Cadillac's edgy exterior styling evolvesAuto News

The sharp edges and creases of Cadillac's art-and-science design language remain, but the lines have softened And it's what goes on between the lines -- the sculpting and ripples and reflective surfacing -- that points to where Cadillac design is...

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1st Canadian sales crown near for FCAAuto News

Fiat Chrysler is poised to claim the Canadian sales crown for the first time in Chrysler's 90-year history in the country, when final results are released Jan. 5.

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Volvo aims new flagship at German luxury rivalsAuto News

With Volvo's new S90 sedan that goes on sale in July, the brand wants to continue its revival and move from premium to luxury, says the company's chief U.S. marketer.

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Chevrolet, Toyota raise game in green battleAuto News

The redesigned and re-engineered Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid and Toyota Prius hybrid enter the 2016 model year as two of the nation's most fuel-efficient cars, according to the latest EPA fuel economy guide.

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GM fails to avert first ignition-switch U.S. trialAuto News

A U.S. judge on Wednesday rejected General Motors' bid to dismiss the first so-called "bellwether" case over defective ignition switches in its vehicles, clearing the way for a Jan. 11 trial.

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N.H. Supreme Court upholds 'dealer bill of rights'Auto News

The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ruled against a challenge to the state's 'dealer bill of rights' by farm-equipment makers, which had held up implementation of 2013 revisions to the state law.

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Chevy Silverado ad portrays 'mobile office' capabilityAuto News

A new Chevrolet ad paints the 2015 Silverado pickup as a mobile office thanks to its 4G LTE connectivity.

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Pep Boys agrees to be acquired by Icahn for more than $1 billionAuto News

Pep Boys agreed to be acquired by Carl Icahn for more than $1 billion after tire giant Bridgestone backed down from a bidding war with the billionaire investor.

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Wheel supplier Superior gets makeover under new CEO StebbinsAuto News

Superior Industries, the longtime auto supplier with roots dating back to 1957 in southern California, is reinventing itself and the wheels it makes.

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Hyundai, Kia ordered to trim cross holdings by Korean antitrust authoritiesAuto News

South Korea's antitrust regulator ordered Hyundai Motor Group to cut cross-shareholdings strengthened by a merger between two steelmaking affiliates.

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Bridgestone relents, Icahn prevails in $1 billion bidding war for Pep BoysAuto News

Tire giant Bridgestone backed down from a bidding war with billionaire investor Carl Icahn, declining to match his takeover offer of more than $1 billion for the Pep Boys auto-parts retail chain.

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DuPont to cut 1,700 Delaware-based jobs ahead of Dow mergerAuto News

DuPont said it will cut about 28 percent of its workforce in its home state of Delaware in early 2016 as the chemical company proceeds with a merger with Michigan's Dow Chemical Co.

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The year's most memorable marketing momentsAuto News

Memorable moments in marketing in 2015

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Chevy Trax Midnight Edition goes to the darkened sideAuto News

The small Chevrolet Trax SUV is getting the Midnight Edition treatment next year.

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Automotive News looks back at 63 years of top storiesAuto News

Every year since 1953, reporters and editors at Automotive News have chosen the year's top auto story. Here are their picks.

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Kia tops chart with 12-second revealAuto News

Kia tops our last viral video chart of the year with a 12-second reveal of a static car.

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Icahn sweetens bid for Pep Boys to more than $1 billionAuto News

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn raised his offer for Pep Boys to $18.50 a share in cash, or more than $1 billion, escalating a bidding war with Bridgestone for the car-parts chain.

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Carfax owner buys Canadian vehicle-history provider for $460 millionAuto News

IHS said today it has acquired Carproof, a Canadian used-vehicle history provider, for $460 million.

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From Iacocca to Visteon, Leuliette reflects on 42 years in the auto industryAuto News

The 43-year professional history of Tim Leuliette mirrors the industry in which he ascended the ranks.

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Audi to add compact Q2 in expansion of SUV lineAuto News

Audi AG will add an SUV and revamp an existing SUV next year as the luxury-car unit of Volkswagen AG widens offerings in the auto industry's fastest-growing model segment.

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Hyundai hires former Lamborghini exec Fitzgerald to shape strategy for GenesisAuto News

Hyundai Motor Co. has hired former Lamborghini executive Manfred Fitzgerald in the latest effort by the South Korean automaker to shed its image as a value-for-money brand.

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Audi pares back 2016 spending plans Auto News

Audi has reined in its spending plans for 2016 and delayed the construction of a new wind tunnel on Monday, after the group was hit by a scandal over rigged emissions tests.

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Mercedes' new U.S. boss inherits full pipelineAuto News

Incoming Mercedes-Benz USA boss Dietmar Exler will face mounting competition among luxury automakers in 2016 just as his brand reaches the peak of its product offensive.

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Quotables from notablesAuto News

From Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne and General Motors CEO Mary Barra, a look back at notable quotes from notable people in 2015.

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Hot topics, trends to watch in 2016Auto News

Record certified used-vehicle sales. Strong used-vehicle prices, even amid rising inventory. It was a booming year in the automotive remarketing world in 2015. Here are 10 topics and trends to watch in 2016.

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Mazda's likely U.S. strategy: Boost sales of crossoversAuto News

Masahiro Moro, who takes the reins at Mazda in North America, laid out a likely agenda in an interview in September at the Frankfurt auto show: Build customer loyalty and profits by increasing crossover sales.

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O'Sullivan says Mazda poised for healthy growthAuto News

Jim O'Sullivan, who helped guide Mazda's transition from a Ford-controlled affiliate to independent automaker, says he's leaving the company with the right products in the right segments, and a healthy approach to selling them.

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A mobile alternative to clip-out couponsAuto News

Andy Mohr Automotive lets website visitors download service coupons to Android Pay and Apple Wallet, an effort to drive service traffic and forge digital relationships with customers.

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Automotive News' biggest stories of 2015Auto News

U.S. light-vehicle sales climbed for the sixth straight year in 2015, a run of success unmatched in the American car business since that giddy stretch from 1921-26.

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Denso sees 60% sales boost from driver-assist systems through 2020Auto News

Denso forecast that revenue for its safety and automated driving systems will rise by 60 percent by 2020 as the Toyota-affiliated supplier plans to focus more on driver-assist functions.

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Ferrari recalls 185 California T vehicles due to fuel leak riskAuto News

Ferrari North America is recalling some 2016 California T vehicles due to the risk of a fuel leak in the engine compartment, according to a U.S. notice on Friday.

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10 connected car questions for 2016Auto News

From Google's autonomous car plans to virtual reality in the car business, here are 10 car technology questions for 2016

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How Google could put Ford out front in the race to build self-driving vehiclesAuto News

In the mad rush to build autonomous vehicles, Ford may be set to leapfrog the competition by doing a deal with Google to build a fleet of self-driving cars to the tech giant's specifications.

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Pep Boys agrees to $947 million Bridgestone bid, shuns IcahnAuto News

Pep Boys agreed to a $947 million takeover offer from tire giant Bridgestone, shunning a competing bid from billionaire investor Carl Icahn that had promised a higher price.

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Fiat Chrysler recalling 570,000 SUVs for fire risksAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it will recall 570,000 SUVs for fire risks in two campaigns linked to problems with vanity mirror wiring and a low-pressure hose.

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Toyota tops global car sales in Nov., outsells VW for 5th straight monthAuto News

Toyota sold more cars than Volkswagen AG for the fifth consecutive month in November, putting the Japanese firm on track to remain the world's top-selling automaker in 2015 as sales at the German maker suffer following a diesel emissions scandal.

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The biggest auto industry blunders of 2015Auto News

From Volksagen's diesel emissions scandal to Ford's F-150 crash-test do-over, we look back at the 10 biggest blunders of 2015.

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Latest airbag death shows flaw in U.S. recall systemAuto News

The latest fatality linked to a Takata airbag -- eight have occurred in the U.S. -- highlights a flawed recall system that all-too-often fails to lead to critical repairs and can take years to complete.

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The most thrilling concept cars now stand a better chance of being madeAuto News

When an automaker unveils a concept car, it's usually a chance to talk about its own brand and focus on the car's special, unique future.

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U.S. Sales to Hit 18 Million in '16? (12/23/15)

U.S. sales to hit 18 million in ‘16?; 8th U.S death tied to Takata inflator; Disruptors: Man...
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Icahn sweetens Pep Boys offer with vow to top BridgestoneAuto News

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn sweetened his offer to acquire Pep Boys with a promise to top any bid from Bridgestone up to about $1.01 billion.

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U.S. says 8th U.S. death linked to Takata airbag ruptureAuto News

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today that an eighth U.S. death is linked to a faulty Takata airbag inflator, marking the first reported death since April and ninth death worldwide.

