Where Jaguar Land Rover may take EVs, hybridsAuto News

Wolfgang Ziebart, head of product development for Jaguar Land Rover, is guiding the expansion of the Land Rover and Jaguar ranges.



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The marketing move behind Buick's big yearAuto News

Buick-GMC chief Duncan Aldred believes that the campaign that's been running since March just might be starting to do something that a lineup of handsome sheet metal could not: transform Buick's old-fogey image.



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Elantra's new lookAuto News

The re-engineered 2016 Hyundai Elantra gets major changes to its sheet metal and proportions. This spy photo shows a longer and sleeker sedan, with bigger front and rear overhangs and a hood that looks stretched from the current version.



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First from China? Volvo S60L gets the nodAuto News

That tsunami of cheap cars from China predicted to hit U.S. shores has been slow in coming.



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For Alfa dealer, the wait is overAuto News

From his small dealership between New York City and Connecticut, 78-year-old Alfredo Gulla has waited nearly 20 years for his beloved Alfa Romeo to return.



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GM eases rules on techs' work reportsAuto News

General Motors has retreated from a controversial policy that required dealership service technicians to essentially punch a time clock for every repair order.



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Collection Auto's Bernie Moreno cultivates managerial talentAuto News

Bernie Moreno was 28 and had no auto retailing experience when Boston dealer Herb Chambers hired him as general manager of a Saturn store.



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Kia to boost Forte supply -- in 2016Auto News

Kia is evaluating which nameplates it will assemble as part of "a range" of compact models to be built at the plant in Monterrey that Kia announced last week.



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Volvo XC90 targets U.S.Auto News

Volvo's U.S. dealerships will receive about a third of the 80,000 XC90 units built annually when the brand's redesigned flagship crossover is running at full capacity.



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Palmer: Infiniti is 'different, personalized and provocative'Auto News

Infiniti Chairman Andy Palmer is working to reposition the brand as a design- and technology-driven alternative to Germany's premium automakers.



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Ford, Nokia test map tech that makes it easy to be greenAuto News

Ford and Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia are developing a system that automatically manages the energy efficiency of a plug-in hybrid vehicle as it travels through zones designated by the driver.



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Why GM struggles in JapanAuto News

Selling General Motors' U.S.-built vehicles in Japan has never been easy and these days it is harder than ever. GM's lineup is paltry and its lackluster brand images were further tarnished by the company's bankruptcy in 2009 and recalls this year.



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Fiat Chrysler sees New York stock market debut on Oct. 13Auto News

Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles aims to list shares in the newly merged carmaker in New York on Oct. 13, CEO Sergio Marchionne said on Saturday, adding that a decision on any capital increase would be made at the end of that month.



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GM, museum to restore 3 of 8 prized 'Vettes damaged by sinkholeAuto News

GM and the National Corvette Museum will restore three of eight prized Chevrolet Corvettes damaged in February when they tumbled into a giant sinkhole that developed beneath the floor of the museum in Bowling Green, Ky.



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Fiat Chrysler sees New York stock market debut on Oct. 13Auto News

Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles aims to list shares in the newly merged carmaker in New York on Oct. 13, CEO Sergio Marchionne said on Saturday, adding that a decision on any capital increase would be made at the end of that month.



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Suppliers unveil the future at world car-tech conferenceAuto News

The upcoming ITS World Congress 2014 in Detroit will highlight the global transportation industry's future of connectivity, safety and automation. The Sept.



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California lawmakers set to adjourn without Tesla aidAuto News

California lawmakers are set to adjourn for the year without coming up with incentives to entice Tesla Motors to build a $5 billion battery plant in the state.



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Alfa dealers urged to offer luxury servicesAuto News

Chrysler Group expects Alfa Romeo dealers to provide luxury services -- such as home pickup and delivery for repairs -- despite having only a handful of cars to sell for the next two years.



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GM 8-speed likely to get wide useAuto News

The eight-speed automatic transmission that will soon debut in the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette is expected to get broad use in General Motors trucks and luxury cars in coming years.



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Dealers in Georgia petition to shut Tesla downAuto News

Auto dealers in Georgia are the latest seeking to shut down Tesla's factory-owned stores.



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Capital Automotive sold for $4.3 billion, source saysAuto News

Brookfield Property Partners will acquire Capital Automotive for $4.3 billion, according to a source familiar with the deal.



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Buick lifts cover on Envision crossover in ChinaAuto News

General Motors has taken the wraps off a new midsize Buick crossover in China amid growing evidence that the vehicle is destined for showrooms in the United States.



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Tesla Virtual Store Tour (8/29/14)

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California to phase out EV incentives for the wealthyAuto News

California, which offers rebates of up to $2,500 to electric vehicle buyers to help meet a goal of getting 1.



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Hong Kong firm acquires majority stake in supplier Key Safety SystemsAuto News

Hong Kong private equity firm FountainVest Partners completed a deal to become the majority shareholder in automotive safety products supplier Key Safety Systems.



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Tesla shares jump to record after China charging network dealAuto News

Tesla Motors shares rose to a new record after the electric-car maker led by Elon Musk reached an agreement to create a vehicle-charging network in China with the country's second-largest mobile-phone company.



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Ford to halt B-Max production again in Romania, report saysAuto News

Ford will halt production of the B-Max at its Romanian plant for nine days in September, a report said. The automaker has halted output in Romania several times since September 2013 on slow sales of the minivan.



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Fiat Clears Merger Hurdle (8/29/14)

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Ford wins dismissal in U.S. of claims it aided apartheidAuto News

Ford and IBM won dismissal of a lawsuit claiming they aided South Africa's apartheid regime, with a judge saying they couldn't be sued in the United States over actions of their units overseas.



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Lexus NX may challenge RX for brand sales leader outside U.S.Auto News

The new Lexus NX compact crossover, already racking thousands of orders in Japan, may unseat big sibling RX as the luxury brand's top global nameplate. At least outside the United States.



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Tesla signs deal to set up 400 charging points in ChinaAuto News

Tesla Motors has agreed to work with China's second-largest mobile-phone company to set up charging points for its electric vehicles.



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Fiat clears Chrysler merger hurdle Auto News

Fiat will spend less than the limit the carmaker set to buy shares from investors who opted to sell ahead of its merger with Chrysler Group, clearing a key hurdle before the deal can close.



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Global price-fixing crackdown threatens supply chain's 'business model'Auto News

As antitrust regulators, most recently in China, go after auto suppliers in what has become a worldwide probe into price fixing, a longtime "business model" in the supply chain is now in danger, says an automotive purchasing executive.



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Ford wins dismissal in U.S. of claims it aided apartheidAuto News

Ford won dismissal of a lawsuit claiming the company aided South Africa's apartheid regime, with a judge saying it couldn't be sued in the U.S. over actions of their units overseas.



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Global price-fixing crackdown threatens supply chain's 'business model'Auto News

As antitrust regulators, most recently in China, go after auto suppliers in what has become a worldwide probe into price fixing, a longtime "business model" in the supply chain is now in danger, says an automotive purchasing executive.



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Automakers still dogged by Bluetooth glitches, Power study findsAuto News

Bluetooth technology aims to leave drivers hands-free, but some drivers end up connection-free, according to a study of multimedia quality and satisfaction released today.



