Acura boss: 'I'm getting schooled' in marketingAuto News

Acura General Manager Jon Ikeda is on a learning curve.

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The Super Bowl auto ad lineupAuto News

The 2016 Super Bowl auto ad lineup is nearly set. Here's a look at who's in and who's staying on the sidelines.

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GM lines up urban mobility deals, while Ford experiments 'everywhere'Auto News

GM and its competitors are determined to get on board with changes in technology and demographics that are bringing people back to cities and thrusting car-sharing and ride-sharing into the mainstream. The question is how.

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Toyota's fuel-thrifty Prius family may decrease as the automaker ponders strategyAuto News

In early 2011, Toyota issued a bold prediction: The Prius family of vehicles would be Toyota's best-selling nameplate in the U.S. by the end of the decade. Five years later, things have changed.

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JCI's spinoff must refocus to remain on topAuto News

Just two years ago, Johnson Controls Inc.

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Lawyers' clash roils ignition lawsuitAuto News

A bizarre end to the first trial over faulty ignition switches in millions of General Motors cars has sparked an unusual battle between several of the lawyers who have been leading the fight to hold GM accountable.

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What FCA stands to gain from outsourcing small and midsize sedansAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' risky strategy -- basically to get out of the commodity car business and focus on its most profitable products -- may be the best chance for FCA to overcome a perilous lack of resources and find the merger partner it...

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BMW's top tuner relishes his new role at HyundaiAuto News

Hyundai, which began building its own engines only in 1991, has laid out a full-fledged product plan for its new Genesis luxury brand, with help from a cadre of executives poached from Bentley, BMW and Lamborghini.

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Can Nissan breach Fortress Detroit?Auto News

Nissan wants to be king of the imports in Detroit, where it barely has a presence and imports barely matter.

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AutoNation cuts inventory, jobsAuto News

AutoNation will trim marketing costs and vehicle inventory by about 10 percent from year-end levels.

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International operations help Ford's bottom lineAuto News

In addition to the billions of dollars earned from surging pickups and SUVs in North America, Ford posted its first European profit in five years and record results in Asia.

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Lear's goal: Seats with style, smartsAuto News

Automotive parts supplier Lear Corp. is developing a seat of the future to appeal to automakers as they look increasingly to interiors to set their vehicles apart.

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Dealership picks up on VW enthusiast vibeAuto News

Smith Volkswagen launched a performance and tuning center in 2014. The staff turns stock showroom inventory into high-performance, one-of-a-kind vehicles using parts and accessories from both VW and leading aftermarket manufacturers.

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Toyota to suspend Japan output for 6 days as steel parts run lowAuto News

Toyota will suspend production at all assembly lines in Japan for six days this month due to a parts shortage, hitting exports of such cars as Lexus luxury vehicles. The shutdown comes after a Jan. 8 explosion at a steel factory in Japan.

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Toyota to suspend Japan production for 6 days in Feb. Auto News

Toyota will suspend production at all assembly lines in Japan for six days this month due to a parts shortage, hitting exports of such cars as the Prius hybrid. The shutdown comes after a Jan. 8 explosion at a steel factory in Japan.

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How GM saved itself from Flint water crisisAuto News

Thanks to its fortuitous location and some heads-up planning, GM was able to sidestep a crisis that has befallen everyone else in the city where it was born more than a century ago.

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No path to profits: Why Ford exited 2 key Asian marketsAuto News

Frustrated by paltry sales, Ford pulled the plug on its businesses in Japan and Indonesia. In both cases, it couldn't crack a Japan Inc. stranglehold: Japanese brands hold more than 90 percent market share in both nations.

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Fiat 500L used by Pope Francis in U.S. fetches $82,000 at auctionAuto News

A tiny black Fiat 500L that carried Pope Francis through Philadelphia during his historic first visit to the U.S. was sold for $82,000 at a Friday auction.

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Cheap gas hits hybrid, EV residualsAuto News

Beware! Falling gasoline prices are hitting the residual values of used hybrids, electrics and plug-ins - hard. The influx of used small cars set to return to the market is just going to make matters worse.

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Hyundai soft-pedals slogan on Super Bowl stageAuto News

Hyundai, which shook up its U.S. marketing operation in a push for a clearer brand identity, plans to use the Super Bowl to launch a yearlong marketing campaign with a new motto of its own: 'We Make Things Better.

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New York port operations resume after brief work stoppageAuto News

Operations at New York and New Jersey's cargo terminals, one of the largest transfer points for new-vehicle shipments in the U.S., were being restored late Friday after more than a thousand longshoremen walked off the job earlier in the day.

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Toyota, crimped by steel shortage, may suspend Japan outputAuto News

Toyota is considering idling its domestic car manufacturing plants for at least a week from Feb. 8 due to a steel shortage following an explosion at its group firm Aichi Steel this month, TV broadcaster TBS News reported late Friday.

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New York ports shuttered, threaten new-car shipments, after workers walk offAuto News

New York City's ports, the busiest on the East Coast and one of the largest transfer points for new-vehicle shipments in the U.S., ground to a halt Friday after longshoremen walked off the job in an unspecified labor dispute.

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DeLorean to make comeback after Congress nixes red tapeAuto News

The DeLorean Motor Co. of Humble, Texas, plans to start production of a souped-up version of the super-cool gull-wing icon from the three-decade-old Back to the Future franchise, and it's all thanks to an act of Congress.

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GM Clearing Way for Self-Driving (1/29/16)

GM clearing way for self-driving cars; Great race to build Musk’s ‘Hyperloop’;...
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Campbell-Ewald CEO Palmer terminated by parent companyAuto News

Jim Palmer is out as CEO of Campbell Ewald, the Detroit ad agency known for its longtime ties to General Motors. The agency's parent company said today it terminated Palmer, effective immediately.

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Autoliv predicts 5% growth in 2016, but market wanted more amid Takata recallsAuto News

Swedish car safety products supplier Autoliv predicted sales growth of 5 percent this year, but analysts expected more because of potential new business Autoliv could win amid the Takata airbag crisis.

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Nissan recalling 870,000 Altimas in U.S., Canada for hood latch problemAuto News

Nissan said it will recall about 870,000 Nissan cars in the United States and Canada for potentially faulty hood latches, marking the third time since 2014 the automaker has recalled vehicles to address the problem.

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Acura runs with Van Halen for NSX Super Bowl spotAuto News

For Acura's Super Bowl spot, ad agency MullenLowe considered an array of songs from various genres to find the right backdrop for the NSX supercar. Classic rock, hard rock and RandB were among the choices, Acura says.

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Honda quarterly profit falls 22% on recall costs, strong dollarAuto News

Honda's operating profit fell 22 percent in the latest quarter as expenses for recalling Takata airbags and losses from a strong dollar undercut rising sales.

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GM, Lithia, Koons settle advertising allegations by FTCAuto News

GM and two dealership companies, Jim Koons Management and Lithia Motors, will settle allegations that they advertised cars as being carefully inspected when, in fact, they had unrepaired safety recalls, the FTC said.

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Michigan may see ballot petition to allow direct vehicle sales Auto News

A recent University of Michigan graduate who aspires to work in politics is single-handedly launching a ballot petition drive to allow automakers to sell new vehicles directly to Michigan consumers.

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GM names executive to lead autonomous driving effortsAuto News

GM said it is reorganizing certain vehicle engineering operations to speed efforts to develop autonomous and electrified vehicles.

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Lithia's DCH makes first acquisitionAuto News

Lithia Motors completed the first purchase through its DCH Auto Group with the acquisition of Riverside Subaru in Riverside, Calif., the company said today.

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Ford Prepping Diesel F-150? (1/28/16)

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Ford, aiming for pickup fuel economy crown, preps diesel-powered F-150Auto News

Ford appears to be gearing up to launch a diesel-powered version of the F-150, possibly as early as next year, and wrest the fuel efficiency crown from the hot-selling Ram 1500 EcoDiesel.

