GM seeks broader immunity in switch lawsuits Auto News

GM, moving to expand its immunity from lawsuits after recalling almost 29 million cars in North America, said it sees no need to try to settle customer claims until a judge decides whether it's legally responsible for faults in its predecessor's...



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Opel plans 'electric' successor to Ampera plug-in hybridAuto News

Opel said Wednesday it plans an "electric" successor to the Ampera. The plug-in hybrid was introduced across Europe in 2011 but will be discontinued.



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Suburban Collection buys BMW, Mercedes dealerships in Ann ArborAuto News

The Suburban Collection has acquired two more Michigan dealerships: BMW of Ann Arbor and Mercedes-Benz of Ann Arbor. The two dealerships were acquired from Sonic Automotive for an undisclosed amount.



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Nissan to add L.A. to 'No Charge to Charge' Leaf promotionAuto News

Nissan said today it will add Los Angeles to its 'No Charge to Charge' promotion for the Leaf electric vehicle on Aug. 15.



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GM lists more Cobalt, Ion fatalities in quarterly crash dataAuto News

In the first quarter, General Motors received claims that defects in the Chevrolet Cobalt and Saturn Ion caused 17 deaths and 167 injuries, according to data it submitted to federal safety regulators.



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GM lists more fatalities in quarterly crash data disclosuresAuto News

In the first quarter, General Motors received claims that defects in the Chevrolet Cobalt and Saturn Ion caused 17 deaths and 167 injuries, according to data it submitted to federal safety regulators.



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Fiat investors urged to vote against Chrysler mergerAuto News

Proxy advisor ISS has recommended that Fiat investors vote against a cross-border merger of the Italian carmaker and its U.S. unit Chrysler at a meeting on Aug. 1, saying it would reduce shareholder rights.



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Fiat investors urged to vote against Chrysler mergerAuto News

Proxy advisor ISS has recommended that Fiat investors vote against a cross-border merger of the Italian carmaker and its U.S. unit Chrysler at a meeting on Aug. 1, saying it would reduce shareholder rights.



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New-look Yaris will start at $15,670Auto News

Pricing on the 2015 Yaris, Toyota's struggling subcompact car, will start at $15,670, including shipping. Toyota gave the 2015 Yaris a face-lift in hopes that a newer look will attract more buyers.



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GM recalls 717,950 vehicles, pushing year's recall tally to 60Auto News

General Motors is recalling another 717,950 vehicles in the United States, mostly 2010-12 model year cars and crossovers, lifting its total for the year to a record 60 safety campaigns covering around 29 million vehicles globally.



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Japan readies fuel cell subsidies in bet on Toyota's next big thingAuto News

Japan is readying subsidies to help Toyota and key suppliers take the lead in hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles that could top $400 million over the next several years if the most bullish projections for the technology play out.



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Hyundai nabs a win in J.D. Power APEAL Study a month after leading IQSAuto News

For the first time, Hyundai is the top-ranked nonpremium brand in the J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study -- a month after leading nonpremium brands in the company's Initial Quality Study.



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Hyundai top nonpremium brand in J.D. Power APEAL Study a month after leading IQSAuto News

For the first time, Hyundai is the top-ranked nonpremium brand in the J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study -- a month after leading nonpremium brands in the company's Initial Quality Study.



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GM sales surge despite recalls as Barra proves quality sellsAuto News

General Motors' Mary Barra is projected to report her second straight quarter of rising sales, adding to evidence that the CEO is weathering the biggest wave of recalls in automotive history. Second-quarter revenue may rise 2.



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Lithia Q2 profits hit record highsAuto News

Lithia Motors today reported the highest adjusted quarterly net income in the company's history -- a 29 percent surge to $35 million.



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VW 'urgently' needs higher profit to fund future growth, Winterkorn tells staffAuto News

VW CEO Martin Winterkorn told workers today that the automaker "urgently" needs higher profit to help fund future expansion. Winterkorn plans to cut costs by 5 billion euros ($6.



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Nissan pledges to keep it quirky after cutting CubeAuto News

Nissan pledges to add an 'iconic' design to keep its lineup quirky after cutting two of the brand's most polarizing nameplates, the Cube and Murano CrossCabriolet.



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Marchionne says Fiat Chrysler tie-up with VW was never on agendaAuto News

Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne quashed all speculation of a possible tie-up with Volkswagen Group today, saying the idea had never been on the agenda.



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Brembo to invest nearly $100M in new Michigan foundry, expand capacityAuto News

Italian brakes maker Brembo will build a new foundry in Michigan to expand its manufacturing capability in the United States, betting on continued strength of the country's automotive sector.



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Daimler quarterly earnings rise 12% on sales of S classAuto News

Daimler said second-quarter profit rose 12 percent as Mercedes S class sales doubled and the company scaled back spending.



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