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Honda scolded Takata as deadly airbag crisis unfolded in U.S.Auto News

Four months before U.S.

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Hyundai, Kia buying captive finance stake from GE CapitalAuto News

Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors are bulking up their stakes in the automakers' captive finance company by buying shares held by GE Capital.

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Driverless cars give trial lawyers bottomless list of defendantsAuto News

Imagine a robot car with no one behind the wheel hitting another driverless car. Who's at fault? No one knows. But plaintiff's lawyers are salivating at the prospects for big paydays from such accidents.

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2016 Nissan Titan XD starts at $41,485Auto News

Pricing for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD crew cab will begin at $41,485 when it goes on sale at U.S. dealerships Wednesday.

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Spending Big on Holiday Ads (12/22/15)

Who’s spending big on holiday ads; UAW sues VW after Tenn. victory; Ford patent filings flow;...
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Nissan calls story on Boston dealers 'disappointing, one-sided'Auto News

Your Dec. 21 story, 'In Boston, Nissan's a tough sell to dealers' was a disappointing, one-sided portrayal of our company's business in the Boston market and beyond.

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Porsche union workers agree to concessions to produce electric carAuto News

Porsche workers have agreed to concessions worth several hundred million euros to secure production of an all-electric sports car at the manufacturer's biggest plant, a company spokesman said.

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VW refuses collective bargaining for Tenn. workers, UAW chargesAuto News

The UAW said it filed charges against Volkswagen AG, claiming the company is refusing to enter into collective bargaining for a portion of workers at its assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Ford recalls 313,000 cars for lighting failuresAuto News

Ford said it will recall 313,000 older cars for headlight failures linked to 11 crashes, as well as 4,700 vans, pick-ups and mid-sized trucks for assorted issues.

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LKQ to buy European spare parts supplier Rhiag in $1.1 billion dealAuto News

Aftermarket supplier LKQ said it would buy Italy's Rhiag-Inter Auto Parts Italia SpA, owned by private equity firm Apax Partners LLP, to expand in the European auto spare parts market.

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VW plans to drop 'Das Auto' slogan as part of image rebuildAuto News

Scarred by a public relations thrashing over its diesel emissions cheating scandal, Volkswagen is planning an image offensive, and its "Das Auto" global advertising slogan is an early casualty.

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Former Nissan CEO who negotiated Renault alliance diesAuto News

Yoshikazu Hanawa, the former Nissan president and CEO who negotiated an alliance with Renault SA in a 1999 agreement that rescued the indebted Japanese automaker, has died.

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Driverless cars spell danger for one of world's top part makersAuto News

Jtekt, a Japanese company that once revolutionized the auto industry by inventing electric power steering, now finds itself on the wrong side of the latest technology innovation: driverless cars.

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Ford applies for record number of patents as CEO strives for innovationAuto News

Ford has sought a record number of patents in 2015 as CEO Mark Fields pushes the company toward Silicon Valley-style innovation.

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Mercedes-Benz joins Super Mario Bros.Auto News

Mercedes-Benz digitizes the GLA and throws it into the 2-D world of plumbers, munchkins, and one particularly angry humanoid dinosaur.

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Ford in talks with Google to build self-driving carsAuto News

Ford and Google are in talks to have the automaker build Google's next-generation autonomous cars under contract, Automotive News has learned.

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Mazda's O'Sullivan to retire as head of N.A. operations; Masahiro Moro to take helm Jan. 1Auto News

Jim O'Sullivan, an auto industry veteran and current CEO of Mazda's North American Operations, will retire at the end of the year, the automaker said today. Mazda has named Masahiro Moro as O'Sullivan's successor.

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CEO Cannon Leaving Mercedes USA (12/21/15)

M-B names new U.S. chief; Cannon to head sports firm; U.S. fines BMW $40 million for Mini-recall...
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Nissan, BMW build fast-charging EV stations in 19 statesAuto News

U.S. electric-car drivers have access to an additional 120 DC electric fast-charging stations nationwide thanks to a partnership between BMW and Nissan.

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BMW agrees to consent order, fine up to $40 million over slow Mini recallAuto News

BMW today was hit with a civil penalty of up to $40 million for failing to recall more than 30,000 Mini Coopers quickly enough.

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Hyundai Ioniq spied at shoot in CaliforniaAuto News

Hyundai's new eco-car, the Ioniq, was recently spotted at a commercial shoot in southern California. The Ioniq, set to debut in South Korea next month, has not been shown in public.

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Hyundai Ioniq spied in at shoot in CaliforniaAuto News

Hyundai's new eco-car, the Ioniq, was recently spotted at a commercial shoot in southern California. The Ioniq, set to debut in South Korea next month, has not been shown in public.

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BMW hit with $40 million U.S. penalty for safety lapsesAuto News

U.S. auto safety regulators today fined BMW $10 million, part of a $40 million civil settlement over the German automaker's safety lapses.

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Mercedes U.S. chief Cannon to leave; Dietmar Exler named successorAuto News

Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Steve Cannon is leaving the automaker to head the company that owns the Atlanta Falcons. Dietmar Exler, 47, will become CEO of Mercedes Benz USA effective Jan. 1, Mercedes said in a statement today.

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Cox hires new ad agency for Autotrader, Kelley Blue BookAuto News

Cox Automotive has appointed Zambezi as the lead brand strategy and creative agency for its Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book brands following a competitive review.

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Mercedes U.S. chief Cannon to leave Jan. 1; Dietmar Exler named successorAuto News

Mercedes Benz USA CEO Steve Cannon is leaving the automaker to head the company that owns the Atlanta Falcons. Dietmar Exler, 47, will become CEO of Mercedes Benz USA effective Jan. 1, Mercedes said in a statement today.

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Carl Icahn raises offer for Pep Boys, tops Bridgestone's bidAuto News

U.S. auto parts retailer Pep Boys said billionaire investor Carl Icahn raised his offer to buy the company to $16.50 per share, topping Bridgestone's previous offer of $15.50 per share.

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Akio Toyoda resigns from Olympic organizing committeeAuto News

Toyota President Akio Toyoda resigned from his position as vice chairman of the organizing committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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Hyundai expected to miss global sales target for first time since 2008 Auto News

Hyundai is poised to sell fewer vehicles than it projected for the first time since the global financial crisis, after an economic slowdown sapped demand in China and emerging-market earnings slumped due to unfavorable exchange rates.

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Fuji CEO Yasuyuki Yoshinaga: As Subaru's sales skyrocket, its parent races to meet demandAuto News

Yasuyuki Yoshinaga, CEO of Subaru-maker Fuji Heavy Industries, talks about expanding capacity to meet the brand's breakneck sales growth, plans for a new three-row crossover and other matters in this QandA.

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Ford CEO Mark Fields: With an eye on the future, the automaker explores new ideasAuto News

More than a year into his tenure as CEO of Ford Motor Co., Mark Fields has a redesigned F-150 and two updated SUVs at his disposal just as demand for those types of vehicles is surging.

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Subaru boss: More sales, more outputAuto News

Years ahead of schedule in achieving his North America sales goal, Subaru's global boss Yasuyuki Yoshinaga says he will raise the target again next spring as demand continues to soar. Any plant expansion will likely take place in Indiana.

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FCA weighs Jeep satellite operationsAuto News

Fiat Chrysler is considering a plan that would allow dealers to open Jeep satellite stores, according to a company insider. The move could boost sales and free space in crowded FCA showrooms.

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GM seeks a market beyond the snow belt for awd modelsAuto News

All-wheel drive isn't just for the snow belt anymore. That's the gist of the pitch that will come from Buick when the redesigned 2017 LaCrosse sedan comes out next summer.

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Lear's 'smart' bid to revolutionize the car seatAuto News

Auto suppliers Lear, Faurecia, Johnson Controls and Magna are working on smart seats that use biometric sensors to monitor the mood and condition of drivers, a feature that could begin appearing in vehicles within a few years.

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Army veteran's discipline cuts used-car recon time in half Auto News

An Army vet cut vehicle reconditioning time in half at three Greenway Automotive dealerships in Orlando, which sped inventory to turn and slashed costs, by creating and adhering to strict standards and procedures.

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In Boston, Nissan's a tough sell to dealersAuto News

Nissan's frayed relations with dealers can be seen in Boston, where one abandoned store sits vacant and the company has had problems filling two open points, sources say.

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TrueCar wins, but fights onAuto News

TrueCar appears to be ending a tough 2015 with some gifts under the tree: Four of the five lawsuits filed against it this year have been dismissed or withdrawn. TrueCar can't break out the eggnog just yet.

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Ghosn: Nissan, Renault each need CEOs after himAuto News

Carlos Ghosn, joint CEO of Nissan and Renault, will ramp up integration of the companies next year by focusing on a new area of operation. But he says there is one are where he eventually wants to decouple the partners: the CEO suite.