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Butch Cassidy, wackadoo tech and Range Rover whispers: What people think of Kia's Telluride conceptAuto News

It's nearly covered the car market from side to side and top to bottom, and now Kia appears to be making bold plans to raise its game on the crossover/SUV side.

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Cox Automotive acquires stake in FandI companyAuto News

Cox Automotive has acquired a minority interest in SilverRock Holdings, which owns three service-contract and insurance companies.

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GM, two dealerships settle FTC charges on advertising for unrepaired used carsAuto News

GM and two dealership companies, Jim Koons Management and Lithia Motors, will settle allegations that they advertised cars as being carefully inspected when, in fact, they had unrepaired safety recalls, the FTC said today.

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Gentex Q4 profit, sales rise as mirror shipments increaseAuto News

Gentex today reported a 25 percent year-over-year rise in fourth-quarter profit. The supplier posted net income of $88.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2015, up from the $71 million during the same period in 2014.

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How GM ignition-switch plaintiffs' lawyer botched his big case Auto News

Plaintiffs' lawyer Robert Hilliard has litigated some 1,300 cases against General Motors over its deadly ignition switches, but he suffered a stunning blow in the middle of a high-visibility trial last week in New York.

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Automatic braking reduces rear-end crashes, IIHS study findsAuto News

Automatic braking systems were shown in a new study to reduce rear-end crashes by about 40 percent on average, adding momentum to a push by safety groups, regulators and some automakers to equip all new cars with the technology.

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Harman posts strong quarterly gains from auto businessAuto News

Harman International Industries, which supplies audio and telematics systems to the auto industry, reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, helped by strong demand from automakers.

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Lear reports record results for Q4, 2015 following acquisitionsAuto News

Seating and electronics supplier Lear said today it posted record core earnings in the fourth quarter as it continued to build on business generated from recent acquisitions.

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Johnson Controls posts lower quarterly earnings, revenue on auto weaknessAuto News

Johnson Controls reported lower quarterly earnings and revenue largely because of reduced sales in its automotive seating and interiors business.

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Hyundai's Super Bowl blitz reflects work of new marketing teamAuto News

Whether the Denver Broncos or Carolina Panthers end up winning the Super Bowl, Hyundai wants to come away as the winner of the advertising free-for-all that surrounds America's most-watched live event.

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Ford generates $7.4 billion profit for 2015 after strong Q4Auto News

Ford today said its net income quintupled in 2015 to $7.4 billion, including $1.9 billion in the fourth quarter, as sales of its high-margin pickups and SUVs surged in a record year for the U.S. auto industry.

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AutoNation's Q4 net drops 16% on discounts, VW charge Auto News

AutoNation's net income dropped 16 percent to $97.5 million in the fourth quarter, even as revenues rose 5.8 percent to $5.34 billion, the company said today. The decline was due largely to increased discounting and per-vehicle margin pressure.

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Ford generates $7.4 billion profit for 2015, $1.9 billion in Q4Auto News

Ford today said its net income quintupled in 2015 to $7.4 billion, including $1.9 billion in the fourth quarter, as sales of its high-margin pickups and SUVs surged in a record year for the U.S. auto industry.

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IIHS study underlines benefits of automatic brakingAuto News

Automatic braking systems were shown in a new study to reduce rear-end crashes by about 40 percent on average, handing added momentum to a push by safety groups, regulators and some automakers to equip all new cars with the technology.

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GM ignition switch accords challenged over alleged lawyer conflictAuto News

A settlement fund for the benefit of more than 1,000 GM customers who sued over faulty ignition switches should be re-examined by a judge because the lawyer who negotiated it had a conflict of interest, another plaintiff attorney involved in the...

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Lexus recalls RX350, RX450h crossovers for airbag flawAuto News

Toyota is recalling 6,000 new Lexus RX350 and RX450h crossovers from the 2016 model year to fix issues related to airbags.

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ZF TRW signs office lease for global electronics businessAuto News

ZF TRW plans to open its global electronics headquarters in suburban Detroit by the end of the second quarter following a lease of a 171,000-square-foot office building.

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More FCA Trucks, Fewer Cars (1/27/16)

FCA intensifying truck focus, idling 200 plant for six weeks; Storm’s next target: U.S. sales;...
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Snow put damper on January U.S. sales, but demand expected to reboundAuto News

Last weekend's big snowstorm took a big bite out of January's U.S. new-vehicle sales, but analysts and dealers said they expect demand to rebound in February and March, keeping the industry on track for a second consecutive record year.

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FCA to idle plant that makes Chrysler 200 for six weeksAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it will idle its plant in Sterling Heights, Mich., which makes the midsize Chrysler 200 sedan, for six weeks starting on Monday.

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FCA to pay UAW workers up to $4,000 in profit sharingAuto News

UAW-represented Fiat Chrysler workers will receive profit-sharing checks of as much as $4,000 this year, 45 percent more than in 2015, the company said today.

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FCA tilts N.A. production plans to trucks, scales back Alfa ambitionsAuto News

A revised business plan released today by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles moves its profit-heavy Jeep and Ram brands into the passing lane, while tapping the brakes on efforts to build a full line of Alfa Romeos from scratch by 2018.

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FCA scales back Alfa ambitions, tilts N.A. production plans to trucksAuto News

FCA is tapping the brakes on its 2014 plan to build out a full line of eight Alfa Romeo vehicles globally by 2018, saying now that it will add only a midsize SUV and the Giulia by the end of next year.

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Fiat Chrysler Q4 adjusted earnings jump 39% as demand booms for Jeep SUVsAuto News

MILAN (Bloomberg) -- FCA's fourth-quarter earnings rose 39 percent as demand boomed for its Jeep SUVs. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes increased to 1.64 billion euros ($1.78 billion) from 1.

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Ford CEO Fields joins IBM board as auto industry transformsAuto News

Ford Motor CEO Mark Fields is joining IBM's board of directors as the No. 2 U.S. automaker explores alternative mobility options beyond selling cars and trucks.

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Takata says 5.1 million more vehicles in U.S. have defective airbag inflatorsAuto News

Takata declared another 5.1 million U.S. vehicles defective as the company disclosed an 11th death could be linked to a faulty airbag, federal auto safety regulators said.

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Buick Super Bowl ad features Cascada with a pair of celebritiesAuto News

Buick is the latest brand to go with a celebrity-laden Super Bowl spot, picking NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. and actress/model Emily Ratajkowski with the Cascada convertible.

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Ford Expands Ranger Recall (1/26/16)

Ford expands Ranger recall as Takata crisis grows; Less-boxy Land Rover Discovery spied; Hints of...
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Europe proposes changes in new-car approvals in light of VW scandalAuto News

EU regulators will propose a shakeup of rules on authorizing new models of cars to prevent a rerun of the Volkswagen emissions scandal, firing the starting gun on a tough debate as governments and industry resist change.

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Johnson Controls' CEO brings his own scandal to TycoAuto News

First came the affair. Then the Ponzi scheme. Now -- a $28.8 billion transaction involving two storied American corporations. It's been a remarkable run for JCI CEO Alex Molinaroli.

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Land Rover's 2017 Discovery sheds boxiness of LR4Auto News

The redesigned 2017 Land Rover Discovery will be less boxy and feature a rounder, more fluid design than its predecessor, the LR4, spy images of the luxury SUV show.

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Fiat Chrysler fights to keep turnaround plan on the roadAuto News

Fiat Chrysler will have its work cut out on Wednesday to convince investors it can deliver its turnaround plan after model delays, deferred investments and slowing demand in key markets Asia and Latin America.

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Cadillac eyes Vsport over V-series V-8 for a top-end CT6Auto News

Cadillac has no plans for a V-series high-performance model of the new CT6 large sedan.

