Ford to feature Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson in service ad campaignAuto News

Chevrolet may be 'like a rock,' but Ford now has 'The Rock' on its side.

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Jaguar Land Rover to stick with diesel rollout in U.S.Auto News

Jaguar Land Rover North America, which is just introducing its first diesel-powered SUVs in the U.S., won't adjust its diesel strategy in the wake of Volkswagen's emissions scandal, CEO Joe Eberhardt said Wednesday.

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FCA strike threat grows as UAW contract faltersAuto News

The specter of a UAW strike looms at Fiat Chrysler after the company's 40,000 hourly workers rejected a four-year labor deal covering wages and benefits.

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Which court will hear Volkswagen class actions?Auto News

VW and Audi owners whose vehicles have been tainted by the emissions scandal have filed class actions in at least 40 federal jurisdictions in 30 different states.

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VW Tax Breaks May Aid U.S. Case (9/30/15)

Tax breaks may aid U.S. case against VW; Porsche leadership changes; Critics on EPA test procedures;...
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Ferrari IPO said to be on track to sell outAuto News

Ferrari's ability to sell racy sports cars at high prices has carried over to the company's initial public offering, even as investors unload other auto stocks in response to Volkswagen AG's diesel scandal.

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Fisker Automotive changes name to Karma AutomotiveAuto News

Fisker Automotive, once the maker of the luxury Karma plug-in hybrid, has changed its name to Karma Automotive and will don a new logo.

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Ford recalls new F-150s for cruise control glitch, older Windstars for rear axle problemAuto News

Ford Motor is recalling about 37,000 of the current-generation F-150s because the adaptive cruise control can be fooled by other trucks on the road and 342,000 Windstar minivans for possible cracking in the rear axle.

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VW braces for hit to business from emissions scandalAuto News

VW imposed a hiring freeze at its financing business and cut a shift at a German engine factory as it braces for a hit to business from cheating in diesel emissions tests.

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GM and Navistar to develop and make commercial trucksAuto News

General Motors said it will jointly develop and assemble medium-duty commercial vehicles with truck and engine maker Navistar International. GM said today the agreement will help boost its Chevrolet commercial truck business.

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FCA union chiefs to meet in wake of contract defeatAuto News

Local presidents and top bargainers from Fiat Chrysler UAW locals will gather Thursday in suburban Detroit to lay out what comes next after UAW members rejected a national tentative agreement reached Sept. 15 between the union and FCA.

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FCA workers in Toledo, Sterling Heights reject contractAuto News

Two more large UAW locals have overwhelmingly rejected the union's tentative contract agreement with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

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U.S. conditionally clears Cox purchase of DealertrackAuto News

The U.S. approved Cox Automotive's $4 billion agreement to buy Dealertrack Technologies, which offers technological assistance to car dealerships, on the condition the companies divest an inventory management services unit to preserve competition.

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Automakers summoned to Washington amid reporting lapses, finesAuto News

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx says he is going to summon the major automakers to Washington to discuss the need for accurate reporting of safety defects, an action that comes amid a series of high-profile lapses and scandals involving the...

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2016 Chevy Volt rollout includes attack ads on Nissan Leaf, Toyota PriusAuto News

The revamped Chevrolet Volt won't be available nationally until late next spring, but a series of attack ads targeting the Nissan Leaf and Toyota Prius will debut this fall on the Internet and later on TV.

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Cox can buy Dealertrack if it sells inventory management unit, U.S. saysAuto News

The U.S. approved Cox Automotive's $4 billion agreement to buy Dealertrack Technologies, which offers technological assistance to car dealerships, on the condition the companies divest an inventory management services unit to preserve competition.

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Illegal VW diesel emission systems may require 2 solutionsAuto News

VW's promise to fix pollution control systems on about 11 million diesel vehicles will involve changes to software, and possibly hardware, that could leave owners with cars that deliver diminished fuel economy and performance or require more...

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All your Tesla Model X questions, finally answeredAuto News

Tesla gave journalists a chance to drive the new Model X and fiddle with the crossover's avant-garde features, from the 'falcon-wing' doors to the motorized second-row seats.

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VW's diesel tax breaks could be a focus for U.S. prosecutorsAuto News

Volkswagen's push to secure tax breaks that kick-started a market for its new diesel cars could now help U.S. investigators build a case against the automaker for deceiving the government about their emissions, lawyers said.

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Mazda concept for Tokyo stokes talk of RX sports car's returnAuto News

Mazda, which retired the RX-8 sports car in 2012, will stoke speculation about a possible successor with a new sports concept at the Tokyo Motor Show.

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Honda will show fuel cell, autonomous driving vehicles in TokyoAuto News

TOKYO -- Honda Motor Co. will unveil two visions of the future at Octoberandrsquo;s Tokyo Motor Show: A near-production version of its hydrogen fuel cell fastback sedan and a bell-shaped, omnidirectional, autonomous driving concept vehicle.

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Ford faces UAW strike threat at F-150 factoryAuto News

About 7,000 UAW members at a Missouri plant that builds the highly profitable Ford F-150 could go on strike as soon as Sunday because Ford has refused to negotiate terms of a local contract 'in good faith,' union leaders say.

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Driver-assist systems could save about 10,000 U.S. lives a year, study saysAuto News

New auto safety technologies such as automatic braking and sensors that keep a car in its lane could prevent almost 10,000 U.S. road deaths a year and save $251 billion if they were more widely available, according to a Boston Consulting Group study.

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Google sees 'top-tier OEMs' as partners on self-driving carsAuto News

Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google and president of its parent company Alphabet Inc., expects the technology giant to team up with 'top-tier OEMs' when it ultimately brings its self-driving cars to market.

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Audi details U.S. diesel models with 'defeat device' softwareAuto News

Audi of America has sold about 14,300 A3 compact cars powered by 2.0-liter turbodiesel engines with software implicated in Volkswagen AG's emissions scandal.

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LG Chem CEO Prabhakar Patil to retireAuto News

LG Chem Power said CEO Prabhakar Patil will retire effective Wednesday. He will be succeeded by Denise Gray, 51, starting Oct. 1.

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U.S. lawmakers demand VW documents in diesel emissions probeAuto News

U.S. lawmakers are demanding documents and a briefing from Volkswagen AG and the EPA as part of an investigation into the automaker's admission that it cheated on emissions tests.

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Porsche sued by Paul Walker's daughter over fatal accidentAuto News

The daughter of Paul Walker, Meadow Walker, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against defendants Porsche Cars of North America and Beverly Hills Porsche, the Los Angeles Times reports.

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VW makes the rounds on late night comedy TVAuto News

The VW emissions scandal has proven to be maddening for consumers and dealers and potentially catastrophic to the company's bottom line. But it's also been great fodder for late night comedians.

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FCA Fails to Report All Death, Injury Claims (9/29/15)

FCA fails to report all death, injury claims; VW chief sees ‘setbacks’ ahead;...
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VW stock to be removed from Dow Jones Sustainability IndexesAuto News

Volkswagen AG's stock will be removed from the Dow Jones Sustainability indexes after the automaker cheated on emissions tests.

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Fiat Chrysler says it under-reported death, injury claimsAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has found 'significant' under-reporting of deaths and injuries possibly linked to safety defects in its vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today.

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Autos key to driving Pacific trade deal over finish lineAuto News

For auto parts makers in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, the fine print of a Pacific trade deal negotiators aim to wrap up this week could make or break an export industry boom built up over the last 20 years that is now worth $60 billion.

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Porsche may pick production chief as CEO this week, report saysAuto News

The supervisory board of Volkswagen's Porsche business may name the sports-car maker's production chief Oliver Blume as the division's new CEO this week, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.

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Japan orders probe of diesel emissions after VW confessionAuto News

Japan's transport ministry has ordered carmakers to investigate whether their diesel vehicles meet the country's emission norms after Volkswagen's admitted to rigging some cars to cheat on U.S. tests.

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Barra wants to end GM's 'dog ate my homework' culture Auto News

GM CEO Mary Barra is determined to switch the company from survivor mode -- a bankruptcy and safety recall -- to winning in the marketplace.

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Postal Service to buy 9,113 Ram ProMaster vans for large package deliveryAuto News

Fiat Chrysler's Ram brand won an order for 9,113 2016 Ram ProMaster 2500 cargo vans from the U.S. Postal Service to be used for large package deliveries.

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Turning wood and orange peels into car parts stronger than steelAuto News

The molecules of plant fibers are being transformed into a lightweight material five times stronger than steel that can be used to make everything from auto parts to electronic displays.

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EPA should do more road emissions tests, critics sayAuto News

VW's ability to cheat on emissions screening for seven years is putting pressure on U.S. regulators to change the assessments by adding more road tests to complement laboratory analysis.

