...

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2014 Toyota RAV4 XLE - Albany GA - Sunbelt Ford Lincoln, ...

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2014 Ford F-150 STX - Albany GA - Sunbelt Ford Lincoln, G...

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Remembering 16 auto industry leaders who died in 2016

Remembering 16 auto industry leaders who died in 2016 http://www.autonews.com/article/20161224/OEM02/312269961/remembering-16-auto-industry-leaders-who-died-in-2016 http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Lincoln expects to triple China sales

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA The Lincoln brand is off to a good start in China, with 2016 sales on a pace to roughly triple sales in 2015, but Ford executives acknowledge that's only a start.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20161223/GLOBAL03/312269989/lincoln-expects-to-triple-china-sales

Ford recalls 8,000 2017 Super Duty trucks for fuel strap reinforcement

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford said it is recalling over 8,000 2017 Super Duty trucks that do not contain a proper fuel tank strap reinforcement.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20161221/OEM11/161229965/ford-recalls-8000-2017-super-duty-trucks-for-fuel-strap-reinforcement

Ford to idle Kansas City truck, van plant for a week in Jan.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford plans to shutter its Kansas City Assembly Plant for the first week of 2017 as it tries to pare down its truck and van inventory. The automaker will take a week of downtime from Jan. 2 to Jan. 9, it confirmed today.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20161220/OEM01/161229984/ford-to-idle-kansas-city-truck-van-plant-for-a-week-in-jan

Ford plans $60 million revamp of 4 acres in Dearborn

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford Motor's real estate unit is planning a large-scale $60 million redevelopment of three blocks totaling nearly 4 acres in west downtown Dearborn, Mich., two miles from Ford's headquarters.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20161220/OEM/161229990/ford-plans-60-million-revamp-of-4-acres-in-dearborn

Lincoln taps McConaughey for Continental ad campaign

http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/autonews/BreakingNews?d=yIl2AUoC8zA Ford will begin airing its first commercials for the Lincoln Continental, featuring actor Matthew McConaughey, later this month. The automaker's latest television spots were filmed in Reykjavik, Iceland.

http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/RETAIL03/161219867/lincoln-taps-mcconaughey-for-continental-ad-campaign

Private equity fuels more dealership purchases

Dealership consolidation continues. The George Soros-backed McLarty Automotive Group snapped up Asbury's stores in Arkansas last week. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/RETAIL07/312199910/private-equity-fuels-more-dealership-purchases http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Redesigned 'First Shift' is here

A redesigned "First Shift," Automotive News TV's morning newscast, makes its debut today, featuring a new background, monitors and fresh graphic elements. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM03/312199906/redesigned-first-shift-is-here http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

JOHN ABSMEIER

John Absmeier, 42, set up Delphi Labs in Silicon Valley in 2012 and led development of the supplier's autonomous vehicle platform. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199963/john-absmeier http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

ROGER BERG

To go driverless, vehicles must be able to communicate with each other and their surroundings -- a challenge Roger Berg, 56, has been working on for more than 10 years. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199962/roger-berg http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

LAWRENCE BURNS

During his 1998-2009 stint as head of General Motors randd, Lawrence Burns evangelized for the safety benefits of self-driving vehicles. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199961/lawrence-burns http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

ERIK COELINGH

Erik Coelingh, 45, is a more than 15-year veteran at Volvo, and is spearheading the automaker's initiative to be a leader in autonomous vehicles. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199960/erik-coelingh http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

GLEN DE VOS

Glen De Vos, 56, has been working with automakers to phase in the advanced driver-assist technologies that will help build consumer acceptance and the eventual adoption of self-driving vehicles. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199959/glen-de-vos http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

RALPH LAUXMANN

Ralph Lauxmann, 52, has filed several patent applications related to driver assistance systems. He's bullish about the demand for assistance-related components. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199958/ralph-lauxmann http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

CHRISTOPH GROTE

Christoph Grote, 49, has already played a central role in the development of connected car and highly automated driving systems at BMW. Now he is spearheading the company's push into advanced electronics. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199957/christoph-grote http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

DAVID HALL

David Hall, 59, introduced the solid-state hybrid lidar technology during the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Grand Challenge 10 years ago. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199956/david-hall http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

