How a billion-dollar deal is frustrating Nissan in New YorkAuto News

In 2011, New York City awarded Nissan the exclusive contract to supply all of the taxis sold there for 10 years. So far, the contract has given Nissan little to celebrate.



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BMW's Krueger must strengthen core products and improve in some nichesAuto News

Harald Krueger, the 49-year-old tapped last week to become BMW's next CEO, has some work ahead to maintain the German automaker's competitive edge. Among the challenges: strengthening core products to combat much-improved rivals.



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Daimler's new CEO contenderAuto News

Mercedes-Benz sales and marketing chief Ola Kaellenius is emerging as a formidable candidate to replace Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche.



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Five crucial connected-car questions for 2015Auto News

Many automakers plan to unveil their latest and greatest connected car technology in January at the International CES in Las Vegas and at the Detroit auto show. Here are five questions that could get some added clarity in 2015.



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Last-minute Prius styling rebuff shows Toyota's new focus on designAuto News

Toyota President Akio Toyoda's push for more arresting design played a key role in an uncharacteristic move last year.



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Hyundai moves money to regain mojoAuto News

Determined not to let hard-won market share gains slip away, Hyundai Motor America CEO Dave Zuchowski is redirecting marketing dollars and asking for a bigger budget from his bosses in Korea.



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Ford deploys kiosks to push F-150Auto News

But even before the new Ford F-150s arrive in showrooms in large numbers, some dealerships can give shoppers a good look at the redesigned pickup truck with video kiosks.



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Retired rentals ding pricesAuto News

The talk in remarketing circles has been about how the rising tide of off-lease vehicles will push used-car prices down. But more retired rental units are destined to hit the market next year, too.



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Chevy's next-gen cars will get Corvette styling cues, says Welburn Auto News

Subtle design elements of the Corvette will be recognizable in many of Chevrolet's upcoming cars



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Where are the GM program vehicles?Auto News

The flow of retired rental vehicles that General Motors normally sells at auction to its dealers has slowed to a trickle since mid-November, dealers say.



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Urban-living trend a chance to branch out and upAuto News

Few dealers would get far offering a $2,500-a-month lease. Not on a car, anyway.



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Takata tightens screws on suppliers as airbag crisis mounts, report saysAuto News

Takata has begun enforcing tighter quality controls on a group of parts suppliers as the auto safety equipment maker boosts production to replace millions of air bags recalled for a potentially deadly defect, people familiar with the situation told...



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