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Toyota targets shoppers with location-based mobile ad toolAuto News

Toyota is using a location-based mobile ad tool to supercharge its annual clearance sale.



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Power Glitches Hit Chrysler (8/28/14)

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Transmission parts supplier to invest $42 million in Mich. plantAuto News

Transform Automotive is expanding in Michigan after landing a new contract to build transmissions parts.



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Deepening rivalries test German luxury car dominanceAuto News

As German premium brands lose their exclusivity in a chase for volume, revived premium brands such as Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo and Maserati are challenging the luxury-car market dominance of BMW, Audi and Mercedes.



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Ford launches '15 Mustang output in MichiganAuto News

Ford today officially launched production of the redesigned Mustang at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Mich. With the 2015 model, Ford is making the Mustang to suit global tastes for the first time.



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Kia wants to sell 270,000 Sorento SUVs globally in 2015Auto News

Kia unveiled its redesigned Sorento, saying it aims to sell 270,000 units of the SUV globally next year as the automaker seeks to maintain its momentum in the United States, Europe and other key markets.



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GM plans to move some Chevy Equinox assembly to Mexico, report saysAuto News

General Motors and the UAW on Wednesday trumpeted the news that production of the Cadillac SRX would be shifted from Mexico to Tennessee, but Reuters has learned that GM also plans to move some other assembly work in the opposite direction.



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Ford to launch '15 Mustang output today in MichiganAuto News

Ford today officially launches production of the redesigned Mustang at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Mich. With the 2015 model, Ford is making the Mustang to suit global tastes for the first time.



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Ford to launch '15 Mustang output today in MichiganAuto News

Ford today officially launches production of the redesigned Mustang at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Mich. With the 2015 model, Ford is making the Mustang to suit global tastes for the first time.



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Kia says it will build 'range' of small cars at new plant in MexicoAuto News

Kia plans to produce 'a range' small-cars for markets including the United States at its new $1 billion plant in Monterrey, Mexico, after production begins in the first half of 2016, the company said in a statement Wednesday evening.



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Lear agrees to buy leather supplier Eagle Ottawa in $850 million dealAuto News

Lear, which supplies auto seats and electrical power systems, said it agreed to buy automotive leather supplier Eagle Ottawa LLC in a deal valued at $850 million that aims to strengthen the company's global seating business.



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Mercedes to ditch M-class in favor of GLE as part of renaming strategyAuto News

Mercedes-Benz is ditching the M-class nameplate as part of a comprehensive renaming strategy. When the vehicle receives a face-lift in early 2015 for the 2016 model year, it will be called the GLE class.



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Keith Crain will be honored at Boca Raton Concours d'EleganceAuto News

Keith Crain, editor in chief of Automotive News and chairman of Crain Communications, will be honored with a 2015 Automotive Lifetime Achievement award at the ninth annual Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance in February.



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GLE class to usher in new Mercedes nomenclatureAuto News

Mercedes-Benz is ditching the M-class nameplate as part of a comprehensive renaming strategy.



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Kia to build Forte compact at new plant in Mexico, report saysAuto News

Kia plans to initially produce the Forte compact at its long-anticipated plant in Mexico, sources told Reuters today. Kia also is considering building the Sportage SUV at the plant.



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New Home for Caddy SRX (8/27/14)

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BMW joins Cadillac wooing Silicon Valley to combat TeslaAuto News

BMW scored a coup this month when former Apple executive Tony Fadell became one of the first owners of the new $136,000 i8 plug-in sports car in the United States.



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Volvo banks on new era with debut of redesigned 2016 XC90Auto News

Volvo, embarking on an ambitious new era, formally unveiled the redesigned XC90, a flagship SUV whose sales performance will help recast the Swedish brand's fortunes in the U.S.



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Subaru casts wider net with safer, greener WRXAuto News

Subaru hopes the redesigned WRX line will capture a wider customer base with better fuel economy and safety features after spinning off the nameplate from its Impreza stablemate.



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Sales rate to top 16 million for 6th month in a row, analysts predictAuto News

Auto sales volume in the United States is expected to keep rolling along in August, with two independent forecasters predicting a sixth straight month of 16 million-plus selling rates. TrueCar predicts a seasonally adjusted annual selling rate of 16.



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GM details plans for SRX, engine production in Tenn.Auto News

General Motors said today it will invest $185 million to make small engines at its Tennessee assembly plant, while relocating production of the next-generation Cadillac SRX to that factory from a facility in Mexico.



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Spiders hooked on gasoline fumes cause another recall, this time for SuzukiAuto News

Spiders drawn to gasoline vapors and weaving webs that block a hose to vent those vapors have caused Suzuki Motor of America to recall about 19,000 Kizashi midsize sedans from the 2010-13 model years.



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AvtoVAZ aims to win back market share to return to profit, CEO Andersson saysAuto News

AvtoVAZ plans to return to profit by cutting costs and rolling out new models to claw back market share that has been slipping away from the producer of Lada vehicles since the end of the Soviet Union.



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Daimler settles dispute with UAW over retiree medical benefits for $480 millionAuto News

Daimler will pay $480 million to settle a dispute with the UAW over medical benefits for retired employees of its North American trucks business, U.S. court records show.



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GM ignition switch fund receives claims for more than 100 deathsAuto News

A program to compensate victims of crashes linked to a faulty ignition switch in General Motors vehicles has received claims for 107 deaths as of Tuesday, according to a spokeswoman for the lawyer overseeing the program.



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Anti-UAW workers begin effort to create union at VW Tenn. plantAuto News

Employees at the Volkswagen AG auto plant in Tennessee are forming a union that is to include hourly and salaried workers, as a counter to the UAW Local 42 that was established last month, a leading anti-UAW worker said today.



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Dollie Cole, spirited, outspoken wife of former GM president, dies at 84Auto News

Dollie Cole, the colorful, outspoken widow of former GM President Ed Cole and a major champion of the National Corvette Museum, died Aug. 24 in Lockhart, Texas. She was 84.



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Kia to unveil plans for assembly plant in Mexico, sources say Auto News

Kia will announce plans Wednesday to construct an assembly plant in Mexico, its first in the country, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.



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Can This SUV Revive Volvo? (8/26/14)

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Dollie Cole, outspoken wife of former GM president, dies at 84Auto News

Dollie Cole, the colorful, outspoken widow of former GM President Ed Cole and a major champion of the National Corvette Museum, died Aug. 24 in Lockhart, Texas. She was 84.



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Can This SUV Revive Volvo? (8/26/14)

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Mitsubishi to tweak design for a unified look Auto News

Mitsubishi will improve its U.S. lineup with some fresh design touches next year, but few all-new vehicles will be introduced stateside during the next three years.



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Anti-UAW workers begin effort to create union at VW Tenn. plantAuto News

Employees at the Volkswagen AG auto plant in Tennessee are forming a union that is to include hourly and salaried workers, as a counter to the UAW Local 42 that was established last month, a leading anti-UAW worker said today.



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Consumer Reports judges Ram 1500 EcoDiesel tops among half-ton pickupsAuto News

Consumer Reports says the hot-selling Ram 1500 EcoDiesel outscored competitors from Ford, General Motors, Toyota and Nissan to claim the magazine's top spot among full-size light-duty pickups.



