The Volkswagen union vote in Chattanooga has major implications for the industry, organized laborAuto News

UAW hopes a victory in Chattanooga this week will finally give it a foothold for expansion in the South's foreign-owned auto plants after three decades of struggles to organize their workers.



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For executives, Twitter is a chance to serve the brand and show their human sideAuto News

The Twittersphere is probably the last thing on the mind of new General Motors CEO Mary Barra.



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Detroit 3 adopt common standard for tow ratingsAuto News

After a two-year delay, the Detroit 3 say they will use a common standard to rate the towing capacities of their light-duty pickups. The standard will allow shoppers to compare accurately the towing capability of pickups.



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Next long shot for Sergio: Put Maserati on the mapAuto News

Add another long shot to Sergio Marchionne's list of challenges: He wants to put Maserati on the shopping lists of wealthy consumers who favor Lexus and Mercedes. And he used a Super Bowl ad to strike.



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Clouds on the auto sales horizonAuto News

Supplies of unsold vehicles have ballooned to the highest level since the recession, and U.S. sales growth has slowed significantly in the past five months.



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Japan is roaring backAuto News

Enjoying a huge windfall from a weakening yen, Japan's automakers are putting a half-decade of travails behind them and entering a golden age of record profits.



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GM focuses on moving the metalAuto News

General Motors CEO Mary Barra told analysts last week that GM is "riding a wave of new products" in North America as the company seeks to boost profitability and market share.



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Chase halts car loans to 11% of its storesAuto News

Chase Auto Finance is cutting car-loan availability to about 1,800 dealerships so it can focus on its higher-volume stores. TD Auto Finance has hinted that it also will stop doing business with some of its dealerships.



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Subaru will build more Legacy sedans in IndianaAuto News

Now that it has redesigned its Legacy sedan, Subaru plans to increase production at its Lafayette, Ind., plant, said Subaru of America President Tom Doll.



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The sales game has changed, and dealers are split on the right mix of tech, speed, personal touchAuto News

Most people in the industry believe that dealership salespeople need to be better trained. But as technology transforms car selling, there's little agreement on what that training should focus on.



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