Ford plans $1.3 billion upgrade of Kentucky truck plantAuto News

Ford today plans to announce a $1.3 billion investment in its Kentucky Truck Plant to support the redesigned 2017 Super Duty pickup. Ford said the plans, including a new body shop, will create 2,000 jobs at the plant.

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Porsche makes taking the driver's test coolAuto News

Porsche teamed up with the equivalent of the French DMV to offer driver tests in a sports car.

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VW, DOJ want diesel civil cases heard in DetroitAuto News

VW and the Justice Department want a U.S. judicial panel to centralize in Detroit hundreds of civil lawsuits alleging the German automaker defrauded consumers and shareholders, according to court filings.

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Ford Narrows U.S. Labor Costs with Rivals (11/30/15)

Ford narrows U.S. labor costs with rivals; Cadillac rethinks dealer rewards; Toyota’s parting...
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Lear acquires vehicle-to-vehicle communications firmAuto News

Lear said it acquired automotive connectivity supplier Arada Systems. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Arada develops hardware and software for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication technology.

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Honda plans to lift retirement age in Japan as labor force shrinksAuto News

Honda plans to raise the retirement age for employees at its Japan operations to 65 years from the current 60 years in a bid to retain workers for longer periods as the labor force shrinks.

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Ford says UAW contract boosts U.S. labor costs less than 1.5%Auto News

Ford said its new four-year contract with the UAW will increase its U.S. labor costs by less than 1.5 percent annually by letting the company hire more low-cost workers and move production to factories in other countries.

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Japan's plans to fuel world's cleanest cars hits roadblockAuto News

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has big plans for his country to lead the way in clean cars. His bureaucrats are getting in the way.

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Toyota taps U.S. dealers' best practices for Latin AmericaAuto News

Inspired by Automotive News' dealership Best Practices series, Toyota challenged its Latin American dealers and distributors to brainstorm their own ways to improve. At an award ceremony in Tokyo recently, Toyota's Steve St.

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Insurance Institute trains its sights on headlightsAuto News

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is developing a new stand-alone ratings program for automobile headlights, with the first batch of results due out next year.

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Nader warns of 'hazard on the highway'Auto News

On the 50th anniversary of the publication of his landmark book, 'Unsafe at Any Speed,' consumer advocate Ralph Nader says the auto industry should put the brakes on automated driving.

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New CEO says TrueCar must changeAuto News

TrueCar's new CEO, Chip Perry, harbors no illusions about the task he'll face in stabilizing the company and rebuilding bridges with auto dealers.

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After 40 years, BMW's 3 series rules a tougher leagueAuto News

After 40 years, BMW's 3 series still rules the sporty-compact segment. But tougher competition and changing market tastes pose challenges.

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Cadillac to refocus incentives for dealersAuto News

Cadillac is drafting a new retail incentive program that could significantly boost factory payments to dealers who invest in facilities, new technology and other elements to improve the customer experience.

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Acrimony lingers as Ford, Toyota go solo in race for hybrid pickupsAuto News

Long after a Toyota-Ford hybrid pickup partnership unraveled, the rivals are racing to roll out their own products. It's a battle between two champions - one in hybrids, the other in pickups - for what will be a niche but growing segment.

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Mitsubishi CEO promises an electrified U.S. reboundAuto News

Mitsubishi will fortify its fragile U.S. rebound with three electrified crossovers in five years, a bolstered listening post in Washington D.C. and an advanced technology office in Silicon Valley.

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Employees direct store's charitable givingAuto News

At Patriot Subaru of Saco, Maine, employees direct the charitable giving program. They select organizations they want the dealership to support, and managers determine the amount to give based on the employee's involvement with the cause.

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RFJ Auto Partners expands Dave Smith dealership modelAuto News

New dealership group RFJ Partners is continuing to grow. With the purchase of a Nissan store in Spokane, Wash., RFJ is making the first expansion of its high-volume Dave Smith dealership brand and operating model.

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Nissan imagines tomorrow's transportationAuto News

In a small shared office not far from Venice Beach in Los Angeles, Nissan Motor Co. is gazing into the far-off future. And it looks more like one of those baseball bullpen carts than a Titan pickup or a Maxima sport sedan.

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Higher UAW wages will push Detroit 3 to find cost solutionsAuto News

New UAW contracts give workers the biggest gains they've seen in years, but the deals are expected to have a negligible effect on the automakers' bottom lines.

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Acura sees its future in stronger sedansAuto News

Despite decades of muddled brand identity and mixed success with its vehicles, Acura has no plans to borrow a page from Hyundai's playbook as it launches the Genesis brand, or any other luxury brand's, for that matter.

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UAW contract costs no threat to Detroit 3, experts sayAuto News

New UAW contracts give workers the biggest gains they've seen in years, but the deals are expected to have a negligible effect on the automakers' bottom lines.

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'Japanese dominate' list of innovatorsAuto News

If companies' randd chops are measured by the number of patents received, the Japanese auto industry -- led by Toyota and Honda -- appears to be outracing the competition.

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Cadillac wants its new vehicles to earn pricesAuto News

Cadillac's decision to price the soon-to-launch CT6 sedan well below competing vehicles says a lot about the cutthroat state of the market for big luxury sedans, brand boss Johan de Nysschen says.

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Ford drops 'Friends and Neighbors' sale early, opts for traditional year-end discountsAuto News

Ford is dropping its 'Friends and Neighbors' promotion five weeks earlier than planned, after the offers failed to resonate with consumers as much as more traditional year-end discounts offered by competitors.

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Honda's Prelude dawnsAuto News

The Honda Prelude, one of the Japanese automaker's first attempts at a fun, sporty car, goes on sale in Japan on Nov. 24, 1978.

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Can GM build on OnStar advantage?Auto News

Phil Abram is leading GM's effort to stake a leadership position in connected cars that GM execs believe is critical to its future.

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Toyota monitoring suppliers to ensure disaster readinessAuto News

When Hurricane Patricia slammed into Mexico last month, it offered Toyota Motor Corp. an opportunity to test its supplier monitoring system.

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Audi, Porsche, VW ordered by CARB to recall, repair emissions softwareAuto News

The California Air Resources Board today ordered Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen to recall and repair 'illegal' emissions software in more than 15,000 vehicles with 3.

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GM, law firm can keep ignition-switch documents secret, U.S. judge rulesAuto News

General Motors and its law firm need not turn over privileged documents to drivers hoping to show that the automaker intended to commit a crime or fraud by concealing defective ignition switches in their vehicles, a federal judge ruled today.

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How Toyota used Nascar to sway loyal American car buyersAuto News

For years Toyota has been marketing itself to the Nascar audience as an increasingly American company -- and Nascar fans are growing more receptive.

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Hyundai, GM Predicted to Lead Nov. Sales Gains (11/25/15)

Hyundai, GM predicted to lead Nov. sales gains; Split forecasts on VW; Ford’s...
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Takata ignored employees' inflator concerns, report saysAuto News

Embattled automotive safety products supplier Takata ignored concerns from employees about misleading and manipulated data provided to Honda about its airbag inflators from as early as 2000, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

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Chinese automaker Dongfeng removes president under graft suspicionAuto News

Dongfeng Motor Group said it removed President Zhu Fushou from his position, after the government launched an investigation on him for suspected graft earlier this month.

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Ford touts 'backup trailer assist' function in new F-150 adsAuto News

Comedian Denis Leary is crowing about something new in Ford F-150 ads: technology that is meant to make backing up a trailer easier.

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U.S. delays 'quiet car' rules for hybrids, electric carsAuto News

U.S. regulators are delaying rules that would require electric and hybrid cars to alert sight-impaired pedestrians and bicyclists until at least mid-March, according to a recent government filing.

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Smartphones may have role in 8.1% rise of U.S. traffic deathsAuto News

The number of deaths from traffic accidents in the U.S. jumped 8.1 percent in the first half of 2015, suggesting smartphones and other driving distractions could be making America's roadways more dangerous.

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Rivian Automotive to build randd center for high-tech vehicles in Mich.Auto News

Livonia automotive design and engineering firm Rivian Automotive LLC plans to invest $29.5 million and add 174 jobs at a new Dearborn randd center to develop high-tech vehicles, rather than court talent in Florida and Silicon Valley.

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Honda Readies Curvy Ridgeline for Battle (11/24/15)

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U.S. auto sales could break November record, two forecasts sayAuto News

This month -- powered by Black Friday sales and a strengthening economy -- could be the best November ever for U.S. auto sales, according to forecasts from TrueCar and Edmunds.

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GM's new wind tunnel aims to improve, quicken design workAuto News

General Motors has cited some impressive vitals on its redesigned 2016 models to show off the success of its weight-cutting strategy: The new Volt and Cruze are about 250 pounds lighter than their predecessors; the Malibu sheds almost 300 pounds and...