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Ford's Quick Lane brand buys naming rights to Detroit bowl gameAuto News

Ford's Quick Lane brand of dealership auto service centers will be sponsoring Detroit's new college football bowl game in December at Ford Field. Members of the Ford family also own the NLF's Detroit Lions, organizers of the bowl.



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GM turns to employee bike share program to get around tech campusAuto News

General Motors introduced a bike sharing program on its 330-acre technical center campus in suburban Detroit.



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Volvo banks on new era with debut of redesigned 2015 XC90Auto News

Volvo, embarking on an ambitious new era, formally unveiled the redesigned XC90, a flagship SUV whose sales performance will help recast the Swedish brand's fortunes in the United States.



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Volvo begins a new era with debut of redesigned 2015 XC90Auto News

Volvo, embarking on an ambitious new era, formally unveiled the redesigned XC90, a flagship SUV whose sales success will help recast the Swedish brand's fortunes in the United States.



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Ex-Porsche CEO Wiedeking to be tried for VW share manipulationAuto News

Former Porsche CEO Wendelin Wiedeking must stand trial over the company's failed bid to use options to acquire Volkswagen, a Stuttgart appeals court ruled.



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Volvo counts on high-cost Sweden for crucial XC90 Auto News

Volvo is sticking to its Scandinavian roots with its first model since being acquired by Chinese owners four years ago. Rather than chase low wages, Volvo will build the new XC90 SUV in Gothenburg, where auto workers get about $62 an hour.



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GM, Ford, Toyota and VW among automakers hit by antitrust penalties in IndiaAuto News

India's antitrust regulator fined 14 carmakers a combined $420 million for stifling competition in the market for spare parts. Among the companies fined were the local units of GM, Ford, Toyota, VW, Fiat, Nissan, BMW and Mercedes.



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Asian, European brands dominate satisfaction survey, but U.S. brands close gapAuto News

Asian and European brands dominate the top of an annual survey of customer satisfaction in the United States with auto brands, though overall satisfaction with the industry dropped for the second year in a row.



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Audi taps Emmy winners for pawn shop parodyAuto News

Topping our rankings is Audi's sponsorship of the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards.



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Subaru moves to 1 platform, new generation of engine technologyAuto News

Subaru is riding on the success of its strategy to redesign all of its vehicles primarily for the United States and equip them with competitive features.



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Subaru moves to 1 platform for allAuto News

Subaru is riding on the success of its strategy to redesign all of its vehicles primarily for the United States and equip them with competitive features.



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Wise Side to 'Stupid Things'? (8/25/14)

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Ford begins 'massive undertaking' to manufacture aluminum pickupAuto News

Ford has begun an eight-week closure of its F-150 pickup plant near Detroit to overhaul it for a new, aluminum- bodied version of the top-selling vehicle line in the United States.



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JCI, Unifor labor deal averts threat to GM output in CanadaAuto News

About 300 unionized workers at a Johnson Controls interiors plant in Ontario ratified a new three-year contract, heading off a potential strike at the factory and work stoppage at General Motors' Oshawa assembly complex.



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Cash surge, lighter batteries power A123 comebackAuto News

A123 Systems LLC is in the midst of a recharge.



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Mazda making big changes fastAuto News

Mazda continues to roll out product changes at a pace that's more associated with the world of apps than autos.



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Subaru shows glitzy new global HQ befitting new statureAuto News

Subaru today christened a glistening new global headquarters more befitting of the hot brand's bigger international profile. The glass-and-steel digs, in Tokyo's trendy Ebisu district, replaces a cramped, gloomy 48-year-old monolith it sold in 2010.



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Auto-shop class is a win-win for high school grads, dealerships that need mechanicsAuto News

Two years out of high school, Evan Fischbach is earning $40,000 a year. His secret: shop class. Fischbach, 19, has known he wanted to work on cars ever since he took an automotive class in his junior year of high school in Saline, Mich.



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Hyundai meets union today after boycott over payAuto News

Hyundai Motor's management is meeting workers today to resolve differences over wage demands after losing two days of extra weekend shifts to a boycott.



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VW will launch new Golf in 2017, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen plans to launch the eighth generation of its best-selling Golf hatchback in 2017, just five years after launching the current model, a German magazine reported.



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Ram makes a power move in heated rivalry with Ford Super DutyAuto News

The rivalry between Ford's venerable F series and Chrysler's hard-charging Ram truck brand is heating up again. Chrysler today was expected to announce that it will offer a 2015 diesel-powered Ram Heavy Duty pickup with 865 pounds-feet of torque.



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New Ram chief's big job: Deliver on vansAuto News

Robert Hegbloom, the new head of the Ram brand, will get a crash course in the van market next year.



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Matthew McConaughey will invite viewers to meet the Lincoln MKCAuto News

Matthew McConaughey is collaborating with Ford's luxury brand to promote a very different kind of Lincoln: The 2015 MKC compact crossover.



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Ram makes a power move in heated rivalry with Ford F-150Auto News

The rivalry between Ford's venerable F series and Chrysler's hard-charging Ram truck brand is heating up again.



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Rick Case career talks move workers upAuto News

Rick Case dealer group interviews every single employee to find out what kind of job each employee ultimately wants. The idea is to retain employees who might otherwise leave looking for new challenges or a better fit.



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The incentives debate: Who's being 'stupid'?Auto News

Some big rivals dismiss American Honda sales boss John Mendel's grim warning that extended loan terms and other strategies being employed by competitors hurt resale values, customer loyalty and ultimately profits. So who's right?



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Acura's design chief: 'Through cars, I've met everybody'Auto News

In the auto design world, there are the suave, black-turtleneck types and there are guys like Dave Marek, a chatty hot-rodder who'd rather skip a fancy dinner than get dressed up for it.



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Chicago charts a course in autonomous vehiclesAuto News

Companies that draw on Chicago's historic strengths in electronics design and manufacturing, wireless communications and mapping, are well-positioned for a key role in the development of the connected car.



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Funding-strapped feds search for someone to run the 'Internet of cars' Auto News

While federal officials and researchers today envision a so-called Internet of cars that would make driving safer by linking vehicles through a wireless network, they have all but ruled out funding, building or running it themselves.



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Continental's high-tech strategy shiftAuto News

Continental's pick-up of Google executive underscores how the supplier sees specialized software and services as increasingly crucial to its future.



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Certified Elite status lets GM dealers shineAuto News

Certified Elite dealers can make aggressive offers with the confidence that the factory won't nickel-and-dime the dealership for doing it.



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Mercedes-Benz to bridge gap with midlevel AMGsAuto News

Daimler AG plans a line of vehicles with modified engines and sport-tuned suspensions to bridge the gap between standard Mercedes-Benz models and high-performance AMG derivatives.



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How a Silicon Valley startup and its $529,000 electric supercar shadow TeslaAuto News

After four years of secrecy, Renovo Motors unveiled a two-seater based on the Shelby Daytona, which it says can hit 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Renovo co-founders saw an opportunity to do for supercars what Tesla aims to do for mass-market cars.



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Bentley Mulsanne Convertible project is back in the mixAuto News

Bentley's Mulsanne Convertible Concept is back on track. Shown by Bentley CEO Wolfgang Duerheimer to a select few customers at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in 2012, the stately convertible was intended for production.



