Chrysler to make stop-start standard on some 200s, Jeep Cherokees for 2015Auto News

Engine stop-start -- a fuel-saving technology -- will become a standard feature later this year on some 2015 Jeep Cherokee SUVs and Chrysler 200 sedans, Chrysler Group said today.



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Hyundai pitches Sonata to familiesAuto News

The hottest addition to this week's round-up of viral videos is "Family Racer" from Hyundai.



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Bad Inflators Lead to Regional Callbacks (6/23/14)

Chrysler, BMW repairing airbags in humid climates; fleet sales to rise; Ford China store blitz; BMW...

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GM creates 'excellence' post, names new N.A. manufacturing headAuto News

GM is moving North American manufacturing chief Gerald Johnson to a newly created "operational excellence" post reporting directly to CEO Mary Barra. He will be replaced by former labor negotiator Cathy Clegg.



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Fleet buyers want to expand, add alternative-fuel vehicles, survey findsAuto News

Middle-market companies are looking to expand and tweak their aging vehicle fleets in light of the improving economic outlook and rising fuel costs, an industry survey released today found.



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Eaton to pay Meritor $500 million, avoid trial and possible $2.4 billion claimAuto News

Eaton Corp. dodged a potential $2.4 billion damage claim from Meritor Inc. by agreeing to pay $500 million to head off a jury trial that was set to begin today in federal court in Wilmington.



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GM recall saga triggering a new reality for automakers, suppliersAuto News

Automotive manufacturers must -- because they can't afford not to -- protect themselves from liability in every aspect of production.



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GM's effort to fix relationships with suppliers hits a rough patchAuto News

Grace Lieblein has been doing a lot to repair General Motors' strained relationship with its suppliers during her 18 months as global purchasing chief.



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No apologies from Cadillac CMOAuto News

Uwe Ellinghau is unapologetic about pushing four-wheeled symbols of affluence.



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Honda, Nissan, Mazda expand recalls over Takata airbag flawAuto News

The recall storm embroiling Takata airbags widened today with Honda, Nissan and Mazda calling back nearly 3 million vehicles to fix possibly defective inflator propellant made in North America.



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