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GM's new diesel pickups first to get extra scrutiny from EPA, CARBAuto News

GM has been told by the EPA and the California Air Resources Board that the new diesel-powered versions of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups will not be certified until they have been tested on the road as well as in the lab.

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Honda stop-motion spot pitches carmaker's lineup with paperAuto News

Honda follows in the vein of its successful 'Hands' video from two years ago by emphasizing the product categories the automaker has dominated in.

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GM to tap into connectivity, expand car sharing services, Barra saysAuto News

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the automaker plans new efforts to capitalize on the connectivity built into its cars, expanding car sharing services, offering more autonomous driving features and enabling services through smartphone apps.

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CFPB orders Fifth Third to pay $18 million for auto loan discrimination; cap dealer reserve at 1.25%Auto News

Fifth Third Bancorp reached an $18 million settlement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and U.S. Department of Justice to resolve charges that it discriminated against African American and Hispanic borrowers, the CFPB said Monday.

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The UAW-FCA deal: A bridge too short Auto News

At the UAW national bargaining convention in March, rank-and-file delegates sent clear marching orders to UAW President Dennis Williams: Use the Detroit 3 negotiations to fix a two-tier wage system damaging to shop-floor solidarity.

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Mueller will push strategy shift to foster changeAuto News

Matthias Mueller pressed the Volkswagen board to move ahead with a reorganization he helped devise before the carmaker was caught up in an emissions-cheating scandal, as the new leader seeks to put his stamp on the company.

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Fifth Third to pay $18 million to settle U.S. charges over bias in auto lendingAuto News

Fifth Third Bancorp agreed to pay $18 million to resolve U.S. charges that it discriminated against black and Hispanic borrowers in an auto lending business, government authorities said on Monday.

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Zipcar zooming onto 100 more college campusesAuto News

Zipcar has deals to launch its car-sharing service on 100 additional colleges and universities nationwide by the end of 2015.

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Ex-VW CEO Winterkorn Faces Fraud Allegations (9/28/15)

Ex-VW CEO Winterkorn faces fraud allegations; Audi, Skoda cheat tallies; Alcoa to split in two;...
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Aluminum supplier Alcoa to split into 2 companiesAuto News

Alcoa will split into two companies to separate its struggling aluminum smelting operations from production of lightweight metals for its faster-growing aerospace and automotive business.

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FCA workers at 2 large UAW locals reject contractAuto News

Workers at two of the biggest union locals representing Fiat Chrysler workers have voted against a tentative contract agreement with the UAW, further dimming prospects for approval.

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VW's Diess to meet EU industry chief over emissions-test cheatingAuto News

European Union Industry Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska plans to meet Volkswagen AG executive Herbert Diess this week to discuss the German carmaker's cheating on emission tests.

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Store buyers always on the hunt for used vehiclesAuto News

When buyers at Sam Swope Auto Group's used-car Buy Center happen across vehicles parked in public places with for-sale signs displayed, they whip out their smart phones, scan the VIN, run a vehicle history report and leave a card with a written cash...

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Aluminum supplier Alcoa to split into two companiesAuto News

Alcoa said today it will split into two companies to separate its struggling aluminum smelting operations from production of lightweight metals for its faster-growing aerospace and automotive business.

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NHTSA considers expanding Takata airbag recallsAuto News

The U.S. regulator overseeing the replacement of Takata airbags is considering an order that would expand the recalls and has contacted seven manufacturers who could be affected, including Volkswagen AG and Tesla Motors Inc.

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Longer Jeep Wrangler on the wayAuto News

A pair of Wrangler powertrain mules caught testing this month show the extended chassis needed to convert the off-roader to an eight-speed automatic transmission from its five-speed gearbox.

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Indianapolis' car-sharing service is generating controversyAuto News

BlueIndy, one of the nation's first municipally supported one-way EV ride-sharing services, promises to eliminate many vehicle ownership hassles, thanks to the city of Indianapolis and a French conglomerate that is investing $41 million to set...

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VW could lose big around the worldAuto News

Volkswagen AG has been rattled to the core by a scandal that threatens to batter the VW brand around the world, hand a golden opportunity to its main rivals in Europe -- Ford and Opel -- and all but destroy a long, hard and so far fruitless effort...

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Spiraling diesel crisis deals another blow to VW's frustrated dealersAuto News

Revelations of cheating and subsequent leadership turmoil at VW add more burdens to VW dealers already seething over a poor product mix, sagging sales and profitability, and an often cold shoulder from headquarters in Germany.

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Were there signs that VW was cheating?Auto News

Were there other warning signs that could have tipped off regulators that Volkswagen diesels driven on the road were polluting too much?

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No easy fixes for VW diesels, experts sayAuto News

Volkswagen may face a significant challenge in getting nearly 500,000 diesel-powered cars in the U.S. into emissions compliance.

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Notice expected on Mitsubishi plant closureAuto News

Mitsubishi, still seeking a buyer for its Illinois assembly plant, is expected to formally notify the plant's 900 workers this week of the plant's imminent closure.

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Buyers always on the hunt for used vehiclesAuto News

When buyers at Sam Swope Auto Group's sused-car Buy Center happen across vehicles parked in public places with for-sale signs displayed, they whip out their smart phones, scan the VIN, run a vehicle history report and leave a card with a written...

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Automakers gamble on wireless charging standardAuto News

Automakers are putting wireless chargers into their cars, but they're still waiting for a clear signal from Apple, which has yet to build the technology into its iPhone.

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Nissan pulls Altima freshening forwardAuto News

Feeling the pressure of increased competition, Nissan has shortened the product cycle of its best-selling U.S. vehicle, the Altima midsize sedan.

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Designing Jeep for a new era of overseas conquestsAuto News

The new compact Renegade is the first Jeep designed expressly for the international market. It's a balancing act for the design team at Jeep.

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Insider named to head VW shows Germany Inc. insularityAuto News

If you place the resumes of Martin Winterkorn and Matthias Mueller side-by-side, it would be hard to spot the difference.

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Mueller will push strategy shift to foster change, report saysAuto News

Matthias Mueller pressed the Volkswagen board to move ahead with a reorganization he helped devise before the carmaker was caught up in an emissions-cheating scandal, as the new leader seeks to put his stamp on the company.

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Will U.S. buyers turn their backs on diesels?Auto News

There's no doubt the idea of 'clean diesel' has been dealt a PR blow by VW's emissions-cheating scandal. But the more important question is whether the VW revelations spell the end of the road for the technology in the U.S.

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European vans rendering classic American models obsoleteAuto News

A trio of Euro vans is rendering the classic, bulbous American van obsolete. Only GM continues to market a traditional, body-on-frame, truck-based, full-size van, the Chevy Express and the GMC Savana.

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VW's struggling U.S. arm gains clout, loses momentumAuto News

From its control center in Germany, Volkswagen AG has reset the system. Now, the company's U.S. operations are waiting to see whether that means a new start or the loss of everything they've worked for.

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Fiat Chrysler deal meets opposition in early UAW votingAuto News

The proposed four-year labor agreement between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and the UAW encountered strong opposition from rank-and-file union members in early ratification voting.

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VW puts U.S. ads on hold amid emissions scandalAuto News

Volkswagen of America is further reducing its media presence in the wake of its diesel emissions scandal by putting national advertising on hold for at least the next two weeks.

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UAW-FCA deal dooms Tier 1 if passedAuto News

Instead of the hated Tier 2 being eliminated, it will be the rich traditional auto jobs that all go away over time, replaced by a permanent class of Tier 2 autoworkers, if the UAW-FCA deal is any indication.

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The magic bullet that became an illusionAuto News

Until U.S. regulators revealed that VW admitted to cheating on its emissions tests, Volkswagen's "clean diesel" strategy largely worked. And it's no wonder that "clean diesel" has been a cornerstone of its U.S. strategy since 2008.

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How design heads see Hyundai's high-end futureAuto News

Hyundai has pulled back the curtain on its upscale aspirations with its unveiling of the Vision G Concept Coupe in August. Staff Reporter David Undercoffler sat down with Chris Chapman, who leads the Irvine, Calif.

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'More questions than answers' on used-VW pricesAuto News

Massive recalls of Toyota and GM vehicles since 2009 produced no long-term damage to those companies' used-vehicle values. But it's too early to tell how VW's diesel scandal will affect its vehicles' prices at auction

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In Boston, dealer Herb Chambers builds an empire (and attracts suitors)Auto News

While Herb Chambers says he's enjoying the new-car business more than ever, the prominence in his office of a photo of him with Warren Buffett from a recent NADA meeting begs the question: is he going to sell, too?

