Mazda3 a casualty of Civic-Corolla warAuto News

The Mazda3 has racked up accolades as the driving enthusiast's choice in the compact segment since the redesigned 2014 model went on sale last fall. But its sales numbers tell a different story.



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For GM dealers: Simple fix, complex sales jobAuto News

Amid a barrage of investigations and bad press, General Motors' battle to reassure customers over its handling of the ignition-switch recall soon will expand to a new front: its dealerships.



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Apple invades cars' center stackAuto News

Apple's new CarPlay system lets drivers use their vehicle touch screens to access the company's apps for music, phone numbers, route guidance, e-mails -- you name it.



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Recall storm engulfs GMAuto News

A company that started the year on a wave of positive press surrounding its new CEO and its emergence from government ownership is suddenly facing an investigation by federal safety regulators, upcoming congressional hearings and a potential...



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Tesla: N.J. can't pull plug on usAuto News

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk says the electric-vehicle maker will explore "judicial remedies" to restore its ability to sell directly from two factory-owned stores in New Jersey.



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Top groups add stores and salesAuto News

The nation's largest dealership groups, both public and private, are bulking up -- adding stores and grabbing a larger share of U.S. new-car and light-truck sales.



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Help wanted: Industry restocks for recoveryAuto News

Showing increasing confidence in the pace and durability of the recovery, automakers are spending to restock depleted departments in core areas, such as sales, marketing, distribution, product planning and administration.



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Google drops shopping pilot, tests optionsAuto News

Google has discontinued an auto shopping pilot program for dealerships in the San Francisco area but continues to roll out marketing products for automakers and dealers.



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Fixed ops come first for Denver dealerAuto News

Mary Pacifico-Valley's first job after quitting college at age 19 was phoning customers of Rickenbaugh Cadillac in Denver -- a friendly voice to remind owners that it was time to come in for service. Today she owns the dealership.



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