VW says it refuses to cut brand's U.S. prices to lift shareAuto News

Even while benefiting from a weak euro, Volkswagen Group won't try to boost the VW brand's market share in the United States by cutting prices.

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FCA transmission fix focuses on snap ringAuto News

Over half of troubled nine-speed automatic transmissions reflashed in Jeep Cherokees and Chrysler 200s, though complaints continue to grow. Some Cherokees have already been bought back by the automaker.

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Recall bill cruises, but will it help?Auto News

California lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill to patch a loophole in federal auto safety law. Dealers see it as a compromise, but they are struggling to find allies.

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Cadillac's chief engineer tells how ATS-V will take on the luxury importsAuto News

Cadillac officials are taking a conservative view of the sales potential of the brand's latest model, the ATS-V high-performance sport sedan. The ATS-V is engineered to take on BMW's M3/M4 and performance machines from Audi, Mercedes and Lexus.

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Ford snaps 2-month skid, records rare share gain Auto News

The Ford brand set an April record for U.S. sales of utility vehicles as Ford Motor Co. gained market share for only the third time in the past 16 months. It also was the automaker's first year-over-year increase since January.

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Toyota posts slim gain, says it needs more trucks Auto News

Toyota will adjust production in the coming months to boost tight light-truck supplies after strong demand for pickups, crossovers and SUVs offset slumping car sales last month. The automaker had an April sales gain of just 1.

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Benz takes lead as U.S. buyers migrate to luxury Auto News

Luxury auto sales are outpacing U.S. industry gains as BMW and Mercedes-Benz lure buyers from mainstream brands with lower-priced models. In April, Mercedes pulled ahead of BMW to take the luxury-brand lead.

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FCA up 5.8% on Jeep, Chrysler 200, RamAuto News

Strong Jeep and Chrysler 200 sales pushed Fiat Chrysler's U.S. deliveries up 5.8 percent in April. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reported U.S. sales of 189,027 units, its 61st consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains.

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Honda Motor slips 1.8% on weaker Accord volumeAuto News

For the second straight month, a big decline in Honda Accord deliveries dragged down the automaker's U.S. monthly sales results.

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Record crossover sales push GM to 5.9% increaseAuto News

General Motors' April sales rose 5.9 percent, as booming crossover demand offset continued weakness in GM's car lines. GM's retail sales rose 5.3 percent while deliveries to fleet customers climbed 7.6 percent, for a total of 269,056 units.

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Honda Motor volume slips 1.8% on weaker Accord deliveriesAuto News

For the second straight month, a big decline in Honda Accord deliveries dragged down the automaker's U.S. monthly sales results.

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GM tops rivals in Canada Auto News

General Motors jumped to the top of the Canadian sales rankings for April as it sold 15 percent more cars and trucks than a year earlier, the company said today, winning a crown usually held by its rivals.

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GM likely led Canada sales in AprilAuto News

General Motors likely jumped to the top of the Canadian sales rankings for April as it sold 15 percent more cars and trucks than a year earlier, the company said today, winning a crown usually held by its rivals.

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Benz takes lead as U.S. buyers lean to luxury Auto News

Luxury auto sales are outpacing US industry gains as BMW and Mercedes-Benz lure buyers from mainstream brands with lower-priced models. In April, Mercedes pulled ahead of BMW to take the luxury-brand lead.

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Ram debuts 2 new ads during Kentucky DerbyAuto News

Ram will debut two TV ads that highlight female leaders and breaking away from the pack during the Kentucky Derby Saturday.

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Ford snaps two-month skid, records rare share gain Auto News

The Ford brand set an April record for U.S. sales of utility vehicles as Ford Motor Co. gained market share for only the third time in the past 16 months. It also was the automaker's first year-over-year increase since January.

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Ram to debut two TV ads during Kentucky DerbyAuto News

Ram will debut two TV ads that highlight female leaders and breaking away from the pack during the Kentucky Derby Saturday.

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Light trucks drive U.S. industry to 4.6% April gainAuto News

U.S. light-vehicle sales, fueled by demand for light trucks, rose 4.6 percent in April as every automaker but Honda recorded an increase.

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Light trucks drive U.S. industry to 4.6% April gain; SAAR hits 16.52MAuto News

U.S. light-vehicle sales rose 4.6 percent to 1.46 million in April, with the Detroit 3, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan and Hyundai all posting gains. The industry, propelled by light trucks, stretched its streak of gains to 14 months.

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U.S. buyers lean to luxury as premium brands lead industryAuto News

Luxury auto sales are outpacing US industry gains as BMW and Mercedes-Benz lure buyers from mainstream brands with lower-priced models.

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General Motors likely led Canada sales in AprilAuto News

General Motors likely jumped to the top of the Canadian sales rankings for April as it sold 15 percent more cars and trucks than a year earlier, the company said today, winning a crown usually held by its rivals.

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Record crossover sales push GM to 5.9% gainAuto News

General Motors' April sales rose 5.9 percent, as booming crossover demand offset continued weakness in GM's car lines. GM's retail sales rose 5.3 percent while deliveries to fleet customers climbed 7.6 percent, for a total of 269,056 units.

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Volume rises 4.6% on light trucks; SAAR hits 16.52MAuto News

U.S. light-vehicle sales rose 4.6 percent to 1.455 million in April, with the Detroit 3, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan and Hyundai all posting gains. The industry, propelled by light trucks, stretched its streak of gains to 14 months.