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VW CEO Aims to 'Win Back Trust' (9/25/15)

New VW CEO aims to ‘win back trust’, Horn keeps U.S. job, Skoda vet to lead region, EPA...
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Honda plans $210 million paint line in OhioAuto News

Honda of America's manufacturing unit said today it plans to invest $210 million in a new paint line at its Marysville, Ohio, plant that will cut water use, energy consumption, and emissions.

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Rolls-Royce N.A. president to step down for 'entrepreneurial role'Auto News

Rolls-Royce North American President Eric Shepherd will step down from the position at the end of the year, the automaker said today. Shepherd will be succeeded by Pedro Mota, Porsche Cars North America's vice president for the western U.S.

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Volvo to build next-gen S60 at S.C. plant starting in 2018Auto News

Volvo Cars will produce the next-generation S60 compact sedan in Ridgeville, S.C., when the company's new plant becomes operational there in 2018.

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How VW's diesel emissions system worksAuto News

The emissions system at the heart of the global Volkswagen diesel mess comprises many complex components, all of which have to work perfectly and consistently all the time, or the vehicle will fail to meet pollution standards.

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EPA toughens emissions oversight after VW cheatingAuto News

U.S. environmental regulators will add more spot-checks to cars already on the road following Volkswagen AG's admission that it fitted as many as 11 million diesel cars worldwide with software that rigged pollution tests.

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VW managed fake U.S. test results from Germany, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen AG executives in Germany controlled the key aspects of emissions tests whose results the carmaker now admits were faked, three people familiar with the company's U.S. operations told Bloomberg.

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EPA to alter diesel emissions tests due to VW cheatingAuto News

U.S. environmental regulators plan to change diesel emissions tests following Volkswagen AG's admission to fitting as many as 11 million cars worldwide with software to scam pollution testing.

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Hyundai to recall 470,000 Sonatas in the U.S. over engine issueAuto News

Hyundai said it would recall 470,000 Sonata sedans in the United States to replace faulty engine parts, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Nissan taps Microsoft exec to lead global communicationsAuto News

Nissan has hired Microsoft communications manager Jonathan Adashek as the Japanese carmaker's new global vice president for communications and chief communications officer, effective Sept. 30.

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VW, after a year of stonewalling, stunned U.S. regulators with confessionAuto News

The confession of cheating that's embroiled VW in one of the biggest scandals in auto industry history came on a cool California morning, on the sidelines of an academic conference focused on green transportation.

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California gears up to penalize VolkswagenAuto News

California is preparing a major enforcement action against Volkswagen AG after the company violated tailpipe emissions tests.

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Used-car dealers in Calif. sue VW over diesel emissions Auto News

Independent, used car dealerships sued Volkswagen AG in California on Thursday over losses they say they will incur following revelations that the company fitted some diesel models with software to cheat on U.S. vehicle emissions tests.

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VW could be only major automaker with Sept. U.S. sales decline, two analysts predictAuto News

VW could be the only major automaker to report a U.S. sales decline in what could be the strongest September in 15 years, two forecasts said today. A third forecast said VW would post a gain.

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At least 29 U.S. state attorneys general to probe, subpoena VolkswagenAuto News

At least 29 U.S. state attorneys general today initiated a multi-state investigation of Volkswagen over its representations to consumers over their diesel vehicles, according to a spokeswoman for Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.

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U.S. dealers oppose possible ouster of VW executiveAuto News

Volkswagen's national dealer council and other dealers are publicly opposing the VW supervisory board's reported plans to dismiss Volkswagen of America CEO Michael Horn.

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VW could be only major automaker with Sept. U.S. sales decline, analysts predictAuto News

Volkswagen Group of America could be the only major automaker to report a U.S. sales decline in what could be the strongest September in 15 years, according to two forecasts released today.

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Overhauling VW's Executive Suite (9/24/15)

Overhauling VW’s exec suite: Reports say Mueller next CEO, Horn out as U.S. chief; Musk: CO2...
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VW's clean diesel promotion now looks like Jon Stewart gagAuto News

Eight years ago this week, a 53-foot tractor-trailer rolled out of VW's U.S. headquarters on a four-month, cross-country mission to persuade America that dirty diesel was dead.

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Porsche's Mueller called in to steer VW through crisisAuto News

Porsche boss Matthias Mueller once joked that he was too old to run Volkswagen but the 62-year-old now looks certain to be given the task of steering the German car maker through the worst business crisis in its history.

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Magna CEO sees smart robots shifting parts output away from ChinaAuto News

The falling cost of intelligent robots may help repatriate some auto production away from low-cost locations like China back to factories in Germany and North America, Magna International CEO Donald Walker says.

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BMW denies rigging emissions tests after report on X3 exhaustAuto News

BMW said it doesn't cheat on emissions tests, responding to a report in German magazine Autobild that the X3 SUV exceeded the European limit for air pollution. BMW shares earlier today fell as much as 9.

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Musk says diesel-cheating is bad, but CO2 emissions are worseAuto News

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk, speaking in Germany today, said revelations that Volkswagen AG cheated on diesel emission tests is 'obviously bad,' but that the issue the world should really be concerned about is carbon dioxide emissions.

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Scion names Gilleland vice president; Murtha takes new post at ToyotaAuto News

Scion, amid an aggressive product rollout, said today Andrew Gilleland will return to the brand as its vice president. He replaces Doug Murtha, 49, who will head corporate strategy and planning for Toyota in North America.

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VW cheating scandal threatens BMW as probe widensAuto News

The diesel-cheating affair that toppled Volkswagen's CEO deepened as Germany announced plans to widen its investigation and the scandal threatened to ensnare rival BMW.

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Chevy Silverado face-lift adds LED lighting, 8-speed automatic, safety gearAuto News

The wraps come off the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado today at the State Fair of Texas and the changes include improved connectivity, a new, optional gearbox, updated grilles and the end of the truck's signature stacked headlights.

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Ford F-series Super Duty adopts aluminum body, slims down for 2017Auto News

The first-ever aluminum-bodied Ford F-series Super Duty pickup will be up to 350 pounds lighter than the current generation but offer increased towing and hauling capabilities, Ford said today.

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Select buyers got sneak peek at BMW 7 seriesAuto News

BMW made sure to let potential buyers see its latest, glitzy flagship sedan in person, through special, closed-room events this year before its press and public introductions.

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Holy lawsuit, Batman! U.S. court affirms Batmobile's copyrightAuto News

The Batmobile, the indispensable crime fighting vehicle driven by comic book hero Batman, has enough distinct character traits to qualify for copyright protection, a U.S. appeals court ruled.

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Winterkorn expected to receive $32 million pension after exit Auto News

Martin Winterkorn, engulfed by a diesel-emissions scandal at Volkswagen AG, amassed a $32 million pension before stepping down Wednesday, and may reap millions more in severance depending on how the supervisory board classifies his exit.

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VW's Winterkorn Quits Amid Scandal (9/23/15)

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Lawyer seeks to send VW civil suits to federal court in CaliforniaAuto News

At least two dozen civil lawsuits accusing Volkswagen of misleading customers by designing some diesel models to cheat on U.S. emissions tests should be sent to California federal court, a lawyer in one such case said in a motion filed today.

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Wired's native ad for VW diesel tech goes missing Auto News

As recently as last week, Wired magazine on social media was touting content sponsored by Volkswagen about "how diesel was re-engineered."

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VW is a repeat offender on 'defeat devices'Auto News

VW's software designed to hoodwink environmental regulators was hardly the first instance of automakers getting busted for running afoul of U.S. emissions rules using so-called defeat devices. It wasn't even VW's first.

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UAW workers vote on FCA agreement without Tier 2 cap or product planAuto News

The UAW leadership is seeking ratification this week for a tentative deal with Fiat Chrysler that is missing two key provisions from previous contracts -- a written product plan and a cap on the maximum percentage of Tier 2 workers.

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VW cheating added pollution of millions more U.S. carsAuto News

Volkswagen AG bragged its diesel models were some of the cleanest on the highways. In fact, they added the equivalent of as many as 19 million chemical-spewing cars to American roads, depending on calculations.

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VW cheating added pollution of millions of more U.S. carsAuto News

Volkswagen AG bragged its diesel models were some of the cleanest on the highways. In fact, they added the equivalent of as many as 19 million chemical-spewing cars to American roads, depending on calculations.

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Volkswagen dealers have cause to sue the automaker, lawyers sayAuto News

Volkswagen dealers -- already seething over a product drought, sagging sales and an often cold shoulder from headquarters in Germany -- may now have cause take their frustrations out on the company in court.

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Buick Cascada convertible to start at $33,990Auto News

The first Buick convertible to hit U.S. showrooms in a quarter century will be priced at $33,990, the automaker said today.

