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Automakers tout fuel-efficient technologies

Distracted driving ban slow to reap rewards as California crackdown looms

Google’s self-driving robot cars are ruining my commute

U.S. to require cleaner gasoline

Carmakers praise EPA’s plan to cut sulfur in gas

More efficient gas engines gain on diesels

The future is here: Autonomous, Internet-capable cars are in showrooms now

Tesla Model S sales exceed expectations as company predicts profit

Google & Apple join Ford as key influencers in the auto industry

John Lynker / Golden Gear
Honors a person or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the auto industry.

Congratulations goes out to Scott Keogh, President of Audi of America, for his company’s efforts in expanding diesel technology in the U.S. (Read more...)

Golden Quill
Encourages tough, objective reporting of the auto industry.

Congratulations goes out to Angela Greiling Keane, a reporter for Bloomberg News, winner of the WAPA 2012 Golden Quill award. (Read more...)

Sept. tba – WAPA & Honda

Oct. 11 – WAPA Rally

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» WAPA March 2013
• Highlights from the WAPA Gala
• First message from WAPA President Melanie Batenchuk ...

» WAPA February 2013
• Consumer Reports Top10 Brands for 2013

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