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Spiffs help Hyundai, Kia hold the line on volumeAuto News

Hyundai and Kia U.S. sales held flat in April as the Korean brands dipped into their pocketbooks to offer bigger incentives on cars.

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Sales rise 4.6% on light trucks; SAAR hits 16.2MAuto News

U.S. light-vehicle sales rose 4.6 percent to 1.455 million in April, with the Detroit 3, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan and Hyundai all posting gains. The industry, propelled by light trucks, stretched its streak of gains to 14 months.

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Honda, Takata sued over fatality in MalaysiaAuto News

The father of a pregnant woman killed by shrapnel from an airbag that deployed during an auto accident in Malaysia sued Takata and Honda in the US.

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Subaru streak hits 41 monthsAuto News

Subaru of America said April was its 41st consecutive month of growth, with sales up 18 percent from the year-ago month.

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Record crossover sales propel GM to 5.9% gainAuto News

General Motors' April sales rose 5.9 percent, as booming crossover demand offset continued weakness in GM's car lines. GM's retail sales rose 5.3 percent while deliveries to fleet customers climbed 7.6 percent, for a total of 269,056 units.

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Honda, Takata sued over fatal in MalaysiaAuto News

The father of a pregnant woman killed by shrapnel from an airbag that deployed during an auto accident in Malaysia sued Takata and Honda in the US.

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American Axle profits rise; non-GM sales growAuto News

American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings reported improved first-quarter earnings thanks to strong North American truck and SUV sales.

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American Axle earnings improve; non-GM sales riseAuto News

American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings reported improved first-quarter earnings thanks to strong North American truck and SUV sales.

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Honda, Takata sued over airbag death in MalaysiaAuto News

The father of a pregnant woman killed by shrapnel from an airbag that deployed during an auto accident in Malaysia sued Takata and Honda in the US.

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Ford calls back more Fiestas for latch fixAuto News

Ford said today it is expanding a recall for doors that can fly open, adding about 156,000 Fiestas in response to pressure from government regulators. Ford now has recalled more than 1.1 million vehicles this week for five different issues.

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Nissan Versa carpet probe expanded by NHTSAAuto News

NHTSA is expanding an investigation of 360,000 Nissan Versa sedan and Versa Note hatchbacks to include the 2015 models. Carpet trim paneling may interfere with drivers' ability to brake and may cause inadvertent acceleration, NHTSA said.

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Ford Motor snaps two-month skid, sets record for Ford utility volumeAuto News

The Ford brand set an April record for U.S. sales of utility vehicles, as Ford Motor Co. broke a two-month streak of year-over-year declines.

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FCA up 6% on Jeep, Chrysler 200, RamAuto News

Strong Jeep and Chrysler 200 sales pushed Fiat Chrysler's U.S. deliveries up 5.8 percent in April. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reported U.S. sales of 189,027 units, its 61st consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains.

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Crossovers propel Nissan Motor to April recordAuto News

Nissan Motor Corp. rode its freshened lineup of Nissan and Infiniti utilities and crossovers to total U.S. sales of 109,848 vehicles, an increase of 5.7 percent an April record.

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Aston Martin picks Ally Financial as preferred U.S. lenderAuto News

Aston Martin Lagonda named Ally Financial, the former GM financing arm, as its preferred US auto lender to help the maker of luxury sports cars expand sales.

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Nissan Versa, Note probe expanded by NHTSA amid carpet trim complaintsAuto News

NHTSA is expanding an investigation of 360,000 Nissan Versa sedan and Versa Note hatchbacks to include the 2015 models. Carpet trim paneling may interfere with drivers' ability to brake and may cause inadvertent acceleration, NHTSA said.

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American Axle reports improved Q1 earnings; non-GM sales riseAuto News

American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings reported improved first-quarter earnings thanks to strong North American truck and SUV sales.

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Detroit 3, Nissan, Hyundai tally sales gainsAuto News

The Detroit 3, Nissan and Hyundai all posted U.S. sales increases for April as the industry appeared poised to stretch its streak of gains to 14 months.

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Ford expands door-latch recall to 156,000 more FiestasAuto News

Ford said today it is expanding a recall for doors that can fly open, adding about 156,000 Fiestas in response to pressure from government regulators. Ford now has recalled more than 1.1 million vehicles this week for five different issues.

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Detroit 3, Nissan, Hyundai tally April sales gainsAuto News

The Detroit 3, Nissan and Hyundai all posted U.S. sales increases for April as the industry appeared poised to stretch its streak of gains to 14 months.

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GM, Fiat Chrysler ride trucks to 6% gainAuto News

General Motors' April U.S. sales advanced 5.9 percent to 269,056 on strong light truck demand, while Fiat Chrysler's U.S. deliveries, aided by another strong showing at Jeep, rose 5.

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Fiat Chrysler rides Jeep to 6% gainAuto News

Fiat Chrysler's U.S. sales, aided by another strong showing at Jeep, rose 6 percent in April, extending the company's streak of increases to 61 consecutive months. Hyundai's U.S. sales rose 2.9 percent, setting an April record.

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Honda, Takata sued over airbag shrapnel death in MalaysiaAuto News

The father of a pregnant woman killed by shrapnel from an airbag that deployed during an auto accident in Malaysia sued Takata and Honda in the US.

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Tesla unveils batteries for homes, businesses, utilitiesAuto News

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk unveiled a suite of batteries to store electricity for homes, businesses and utilities, saying a greener power grid furthers the company's mission to provide pollution-free energy.

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