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How U.S. lawyers were so quick off the mark to sue VolkswagenAuto News

Less than four days after the U.S.

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Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn resigns amid diesel emissions scandalAuto News

Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn stepped down on Wednesday, taking responsibility for the German automaker's rigging of U.S. diesel emissions tests. The embattled automaker's supervisory board will consider successors at a meeting on Friday.

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Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn resigns amid diesel scandalAuto News

Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn stepped down on Wednesday, taking responsibility for the German automaker's rigging of U.S. emissions tests. His successor will be named Friday, VW said.

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GM may need to cut capacity in Korea as exports slow Auto News

GM may need to cut production capacity in its South Korean operations if the company can't increase sales of the vehicles built there, the president of the GM International division said.

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Diesel cars loiter in lots as VW dealers, owners sit and waitAuto News

At the VW of Oakland dealership in California, the German company's "clean diesel-" powered cars were a big hit with eco-friendly customers.

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'European Detroit' on edge as VW scandal widensAuto News

Nowhere is Volkswagen AG's widening emissions scandal being felt more acutely than in Wolfsburg, the ultimate company town in Germany.

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West Virginia engineer presented VW emissions findings a year agoAuto News

Daniel Carder, an unassuming engineer from West Virginia, said he and his research team publicly presented their findings about Volkswagen's diesel emission discrepancies about a year ago. VW officials questioned them at the time.

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West Virginia engineer proves to be a David to VW's Goliath Auto News

Daniel Carder, an unassuming 45-year-old engineer with gray hair and blue jeans, appears an unlikely type to take down one of the world's most powerful companies.

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Canada threatens action against VW if rules violatedAuto News

The Canadian government is pledging unspecified 'enforcement action' if Volkswagen cars sold in the country used pollution-masking technology.

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Volkswagen hires law firm that defended BP after oil spillAuto News

Volkswagen AG has hired the U.S. law firm Kirkland and Ellis LLP to help it deal with the widening scandal over the carmaker's faked pollution controls, according to a company spokeswoman.

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GMC preps '16 Sierra Elevation edition with new infotainment systemAuto News

GMC will introduce a bolder, limited edition of the 2016 Sierra pickup on Thursday at the State Fair of Texas. The truck, called the Sierra Elevation Edition, is scheduled to arrive at dealers nationwide in the first quarter of next year.

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One papal Fiat that can give Francis some mileageAuto News

Pope Francis put his environmental credo into action as soon as he arrived in the U.S. on Tuesday. After getting a red- carpet welcome by President Barack Obama, the 78-year-old pope climbed into the back of a small, black Fiat 500L.

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CarMax profits rise 12% on higher used-vehicle volumeAuto News

CarMax's net earnings rose 12 percent to $172.2 million in the fiscal second quarter on higher used-vehicle sales, even as the average selling price of used vehicles declined.

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FTC urged to investigate VW diesel advertising claimsAuto News

In a widening of the U.S.

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Buick Reveals New Face (9/22/15)

Buick reveals new face; Nissan gives Altima midcycle revamp; VW to reimburse dealers; Winterkorn:...
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Volkswagen brand takes image hit as perception scores plummetAuto News

The growing emissions scandal at Volkswagen is starting to harm the automaker's brand image on social media and beyond, although its Audi brand appears to be sheltered some, according to new data.

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Buick lineup to embrace face of Avenir conceptAuto News

Buick's next-generation LaCrosse sedan will adopt the face of the buzzed-about Avenir concept when it goes on sale in the U.S. next year, a look that will spread across the brand's lineup over the next few years.

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Volkswagen offers U.S. dealers financial assistanceAuto News

Volkswagen of America has rolled out a series of financial assistance programs to compensate its U.S. dealers amid the company's diesel emissions scandal. The scandal comes at a time when VW's roughly 650 U.S.

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Diesel test report cites emissions gaps at other automakersAuto News

A European environmental group issued a report earlier this month that suggested other automakers in addition to Volkswagen and Audi may use software or other technology to enable their diesel vehicles to perform better in emissions testing than in...

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Diesel scandal at VW threatens 'Made in Germany' imageAuto News

Until last Friday, the mighty Volkswagen brand symbolized German engineering prowess and reliability. In just four days, that has changed radically. A scandal over cheating on U.S.

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Winterkorn 'endlessly sorry' for diesel emission scandal; VW denies report of CEO's ousterAuto News

VW CEO Martin Winterkorn today apologized again for the carmaker's cheating of diesel emission rules in the United States and pledged full cooperation with authorities involved.

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Winterkorn 'endlessy sorry' for diesel emission scandal; VW denies report of CEO's ousterAuto News

VW CEO Martin Winterkorn today apologized again for the carmaker's cheating of diesel emission rules in the United States and pledged full cooperation with authorities involved.

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Winterkorn apologizes for diesel emission scandal; VW denies report of CEO's ousterAuto News

BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn today apologized again for the carmaker's cheating of diesel emission rules in the United States and pledged full cooperation with authorities involved.

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Rosekind says VW's deception weakens confidence in auto safetyAuto News

Volkswagen AG's cheating on diesel emissions tests hurts auto industry's reputation, Mark Rosekind, NHTSA administrator, told an industry group.

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Nissan gives Altima a midcycle jolt for 2016Auto News

The 2016 Altima, which goes on sale in mid-November, receives a restyled body, new front and rear lights, new wheel designs, a revamped interior and new center stack, reshaped seats and new interior materials.

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VW denies report of CEO's ousterAuto News

Volkswagen denied a media report that said CEO Martin Winterkorn was to be replaced amid an emissions scandal that has rocked the company.

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VW's U.S. chief apologizes for diesel dupe: 'We have totally screwed up'Auto News

Volkswagen's top U.S. executive was profusely apologetic for the diesel-emissions cheating scandal that emerged on Friday and vowed to win back the trust of the U.S. consumer.

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VW's U.S. chief apologizes for diesel dupe: 'We screwed up'Auto News

Volkswagen's top U.S. executive was profusely apologetic for the diesel-emissions cheating scandal that emerged on Friday and vowed to win back the trust of the U.S. consumer.

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VW CEO's history of sweating the details now haunting him Auto News

Martin Winterkorn's focus on details is legendary in the industry. With the world's biggest carmaker facing a U.S. criminal probe for cheating on emissions tests, it's now coming back to haunt him.

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Volkswagen owners want payback over pollution-control cheatingAuto News

John Decker bought his 2013 Volkswagen Jetta diesel thinking he was doing his part to improve the environment and reduce his carbon footprint.

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Jaguar's Frankfurt stunt tops listAuto News

Though topping our humble viral rankings for a week, the spot's stunt achieved a Guinness World Record.

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VW updates Passat as emission scandal loomsAuto News

VW revealed several updates for the Passat midsize sedan's 2016 model year changeover, including fresh front and rear styling, a sporty new trim line and a new connectivity system. Its introduction to U.S.

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Volkswagen TDI owners sound off on TwitterAuto News

Jilted owners of Volkswagen TDI vehicles are voicing their displeasure on Twitter after news broke that the automaker used special software to manipulate emissions results for its "clean diesel" lineup going back to 2009.

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VW's diesel sales frozen until compliance is proven, EPA official says Auto News

With its diesel car lineup grounded by an emissions-test cheating scandal, Volkswagen now bears the burden of proving that these vehicles comply with federal emissions standards, the EPA's top auto regulator said.

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VW Said to Face U.S. Criminal Probe (9/21/15)

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Apple aims to 'ship' electric car in 2019, report saysAuto News

Silicon Valley technology giant Apple has set a goal of finalizing an electric car in 2019, The Wall Street Journal reported today.

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VW faces U.S. criminal probe over diesel emissions violations, report saysAuto News

The U.S. Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation of Volkswagen AG's admission to cheating on federal air pollution tests, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the inquiry, Bloomberg reported.

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Curious clean-air group discovered VW emissions violationsAuto News

It didn't add up. The Volkswagens were spewing harmful exhaust when testers drove them on the road. In the lab, they were fine.

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VW faces legal fallout from cheating -- this time in GermanyAuto News

Volkswagen's legal problems started in the U.S., but the world's biggest carmaker is finding the fallout over its cheating on U.S. environmental tests is extending to its home market.

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VW shares plunge 20% on emissions scandal; U.S. widens probeAuto News

Volkswagen shares had plunged more than 20 percent today, their biggest one-day fall, after the German carmaker admitted it had rigged emissions tests in the United States, and U.S.

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Subaru to expand capacity by 100,000 at Indiana plantAuto News

Subaru, straining to meet record U.S. demand, will invest $140 million to expand annual production capacity by 100,000 vehicles at its sole U.S. plant.

