Volkswagen, Fiat, play off the new and the oldAuto News

The new Jetta: refined German engineering; its owner: flip-flops, plaid shorts and large drink.



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Tesla courts suppliers to stop bill banning direct sales in MichiganAuto News

With the fate of Tesla's sales in Michigan on the desk of Gov. Rick Snyder, the electric carmaker is looking for support from its supply base in the state.



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Concerned Cadillac Dealers (10/20/14)

GM says big network can be asset as some stores fear consolidation; Hyundai seeks capacity; Porsche...

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Toyota recalls 247,000 vehicles in U.S. over Takata airbagsAuto News

Toyota recalled 247,000 cars, SUVs and pickup trucks in the United States today because of potentially defective front passenger airbag inflators from Japanese supplier Takata that can rupture and spray metal shrapnel, according to federal safety...



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Deaths linked to GM ignition-switch defect rise to 29Auto News

The program to compensate victims of a faulty ignition switch in GM vehicles has approved two new death claims, bringing the total number of deaths linked so far to the switch to 29, according to a report released on Monday by the lawyer overseeing...



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Tesla's sales limits in Michigan tightened by one word of lawAuto News

By the removal of a personal pronoun from state law, a bill awaiting Governor Rick Snyder's signature would make it harder for Tesla Motors to sell its electric vehicles directly to customers in Michigan.



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918 Spyder nearly sold out, Porsche saysAuto News

Porsche's limited-run 918 Spyder is nearing sellout status.



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Jaguar Land Rover is in talks for U.S. plant, report saysAuto News

Jaguar Land Rover is in talks with several southern U.S. states about building a factory that would eventually produce 200,000 vehicles a year, a UK newspaper reported. JLR did not confirm or deny the report.



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A terrible wreck, but not a total lossAuto News

Most dealerships send totaled cars straight to the junkyard. White Bear Mitsubishi put one on display, and it has been reaping the rewards ever since.



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