GM CEO sees greater 'bandwidth' for paying dividends in 2014Auto News

General Motors, with improved cash flow and fewer outstanding preferred shares, is in a better position to consider paying a dividend next year, CEO Dan Akerson said.



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Nissan recalls some Infiniti Q50 sedans with steer-by-wire software glitchAuto News

Nissan's Infiniti division is recalling some 2014 Q50 sedans over a software glitch in its steer-by-wire system.



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'14 Highlander: Same engines, much more juiceAuto News

Toyota hopes that with a 2014 redesign the Highlander can gain segment supremacy.



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Akerson in D.C.: GM still has 'a lot to prove'Auto News

Dan Akerson, the departing CEO of General Motors, today gave a closing defense here of the bailout that saved GM five years ago, saying the company's strong balance sheet and recent accolades for its cars show the wisdom of the move.



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Database tracks parts through auto supply chainAuto News

A federal border patrol initiative sparked by 9/11 terrorism may lead to an automotive industry breakthrough in mapping its complex supply chain.



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2015 Lincoln MKC crossover priced below rivalsAuto News

Ford said its upcoming 2015 Lincoln MKC crossover will start at $33,995, thousands of dollars cheaper than competing models as the automaker attempts to shore up its flagging premium brand.



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Ford 'lifers' get second chance as CEO readies exitAuto News

The view from inside Ford, and of people close to the company, is that the management team CEO Alan Mulally groomed is now ready for his exit. COO Mark Fields, 52, is widely expected to take over as CEO.



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GM to invest $1.3 billion in 5 assembly, powertrain plantsAuto News

General Motors plans to invest $1.3 billion upgrading two Michigan assembly plants and three powertrain plants, including retooling for a new 10-speed transmission.



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New Mercedes C-Class saloon unveiled

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Mercedes-Benz names Exler head of U.S. salesAuto News

Mercedes-Benz USA has appointed Dietmar Exler, the head of its financial services arm, as vice president of sales. Exler, 45, will succeed Michael Slagter, 61, who will retire at the end of February after 11 years with Mercedes-Benz USA.



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Dodge Viper probe closed by U.S. regulatorsAuto News

Federal safety regulators have ended a probe into 9,670 Dodge Vipers from the 2003-10 model years.



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Renault will build SUVs in China with Dongfeng Auto News

Renault will build SUVs at its joint venture factory with Dongfeng as it targets to sell locally made vehicles in China by 2016.



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Mulally-Microsoft buzz seen as overshadowing Ford vehicle introductionsAuto News

Alan Mulally's candidacy for the top job at Microsoft threatens to overshadow vehicle introductions at Ford and raises the risk of internal strife among his deputies at the automaker.



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New Mercedes C class moves upscale in featuresAuto News

Mercedes-Benz is moving the redesigned C-class sedan further upmarket and making it lighter, bigger and better equipped than its predecessor.



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