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Subaru to expand capacity by 100,000 at Ind. plantAuto News

Subaru, straining to meet record U.S. demand, will invest $140 million to expand annual production capacity by 100,000 vehicles at its sole U.S. plant.

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VW's emissions cheating found by curious clean-air groupAuto News

It didn't add up. The Volkswagens were spewing harmful exhaust when testers drove them on the road. In the lab, they were fine.

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2 senior VW executives to skip Passat event Auto News

Two senior Volkswagen executives cancelled a planned appearance at a media event scheduled today to introduce the re-engineered 2016 Volkswagen Passat midsize sedan.

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Audi's 'Truth in Engineering' ads come back to bite amid probeAuto News

Audi's advertising pitches under the banner "Truth in Engineering" have come under fire after Volkswagen Group admitted to violating U.S. emissions rules.

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Mercedes considers ultraluxury crossover or SUV to fight BentaygaAuto News

Mercedes-Benz is exploring whether to introduce an ultraluxury crossover or SUV, possibly under its Maybach subbrand.

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Cadillac wants to push Escalade into the $100,000-plus marketAuto News

Cadillac is considering a dramatic move upmarket for its hot-selling Escalade, as Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Maserati enter the premium six-figure market for superluxury SUVs.

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UAW bets pay raises, product will sell FCA dealAuto News

The UAW accord with Fiat Chrysler likely offers enough in raises and other improvements to ensure ratification by the rank and file, but it notably keeps in place the divisive two-tier system for entry-level workers.

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Frankfurt auto show hits and missesAuto News

The sheer, jaw-dropping, knee-buckling, gargantuan size of the Frankfurt auto show has to be seen to be believed. This isn't an exhibition center; it's a small planet. We're not sure how L.A.

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Opel ready for next phase of turnaroundAuto News

It was three years ago when General Motors first declared one of its most important post-bankruptcy goals: to stop losing money by mid-decade in Europe, a region that has drained more than $18 billion from GM's bottom line over the last 16 years.

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NYC's Brian Miller sells superluxury cars, hands-on serviceAuto News

Brian Miller is a jeans-and-sneakers guy, running a Manhattan super luxury car dealership that caters to the rich and famous. His secret is hands-on, four-star service to people who expect nothing less.

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New Civic enters new territoryAuto News

Honda Motor Co., shrugging off the faltering U.S. car market, is aspiring to capture some of the luxury market's enduring magic with its overhaul of the Civic lineup.

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Jaguar to reveal pricing earlier on new modelsAuto News

Jaguar will announce pricing when a new model is first unveiled as the company attempts to boost sales and gain market recognition.The move is part of Jaguar's effort to boost sales by lower prices or more generous content at existing prices.

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Cadillac lures a new corps of marketing prosAuto News

Why would a cadre of relatively young marketers leave established, top-shelf brands for a daunting reclamation project -- one that even Cadillac's top executives acknowledge could take a decade? In short, they see an unprecedented chance to reboot a...

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Hyundai kicks off rookie season with NFLAuto News

In June, Hyundai inked a four-year deal with the NFL, replacing General Motors as automotive sponsor of America's most-watched sports league. After a quarter-century of selling cars in the U.S.

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Wash not, want not at Calif. Honda storeAuto News

Service customers at Capitol Honda in San Jose, Calif., can get a free wash with every visit. They just can't get it at Capitol Honda. Many California businesses have had to make such adjustments as California's drought has worsened.

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Honda's stop-motion ad pitches no ordinary carmakerAuto News

Honda is making a major new commitment to a corporate branding campaign with the launch of a 2-minute, stop-motion ad that takes viewers through a paper-flipping, historical journey of the company's products.

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VW faced ultimatum from EPAAuto News

In the end, federal environmental regulators gave Volkswagen an ultimatum: Offer a convincing explanation for why many of its diesel vehicles were spewing more toxic emissions than they did in the test lab or face the loss of EPA certification for...

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VW orders probe into breach of U.S. emissions rulesAuto News

Volkswagen ordered an external investigation after U.S. regulators found software the carmaker designed for diesel cars gave false emissions data, CEO Martin Winterkorn said Sunday, adding he was "deeply sorry" for the violation of U.S. rules.

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Ford's Farley: Mustang starts strong in EuropeAuto News

Ford's Europe boss Jim Farley says the new Mustang is back-ordered until spring in Europe.

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Hyundai's new CMO aims for a more dominant, loved brandAuto News

Newly hired CMO Dean Evans says Hyundai should stand for more than just rational proof points.

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Mazda aims to lift U.S. crossover volumeAuto News

Masahiro Moro, Mazda's managing director for global sales and marketing, says the automaker has a simple plan to make more money in the U.S. business: Sell more crossovers.

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Mirror, mirror off the car? Focus turns to camerasAuto News

Many of today's better-appointed vehicles have side mirrors that tuck away automatically. Major suppliers are working on making those mirrors disappear altogether.

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Mercedes' decision on U.S. pickup due next yearAuto News

Mercedes-Benz will decide in the next eight to 10 months whether it will bring a pickup to the U.S. market.

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After GM settlement, an unsettled feelingAuto News

The known financial toll to GM for hiding a deadly safety defect now exceeds $2.3 billion.

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Mitsubishi preparing to close Illinois plant, report says Auto News

Mitsubishi Motors has started preparing for the closure of its assembly plant in Illinois after failing to find a buyer for the high-cost auto factory, the Nikkei business daily reported on Saturday in Japan.

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UAW president sees FCA workers ratifying contractAuto News

While product and job commitments under the UAW's tentative labor contract with Fiat Chrysler are still being finalized, UAW President Dennis Williams said wage and other economic improvements in the deal should result in ratification by the...

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VW accused of using 'defeat device' software in 482,000 diesels to skirt U.S. clean-air rulesAuto News

Volkswagen and Audi sold about 482,000 diesel vehicles with illegal emissions control software designed to make their cars appear cleaner in testing than they are in the real world, the EPA charged Friday in ordering a recall of the vehicles.

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UAW-FCA workers would get extra holiday, extra pay under proposed contractAuto News

In addition to raises and bonuses, the tentative agreement between Fiat Chrysler and the UAW includes a number of benefit restorations as well as a guard against a threatened tax hit on UAW member's health care plans.

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Gentex transforms rear-view mirror into high-tech vision systemAuto News

Gentex is broadening its role from a traditional Michigan-based auto parts maker to a supplier of high-tech vision systems that eventually could be integrated into self-driving cars.

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EPA: VW 'Defeat Device' Skirts Emissions Rules (9/18/15)

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W.Va. dealership group pays $80,000 civil penalty over adsAuto News

A West Virginia auto dealership group agreed to pay an $80,000 civil penalty to settle a U.S. Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that charged it with showing misleading advertisements, the FTC said.

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VW accused of using software in 482,000 diesels to skirt U.S. clean-air rulesAuto News

Volkswagen and Audi sold about 482,000 diesel vehicles with illegal emissions control software designed to make their cars appear cleaner in testing than they are in the real world, the EPA said today.

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VW accused of using software in 482,000 diesels to skirt clean-air rulesAuto News

The EPA and California accused Volkswagen of using "defeat device" software to circumvent emissions testing of certain air pollutants in Volkswagen and Audi vehicles with diesel engines from model years 2009-15.

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VW faces EPA, California probes for clean air violations over diesel emissionsAuto News

The EPA and California accused Volkswagen of using "defeat device" software to circumvent emissions testing of certain air pollutants in Volkswagen and Audi vehicles with diesel engines from model years 2009-15.

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Daimler to invest $1.3 billion to expand Mercedes SUV plant in AlabamaAuto News

Daimler AG will invest $1.3 billion at its Alabama plant to boost production of Mercedes-Benz SUVs, creating an additional 300 jobs.

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Tesla struggles in Germany with consumers unswayed by Model S cultAuto News

Tesla has built a cult following in the U.S. for its high-powered electric sports cars. But in Europe's biggest car market, consumers are proving harder to convince.

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JCI targets 3,000 job cuts in salaried ranksAuto News

Johnson Controls will cut as many as 3,000 salaried jobs over the next two years under an ongoing cost savings program and ahead of plans to streamline and divest its auto interiors business.

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JCI targets 3,000 job cuts Auto News

Johnson Controls, while spinning off its automotive-interiors unit, said efforts to streamline the business will lead to as many as 3,000 job cuts.

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Canada's auto industry may need to accept concessions in Pacific trade talks, prime minster saysAuto News

Automakers with assembly plants in Canada might not be happy with some of the conditions in a proposed 12-nation Pacific trade pact, but the nation must be part of the sweeping deal, Prime Minister Harper says.