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Ford expands recall for Ranger pickups with Takata airbagsAuto News

Ford is expanding a recall of vehicles with Takata airbags after an inflator exploded in a Ford Ranger last month and the driver was killed.

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Hillary Clinton calls Johnson Controls-Tyco inversion 'outrageous'Auto News

Hillary Clinton called the planned inversion by Johnson Controls and Ireland-based Tyco "outrageous," and said as president she would block such moves using an "exit tax."

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Apps take center stage in VW adAuto News

Volkswagen's latest spot has a new selling point.

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Lawyers leading fatal-defect case against GM must go, rival saysAuto News

The lead attorneys in a large group of lawsuits brought against GM for fatally flawed ignition switches have failed plaintiffs and should be removed, a rival lawyer who first revealed the flaw urged in a blistering court filing.

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JCI merges with Tyco in tax-lowering maneuverAuto News

Johnson Controls, already exiting the auto-industry's supply chain after decades as a key player, is now seeking to shed its U.S. corporate citizenship in a multibillion-dollar tie-up with Tyco International.

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GM historical documents given to Sloan Museum in Flint, Mich.Auto News

Lawrence Gustin, an automotive historian and retired General Motors public relations officer, has donated documents from the early days of GM to the Sloan Museum in Flint, Mich.

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Ford share gains hinge on Fusion and EscapeAuto News

Updated versions of Ford's highest-volume car and crossover will be key to the growing market share this year, but both face big challenges that could hinder sales.

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GM program 'just another channel'Auto News

Dealers have responded warily to news that General Motors will insert itself into the used-car business, a key profit center at most dealerships. Here are details on how GM's Factory Pre-Owned Collection plan will work.

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A Movable Feat for Car Companies (1/25/16)

A movable feat for car companies: Toyota, Mercedes, Subaru prepare new U.S. digs; GM readies a...
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Automakers, dealerships in recovery mode after historic snowstormAuto News

Manufacturers, dealerships and others in the auto industry find themselves digging out after the weekend's historic snowstorm that pummeled the eastern U.S. with as much as 3 feet of snow.

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ZF TRW sells fasteners unit for $450 millionAuto News

Auto supplier Illinois Tool Works today said it agreed to pay $450 million for the engineered fasteners and components business of German automotive supplier ZF TRW.

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Detroit auto show sets best attendance record since 2003 peakAuto News

The Detroit auto show this year drew 815,575 in total ticketed attendance, event organizers said late Sunday.

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Johnson Controls buys Tyco to merge building-control businessesAuto News

Johnson Controls agreed to merge with Tyco International, combining the companies' building-control businesses. JCI will continue this year to spin off its automotive-seating operations into a company called Adient.

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Don't expect smaller Buick Enclave, Chevrolet TraverseAuto News

The big question was left hanging after GMC showed a shrunken 2017 Acadia this month at the Detroit auto show: What does the redesign mean for the Acadia's crossover cousins, the Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse? Global product chief Mark Reuss...

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Honda makes moves, but will stay in CaliforniaAuto News

Honda is investing in its Los Angeles-area management location, even as Toyota prepares to follow Nissan's California exodus.

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At dealership group, it pays to pay billsAuto News

Kuni Automotive's centralized accounting department eliminated the need to sign 90,000 checks per year, saving staffers' time. Plus, its new system earns $15,000 a month in credit-card rebates.

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No love for Ford on Wall StreetAuto News

Wall Street isn't sold on Ford executives' upbeat prognoses. As profits grow, its stock price keeps sinking. Last week Ford shares fell to their lowest closing price in more than three years. They've dropped 19 percent since January 2015.

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Mazda ventures into snowy territoryAuto News

Mazda is launching a market offensive in U.S. cities such as Denver, Minneapolis and Chicago, sensing an opportunity to ride a trio of all-wheel-drive crossovers to greater success in the snow belt.

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2016 will see fewer dealership acquisitionsAuto News

Some retailers say dealership acquisition prices are too high, citing a drop in public dealership groups' stock prices and narrowing dealership margins.

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GM joins car-sharing fraternityAuto News

General Motors' new Maven brand puts the automaker in the middle of a battle being waged by Nissan, Ford and others on college campuses to get a leg up in the emerging car-sharing economy.

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Over-the-air updates on varied pathsAuto News

Over-the-air vehicle updates aren't just for Tesla anymore. But other manufacturers lack such easy remote access to their vehicles in service.

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Johnson Controls negotiating a merger with Tyco, report saysAuto News

Johnson Controls is discussing a merger with Tyco International that would combine the companies' building-control businesses, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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'Momma' keeps dealerships' workers in lineAuto News

Carolyn Cross has risen from typist at a dealership to GM of the No. 10 Ford store in the country. Don't count her out when she says she wants to make Joe Myers Ford-Lincoln, part of Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, No. 1.

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Why the CT6 is Cadillac's square-peg sedanAuto News

The CT6 that hits showrooms in March defies categorization in terms of its size, interior space and price. It's something different.

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New VW executive avoids the spotlightAuto News

In the struggle to win back the hearts and minds of American car buyers, Hinrich Woebcken is Volkswagen's new secret weapon - emphasis on secret.

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Takata seeks automaker aid, eyes airbag deal with Daicel, reports sayAuto News

Airbag supplier Takata plans to request financial support from Japanese automakers and also wants to team up with competitor Daicel to produce airbag inflators, Reuters reported.

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Buick aims Cascada beyond the MidwestAuto News

Buick is bucking an industry trend with the Cascada, a newcomer in an affordable family ragtop segment that has all but disappeared.

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Latecomers to Mexico face fight for resourcesAuto News

Automakers and suppliers have been rushing to build plants in Mexico and now the industry is starting to see some signs of strain from the boom. Plant construction companies are booked up, and labor isn't as readily available as before.

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Product launches follow a faster cadenceAuto News

New model launches are getting faster, more frequent, less certain, and might be a lot farther away from home. A critical factor is increased speed -- what one expert calls "the new cadence."

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Apple's Zadesky, head of electric car project, to leave company, report saysAuto News

Apple's Steve Zadesky, who has been overseeing the company's electric car project for the last two years, has said he is leaving the company, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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GM, Toyota idle plants for winter storm as East Coast braces for heavy snowAuto News

General Motors and Toyota halted production at their Kentucky plants today as the auto industry braces for the potential impact of Winter Storm Jonas.

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How Case Against GM Unraveled (1/22/16)

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GM Lordstown plant faces strike threat from UAW localsAuto News

UAW locals 1112 and 1714, which represent GM workers who produce the Chevrolet Cruze in Lordstown, Ohio, are seeking authorization to strike if problems in local contract negotiations persist.

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VW probe shows many bosses knew of 'defeat devices' as far back as 2006, report saysAuto News

Many of VW's managers and staff dealing with emissions problems in the engine-development department knew about "defeat devices" being developed as far back as 2006, a German newspaper said today, citing results from VW's internal investigation.

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Mercedes-Benz USA names Chamberlain as VP of salesAuto News

Mercedes-Benz USA today named Adam Chamberlain its vice president of sales, effective April 1. Chamberlain, 42, replaces Dietmar Exler, who was promoted to CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA in December following the resignation of former CEO Steve Cannon.

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VW investigation shows many bosses knew of 'defeat devices,' report saysAuto News

Many of VW's managers and staff dealing with emissions problems in the engine-development department knew about "defeat devices" being developed, a German newspaper said today, citing results from VW's internal investigation.

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Takata recall to be expanded to 5 million more vehicles; Ford airbag fatal reportedAuto News

U.S. safety regulators and major automakers are expected to announce on Friday a new recall of about 5 million vehicles for potentially defective Takata airbags in the wake of the death of a driver of a Ford pickup truck last month.