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Supplier Metaldyne Performance files for stock offeringAuto News

Supplier Metaldyne Performance Group on Friday filed with federal securities regulators for an initial public offering of its common shares.



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In culture shift, female engineers take the wheel in JapanAuto News

Japanese carmakers, long a preserve of tight-knit, workaholic old boys' clubs, have finally tuned into the need for more diverse input into developing, making and selling their products.



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GM, with ignition parts shipped, must now find recalled cars' ownersAuto News

GM has passed a significant milestone in its campaign to replace potentially defective ignition switches in millions of cars recalled worldwide: It cleared its backlog of parts orders.



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Canadian JCI workers reach tentative pactAuto News

Canadian union workers at an interiors plant that supplies General Motors' Oshawa assembly complex have reached a tentative contract agreement that could avert a strike at the supplier plant.



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F-150 Delivery Timetable (8/22/14)

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Some 2015 Ford F-150 buyers will have to wait until next yearAuto News

Some retail and all fleet customers who order their 2015 F-150s early won't see their trucks until February.



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Nissan stands pat on 2015 Frontier pricing, raises Xterra about $300Auto News

Nissan announced pricing on the 2015 models of its Frontier pickup and Xterra SUV today.



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GM opens IT center in Phoenix, plans to hire 1,000 workersAuto News

General Motors said it opened its fourth information technology center today -- this one in Chandler, Ariz., near Phoenix.



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Russian slump prompts GM to review timing of plant expansionAuto News

General Motors is reviewing the timing of the expansion of its Russian plant because of a slump in the country's auto market.



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2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 starts at $78,995Auto News

Pricing on the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will start at $78,995, including shipping, General Motors said today. The convertible model will start at $83,995, including shipping.



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Infiniti seeks U.S. trademark for Formula One landmarkAuto News

Infiniti is seeking a trademark in the United States for 'Eau Rouge,' the name of a storied Formula One racetrack bend in Belgium, for a potential luxury car that may cost more than $100,000.



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Toyota to expand Highlander production in Indiana, invest $100 millionAuto News

Toyota said today it will spend $100 million to increase production of the Highlander crossover in Princeton, Ind. The Highlander has been bumping against its production ceiling at the Indiana assembly plant.



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Nissan's Infiniti seeks U.S. trademark for Formula One landmarkAuto News

Infiniti is seeking a trademark in the United States for 'Eau Rouge,' the name of a storied Formula One racetrack bend in Belgium, for a potential luxury car that may cost more than $100,000.



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Barra's career path shows how a woman becomes CEO, but can more follow?Auto News

Mary Barra made corporate history seven months ago when she became the first female CEO of a major global carmaker.



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U.S. probes GM lawyers' role on vehicle recalls, reports sayAuto News

Federal prosecutors have learned that lawyers for General Motors were present at key meetings during which information about problems with some of its vehicles were discussed, a source close to the investigation told Reuters.



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U.S. prosecutors probing GM lawyers' role on vehicle recalls, reports sayAuto News

Federal prosecutors have learned that lawyers for General Motors were present at key meetings during which information about problems with some of its vehicles were discussed, a source close to the investigation told Reuters.



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Novelis: Aluminum sales to automakers will nearly triple on new emissions rulesAuto News

Novelis, the world's biggest supplier of aluminum sheeting to carmakers, expects sales to customers including Audi and Ford to rise almost three-fold as new emissions rules restrict the use of steel.



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Jaguar's special performance unit shinesAuto News

Jaguar Land Rover's recently created Special Operations unit last week unveiled its Lightweight E-Type, an exact replica of an aluminum-body E-Type racecar first produced in 1963, with plans to complete the originally planned production run.



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Chrysler's Ram pickup may stick with steel through 2020, report saysAuto News

Chrysler Group is planning an extensive facelift of its full-size Ram 1500 pickup in spring 2017, but has no firm plans to follow rivals GM and Ford in replacing steel body panels with aluminum until a complete redesign after 2020, industry sources...



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Recalls have little to no impact on residual values, study saysAuto News

Recalls have almost no effect on vehicle depreciation rates, a new study found. Even widespread recalls that generate sweeping publicity had little to no effect on residual values, which represent the value of a used vehicle.



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Acura TLX's new assembly line is on TwitterAuto News

Acura is advancing the social marketing spectrum with an interactive TLX launch campaign that allows Twitter users to build their own versions of the premium sedan within a tweet.



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Study sees dealership throughput breaking records in 2014Auto News

For the third consecutive year, U.S. dealership throughput -- the average number of vehicles sold per store -- is expected to break records in 2014, a study released today found. But the experts behind the study warn that a downturn is inevitable.



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Mustang Mileage Dropping? (8/21/14)

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Cadillac considers moving some staff functions to ManhattanAuto News

Cadillac is considering adding or shifting some staff functions from Detroit to Manhattan, GM said today, as part of an effort to remake the brand's image and broaden its appeal outside North America under new boss Johan de Nysschen.



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Novelis: Aluminum sales to automakers will nearly triple on new emissions, mpg rulesAuto News

Novelis, the world's biggest supplier of aluminum sheeting to carmakers, expects sales to customers including Audi and Ford to rise almost three-fold as new emissions rules restrict the use of steel.



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Leaked stickers suggest a thirstier 2015 Ford Mustang as weight creeps upAuto News

Adding independent rear suspension, numerous electronic safety features and other items raised the weight and lowered the fuel economy of several models of the rebuilt 2015 Ford Mustang, according to window stickers leaked on the Internet today.



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Leaked window stickers suggest a heavier, thirstier 2015 Ford MustangAuto News

Adding independent rear suspension, numerous electronic safety features and other items raised the weight and lowered the fuel economy of several models of the rebuilt 2015 Ford Mustang, according to window stickers leaked on the Internet today.



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Kia brings back hamsters for Soul EV ad campaignAuto News

Kia rolled out the new 'fully charged' ad campaign for the Soul EV today, featuring Adam Levine's falsetto on the new Maroon 5 track 'Animals' and, of course, the Kia hamsters.



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Cadillac considers moving some functions to ManhattanAuto News

Cadillac is considering expanding its offices from Detroit to Manhattan, General Motors said today, as part of an effort to remake the brand's image and broaden its appeal outside North America under new boss Johan de Nysschen.



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CFPB fines subprime lender First Investors Financial Services Group for sending credit bureaus inaccurate infoAuto News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined subprime auto lender First Investors Financial Services Group nearly $3 million for knowingly providing inaccurate information to credit reporting agencies for at least three years.



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2015 Chevy Silverado to offer more pizzazz on high-volume modelsAuto News

Chevrolet will offer a bold new trim package on light-duty Silverado pickups for the 2015 model year, adding some pizzazz to its highest-volume models.



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Ford tells U.S. dealers to stop selling some C-Max, Focus modelsAuto News

Ford told its dealers in the United States to stop test-driving and selling C-Max and Focus models produced during a week this month because of potential problems with the steering gear assembly, a notice sent to dealers on Wednesday shows.



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GM cuts production in Russia as market slump continuesAuto News

General Motors said it will reduce production at its plant in Russia, citing a continued slowdown of the country's auto market.



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Honda to modify 12,000 redesigned Fits sold in U.S. to enhance crashworthinessAuto News

Honda plans to modify 12,000 redesigned 2015 Fit models in customer hands in the United States following a mid-model-year engineering change that improved the subcompact's showing in a key industry crash test.



