Mitsubishi counts on SUVs, EVs for sales reboundAuto News

Mitsubishi will refocus its lineup on utility vehicles and electrified drivetrains and lean heavily on emerging markets under a new business plan that aims to boost global sales by 29 percent.



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Mulally makes short list of candidates for Microsoft CEO, report saysAuto News

Microsoft has narrowed its list of external candidates to replace CEO Steve Ballmer to about five people, including Ford CEO Alan Mulally and former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop, according to sources familiar with the matter.



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Dodge resurrects 'shaker' hood, Scat Pack Club to mark centennialAuto News

Dodge has rolled out several nameplates from Chrysler Group's muscle car past. Now it's resurrecting a telltale shake and adding an electronically controlled rumble.



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Tesla mulls 'giga factory' for EV batteries, Musk saysAuto News

Tesla is mulling plans to create a "giga factory" to manufacture electric vehicle battery packs for the automaker's consumption, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said.



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90% of drivers would consider self-driving cars to save on insurance, survey saysAuto News

Nine of 10 licensed drivers would consider buying a self-driving car if it meant paying a lot less for insurance, a new survey by consumer Web site CarInsurance.com says.



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Tesla posts $38 million third-quarter lossAuto News

Tesla posted a net loss of $38 million on $431 million in revenue during the third quarter -- a steeper loss on slightly higher revenue than in the second quarter.



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Hertz expects to double its retail vehicle sales in 2 yearsAuto News

Hertz Global Holdings plans to at least double the number of retired rental vehicles it sells to retail consumers over the next two years, its top executive said today.



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BorgWarner lands $2.9 billion of future powertrain businessAuto News

BorgWarner, the maker of automotive turbochargers and emission systems, said it has lined up $2.9 billion of expected net new powertrain business for 2014 through 2016, up 26 percent from the previous three-year net new business figures.



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Toyota to drop FJ Cruiser after 2014 model yearAuto News

Toyota has made good on its promise that the distinctive FJ Cruiser SUV would be a one-generation vehicle. After an eight-year run, Toyota is pulling the plug on the vehicle, effective with a special edition for the 2014 model year.



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Ally's Q3 net falls 76%, but auto operations flatAuto News

Ally Financial said today its auto finance volume and pretax income were flat in the third quarter, even as overall net tumbled due to special charges.



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Delphi posts small gain in Q3 profitsAuto News

Technology and powertrain components supplier Delphi Automotive, citing strong demand for its products in North America and Asia, said net income in the third quarter rose 1 percent to $271 million from $269 million in the year-earlier period.



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Hyundai expands U.S. recall of Genesis for potential brake issueAuto News

Hyundai is expanding a U.S. recall of Genesis sedans to address a potential brake issue.



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Honda launches go-fast parts divisionAuto News

American Honda's factory aftermarket parts division, unveiled today at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show, will provide dealer-installed tuner kits to give stock Hondas more roar.



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Cadillac lures former BMW exec to fill chief marketing postAuto News

GM hired a former BMW executive as Cadillac's new chief marketing officer as the brand seeks to win over import-minded customers.



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Honda launches go-fast parts divisionAuto News

American Honda's factory aftermarket parts division, unveiled today at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show, will provide dealer-installed tuner kits to give stock Hondas more roar.



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Ford's design chief J Mays retires, replaced by Moray CallumAuto News

DETROIT -- J Mays, Ford Motor Co.'s global design chief and one of the last senior executives remaining from the Jacques Nasser era, is retiring from the company along with two other veteran senior executives.



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RS versions of Audi Q3 and A7 reviewed Auto Trader

RS versions of Audi Q3 and A7 reviewed

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BMW autos division profit falls on tech costs, EuropeAuto News

BMW said operating profit at its key automotive division decline in the third quarter due to the cost of new technology and price discounts in core European markets.



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Mitsubishi to sell Renault-based mid-sized car in U.S. Auto News

Mitsubishi will sell a Renault-based mid-sized car in the U.S. under a new strategic tie-up between Mitsubishi and Renault-Nissan. The companies will also jointly develop a small electric car and a compact car for global markets.



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Former GM exec Andersson named AvtoVAZ CEOAuto News

AvtoVAZ has appointed Bo Andersson, a former top purchasing manager at GM, as CEO. He is the first non-Russian to lead the maker of Lada cars as it deepens ties with the Renault-Nissan alliance.



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Former GM exec Andersson named AvtoVAZ CEOAuto News

AvtoVAZ has appointed Bo Andersson, a former top purchasing manager at GM, as CEO. He is the first non-Russian to lead the maker of Lada cars as it deepens ties with the Renault-Nissan alliance.



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