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FCA agrees to invest $1 billion more in Mich. to receive maximum tax creditsAuto News

Fiat Chrysler must invest an additional $1 billion in Michigan by 2029 to receive the maximum amount of state tax credits it is entitled to under a modified agreement approved by a state board today.

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Five U.S. states, D.C. seek joint plan to cut auto sector emissionsAuto News

Five states and the District of Columbia plan to develop a joint market-based approach to try to cut greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles across a large area of the Northeastern United States, their governors and mayor announced today.

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GM may contract out van production to boost capacity for pickupsAuto News

GM is in talks to offload some of its commercial van production to contract manufacturer AM General, a move that would free up capacity at GM's plant near St. Louis to make more of its hot-selling midsize pickups.

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GM's new wind tunnel aims at boosting fuel economyAuto News

General Motors has cited some impressive vitals on its redesigned 2016 models to show off the success of its weight-cutting strategy: The new Volt and Cruze are about 250 pounds lighter than their predecessors; the Malibu sheds almost 300 pounds and...

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2017 Kia Cadenza looks sharper, more angularAuto News

Kia Motors unveiled today the exterior of the redesigned, sportier 2017 Cadenza luxury car, which will go on sale next year. The new Cadenza, known as the K7 in Korea, has a sharper, more angular look than the 2016 version.

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Honda Ridgeline ditches flying buttress profileAuto News

Honda's second-generation Ridgeline truck shed a few more layers of camouflage recently, as spy photographers snapped the upcoming pickup ahead of its Detroit auto show debut in January.

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Audi's race to the top; Nissan channels TarantinoAuto News

Audi pits an RS 7 in a test for the best against ... an elevator.

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Tesla offers less powerful Model X for $80,000Auto News

Tesla plans 90D and 70D variants of the Model X crossover, the latter of which will include a 70 kilowatt-hour battery pack and a sticker price of $80,000, plus a $1,200 shipping charge.

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Chip Perry, TrueCar's new CEO, seeks to rebuild dealers' trustAuto News

Chip Perry said his goal as the new CEO of TrueCar will be to win back the trust of auto dealers. Perry, 62, who helped build AutoTrader from a start-up venture into a $1 billion shopping site, was named CEO of TrueCar earlier today.

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Audi to revise emissions control software in U.S. vehicles with 3.0-liter enginesAuto News

Audi said today that it will revise emissions control software used on more than 85,000 Volkswagen Group vehicles with 3.0-liter diesel engines that U.S regulators said earlier this month violated U.S. clean air laws.

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7 years' worth of VW diesels now under scrutinyAuto News

Last week was supposed to bring some measure of clarity to Volkswagen's emissions fiasco.

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JLR won't attend Detroit auto showAuto News

Jaguar Land Rover of North America says it will skip the next year's Detroit auto show in January to concentrate on other international shows.

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Chronicler of VW slave labor diesAuto News

Hans Mommsen's name was not widely known in the English-speaking world, but the German historian exhaustively chronicled a sordid chapter in automotive history: Volkswagen's use of slave labor during Hitler's Third Reich.

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New TrueCar CEO Perry to Focus on Dealers (11/23/15)

New TrueCar CEO Perry to focus on dealers; Ford dumps Takata inflators; Volvo’s 100K U.S....
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VW CEO says diesel engine refits 'manageable'Auto News

The steps needed to fix about 8.5 million Volkswagen cars in Europe fitted with illegal emissions-control software are technically and financially manageable, the German automaker's CEO said today.

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Ford latest automaker to stop using Takata airbag inflatorsAuto News

Ford will become the fourth automaker to stop using certain Takata airbag inflators.

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TrueCar names AutoTrader veteran Chip Perry as CEOAuto News

Chip Perry, who helped build AutoTrader from a start-up venture into a $1 billion shopping site, has been named the new CEO of TrueCar. Perry, 62, replaces Scott Painter, who announced his resignation as CEO in August.

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Ford recalls 451,865 Fusions, Mercury Milans for potential fuel tank problemAuto News

Ford is recalling 451,865 Fusion and Mercury Milan sedans from the 2010 and 2011 model years to fix a potential fuel tank problem that could lead to a fire.

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Nissan accuses store owned by ex-dealer council chair of fraudAuto News

Nissan is suing a California dealership and several of its employees, alleging that they filed 3.74 million in improper warranty claims.

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How Toyota channeled Lady Gaga in primping the PriusAuto News

Shunsaku Kodama, chief designer of the next-generation Toyota Prius, embarked on a risky mission: Spice up Toyota's flagship hybrid so it's no longer just a frumpy, fuel-efficiency play. Give it emotion, make it sexy.

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GM turns to KBB website for targeted incentivesAuto News

General Motors is using Kelley Blue Book's website to offer consumers targeted incentives, the latest sign that carmakers are keen to integrate their marketing efforts with third-party lead providers.

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Lincoln's mission: 'Core segments first'Auto News

In 2016, Lincoln will have a new face, its most powerful car ever, a revived Continental and a chance to top 100,000 U.S. sales for the first time since 2008. What it apparently won't have, at least anytime soon, is a rear-wheel-drive sports car.

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VW sinks, Detroit 3 rise in buy-sell reportsAuto News

The value of a Volkswagen dealership, already dismal due to low sales in the U.S., has plummeted further following the diesel-emissions scandal, said two buy-sell advisory firms' reports released last week.

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U.S. escapes unscathed in this round of VW cutsAuto News

Scandal-plagued Volkswagen Group has cut its global spending plan next year by more than $1 billion, but it spared the ax at its U.S. operations.

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Technology upgrades zoom into small carsAuto News

High-end technology is quickly making its way into compact cars that were long conceived as cheap, basic transportation.

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Dealer's retirement shows trendAuto News

A Michigan deal exemplifies a trend in the buy-sell market.

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Volvo on fast track to 100,000 sales targetAuto News

Volvo Cars of North America, on track for its first annual U.S.

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L.A.'s Galpin Motors fills an exhibit hall with its custom ridesAuto News

Galpin Motors uses a 26,000-square-foot exhibit space at the Los Angeles Convention Center to display its custom vehicles, showcase the many brands its 10 dealerships carry and catch the eyes of L.A. Auto Showgoers. And all the vehicles are for sale.

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Los Angeles' hits and mehsAuto News

Like any auto show, Los Angeles was supposed to be chockablock with astonishing, flabbergasting production models, honey-will-you-look-at-that concepts - maybe even a handful of hybrids or green cars with mind-bending technology.

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Audi seeks charging network alliesAuto News

Audi AG, which plans to launch an all-electric crossover with a 300-mile range in 2018, has initiated talks with U.S. and German automakers about a shared network of 150-kilowatt fast chargers to rival the Superchargers that Tesla Motors Inc.

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Cadillac's plug-in play: Hybrids first, then EVAuto News

Cadillac plans to equip most of its vehicles in coming years with plug-in hybrid versions to meet tightening regulations, especially in China, brand boss Johan de Nysschen said.

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Fiat Chrysler launches 3 youth-targeted ads during American Music AwardsAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, in another high-profile advertising move, launched three spots during tonight's broadcast of the American Music Awards on ABC.

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FCA expands no-cost college nationwideAuto News

Starting Monday, Nov. 23, Fiat Chrysler dealers nationwide can offer a no-cost college education to employees and their spouses and children -- a perk aimed at attracting top-tier talent to work at FCA stores.

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Phone shrines, electronic shifter and infotaining: What people think of the Cadillac XT5Auto News

Cadillac, notably lacking in the hot crossover market, is betting a lot on the XT5 as a replacement for the SRX, the brand's aging but still top-selling nameplate in the U.S.

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Titan gives Nissan dealers work-truck credAuto News

Nissan's U.S. dealers are undergoing training again to sell a big truck as output of the redesigned Nissan Titan begins in Mississippi.

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German auto firms try to nurture Silicon Valley boldnessAuto News

German automakers and suppliers fear that America's audacious tech companies are grabbing the initiative within the auto industry as cars become more about software and successful data manipulation and less about traditional hardware.

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Aural sparkle, arachnids, and calzone stuffed with sushi-grade tuna: What people think of the Fiat 124 SpiderAuto News

The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider, introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marks the two-door's return after several decades. Here's what some critics and others are saying about the 124.

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Next Caddy crossover due in '18Auto News

Cadillac is billing the XT5 as the first of four new crossovers planned for its lineup. But the next one is more than two years away.

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In Mercedes project, latchkey kids get chauffeured ridesAuto News

Boost, created by Mercedes-Benz's Business Innovation division, has given 10,000 rides in the Silicon Valley suburbs since 2013. The company designed Boost to solve a problem its facing its existing customers face.

