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Today’s headlines:
+ Notable introductions at this year’s New York International Auto Show include the Kia EV9 electric crossover, a less expensive Jeep Wrangler 4xe, and the Genesis GV80 Coupe. More at Autoblog.
+ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is set as early as next week to propose stricter emissions rules that will push the automakers further into EV production, sources said. More at Reuters.
+ After copyright objections from Volkswagen, an imported 1996 Subaru Sambar kei van styled to look like a classic VW microbus was seized and destroyed by U.S. Customs officials. More at The Drive.
+ NASCAR Cup team owners skipped a scheduled meeting with series officials this past week, reportedly due to an impasse among the two sides over permanent charters. More at the Associated Press.
+ With more than 20,000 vehicles sold in the first quarter, General Motors passed Ford to become the second-largest EV producer in the USA, but still trails Tesla by a huge margin. More at CNBC.
+ Craig Breedlove, a Southern California hot rodder turned land speed record racer who was first to run 500 mph and then 600 mph at Bonneville, has passed away at 86. More at Autoweek.
+ This year’s Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction on April 13-15 will feature two dozen vehicles from the Steve Todhunter Collection, including a number of blue-chip muscle cars. More at Old Cars.
+ Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 CR-V compact SUVs from the 2007-2011 model years due to chassis rust that can cause rear suspension components to become detached. More at The Detroit News.
+ Mercedes-Benz confirmed that it will unveil the redesigned 2024 E-Class sedan on April 25, and released teaser photos that reveal only the sillhouette, dash, and cabin. More at Motor Authority.
+ Stellantis reports the 2025 Ram 1500 REV electric pickup will be available with two range options, 350 and 500 miles, the latter enabled by a giant 229 kWh battery pack. More at Car and Driver.
+ Lucy Foyt, the wife of motorsports legend and four-time Indy 500 winner A.J. Foyt for 68 years, has passed away at age 84 after a brief illness, A.J. Foyt Racing announced. More at IndyStar.
Photo courtesy of Stellantis.
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