Ford and suppliers jointly benchmark competitors' vehiclesAuto News

Ford is inviting suppliers to help benchmark other companies' vehicles and parts before Ford launches new models -- a move that is starting to pay dividends.



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Where will autonomous cars prepare for urban challenges?Auto News

The advent of autonomous cars is forcing automakers to rethink the traditional proving ground and strike a balance between existing test tracks and the realities of today's bustling cities.



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GM used flawed system to yank N.Y. franchise, judge rulesAuto News

The owners of a small dealership near New York City have won a legal challenge stymieing General Motors' bid to terminate his franchise, a ruling that could help other dealers targeted by automakers for subpar sales.



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Takata engineers struggled to maintain airbag quality, documents revealAuto News

Manufacturing problems with Takata airbags go beyond what the supplier has disclosed to federal safety regulators about why the devices are at risk of exploding with dangerous force, according to internal company documents reviewed by Reuters.



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Takata engineers struggled to maintain air bag quality, documents revealAuto News

Manufacturing problems with Takata airbags go beyond what the supplier has disclosed to U.S. safety regulators about why the devices are at risk of exploding with dangerous force, according to internal company documents reviewed by Reuters.



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