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Spider 'ain't a badge exercise'Auto News

The task seemed simple: Re-create the most popular Fiat ever sold in the U.S. for the 21st century. The reality, it turned out, was a little more complicated than typing 'Miata' into Google Translate and choosing 'Italian.'

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Ford workers approve UAW contract after late push by union leadersAuto News

A last-ditch push by UAW leaders to rally support for a proposed contract with Ford Motor Co. mustered just enough votes to overcome widespread opposition and bitterness among workers as the company generates record profits.

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VW, under deadline, submits fix to 2.0-liter diesel emissions violations Auto News

The EPA and California air regulators received an initial proposal from Volkswagen, which faced a Friday deadline, to address emissions violations with the company's 2.0-liter diesel vehicles.

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UAW ratifies national labor pact with GMAuto News

The UAW has ratified a new four-year labor agreement with GM, ending two weeks of deliberations amid opposition to the deal from skilled-trades workers.

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M-B advertising named most effective among luxury brandsAuto News

Mercedes-Benz's slogan is, 'The best or nothing.' When it comes to its advertising, a TV and video analytics company agrees.

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EPA: More VWs Have 'Cheat' Devices (11/20/15)

More VWs said to have ‘cheat’ devices; Tesla recalls Model S fleet; New FCA safety...
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Cox moves dealers to Dealer.com from VinSolutionsAuto News

Dealers using the VinSolutions website will be transitioned to Dealer.com, Cox Automotive said today.

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VW's 3.0-liter diesels under wider scrutiny by EPA, CARBAuto News

The EPA said at least 85,000 vehicles from Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche with 3.0-liter diesel V-6 engines contain software allegedly designed to foil emissions tests, substantially widening the number of vehicles believed to be affected by the issue.

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Tesla recalls 90,000 Model S cars for potential seat belt defect Auto News

Tesla Motors, unable to fully explain a broken seat belt discovered in early November by a European owner of the all-electric Model S sedan, has decided to recall the entire Model S fleet.

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FCA names Dahl to replace Kunselman as safety and regulatory chiefAuto News

Fiat Chrysler named Michael Dahl as its new director of vehicle safety and regulatory compliance. He replaces Scott Kunselman, who is retiring Nov. 30.

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Tesla to recall all 90,000 Model S cars for potential seat belt defect Auto News

Tesla Motors, unable to fully explain a broken seat belt discovered in early November by a European owner of its all-electric Model S sedan, said today that it has decided to recall the entire Model S fleet.

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Tesla to recall Model S for potential seat belt defect Auto News

Tesla Motors, unable to fully explain a broken seatbelt discovered in early November by a European owner of its all-electric Model S sedan, said today that it has decided to recall the entire Model S fleet.

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CARB chair says VW likely will buy back some dieselsAuto News

The chief of the California Air Resources Board says Volkswagen 'likely' will buy back at least some of the roughly 325,000 VW vehicles using the first generation of its 2.0-liter diesel with emissions-masking software.

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GM contract may yield flat per-vehicle labor costs even with hourly raises, study saysAuto News

General Motors' labor costs per vehicle may decline slightly under the proposed four-year contract with its U.S. union that calls for across-the-board raises, according to the Center for Automotive Research.

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Hyundai to recall about 305,000 Sonatas in U.S. for brake pedal issuesAuto News

Hyundai plans to recall nearly 305,000 vehicles in the U.S. to replace the brake pedal stopper pad, according to a posting on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.

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Daimler to invest $375 million to build diesel engines near DetroitAuto News

The head of Daimler's commercial truck operation said the company will invest $375 million at a complex near Detroit to build diesel engines for medium duty trucks, expanding a strategy of building and selling trucks, engines, transmissions and...

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GM won't shy away from diesels, Reuss saysAuto News

General Motors is moving forward with diesel engines in cars and light trucks despite the potential chilling effect from Volkswagen's emissions scandal, GM's product chief said.

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GM labor contract may see flat costs even with hourly raises, report saysAuto News

General Motors' labor costs per vehicle may decline slightly under the proposed four-year contract with its U.S. union that calls for across-the-board raises, according to the Center for Automotive Research.

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VW cuts 2016 capital investment 8% due to cost of fixing emissions cheatAuto News

Volkswagen today cut 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) from its investment plan for next year, as the German carmaker braces for a multi-billion-euro hit from its emissions cheating scandal.

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VW cuts capital investment 30% due to cost of fixing emissions cheatAuto News

Volkswagen AG cut its annual investment budget 30 percent amid unresolved talks with European and U.S. regulators about how to fix about 11 million cars with rigged emissions systems.

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N.A. auto production will remain strong in 2016, analyst saysAuto News

North American auto production rose 1 percent in October and 'should remain strong' through the next 12 to 18 months thanks to strong truck demand, healthy inventories and a strengthening economy, Robert W. Baird and Co.

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Japanese supplier INOAC agrees to $2.35 million U.S. price-fixing fineAuto News

Japanese supplier INOAC agreed to plead guilty to fixing prices -- and pay a $2.35 million criminal fine -- on auto parts sold to Toyota between 2004 and 2012, the U.S. Justice Department said today.

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UAW partners with Germany's IG Metall to push for better U.S. wages, union representationAuto News

The UAW and Germany's largest autoworker union, IG Metall, have joined forces to push for improved wages and working conditions at the U.S. plants of German auto and parts manufacturers.

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UAW's partnership with Germany's IG Metall will push for better U.S. wages, union representationAuto News

The UAW and Germany's largest autoworker union, IG Metall, have joined forces to push for improved wages and working conditions at the U.S. plants of German auto and parts manufacturers.

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U.S. probes Bosch in VW cheating scandal, report saysAuto News

U.S. authorities are investigating German auto supplier Robert Bosch over its role in Volkswagen's massive scheme to cheat U.S. emission standards, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Ford CFO says 'Friends' promo not costlyAuto News

Ford's incentive spending declined slightly in the first few weeks of its year-end 'Friends and Neighbors' promotion, evidence that it's not a profit-damaging blowout sale, CFO Bob Shanks said today.

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U.S. senators urge VW to expand diesel compensation, agree to buybacksAuto News

Two U.S. senators today urged Volkswagen to agree to buy back vehicles and offer compensation to drivers of all diesel vehicles that government regulators have charged have "defeat devices" to rig emissions standards.

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Ford's Michigan F-150 plant holds key to passage of UAW dealAuto News

The UAW's proposed labor contract with Ford will fail unless workers at an F-150 assembly plant in Michigan approve it by a wide margin.

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Scion keeps it weird in new iM, iA adsAuto News

Scion's 'Weird, Right?' ad campaign for the iM hatchback and iA compact sedan is back for another round of weirdness.

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GM, Army to test Chevrolet Colorado fuel cell Auto News

The Chevrolet Colorado pickup has been selected by the U.S. Army to test a General Motors-designed hydrogen powered fuel cell powertrain.

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Mitsubishi gives Outlander Sport, Mirage its family faceAuto News

Mitsubishi's updated Outlander Sport compact crossover and Mirage subcompact car will sport the 'dynamic shield' styling language created for Mitsubishi by veteran Nissan designer Tsunehiro Kunimoto.

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VW's Horn: Plan for emissions fix coming 'soon'Auto News

Volkswagen Group of America may soon disclose how it intends to fix 482,000 2.0-liter diesel vehicles with illegal emissions software, the company's chief said.

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U.S. House passes bill revoking CFPB auto lending guidance Auto News

A bill that would limit the CFPB's 2013 auto lending guidance passed the House of Representatives late Wednesday by a 332-96 vote. The bill still faces several hurdles before it could become law.

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Subaru previews Impreza sedan with L.A. conceptAuto News

The Impreza Sedan Concept illustrates Subaru's new design language with crisper lines and sportier styling.

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Scion jumps into hot subcompact crossover fray with C-HRAuto News

The sleek C-HR concept crossover Toyota has shown at global auto shows will come to the U.S. market as a Scion.

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BMW confident X1, 7 series will drive N.A. sales growth in 2016Auto News

BMW is confident its U.S. sales will continue expanding in 2016 even as the overall market reaches a phase of little or no growth, says Ludwig Willisch, CEO of BMW North America.

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Mazda joins turbo charge with CX-9's plush makeoverAuto News

Mazda's second-generation three-row family crossover is shifting into near-luxury territory with a potent, turbocharged engine and a plush interior that includes panels of rosewood supplied by Japanese guitar-maker Fujigen.

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Mazda joins turbo charge with CX-9's plush makeoverAuto News

Mazda's second-generation three-row family crossover is shifting into near-luxury territory with a potent, turbocharged engine and a plush interior that includes panels of rosewood supplied by Japanese guitar-maker Fujigen.

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UAW, German auto worker union to announce joint efforts Auto News

The UAW and Germany's largest autoworker union will join forces in an effort to address labor representation in the United States, the unions said in a joint statement today.