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VW's core brand feels the pain of cost cuttingAuto News

Volkswagen Group is trimming the number of components it uses at its core Volkswagen brand to soften the cost impact of the diesel emissions scandal.

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VW chairman eyes job rotation for key roles, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen plans to limit the time staff can remain in certain roles, its supervisory board chairman told a German newspaper, in a step to improve oversight at the German carmaker.

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Is self-driving technology becoming commoditized? Auto News

George Hotz's claim that he built a driverless car in his garage has created a debate on Wall Street about the future for automotive technology suppliers such as Mobileye.

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Mercedes won't 'go crazy' to win U.S. luxury raceAuto News

MBUSA CEO Steve Cannon says Mercedes will finish the year strong with record sales. But he won't go crazy with incentives to win the luxury-sales title.

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End of the 'free lunch on interest rates'Auto News

Higher interest rates most likely won't dampen new car sales, but will mean a more competitive environment, and possibly slimmer profits, for automakers, dealers and lenders.

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VW gets extended deadline from Calif. for diesel emissions plan reviewAuto News

The California Air Resources Board said it was extending a deadline to approve or reject a diesel emissions repair plan submitted by Volkswagen for nearly 500,000 2.0-liter vehicles until Jan. 14.

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UAW members ratify contract with steering parts supplier NexteerAuto News

UAW-represented workers approved a new contract with Nexteer Automotive nearly two weeks after overwhelmingly rejecting a previous deal and engaging in a one-day strike.

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Nissan CEO focuses on Toyota in sales raceAuto News

CEO Carlos Ghosn said Nissan North America's market share should be cruising above 10 percent by 2020 and 'closing the gap' with that of its top Japanese rival, Toyota.

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Can a former GM exec chart VW's brand course?Auto News

Volkswagen Group CEO Matthias Mueller has a big challenge for former GM executive Thomas Sedran -- figure out where the embattled automaker and its 12 brands need to be in 2025 and create a road map to get there.

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Honda Teases 2nd-Gen Ridgeline (12/18/15)

Honda teases Ridgeline and Acura Precision, plans Super Bowl return; $157K for Acura NSX;...
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CarMax net, same-store sales dip in latest quarterAuto News

CarMax Inc.'s net earnings eased 1.4 percent in the three months ending Nov. 30, as same-store sales fell, the company said today.

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Human drivers are bumping into driverless cars and exposing a key flawAuto News

The self-driving car, that cutting-edge creation that's supposed to lead to a world without accidents, is achieving the exact opposite right now: The vehicles have racked up a crash rate double that of those with human drivers.

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BMW M2, X4 M40i set for Detroit show debutAuto News

The BMW M2 coupe and X4 M40i crossover will make their world debuts at January's Detroit auto show.

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Chevy places four vehicles in Google most-searched list. Auto News

Four of the 10 most-searched vehicles using Google in 2015 were Chevrolet vehicles, including three of the top four.

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Delphi closes on $1.6 billion acquisition of cable supplierAuto News

Delphi Automotive has closed on a $1.6 billion acquisition of HellermannTyton Group, a British cable and connector supplier.

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Humans are bumping into driverless cars and exposing a key flawAuto News

The self-driving car, that cutting-edge creation that's supposed to lead to a world without accidents, is achieving the exact opposite right now: The vehicles have racked up a crash rate double that of those with human drivers.

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FCA recalls 55,687 more Jeep Cherokees for liftgate problemAuto News

Fiat Chryslertoday recalled 55,687 Jeep Cherokee SUVs for a problem with power liftgate components that could lead to a fire. Six months ago, FCA recalled more than 164,000 Cherokees for the same problem.

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Acura to preview new styling direction in DetroitAuto News

Acura will use next month's Detroit auto show to offer a peek into the future design of its sedans. Honda's luxury division plans to show a car it calls the Acura Precision Concept on the second day of the North American International Auto Show.

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Acura's NSX starts at $157,800, tops out at $207,500Auto News

It has supercar power and supercar looks, and now Acura's all-new NSX has a supercar price tag to match. The 2017 NSX will start at $157,800 and will top out at $207,500 for a fully loaded model (both prices include destination).

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Honda Ridgeline pickup to make a comeback at Super BowlAuto News

Honda will return to the Super Bowl with a spot showcasing the new 2017 Ridgeline pickup. The ad, which will be the Ridgeline's TV debut, is slated to run in the third quarter.

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Humans are slamming into driverless cars and exposing a key flawAuto News

The self-driving car, that cutting-edge creation that's supposed to lead to a world without accidents, is achieving the exact opposite right now: The vehicles have racked up a crash rate double that of those with human drivers.

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Takata airbag crisis having broader sales impact, report saysAuto News

The crisis involving Takata's defective airbags has started to hurt demand for its steering wheels, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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NHTSA chief prefers 'nimble, flexible' approach on self-driving car rulesAuto News

The top U.S. auto safety watchdog said he opposes a "patchwork" of state regulations on driverless cars and promised a "nimble, flexible" approach to writing new rules for self-driving vehicles.

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VW will continue paying former CEO Winterkorn for another year, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen's former CEO Martin Winterkorn will be paid by the carmaker until his contract expires in a year's time, sources close to the company's supervisory board told Reuters.

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Feinberg to Handle VW Diesel Claims (12/17/15)

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GM Financial to open servicing center in TexasAuto News

General Motors' captive finance company will open a financial servicing center in San Antonio early next year, pending state approval, the company said today. It plans hire 490 employees there.

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VW hires Ken Feinberg to handle diesel emissions claimsAuto News

Volkswagen of America has hired attorney and compensation expert Kenneth Feinberg to help it resolve claims by owners of diesel vehicles with illegal emissions software.

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GM says Special Operations Silverado will go into limited productionAuto News

One of the GM concepts from last month's Specialty Equipment Market Association show will be making the transition to dealer lots.

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Strong December expected to push 2015 sales to all-time U.S. record, LMC saysAuto News

U.S. auto sales are on pace to break the industry's single-year record by more than 100,000 units, with December sales volume expected to be higher than any month in the past decade, according to a forecast issued today by LMC Automotive.

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Strong December expected to push 2015 sales to all-time record, LMC saysAuto News

U.S. auto sales are on pace to break the industry's single-year record by more than 100,000 units, with December sales volume expected to be higher than any month in the past decade, according to a forecast issued today by LMC Automotive.

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Daimler chairman wants sales chief groomed as next CEO, report saysAuto News

Daimler sales chief Ola Kaellenius could be in line to become the carmaker's next CEO, but not for several years as incumbent Dieter Zetsche may have his contract extended by three years through 2019, a German magazine reported.

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Saab successor Nevs signs $12 billion China electric car dealAuto News

National Electric Vehicle Sweden, which bought the assets of bankrupt Saab Automobile, announced a 78-billion-yuan ($12 billion) deal today to supply 150,000 electric cars to Chinese leasing firm Panda New Energy.

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Fiat Chrysler buys emissions credits from Tesla, Toyota, HondaAuto News

Fiat Chrysler, which lags the auto industry in fuel efficiency, purchased U.S. greenhouse gas emissions credits from Toyota, Tesla and Honda, a government report said today.

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Online retailer Vroom acquires Texas Direct AutoAuto News

Online used-car retailer Vroom said today it has acquired one of its competitors, Texas Direct Auto. The deal was approved today by the Department of Justice, a Vroom spokeswoman said.

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Lincoln's 2017 Continental takes shape Auto News

The clearest pictures yet of the 2017 Lincoln Continental emerged this week as a spy photographer caught a test mule leaving Ford Motor Co.'s product development center in Dearborn, Mich.

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Google Car to Go It Alone? (12/16/15)

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California DMV proposes ban on 'driverless' carsAuto News

California regulators, calling for caution on self-driving cars, today proposed rules that would sharply restrict their use on the state's roads -- and place an outright ban on 'driverless' cars that travel with no humans onboard.

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Fuel economy gains slow amid increased light truck demandAuto News

Automakers saw slower progress toward achieving the U.S. government's fleet-wide fuel economy target of 54.5 mpg by 2025 as cheap gasoline fueled surging demand for light trucks.

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Ford gets California approval for testing self-driving cars on roadsAuto News

Ford said it secured a permit from California to begin testing its self-driving car on public roads from next year.

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At Exeter Finance, Floyd back in as Anderson leaves CEO post Auto News

Mark Floyd, former chief executive of subprime lender Exeter Finance, will take over on an interim basis from Thomas Anderson, who resigned as CEO this week to 'pursue other interests."

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Online retailer Vroom to acquire Texas Direct AutoAuto News

Online used-car retailer Vroom said today it has agreed to acquire one of its competitors, Texas Direct Auto.

