Toyota's big leap to aluminumAuto News

Toyota is set to become the next big automaker to begin making the expensive shift from steel to aluminum for parts like hoods and liftgates. Look for them on upcoming versions of the Lexus RX 350 crossover and Toyota Camry.



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Can Cadillac make it in New York?Auto News

New Cadillac chief Johan de Nysschen confirmed to Automotive News last week that Cadillac is considering relocating some functions to New York.



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ZF-TRW 'playing in a new league'Auto News

ZF's acquisition of TRW will put the German company in an elite group: Megasuppliers able to feed automakers' growing appetite for collision-avoidance technology.



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Honda, GM, crack down on certified-used rule bendersAuto News

Honda and GM, among others, are closely monitoring dealerships' compliance with certified used-vehicle programs -- and cracking down on rule breakers.



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New Cadillac boss dusts off Audi playbook, pushes autonomyAuto News

Johan de Nysschen believes the people who work at Cadillac can't just make cars to rival BMW and Mercedes -- they need to think like those juggernaut brands, too.



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High-volume dealer sues after Mitsubishi sells SoCal siteAuto News

Abbas Ahmadi's passion for cars like the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has made him a star in the automaker's retail network. His four Mitsubishi stores accounted for 3 percent of the automaker's total U.S. sales last year.



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Sports cars to shine in City of LightAuto News

The spotlight will be on sports cars at the Paris auto show, with debuts of models such as the Mercedes-AMG GT, Mazda MX-5 Miata and Audi TT roadster.



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Mercedes plans plug-in hybrids across lineupAuto News

Mercedes-Benz will introduce plug-in hybrids throughout its lineup.



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Tesla, dealers dispute impact of Mass. rulingAuto News

Tesla Motors Inc. says its win against dealers in Massachusetts' highest court last week bolsters its argument for selling directly.



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Toyota's thrill-seeking sideAuto News

The re-engineered 2015 Camry, which will arrive in U.S. showrooms this week, is a testament to the company's quest under President Akio Toyoda to shed a reputation for selling cars that are dependable but dull.



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UAW local ratifies Lear contract ending 2-tier wagesAuto News

UAW-represented employees at a Lear seat plant in Indiana ratified a new contract today ending a wage structure that pays new-hires less than their veteran colleagues.



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UAW local ratifies Lear contract 'overwhelmingly' Auto News

UAW-represented employees at a Lear seat plant in Indiana ratified a new contract today ending a wage structure that pays new-hires less than their veteran colleagues.



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