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UAW says it has been approved for labor vote at VW in TennesseeAuto News

Volkswagen skilled trades workers at the company's lone U.S. auto assembly plant will vote on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 whether to be represented by the UAW, the union said on Wednesday.

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UAW, Germany's auto worker union to announce joint efforts Auto News

The UAW and Germany's largest autoworker union will join forces in an effort to address labor representation in the United States, the unions said in a joint statement today.

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Hyundai's tech trickles down to ElantraAuto News

Hyundai's sixth-generation Elantra will come crammed with safety and connectivity technology to fend off a newly redesigned Civic and Nissan Sentra.

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Cadillac to launch holiday ad campaign for EscaladeAuto News

Cadillac will launch a broad advertising campaign for the Escalade in time for the holiday shopping season, the first significant marketing effort behind the big SUV since the current design went on sale more than 18 months ago.

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UAW 'optimistic' Ford deal will gain approval despite setbacksAuto News

UAW Vice President Jimmy Settles today urged the union's members to vote for the tentative contract with Ford Motor Co.

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Porsche lawyers say actor Paul Walker to blame for his death in crashAuto News

Lawyers for German automaker Porsche said actor Paul Walker was responsible for his own death in a crash of a Porsche sports car, in response to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Walker's daughter, court documents showed.

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Legendary automotive artist Art Fitzpatrick dies at 96.Auto News

Art Fitzpatrick, one half of the team that created some of the most eye-catching advertising artwork for General Motors from 1959 to 1971, passed away this week in Carlsbad, Calif., at age 96.

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Nissan spruces up compact Sentra as competition growsAuto News

Nissan is giving the 2016 Sentra a major midcycle update to fan the compact sedan's sales growth.

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Nissan spruces up its compact Sentra as competition growsAuto News

Nissan is giving its 2016 Sentra a major midcycle update to fan the compact sedan's sales growth.

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Auto loans outstanding surpass $1 trillion, delinquencies hold flat; 'no score' segment improvesAuto News

Auto loan balances reached $1.008 trillion in the third quarter, an increase of $101 billion since the end of the same quarter last year, according to TransUnion.

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Gen Y's surprising yen for add-onsAuto News

Younger consumers are just as likely as their older counterparts to buy finance and insurance products, a J.D. Power and Associates study finds.

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Mercedes-Benz touts fun-to-drive 'California car' 2017 SL roadster Auto News

Mercedes-Benz today unveiled a new 2017 SL roadster -- a pure fun-to-drive car that the company expects to sell for more than $100,000 and hold strong appeal to upscale customers on the west coast.

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Auto loans outstanding surpass $1 trillion; delinquencies hold flatAuto News

Auto loan balances reached $1.008 trillion in the third quarter, an increase of $101 billion since the end of the same quarter last year, according to TransUnion.

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New DARCARS CEO starts shoppingAuto News

DARCARS Automotive Group is in talks with several U.S. dealerships about possible acquisitions after completing its first store purchase since John Darvish Jr., son of the founder, took over as CEO last year.

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2016 Chevy Cruze will start at $17,495Auto News

Pricing for Chevrolet's lighter, larger, next-generation Chevrolet Cruze will begin at $17,495.

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Geely plans hybrid, electric versions for 90% of models by 2020Auto News

Geely said it will equip more than 90 percent of its models with alternative-energy powertrains in the next five years, the most ambitious plan by a Chinese carmaker so far to improve fuel efficiency ahead of a government-mandated deadline.

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Infiniti goes global with QX30 debuts in L.A., ChinaAuto News

Infiniti is demonstrating its emerging global market outlook this week by publicly revealing its new QX30 compact crossover at the Los Angeles auto show, and then, 48 hours later, also at the auto show in Guangzhou, China.

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Auto dealers poised for victory on recall provision in U.S. highway billAuto News

It was supposed to be the response by Congress to a historic string of auto safety lapses that rocked the industry. Instead, lawmakers are finalizing a highway bill that would let dealers sell used cars with outstanding safety recalls.

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Audi says gift cards help it identify owners of tainted dieselsAuto News

Volkswagen AG's 'goodwill gesture' of $1,000 worth of gift cards to owners of cars with engines that pollute more than the law allows is helping the company identify those autos when it comes time to fix them, Audi of America President...

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Ford contract rejected at 2 more plants; UAW leaders scramble to win approvalAuto News

UAW leaders are scrambling to save a proposed contract with Ford after workers at two large assembly plants overwhelmingly voted against it Tuesday. Members of UAW Local 862 in Louisville rejected the tentative agreement by a 2-1 margin.

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Buick's 3rd-gen LaCrosse adds sophistication, technologyAuto News

Buick is counting on a svelte redesigned LaCrosse to carry on as the brand's flagship and draw more buyers to a declining big-sedan market.

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Lincoln MKZ adopts rectangular face, new V-6 engineAuto News

The Lincoln MKZ will be the first car to drop the brand's split-wing grille in favor of the face introduced on the Continental concept. The 2017 MKZ, scheduled to go on sale next summer, also features a 3.

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Fiat, Mazda clone a Miata to bring the Fiat 124 Spider back to lifeAuto News

FCA has taken a donor car with an excellent pedigree -- the MX-5 Mazda Miata -- and grafted onto it a Fiat 1.4-liter turbocharged I-4 engine and styling to make it look like a proper descendent of the original Pininfarina-designed Fiat 124.

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Jaguar XE base price will be $35,895Auto News

Jaguar will offer its all-new 2017 XE with one diesel and two gasoline engines and standard rear-wheel drive when the compact sedan goes on sale late this spring.

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Honda aims to 'surprise' with '16 Civic coupeAuto News

The 2016 Honda Civic coupe is a near clone of the concept Honda showed at the New York Auto Show last spring and heads to dealerships in March.

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Faurecia, Stanford to study motion sickness in autonomous carsAuto News

Interiors supplier Faurecia is teaming up with researchers at Stanford University to study an often-overlooked problem with autonomous cars: motion sickness.

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U.S. sales will peak in 2016 as pent-up demand begins to ease, predicts NADA chief economistAuto News

Pent-up demand for new vehicles in the U.S., having propelled sales upward each year starting in 2010, will begin to ease over the next few years, the chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association said.

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Ford's Nigerian plant turns out first vehicleAuto News

Ford's new Nigerian assembly plant has built its first model and will produce an initial 10 vehicles a day for the domestic market, the carmaker said today.

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Inventory is tight for this time of yearAuto News

Automakers and dealers started November with lean stocks after booming October auto sales. U.S. inventories normally jump between Oct. 1 and Nov. 1 as automakers stock up for the brisk year-end selling season.

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Nissan extends color customizing to Versa NoteAuto News

Nissan soon will allow customers to color customize the Versa Note, much the way they can with the Juke. Dubbed the Nissan Color Studio, the program will be expanding to the 2016 Versa Note.

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Lamborghini goes back to rear-wheel-drive with Huracan LP 580-2Auto News

What's old is new again at Lamborghini. After years of building supercars that were almost exclusively all-wheel drive, the Italian brand is going back to rear-wheel-drive basics with the debut of the Huracan LP 580-2.

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Penske buys N.J.-based dealership groupAuto News

Penske Automotive Group Inc. has bought the Schneider Nelson Auto Group in a deal expected to generate annual revenue of about $175 million.

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GMC boosts Denali subbrand with Canyon, Sierra Auto News

GMC is extending its pricey Denali subbrand to its newest nameplate, the Canyon midsize pickup, and will introduce an even higher-end version of its Sierra Denali full-size pickup.

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Obama opposes U.S. House bill on auto financingAuto News

The Obama administration opposes a U.S. House bill on auto financing, saying it would revoke "important guidance designed to prevent discriminatory pricing of auto loans," the White House said on Monday.

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Porsche takes to track for 'Don't text and drive'Auto News

In the spot, new at No. 2 on our list, driver Mark Webber hits the asphalt in a Porsche 911.

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Ford expects SUVs to become 40% of U.S. market by 2020Auto News

Baby boomers emptying the nest and their adult offspring starting families are driving demand for sport utility vehicles, which will account for two in five new auto sales in the U.S. by 2020, according to Ford.

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VW readies Beetle Dune, Denim for U.S. showroomsAuto News

VW has dangled Beetle Dune concepts before but promises the latest version will be built starting next year in coupe and convertible models.

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Ford reboots 2017 Escape with 2 new engines, stop-start, safety upgradesAuto News

Ford is making substantial changes to the Escape crossover, giving the exterior a more rugged, upscale look, and adding safety technology from more expensive vehicles.

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Takata airbag recall gets more complicated, and messyAuto News

Craig Jorgensen owns a Honda CR-V and a Toyota Avalon, both originally fitted with potentially deadly Takata airbags. His experience in the biggest combined safety recall in U.S. automotive history shows just how complicated the process is.