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GM to launch major renovation of Renaissance Center HQ this summer Auto News

GM plans to launch a large-scale renovation this summer at its Detroit headquarters, the Renaissance Center. The 120,000-square-foot renovation calls for extending the section of the front complex housing the People Mover station to Jefferson Avenue.

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Winter storm cancels Washington auto show until MondayAuto News

The opening weekend of the Washington auto show's public days have been cancelled as city officials here declared a state of emergency ahead of a winter storm expected to bring heavy snowfall and high winds to the Washington, D.C.

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First GM ignition-switch lawsuit is dismissed amid perjury allegationsAuto News

The first federal trial over General Motors' ignition-switch recall came to an early end today, as the parties said the case has been dismissed. GM submitted evidence earlier this week that the plaintiff engaged in fraud and perjury.

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First GM ignition-switch lawsuit is dismissed amid perjury chargesAuto News

The first federal trial over General Motors' ignition-switch recall came to an early end today, as the parties said the case has been dismissed. GM submitted evidence earlier this week that the plaintiff engaged in fraud and perjury.

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VW criticized by Germany for unequal treatment of customersAuto News

VW is not doing itself any favors by offering unequal compensation for U.S. and European customers following an emissions scandal last year, a German justice ministry spokesman said today.

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GM allowed to tell ignition-switch jury about plaintiff's 'lies'Auto News

The first trial over General Motors' deadly ignition-switch defect is about to take another twist. The judge overseeing the case in U.S.

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GM allowed to tell ignition-switch jury about plaintiff's 'lies'Auto News

The first trial over General Motors' deadly ignition-switch defect is about to take another twist. The judge overseeing the case in U.S.

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GM Extends Global Streak (1/21/16)

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N.Y. attorney general sues more dealerships over credit repairAuto News

The New York attorney general has sued four dealerships and settled with three others over the illegal sale of credit repair and identity theft protection, the attorney general's office said Wednesday.

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Ford to boost F-150 fuel economy with stop-start technologyAuto News

Ford is planning to put automatic stop-start technology on hundreds of thousands of F-150 pickups, including the high-performance Raptor version, to help drivers get better fuel economy.

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U.S. recalls hit another record in 2015, NHTSA chief Rosekind saysAuto News

More than 51 million vehicles were recalled in 2015 in nearly 900 campaigns, another record, NHTSA chief Mark Rosekind said today during a speech at the Washington auto show.

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U.S. suppliers urged to prepare for 'plateau' after record yearAuto News

U.S. car and truck buyers drove up sales to an unprecedented 17.4 million units in 2015, beating the previous record set in 2000 and maintaining a pace of growth that has many wondering how long it can continue.

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Honda will lease hydrogen fuel-cell Clarity for $500 a month in CaliforniaAuto News

American Honda said today it will begin leasing the Clarity hydrogen fuel cell sedan for under $500 per month later this year in select California markets. The retail price will be about $60,000.

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Honda to launch hydrogen fuel-cell car in California this yearAuto News

Honda said today its hydrogen fuel cell car, dubbed Clarity Fuel Cell, will be launched in California before the end of 2016. The new 5-passenger sedan is expected to be priced at around $60,000 with a monthly lease of under $500.

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Honda updates, improves composite bed in new RidgelineAuto News

In updating its Ridgeline midsize pickup, Honda Motor Co. aimed to create the ultimate tailgating tool.

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GM bundles, expands ride-sharing efforts under new Maven brandAuto News

GM is consolidating and expanding its car-sharing programs under a new brand, Maven, in its latest push to adapt to new business models that could threaten to undercut the way automakers have made money for decades.

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Obama takes one more Detroit victory lap Auto News

President Barack Obama, facing Republican criticism over the state of the economy, did another Detroit victory lap Wednesday to showcase the auto companies his administration helped save, but the industry has not turned out the way he hoped in 2009.

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Nissan passes on Super Bowl 50 adsAuto News

One year after returning to NFL Super Bowl advertising for the first time in 18 years, Nissan is back off the field. The company said Wednesday that it has decided to skip Super Bowl 50.

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VW overhauls development process to prevent another diesel scandalAuto News

Volkswagen AG is changing the way it creates new models by giving developers more responsibility for overseeing a car from concept through the end of production to help prevent another diesel emissions scandal.

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Obama does one more Detroit victory lap as industry evolves from original goalsAuto News

President Barack Obama, facing Republican criticism over the state of the economy, did another Detroit victory lap today to showcase the auto companies his administration helped save, but the industry has not turned out the way he hoped in 2009.

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Big Load for New Nissan Titan (1/20/16)

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GM ignition-switch plaintiff, accused of perjury, hires criminal-defense lawyerAuto News

The Oklahoma man whose lawsuit against General Motors over flawed ignition switches was the first to go to trial hired a criminal-defense attorney after the carmaker accused him of perjury and check fraud, the lawyer said.

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Ineligible non-Hispanic whites could get Ally cash, CFPB admitsAuto News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could be sending payments from Ally Financial's $80 million settlement fund to non-Hispanic white borrowers because of a potentially unreliable race identification method, the House Financial Services...

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BMW's next Z roadster spiedAuto News

It has been three years since BMW and Toyota signed a product development partnership that's expected to spawn sports cars for BMW and Toyota.

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Kia's high-riding hybrid set for Chicago debutAuto News

Kia plans a Chicago Auto Show debut for the crossover-styled Niro that will be the brand's first dedicated hybrid model.

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Fiat from Pope Francis' U.S. visit to be auctionedAuto News

The tiny black Fiat 500L that ferried Pope Francis to the White House and Congress during his historic first visit to the United States will be auctioned in Philadelphia next week, officials said today.

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McLaren adds 4 U.S. dealershipsAuto News

McLaren Automotive has added four dealerships in the U.S. The newest retail locations for the sports-car maker are McLaren Bergen County in Ramsey, N.J.; McLaren Boston, McLaren Houston and McLaren Palm Beach.

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Ford lets employees share discounts outside familyAuto News

Through the end of February, Ford is letting employees and retirees share their discount on a new car or truck with anyone who has a competitive vehicle, according to a memo distributed to dealers.

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Electric vehicle sales fall far short of Obama goalAuto News

Back in 2008, with gas prices averaging nearly $4 a gallon, President Barack Obama set a goal of getting one million plug-in electric vehicles on the roads by 2015.

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GM ignition-switch trial hits snag over real-estate fraud accusation Auto News

An Oklahoma family's eviction from their 'dream house' following allegations of check fraud is threatening to derail the first trial over General Motors' ignition-switch flaw.

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EPA ponders post-2025 regulationAuto News

Advancements in electrification, vehicle connectivity and autonomous technologies have prompted the EPA to rethink its approach to setting future tailpipe emissions rules, the agency's top auto official said.

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FTC workshop on auto retailing examines regulation, factory-direct salesAuto News

How much regulation is too much? That was the core question at a daylong hearing Tuesday by the Federal Trade Commission on state laws and auto retailing, including the issue of direct factory-to-consumer vehicle sales.

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Tesla sues German supplier over Model X falcon doorsAuto News

Tesla Motors sued a German parts supplier for misrepresenting its ability to design and build the signature falcon-wing doors on its long-delayed Model X crossover.

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NHTSA chief vows action this year on cybersecurityAuto News

The nation's top auto safety regulator said his agency will take action this year to address automotive cybersecurity issues, as the spread of connectivity technologies threatens to expose vehicles to new paths of attack.

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Elio's Peppy Service Plan (1/19/16)

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GM accuses ignition-switch plaintiff of real-estate fraudAuto News

An Oklahoma man suing GM in the first trial over a deadly ignition-switch flaw lied to the jury about his family's eviction from its "dream house" after he committed fraud against a real estate agent, the company said.

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Mercedes to skip Super Bowl 50Auto News

Mercedes-Benz is sitting out the Super Bowl this year after it made a rare appearance in 2015 to tout the speedy AMG GT.