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Infiniti Q50, QX60 freshened ahead of Detroit debutAuto News

Freshened versions of Infiniti's two best-selling vehicles, the QX60 crossover and Q50 sedan, include three new engine options for the 2016 Q50 and cosmetic changes to both vehicles' exteriors and interiors.

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NextEV picks ex-Cisco tech chief to lead U.S. operationsAuto News

NextEV named Padmasree Warrior, Cisco Systems' former technology chief, to lead U.S. operations for the Chinese electric-car startup. Warrior, 55, will be U.S. CEO and head of development for software and user experience.

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Google to make self-driving car unit a stand-alone company in 2016, report saysAuto News

Google plans to make its self-driving cars unit, which will offer rides for hire, a stand-alone business under the Alphabet corporate umbrella next year, a person briefed on the strategy told Bloomberg.

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Cheap gas spurs SUV sales and puts U.S. climate goals at riskAuto News

Surging demand for trucks and SUVs fueled by cheap gasoline is holding back improvements in U.S. fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions, a government report due out today is expected to show.

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Fed rate increases unlikely to slow down the car businessAuto News

As the Federal Reserve meets to begin a likely turn toward higher interest rates, the buzz in places such as Kokomo is one reason policymakers think the U.S. recovery has room to run.

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Supply chain veteran Doug DelGrosso named CEO of ChassixAuto News

Longtime supply chain executive Douglas DelGrosso has been named CEO of Chassix, a precision chassis casting and machining company that emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year.

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NextEV picks ex-Cisco tech chief to lead Tesla chase in U.S.Auto News

NextEV named Padmasree Warrior, Cisco Systems' former technology chief, to lead U.S. operations as the Chinese electric-car startup takes on Tesla. Warrior, 55, will be U.S. CEO and head of development for software and user experience.

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Hyundai Ioniq sedan gets green stylingAuto News

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Mercedes SLK morphs into freshened SLC roadster for 2017Auto News

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC, a renamed and freshened SLK roadster, features a sportier front end marked by a 'diamond' radiator grille and a tweaked interior, among other changes.

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NHTSA Calls Safety-Reform Summit (12/15/15)

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Ram 1500 retains 4-star NHTSA safety ratingAuto News

The 2016 Ram 1500 pickup has received a four-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration -- one star less than competitive pickups at General Motors and Ford.

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CarMax, consumer groups spar over recall repair responsibilityAuto News

When a consumer wants to buy a used vehicle with an unfixed safety recall from a CarMax store, who should be responsible for making sure the problem gets fixed?

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GM to invest $356.4 million in 3 Mich. plantsAuto News

General Motors plans to spend $1 billion at Michigan plants over the next 15 years.Details on roughly a third of the $1 billion investment, announced today by GM, will go toward plants in Flint, Saginaw and Grand Rapids

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At Exeter Finance, Anderson out as CEO, Floyd back in Auto News

Exeter Finance CEO Thomas Anderson has resigned to 'pursue other interests,' the company said. Mark Floyd, the subprime specialist lender's former CEO, will serve as interim CEO.

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GM to invest $1 billion in Michigan by 2030Auto News

General Motors plans to spend $1 billion at Michigan plants over the next 15 years.Details on roughly a third of the $1 billion investment, announced today by GM, will go toward plants in Flint, Saginaw and Grand Rapids

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NHTSA said to seek voluntary recall, cybersecurity reforms from automakersAuto News

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Bosch role in VW diesel scandal reviewed by German prosecutorsAuto News

Prosecutors in Stuttgart said they are investigating whether Robert Bosch employees helped Volkswagen AG rig software to cheat on emissions tests.

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Subaru, Lexus top brands for projected resale value, says KBBAuto News

Subaru today was named Kelley Blue Book's best brand for projected resale value for the 2016 model year, while Lexus won the same award for luxury brands.

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Hyundai chairman says outlook for 2016 global auto market 'not bright'Auto News

The outlook for the global auto market is "not bright" next year, Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Mong-koo said today, indicating 2016 will be another challenging year for the world's fifth-largest automaker.

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Porsche 911 faces off against 911Auto News

In Porsche's "Compete," the luxury automaker pits pros against... themselves.

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Plastic Omnium agrees to buy Faurecia's auto exteriors parts unit for $732 millionAuto News

Plastic Omnium, in a consolidation among French auto suppliers, said today it agreed to acquire Faurecia's automotive exteriors business in a transaction valued at 665 million euros ($732.4 million).

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Detroit 3 Leaning Less on Rental (12/14/15)

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Nexteer's new tentative pact bumps up wages, reduces health care costsAuto News

A new tentative labor deal between Nexteer Automotive and the UAW secured higher wage gains for most workers and scrapped a controversial health care provision that was a major factor in the previous deal's overwhelming rejection and subsequent...

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GM quality chief Grace Lieblein to retire at end of monthAuto News

Grace Lieblein, GM's vice president of global quality and a key player in GM's bid to improve its supplier relations in recent years, will retire at the end of the month.

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Porsche 911 ad pits the best against the best Auto News

What happens when the greatest faces off against himself in the ring? That's what Porsche tries to find out in a new commercial for the 2017 911 sports car featuring the likeness of a young Muhammad Ali lacing up against himself.

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CDK says Anenen stepping down as CEO; Brian MacDonald named successorAuto News

CDK Global CEO Steven Anenen will step down from his role at the dealer software provider by June 30, the company said.

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Lear, other suppliers target Detroit industrial park for new operationsAuto News

Lear plans to double down on its investment in Detroit by establishing a new manufacturing plant in the next two years, joining a city-led effort to create a hub with at least four other automotive suppliers.

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Who is having a worse year -- VW or Chipotle?Auto News

As 2015 fades to black, Volkswagen and Chipotle probably wish they could get a do-over. Both brands suffered through PR crises this year that have taken a serious toll on consumer perception. But which company fared worse?

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Dow CEO's ouster sought following DuPont merger agreement, report saysAuto News

Dan Loeb, the founder of hedge fund Third Point, is calling for the removal of Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris, days after the company agreed to combine with DuPont in the largest-ever chemicals merger, a person familiar with the matter told...

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Hyundai, Kia will pay Paice to end case over hybrid enginesAuto News

Hyundai and Kia have agreed to pay royalties to a Baltimore company to end a patent-infringement fight over hybrid engines.

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VW to add flat batteries in bid to expand range of EVsAuto News

Volkswagen AG is preparing to integrate flat batteries into future cars as the German manufacturer plans to boost its electric-vehicle lineup following its emissions manipulation scandal.

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Fields: Why electrified models are a good betAuto News

In an interview with Automotive News, Ford CEO Mark Fields spells out why the automaker is making a $4.5 billion investment to develop more than a dozen electrified vehicles that it knows few consumers want to buy right now.

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GMC boss pushes for subcompact crossoverAuto News

GMC chief Duncan Aldred wants a small crossover to compete with the Jeep Renegade and other rivals in the industry's fastest-growing segment.

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GM, Ford cut back on rental sales; Asians pick up the slackAuto News

Over the past few years, General Motors and Ford Motor Co. have become less reliant on the profit-eroding habit of dumping cars onto the rental-car market, according to a review of industrywide rental sales data by Automotive News.

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Mercedes positions GLS to stay on topAuto News

Mercedes-Benz has freshened and renamed its largest SUV to give it more power, a new nine-speed transmission and styling changes. Company executives hope those changes will keep it atop its segment during the last half of its life cycle.

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Toyota trains for Olympic-size sponsorshipAuto News

Toyota's broad sponsorship of the Olympic Games will vault the automaker to the top tier of the global marketing podium, alongside some of the world's largest and most recognizable brands, including Coca-Cola, McDonald's and General Electric.

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Escalade does everything, except represent Cadillac's futureAuto News

The Escalade's success since its spring 2014 redesign has given Cadillac and its dealers a glimpse of what life could be like under the long-term vision laid out by brand chief Johan de Nysschen.

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Dealerships take the 20 Group in-houseAuto News

In the past five years, hundreds of medium-size dealership groups have started doing their own internal 20 Groups to get a more comprehensive look at the stores' financials and operational strengths and weaknesses than they get through external 20...

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Captives add share, helped by leases, factory incentivesAuto News

Captive finance companies' share of the new-vehicle loan market continues to rise, hitting 52 percent in the third quarter, thanks to subvented loans and cash incentives from their automaker parents.

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FCA ends dealer spiffs that lifted Chrysler 200Auto News

Fiat Chrysler has discontinued an aggressive stair-step incentive on the Chrysler 200 that boosted sales in a segment where the brand has long been a laggard.

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Store gives rapid response, round the clockAuto News

At Keller Bros. Ford in Pennsylvania, staffers often respond to Internet leads around the clock, seven days a week, and within 5 minutes during business hours. The approach has helped produce record sales for two consecutive years.