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Nissan's speedy finger challengeAuto News

A new spot this week from Nissan is offering $500 to test your reflexes.

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Larry H. Miller Group names a new board of directorsAuto News

Larry H. Miller Group of Cos., the nation's fifth-largest private auto dealership group, has a new board of directors.

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TrueCar exec Dominique to leave at year's endAuto News

Larry Dominique, executive vice president of industry solutions at TrueCar, is leaving at the end of the year in the latest executive departure at the online shopping site.

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Auto execs expect uptick in MandA deals through 2016Auto News

Global automotive merger and acquisition activity is expected to increase in the next 12 months, according to a recent survey of auto executives.

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Huey Lewis to headline Detroit show's charity previewAuto News

Huey Lewis and the News will perform following the Detroit auto show's annual Charity Preview on Jan. 15 at Cobo Center in Detroit, show organizers said today.

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Kia greenlights Niro in green-car rushAuto News

Kia plans to take on the Toyota Prius and Chevrolet Volt with a 'hybrid utility vehicle' called the Niro, the Korean automaker said today, shedding light on its longstanding plans for a dedicated hybrid family.

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Ford workers in Kansas City reject UAW dealAuto News

UAW workers at one of the Ford plants that produces the F-150 pickup voted to reject the tentative labor deal between the automaker and the union.

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Ford faces trial on mpg estimates as U.S. judge refuses to toss suitAuto News

Ford will have to face trial over claims that it exaggerated fuel-efficiency estimates for its Fusion and C-Max hybrids after a federal judge denied the company's request to throw the case out.

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Model S option becomes police matter: We've got a report of a kid in the trunkAuto News

Done with shopping, a mom and dad toss their bags in the back seat, their daughter in the trunk and drive off. A watchful bystander takes notice and alerts the police.

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Brose pushes electrification beyond the powertrainAuto News

The auto industry's push toward electrification is driving changes that increasingly go beyond the powertrain and are transforming other parts of the modern vehicle.

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GLC ad drive begins in 1st quarterAuto News

Mercedes is planning a big sales and marketing push for the redesigned GLC crossover, which goes on sale in December.

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VW, Audi to meet U.S. regulators on emissions this week, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen and Audi executives will meet with U.S. environmental regulators this week, ahead of a Nov. 20 deadline to submit a plan to fix nearly 500,000 diesel cars that violate pollution emission rules, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Honda finds marketing rhythmAuto News

Honda has turned to a massive marketing effort that uses music to attract the fleeting attention of millennial car-buyers.

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Fiat 500X: Where's the halo?Auto News

Fiat's 500X, the perky subcompact crossover that arrived in U.S. dealerships six months ago, has been selling well but has done little to help the beleaguered brand overall -- as it was counted on to do.

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Emissions harmony, finally?Auto News

As the next head of global engineering group FISITA, GM powertrain boss Dan Nicholson wants to push for emissions regulation harmonization while the topic is high on government agendas in the wake of the VW scandal.

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Detroit shifts car output to MexicoAuto News

Ford and Fiat Chrysler are essentially giving up on trying to build mass-market cars profitably in the United States, instead shifting most production of those nameplates to Mexico so they can dedicate U.S. plants to higher-margin pickups and SUVs.

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Unlikely hitch for VW dealersAuto News

Two months into the emissions cheating scandal that has sullied the Volkswagen brand, dealers are running into an unexpected challenge: They don't have enough vehicles to sell.

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Buick eagerly awaits fresh productAuto News

Buick is finally about to get some fresh sheet metal to go along with that catchy advertising jingle.

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Unpaid intern finds untapped opportunity in service laneAuto News

Warren Henry Infiniti stations an employee in the service department to mine each day's schedule and find customers who may be in a position to buy, even if they don't know it themselves.

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Benz's challenge: Support 9 launches in '16Auto News

Mercedes-Benz will increase its marketing budget for 2016 as it plans to launch nine new, redesigned or freshened products next year. But brand chief Steve Cannon says Mercedes will skip the Super Bowl.

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Nissan sees Titan filling a niche for pickupsAuto News

Nissan hopes for a small but respectable piece of the full-size truck market as it prepares to launch a long-delayed second generation of its Titan.

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Next-gen Leaf: More tech despite low salesAuto News

Determined to maintain a lead role in electric vehicles, Nissan is working on new technologies to make the next Leaf more appealing.

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VW's aid for owners gets tepid response; ads pledge to 'make things right' Auto News

Volkswagen of America's $1,000 gift card offer for 2.0-liter diesel owners was met with a mixed reaction last week. Today, VWoA began running ads in major U.S. newspapers declaring that "we're working to make things right."

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VW pledges 'to make things right' in ad pushAuto News

In its first major marketing response to widespread emissions violations, Volkswagen launched ads in major U.S. newspapers declaring that "we're working to make things right," while plugging a customer goodwill program.

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Spotlight will shine mostly on practical cars and crossoversAuto News

Automakers are leaving the drama to Hollywood. Instead of image-driven luxury models or topless boulevard cruisers, the big news at this week's Los Angeles Auto Show will be more mundane: Think Buick's LaCrosse or Hyundai's Elantra.

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Tech puzzle: Just what features do drivers want?Auto News

Infotainment presents a delicate balancing act for automakers. They want to stand out from the pack with pioneering features without overly complicating things for motorists.

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Toyota FJ Cruiser is scarce, hot and high-pricedAuto News

Toyota sold about 20,000 FJ Cruisers a year on average and about 222,000 all told in the United States. Now that they're not made anymore, they're more popular than ever.

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L.A. spotlight will shine mostly on practical cars and crossoversAuto News

Automakers are leaving the drama to Hollywood. Instead of image-driven luxury models or topless boulevard cruisers, the big news at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show will be more mundane: think Buick's LaCrosse or Hyundai's Elantra.

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VW tags 430,000 new cars with 'implausible' CO2 ratingsAuto News

Volkswagen said 430,000 of its new cars had "implausible" carbon dioxide ratings as it continues talks with regulators in an attempt to address the emissions cheating crisis.

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Enticing interiors start with the right ingredientsAuto News

Amko Leenarts, Ford's director of global interior design, sees himself as a sort of chef.

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Chinese glass maker brings new life to former GM Moraine plantAuto News

With 65 percent of China's automotive glass sales, Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. dominates its home market. And with 18 percent of the global market, Fuyao is challenging heavyweights such as Pilkington, Saint-Gobain and Pittsburgh Glass Works.

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UAW, GM restart talks to address skilled-trades workers' concernsAuto News

The UAW said today that it has re-entered talks with General Motors on the terms of a tentative four-year labor contract to resolve concerns of skilled-trades workers, who voted down the deal last week despite approval from an overall majority of...

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Hyundai prices 2016 Sonata plug-in hybrid from $35,435Auto News

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata plug-in hybrid, the first car of its kind for the automaker, will hit select U.S. showrooms this week beginning at $35,435, including shipping.

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Workers at key Ford plant in Michigan vote to ratify UAW pactAuto News

Workers at a Ford assembly plant in Michigan that lost 700 jobs this year but is now in line to build a new pickup and SUV voted overwhelmingly in favor of the UAW's tentative contract with the automaker.

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VW seeks as much as $21.5 billion in bridge financing, report saysAuto News

VW is working with banks to secure as much as $21.5 billion in short-term bridge financing to show it has adequate liquidity to weather the diesel emissions crisis, Bloomberg reported, citing two people familiar with the matter said.

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Kia recalls some 2014-16 Souls for steering glitchAuto News

Kia is recalling 256,459 Soul subcompact crossovers in the U.S. for a problem that can lead to steering loss.

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VW's global sales fall 5.3% in October amid emissions scandalAuto News

Global deliveries at Volkswagen AG's namesake passenger-car brand dropped 5.3 percent in October as Europe's largest automaker struggled to contain the fallout from a cascade of emissions-manipulation revelations.

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Ford to test autonomous vehicles at McityAuto News

Ford will begin testing autonomous vehicles at Mcity, a simulated facility at the University of Michigan, to speed up research of advanced sensing technologies.

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McLaren staffs up in U.S. ahead of 3 key launchesAuto News

Luxury sports car manufacturer McLaren has expanded its North American staff by about half ahead of the launch of three new models and an anticipated increase in sales volume next year.

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'Jeep Wave' aims to boost brand with extra benefits for buyersAuto News

Jeep will offer free routine maintenance, discounts on accessories and no-charge loaners to owners of certain 2016 high-end models in a new program it calls Jeep Wave.

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GM moves forward with plans to sell China-made Buick crossover in U.S.Auto News

GM is moving ahead with plans to sell the Chinese-made Buick Envision crossover in the U.S. The five-seat Envision would become the first light vehicle built in China and sold in the U.S. by the Detroit 3.

