Battle of the Luxury Leaders (11/04/14)

BMW slim lead over Benz; MKC gives Lincoln a lift; older cars lower brand loyalty, study says; Chevy...

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VW joining with Fiat Chrysler would be 'brilliant' idea, Krafcik speculatesAuto News

A merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Volkswagen would create a well-balanced global automaker that would be highly profitable, John Krafcik, president of auto-buying website TrueCar, said today.



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Marchionne gains $13 million with stock sale after Ferrari dealAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne made about 10.7 million euros ($13.4 million) from a surge in the automaker's share price after he announced a plan to spin off Ferrari.



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GM to roll out Android cars in 2016, supplier saysAuto News

General Motors is preparing to introduce Android-based infotainment systems -- the same Google platform used on more than 1 billion mobile devices, from smartphones and tablet computers to computerized wristwatches -- starting in late 2016,...



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Acura to Jeep, SEMA showcases performance, off-road mojoAuto News

Automakers are showing off customized high-performance vehicles this week in Las Vegas at the Special Equipment Market Association's yearly show.



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Mercedes G-Code concept previews Audi Q1 rival, reports sayAuto News

Mercedes unveiled the G-Code concept at the opening of its new product engineering center in Beijing this week and reports say the design could preview the look of a subcompact SUV to rival the upcoming Audi Q1.



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GM offers gift cards as bait for owners to get recalled cars fixedAuto News

General Motors is dangling $25 gift cards to Starbucks, Bass Pro Shops and other retailers to persuade nearly 1 million owners of recalled cars with faulty ignition switches to get them fixed.



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GM axes U.S. version of Chevy Captiva Sport -- a fleet stapleAuto News

GM has discontinued the U.S. version of the Chevrolet Captiva Sport, ending a three-year run for the fleet-only small crossover.



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AutoNation's October new-vehicle retail sales rise 8%Auto News

AutoNation said its new-vehicle retail sales climbed 8 percent in October from the year-ago month, reaching 24,844 vehicles.



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Ford calls back more than 202,000 vehicles in five N.A. recallsAuto News

Ford said today it will call back 202,241 vehicles in five North American recalls covering several issues, including an incorrect repair in a previous recall.



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Nissan recalls Infiniti hybrid sedans for software, transmission issuesAuto News

Nissan said today it is recalling more than 14,000 hybrid Infiniti Q50 and Q70 luxury sedans globally due to possible software and transmission issues.



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Continental considers ending battery partnership amid low EV demandAuto News

Continental said it may end a battery cell joint venture with South Korean partner SK Innovation because of slower-than-expected growth in demand for electric cars.



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Ford sued over sexual harassment allegations at Chicago plantAuto News

A lawyer who previously won a large settlement in a sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit against Ford filed a lawsuit Monday on behalf of four plaintiffs and 'hundreds' of others in similar situations, alleging sexual harassment,...



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Mercedes preps midsize cargo, passenger van for U.S.Auto News

Mercedes-Benz is using the giant Specialty Equipment Market Association show this week to preview a midsize van scheduled to arrive in North America in about a year.



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Nissan profit rises as record U.S. sales offset China slowdownAuto News

Nissan reported a slight increase in quarterly profit as record sales in the U.S. dulled the impact of a slowdown in China and continuing problems in Russia.



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BMW profit rises 17% as SUV demand outpaces EVs, MiniAuto News

BMW said third-quarter earnings before interest and tax rose 17 percent as surging demand for its SUVs more than offset slow sales of its electric cars and Mini brand.



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