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Nissan trolls truck competitorsAuto News

Nissan's pulling off the gloves with its newest Titan truck -- in the most flattering way possible.

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U.S. Supreme Court to decide if service advisers must be paid overtimeAuto News

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a dispute over whether service advisers must be paid overtime. Arguments before the court are expected this spring.

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Panasonic shifts from home electronics to carsAuto News

Panasonic targets a 62 percent surge in automotive sales by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019. The gambit wagers that Panasonic can leverage its electronics expertise to get a leg up on traditional automotive suppliers such as Denso Corp.

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VW supplier Bosch defends diesel technologyAuto News

Bosch, a key supplier of diesel components, says the technology has a future in the U.S. market, despite the troubles stemming from Volkswagen's emissions-cheating scandal.

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BMW to roll out restaurant-booking digital helper Auto News

BMW is pushing back against tech competitors with a digital helper that lets drivers locate a nearby restaurant with free tables, book seats and find the best route there.

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GM buys ride-sharing company Sidecar's assets to support Lyft allianceAuto News

GM is following up its $500 million bet on Lyft with another flashy, though far less costly, move to fortify itself against the rise of Uber Technologies.

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Audi considers move into Iran Auto News

Audi is gauging its first-ever entry into the Iranian auto market where the German firm sees "growing potential" for luxury cars after world powers lifted international sanctions.

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Nissan aims to eclipse Honda salesAuto News

Nissan trails the smaller Honda in sales at home in Japan and in the U.S. But this year, Nissan hopes to finally pass Honda in America, says Nissan North America Chairman Jose Munoz.

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Continental captures the concept's pizazzAuto News

The production version of the Lincoln Continental is strikingly close to the concept that drew big crowds at auto shows in New York and China last year.

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Toyota ramps up its truck production, with cautionAuto News

Toyota plans to boost output of light trucks in 2016 to tap the hot market for SUVs and crossovers, but it will do so cautiously with an eye to the flattening market, Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz said.

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Hellcat-powered Grand Cherokee on the wayAuto News

Jeep will put a 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat engine in a Jeep Grand Cherokee 'before the end of 2017,' said Jeep brand head Mike Manley.

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Jeep Cherokee adds luxe trimAuto News

Jeep will expand the Cherokee range this spring with an Overland trim level that includes a more luxurious interior and nearly all of the off-road capabilities of its top-end Trailhawk model.

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Mini teases star-studded 'Defy Labels' Super Bowl spotAuto News

Mini knows a thing or two about being labeled. Some say Minis are cute "chick cars," or that they're underpowered and lack space, says Tom Noble, the brand's marketing chief.

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Auto show's elaborate display builders have more in mind than entertainmentAuto News

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NHTSA chief scrambles to beat the clockAuto News

In late 2014, Mark Rosekind had a choice: re-up for another five years on the National Transportation Safety Board or try to move the needle in two years as administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Fiat Chrysler's alleged cheating shocks investors, not dealersAuto News

When two dealerships owned by a Chicago-area group last week accused Fiat Chrysler of falsifying sales reports, it did two things: Cratered FCA's share price and launched yet another discourse about industry integrity.

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Volvo seeks luxury cred with product revivalAuto News

Volvo showed a new car -- and a reborn company -- at the Detroit auto show just days after setting a global sales record in 2015.

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Genesis brand born with luxury heritageAuto News

Hyundai came to the Detroit auto show with what seemed to be a fully formed vision for its Genesis luxury brand, built around rear-wheel-drive platforms, Nurburgring-worthy tuning and styling by the best designers that the Hyundai empire could pluck...

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Volkswagen's efforts to clear diesel cloud sputterAuto News

A full four months into a crisis that has cast it a cheater, polluter and corporate villain, Volkswagen appears to be backsliding in its stated aim of regaining trust and credibility with consumers, dealers and regulators.

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Peugeot tops rivals in shareholder valueAuto News

France's Peugeot SA outpaced rival global automakers in creating value for its shareholders over the past one and three years.

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Detroit's stars and snoozersAuto News

After a detour to the Consumer Electronics Show, our Faraday Future beat reporter and resident car critic David Undercoffler arrived in Detroit weary and jet-lagged. But nothing stirs him out of his slumber like the smell of fresh metal.

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BMW trims free service, adds dealer bonusAuto News

BMW of North America will cut its free scheduled maintenance to 3 years/36,000 miles starting with the 2017 model year and use the savings to pay for a new dealer bonus.

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Hyundai resists the allure of retail temples for GenesisAuto News

Instead of requiring its dealers to build costly Genesis showrooms, Hyundai is planning to use a mix of specialty showrooms, standalone stores and hybrid stores, depending on the market.

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Lexus, Acura and Infiniti search for halos in assault on GermansAuto News

There's a new luxury plan from Japan, and its message is emotion and power. Even as customers flock to their crossovers, the Japanese luxury brands are combating their traditional weakness in passenger cars.

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Audi unhurt, undaunted by diesel crisisAuto News

Armed with fresh product in critical luxury segments, Audi is readying itself for another market-beating year, even as parent company Volkswagen trudges through its diesel crisis.

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BMW will boost i3's rangeAuto News

BMW will boost the range of its i3 electric car by about half for the 2017 model year.

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GMC takes first step onto Jeep terrainAuto News

The All Terrain model of GMC's redesigned Acadia signals GM's desire to position the brand as a challenger to Jeep.

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Managers monitor calls to save businessAuto News

Since Phillips Chevrolet in northern Illinois started requiring managers to listen to at least one employee-customer phone call a day, 10 to 15 customer experiences a month in sales or service have been saved.

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Porsche, Piech families support embattled VW CEO, report saysAuto News

The Porsche-Piech family clan, which control a majority of the voting rights in Volkswagen, are standing behind CEO Matthias Mueller, insiders say, despite criticism of his handling of the emissions crisis during a U.S. visit.

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Buick Envision intro is low-key, high-stakesAuto News

The China-built Envision compact crossover had a low-key arrival to Detroit.

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Hyundai: Expect Ioniq hybrid in Q3Auto News

Hyundai will launch hybrid and all-electric versions of its Ioniq five-door hatchback in the third quarter, said Dave Zuchowski, CEO of Hyundai Motor America.

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Honda, GM consider joint fuel cell plantAuto News

Honda and GM may jointly build a fuel cell plant as the automakers try to cut the cost of developing alternative-powered cars and light trucks, a Japanese newspaper reported.

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Nissan could join off-road battleAuto News

The Warrior concept truck reveals Nissan's study of whether to market an off-road performance pickup. "This is more than a design exercise," said Rich Miller, senior manager of Nissan truck and SUV product planning.

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As sales lose sizzle, is industry prepared?Auto News

After six years of rapidly rising car sales, the road ahead for the U.S. auto industry is going to be much tougher.

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Federal-Mogul cancels spinoff of aftermarket divisionAuto News

Federal-Mogul, the diversified auto supplier and aftermarket parts maker controlled by investor Carl Icahn, said today it will not spin off its Motorparts aftermarket parts division as it had planned.

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Audi strengthens government-affairs staffAuto News

Audi beefed up its government-affairs staff to aid work with regulators on multiple fronts, including autonomous-vehicle technology and remedying its 3.0-liter diesel engines with improper emissions software.

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Ex-GM engineer DeGiorgio acknowledges 'mistakes' made over ignition switchAuto News

Jurors heard testimony from former General Motors engineer Ray DeGiorgio, who approved a faulty ignition switch 12 years before its problems prompted a massive recall that came too late, according to lawyers for a man suing GM over injuries he...

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Ex-GM engineer DiGiorgio acknowledges 'mistakes' made over ignition switchAuto News

Jurors heard testimony from former General Motors engineer Ray DiGiorgio, who approved a faulty ignition switch 12 years before its problems prompted a massive recall that came too late, according to lawyers for a man suing GM over injuries he...

