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Maybe getting stuck at a traffic signal might not be so bad, if you know how long the wait will be.

Maybe getting stuck at a traffic signal might not be so bad, if you know how long the wait will be.

German factory orders were up a far stronger-than-expected 4.9 percent in October compared with the previous month, led higher by orders for cars and vehicle parts.

German factory orders were up a far stronger-than-expected 4.9 percent in October compared with the previous month, led higher by orders for cars and vehicle parts.

Volkswagen is launching a new company dedicated to car sharing and other "mobility services" in which people may need a ride but don't necessarily want to own the car.

Volkswagen is launching a new company dedicated to car sharing and other "mobility services" in which people may need a ride but don't necessarily want to own the car.

Nissan Motor Co. is testing out self-driving cars at one of its plants in Japan to tow vehicles on a trailer to the wharf for loading without anyone behind the steering wheel.

Nissan Motor Co. is testing out self-driving cars at one of its plants in Japan to tow vehicles on a trailer to the wharf for loading without anyone behind the steering wheel.

Ford is recalling more than 680,000 midsize sedans mainly in North America because the front seat belts may not hold people in a crash.

Ford is recalling more than 680,000 midsize sedans mainly in North America because the front seat belts may not hold people in a crash.

Ford Motor Co said on Friday it will recall about 680,000 of its Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans to fix a seat belt issue.

Ford Motor Co said on Friday it will recall about 680,000 of its Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans to fix a seat belt issue.

Toyota will reveal a new version of America's top-selling car at the Detroit auto show next month.

Toyota will reveal a new version of America's top-selling car at the Detroit auto show next month.

Black Friday deals lifted November sales of trucks and SUVs.

Black Friday deals lifted November sales of trucks and SUVs.

Black Friday deals — a relatively new phenomenon for the auto industry — were expected to pull November U.S. auto sales out of their recent slump.

Black Friday deals — a relatively new phenomenon for the auto industry — were expected to pull November U.S. auto sales out of their recent slump.

In a story Nov. 25 about the week's consumer product recalls, The Consumer Product Safety Commission incorrectly listed a laptop battery recall.

In a story Nov. 25 about the week's consumer product recalls, The Consumer Product Safety Commission incorrectly listed a laptop battery recall.