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Audi awards LG Chem pact for plug-in hybrid batteriesAuto News

LG Chem says it will supply batteries for Audi's growing lineup of plug-in hybrids. Audi began European sales of its first plug-in hybrid, the A3 Sportback e-tron, in June and plans to add at least three more plug-in hybrids.



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2015 Chevy Silverado goes more high-end with new Rally 2 package Auto News

Chevrolet will offer a bold new trim package on light-duty Silverado pickups for the 2015 model year, an effort to keep pace with the proliferation of pricey, high-end models from rivals Ford and Ram.



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New 2015 Lincoln MKC ads star Matthew McConaugheyAuto News

Lincoln has signed a multiyear endorsement contract with Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey that will begin in September with a series of spots promoting the 2015 MKC compact luxury crossover.



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Penske Media acquires Fairchild trade magazines from Conde NastAuto News

Penske Media, the Los Angeles-based publishing company founded by automotive heir Jay Penske, is acquiring Fairchild Fashion Media's trade magazines from Conde Nast Publications.



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Toyota to cut prices of Lexus parts in China amid antitrust concernsAuto News

Toyota said today it would cut prices of parts for its luxury Lexus models in China, following similar moves by its German rivals, in response to heightened regulatory scrutiny over antitrust issues.



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Denso fined $2.2 million in Canada for violation of competition lawAuto News

Japanese supplier Denso said today it has been fined $2.2 million (C$2.45 million) by a court in Canada for violation of that country's competition law in connection with sales of certain body electronic control units for motor vehicles.



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Ford plans new hybrid series to compete with Toyota Prius, report saysAuto News

Ford plans to introduce a new hybrid gasoline-electric car in late 2018 to compete against the best-selling Toyota Prius, Reuters reported, citing two sources with knowledge of the company's plans.



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Police arrest 3 plant officials tied to deadly blast at China parts factoryAuto News

Chinese police have arrested three people in connection with an explosion at an auto parts plant that killed 75 people in China's worst industrial accident in a year, state media reported.



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Hertz investor presses board to replace CEO FrissoraAuto News

Hertz investor Fir Tree Partners, which holds more than 3 percent of the stock, is urging the company's board to replace CEO Mark Frissora because the firm disapproves of how he's running the car-rental provider.



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Corvette Gears Up to Save Fuel (8/20/14)

8-speed transmission helps Corvette hit 29 mpg; CFPB fines subprime lender $2.75 million; LG Chem...

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China levies record $200 million in fines on 12 Japan suppliersAuto News

China has fined 12 Japanese suppliers a record $200 million for alleged price fixing amid one of the broadest investigations since the nation's antitrust law came into effect six years ago.



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CFPB fines subprime lender First Investors for sending credit bureaus inaccurate infoAuto News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined subprime auto lender First Investors Financial Services Group nearly $3 million for knowingly providing inaccurate information to credit reporting agencies for at least three years.



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EU regulators aim to close car emissions testing loopholesAuto News

EU regulators are pushing for legislation that will require vehicles to be tested on roads rather than in laboratories in a bid to close loopholes that allow carmakers to exaggerate fuel-saving and emissions credentials.



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Uber hires former Obama adviser Plouffe to counter opponentsAuto News

Uber Technologies, the popular mobile car-booking app, hired David Plouffe, a former top political adviser to President Obama, to help it cope with regulatory hurdles and mounting opposition from cabbies around the globe.



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Canadians stretch out auto loans as debt warnings go ignoredAuto News

The average term of a light-vehicle loan in Canada is 69 months, close to a peak of 72 months set in the third quarter of 2013, according to J.D. Power. Longer-term car loans are leaving Canadians in debt for a longer time, analysts say.



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Supplier Dayco names John Bohenick CEOAuto News

Automotive belt and pulley supplier Dayco Products today named John Bohenick as its new CEO. Bohenick will replace James Orchard in the position.



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Eight-year loans fuel Canada auto sales as debt warnings go ignoredAuto News

The average term of a light-vehicle loan in Canada is 69 months, close to a peak of 72 months set in the third quarter of 2013, according to J.D. Power. Longer-term car loans are leaving Canadians in debt for a longer time, analysts say.



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Volvo swings to first-half profit on China, Europe gainsAuto News

Volvo swung to a profit in the first half of the year on the back of sharply rising sales in China and growth in Europe, which more than offset lingering weakness in the U.S.



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2015 Corvette will get 29 mpg highway, GM saysAuto News

An 8-speed automatic transmission debuting in the 2015 Chevrolet Corvette boosts fuel economy by 3.5 percent over the six-speed it replaces and gives the General Motors long-running sports car an EPA highway rating of 29 mpg, its highest rating ever.



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Buoyant China lifts Volvo first-half profitAuto News

Volvo said it swung to a profit for the first half on the back of sharply rising sales in China and growth in Europe, which more than offset lingering weakness in the U.S.



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China levies record $200 million fine on Japan suppliersAuto News

China has fined 12 Japanese suppliers a record 1.24 billion yuan ($200 million) for alleged price fixing amid one of the broadest investigations since the nation's antitrust law came into effect six years ago.



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NHTSA launches VIN tool to search for recallsAuto News

Car buyers and owners can use a vehicle's identification number to identify open or unrepaired safety recalls with a new search tool released by NHTSA starting today.



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Cadillac's new flagship sedan to define innovation, excellence, Reuss vowsAuto News

GM global product chief Mark Reuss said that a large luxury sedan being developed for Cadillac will "define its brand" and is a prerequisite to competing against rivals BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Lexus.



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Lear to buy leather supplier Eagle Ottawa for $800 million, reports sayAuto News

Lear is finalizing a deal to acquire automotive seat leather supplier Eagle Ottawa, media reports said, citing sources close to the deal.



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Japan's NGK pleads guilty, to pay $52.1 million U.S. fine for price fixingAuto News

Japanese supplier NGK Spark Plug agreed to plead guilty and pay a $52.1 million criminal fine over its role in a conspiracy to fix prices and rig bids for spark plugs and other automotive parts, the Department of Justice said.



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Honda on Avoiding 'Stupid Things' (8/19/14)

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Dealer website provider Search Optics acquires DigiGoAuto News

Search Optics, a growing provider of dealer websites and digital marketing services, has purchased KPA's DigiGo division, formerly known as TK Carsites. Terms were not disclosed.



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Dealer software giant ADP Dealer Services to become CDK GlobalAuto News

ADP Dealer Services said today it will spin off from parent ADP with the name CDK Global. The dealer software giant expects to become an independent public company by October. It will be listed on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol CDK.



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Honda's Mendel says U.S. sales 'near top,' warns market may suffer from 'stupid things'Auto News

Auto sales in the United States are approaching the highest levels that the market can sustainably support and could suffer long-term damage as automakers increasingly turn to subprime financing and seven-year loans to boost market share, the top...



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GM expands website for owners of recalled vehiclesAuto News

General Motors' website for owners of its vehicles recalled for faulty ignition switches has been expanded to include all 20 models involved, the automaker said.



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Aisin's North American growth drives more investment, new HQAuto News

Aisin opened a new North American headquarters in suburban Detroit in July as part of the foreign subsidiary's ongoing growth stateside.