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Historic Car-Safety Agreement (1/15/16)

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Dim tunnels, desire and god: What people are saying about Acura's Precision conceptAuto News

With a striking red paint job and sleek, chiseled flanks, Acura's Precision concept signals that the days of the brand's controversial beak grille are coming to an end. And it previews future styling cues coming to Acura sedans.

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Ford, Leno to auction custom Harley-Davidson F-150Auto News

Ford and comedian Jay Leno said they will be auctioning off a one-of-a-kind Harley-Davidson Ford F-150 later this month and donating the proceeds to National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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Ford, Leno announce charity auction of Harley-Davidson F-150Auto News

Ford and comedian Jay Leno said they will be auctioning off a one-of-a-kind Harley-Davidson Ford F-150 later this month and donating the proceeds to National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

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Auto industry, U.S. regulators agree to historic measures to improve recallsAuto News

The U.S. Transportation Department and 17 automakers are agreeing to work together on safety measures and to improve recalls while the companies also agreed to voluntarily work with the government to identify cybersecurity threats.

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Auto industry, U.S. regulators agree to measures to improve recallsAuto News

The U.S. Transportation Department and 17 automakers are agreeing to work together on safety measures and to improve recalls while the companies also agreed to voluntarily work with the government to identify cybersecurity threats.

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Ford kicks off output of the German-built Focus RS; will be available here by springAuto News

The Focus RS, the high-performance European version of Ford's popular hatchback, began production today in Germany, Ford said.

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Ford kicks of production of the German-built Focus RS; will be available here by springAuto News

The Focus RS, the high-performance European version of Ford's popular hatchback, began production today in Germany, Ford said.

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Fiat Chrysler names first-ever 'safety advocate' Auto News

Fiat Chrysler said today that Kristen Kreibich will be its first-ever safety advocate, responsible for 'promoting greater awareness' of auto safety.

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GM challenges ignition-switch plaintiff's account of crash falloutAuto News

A GM lawyer pushed back against an Oklahoma man's testimony that his quality of life plummeted because of crash injuries he blamed on his Saturn Ion's faulty ignition switch, in the first trial after a recall of millions of vehicles with the...

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FCA calls dealer charges of false U.S. sales reports 'baseless'Auto News

FCA fired back late Thursday at what it called underperforming and 'disgruntled dealers' who have accused the company of falsely reporting U.S. sales in a federal racketeering suit.

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Subaru projects another year of record U.S. sales Auto News

Subaru forecasts another year of record sales in 2016 -- its eighth straight year of records and its ninth year of increases. But growth will be its slowest in four years, as tight supply finally crimps sales.

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GM plans to export Cadillac CT6 plug-in hybrid from China to U.S.Auto News

General Motors plans to export the plug-in hybrid version of its Cadillac CT6 luxury sedan from China to the U.S. when the car goes on sale this year.

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Mark Fields' Balancing Act (1/14/16)

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Some Nissan websites down for 2nd day after hacking attemptAuto News

Nissan websites were down for a second day after an attempted cyberattack by an Anonymous-linked hacker protesting Japanese whaling.

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Ghosts of Rodney Dangerfield: The Lexus LC 500 and what people thinkAuto News

Lexus hopes to pump some high-powered adrenaline and glamour into its lineup with the LC 500. The sport coupe, with four seats, is expected to be priced at around $100,000.

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Ford plans new plant in Mexico's San Luis Potosi, report saysAuto News

Ford is planning to announce a new auto plant in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi during the first quarter, two government officials familiar with company plans told Reuters today.

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U.S. seeks to clear autonomous-car hurdlesAuto News

U.S. transportation officials plan to take several steps this year to clear the way for autonomous vehicles, including those designed to operate without a driver, to hit the streets in large numbers.

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Overland Cherokee promises more luxury for Jeep's best sellerAuto News

Jeep will expand the Cherokee range this spring with an Overland trim level that includes a more luxurious interior and nearly all of the off-road capabilities of its top-end Trail Hawk model.

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Toyota Tacoma engineer wins Steel Institute awardAuto News

Mike Sweers, chief engineer for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma pickup, said his team turned to steel to meet aggressive targets to improve body and frame rigidity and strength while reducing mass.

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GM cites victim's painkillers in ignition-switch trialAuto News

The plaintiff's attorney in the bellwether federal trial over General Motors' flawed ignition switches says the automaker's "blame-the-victim" strategy is already on display in the early proceedings.

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New Acura ad will feature voice of 'Creed' starAuto News

Acura's latest national ad push will pack a punch. The brand tabbed Michael B. Jordan, star of the hit boxing movie Creed, to do the voiceover for the campaign.

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Japan automakers hitch pickups to U.S. growth as gas prices slideAuto News

Japanese automakers are taking on the Detroit 3 and scrambling to expand their share of pickup truck sales in the United States, as record low gasoline prices curb demand for their once best-selling small and medium-sized sedans.

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GM and Ford will be tested by slowing global auto demandAuto News

A looming slowdown in global auto demand will test General Motors and Ford as they try to funnel more cash to shareholders while still investing adequately in new vehicles and technology.

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Android Auto architect Brenner sees a 'virtuous cycle' in common car softwareAuto News

In the days before Google launched the Android operating system in 2008, engineers had to rewrite the code for Google Maps dozens of times for different smartphones. It was a hassle, but Android changed all that.

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Ford will ultimately get its due from Wall Street, Fields saysAuto News

Ford CEO Mark Fields said delivering strong results is the best way for the automaker to counter the skeptics on Wall Street who sent its shares sliding 5.1 percent Wednesday.

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Dealerships accuse Fiat Chrysler of falsifying U.S. sales Auto News

Two Fiat Chrysler dealerships that are part of a suburban Chicago dealer group filed a civil racketeering suit against Fiat Chrysler, alleging the automaker offered dealers large amounts of money to report unsold vehicles as sold.

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GM economist sees another record sales year in 2016Auto News

U.S. auto sales are headed for another record year in 2016, thanks to overall U.S. economic growth, cheap gasoline, job growth and 'very, very good' credit availability, GM Chief Economist Mustafa Mohatarem said Wednesday.

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Naming GM's Barra chairman was 'tone deaf,' activist investor saysAuto News

Harry Wilson, the activist investor who last year prodded General Motors to buy back $5 billion in stock, says that GM's recent move to make CEO Mary Barra board chairman was 'remarkably tone deaf,' even as he applauded her performance.

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Naming GM's Barra chairman was 'tone deaf,' activist investor saysAuto News

Harry Wilson, the activist investor who last year prodded General Motors to buy back $5 billion in stock, says that GM's recent move to make CEO Mary Barra board chairman was 'remarkably tone deaf,' even as he applauded her...

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Auction head urges retailers to see themselves as a consumer's resourceAuto News

Lead the retail transformation by staying focused on connecting people to the right car, the president of the nation's largest auto auction company says. That means retailers should see themselves as a resource for consumers.

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Supplier Roechling extols engine encapsulationAuto News

German supplier Roechling Automotive is betting the next step in aerodynamic technology is something called engine encapsulation.

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BMW tailors its pitch to the young and wealthyAuto News

BMW of North America knows millennial customers are the future for the industry, but it wants the top 1 percent -- those with a household income of $150,000-plus, says the company's CEO.

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Plastech founder Julie Nguyen Brown diesAuto News

Julie Nguyen Brown, a Vietnamese immigrant who founded and presided over what was once the largest minority-owned U.S. auto supplier, has died.

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Jonas describes the gap between traditional automakers and newcomersAuto News

Defending against interlopers is almost impossible for the traditional auto industry, Adam Jonas says.

