Ford Lowers MPG Estimates, Again (6/12/14)

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Rattner says he saw 'GM nod' and 'GM salute' during rescueAuto News

Steven Rattner, the former auto czar who led the government bailouts of General Motors and Chrysler, says he witnessed GM's problematic management culture firsthand and was shocked -- and crash victim advocates are asking why he didn't act.



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Ford lowers mpg estimates on 6 models after internal auditAuto News

Ford is lowering fuel economy estimates on 6 key models, including several hybrid cars, as the EPA puts pressure on automakers to ensure mpg labels reflect real-world fuel efficiency.



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Nissan uses World Cup to embrace Hispanic customersAuto News

Nissan North America kicked off a Spanish-language ad campaign today to capitalize on twin opportunities: global mania for the World Cup soccer championship, and Nissan's own popularity among Hispanic consumers in the United States.



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GM Georgia move may preview handling of switch injury litigationAuto News

General Motors previewed how it may handle some death and injury lawsuits triggered by faulty ignition switches when it moved an already-settled case from state to federal court after the plaintiffs tried to revive their claim.



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Rattner says he saw 'GM nod' and 'GM salute' during bankruptcyAuto News

Steven Rattner, the former auto czar who led the government bailouts of General Motors and Chrysler, says he witnessed GM's problematic management culture firsthand and was shocked -- and crash victim advocates are asking why he didn't...



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Ford restates mpg estimates on 6 models after internal auditAuto News

Ford, for the second time in less than a year, is lowering fuel economy estimates on 6 key models, including several hybrid cars, in response to pressure from the EPA.



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Ford to restate mpg estimates on 6 models after audit, EPA saysAuto News

Ford, for the second time in less than a year, is lowering fuel economy estimates on 6 key models, including several hybrid cars, in response to pressure from the EPA.



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Ford to restate mpg estimates on 6 models after internal audit, EPA saysAuto News

For the second time in less than a year, Ford is lowering its fuel economy estimates for key models, including several hybrid cars, in response to pressure from the EPA.



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Musk says Tesla's patents are open to all automakersAuto News

Tesla Motors will relinquish its legal right to defend its electric vehicle patents 'against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use our technology," CEO Elon Musk said today.



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Visteon extends CEO Leuliette's contract through 2017Auto News

Visteon has extended CEO Tim Leuliette's employment contract through 2017, the company said today.



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GM ignition-switch defect response probed by 8 statesAuto News

GM delayed decision to recall almost 2.6 million cars for ignition-switch defects is being investigated by attorneys general in Florida, Connecticut and at least six more states.



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Tesla could open factory in Europe, Musk saysAuto News

Tesla will build a factory in Europe once sales of its electric cars reach 160,000 a year in the region, CEO Elon Musk said. Musk also hinted at sharing Tesla's patents to encourage other carmakers to embrace electric vehicles.



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Infiniti to make Q50 engines in Tennessee -- for EuropeAuto News

Infiniti will launch production of a new Mercedes-designed turbocharged 2-liter engine in Decherd, Tenn., this month, to power a Japanese-made Q50 that will sell only in Europe.



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