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Platform gives Audi Q7 a steadier rideAuto News

It may still be called the Q7, but Audi's largest crossover has evolved into a different animal than what arrived stateside in 2006.

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Google's goggles open up new world for auto marketersAuto News

Virtual reality is making its way to the masses in auto marketing.

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Fleet sales turned a down November into a positiveAuto News

In a month when total volume rose 16,223 light vehicles, fleet sales for the major players increased 23,500. That 14 percent fleet jump swung a negative retail month into an overall 1.2 percent increase for the industry.

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Nissan share up -- but not enough to satisfy the bossAuto News

With combined Nissan and Infiniti market share stalled at 8.5 percent after 12 months of new model launches and aggressive marketing, Nissan changed its North American management team to step things up.

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Ram reaches out to women who love country musicAuto News

In recent years, Ram has built relationships with country music stars such as Miranda Lambert and Kellie Pickler to broaden its appeal.

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VW admits: U.S. diesel rules had us stumpedAuto News

Determined to sell diesels in a market with the world's toughest emissions standards, Volkswagen faced a challenge that even its vaunted engineers found impossible to solve. So they decided to cheat. That much was made clear last week.

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GMC plans more money for marketingAuto News

GMC next year will add to its record marketing spend from 2015, part of its broader plan to raise the profile of its under-the-radar truck brand.

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FCA seeks to fix 'laggard' status on customer satisfactionAuto News

Eager to boost below-average customer satisfaction at its dealerships, Fiat Chrysler will begin certifying top performing stores next year and drawing attention to them in online search results.

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Bridgestone hikes offer for Pep BoysAuto News

Bridgestone raised its offer for auto parts retailer Pep Boys -- Manny, Moe and Jack by 50 cents a share to $15.50 per share.

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Floods in 'India's Detroit' continue to disrupt car production, industry group saysAuto News

Heavy rain in the southern Indian city of Chennai -- often known as "India's Detroit" -- will disrupt auto manufacturing because the ensuing flooding disrupted the production of components needed by carmakers, according to a manufacturers group.

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FCA promotes Star Wars in L.A. with custom-wrapped DodgesAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will have three specially wrapped Dodge vehicles on the streets of greater Los Angeles this weekend as part of its partnership with Lucasfilm to promote the new Star Wars movie.

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DowDuPont's combination will create ripple effect throughout auto industryAuto News

The impact of the mega-merger between Dow Chemical and DuPont, which provide components and systems for every major global automaker, will be felt throughout the automotive supply chain.

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DowDuPont: Best Formula for Industry? (12/11/15)

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Floods in 'India's Detrioit' continue to disrupt car production, industry group saysAuto News

Heavy rain in the southern Indian city of Chennai -- often known as "India's Detroit" -- will disrupt auto manufacturing because the ensuing flooding disrupted the production of components needed by carmakers, according to a manufacturers group.

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Ford worker in Ohio charged with stealing tire sensors, selling them on eBay, report saysAuto News

A Cleveland-area auto worker has been indicted for allegedly stealing thousands of tire sensors at a Ford plant and selling them on eBay, causing a brief interruption in vehicle production, according to a local media report.

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Dow Chemical, DuPont agree to combine in merger of equalsAuto News

Dow Chemical and DuPont, two historic manufacturing giants with major roles supplying the auto industry, plan to merge in a deal that's the first step in a plan to create three new highly-focused businesses.

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U.S. approves 2016 BMW diesel X5 for sale after EPA reviewAuto News

The EPA and California Air Resources Board approved the sale of the new 2016 BMW diesel X5 after government testing found no evidence of software to evade emissions standards.

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Ford to invest $4.5 billion in EVs, plug-in hybridsAuto News

Ford said it's investing $4.5 billion in electrified vehicles, betting on technologies that have struggled to attract buyers in the U.S. as fuel prices stay low.

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Ford randd chief says automaker wants to develop ride hailing servicesAuto News

Ford wants to develop ride hailing services that could compete with existing players such as Uber or Lyft, the company's head of research said today.

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'Chain of Mistakes' at VW (12/10/15)

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Icahn's bid for Pep Boys would boost aftermarket business, but not Federal-Mogul, experts say Auto News

If financier Carl Icahn acquires Pep Boys for $863 million, it will give a big boost to his aftermarket retail chain Auto Plus, but not so much for another Icahn asset, Federal-Mogul Holdings.

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VW discloses origin of diesel deception: Meeting U.S. NOx rules was 'impossible'Auto News

VW said today that engineers installed illegal emissions software in 2.0-liter diesels sold in the U.S. after finding it 'impossible' to meet tough U.S. limits on nitrogen oxide emissions legally.

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Porsche Boxster and Cayman, with smaller turbo engines, to carry '718' nameAuto News

Two popular Porsche sports cars, the six-cylinder Boxster and Cayman, will be getting downsized four-cylinder turbo engines. And, starting next year, they'll be marketed as the 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman.

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Fiat Chrysler fined $70 million by U.S. for failure to report safety dataAuto News

Fiat Chrysler said today it will pay a $70 million fine for failing to report claims of death and injury to U.S. safety regulators.

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GM buys wind power from EDP to build its biggest SUVsAuto News

General Motors said it is buying wind energy to power production of some its biggest SUVs at a factory in Texas.

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Visteon to return $1.75 billion to shareholders, buy back $500 million in stockAuto News

Automotive electronics supplier Visteon today announced a $1.75 billion special cash distribution to shareholders and a stock buyback program of up to $500 million.

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Dow, DuPont mega-merger would mostly clear antitrust review, experts sayAuto News

The $130 billion proposed tie-up between Dow and DuPont, though it would turn the two biggest American chemical producers into one industry behemoth, should still be able to clear a U.S.

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GM fund approves $594.5 million in ignition claimsAuto News

General Motors' independent fund set up to compensate victims of accidents involving faulty ignition switches said it awarded $594.5 million and approved 399 death and injury claims.

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Faraday picks Las Vegas suburb for $1 billion EV plantAuto News

Faraday Future, the electric-vehicle startup backed by Chinese billionaire Jia Yueting, selected Nevada for the company's planned $1 billion U.S. factory.

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Fiat Chrysler to pay $70 million U.S. auto safety fine, report saysAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has agreed to pay $70 million in fines to resolve a U.S. investigation that it failed to disclose vehicle crash death and injury reports, sources told Reuters today.

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Current, former executives from Eberspaecher unit indicted in U.S. for price-fixingAuto News

One current and two former executives of Espar and its German parent company Eberspaecher have been indicted for conspiring to fix the prices of heaters used in trucks to keep drivers warm, the Justice Department said today.

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Florida dealership group sells 7 stores to Illinois-based groupAuto News

Fields Auto Group has agreed to buy Brumos Automotive in Jacksonville, Fla. The deal is expected to close in mid-February. Brumos declined to announce the terms of the transaction because it remains subject to governmental and manufacturer approvals.

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VW Names Exec to Oversee Crisis (12/9/15)

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UAW members resume work at auto supplier Nexteer's U.S. operationsAuto News

Union workers at Nexteer Automotive's plant in Saginaw, Mich., returned to work today after reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract late Tuesday following a 20-hour strike, officials from the UAW said.

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Metaldyne co-president Amato to step downAuto News

Thomas Amato, co-president of powertrain components supplier Metaldyne Performance Group, will step down from the position at the end of the year, the company said today.

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Pep Boys gives Bridgestone 3 days to top Icahn's offer Auto News

Pep Boys today gave Bridgestone three days to top Carl Icahn's $15.50-per-share, $863 million takeover offer, saying its board had determined that the billionaire investor's bid is superior to their earlier agreement.

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VW picks Garcia Sanz to oversee handling of diesel scandalAuto News

Volkswagen Group has picked one of its most experienced executives, Francisco Javier Garcia Sanz, as the executive in charge of cleaning up its diesels scandal.

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VW picks new development, procurement chiefs for core brandAuto News

Volkswagen today announced new heads of development and procurement at its core autos brand as it aims to recover from the diesel emissions scandal.

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VW says false CO2 emissions data affects far fewer carsAuto News

Volkswagen said a probe into false CO2 emissions data and fuel usage affects far fewer vehicles than originally thought. The company and German authorities found slight deviations in nine model variants with an annual production of about 36,000 cars

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Subaru breaks ground on new HQ in Camden, N.J.Auto News

Subaru of America broke ground on its new headquarters in Camden, N.J., today, promising to create 100 jobs in exchange for a $118 million state grant to build its new home.

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Pep Boys gives Bridgestone 3 days to top Icahn's offer Auto News

Pep Boys today gave Bridgestone three days to top Carl Icahn's $15.50-per-share, $863 million takeover offer, saying its board had determined that the billionaire investor's bid is superior to their earlier agreement.