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U.S. regulators signal no quick remedy for VW's dieselsAuto News

The timetable for VW to deploy fixes for seven years' worth of diesel vehicles and resume sales of new ones remains unknown after California regulators rejected the automaker's initial repair proposals, a top EPA official said today.

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Autonomous cars will challenge technology infrastructure, panelists sayAuto News

Twenty years from now, the auto industry will have tens of millions self-driving vehicles on the road, but it may require automakers to share data with municipalities -- and each other.

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Ghosn Not Sold on Car Sharing (1/13/16)

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Chuck Norris and giggles: What people think of Honda's '17 RidgelineAuto News

Honda's newest Ridgeline looks truer to a pickup while retaining platform ties to its Honda siblings, namely the Honda Odyssey minivan and Pilot crossover, and the Acura MDX crossover.

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U.S. regulators signal no quick remedy for VW's dieselsAuto News

The timetable for VW to deploy fixes for seven years' worth of diesel vehicles and resume sales of new ones remains unknown after California regulators rejected the automaker's initial repair proposals, a top EPA official said today.

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Audi's Keogh says automakers can be disruptorsAuto News

The president of Audi of America warned automakers to embrace the dramatic technological changes that are remaking the industry, and to beware of continuing business as usual amid the U.S. market's record vehicle sales.

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Android Auto architect Brenner sees a 'virtuous cycle' in common car softwareAuto News

In the days before Google launched the Android operating system in 2008, engineers had to rewrite the code for Google Maps dozens of times for different smartphones. It was a hassle, but Android changed all that.

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Luxury brands tap mobile software experts to polish premium cachetAuto News

Software expertise has become the new battleground for luxury automakers as the latest premium cars compete on high-tech innovations rather than sheer power or luxury, something that requires millions of lines of code.

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Auto industry's fuel economy goals are in troubleAuto News

In private meetings late last year, U.S. regulators and automakers staked out preliminary -- and opposing -- positions in a debate about the companies' ability to boost fuel economy 50 percent to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025.

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GM hikes 2016 profit forecast, boosts stock buyback by $4 billionAuto News

GM raised its earnings projection for 2016 by 25 cents a share, increased the size of its share buyback and boosted the dividend to start the year.

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Luxury brands tap mobile software experts to polish premium cacheAuto News

Software expertise has become the new battleground for luxury automakers as the latest premium cars compete on high-tech innovations rather than sheer power or luxury, something that requires millions of lines of code.

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The 5 most important models in Detroit Auto News

Though the number of concept and future production vehicles making world debuts at the Detroit auto show are far fewer this year than in years past, there are some stars.

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GM increases 2016 profit forecast, boosts stock buyback by $4 billionAuto News

General Motors raised its earnings projection for 2016 by 25 cents a share, increased the size of its share buyback and boosted the dividend to start the year.

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GM to launch online portal for low-mileage used carsAuto News

GM plans to launch an online service to sell more than 30,000 low-mileage used cars to consumers nationwide, a bid to capture the growing number of car shoppers who prefer to browse digitally.

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Ghosn stands apart on consolidation, car sharingAuto News

The auto industry may be looking for more consolidation and new opportunities in car-sharing. Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn's response? Not so fast.

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In China, Mercedes zeroes in on Audi, BMWAuto News

If Daimler's Mercedes-Benz arm overtakes BMW as the world's top-selling luxury automaker, it may have to thank China chief Hubertus Troska for his efforts.

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Johnson Controls to name seating and interiors spinoff company AdientAuto News

Johnson Controls today said its seating and interiors business that is being spun off into a separate company will be named Adient.

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GM takes customer loyalty crown from FordAuto News

General Motors finished the 2015 model year with the most loyal customers, unseating Ford Motor Co., which had won the distinction for five consecutive years.

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Ford expects 2015 pretax profit to set record, says '16 may be even betterAuto News

Ford today said it earned a record pretax profit of at least $10.5 billion in 2015 and that it would match or beat that result in 2016.

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Toyota won't rush to fully autonomous vehicles, Lentz saysAuto News

While Google's gumdrop-shaped self-driving car is logging thousands of miles on the streets of California, don't expect to jump in the backseat of a Toyota anytime soon for a robot-chauffeured ride.

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Magna to stay flexible on tech partnershipsAuto News

Fresh on the heels of his company's $1.9 billion acquisition of transmission supplier Getrag last week, Magna CEO Don Walker said he sees no slowdown in the pace of consolidation among auto suppliers.

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GM delays Super Cruise rolloutAuto News

General Motors' timeline to introduce its first semi-autonomous vehicle has slipped by several months as the automaker works to perfect the system, which allows hands-free highway driving even while in traffic.

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Google is hunting self-driving partners, Krafcik saysAuto News

Most automakers and suppliers see self-driving cars arriving at the end of a long, step-by-step process. Google wants to skip straight to the endgame. Nevertheless, the search engine giant is turning to industry players for help.

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Sales plateau? GM is ready, Ammann saysAuto News

If U.S. automotive sales are about to plateau at a time of turmoil in markets around the globe, General Motors is ready for it. So said GM President Dan Ammann today in a speech at the Automotive News World Congress.

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Obama to discuss self-driving cars in State of the UnionAuto News

President Obama plans to talk about the prospects for self-driving cars in his final State of the Union address tonight, according to government officials, the first time the president has used the annual speech to tackle an important issue facing...

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Industry is plateauing, AutoNation's Jackson warnsAuto News

U.S. auto sales are beginning to plateau even as automakers strive for yet-higher volume, and that could trigger a resurgence of the industry's bad habits, the leader of the nation's largest new-car retailer warned today.

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Industry is plateauing, AutoNation's Jackson warnsAuto News

U.S. auto sales are beginning to plateau even as automakers strive for yet-higher volume, and that could trigger a resurgence of the industry's bad habits, the leader of the nation's largest new-car retailer warned today.

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GM concealed ignition-switch defect, U.S. jurors told in 'bellwether' trialAuto News

GM should pay for concealing an ignition-switch defect from its customers that has been linked to nearly 400 injuries and deaths, a lawyer for an Oklahoma man injured in a car crash told a Manhattan jury today.

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Some of dealers' claims against TrueCar advertising proceedAuto News

TrueCar was unable to end a claim by a coalition of 162 new- and used-vehicle dealerships around the U.S.

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Low oil prices make it harder to sell fuel-efficient cars, GM powertrain boss saysAuto News

Although slumping oil prices have not changed General Motors' product development plans, the declines in oil and U.S. gasoline prices are affecting consumers' purchase decisions, says Dan Nicholson, GM's powertrain chief.

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President Obama to talk self-driving cars in State of the Union speechAuto News

President Obama plans to talk about the prospects for self-driving cars in his final State of the Union address tonight, according to government officials, the first time the president has used the annual speech to tackle an important issue facing...

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U.S. plans initiatives on autonomous cars, industry safety collaborationAuto News

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World auto sales expected to grow to 89 million vehicles in 2016Auto News

German supplier Continental AG expects global production of cars and light trucks to grow only slightly in 2016, to 89 million vehicles from about 88 million in 2015.

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New Look of Lincoln Continental (1/12/16)

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NHTSA's Rosekind steps up call for proactive safety cultureAuto News

After another year of massive recalls and record fines imposed on automakers, Mark Rosekind doubled down on his push for the auto industry to take up a more proactive approach to vehicle safety.

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GM unveils technology to help avoid child heatstroke deathsAuto News

GM said it will introduce a new safety system to remind drivers to check for children in the rear seats, and that it could eventually develop features to detect forgotten children.

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Volkswagen's diesel fix plan rejected by Calif. regulatorsAuto News

The California Air Resources Board said it rejected Volkswagen AG's plan to fix 2.0-liter diesel cars with software that allow them to emit up to 40 times legally allowable pollution.