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Mini, Porsche Buyers Most Pleased (11/12/15)

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Ford's outgoing general counsel to join Bank of AmericaAuto News

David Leitch, Ford's outgoing general counsel, has been named to the same management post at Bank of America, the giant lender with the highest legal bills after the 2008-09 financial crisis.

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German luxury brands Porsche, M-B and Mini rule the car-buying processAuto News

German luxury brands still rule when it comes to satisfaction with the new-car buying process, according to U.S. consumers. Porsche shoved Mercedes-Benz from first to second place in sales satisfaction among luxury brands in J.D. Power's 2015 U.S.

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UAW VP said to endorse ratification of GM pactAuto News

A top UAW official is recommending to the union's board that it ratify a tentative four-year agreement with GM, despite a 'no' vote from skilled-trades workers, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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VW sets Nov. 30 deadline for whistleblowers to come forwardAuto News

VW set a Nov. 30 deadline for workers to come forward and disclose information about the company's two emissions scandals in a move to speed up investigations.

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UAW leader said to endorse ratification of GM pactAuto News

A top UAW official is recommending to the union's board that it ratify a tentative four-year agreement with GM, despite a 'no' vote from skilled-trades workers, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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VW fined $13 million for emissions fraud in BrazilAuto News

Brazil's environmental agency slapped Volkswagen with a $13 million fine for skirting local emissions testing requirements.

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Karma Automotive links with BMW for electric drive technologyAuto News

Karma Automotive, the Chinese-owned company once known as Fisker, is working with BMW to access some of the German automaker's electric drive and charging technology.

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Hyundai returns to Super Bowl ad lineupAuto News

Hyundai, which sat out last season's Super Bowl telecast, is coming back to the game in a big way with plans for three ads during and just before the game. The plans come as the automaker finishes the first year of its new NFL sponsorship.

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Kia offers first look at second-gen CadenzaAuto News

The decision to redesign the Cadenza, which starts at about $35,000, signals Kia will not abandon its high-end cars despite Hyundai's plan to create a dedicated luxury brand, Genesis.

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Drop a coin, pick up a used carAuto News

Nashville-area car buyers will soon be able to get their used sedan or crossover in much the same way as they buy a bag of chips: by dropping a coin into a vending machine.

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GM to provide fuel cell vehicle to Army for testingAuto News

Another GM powertrain is headed to an Army vehicle, and additional details about the fuel-cell project could be released as early as next week.

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L.A. show to get global debuts from Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, MitsubishiAuto News

The rebuilding of the Civic lineup continues in Los Angeles next week as Honda debuts the second of five new Civics. The Civic coupe will get its world debut at the L.A. show.

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Audi hikes pricing for redesigned Q7 more than $6,500Auto News

The second generation of Audi's Q7 midsize crossover arrives in U.S. showrooms early next year offering loads of new technologies and a starting price that's more than $6,500 higher than the model it replaces.

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Winterkorn resigns as Audi chairman in wake of VW scandalAuto News

Volkswagen AG's former CEO, Martin Winterkorn, resigned from his post as supervisory board chairman of the company's Audi brand, further scaling back his ties with Europe's largest automaker amid an investigation into violations of diesel-emissions...

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Richard Newsted, chairman of supplier Chassix, dies at 58Auto News

Richard Newsted, chairman of automotive supplier Chassix Holdings and former CEO of Meridian Automotive Systems, died Nov. 5 in Las Vegas. He was 58.

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China auto sales rise most in 10 months after tax cutAuto News

Light-vehicle sales rose at the fastest pace in 10 months after the government cut a tax on purchases, benefiting carmakers like Great Wall Motor and adding to evidence that demand is rebounding in the world's largest auto market after a summer...

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Tower explores sale of European businessAuto News

Auto parts supplier Tower International Inc. is considering selling its European operations. That would allow the structural metal components supplier, based in suburban Detroit, to strengthen its North American unit, Tower CEO Mark Malcolm said.

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Toyota to expand RAV4 output to 2nd Canadian plantAuto News

Toyota will expand production of its RAV4 crossover to a second Canadian plant, beginning in 2019.

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Takata crisis hands rival Autoliv chance to go big in JapanAuto News

Sweden's Autoliv could capitalize on the crisis engulfing its rival Takata by finally extending its global leadership to the one major auto hub it has been unable to dominate -- Japan.

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Mercedes-Benz teases 'diamond' grille on freshened SLAuto News

Mercedes-Benz's freshened SL features a retouched fascia and a new 'diamond' radiator grille, a teaser photo released Tuesday by the automaker shows.

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VW halts Passat diesel output in ChattanoogaAuto News

Volkswagen of America has halted production of diesel-powered 2016 Passat midsize sedans at its plant in Chattanooga, a VW spokesman said Tuesday. The pause comes midway through a planned production ramp-up for the re-engineered Passat.

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Who's Voting No on GM-UAW Pact (11/10/15)

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Hyundai scion hikes stake in automaker for $259 million Auto News

Hyundai Motor Vice Chairman Chung Eui Sun, heir-apparent to South Korea's largest automaker, increased his stake in the automaker by buying shares from a struggling shipbuilding group controlled by his uncle.

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Subaru plans bigger, 3-row crossover to replace TribecaAuto News

Subaru says the new three-row crossover planned to enter production at an Indiana plant in 2018 will be bigger than the outgoing Tribeca crossover it is replacing in the U.S. lineup.

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VW struggling to keep dealers happy as scandal widens Auto News

VW's goodwill offer of $1,000 to the owners of cars caught in the company's emissions scandal comes as the company wages a behind-the-scenes effort to soothe another powerful constituency: its U.S. dealers.

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Anime, sultry and supercars: What people are saying about the Mazda RX-VisionAuto News

Mazda's RX-Vision concept was a hit at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. While it hinted at the triumphant return of Mazda's iconic rotary engine, the RX-Vision also drew plaudits for its sleek styling.

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Nissan's speedy finger challengeAuto News

A new spot this week from Nissan is offering $500 to test your reflexes.

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Hyundai previews 'athletic elegance' styling for Genesis G90 flagshipAuto News

Hyundai's first rendering of the Genesis G90, the flagship sedan for the world's newest auto brand, previews a new design language dubbed 'athletic elegance.'

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U.S. senators seek to ensure Takata recall is completedAuto News

Two influential U.S. senators, worried about Takata's ability to complete a recall of potentially deadly airbag inflators, sought regulatory guidance on how to hold the Japanese supplier accountable if its U.S. subsidiary goes bankrupt.

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UAW explores why GM skilled trades rejected labor pactAuto News

UAW leaders began fanning out to General Motors plants Monday for meetings with skilled-trades workers, whose objection to the terms of a new four-year contract has held up the pact's ratification despite approval by a majority of the...

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UAW-Ford Pact Sent to Rank-and-File (11/9/15)

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VW's head of corporate communications to leaveAuto News

Volkswagen's head of corporate communications has quit, the carmaker said on Monday, joining a wave of executive departures as a scandal over its manipulation of emissions tests escalates.

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Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon diesels first pickups to top 30 mpg on highwayAuto News

The EPA has certified the diesel-powered version of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon at 31 mpg highway -- the highest rating of any truck, big or small, gasoline or diesel -- sold in the U.S.

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Ford-UAW deal shifts most car output to outside U.S. Auto News

UAW leaders today approved a tentative labor contract with Ford that could lead to most car production leaving the U.S. by the end of the decade. Production of four U.S.

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Auto industry shift to aluminum slower than expected, Novelis warnsAuto News

Novelis, the world's largest rolled aluminum producer, warned on Monday that plans to shift rolling mill capacity to automotive body sheet are progressing slower than anticipated as automakers prove slow to follow Ford's lead in widespread use of...

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Cadillac overhauls midsize crossover with slimmer, roomier XT5Auto News

Cadillac's new XT5 midsize crossover is lighter and roomier than the outgoing SRX, the first of four new crossovers planned in coming years to fortify Cadillac's patchy lineup.

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GM could face punitive damage claims in switch litigationAuto News

A U.S. judge today said that General Motors may be liable for punitive damages in lawsuits it faces over an ignition switch problem that prompted the recall of millions of vehicles last year.

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VW offers 'goodwill package' to appease diesel ownersAuto News

Volkswagen of America will offer $500 to owners of 2.0-liter diesel vehicles with illegal emissions test-rigging software, part of a 'goodwill' package aimed at calming customers affected by the company's deception.

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VW offers 'goodwill package' to appease diesel ownersAuto News

Volkswagen of America will offer $500 to owners of 2.0-liter diesel vehicles with illegal emissions test-rigging software, part of a 'goodwill' package aimed at calming customers affected by the company's deception.

