GM, Clemson roll out Deep Orange concept for urban, young buyersAuto News

GM and Clemson University students unveiled a vehicle -- Deep Orange 5 -- aimed at young, price-conscious consumers in big cities that takes the connected, digital car to a new level.

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Ford F-150 regular cab, SuperCab join SuperCrew with 5-star safety ratingsAuto News

The redesigned Ford F-150 pickup has earned the government's highest possible crash safety rating, answering worries that the truck's all-new aluminum body would compromise crashworthiness.

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EVs need more fed support, study findsAuto News

A study commissioned by Congress says the federal government must to do more to support the market for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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Google's 'Mobilegeddon' forces dealerships to get mobile-friendlyAuto News

If consumer preferences haven't already prompted auto dealerships to operate mobile-friendly websites and digital marketing tools, Google is giving them an extra nudge.

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Auto safety technology trumps entertainment for consumers, J.D. Power study findsAuto News

Automakers should invest in safety technology, over entertainment and convenience, to satisfy customers, according to a J.D. Power study released today.

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Study urges more federal support for EVsAuto News

A study commissioned by Congress says the federal government must to do more to support the market for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

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Dealers missing out on digital FandI sales, study findsAuto News

Consumers want FandI product information online rather than all-at-once at the end of their vehicle purchases, a new study finds.

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Asbury, Sonic see below-average FandI revenue at new-initiative storesAuto News

Two of the nation's biggest publicly traded dealership groups said early, small-scale results from their nontraditional dealerships -- either stand-alone used-vehicle stores or ones that use techniques such as no-haggle pricing -- showed below...

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Lithia's Q1 net income soars 64% on broad gains, DCH integrationAuto News

Lithia Motors' net income surged 64 percent to $41 million in the first quarter from a year earlier, on strong sales across all divisions and the continued integration of its purchase last year of DCH Auto Group, the dealership group said today.

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Some auto lenders let others pursue volumeAuto News

Some auto lenders are choosing not to chase volume. Consumer Portfolio Services and PNC Bank are consciously passing up volume to protect profits and their credit standards. Wells Fargo made a similar statement this month.

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BMW is building vehicle distribution center in Texas to serve the SouthAuto News

BMW AG said it is building a vehicle distribution center in Texas to serve the Southern US. The facility at the Port of Galveston will serve the 45 BMW and Mini dealers in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas.

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Peugeot, IBM agree to develop new connected-car servicesAuto News

PSA Peugeot Citroën and IBM have agreed to a partnership deal for connected-car services that go beyond current navigation and infotainment offerings.

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Suzuki recalls record 2 million cars for smoking ignition switchAuto News

Suzuki said it would recall 2 million cars, a record for the automaker, including Chevrolet Cruzes it builds for GM, to replace the ignition switch after reports of fumes being emitted from the faulty component.

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AutoNation's Q1 net income rises 17%Auto News

AutoNation is picking up its acquisition pace as its profits continue to rise. Net income for the nation's largest new-car retailer jumped 17 percent in the first quarter to $111.5 million, the company said today.

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Tesla to unveil home and utility batteries April 30Auto News

Tesla Motors Inc. will announce a home battery and a 'very large' utility-scale battery on April 30, according to an e-mail sent to investors and analysts.

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TRW to sell suspension unit to THK for $400 millionAuto News

TRW Automotive Holdings said it agreed to sell its linkage and suspension business to Tokyo conglomerate THK for $400 million.

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