As spotlight dims on plug-ins, new focus to spur hydrogen, diesel useAuto News

With sales of plug-in electric vehicles on pace to reach half of President Obama's goal, regulators are following customers and automakers to vehicles powered by other fuels, from hydrogen to diesel.



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Vette's thumping rubs some drivers the wrong wayAuto News

Chances are you have never heard of Georg Lankensperger, a 19th-century German wooden-wheel maker. He solved a problem nearly 200 years ago that Corvette engineers chose to live with in the redesigned 2014 Stingray.



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Tesla fires spark search for safety lessonsAuto News

The three Tesla Model S electric sedans that have caught fire since Oct. 1 have drawn wide public scrutiny.



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Luxury will draw the spotlight in L.A.Auto News

Tinseltown will see even more power and bling than usual next week judging by the luxury vehicles dominating the bill of global debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show.



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Akerson: Chevy-Opel overlap is reminiscent of 'retro GM'Auto News

General Motors CEO Dan Akerson says he's frustrated by the 'confusing' overlap between GM's Chevy and Opel brands in Europe, signaling that a major strategic shift is ahead to change the company's brand strategy in the region.



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Akerson: Chevy-Opel overlap in Europe is reminiscent of 'retro GM'Auto News

General Motors CEO Dan Akerson says he's frustrated by the 'confusing' overlap between GM's Chevy and Opel brands in Europe, signaling that a major strategic shift is ahead to change the company's brand strategy in the region.



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Hyundai to launch new Sonata, Genesis models in U.S. in 2014Auto News

Hyundai will launch new versions of its Sonata and Genesis sedans and a hydrogen-fueled Tucson crossover in the United States in the first half of 2014, the automaker's top United States executive said today.



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Ally Financial capital plan passes muster with Federal Reserve Auto News

The Federal Reserve today said it does not object to a revised capital plan for Ally Financial for 2013, after it rejected the firm's initial proposal earlier this year.



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New Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer review Auto Trader

New Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer review

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Hyundai works on gasoline engine that mimics dieselAuto News

Hyundai is working on a 1.8-liter engine that works like a diesel, but burns gasoline.



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VW to bring bold CrossBlue Coupe concept to L.A. showAuto News

Volkswagen is in the midst of planning a SUV surge in the U.S. market, and at the Los Angeles Auto Show, it will give a glimpse of one potential offering: the CrossBlue Coupe, a stylishly raked SUV concept shown at the Shanghai auto show this year.



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GM recalls 15,000 Malibu sedans for fire threatAuto News

General Motors is recalling nearly 15,000 Chevrolet Malibu sedans from model year 2013 to check for faulty wiring harnesses that could cause a fire.



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German luxury brands raising the ante in U.S. battlefieldAuto News

Germany's luxury automakers are introducing a wave of initiatives, big and small, to help the shopping and service experience in the United States match the luxurious and pricey vehicles they sell.



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Peugeot mulls Faurecia sale with Dongfeng tie-up, report saysAuto News

French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen is preparing for a possible sale of its Faurecia components division to accompany a tie-up with China's Dongfeng Motor Group, several sources with knowledge of the situation told Reuters.



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Peugeot mulls Faurecia sale with Dongfeng tie-up, report saysAuto News

French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen is preparing for a possible sale of its Faurecia components division to accompany a tie-up with China's Dongfeng Motor Group, several sources with knowledge of the situation told Reuters.



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Mazda chief expects record U.S. sales in 2 yearsAuto News

Masamichi Kogai, the new CEO of Mazda, expects his company to achieve record U.S. sales in the next two years, as the company bounds back from years of losses on the back of booming demand, new products and a lower cost structure.



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BMW i3 pioneers use of carbon fiber in mass-produced carsAuto News

BMW is breaking new ground with its extensive use of carbon fiber in the i3 electric car. The move represents the biggest shift in automobile production since at least the 1980s when the first all-aluminum car frames were made.



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Alfa 4C delivers on promise to offer affordable supercar Auto News

Alfa Romeo's 4C coupe delivers on the brand's promise to offer a true supercar at a reasonable price. The 53,000 euro 4C combines a downsized engine with a very lightweight body to achieve supercar performance.



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U.S. may relax rules for automakers installing seat belt devicesAuto News

U.S. regulators may relax some auto-safety requirements on manufacturers that voluntarily install technology preventing cars from starting unless occupants are wearing seat belts.



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Jaguar, Mini top J.D. Power dealership sales satisfaction listAuto News

Jaguar ranks first among luxury brands and Mini topped all nonluxury brands in an annual survey of customer satisfaction with the dealership sales experience, an annual survey released today found.



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