A Ford Quick Lane sized for TexasAuto News

On a clear day, you can see Pep Boys, Jiffy Lube and Firestone service shops from Planet Ford-Lincoln in Spring, Texas. Still, the dealership is building the largest Ford Motor Co. Quick Lane operation, with 28 lanes.



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Chevy guy: Awkward and upwardAuto News

Rikk Wilde's stumbling, train wreck of a free-truck presentation to the World Series MVP made him, literally, an overnight sensation. Now Chevy's trying to make the most of it.



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Sergio sends message with quick exits Auto News

Last year, Chrysler quality chief Doug Betts praised boss Sergio Marchionne, saying the CEO's culture of accountability was just what the automaker needed. Last week, Betts became an unwitting poster child for Marchionne's methods.



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GM, Renault, VW, others bet on megaplatformsAuto News

GM, Volkswagen, Toyota and Renault-Nissan are among the automakers embracing flexible, globally compatible megaplatforms as a key to future success. Rivals that don't join them, including Fiat Chrysler, run a risk of being left behind, analysts say.



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Getting suppliers 'to believe in GM'Auto News

General Motors CEO Mary Barra has made 'building relationships' a key focus of her first nine months, from dealers to politicians to the media. But repairing frayed ties with suppliers might top the list.



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How to buy a car in 31 minutesAuto News

To see if Sonic Automotive's new approach to selling cars really works, Automotive News Staff Reporter Amy Wilson headed to the dealership group's trailblazing Town and Country Toyota store in Charlotte, N.C.



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Takata airbag recall puts pressure on Honda Auto News

Embroiled in a massive recall related to airbags, Honda Motor Co. and its U.S. dealers have gotten off to an orderly start in repairing affected vehicles.



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Few auto industry issues are riding on the midterm electionsAuto News

The outcome of Tuesday's midterm elections may change the mix of red and blue in Congress, but it won't have much impact on the auto industry.



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GM gets 2nd chance with VoltAuto News

The redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid will be quicker, lighter and more fuel efficient than its predecessor. And it will probably carry less baggage.



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Infiniti embraces events marketingAuto News

Infiniti Motor Co. will ask its new global ad agency to turn up the volume on public events and customer interaction as it hunts for customers in new markets around the world.



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