Older, wiser and well-connected, Bill Ford stands ready to get more involvedAuto News

Alan Mulally's departure from Ford Motor Co. on July 1 will be a big change for the automaker and its new CEO, Mark Fields. But especially, it will open a new chapter for Bill Ford.



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Hyundai fields a more athletic Sonata for '15Auto News

After shaking up the industry with the previous Sonata's swoopy sheet metal, Hyundai engineers focused most on improving driving dynamics for the mid-sized sedan's seventh generation.



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GM digs deep to fix safety problemsAuto News

If recalls are a kind of a manufacturer do-over, this month's recall of some Chevrolet Cobalts and HHRs for a power-steering defect was a do-over of a do-over.



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Chrysler's 200 rollout plan: Patience paysAuto News

Chrysler dealers eager to crank up sales of the redesigned 2015 200 will have to wait a few more months.



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Next-gen Prius launch delayed 6 monthsAuto News

Toyota Motor Corp. has delayed the start of production for the fourth-generation Prius from next spring until December 2015. Engineers are sweating the details of a new vehicle architecture and the company's next-generation hybrid system.



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Google puts phones on lockdownAuto News

Governments have mainly tried to fight distracted driving with laws banning handset use or texting in the car -- laws that are widely flouted. Google and its partners from the auto industry are taking an approach that's more carrot than stick.



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High-end Hyundai buyers enjoy private lounge, dinners and moreAuto News

The lounge inside Burns Hyundai in Marlton, N.J., offers red-carpet perks to Genesis and Equus buyers. It has been essential to winning over customers from brands such as Lexus, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.



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Subsidy question looms over Toyota FCVAuto News

A sparse refueling network won't be the only hurdle facing Toyota Motor Corp.'s new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. A generous dollop of government subsidies will also be necessary for the car.



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2-year leases take off at ToyotaAuto News

Toyota is seeing a strong shift into two-year leases this year, a trend that promises quicker customer turnarounds and fuller used-car inventories down the road.



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Time to apply for PACE supplier awardsAuto News

The Automotive News PACE Awards, which honor game-changing innovation by suppliers, is accepting applications for the 2015 competition. The application deadline is Aug. 29. Go to autonews.



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