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Acura plans return to Super Bowl with NSX adAuto News

Acura is returning to the Super Bowl after four years. The brand says the first quarter spot will feature the NSX supercar and focus on its North American roots.

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New Genesis G90 flagship promises 'first class' experienceAuto News

Genesis, South Korea's first premium auto brand, unveiled a flagship sedan it promises will compete in the 'top of the luxury car market' with 'world best' technologies.

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Samsung says autonomous driving key to its car components pushAuto News

Samsung Electronics will focus on autonomous driving, information and entertainment components for automobiles in its push to boost sales in the car parts business, where South Korean rival LG Electronics Inc. has established a lead.

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Dow Chemical, DuPont engaged in late-stage merger talks, report saysAuto News

Dow Chemical is in late-stage talks to merge with DuPont in what would be the largest deal in the chemicals industry, people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg. Both companies have a major presence in the automotive supply chain.

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New awd Toyota Prius not U.S.-bound, for nowAuto News

The fourth-generation Toyota Prius went on sale in Japan today, complete with a new all-wheel-drive version arriving just in time for the onset of snowy driving.

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VW says scope of carbon-dioxide probe smaller than first thoughtAuto News

Volkswagen AG said a probe into its cars' carbon-dioxide emissions affects far fewer vehicles than originally thought, easing one front in the pollution scandal that has plagued the carmaker for nearly three months.

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UAW ends strike at auto supplier Nexteer's U.S. operationsAuto News

Union workers at a Nexteer plant in Saginaw, Mich., reached a tentative agreement on a new contract late Tuesday and will return to work after a nearly day-long strike, the UAW said.

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Nissan shifts Diaz to truck VP; Canada president replaces him as senior sales VPAuto News

Nissan said Fred Diaz, senior vice president for U.S. sales and marketing and operations, will take on a new position dedicated to truck sales in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Nissan shifts Diaz to truck VP, Canada presidentAuto News

Nissan said Fred Diaz, senior vice president for U.S. sales and marketing and operations, will take on a new position dedicated to truck sales in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Redesigned Mercedes E-class interior gets industry firstsAuto News

The redesigned Mercedes-Benz E-class sedan will feature interior design elements that the automaker calls industry firsts.

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VW diesel civil suits to be heard in CaliforniaAuto News

A U.S. judicial panel said up to 451 civil lawsuits filed against VW over the use of software to evade diesel emissions limits will be heard by U.S.

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Volkswagen diesel civil suits to be heard in CaliforniaAuto News

A U.S. judicial panel said up to 451 civil lawsuits filed against VW over the use of software to evade diesel emissions limits will be heard by a federal judge in California. The panel said nearly all of the cases will be heard by U.S.

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AM General names manufacturing expert Andy Hove as CEOAuto News

AM General, manufacturer of specialty military and civilian vehicles, has named Andy Hove CEO, replacing Charlie Hall, who is retiring. The transition will take effect in early 2016.

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North American auto production put at risk by UAW's strike at NexteerAuto News

A strike by UAW members at Nexteer Automotive's steering components plant north of Detroit could force major North American production shutdowns if it lasts more than a day or two.

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Battle of the Subcompact Giants (12/8/15)

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North American auto production at risk by UAW's strike at NexteerAuto News

A strike by UAW members at Nexteer Automotive's steering components plant north of Detroit could force major North American production shutdowns if it lasts more than a day or two.

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U.S. proposes major changes to vehicle crash ratingsAuto News

Federal regulators today proposed overhauling the government's five-star vehicle safety ratings to add scores for crash avoidance technology and pedestrian protection and to incorporate a new test that measures performance in a frontal offset...

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Import brands dominate list of finalists for North American Car and Truck of the YearAuto News

The Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Civic and Mazda MX-5 Miata today were named finalists for the 2016 North American Car of the Year, and the Honda Pilot, Nissan Titan XD and Volvo XC90 were named truck finalists.

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Center airbags may be coming to a car near you Auto News

Automakers and suppliers are beginning to address the dangers associated with occupants suffering injury through contact with one another or parts of a vehicle's interior during a crash.

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Chevy Cruze hatchback for U.S. takes shapeAuto News

Recent spy photos add to the mounting evidence that Chevrolet is prepping a U.S. launch of a Cruze hatchback to take on the Ford Focus in the modest market for five-door compacts.

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Workers strike steering supplier Nexteer after rejecting tentative UAW dealAuto News

UAW members at Nexteer Automotive's plant north of Detroit walked off the job today after overwhelmingly shooting down a tentative contract on Sunday. UAW Local 699 announced the strike at the Saginaw, Mich.

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Pep Boys says Icahn's buyout proposal could be superiorAuto News

U.S. auto parts retailer Pep Boys-Manny, Moe and Jack said its board determined that Carl Icahn's offer to buy the company for $15.50 per share could result in a "superior proposal" compared with Bridgestone's current offer.

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Hyundai considers developing chips for autonomous drivingAuto News

Hyundai Motor is considering developing its own computer chips and sensors used in autonomous driving to gain fuller control over components seen as being crucial to future development of cars.

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Brands celebrate racing season with grand-standing, technicolor dreamlandAuto News

Porsche and Mercedes-Benz have each released a spot to brag about their performance.

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Hyundai's Three-Pronged Prius Attack (12/7/15)

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Icahn offers to buy Pep Boys in $863 million dealAuto News

Carl Icahn offered to buy auto parts retailer Pep Boys-Manny, Moe and Jack in a deal valued at about $863 million. The offer of $15.50 per share in cash represents a slight discount to Friday's close of $15.69.

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Used-vehicle prices dip, but remain unusually strong, Manheim index showsAuto News

Despite a slight dip, wholesale used-vehicle prices last month remained robust, according to a widely watched index released today.

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Tesla's 1,656 job openings underpin quest to become profitableAuto News

Tesla Motors had 1,656 job openings posted as of Monday afternoon. After losing $1.

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Icahn offers to buy Pep Boys in $834 million dealAuto News

Carl Icahn offered to buy auto parts retailer Pep Boys-Manny, Moe and Jack in a deal valued at about $834 million. The offer of $15.50 per share in cash represents a slight discount to Friday's close of $15.69. Japanese tire maker Bridgestone Corp.

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GM's November China sales up 14% on demand for SUVs, crossoversAuto News

General Motors' China deliveries rose for the second straight month in November, with sales up 14 percent year on year to 346,671 vehicles on strong demand for its SUVs and crossovers.

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UAW members trash Nexteer contract with 97% opposedAuto News

More than 97 percent of Nexteer Automotive workers represented by the UAW rejected a proposed labor deal on Sunday. UAW Local 699 said 3,103 of the 3,183 workers who voted rejected the deal.

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Average U.S. new-vehicle fuel economy slips to 25 mpgAuto News

The continued combination of low gas prices and strong pickup and SUV sales led the average fuel economy of light vehicles purchased in the U.S.

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VW scandal can't keep GM away from German dieselAuto News

You'd think the words 'German diesel' would kill a U.S. marketing campaign, but General Motors disagrees. Despite VW's woes, Chevrolet intends to play up the German origins of the diesel engine scheduled for the new Cruze in early 2017.

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Average U.S. new-vehicle fuel economy slips to 25 mpgAuto News

The continued combination of low gas prices and strong pickup and SUV sales led the average fuel economy of light vehicles purchased in the U.S.

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Can retailer sell voters on his presidential candidacy?Auto News

Dealer Roque De La Fuente has a few things going for him as he tries to sell voters on his presidential candidacy. He knows how to sell, and he doesn't back down from a fight. He speaks in this QandA of his past and his plans.

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GM says Kaher Kazem to head India unitAuto News

General Motors said Kaher Kazem will become head of its India unit effective Jan. 1 after the current chief, Arvind Saxena, retires as general manager at year-end.

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World's largest auto chipmaker created by NXP's Freescale acquisitionAuto News

NXP today completed its nearly $12 billion deal to buy Freescale, doubling the proportion of auto-related revenue to 40 percent to create the world's top maker of automotive electronics.

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Manheim realigns auction sites to better tailor dealer services Auto News

Manheim is realigning its 79 brick and mortar auction sites into two new divisions. The change is aimed at better tailoring services for local dealers and providing more services to commercial customers and dealers.

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Hyundai Ioniq first to offer 3 electrified powertrain options in 1 bodyAuto News

Hyundai Motor Co. will launch a new vehicle in January dubbed the Ioniq featuring three electrified drivetrain options in one body type, as the South Korean automaker fortifies its green-car lineup and targets rivals such as the Toyota Prius.

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Major Takata investor dumps stock after losing trust in management Auto News

Takata has lost the confidence of one of its biggest former shareholders, which said the company cut off access to management and downplayed risks as its airbags spurred a record auto safety recall.