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What people are saying about Honda's 2016 CivicAuto News

Honda says the 2016 Civic underwent 'the most radical redesign' since the model debuted in 1973. A look at what journalists, analysts and others are saying about the retooled sedan:

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GM's recall settlement frees Barra to confront new challengesAuto News

Hours after GM agreed to pay $900 million to settle criminal charges related to bungled recalls, CEO Mary Barra said the crisis that has shadowed her for nearly two years was "a catalyst for meaningful change."

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Corporate 'siloing' an obstacle to charging GM employees, prosecutor saysAuto News

The chief U.S. prosecutor in Manhattan blamed gaps in federal law and "siloing" within General Motors for the failure so far to charge any individual employees who may be responsible for faulty ignition switches linked to 124 deaths.

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Criminal charges still possible for some GM employees, U.S. saysAuto News

Federal prosecutors today announced a $900 million fine against General Motors and said they have ruled out criminal charges against some -- but not all -- of the 15 GM employees fired in connection with last year's ignition-switch recall.

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Despite settlements, GM still faces exposure in civil suitsAuto News

General Motors' potential liability over flawed ignition switches isn't over yet, and billions of dollars remain at stake. GM agreed today to pay $575 million to end a shareholder suit tied to the defect and more than 1,380 civil cases by victims.

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FCA-UAW Deal Shifts Car Assembly to Mexico (9/17/15)

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Toyota recalls 423,500 RAV4s in U.S. for windshield wipers issueAuto News

Toyota Motor Sales USA said it would recall about 423,500 RAV4 SUVs in the United States for an issue related to windshield wipers.

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After Model X, Tesla will make a mass-market shiftAuto News

After introducing the Model X crossover this fall, Tesla will turn to the next chapter in its product plan: the smaller, more affordable Model 3, due in late 2017.

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FCA's U.S. car output to go to Mexico in UAW-deal production shuffle Auto News

A tentative labor agreement between Fiat Chrysler and the UAW would move U.S. car production to Mexico and concentrate pickup, SUV and crossover production in the U.S., Automotive News has learned.

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FCA-UAW agreement would move existing U.S. car production to Mexico, Ram 1500s to Sterling HeightsAuto News

A tentative labor agreement between Fiat Chrysler and the UAW would move U.S. car production to Mexico and concentrate pickup, SUV and crossover production in the U.S., Automotive News has learned.

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GM sets aside $575 million for death and injury settlements Auto News

General Motors today said it will take a $575 million charge in the third quarter to settle 1,380 death and injury claims related to 2014 recalls.

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GM agrees to pay $900 million in U.S. criminal settlement over ignition switchesAuto News

General Motors has agreed to pay $900 million and enter a deferred prosecution agreement to end a U.S. criminal investigation into its handling of defective ignition switches in many of its vehicles and which are linked to 124 deaths.

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Fiat Chrysler to pay UAW members $3,000 ratification bonus, report saysAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will pay UAW members $3,000 bonuses if they ratify a new contract in the coming days, people briefed on the matter told Bloomberg.

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Honda targets Europe's finest compacts with ambitious remake of Civic Auto News

Honda, borrowing from the playbooks of Europe's top luxury compacts, has overhauled the Civic from top to bottom in a bid to reestablish its small-car chops.

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GM to pay $900 million, settle U.S. criminal case over ignition switches, report saysAuto News

GM agreed to pay $900 million and sign a deferred-prosecution agreement to end a U.S. government investigation into its handling of an ignition-switch defect linked to 124 deaths, two sources told Reuters.

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Japanese supplier Kayaba to pay $62 million criminal fine for price-fixing conspiracyAuto News

Japanese supplier Kayaba agreed to plead guilty and pay a $62 million fine for its role in a conspiracy to fix the prices of shock absorbers sold to automakers in the U.S., federal prosecutors said today.

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Daimler N.A. to move headquarters, 30 jobs to Mich., governor saysAuto News

Daimler AG's North American holding company plans to move its headquarters and 30 administrative jobs to Michigan, Gov. Rick Snyder said today.

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UAW, FCA pact ties worker bonus to long-term goalsAuto News

The proposed labor pact for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ties union worker pay to meeting long-term company goals including productivity gains, according to a memo sent to the company's employees today from CEO Sergio Marchionne.

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Audi's EV push won't stop with e-tron quattroAuto News

A second EV will join Audi's U.S. lineup after the e-tron quattro concept.

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Toyota: Decision on sports car project with BMW due soon Auto News

Toyota and BMW will decide by year end on whether to develop a common sports car architecture.

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BMW to 'step up' digital featuresAuto News

The next frontier for BMW is growing the digital end of its business, in vehicles and on the retail front. New consumer programs will focus on service and making it more seamless.

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BMW will 'step up' digital featuresAuto News

The next frontier for BMW is growing the digital end of its business, in vehicles and on the retail front. New consumer programs will focus on service and making it more seamless.

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Sergio on ‘Maturing’ Relationship With UAW (9/16/15)

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BMW will 'step up' digital featuresAuto News

The next frontier for BMW AG is growing the digital end of its business, both in its vehicles and the retail environment.

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Automakers asked by U.S. senators for details on cyber securityAuto News

Two U.S. senators have asked the world's biggest automakers for information on steps they have taken to protect cars from being hacked, as attention on vehicle security has surged following the first car recall over a cyber bug.

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The UAW-FCA tentative agreement: 'Expectations are very high'Auto News

The tentative contract agreement between the UAW and Fiat Chrysler stirred quite a reaction out of those who follow the auto industry, despite the disclosure of virtually none of its details.

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Hyundai waves big green flag for high-performance N line Auto News

Hyundai, led by the M Series chief engineer hired from BMW, is moving forward with a high-performance line, possibly with new engines, crossovers and hybrid variants, to burnish its reputation amid flagging sales.

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Jeep Wrangler production disrupted by small paint shop fireAuto News

A small fire in the paint shop at Fiat Chrysler's Toledo (Ohio) Assembly Complex disrupted production of the Jeep Wrangler on Tuesday.

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UAW, Fiat Chrysler reach tentative labor deal Auto News

The UAW and Fiat Chrysler reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract covering wages and benefits for 37,000 hourly employees. The pact was announced in a jointly issued statement.

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UAW reaches tentative settlement with Fiat ChryslerAuto News

The UAW and Fiat Chrysler reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract covering wages and benefits for 37,000 hourly employees. The pact was announced by UAW President Dennis Williams in a statement.

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Google does not intend to become a carmaker, executive saysAuto News

Google does not intend to become a vehicle manufacturer, the company's managing director for Germany, Austria and Switzerland said today at the Frankfurt auto show.

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Nissan Gets a Gripz in Frankfurt (9/15/15)

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With a roar, Ferrari snubs SUV, EV stampedeAuto News

Ferrari plans to stick to making high-end sports cars, avoiding the stampede to market an SUV or an electric model, as the traditional engine growl is part of what customers pay for.

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Subaru sees 700,000 North America sales as early as 2017Auto News

Subaru sees sales of 700,000 vehicles in North America as early as in 2017 as it dodges a slump in China.

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Mercedes confirms Tesla fighterAuto News

Mercedes-Benz will bring out an electric-powered Tesla fighter in the next few years. It will have a range of 250 to 310 miles, says Daimler's randd chief.

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Rolls-Royce mulls electric car as new regulations dawnAuto News

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars may develop an electric vehicle as tighter regulations on auto emissions pushes even the most elite auto manufacturers to look into battery-powered cars.

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Ford introduces adaptive steering on select '16 modelsAuto News

Ford is rolling out an innovative new variable-ratio steering system on certain models of the Edge crossover and three other vehicles starting this fall.

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Chevy gives SS performance sedan a tune-up for '16Auto News

Chevrolet is giving its lowest volume, highest performance sedan -- the Australian-built SS -- a freshening before the car takes its final bow.

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Delphi, GM ready advanced cylinder deactivationAuto News

An advanced, fast-acting cylinder deactivation system expected to be launched within five years -- probably by General Motors -- could revolutionize gasoline internal combustion engines by firing only the number of cylinders needed.

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OnStar's updated mobile app offers shopping options, couponsAuto News

General Motors drivers looking for cheap places to eat, sleep and shop might be in luck with a new update to OnStar's mobile app.

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Ford power-steering investigation ended by NHTSAAuto News

A U.S. investigation into about 848,600 Ford vehicles for loss of power steering has ended, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

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Continental, Valeo developing mirror-eliminating camera technologiesAuto News

Suppliers Continental and Valeo are hoping to turn rear- and side-view mirrors into relics of the past.

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GM execs stick to goal of turning Europe profit by 2016Auto News

GM executives said they remained committed to meeting their goal of reaching profitability in Europe by 2016, brushing aside concerns that a downturn in Russia could put their goal at risk.