YUTAKA HIWATASHI

More than two decades ago, Yutaka Hiwatashi set out to develop an automatic brake system, the forerunner of the company's EyeSight driver assist technology. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199955/yutaka-hiwatashi http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

JEN-HSUN HUANG

Jen-Hsun Huang, 53, has made it a primary initiative of his company, which also develops video game graphics, to put together the "brain" of autonomous driving systems. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199954/jen-hsun-huang http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

RICKY HUDI

During almost two decades at Audi, Ricky Hudi accelerated the company's drive into autonomous driving and connected car technologies. He recently announced plans to leave Audi to set up his own technology and consulting firm. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199953/ricky-hudi http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

TETSUYA IIJIMA

Tetsuya Iijima, 53, has led Nissan's efforts to develop advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous driving technologies, starting a decade ago when he worked at Nissan Technical Center North America. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199952/tetsuya-iijima http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

LAUREN ISAAC

Lauren Isaac, 36, works on developing ways autonomous vehicles and other technologies can improve urban mobility at the engineering services firm. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199951/lauren-isaac http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

TIM KENTLEY-KLAY and JESSE LEVINSON

Zoox, founded by Tim Kentley-Klay, , and engineer Jesse Levinson, is one of the most highly valued startups after receiving more than $250 million in funding this year for a valuation of $1.55 billion. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199950/tim-kentley-klay-and-jesse-levinson http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

ULRICH LAGES

Ulrich Lages, 48, has been involved with more than 20 patents and patent applications about object recognition and laser tracking for driver assistance and autonomous driving. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199949/ulrich-lages http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

ANTHONY LEVANDOWSKI

In May, Anthony Levandowski introduced Otto, an autonomous trucking company that was acquired by Uber three months later for $680 million. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199948/anthony-levandowski http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

ALEX LIDOW

Alex Lidow, 62, is an entrepreneur and a physicist with a Ph.D. from Stanford University who wants to take the silicon out of Silicon Valley. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199947/alex-lidow http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

BRIAN LOH

Since ZF acquired TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. in 2015 for $12.9 billion and took a 40 percent stake in lidar producer Ibeo Automotive Systems GmbH, the supplier has become a self-driving technology powerhouse. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199946/brian-loh http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

BOB MANSFIELD

Though the tech giant has attempted to keep its automotive plans -- nicknamed Project Titan -- under wraps, Apple's foray into autonomous vehicle technology has been no secret. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199945/bob-mansfield http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

SHERIF MARAKBY

Sherif Marakby, 50, joined Uber in April to help launch the Pittsburgh project after 25 years at Ford. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199944/sherif-marakby http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

PRI MUDALIGE

Pri Mudalige's involvement with autonomous vehicles extends back to the 1990s. Back then he was a research scientist at CSIRO-Australia, the country's national science agency. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199943/pri-mudalige http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

LARRY PAGE and SERGEY BRIN

Though Google's self-driving car project has gained more independence from its parent company under CEO John Krafcik, the program would not have advanced as quickly without the support of Google's co-founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199942/larry-page-and-sergey-brin http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

GILL PRATT

Gill Pratt, 55, is responsible for Toyota Motors' $1 billion research incubator, which has locations in Ann Arbor, Mich.; Cambridge, Mass.; and Silicon Valley. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199941/gill-pratt http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

BRYAN SALESKY

Before Google, Bryan Salesky was at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute. The software engineer has been director of hardware development for Google's autonomous vehicle efforts for the past three years. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199940/bryan-salesky http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

KRISTIN SCHONDORF: Growing the talent pool as autonomous pace quickens

Much has changed in the world of autonomous vehicles since Kristin Schondorf began working on blueprints for self-driving cars nearly five years ago. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199939/kristin-schondorf-growing-the-talent-pool-as-autonomous-pace-quickens http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

MATTHIAS SCHULZE

Before his move to Visteon this month, Matthias Schulze, 54, spent 20 years with Daimler. He led research and engineering in environmental perception, advanced driver assistance system development and vehicular communications. http://www.autonews.com/article/20161219/OEM02/312199938/matthias-schulze http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png