Melanie Batenchuk talks autonomous cars on The Bill Press Show
As always, I had a fantastic time talking about what's happening in the car world with the fun folks over at The Bill Press Show.…
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DC Drive | Audi TTS and Audi RS7 performance
Audi of America recently hosted local journalists at its Herndon, Va. headquarters, where the brand invites us to take a spin in the company's latest…
Godzilla hits D.C. | 2017 Nissan GT-R preview
Godzilla made a pit stop in Washington, D.C. yesterday. No, not that Godzilla -- the one that Nissan enthusiasts have been creating a stir over…
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Pop by Local Motors pop-up in Crystal City this summer
The car company that encourages customers to co-build their vehicles, has opened what they're calling a "Mobifactory" just outside Washington, DC for the summer season.…
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10 Best automotive newsletters to subscribe to NOW
Whether you're new to the automotive industry or a seasoned pro, identifying the best resources to keep a pulse on the industry--anywhere from a policy…
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Talks at Google | Sec. Foxx on #BeyondTraffic
Transportation Secretary Foxx held a town hall meeting, or a virtual fireside chat, with Google's executive chairman, Eric Schmidt yesterday to discuss the department's 30-year…
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Read DOT’s #BeyondTraffic plan
Transportation Secretary Foxx unveiled his 30-year plan for the framework for transportation infrastructure between now and the year 2045 during a Talks at Google event…
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DOT launches #BeyondTraffic | 30-year framework plan
Today, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx will hold a town hall meeting at Google headquarters in Silicon Valley to announce the agency's "Beyond…
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Talking Tesla Model III and electric vehicles with Bill Press
I made my first appearance in studio with The Bill Press Show this morning to talk one of Bill's and my favorite subjects - cars! Bill enjoys…
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NRG eVgo Network’s updated stations map for DC
NRG eVgo has been expanding its Freedom Station presence in the D.C. metropolitan area. We recently got a copy of their latest EV charging station…
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NRG eVgo prepping for 10 EV charging stations in DC area
We've been tracking the progress of NRG eVgo's promise to bring 40 electric vehicle charging stations to the D.C. metropolitan area. In an email to…
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Watch CFPB auto forum live stream here
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is holding an auto forum this morning. We mentioned this yesterday - get background here. Thought we'd toss up…
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CFPB auto lending issue heats up
There's been a lot of talk about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and automotive lending this week. On Tuesday, CFPB chief Richard Cordray presented…
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NHTSA announces ‘5 to Drive’ teen safety initiative
Did you know? Motor vehicle crashes are the number-one cause of teen deaths between the ages of 14 and 18. NHTSA, whose priority remains "saving…
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Celebrate National Plug In Day DC
The 3rd Annual National Plug In Day DC is just around the corner! On September 28 and 29, the event on Capitol Hill will bring together green car…
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In DC, Audi fights for incentives, diesel acceptance and HOV lane access
Last week, Audi of America invited journalists from across the country to attend a diesel-only driving event in the nation's capital. With Capitol Hill in…
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NHTSA Administrator Strickland Speaks to WAPA Members
The Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) hosted David Strickland, the 14th Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), for an update from the…
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NTSB’s Hersman discusses distracted driving at FCC symposium
"When it becomes as socially unacceptable to ride with someone who's texting or talking on their phone as it is to ride with someone who's…
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FCC Chairman Genachowski on distracted driving
"We need to put the brakes on distracted driving." - Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski at the agency's first distracted driving symposium in April…
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First eVgo fast-charging station opens in DC
Drivers of electric cars in and around D.C. rejoice! eVgo has officially powered up its first fast-charging station in Van Ness. eVgo Network held an…
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Industry Pulse: NHTSA Administrator optimistic on distracted driving laws’ future impact
Editor's note: For the third year in a row, I have had the pleasure of interviewing NHTSA Administrator David Strickland following National Distracted Driving Awareness…
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