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Toyota refines compact crossover plans with C-HRAuto News

Not wanting to miss out on one of the hottest trends in the industry, Toyota said it will jump into the compact crossover segment next year with a new model it's tentatively calling the C-HR.

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Continental developing mirror-eliminating camera technologyAuto News

Continental is hoping to turn rear and side-view mirrors into relics of the past.

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UAW, FCA labor talks continue as contract is extendedAuto News

Negotiators for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the UAW continued bargaining after their current contract was extended on an hour-by-hour basis past a 12:01 a.m. ET Tuesday deadline.

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Bentley owns the online airwaves Auto News

Bentley's push behind its first-ever crossover, the Bentayga, landed two hits on our list.

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UAW, FCA labor talks continue as deadline looms in U.S.Auto News

Negotiators for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the UAW continued bargaining Monday evening with hours to go before a 12:01 a.m. Tuesday deadline after which the U.S. union could call for a strike.

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Ford, Alcoa plan to replace more steel with aluminum in F-150Auto News

Ford said it would begin using a new type of aluminum from supplier Alcoa to make some parts for the F-150 pickup later this year, in a step toward eventually replacing more steel components with aluminum.

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Porsche, Audi EVs zero in on TeslaAuto News

The high-performance electric car market is shaping up to be a high-profile battleground featuring some of the world's most glamorous brands after Porsche and Audi unveiled models to challenge pioneer Tesla Motors.

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Ford F-150 to get Alcoa's Micromill aluminum parts starting in Q4Auto News

Ford will begin in the fourth quarter to use multiple components in its high-selling F-150 pickup model made from an advanced Alcoa aluminum alloy that is tough enough to replace steel parts yet significantly lighter, both companies said today.

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Where Marchionne, UAW Agree (9/14/15)

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Jaguar, joining key segment, prices F-Pace crossover from $43,385Auto News

The F-Pace, Jaguar's first crossover, will be priced from $43,385 when it goes on sale in May as the luxury brand enters a key segment and aims to significantly boost U.S. sales.

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Barra says GM investors have shrugged off talk of FCA mergerAuto News

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the automaker's investors haven't been beating down the company's door to discuss a potential GM-Fiat Chrysler Automobiles merger since FCA chief Sergio Marchionne renewed buzz about a deal last month.

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Lamborghini's 2016 Huracan Spyder will start at $262,350Auto News

Supercar fans got a first look at Lamborghini's topless 2016 Huracan Spyder tonight ahead of the 2015 Frankfurt auto show. U.S. pricing will be $262,350, not including taxes and delivery.

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Barra says little interest received on GM-FCA merger talksAuto News

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the automaker's investors haven't been beating down the company's door to discuss a potential GM-Fiat Chrysler Automobiles merger since FCA chief Sergio Marchionne renewed buzz about a deal last month.

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Marchionne will miss Frankfurt show to handle UAW talksAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne has cancelled his appearance at the Frankfurt auto show this week after the automaker was picked as the target company in labor talks in the U.S.

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Subaru sees 700,000 U.S. sales as early as 2017Auto News

Subaru sees sales of 700,000 vehicles in North America as early as in 2017 as it dodges a slump in China.

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Automatic brakes on fast trackAuto News

A novel agreement between regulators and automakers to help standardize automatic emergency braking is aimed at dramatically speeding the penetration of the nascent technology in the U.S. auto market, without a federal mandate.

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Mercedes, BMW and Audi extend reach at the expense of mass-market brandsAuto News

German luxury brands appear to be successful in broadening their reach, gaining volume without diminishing their brands, as seen by growing sales in the U.S. and Europe.

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A new breed of superrich buyer emerges - and splurgesAuto News

A new generation of wealthy and more-raucous luxury buyers is emboldening automakers to rethink their offerings.

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Fourth-gen Prius: A new billboard for ToyotaAuto News

For all the ink devoted to Tesla, it's the Toyota Prius that has reigned for two decades as the face and brand name of fuel-efficient transportation and crystallized Toyota's public image as a champion of the environment.

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Lexus rewards RX loyalists while luring young buyersAuto News

With the redesigned RX, Lexus aims to push down its average buyer age by attracting a new generation of customers, while also giving the many returning customers something new.

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Marchionne says FCA will continue to make V-8s despite tightening regsAuto News

Tougher fuel economy and emissions standards won't mean the death of Fiat Chrysler's V-8 engine lineup, CEO Sergio Marchionne says.

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Hyundai unveils a more refined ElantraAuto News

Hyundai's redesigned Elantra sedan gets more streamlined styling, higher engine output, better fuel economy and improved driving dynamics through use of lightweight high-strength steel and an overhauled suspension.

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Cox merges AutoTrader.com and KBBAuto News

Cox Automotive merged AutoTrader.com and KBB into single company with a single leadership structure, but it will keep the well-known brands separate and distinct. Jared Rowe, former head of AutoTrader.

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A tale of 2 fleet sales strategiesAuto News

Hyundai-Kia's overall sales in August increased 5 percent, while GM slipped 0.7 percent.

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As Fiat struggles, store sizzlesAuto News

Low gasoline prices and a consumer shift from small cars have the Fiat brand struggling, but at least one Fiat dealership is doing just fine, thank you.

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Is there a tipping point for lease levels?Auto News

Leasing has accounted for a quarter of new-vehicle sales for more than a year. Industry watchers say the level of leasing penetration deserves close monitoring, due to risks if leasing soars.

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Google hires TrueCar's Krafcik to steer auto projectAuto News

Google is bringing in John Krafcik, the veteran Ford and Hyundai executive, to head its self-driving car program, presenting the clearest sign yet of Google's broad commercial aspirations for the project.

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UAW names Fiat Chrysler lead target in contract talksAuto News

The UAW has chosen Fiat Chrysler Automobiles as its target to set the pattern for a contract deal before turning to GM and Ford.

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Is strident Suzuki up to going solo?Auto News

With the company's small global footprint and randd budget, Suzuki's bid to remain independent after splitting with estranged partner Volkswagen will be a key test of whether small players can stay that way in an age of consolidation.

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Late dealer's quality processes help store thriveAuto News

Whether it's something as important as the vehicle sales procedure or as mundane as making the morning coffee, Don Chalmers has a procedure in place. There are more than 300 in all. It was these processes that helped the Albuquerque, N.M.

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For Maserati, Levante SUV is on the wayAuto News

Maserati's profits and volumes will recover after the brand launches its first SUV next year, says Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne. The large SUV, called Levante, is expected to debut in January at the Detroit auto show. U.S.

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Suppliers advance in mass market safety techAuto News

Lidar, a kind of radar based on laser beams instead of radio waves, is moving closer to becoming a mass-market safety technology.

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Products pack some power in UAW talksAuto News

The UAW realizes that the best job security comes from building a popular vehicle productively. With several Detroit 3 factories in the U.S.

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Putting the Brakes on Car Crashes (9/11/15)

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'Star Wars'-inspired Chargers back in Dodge's garage #8230; for nowAuto News

A crew of Stormtrooper-inspired Dodge Chargers have been returned to their home base.

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Colo. dealership held liable in test-drive accidentAuto News

The Colorado Court of Appeals said a dealership is liable for damage resulting from an accident on a test drive because someone from the dealership was in the car with the driver.

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Honda's redesigned 2016 Civic breaks cover Auto News

New spy photos of the 2016 Honda Civic sedan show that the redesigned compact car won't repeat the mistakes of the past. Based on the latest images published by Civicx.

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BMW makes changes in N.A. sales management teamAuto News

Peter Miles, BMW of North America's vice president of sales channel development and customer relations, has moved into a new role with the company as part of several leadership changes.

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Automakers commit to making automatic braking standardAuto News

A broad group of automakers have agreed in principle to equip all their new vehicles with automatic emergency braking technology as a standard feature in the near future.

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Henniges Automotive acquired by China's AVIC AutomotiveAuto News

Automotive sealing and anti-vibration component supplier Henniges Automotive Holdings has been acquired by China's AVIC Automotive Systems Holding. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Ford workers strike at Brazil factory to protest job cutsAuto News

Workers at a Ford plant in Brazil began an open-ended strike on Thursday to protest job cuts, adding to labor tensions that have rattled the country's auto industry in the midst of its worst crisis in nearly two decades.

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Toyota tells dealers that below-invoice ads are tabooAuto News

Toyota told dealers assembled at a national dealer meeting that they would no longer be permitted to advertise vehicle prices below invoice. The company is implementing the prohibition beginning Jan.