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VW target of 'Das Problem' protest by GreenpeaceAuto News

An environmentalist group protested at VW headquarters in Germany today in the wake of the automaker's emissions scandal by displaying a large banner reading 'Das Problem,' a play on VW's 'Das Auto' slogan.

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Lutz places blame for VW scandal squarely on PiechAuto News

Bob Lutz figures he knows what's behind the diesel test-rigging scandal at Volkswagen. He says it's the cutthroat culture at VW created by ex-Chairman Ferdinand Piech.

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TALK FROM THE TOP: After years of rebuilding, Toyoda plans to expandAuto News

President Akio Toyoda is shifting Toyota Motor Corp. into expansion mode after years of dealing with crises and rebuilding.

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TALK FROM THE TOP: Nissan's Ghosn confident of hitting 10% U.S. shareAuto News

A QandA with Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn -- Now 16 years into his leadership of Nissan Motor Co., CEO Carlos Ghosn continues to drive and evolve the automaker.

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Suppliers give Tesla high praise for innovationAuto News

Tesla has cracked the ranks of top-performing OEMs in a survey that measures carmakers on their ability to foster innovation and adopt new technology from suppliers. BMW again ranked first.

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Soros invests in U.S. dealership groupAuto News

Wall Street powerhouse Soros Fund Management has made its much-anticipated leap into the U.S. auto retail sector, investing in a group that has just acquired eight stores in Missouri and plans to buy more dealerships.

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Rising incentives, growing concernAuto News

U.S. auto sales continue to roar ahead, fueled by pent-up demand, low gasoline prices, new metal and -- increasingly -- rising incentives.

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FCA to launch 4th future-dealer classAuto News

A 15-month dealer training program run by FCA seeks to expose potential dealer candidates to the full range of dealer operations. The first class graduated in August, and the fourth will launch this month.

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TALK FROM THE TOP: Hachigo steers back-to-basics strategy at HondaAuto News

Takahiro Hachigo took over as Honda Motor Co. CEO last June as the company was recovering from several body blows.

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Hyundai chooses a different luxury path from JapaneseAuto News

Rather than opening posh, exclusive showrooms and choosing a new name to distance its luxury cars from the existing brand - as Honda, Nissan and Toyota did when they formed Acura, Infiniti and Lexus in the late 1980s - Hyundai intends to keep...

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What's behind Toyota's big bet on artificial intelligence?Auto News

Silicon Valley tech giants such as Google and Apple have deftly marshaled their software expertise to muscle in on the traditional car industry. Now Toyota Motor Corp. is pushing back with a $1 billion challenge to them on their home turf.

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The shunning of TakataAuto News

The debate is over: Takata is expendable.

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GM gives Shop-Click-Drive a big pushAuto News

General Motors is rolling out the first marketing effort for its 2-year-old online shopping tool, Shop-Click-Drive, citing its success in attracting customers who want to handle as much of the car-buying process as possible outside the dealership.

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New recruiting approach helps stores hire womenAuto News

Titus-Will Automotive Group revamped its recruiting process almost two years ago. Since the change, the retailer has hired 28 women for sales and service jobs, nearly tripling the number of women in those departments.

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Canada's auto czar hones investment pitchAuto News

Former Toyota executive Ray Tanguay is trying to persuade automakers that manufacturing in Canada is more competitive than it looks.

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VW engineers admitted rigging CO2 emissions, report saysAuto News

Several Volkswagen engineers have admitted manipulating carbon dioxide emissions data because goals set by former CEO Martin Winterkorn were difficult to achieve, Bild am Sonntag reporte

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Chevrolet begins deliveries of 2016 CamaroAuto News

After getting trounced all year in sales by the redesigned 2015 Ford Mustang, Chevrolet began delivering the next-generation Camaro on Saturday.

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Spiraling VW scandal shakes faith in execsAuto News

The true dimensions of the crisis surrounding Volkswagen AG no longer seem clear. Fresh EPA charges of emissions-rigging in the U.S. tarnished the vaunted Porsche brand and cast a larger shadow on Audi, which had largely escaped infamy.

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From rocket scientist to car guyAuto News

Last year, Ken Washington left his career as a rocket scientist in Silicon Valley to join a car company in Detroit.

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7 innovations in auto interiorsAuto News

In the digital age, technology is transforming what carmakers can do with interiors. The rise of autonomous driving will change how customers spend their time in the cabin.

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Volkswagen set to send prepaid credit cards to diesel ownersAuto News

Volkswagen of America will send prepaid credit cards to thousands of its diesel vehicle owners in the coming weeks as a goodwill gesture to calm owners affected by its diesel emissions scandal.

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Nissan joins Toyota, Honda in dropping Takata airbag inflators Auto News

Nissan joined Toyota and Honda in saying they won't use key components made by Takata, as more automakers distance themselves from the airbag supplier whose defective devices are behind the biggest ever automotive safety recall.

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Nissan joins Toyota, Honda in dropping Takata airbag nflators Auto News

Nissan joined Toyota and Honda in saying they won't use key components made by Takata, as more automakers distance themselves from the airbag supplier whose defective devices are behind the biggest ever automotive safety recall.

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Nissan joins Toyota, Honda in dropping Takata inflators Auto News

Nissan joined Toyota and Honda in saying they won't use key components made by Takata, as more automakers distance themselves from the airbag supplier whose defective devices are behind the biggest ever automotive safety recall.

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Acura hopes NSX will prove worth the waitAuto News

When the 2017 Acura NSX sports car finally goes on sale next spring, it will mark the end of a long, strange trip for Honda's second-generation halo car.

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Parts crunch threatens Toyota's efforts to boost pickup outputAuto News

Summary: Amid low gas prices and soaring demand for trucks, Toyota is trying to produce more pick ups, but efforts to boost production are running into bottlenecks with its own suppliers.

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GM skilled-trade workers hold up ratification of new UAW contract Auto News

A majority of UAW workers at General Motors approved a new four-year contract with the automaker, but the union's skilled trades voted the pact down, holding up ratification.

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Majority of UAW approves GM contract, but skilled trades hold up ratificationAuto News

A majority of UAW workers at General Motors approved a new four-year contract with the automaker, but the union's skilled trades voted the pact down, holding up ratification.

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Ford, UAW Reach Deal (11/6/15)

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Leading Women Roundtable: Chapter 3

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TrueCar posts 28% revenue gain, narrower loss for Q3Auto News

TrueCar, the car-shopping website that is undergoing a leadership transition, reported higher third-quarter revenue and a record number of vehicle sales through its digital channels, but still suffered an $11.1 million net loss.

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Visteon, with new focus on electronics, swings to small profit Auto News

Visteon said today it posted a small but improved profit during the third quarter -- its first quarter as a supplier focused solely on cockpit electronics.

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ADESA profits, revenue grow in Q3Auto News

KAR Auction Services Inc., parent company of ADESA, reported third-quarter net income increased 10 percent to $52.3 million on revenue that rose 13 percent to $666.7 million.

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SEMA Show Highlights (11/5/15)

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ADESA profits, revenue grow in Q3Auto News

KAR Auction Services, the parent company of ADESA, reported third-quarter net income increased 10 percent to $52.3 million on revenue that rose 13 percent to $666.7 million.

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GM China sales rebound, set monthly record on strong Buick volumeAuto News

GM's China sales rebounded strongly and reached a record monthly high in October after a three-month decline as robust demand for Buick models fueled a 15 percent increase year on year to 327,037 vehicles.

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GM-UAW deal on narrow road to approval as votes roll inAuto News

GM's tentative four-year pact with the UAW appears to be on the path to ratification after key union locals at major plants voted in favor of it, according to public postings and media reports over the last few days.

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VW luxury cars in Europe fitted with same devices as in U.S.Auto News

Volkswagen's luxury diesel cars in Europe are fitted with the same software that U.S. regulators say was used to cheat emissions tests in the United States, the carmaker said today.

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Chinese-backed startup targets Tesla with $1 billion U.S. plantAuto News

Faraday Future, the startup backed by Chinese billionaire Jia Yueting, has big dreams of taking on Tesla Motors, starting with a $1 billion investment in a new U.S. factory that will build electric cars starting in 2017.

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Mazda quarterly profit surges on higher sales, cost cuttingAuto News

Mazda today reported a major increase in operating profit in the latest quarter on the back of rising sales in Europe and Japan and aggressive cost cutting.

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Magna says factory glitches to hurt profit; Q3 revenue, margins declineAuto News

Magna International said operational glitches at three of its plants in North America would weigh on its earnings in the current quarter and spill over to the first half of next year.

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U.S. trade chief defends Pacific trade deal auto rulesAuto News

U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman defended rules governing trade in autos as part of a Pacific trade pact and warned that trying to renegotiate parts of the deal could unravel the whole thing.

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Mazda quarterly profit climbs 25% on higher sales, cost cuttingAuto News

Mazda today reported a 25 percent increase in operating profit in the latest quarter on the back of rising sales in Europe and Japan and aggressive cost cutting.