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80,000-mile warranty gets the deal doneAuto News

Cunningham Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep of Edinboro in Pennsylvania offers extended powertrain service contracts as standard on almost all of its new and used cars. Doing so has especially helped to close used-vehicle sales.

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Frustration flares for VW dealers as sales nosediveAuto News

As Volkswagen drifts into a third month of a seemingly unbound scandal, dealer frustrations are bubbling to the surface. U.S. sales tumbled 25 percent in November. The question now: When will it end?

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Mitsubishi's Masuko is banking on crossover-fueled reboundAuto News

Mitsubishi Motors CEO Osamu Masuko aims to keep the automaker's U.S. sales rebound going by consolidating the lineup around crossovers and electrified vehicles. He spoke about that strategy and his company's product plans in this QandA.

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Mazda's CEO seeks to play product, pricing right in the U.S.Auto News

Mazda CEO Masamichi Kogai is betting new product and a disciplined approach to incentives eventually will build brand value and lift sales. He explains in this QandA with Automotive News.

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Audi's Stadler says automaker will stay focused on 2020 goals despite diesel scandalAuto News

Although the immediate priority in the wake of the diesel emissions scandal is to fix affected customers' vehicles and settle all issues with regulators, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler said the focus remains on increasing global sales to 2 million annually...

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Toyota targets big leap in U.S. sales for RAV4Auto News

The freshened 2014 Toyota RAV4 offers updates -- including a hybrid variant and a sport-tuned SE trim -- that Toyota hopes will help lift the compact crossover's annual U.S. sales to 400,000 within three years.

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Who gets windfall as material costs fall?Auto News

Now that North American auto production is rising to record levels, raw materials like steel, aluminum and copper ought to be more expensive, right? Instead, they've gotten a lot cheaper.

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The party's not over yet: Market 'just keeps going'Auto News

In view of the steadily improving economy, rising consumer confidence and still-unsated replacement demand, dealers and manufacturers can expect at least two more years with annual sales reaching or exceeding 17 million cars and light trucks.

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A peek at the production Chevy BoltAuto News

The production version of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle, caught during a photo shoot near Palm Springs, Calif., closely resembles the 2016 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid with its grille and side styling.

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Once-promising dual-clutch transmissions lose favor in U.S.Auto News

Not so long ago, dual clutch transmissions - with their superior fuel economy and lightning-quick gear shifts - were widely viewed as the Next Big Thing. Not anymore. Automakers are cutting back on use of them.

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How American icon Buick gets its global styleAuto News

Bryan Nesbitt became Buick's top designer in June after spending four years in China, most recently as the head of design for GM China. He's no stranger to the brand - China is by far Buick's biggest market.

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As car connectivity evolves, Detroit auto show wants visitors to get interactiveAuto News

Technologies such as autonomous driving and connectivity are playing a more critical role in the Detroit auto show.

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Ford finds 0% beats 'Friends'Auto News

Ford learned the hard way last month that car shoppers get more excited about no-interest financing than no-haggle pricing, especially during the annual holiday bargain-hunting frenzy.

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Storied Defender due for new-era rewriteAuto News

Land Rover, a brand revered for its ability to climb over obstacles, has a new hurdle in front of it: how to bring its vaunted Defender nameplate into the 21st century.

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GM transforms soldiers into service techsAuto News

General Motors is working with the U.S. Army to train discharged soldiers to serve as service technicians at dealerships. Since the program, Shifting Gears, began in the fall of 2014, 116 people have been trained.

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A serious shift upscale: What people think of Buick's redesigned LaCrosseAuto News

Buick's flagship sedan, the LaCrosse, has been retooled for 2017 with styling cues borrowed from the Avenir sedan concept introduced in January at the 2015 Detroit auto show. Here's what some critics and others are saying about it.

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Icahn buys into Pep Boys, seeks retail sale to his Auto PlusAuto News

Investor Carl Icahn disclosed a new 12.1 percent stake in The Pep Boys-Manny Moe and Jack and said the auto parts and maintenance chain's retail business should be acquired by Auto Plus -- a competitor he controls.

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Luck, pluck and patience keep Paul Elio's quest aliveAuto News

Despite 'hard days, scary days,' Paul Elio says he never thought of conceding defeat in his quest to sell a cheap, efficient three-wheel commuter vehicle.

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New Malibu reflects tough lessons learnedAuto News

Chevrolet executives found out the hard way in 2012 that launching a redesigned Malibu that was merely in the same ballpark as its midsize sedan rivals wasn't good enough.

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Chevy trims Malibu menu for easier orderingAuto News

Chevrolet executives believe a new, simplified approach to trim levels and option packages on the 2016 Malibu will pave the way for a smooth launch and, ultimately, stronger sales.

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A bit nuts and Jukey: What people are saying about the Scion C-HRAuto News

With the new C-HR, Scion looks to get a piece of the nascent but burgeoning subcompact crossover market. Here's what some critics and journalists are saying about the C-HR, which debuted in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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UAW wins organizing drive among skilled workers at VW's Tenn. plantAuto News

The UAW, after decades of failed attempts, won its first organizing drive at a foreign-owned auto assembly plant in the South when skilled trades workers at Volkswagen's Chattanooga, Tenn., assembly plant voted, 108-44, to join the union.

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Bentley to sit out Detroit, all other U.S. auto shows in 2015Auto News

Bentley is skipping the 2016 Detroit auto show and all other shows in the U.S. next year to concentrate more closely on relationships and ties with its 45 American dealers.

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Bentley to sit out Detroit, other U.S. auto shows in 2015Auto News

Bentley is skipping the 2016 Detroit auto show and all other shows in the U.S. next year to concentrate more closely on relationships and ties with its 54 U.S. dealers.

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UAW closes in on South with vote at VW's Tenn. plantAuto News

The UAW, after decades of failed attempts, is expected by Friday night to have won its first organizing vote at a foreign-owned auto assembly plant in the South.

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FCA invests $40 million to convert parts transport fleet to CNGAuto News

Fiat Chrysler has invested $40 million to convert 179 trucks that transport parts between plants in the U.S. and Canada to run on compressed natural gas rather than diesel.

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U.S. automakers cautious on Pacific trade pact benefitsAuto News

U.S. automakers are unlikely to win a much bigger share of the Japanese vehicle market under special provisions of a new Pacific trade deal, an industry advisory committee report found, although the pact will open new markets in Malaysia and Vietnam.

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Buick's China-made crossover set for summer U.S. launchAuto News

General Motors has greenlighted a summer 2016 U.S. launch for the Buick Envision compact crossover, which should provide a much-needed lift for the brand's lineup by taking aim at one of the industry's largest segments.

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Honda's retooled Civic coupe: What people thinkAuto News

The Civic is one of Honda's best-selling models, and the coupe version is especially popular. The redesigned Civic coupe will hit dealer lots in March and here's what some journalists, analysts and others think about the model.

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BMW, Audi, Mercedes close on Nokia mapping unit dealAuto News

Finland's Nokia today said it had completed the $2.8 billion sale of its navigation business HERE to German automakers BMW, Audi and Mercedes.

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FCA recalls 121,000 Dodge Darts for brake-related glitchAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it is recalling about 121,000 Dodge Dart small cars, most of them in the U.S., for a glitch that could lead to braking problems.

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Honda, Takata settle airbag suits, lose round in class action caseAuto News

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Japan bans certain Takata airbag inflators for future cars Auto News

Japan banned Takata airbag inflators that use ammonium nitrate propellant from future cars and set time frames for the components to be phased out from existing models, taking measures nearly identical to a U.S. regulator's order one month ago.

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VW's suspended top engineer Hackenberg quits after 30 yearsAuto News

Ulrich Hackenberg, Volkswagen's suspended top engineer, has left the German group after 30 years, Audi said, as VW pushes ahead with the search for employees behind diesel emissions violations.

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Clarity Services to pay $8 million in consent order with CFPBAuto News

Clarity Services, a subprime credit reporting agency based in Florida, agreed to pay $8 million in a consent order with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which said the company illegally obtained consumer reports.

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VW's suspended top engineer Hackenberg quits after 30 years, Audi saysAuto News

Volkswagen's suspended top engineer, Ulrich Hackenberg, has left the German group after 30 years, luxury-car division Audi said on Thursday, as VW pushes ahead with the search for culprits in its diesel emissions scandal.

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Toyota brass sees more strong U.S. sales, but must adapt product mixAuto News

Automakers can count on robust vehicle sales in 2016, but will be challenged to produce the right mix of cars and trucks as consumers gravitate to larger and roomier vehicles, Toyota executives said today.

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Honda may be prepping CR-V with 3-row seating for overseas marketsAuto News

Honda has been spotted testing a CR-V mule that looked like it's flirting with a third row of seats for the next-generation model. But don't bet on that coming to the U.S.

