Bitter rivals at home, GM and Ford taking different roads abroadAuto News

General Motors and Ford, Detroit's two venerable rivals, usually compete toe-to-toe in everything they do. But in Russia, they are headed in radically different directions.

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Booming Ford banks on China product blitzAuto News

Ford, on a rampage in China, aims improve on its 4.

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RFJ buys Dave Smith AutoAuto News

Fast-growing dealership group RFJ Auto Partners is expanding in the Northwest by buying Dave Smith Auto Group, which operates two of the highest-volume stores in the U.S.

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Higher octane fuel could add mpg, SAE panel saysAuto News

In a world of higher octane gasoline -- in which 95 would replace 87 and become the new regular -- automakers could more easily and affordably meet stringent fuel economy standards as well as reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

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JLR sees Mexico as 'strong' option for N.A. assembly plantAuto News

Jaguar Land Rover is considering building a plant in Mexico, following other luxury car makers lured by cheap labor and free trade agreements.

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Ford recalls 390,000 cars to fix doors that may fly open while drivingAuto News

Ford is recalling about 390,000 cars for an issue that could prevent the doors from latching or allow them to open unexpectedly while driving.

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Supplier ThyssenKrupp plans to invest $869 million in N.A. by 2020Auto News

German industrial group ThyssenKrupp plans to invest more than 800 million euros ($869 million) in North America by 2020 to take advantage of increased auto production.

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Supplier ThyssenKrupp plans to invest $866 million in N.A. by 2020Auto News

German industrial group ThyssenKrupp plans to invest more than 800 million euros ($869 million) in North America by 2020 to take advantage of increased auto production.

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Lear Q1 net income, revenue up after Eagle Ottawa acquisitionAuto News

Seating and electronics supplier Lear acquired leather supplier Eagle Ottawa in the first quarter and said that net income during the period increased 20 percent and revenue jumped 3.7 percent from the year earlier.

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GM paid Barra $16.2 million in 2014Auto News

GM CEO Mary Barra received $16.2 million in total compensation during her first year leading the automaker, GM said in a regulatory filing today. Barra's payout included a base salary of $1.6 million, stock awards totaling $11.8 million, and $2.

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Toyota makes noise with Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicleAuto News

For all its silence, Toyota's Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle actually can be pretty noisy. Ironically, that is because the car is propelled by a whispering electric motor that allows the driver to pick up sounds that might otherwise be droned out.

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Mitsubishi posts first annual N.A. profit in seven yearsAuto News

Mitsubishi booked double-digit profit increases in the latest quarter to propel the carmaker to record annual earnings and its fist North America profit in seven years.

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Mazda quarterly profits fall on currency losses while sales riseAuto News

Profits fell at Mazda in the January-March quarter, undercut by higher outlays for marketing and factory startups and foreign exchange losses, despite rising sales.

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