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Magna's Q3 sales fall 7%, hurt by strong dollarAuto News

Canadian supplier Magna reported a 7 percent drop in quarterly sales, hurt by a strong U.S. dollar. However, the company raised the low end of its 2015 sales forecast to $31.3 billion from $30.9 billion.

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Toyota earnings surge 26% as currency gains, cost cutting offset lower salesAuto News

Toyota's operating profit surged 26 percent surge in the latest quarter, as cost cutting and foreign exchange rate gains offset declining global sales.

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Subaru maker boosts profit 41% on higher N.A. sales, weak yenAuto News

Fuji Heavy, the maker of Subaru vehicles, reported a 41 percent surge in operating profit in the latest quarter, helped by higher sales in North America and advantageous exchange rates.

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VW, Porsche, Audi put all diesel sales on hold in U.S.Auto News

The American arms of Audi, Porsche and Volkswagen have halted sales of 3.0-liter diesel vehicles that the EPA on Monday said contain illegal software to manipulate emissions.

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BMW Keeps U.S. Luxury Lead (11/4/15)

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VW recalls 91,867 cars for potential braking problemAuto News

VW is recalling 91,867 cars for flaws that can lead to the loss of power braking. The recall covers Jetta, Beetle, Golf and Passat models from the 2015-16 model years, each with 1.8-liter and 2.0-liter gasoline engines

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VW, Porsche, Audi issue stop-sale orders on 3.0-liter diesel vehicles amid U.S. emissions questionsAuto News

Volkswagen, Porsche and Audi will discontinue sales of certain vehicles with 3.0-liter diesel engines in the U.S. after the EPA said Monday that various VW Group vehicles with those engines contained illegal software to manipulate emissions.

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Mercedes to recall 126,260 vehicles in U.S. for airbag flawAuto News

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 126,260 cars for a defect that can cause airbags to inflate unexpectedly without a crash -- or not at all during one.

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AutoNation sales rose 14% in OctoberAuto News

AutoNation's new-vehicle sales rose 14 percent in October from a year earlier, matching the pace set by the industry as a whole in the U.S. last month.

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Steve Jobs considered building an Apple car in 2008Auto News

Count Steve Jobs among those curious about what an Apple car would look like. In 2008, not too long after the Apple co-founder introduced the iPhone, Jobs was considering the possibilities of a much bigger gadget.

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Porsche, Audi issue stop-sale orders on 3.0-liter diesel vehicles amid U.S. emissions questionsAuto News

Porsche Cars North America and Audi will discontinue sales of certain vehicles with 3.0-liter diesel engines in the U.S.

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Next-gen Mazda CX-9, updated with Skyactiv, to debut at L.A. showAuto News

Mazda's next-generation CX-9 three-row crossover will debut at this month's Los Angeles Auto Show, fleshing out the last of its lineup with the brand's Skyactiv technologies.

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Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand to target 'savvy, affluent progressives'Auto News

After years of flirting with the luxury and near-luxury segments, Hyundai has finally committed to a separate stand-alone brand named Genesis.

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Jeep to produce 50 special edition Wranglers in 2016 for Moab faithfulAuto News

Fiat Chrysler produced 11 customized vehicles to show this week at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.

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Honda bans Takata airbags from future vehiclesAuto News

Citing manipulation and misrepresentation by airbag maker Takata, Honda has dumped the company from supplying airbags for all of its future models.

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Honda terminates Takata from supplying airbags on future vehiclesAuto News

Citing manipulation and misrepresentation by airbag maker Takata, Honda has dumped the company from supplying airbags to all of its future models.

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Honda says it will cease using Takata on future vehiclesAuto News

Citing manipulation and misrepresentation by airbag maker Takata, Honda has dumped the company from supplying airbags to all of its future models.

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Takata agrees to pay $70 million fine for defective airbagsAuto News

Takata agreed to phase out its use of ammonium nitrate propellant in airbag inflators and pay a $70 million U.S. fine to resolve violations stemming from the supplier's airbag defect crisis.

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Porsche issues stop-sale on Cayenne Diesel amid emissions questionsAuto News

Porsche Cars North America will discontinue sales of the Cayenne Diesel until further notice after the EPA said Monday that the crossover and other Volkswagen and Audi models powered by 3.

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U.S. ultimatum to Takata could force more sweeping recallAuto News

Takata's consent order with U.S.

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Mercedes freshens GL, renames it GLSAuto News

Mercedes-Benz's GL-class full-size SUV will be freshened and renamed as the GLS in time for its first deliveries in March, the luxury automaker said today.

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Toyota reaps truck boom to record October volumeAuto News

Toyota Motor Sales posted its best October ever, riding a wave of light-truck sales to a 13 percent gain in U.S. volume and marking the first time the company surpassed 200,000 deliveries in October.

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Tesla's loss triples to $230M on Model X hiccupsAuto News

Despite building and delivering a record number of vehicles in the third quarter, Tesla Motors on Tuesday reported that its net loss tripled to $230 million, a result of the long-delayed rollout of the Model X crossover.

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Auto sales rise 5% in Canada Auto News

Auto sales in Canada rose 5 percent to 163,053 vehicles during October, according to a monthly industry report.

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Will we set a sales record? (Do we want to?)Auto News

I'm calling it early. After a terrific October, I think 2015 light-vehicle volume will top the previous peak in 2000 of 17,395,142 sales.

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Toyota reaps truck boom to record OctoberAuto News

Toyota Motor Sales posted its best October ever, riding a wave of light-truck sales to a 13 percent gain in U.S. volume and marking the first time the company surpassed 200,000 deliveries in October.

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Auto sales rise 5% in Canada during OctoberAuto News

Auto sales in Canada rose 5 percent to 163,053 vehicles during October, according to a monthly industry report.

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Tesla reports biggest loss in 10 quarters, but stock risesAuto News

Electric automaker Tesla Motors today reported its biggest loss in 10 quarters as it spent heavily on the rollout of the Model X SUV and the development of the Model 3 vehicle.

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Crossovers, Acura cars deliver record month for American HondaAuto News

American Honda joined Japanese rival Toyota to post an October U.S. sales record. Honda's volume of 131,651 vehicles was an 8.6 percent increase over the same month in 2014, and was gleaned from increases by sedans and crossovers.

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Crossovers carry Hyundai to October recordAuto News

After three months in showrooms, Hyundai's redesigned Tucson is hitting its stride. U.S.

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BMW widens U.S. luxury edge over Mercedes as Lexus rolls out RXAuto News

BMW sold the most luxury autos in the U.S. in October, extending its thin lead over Mercedes-Benz as the race heads into the final two months. Lexus remains a close third.

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Rogue drives Nissan to 12% increaseAuto News

The Rogue continues to surprise Nissan as the carmaker scrambles to give dealers more inventory. Rising demand for the compact crossover helped boost Nissan's U.S.

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Takata agrees to change airbag inflator chemistry, pay $70 million fine Auto News

Takata agreed to phase out its use of ammonium nitrate propellant in airbag inflators and pay a $70 million U.S. fine to resolve violations stemming from the supplier's airbag defect crisis.

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Trucks, deals push U.S. sales up 14%; SAAR hits 18.23 millionAuto News

U.S. light-vehicle sales, behind strong truck demand, higher incentives and double-digit gains at Hyundai-Kia, GM, Subaru, FCA US, Ford, Toyota and Nissan, rose 14 percent last month to 1.455 million. The annualized sales rate -- 18.

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Volkswagen reports carbon dioxide 'irregularities' on 800,000 more carsAuto News

Volkswagen said an internal probe in the wake of its diesel scandal showed "irregularities" related to carbon dioxide emissions on an additional 800,000 cars, deepening a crisis that has already cost CEO Martin Winterkorn his job, depressed the...

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Volkswagen avoids setback with hefty dealsAuto News

Volkswagen of America, helped by fatter discounts, recorded a tiny U.S. sales gain last month even as its compact car deliveries were gutted by an ongoing sales ban on 2.0-liter diesel models and overall weakness in car demand across the industry.

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Volkswagen avoids meltdown with hefty dealsAuto News

Volkswagen of America, helped by fatter discounts, recorded a tiny U.S. sales gain last month even as its compact car deliveries were gutted by an ongoing sales ban on 2.0-liter diesel models and overall weakness in car demand across the industry.

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Volkswagen says 800,000 cars may have false CO2 levelsAuto News

Volkswagen Group said today it had uncovered "inconsistencies" when determining carbon dioxide emission levels which could affect around 800,000 cars.

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Strong Jeep, Dodge rebound push FCA volume up 15%Auto News

FCA's US sales climbed 15 percent in October on strong SUV sales from Jeep and resurgent sales of its minivans as well as the Dodge brand.

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