Brands celebrate racing season with grand-standing, technicolor dreamlandAuto News

Porsche and Mercedes-Benz have each released a spot to brag about their performance.

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Hyundai's Three-Pronged Prius Attack (12/7/15)

Hyundai launching three-pronged Prius attack; Crossovers closing in on cars; RAV4 passes Escape;...
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Icahn offers to buy Pep Boys in $863 million dealAuto News

Carl Icahn offered to buy auto parts retailer Pep Boys-Manny, Moe and Jack in a deal valued at about $863 million. The offer of $15.50 per share in cash represents a slight discount to Friday's close of $15.69.

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Used-vehicle prices dip, but remain unusually strong, Manheim index showsAuto News

Despite a slight dip, wholesale used-vehicle prices last month remained robust, according to a widely watched index released today.

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Tesla's 1,656 job openings underpin quest to become profitableAuto News

Tesla Motors had 1,656 job openings posted as of Monday afternoon. After losing $1.

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Icahn offers to buy Pep Boys in $834 million dealAuto News

Carl Icahn offered to buy auto parts retailer Pep Boys-Manny, Moe and Jack in a deal valued at about $834 million. The offer of $15.50 per share in cash represents a slight discount to Friday's close of $15.69. Japanese tire maker Bridgestone Corp.

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GM's November China sales up 14% on demand for SUVs, crossoversAuto News

General Motors' China deliveries rose for the second straight month in November, with sales up 14 percent year on year to 346,671 vehicles on strong demand for its SUVs and crossovers.

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UAW members trash Nexteer contract with 97% opposedAuto News

More than 97 percent of Nexteer Automotive workers represented by the UAW rejected a proposed labor deal on Sunday. UAW Local 699 said 3,103 of the 3,183 workers who voted rejected the deal.

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Average U.S. new-vehicle fuel economy slips to 25 mpgAuto News

The continued combination of low gas prices and strong pickup and SUV sales led the average fuel economy of light vehicles purchased in the U.S.

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VW scandal can't keep GM away from German dieselAuto News

You'd think the words 'German diesel' would kill a U.S. marketing campaign, but General Motors disagrees. Despite VW's woes, Chevrolet intends to play up the German origins of the diesel engine scheduled for the new Cruze in early 2017.

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Average U.S. new-vehicle fuel economy slips to 25 mpgAuto News

The continued combination of low gas prices and strong pickup and SUV sales led the average fuel economy of light vehicles purchased in the U.S.

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Can retailer sell voters on his presidential candidacy?Auto News

Dealer Roque De La Fuente has a few things going for him as he tries to sell voters on his presidential candidacy. He knows how to sell, and he doesn't back down from a fight. He speaks in this QandA of his past and his plans.

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GM says Kaher Kazem to head India unitAuto News

General Motors said Kaher Kazem will become head of its India unit effective Jan. 1 after the current chief, Arvind Saxena, retires as general manager at year-end.

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World's largest auto chipmaker created by NXP's Freescale acquisitionAuto News

NXP today completed its nearly $12 billion deal to buy Freescale, doubling the proportion of auto-related revenue to 40 percent to create the world's top maker of automotive electronics.

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Manheim realigns auction sites to better tailor dealer services Auto News

Manheim is realigning its 79 brick and mortar auction sites into two new divisions. The change is aimed at better tailoring services for local dealers and providing more services to commercial customers and dealers.

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As UAW Wins, VW Plans Appeal (12/7/15)

As UAW wins, VW plans appeal; Renault to lower Nissan stake?; With CX-9, Mazda hopes for base hit;...
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Hyundai Ioniq first to offer 3 electrified powertrain options in 1 bodyAuto News

Hyundai Motor Co. will launch a new vehicle in January dubbed the Ioniq featuring three electrified drivetrain options in one body type, as the South Korean automaker fortifies its green-car lineup and targets rivals such as the Toyota Prius.

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Major Takata investor dumps stock after losing trust in management Auto News

Takata has lost the confidence of one of its biggest former shareholders, which said the company cut off access to management and downplayed risks as its airbags spurred a record auto safety recall.

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