UAW ends strike at auto supplier Nexteer's U.S. operationsAuto News

Union workers at a Nexteer plant in Saginaw, Mich., reached a tentative agreement on a new contract late Tuesday and will return to work after a nearly day-long strike, the UAW said.

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Nissan shifts Diaz to truck VP; Canada president replaces him as senior sales VPAuto News

Nissan said Fred Diaz, senior vice president for U.S. sales and marketing and operations, will take on a new position dedicated to truck sales in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Nissan shifts Diaz to truck VP, Canada presidentAuto News

Nissan said Fred Diaz, senior vice president for U.S. sales and marketing and operations, will take on a new position dedicated to truck sales in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Redesigned Mercedes E-class interior gets industry firstsAuto News

The redesigned Mercedes-Benz E-class sedan will feature interior design elements that the automaker calls industry firsts.

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VW diesel civil suits to be heard in CaliforniaAuto News

A U.S. judicial panel said up to 451 civil lawsuits filed against VW over the use of software to evade diesel emissions limits will be heard by U.S.

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Volkswagen diesel civil suits to be heard in CaliforniaAuto News

A U.S. judicial panel said up to 451 civil lawsuits filed against VW over the use of software to evade diesel emissions limits will be heard by a federal judge in California. The panel said nearly all of the cases will be heard by U.S.

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AM General names manufacturing expert Andy Hove as CEOAuto News

AM General, manufacturer of specialty military and civilian vehicles, has named Andy Hove CEO, replacing Charlie Hall, who is retiring. The transition will take effect in early 2016.

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North American auto production put at risk by UAW's strike at NexteerAuto News

A strike by UAW members at Nexteer Automotive's steering components plant north of Detroit could force major North American production shutdowns if it lasts more than a day or two.

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North American auto production at risk by UAW's strike at NexteerAuto News

A strike by UAW members at Nexteer Automotive's steering components plant north of Detroit could force major North American production shutdowns if it lasts more than a day or two.

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U.S. proposes major changes to vehicle crash ratingsAuto News

Federal regulators today proposed overhauling the government's five-star vehicle safety ratings to add scores for crash avoidance technology and pedestrian protection and to incorporate a new test that measures performance in a frontal offset...

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Import brands dominate list of finalists for North American Car and Truck of the YearAuto News

The Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Civic and Mazda MX-5 Miata today were named finalists for the 2016 North American Car of the Year, and the Honda Pilot, Nissan Titan XD and Volvo XC90 were named truck finalists.

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Center airbags may be coming to a car near you Auto News

Automakers and suppliers are beginning to address the dangers associated with occupants suffering injury through contact with one another or parts of a vehicle's interior during a crash.

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Chevy Cruze hatchback for U.S. takes shapeAuto News

Recent spy photos add to the mounting evidence that Chevrolet is prepping a U.S. launch of a Cruze hatchback to take on the Ford Focus in the modest market for five-door compacts.

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Workers strike steering supplier Nexteer after rejecting tentative UAW dealAuto News

UAW members at Nexteer Automotive's plant north of Detroit walked off the job today after overwhelmingly shooting down a tentative contract on Sunday. UAW Local 699 announced the strike at the Saginaw, Mich.

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Pep Boys says Icahn's buyout proposal could be superiorAuto News

U.S. auto parts retailer Pep Boys-Manny, Moe and Jack said its board determined that Carl Icahn's offer to buy the company for $15.50 per share could result in a "superior proposal" compared with Bridgestone's current offer.

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Hyundai considers developing chips for autonomous drivingAuto News

Hyundai Motor is considering developing its own computer chips and sensors used in autonomous driving to gain fuller control over components seen as being crucial to future development of cars.

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