Odell, Farley: New roles with new challengesAuto News

When you talk to Ford Motor Co.'s "trading places" executives, Stephen Odell and Jim Farley, it's clear: They have inherited each other's challenges. And it's hard to say who got the better deal.



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Infiniti QX30 could attract new dealersAuto News

Infiniti's QX30 crossover concept, unveiled in Geneva last week, should boost the brand's sales in North America and Europe, but it also will help Infiniti expand its dealer body in markets outside North America.



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Can UAW fix Tier 2 disparity?Auto News

A major reason why Fiat Chrysler enjoys a labor-cost advantage of about $10 an hour over Ford Motor Co. dates to Chrysler's bankruptcy. A UAW contract concession in 2009 allowed FCA US to hire an unlimited number of lower-cost entry-level workers.



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NHTSA faces dilemma on expediting Takata recallsAuto News

As U.S. auto safety regulators mull an order to speed the Takata airbag recalls, they face a vexing problem: capacity.



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JLR CEO says U.S. plant decision is 3 years offAuto News

A US factory is a must if Jaguar Land Rover is to continue to grow and stay competitive, says CEO Ralf Speth. But the automaker has to find one product with annual sales of 30,000 to 40,000 to make an American plant worthwhile, he said.



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