FCA hearing by NHTSA to proceed, despite automaker's changesAuto News

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration plans to proceed with a July 2 public hearing to probe Fiat Chrysler's handling of 20 recalls despite several changes and new initiatives by the company designed to improve its recall performance.

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Auto-loan delinquency rates drop to lowest level in a decadeAuto News

Auto-loan delinquency rates have fallen to their lowest level in a decade, even as high-risk loans continue to rise, a report released today said.

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Ford accused by software maker of intellectual property theftAuto News

A Texas software company that says it helped Ford significantly reduce warranty costs and bring vehicles to market faster has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the automaker of stealing its intellectual property.

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GM's Bryan Nesbitt named chief Buick stylist in design shuffle Auto News

GM has assigned Bryan Nesbitt the new global head of design for Buick amid a broader shuffling of design executives at the company. Nesbitt shot to fame when he penned Chrysler's retro-styled PT Cruiser. He joined GM in 2001.

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Wagoner set for deposition Sept. 2Auto News

Former General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner is scheduled to be deposed in September in a class-action suit filed by consumers against the automaker over defective ignition switches now linked to at least 109 deaths, Texas lawyer Bob Hilliard's office...

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Takata identifies at least 400,000 faulty airbag replacement parts, report saysAuto News

At least 400,000 of the 4 million replacement inflators for defective Takata airbags will need to be replaced again in U.S. vehicles, sources at NHTSA and the Japanese safety equipment maker told Reuters.

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Goodyear, Sumitomo to dissolve global tire allianceAuto News

Goodyear and Sumitomo Rubber Industries have agreed to dissolve their 16-year-old global tire alliance, with Goodyear to pay SRI $271 million initially and $55 million in three years' time.

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Nissan banks on racier Maxima to draw younger buyers Auto News

The redesigned Nissan Maxima, positioned to intercept younger premium-segment consumers, will re-emphasize the '4-door sports car' marketing tagline of years past.

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Average U.S. mpg edges up to 25.5 in MayAuto News

The average fuel economy of light vehicles sold in the U.S. was up 0.3 mpg in May, according to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

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Google's Brin defends driverless carAuto News

Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin said one of its driverless car was involved in another rear-end accident, even as he defended the prospects for the self-driving technology.

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GM sales slump deepens in China even after price cutsAuto News

GM reported a second consecutive month of sales declines in China, its largest market, despite cutting prices on 40 models across its Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac brands.

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GM sales slump deepens in China even after cutting pricesAuto News

General Motors reported a second consecutive month of sales declines in China, its largest market, despite cutting prices on 40 models across its Buick, Chevrolet and Cadillac brands.

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