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Toyota executives see two more years of strong U.S. salesAuto News

Toyota expects two more years of strong U.S. auto sales as low gasoline prices and stable economic growth help the automaker generate record profits, two of the automaker's executives said.

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McLaren plans limited-production run of 675LT SpidersAuto News

McLaren said it will build a limited-production run of 675LT Spiders, the fastest open-top model the British marque has ever built.

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GM global media director Jonathan Halvorson has leftAuto News

Jonathan Halvorson, director of global media strategy and branded entertainment at General Motors, has left the company after only eight months in the role, a spokeswoman confirmed.

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Fiat Chrysler to focus on growth plan as GM merger hopes fadeAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles does not plan a hostile bid for rival General Motors at the moment and will focus on executing its growth plan to 2018 until the right and willing partner is found, CEO Sergio Marchionne said.

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Tesla, Mini to skip Detroit auto showAuto News

Tesla and Mini have joined Jaguar Land Rover in skipping the January's 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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50 dealers nominated for Time magazine awardAuto News

Fifty U.S. auto dealers have been nominated by automotive trade associations for the 2016 Time Dealer of the Year award. The nominees were announced by Time and Ally Financial, the sponsor.

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Car production halt in flood-hit Indian state may hit sales, exportsAuto News

Global carmakers and suppliers in India's flood-hit southern city of Chennai, an area known as India's Detroit, are being forced to keep factory gates closed until Saturday at least, which is likely to hit local sales and exports in coming months.

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Marchionne says FCA does not plan hostile bid on GM, will focus on growth planAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles does not plan a hostile bid for rival General Motors at the moment and will focus on executing its growth plan to 2018 until the right and willing partner is found, CEO Sergio Marchionne said.

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Why the Volkswagen litigation is differentAuto News

While recent automotive lawsuits have featured gruesome photos showing the dangers of faulty airbags or ignition switches, the Volkswagen litigation will largely turn on how much customers should get for being duped into buying high-polluting...

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Flood losses in India's Detroit expected to top $2.2 billionAuto News

As the flood-ravaged Indian city of Chennai, an automaker hub known as India's Detroit, prayed for respite from torrential rains, a trade body said losses to businesses from the record downpour could reach more than 150 billion rupees ($2.2 billion).

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FCA uses The Force in global 'Star Wars' ad campaignAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is looking to a galaxy far, far away to push its year-end sales events.

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FCA uses 'The Force' in global ad campaignAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is looking to a galaxy far, far away to push its year-end sales events.

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UAW reaches tentative contract deal with supplier NexteerAuto News

The UAW, fresh off its newly ratified labor contracts with the Detroit 3 automakers, said it reached a tentative deal with steering parts supplier Nexteer Automotive.

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Cadillac rolls out repair network for aluminum-intensive CT6 sedanAuto News

The Cadillac CT6, the first aluminum-skinned vehicle from General Motors, will have its own dedicated factory-certified repair facilities.

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U.S. highway bill would triple penalty cap on auto safety violationsAuto News

The cap on civil penalties that can be levied by U.S. auto safety regulators would be tripled to $105 million under a five-year highway bill expected to see a vote by the U.S. House and Senate this week.

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Mercedes Nov. Sales Plunge, Drag Down Industry (12/2/15)

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Strong truck volume drives U.S. sales up 1.2%Auto News

Hyundai set the pace in November as most automakers rode U.S. light truck demand to sales increases and the industry moved closer to an annual record. Gains among major players fell within a narrow range of 0.3 percent at Ford Motor Co. to 3.

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Mercedes completes U.S. tally with 12% Nov. declineAuto News

Mercedes-Benz posted a 12 percent decline in U.S. sales for November -- its biggest drop in more than six years -- wrapping up a rare two-day tally of monthly deliveries.

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BMW widens luxury lead over Mercedes, LexusAuto News

BMW topped Mercedes-Benz in U.S. luxury sales during November and widened its lead over its German rival for the year.

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AutoNation says Nov. sales fall 6%; acquisition in Wash. announcedAuto News

AutoNation's new-vehicle retail sales fell 6 percent in November compared with a year earlier to 25,555 vehicles, a drop driven in part by there being two fewer selling days last month.

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2 Fiat Chrysler dealerships, closed after years of bankruptcy litigation, are reopening Auto News

Two suburban Detroit dealerships have been quietly re-entering the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US network after more than six years away, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ended a long legal battle over their reinstatement.

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Serra Automotive completes purchase of 3 northern Michigan dealershipsAuto News

Serra Automotive said it has closed on its long-planned acquisition of three northern Michigan dealerships from Otto Belovich.

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Heavy rains batter auto production in India's DetroitAuto News

Heavy rains in India's southern Tamil Nadu state have battered one of the country's largest auto manufacturing hubs and forced plants to shut for the second time in less than a month, crippling production and deliveries from the region.

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DOT's Foxx convenes 15 auto executives to discuss safety issuesAuto News

Senior executives from 15 automakers met Tuesday with U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx to discuss broad improvements to auto safety after several major defect crises have tarnished the industry's reputation in recent years.

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Hyundai, Nissan, Toyota, FCA post gains on strong truck volumeAuto News

Hyundai set the pace in November as most automakers rode U.S. light truck demand to sales increases and the industry moved closer to an annual record. Gains among major players fell within a narrow range of 0.3 percent at Ford Motor Co. to 3.

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In chase for record, it all comes down to December's dealsAuto News

U.S. auto sales through the first 11 months are a third of a million behind the record-setting 2000 pace. Manufacturers won't be able to resist going for a new record.In chase for record, it all comes down to December's deals.

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Canadian sales rise 4.7% in NovemberAuto News

Boosted by continued strength in trucks, Canadian sales rose 4.7 percent in November to 145,426 light vehicles, an industry report said today.

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Bosch sued in U.S. over alleged role in VW scandalAuto News

German auto supplier Robert Bosch GmbH has been accused of conspiring with Volkswagen AG to evade diesel emissions standards in at least 11 million vehicles worldwide in a class action lawsuit filed late on Monday.

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VW to appeal organizing vote for Tenn. skilled-trades workersAuto News

Volkswagen plans to appeal a decision to let a small group of skilled-trades workers hold a union vote at its plant in Chattanooga.

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Rogue, Murano lift Nissan to November recordAuto News

Nissan's crossover models continued to push the brand to new heights in November, with sales of 95,389 cars and trucks topping a record for the month.

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Hyundai-Kia buck truck trend, post gains in small carsAuto News

Low gasoline prices may have many Americans looking for trucks and crossovers, but that was no problem in November for Hyundai and Kia, which reported U.S. sales gains thanks to small cars such as the Hyundai Elantra and Kia Soul.

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Hyundai, Nissan, Toyota, FCA post modest gains on strong truck volumeAuto News

Hyundai, Nissan, Toyota, Fiat Chrysler, GM and Ford, behind strong truck volume, posted modest U.S. sales increases in November as the industry appeared poised to chalk up another robust month. Deliveries jumped 12 percent at Hyundai.

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VW's billionaire owners to face workers for first time since scandal brokeAuto News

Volkswagen AG's billionaire owners are set to break their silence on Wednesday, more than two months after the carmaker's admission to cheating on emissions tests, in a bid for workers' support as the company seeks a path out of the scandal.

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'Friends' deals hurt Ford's low-priced vehicles, but boosted overall pricesAuto News

Sales of Ford Motor Co.'s cars and smaller crossovers were hurt by the company's decision to stop offering no-interest financing last month. From now through Jan.

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Honda volume slides 5.2%; Acura falls 18%Auto News

American Honda emerged as one of the few dark spots in U.S. sales last month, saying that its November sales slid 5.2 percent to 115,441 vehicles even as most of the auto industry saw modest gains.

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Canadian sales rise for FCA, GM, HondaAuto News

Fiat Chrysler, Honda and GM reported higher sales of Canadian vehicles in November, buoyed by customer demand for trucks.

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Toyota Motor sales rise on trucks; Lexus sets record Nov.Auto News

Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. posted a 3.4 percent gain in U.S. sales in November as consumers' demand for light trucks continued to buoy the automaker and the industry, the company said.

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'Friends' deals hurt Ford's low-priced vehicles, but boosted overall pricesAuto News

Sales of Ford Motor Co.'s cars and smaller crossovers were hurt by the company's decision to stop offering no-interest financing last month. From now through Jan.

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Jeep carries FCA to 68th straight monthly sales gainAuto News

Fiat Chrysler rode record Jeep sales to a 3 percent sales gain in the U.S. in November, its best since 2000. FCA said it sold 175,974 vehicles last month, marking the automaker's 68th consecutive month of sales gains.

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GM reports strong truck sales, record average transaction priceAuto News

General Motors' U.S. sales rose 1.5 percent in November, as strong demand for pickups, SUVs and crossovers offset weak car sales and helped the automaker to a record transaction price of $35,800.

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