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Honda gets California approval for self-driving cars on roadsAuto News

Honda has received a permit from the state of California to drive its autonomous vehicles on public streets, joining companies ranging from Google to Volkswagen in testing the fast-growing technology.

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Caddy gives New Yorkers a sneak peek of XT5 crossover -- from the airAuto News

Cadillac gave an unconventional sneak peek of its SRX replacement -- the XT5 crossover -- to a throng of New York fashionistas Wednesday night on the west side of Manhattan.

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China's BAIC opens randd center in Silicon ValleyAuto News

Chinese automaker BAIC Motor has opened an randd center in Silicon Valley -- a facility that will help the company develop technology for electric vehicles, batteries and telematics.

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Hyundai kicks off NFL advertising with gameday gagAuto News

Hyundai launches its NFL sponsorship today with a television ad airing during the regular-season opener between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Cadillac Sees a Future in Fashion (9/10/15)

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Nissan boosts 2016 Leaf's range to 107 miles Auto News

Amid flagging consumer interest in electric vehicles and hybrids, Nissan will introduce an enhanced 2016 Leaf EV with a 27 percent gain in battery range to 107 miles.

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Stant to close plant, open tech center in suburban DetroitAuto News

Indiana auto supplier Stant Corp. will shutter a plant in Romeo, Mich., and lay off 167 people by mid-November, but is moving some corporate and engineering positions into a new technical center in suburban Detroit.

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State-owned China automaker teams with U.S. electric-car startup AtievaAuto News

One of China's largest state-owned automakers said it has opened a technology research center in California's Silicon Valley and is teaming with U.S. electric-car startup Atieva to develop EVs for China and global markets.

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BMW, other auto brands can benefit from YouTube 'fan videos,' report saysAuto News

BMW-related viewership on YouTube -- at more than 4 billion views -- is larger than that of any other auto brand, a report by marketing and data firm ZEFR found.

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Tom Cole, longtime Michigan auto dealer, dies at 73Auto News

Tom Cole, a nominee for the 2014 Time Dealer of the Year award and founder and owner of Cole Automotive Group in west Michigan, died Sunday. He was 73.

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California lawmakers drop fuel economy provision from climate billAuto News

A proposal to slash fuel use by cars and trucks in California over the next 15 years was dropped late Wednesday from an ambitious climate change bill in the California State Assembly.

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Caddy gives New Yorkers a sneak peak of XT5 crossover -- from the airAuto News

Cadillac gave an unconventional sneak peak of its SRX replacement -- the XT5 crossover -- to a throng of New York fashionistas Wednesday night on the west side of Manhattan.

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FCA issues three recalls for 1.7 million trucksAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it is recalling about 1.73 million trucks for defects including a wiring harness that may short-circuit and set off an airbag. The largest recall covers 1.06 million trucks in the U.S.

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FCA to recall about 1.06 million trucks in U.S. Auto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it was conducting a safety recall of an estimated 1.06 million trucks in the U.S. to inspect and service wiring harnesses.

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U.S. tops China in auto sales for last two monthsAuto News

American consumers purchased more passenger vehicles than their Chinese counterparts for a second straight month, helped by affordable fuel prices and an equities rout in China that stung local retail investors.

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Nissan boosts new Leaf's range to 107 miles Auto News

Amid flagging consumer interest in electric vehicles and hybrids, Nissan will introduce an enhanced 2016 Leaf EV with a 27 percent gain in battery range to 107 miles.

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Chevy prices revamped '16 Malibu from $22,500Auto News

The next-generation Chevrolet Malibu will start at $22,500, including shipping, slightly below the base-model prices of most key rivals in the competitive midsize sedan market.

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Lincoln's new ads spotlight MKX as McConaughey goes silentAuto News

Matthew McConaughey is back in another round of commercials for Lincoln, but this time, he lets the product do all the talking.

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Urban Science buys AutoHook to expand lead-management servicesAuto News

Urban Science, the analytics company best known for helping automakers and dealers decide where to open stores, acquired AutoHook to expand its lead-management services. Financial terms were undisclosed.

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NHTSA calls for hearing on Takata airbag recallsAuto News

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will hold a public hearing next month on its effort to coordinate the Takata airbag inflator recalls affecting nearly 20 million vehicles in the United States.

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Breaking Fad: Aztek Wins New Fans (9/9/15)

Breaking fad: Aztek wins new fans, Magnum a millennial magnet; Cadillac ATS fire risk; Moving beyond...
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CDK getting interest from buyout firms, report saysAuto News

CDK Global is accepting expressions of interest from select private-equity firms this week, people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg, even as some shareholders urge the company to formally explore a sale effort and undertake a broader...

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Tailfins, edge and dictionaries: What people are saying about Toyota's redesigned PriusAuto News

Toyota's Prius, a household name that has come to define hybrid cars for nearly two decades, was reborn in Las Vegas on Tuesday with the introduction of a redesigned and re-engineered model for 2016.

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Nissan chops $500 off Versa SL price for 2016Auto News

Nissan said U.S. pricing for its 2016 Versa sedan SL model has been reduced by $500 to $17,915 after shipping.

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More slow growth predicted for China's 'new normal'Auto News

A well known consulting firm has issued a downbeat forecast for China's once-booming auto industry, forecasting growth slowing dramatically over the next seven years.

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Cadillac recalls 121,000 ATS sedans for defroster defectAuto News

General Motors said it is recalling 121,000 Cadillac ATS sedans because the rear-window defroster can overheat and potentially catch fire. The automaker said it is aware of four fires related to the defect, but not of any crashes, injuries or deaths.

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Pontiac Aztek gains traction with millennials from 'Breaking Bad' roleAuto News

Several discontinued vehicle models, including the Pontiac Aztek -- well known for its spot atop many lists of the ugliest vehicles ever and for its role in AMC's 'Breaking Bad' TV series -- are finding new life on the used-car market...

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BMW to pay $1.6 million, rehire black workers to settle federal bias claimsAuto News

BMW will pay $1.6 million and offer to rehire dozens of black former employees at a South Carolina plant who were fired after the company implemented a new criminal background check policy, according to a settlement agreement approved Tuesday.

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Autonomous cars could shift insurance liability toward automakersAuto News

Hacker attacks or faulty software could shift the burden of legal and regulatory liability toward makers of self-driving cars and away from customers, experts say, forcing regulators and insurers to develop new models.

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Toyota applies for patent that could lead to flying carAuto News

Toyota filed for a patent on a feature that could lead to flying cars. Application 20150246720, published in the database of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Sept. 3, covers a 'stackable wing for an aerocar.'

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6th-gen Hyundai Elantra gets new design, more safety tech, better mpgAuto News

Hyundai pulled the wraps off a redesigned Elantra compact sedan that gets more mature, streamlined styling, higher engine output and better fuel economy.

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GM, Ford open factories in China just in time for slowing growthAuto News

Auto sales in China are slowing and may fall for the first time in more than a decade, undercutting one of the few growth markets for carmakers such as General Motors and Ford Motor Co., according to a report released today by Alix Partners.

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Toyota boosts mpg, interior space on retooled 2016 PriusAuto News

Toyota's redesigned Prius -- benefiting from smaller and lighter hybrid components, denser batteries that pack more energy and an improved gasoline engine -- will be 10 percent more fuel efficient while offering enhanced handling and more interior...

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Honda open-wheeled concept demonstrates 'floating' driver's seatAuto News

Honda will debut an open-wheeled sporty car that features a dangling roofless 'floating' driver's seat and 'creative craftsmanship' at this month's Frankfurt motor show.

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Chevy to limit availability of 2016 VoltAuto News

Chevrolet plans a limited rollout of the redesigned 2016 Volt, earmarking the next-generation plug-in hybrid for California and other green-car friendly markets before a national launch in early spring.

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Why VW's Golf Is on an Upswing (9/8/15)

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Ford Mustang sales rise globally, show gains with U.S. womenAuto News

According to sales results for the first half of 2015, the new Ford Mustang is the best-selling sports car in the world -- and the best-selling sports car among women in the United States.

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Honda Civic Type R details emerge with latest spy photosAuto News

Honda's Civic Type R is still at least a year away, but already spy photos are leaking out showing some interesting go-fast details of Honda's hottest hatchback.

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M-B takes autonomous cars to a new levelAuto News

Nissan takes its UEFA Champions League sponsorship to a whole new level in its latest spot.

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Ford UAW workers authorize strikeAuto News

UAW-represented workers at Ford overwhelmingly authorized union leadership to strike the automaker should they not reach a new contract agreement, according to a statement today.

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Like? Dislike? Barra's blue talk on Facebook pageAuto News

As you probably deduced from all the 'expletives deleted' in our recent Sergio Marchionne interview stories, the FCA chief can turn the air day-glo purple.

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