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Magna CEO in a shopping mood in post-Stronach eraAuto News

Magna International, the largest auto supplier in North America, will consider purchases of as much as $4 billion as it distances itself from debt-averse founder Frank Stronach.



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A123 hires former JCI executive as chief technology officerAuto News

A123 Systems hired former Johnson Controls executive Patrick Hurley as its new chief technology officer.



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Magna CEO in a shopping mood in post-Stronach eraAuto News

Magna International, the largest auto supplier in North America, will consider purchases of as much as $4 billion as it distances itself from debt-averse founder Frank Stronach.



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Saab's owner seeks partner to secure brand's futureAuto News

Saab's owner, National Electric Vehicle Sweden, says it is in discussions with potential partners as it seeks to restart car production and develop future models.



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Magna is free to pursue big acquisitions in post-Stronach era Auto News

Magna International, the largest auto supplier in North America, will consider purchases of as much as $4 billion as it distances itself from debt-averse founder Frank Stronach.



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2 Japanese suppliers fined in China's antitrust crackdownAuto News

China's antitrust regulator fined Japanese bearing makers NSK Ltd. and NTN Corp. a combined 4.8 billion yen ($47 million) for violating rules a probe into industry pricing practices.



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A hard rock ballad for Nissan commercial vans?Auto News

Nissan employs Bret Michaels, of 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn' fame, to sing his take on 'Endless Love' to Nissan's commercial vans.



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Alfa's New Alpha Man (8/18/14)

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Ford begins testing first right-hand-drive MustangAuto News

Ford has begun testing the first prototype of the right-hand-drive Mustang pony car. Ford said its engineers recently finished building the handmade prototype, which will be used in various developmental tests in coming months.



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U.S. details plans for car-to-car safety communicationsAuto News

After more than a decade of research into car-to-car communications, federal auto safety regulators took a step forward today by unveiling their plan for requiring cars to have wireless gear that will enable them to warn drivers of danger.



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Toyota makes stronger showing in J.D. Power seat quality studyAuto News

Toyota made sizable gains in a JD Power seat quality study, with six of the 21 vehicles recognized for superior seating, two more than last year.



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Continental lures Google self-driving exec in Silicon Valley pushAuto News

German supplier Continental AG is growing its Silicon Valley presence to help car companies roll out autonomous driving and other 'intelligent' features over the coming years -- and it has hired one of Google's self-driving car...



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'There is no second chance,' Volvo CEO says of new XC90 Auto News

The new XC90 is crucial to Volvo's bid to close the sales gap with German premium rivals such as BMW and Audi. "There is no second chance," Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson said.



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Chrysler names Bigland to lead Alfa Romeo brand in N.A.Auto News

Chrysler Group, rolling out sales of the Alfa Romeo 4C sports car in the United States, has picked Reid Bigland to lead the Italian sports car brand's return to North America.



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Sensata to buy pressure-sensor maker Schrader in $1 billion dealAuto News

Sensata Technologies Holding NV plans to buy Schrader International Inc. from Madison Dearborn Partners LLC for an enterprise value of $1 billion to expand in sensors that warn against low tire pressure.



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China finds Mercedes guilty of price fixing, report saysAuto News

Mercedes has been found guilty of manipulating prices for aftersales services in China, the official Xinhua news agency reported. Foreign automakers have been under scrutiny in China amid reports by state media that they are overcharging consumers.



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Russia may ban car imports if West applies new sanctions, report saysAuto News

Russia may ban cars imports if the West applies additional sanctions on Moscow over its involvement in Ukraine, a daily newspaper reported.



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Dude, where's my Escalade?Auto News

Cadillac dealers nationwide are frustrated over the choppy rollout of the '15 Escalade, the first redesign of the luxury barge in eight years.



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Chrysler purchasing chief faces tall orderAuto News

So much for Tom Finelli's honeymoon phase as Chrysler Group's new purchasing chief for North America. The protégé of the late and highly respected Dan Knott has little time to win the trust of wary suppliers.



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Crash rule threatens Aston Martin, dealer saysAuto News

Aston Martin's U.S. stores could be put out of business when a new federal safety rule lands next month, a top dealer said in a petition.



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Sonic details plans for used-car networkAuto News

Sonic Automotive Inc. is naming its new used-vehicle business EchoPark and eventually aims to put the stand-alone stores in more than 50 markets across the country.



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No key ring tags, GM tells dealersAuto News

In its recall-induced quest to strip customers' key chains of any dangling tchotchkes, GM has raised the alarm about promotional key tags.



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Falling used-vehicle values threaten recoveryAuto News

The long-awaited decline in used-vehicle prices has finally arrived, only it may turn out to be steeper drop and a bigger threat to the overall market than almost anyone expected.



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Jaguar's special performance unit shinesAuto News

Jaguar Land Rover's recently created Special Operations unit last week unveiled its Lightweight E-Type, an exact replica of an aluminum-body E-Type racecar first produced in 1963, with plans to complete the originally planned production run.



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Dealership group's chaplain connects with employeesAuto News

The services of Chaplain Roy Inzunza is part of the spiritual and wellness benefits for employees of the 12-franchise dealership group.



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Ford data crunchers help dealers fine-tune inventoryAuto News

Ford Motor Co. is trying to take the guesswork out of dealership inventory ordering, using advances in big data technology to offer its stores sophisticated recommendations for their orders. Some dealerships are resisting.



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Ford, Chevy titans clash on incentivesAuto News

Ford and Chevrolet #8212; both looking to claw back market share they have relinquished this year #8212; have touched off an earlier-than-usual round of late-summer incentives.



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Saleen, bullish on EVs, reinvents Tesla Model SAuto News

Saleen Automotive pushed in a new direction today with the unveiling of its first electric car, the 4Sixteen, based on the Tesla Model S. And the company's founder and CEO, Steve Saleen, says it has him sold on electric cars.



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Mopar, 3M team up for Jeep map decalsAuto News

A consumer looking to personalize a Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wrangler or Cherokee designs a map online that will later be installed by a dealer on the SUV's hood.



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Self-driving tech will make Volvos even safer, randd boss saysAuto News

As self-driving cars become increasingly important, Volvo has unveiled an ambitious plan to position itself at the forefront of this cutting-edge technology.



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UAW says union membership near majority at VW Tennessee plantAuto News

The UAW, which lost a controversial organizing vote in February at VW's assembly plant in Chattanooga, has nearly enough members in its newly formed local for the automaker to recognize it as exclusive bargaining agent for the plant, a top union...



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Detroit area dealers struggle with submerged autos, trapped customersAuto News

As the rain fell Monday afternoon, Pat Presutti, new-car sales manager at Jim Riehl's Friendly Chrysler Jeep in suburban Detroit sent a porter out to check the water level in the back lot where nearly 100 cars were parked.



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Automakers make room for PandoraAuto News

Internet radio is starting to look like a must-have infotainment feature, judging by the number of Pandora users.



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Porsche's record sales could endanger exclusivity, tech leadershipAuto News

Sales are surging, but some industry watchers worry emphasis on volume could rob the brand of exclusivity and increase the danger of quality problems.



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U.S. judge appoints lead counsel for GM ignition-switch casesAuto News

A federal judge has appointed two lawyers who led cases against Toyota, and a plaintiffs' attorney from Texas, to lead litigation against General Motors related to a faulty ignition switch that prompted the recall of millions of vehicles this year.



