Nissan taps BMW's Krueger to head InfinitiAuto News

Nissan has poached BMW veteran Roland Krueger to head its leaderless Infiniti luxury unit, lending a touch of German flair to a brand struggling to break out of the second tier.



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BMW's larger 2-series droptop hits U.S. in early 2015Auto News

BMW's 2015 2-series convertible goes on sale early next year after debuting in October at the Paris auto show. The soft-top two-door will be launched in the U.S. as the 228i, 228i xDrive with all-wheel drive and M235i.



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GreenTech electric vehicle venture anticipates U.S. production in 4th quarterAuto News

A Chinese-affiliated electric vehicle venture that has generated more curiosity than cars during the past five years anticipates launching U.S. production by the end of this year.



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U.S. sales strength will hold through the year, Edmunds saysAuto News

August's surge in auto demand in the United States could help lift this year's sales totals above levels last seen in 2006, Edmunds.com analysts said today.



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Universal map accuracy will be crucial to autonomous vehicles, transport official saysAuto News

Michigan transportation chief Kirk Steudle today shared stories of some GPS mishaps to highlight one of the critical issues facing autonomous vehicles: They'll need precise mapping to lead them.



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Decision to build BMW's new electric Mini months awayAuto News

An electric version of the Mini that will move the classic British car further away from its original design will have to wait at least six months for a possible green light, BMW board member Peter Schwarzenbauer said.



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Racing-inspired $120,000 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT zooms into U.S. in AprilAuto News

The 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT two-door, the second vehicle developed by the brand's in-house performance arm, goes on sale in the United States next April.



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ZF's takeover bid for TRW causes stir in supplier's German home townAuto News

ZF Friedrichshafen's potential $11 billion takeover of TRW Automotive surprised and unsettled workers in the supplier's home town of Friedrichshafen, Germany. ZF's bid for TRW shows the financial might of Germany's stolid privately held companies.



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Audi plans to take over the wheel in stop-and-go drivingAuto News

Audi AG plans to roll out technology to enable autonomous driving in urban traffic, joining companies promoting features to ease the strain of operating a car.



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California generates 40% of U.S. plug-in car sales, report saysAuto News

California drivers are fueling the sale of rechargeable cars in the United States with more than 100,000 sold in the state in the last four years, representing about 40 percent of the domestic plug-in market.



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Delphi CEO O'Neal to retire in March; CFO Clark to succeed himAuto News

Delphi Automotive said CEO Rodney O'Neal will retire in March and be succeeded by CFO Kevin Clark. O'Neal, 61, will remain with Delphi as an adviser until the end of 2015, the former General Motors parts unit said in a statement today.



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Dodge Challenger Hellcat dealer ordering begins -- with a catchAuto News

Dodge will open dealer ordering for its new 707-hp 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat today, but the brand is changing its normal allocation methods to make sure the high-powered coupe gets into the hands of waiting enthusiasts.



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