Chevy to boost March incentives in 'unprecedented promotional assault'Auto News

Chevrolet plans a national promotion in March offering supplier pricing on all Silverado pickup models -- in addition to nearly every other vehicle in its lineup -- marking the second straight month of beefed-up incentives from GM.



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NHTSA opens probe into GM recall timingAuto News

NHTSA said it opened an investigation into the timeliness of General Motors' recall of faulty ignition switches on 1.37 million vehicles in the United States.



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NHTSA said it opened an investigation into the timeliness of General Motors' recall of faulty ignition switches on 1.37 million vehicles in the United States.



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Ford polishes Mustang convertible to rival Europe's bestAuto News

The top on the 2015 Ford Mustang convertible will open in 7 to 10 seconds, roughly twice as fast as the 2014 Mustang.



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Tesla to invest $2 billion in U.S. gigafactoryAuto News

Tesla said it plans to invest $2 billion in a U.S. car battery plant that will be capable of supplying lithium ion packs for 500,000 vehicles a year by 2020.



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Tesla plans $1.6 billion offering to fund gigafactoryAuto News

Tesla is offering $1.6 billion of convertible senior notes to help fund a battery factory.



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February auto sales forecast cut to 15.5 million pace, LMC saysAuto News

LMC Automotive reduced its estimate for U.S. auto sales in February after retail transactions last week were weaker than anticipated. LMC now projects an annualized selling rate, adjusted for seasonal trends, of 15.



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Ford wants to expand credit lines to $12 billion, report saysAuto News

Ford is seeking to expand its credit lines by $1.3 billion to $12 billion. The company is planning to raise a $9 billion revolving loan that expires in five years and a $3 billion financing pact that lapses in three years.



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Ford wants to expand credit lines to $12 billion, report saysAuto News

Ford is seeking to expand its credit lines by $1.3 billion to $12 billion. The company is planning to raise a $9 billion revolving loan that expires in five years and a $3 billion financing pact that lapses in three years.



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VW cuts German workers' 2013 bonus due to Europe slumpAuto News

VW will pay German workers a lower bonus for 2013 than a year earlier, as slumping demand in core European car markets hurt sales and profit at its major brand.



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Panasonic may invest in $1 billion Tesla battery plant, report saysAuto News

Panasonic is considering investing in a U.S. car battery plant planned by Tesla, sources familiar with the plan say, with total investment estimated by one source at around $979 million.



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How U.S. dealers can boost their margins, according to McKinsey studyAuto News

U.S. dealerships can significantly improve on the industry's average profit margin if they upgrade the capability of sales and service employees and pursue new sales formats, a McKinsey and Co. study concludes.



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U.S. dealerships can significantly improve on the industry's average profit margin if they upgrade the capability of sales and service employees and pursue new sales formats, a McKinsey and Co. study concludes.



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Cooper-Standard said to be considering merger with TI AutomotiveAuto News

Cooper-Standard Holdings is weighing a merger with rival TI Automotive, looking to combine the world's two largest suppliers of fluid systems for cars and trucks, according to people familiar with the matter.



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GM takes next step to strengthen relationship with suppliersAuto News

General Motors is rolling out an initiative to forge deeper strategic partnerships in its supply base, promising a better business relationship with suppliers that work more closely and openly with the automaker to speed innovations to market.



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GM takes next step to strengthen relationship with suppliersAuto News

General Motors is rolling out an initiative to forge deeper strategic partnerships in its supply base, promising a better business relationship with suppliers that work more closely and openly with the automaker to speed innovations to market.



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