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Tesla raises warranty on Model S to 8 years, 'infinite' mileageAuto News

Electric carmaker Tesla Motors said the drive unit warranty for its Model S sedan has been increased to match that of the battery pack and will now be covered for eight years and "infinite" miles.



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Ford recalls 2013 Escape for 11th time, this time for wiring problemAuto News

Ford has issued its 11th recall on the 2013 Escape crossover, this time because a wiring problem could cause the engine to hesitate or stall.



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Ford recalls 2013 Escapes for 11th time, this time for wiring problemAuto News

Ford has issued its 11th recall on the 2013 Escape crossover, this time because a wiring problem could cause the engine to hesitate or stall.



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Kia joins Bentley in wooing the 1% crowd at Pebble BeachAuto News

The number of automotive brands making an appearance at the classic-car events in Pebble Beach, California, this week reflects the increasing number of automakers fighting for a piece of the luxury new-vehicle market.



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Chevy renews Dream Cruise sponsorship for 3 more yearsAuto News

Chevrolet has signed another three-year contract as presenting sponsor for the Woodward Dream Cruise, which is taking place Saturday north of Detroit on a 16-mile stretch of Woodward Avenue.



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Smartphone camera makers see next opportunity in carsAuto News

South Korean smartphone camera makers are tapping the surging yet more technologically demanding market for vehicle cameras to dull the impact of slowing growth in global handset sales.



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AutoNews Now: A $529,000 EV supercar

Startup Renovo touts 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds; U.S. Aston stores at risk?; Raminator kind to kids;...

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Jobs growth slows at Japanese auto plants in U.S. Auto News

Japanese automakers and their suppliers added jobs in the United States at a slower pace in 2013 than in 2012, as they continued to expand in Mexico and elsewhere to reduce the impact of currency fluctuations.



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BMW hanging on to 30th anniversary M5Auto News

For all the BMW collectors who might want to add a limited-edition 30th Anniversary M5 to the portfolio, good luck.



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Startup Renovo unveils $529,000 EV supercar after years of secrecy Auto News

When they started their company four years ago, the founders of the Silicon Valley startup Renovo Motors saw a hole in the market for a pure electric supercar.



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Startup automaker Renovo unveils EV supercar at Pebble BeachAuto News

When they started their company four years ago, the founders of the Silicon Valley startup Renovo Motors saw a hole in the market for a pure electric supercar.



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GM exec confirms plans for top-range Cadillac sedan, redesigned SRXAuto News

A General Motors executive said next year will be a "fantastic year for Cadillac" as he confirmed plans for a new rear-wheel drive sedan and a redesigned SRX crossover.



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Autoliv ups focus on fast-growing active safety businessAuto News

Autoliv, the world's largest maker of seat belts and airbags, is restructuring to focus more on its fast-growing, high-margin active safety business.



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Mercedes, Audi gain on BMW in global luxury sales raceAuto News

Mercedes and Audi are closing in on global premium sales leader BMW as the race between the three tightened last month.



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Aston Martin's U.S. stores at risk due to new crash rule, dealer says Auto News

Aston Martin stores in the United States will become unprofitable and could be forced to close if the sports-car maker cannot get an exemption for two of its models from tougher new crash standards, a top dealer said.



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Ford, Chevy dangle new deals as U.S. sales, share lagAuto News

Ford and Chevrolet are getting a jump-start on summer clearance deals to spur sluggish U.S. sales and stem market-share losses.



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Former GM veteran, Fisker boss Posawatz to join INRIX boardAuto News

Tony Posawatz, the former vehicle line director for the Chevrolet Volt who also briefly headed Fisker Automotive, has joined the board of directors for telematics company INRIX.



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U.S. awards more than $55 million in vehicle technology grantsAuto News

The Department of Energy has awarded more than $55 million in grants to companies including Ford, Delphi Automotive Systems and others for advanced vehicle technology randd projects.



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GM's $2.8B Brazil Investment (8/14/14)

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GM to invest $2.8 billion in Brazil over five years, Barra saysAuto News

General Motors will invest 6.5 billion reais ($2.8 billion) in Brazil over the next five years, CEO Mary Barra said today. She said GM remains committed to one of its most important markets.



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Auto-paint supplier seeks $1 billion from IPO, report saysAuto News

Axalta Coating Systems, DuPont's former auto-paint unit, is working with Citigroup and Goldman Sachs on an initial public stock offering with hopes of raising $1 billion, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.



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U.S. Treasury to cut Ally stake Auto News

The Treasury Department said it will cut its stake in Ally Financial by selling stock on the open market in its first divestiture since an initial public offering in April.



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GM Tech Center nears full operation while pumps runAuto News

General Motors' Technical Center is nearly back to full operations after Monday's record rainfall in Detroit caused flooding and power issues.



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Auto-paint supplier seeks $1 billion from stock offering, report saysAuto News

Axalta Coating Systems, DuPont's former auto-paint unit, is working with Citigroup and Goldman Sachs on an initial public stock offering with hopes of raising $1 billion, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.



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U.S. to cut Ally stake in first sale since IPOAuto News

The Treasury Department said it will cut its stake in Ally Financial by selling stock on the open market in its first divestiture since an initial public offering in April.



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Ford to install major solar array, EV chargers at headquartersAuto News

Ford is tapping DTE Energy to build a solar array at the automaker's world headquarters near Detroit. The solar array will also serve as a parking cover to 360 spaces, equipped with 30 charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles.



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Pope bestows halo on Kia's Soul Auto News

Pope Francis is helping to elevate the profile of the Kia Soul beyond that of the car of choice for dancing hamsters.



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China to fine Audi $40 million for breaking monopoly law, paper saysAuto News

China will fine Audi about 250 million yuan ($40 million) for violating anti-monopoly laws, the 21st Century Business Herald, an influential business daily, reported on Thursday.



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Subprime auto loans' risk is acceptable, analysts sayAuto News

The rising number of subprime auto loans doesn't represent a disaster waiting to happen, akin to the mountain of subprime mortgages that went bad and set off the Great Recession, Moody's says.



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Ford demonstrates Magna's seamless rear window on new F-150Auto News

Ford today demonstrated its 'seamless sliding rear window' feature developed by Canadian supplier Magna International for the new 2015 Ford F-150 pickups.



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Devilish Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Debuts (8/13/14)

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Honda consolidates digital media workAuto News

American Honda is consolidating its digital marketing business for both the Honda and Acura brands with a team drawn from Razorfish and siblings at Publicis Groupe.



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Manheim enters Brazil with acquisition of auction company CarBizzAuto News

Manheim, the largest auto auction company in the United States, has expanded its global operations into South America with the acquisition of Brazilian auction company CarBizz.



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GM will invest $174 million in Lansing stamping operationAuto News

General Motors is investing $174 million in a new stamping line at its Grand River assembly plant in Lansing, Mich.



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46,515 Land Rover SUVs in U.S., Canada recalled for airbag issueAuto News

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 40,551 Land Rover SUVs in the United States because the front passenger airbag may not deploy because of a part failure.



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Detroit 3 and others ready to roll at annual Dream CruiseAuto News

Muscle cars abound at the annual Woodward Dream Cruise outside Detroit -- and this year is no exception.



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Dodge drops 707-hp supercharged Hellcat engine into 2015 Charger SRTAuto News

Chrysler Group today unveiled its second car that will be powered by its 707-hp supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat engine, a 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat.



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U.S. appoints former federal prosecutor to be Toyota safety monitorAuto News

Former federal prosecutor David Kelley has been appointed as the government monitor who will supervise Toyota's safety after the company's mishandling of vehicle recalls for unintended acceleration.



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Ferrari coupe may race to record $75 million at auctionAuto News

A Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta owned by the scion of a wealthy Italian family for 49 years may race off as the world's most expensive car when it's auctioned for as much as $75 million.



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40,551 Land Rover SUVs recalled for airbag issueAuto News

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 40,551 Land Rover SUVs in the United States because the front passenger airbag may not deploy because of a part failure.



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Toyota taps former U.S. attorney David Kelley as safety monitorAuto News

Former U.S. Attorney David Kelley has been appointed as the government monitor who will supervise Toyota's safety after the company's mishandling of vehicle recalls for unintended acceleration.



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TrueCar growing at faster pace than strong U.S. vehicle marketAuto News

TrueCar, the online car-shopping site that went public with its stock in May, is growing its sales and dealer network faster than overall U.S. vehicle sales and faster than analysts expected.



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TrueCar growing at faster pace than red-hot U.S. vehicle marketAuto News

TrueCar, the online car-shopping site that went public with its stock in May, is growing its sales and dealer network faster than overall U.S. vehicle sales and faster than analysts expected.



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Detroit 3 Disrupted by Flooding (8/12/14)

Heavy rains hamper work at Chrysler, Ford, GM; Chrysler’s new safety office; Toyota sees fresh...

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GM hails Opel dealership take-up in European turnaround planAuto News

General Motors' European transformation is gathering pace, with the vast majority of its former Chevrolet dealers in the region now selling only Opel-branded vehicles to boost the once-flagging brand, the automaker said today.



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A (virtual) Rolls-Royce for the massesAuto News

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars debuted the Wraith in 'Forza Motorsport 5' on the Xbox One today, a historic moment for driving game enthusiasts and an example of the branding opportunities automakers see in video games.



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Audi will 'accept penalty' in China anti-monopoly probe Auto News

Audi will accept punishment from Chinese authorities for breaching anti-monopoly laws in the world's largest car market, according statement from the automaker today.



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Even millennials bypass social media during car-buying journeyAuto News

Despite years of hype by automakers and dealers, social media remain a non-starter for car shopping. Just 1 percent of car buyers use social sites to shop for a vehicle, according to an AutoTrader survey.



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Record rainfall in Michigan disrupts Detroit 3 operationsAuto News

Southeast Michigan experienced record rainfall Monday, causing closures or slowdowns at Ford, General Motors and Chrysler plants and tech centers throughout the area.



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Fiat says will not waive or raise payout cap in Chrysler mergerAuto News

Fiat will not call a shareholders' meeting to waive or raise the 500 million euro ($668 million) limit it has set for paying out dissenters in its merger with Chrysler, the carmaker said today.



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Chrysler purchasing chief Kunselman to lead new safety officeAuto News

Chrysler tapped its head of purchasing to lead a new office that will oversee safety issues and regulatory compliance as scrutiny over the industry's safety record grows.



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Jaguar Land Rover helps parent Tata triple Q1 profitAuto News

Jaguar Land Rover's surging retail sales and profit helped parent Tata Motors triple its first-quarter net income.



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Shanghai GM contacted by regulators as rivals pressured to cut pricesAuto News

General Motors said its joint venture in China was contacted by the nation's antitrust regulator amid an industry investigation that has seen at least seven foreign carmakers cut prices.



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Toyota touts suburban swaggerAuto News

Toyota's 'Swagger Wagon' is a hip-hop send-up of suburban family life featuring Busta Rhymes.



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Tesla Model S has 'more than its share of problems,' Consumer Reports says Auto News

Consumer Reports, which last year gave top marks to Tesla Motors' Model S sedan, now says the car it owns has had "more than its share of problems."



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BMW North America names new CFOAuto News

BMW of North America appointed Stefan Walmrath CFO, effective Sept. 1, succeeding Stefan Sengewald, who will return to Germany to serve as a senior vice president for BMW Group.



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Acura Uses TLX as a Tonic (8/11/14)

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Kia Sorento to get bigger footprint for 2016Auto News

Kia said today that the next-generation Sorento crossover will be longer, lower and have more interior space than the outgoing version. Kia released the first images of the 2016 Sorento today ahead of an unveiling this month in South Korea.



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Attorneys for GM customers compete to lead ignition-switch legal battle Auto News

Lawyers for GM customers are jostling to lead lawsuits over faulty ignition switches. They don't know what they can sue for -- a judge will tell them that -- but they do want to be in charge.



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Florida dealer opts out of deal to be COO of new companyAuto News

Florida dealer David Maus is bowing out of a deal to become COO of a new South Carolina dealership holding company called First Team Automotive Group.



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BMW, others lead shake-up of once-closed Korean marketAuto News

Korean automakers may threaten the global dominance of automakers such as Volkswagen and Toyota, but they are fast losing ground at home to foreign brands -- especially premium automakers such as BMW and Mercedes.



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Supply of new Mercedes GLA will be tightAuto News

Mercedes-Benz USA expects its GLA compact crossover to be in short supply when the vehicle debuts in September because of the segment's growing popularity.



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A slap in the face of Chrysler suppliers?Auto News

For five years, Chrysler Group has been slowly building its once-tattered relations with suppliers. Then, in about three minutes last week, CEO Sergio Marchionne called that hard-won trust into question.



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Price gap creates opportunity for GM's Colorado, CanyonAuto News

GM's contrarian move to re-enter the compact pickup segment this fall with the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon comes at an opportune time, an Automotive News review of more than a decade's worth of data suggests.



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Freeze! It's the Honda ad policeAuto News

Honda dealers face no shortage of challenges this year.



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Racing game realism enhances branding opportunityAuto News

A decade ago, automakers were a tough sell when Turn 10 Studios approached them about including their vehicles in the first "Forza Motorsport" game. Now, it's the automakers that are knocking on Turn 10's door.



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Acura sees TLX campaign as start of image makeoverAuto News

Acura's new TLX sedan takes on the high-wire act of replacing both the TL and TSX in the brand's lineup. But the ad campaign for it largely plays it safe, with heavy buys on TV, live sports, online video and other digital ad media.



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Oil boom is a bonanza for full-sized pickupsAuto News

Full-sized pickup sales are rebounding nicely, thanks to the booming oil industry.



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In era of giant suppliers, startups are winning auto businessAuto News

It can be a struggle for newcomers and unknowns to win business in an industry where suppliers are consolidating into a few, ever-larger corporations with global factory footprints.



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Pickup payload U-turn: GM bases rating on curb weightAuto News

In the flap over how General Motors and Ford Motor Co. calculate the maximum payload ratings of their pickups, GM blinked. GM said on Friday that it no longer will omit the weight of some parts to boost the maximum payload ratings of their pickups.



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Hyundai goes global with store designAuto News

Hyundai Motor Co. is rolling out a global dealership design initiative aimed at creating a unified look at its stores worldwide before the end of the decade.



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