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U.S. to propose steps to introduce, advance autonomous-car featuresAuto News

The U.S. Department of Transportation will introduce new steps this week aimed at accelerating the adoption of autonomous vehicle technologies, according to sources at several automakers.

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The 5 most important models in Detroit this weekAuto News

Though the number of concept and future production vehicles making world debuts at the Detroit auto show are far fewer this year than in years past, there were some stars.

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Fisker unveils VLF Force 1 V10 supercar after lawsuit against Aston MartinAuto News

VLF Automotive today unveiled its Force 1 V10 supercar, a week after it became the subject of a suit between designer Henrik Fisker and Aston Martin.

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Denso adds 3,000 North America jobs since 2014Auto News

Toyota-affiliated supplier Denso has invested more than $1 billion added 3,000 new jobs in North America since 2014 -- far more than its original plans first announced three years ago.

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Ex-politician John Edwards among lawyers vying for lead role in Volkswagen suitAuto News

Among the more than 140 plaintiffs' lawyers competing to lead private litigation against Volkswagen over its emissions cheating scandal is former U.S. Senator and Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate John Edwards.

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Acura gets sleek, sexy with Precision ConceptAuto News

The Acura Precision Concept -- a swept-back, long-hooded sports sedan -- previews the brand's new design direction while aiming to reinvent the marque's image as aspirational.

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Hyundai eyes Mexico output of new Accent car next year, report saysAuto News

Hyundai is planning to build the new version of its Accent small car at a Mexican plant owned by sister company Kia Motors, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, shifting some output of lower-margin vehicles out of high-cost South Korea.

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GMC shrinks Acadia, aims refined crossover 'at heart of midsize' marketAuto News

The 2017 GMC Acadia will be dramatically smaller than the big crossover that has been in service for nearly a decade.

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Honda's psychedelic daydreamAuto News

Honda journeys into the mind of one of its designers, and the trip is fantastic.

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Lincoln strives to deliver on luxury promise with Continental Auto News

The front-to-back chrome console and thick carpeting are gone, but otherwise the production version of the Lincoln Continental is strikingly close to the concept that drew big crowds at auto shows in New York and China last year.

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To launch Titan, Nissan praises Ford, Chevy, DodgeAuto News

To kick off its redesigned full-size Titan XD pickup, Nissan aired a 90-second national TV spot Monday night created to put a lump in viewers' throats by saluting Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge.

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U.S., major automakers to announce safety accord Friday, reports sayAuto News

The U.S. government and a group of leading global automakers are set to announce a ground-breaking voluntary agreement at the Detroit auto show on Friday aimed at dramatically improving the industry's safety, according to company officials.

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Infiniti returns to sport coupe segmentAuto News

Infiniti's redesigned Q60 coupe now matches Q50 sedan styling and technology.

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Emotional Acura, Hyundai ads among honorees of One Show awardsAuto News

Acura and Hyundai's heartstring-pulling spots were among the winners during the third annual One Show Automobile Advertising of the Year Awards. The winners were announced today during the Detroit auto show.

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FCA's Marchionne meets with NHTSA's Rosekind after $175 million in fines in 2015Auto News

Fiat Chrysler and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have been doing a $175 million dance with each other for the last six months over years of safety regulation violations.

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‘Glamorous’ Chrysler Pacifica Minivan (1/11/16)

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High expectations: What people think of Mercedes E classAuto News

In redesigning the E-class midsize sedan for 2017, Mercedes-Benz aims to advance it in every way, notably with autonomous features. Here's what some critics, analysts and others are saying about the E class.

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Mazda stands by diesel move despite VW scandalAuto News

Mazda still wants to bring its diesel drivetrain to the U.S., despite technical delays and a blowback against the technology following the Volkswagen scandal.

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Volkswagen emissions litigation to be handled by ex-FBI director, U.S. judge saysAuto News

A federal judge overseeing more than 500 lawsuits filed against Volkswagen AG over its excess diesel emissions today named a former FBI director to help settle the cases.

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What people are saying about the Chrysler Pacifica Auto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles aims to pump new life into a segment it created more than 30 years ago with a new minivan that will carry the Pacifica badge. Here's what analysts, journalists and others are saying about it:

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Kia's Telluride concept signals revived interest in SUVAuto News

DETROIT -- A once-burned Kia signaled that itandrsquo;s thinking of getting back into the SUV business to accelerate its growth in North America.

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Plastic Omnium ramps up North American expansionAuto News

Plastic Omnium is a company in a hurry. While analysts are debating whether the U.S. car market has topped out, the French supplier has made a $650 million bet that the party isn't over yet.

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Heavy-duty Rams to stay in Mexico, Marchionne saysAuto News

Fiat Chrysler will keep producing its heavy-duty Ram pickups in Mexico but will announce Jan. 27 a 'significant realignment' of what it makes and where across its North American production portfolio, CEO Sergio Marchionne said.

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EPA official: Low fuel prices, slow EV sales won't influence review on 54.5 mpgAuto News

Cheap gasoline and slow sales of hybrids and electric vehicles will not influence the midterm review of the government's proposed 54.

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Mazda moving its U.S. headquarters, but not farAuto News

Mazda, which has maintained a U.S. headquarters in Southern California since 1970, is joining the parade of automakers and brands that have decided to move their headquarters. But it's not going very far -- or even leaving town.

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Lexus ventures into higher luxury tier with LC 500 coupeAuto News

Lexus is positioning the new LC 500 coupe as a niche nameplate with a bold message to the industry: After more than a quarter century of reaching, the brand has finally earned a place alongside the Germans in the upper echelons of the luxury market.

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Conquests key to Volvo S90 success, Samuelsson saysAuto News

Volvo will need to lure more than half of the buyers for the new S90 luxury sedan from conquests, an even rate than the redesigned XC90, CEO Hakan Samuelsson says.

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Ghosn says carmakers must woo consumers to autonomous carsAuto News

Consumers are not asking the auto industry to move into autonomous-drive cars, but manufacturers must take them there by 'giving them a lot of benefits,' says Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn. He cited two: safety and mobility for older drivers.

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Kia packs Forte with technology as it shifts to Mexico plantAuto News

DETROIT -- Kia Motors Corp.'s freshened, technology-packed 2017 Forte will inaugurate its soon-to-open assembly plant in Monterrey, Mexico, and join a growing list of inexpensive compact cars being produced at Mexican factories for the U.

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Ford's SuperCrew F-150 Raptor sports longer wheelbaseAuto News

Ford today showed the four-door, SuperCrew version of the 2017 F-150 Raptor, with a wheelbase that's 12 inches longer than the SuperCab Raptor.

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Schaeffler Group seeks growth in electrified powertrainsAuto News

German supplier Schaeffler Group expects significant growth in its electric and hybrid powertrains business, CEO Klaus Rosenfeld said Monday at the Detroit auto show. He cited specific projects under development for automakers.

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Audi shows A4 allroad, hydrogen fuel cell conceptAuto News

Audi executives showcased a bit of the brand's near- and long-term future with two global debuts here at the Detroit auto show, including a concept with hydrogen fuel cells.

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Honda takes second shot at U.S. pickup market with new Ridgeline Auto News

Looking to repeat the innovation of the original but not duplicate its offbeat styling, Honda today will reveal the all-new Ridgeline midsize pickup at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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Marchionne embarks on final mission impossible at Fiat ChryslerAuto News

As Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne starts to look beyond his reign at the carmaker, he's betting he can silence naysayers one more time.

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Honda Civic named North American Car of the Year; Volvo XC90 takes truck titleAuto News

The Honda Civic today was named the 2016 North American Car of the Year at the Detroit auto show, while the Volvo XC90 took home top truck honors.

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Toyota is back in the Super Bowl for PriusAuto News

Toyota will tout its newly redesigned 2016 Prius in a Super Bowl ad, using advertising's biggest stage to show off the hybrid car that has appeared in the game just once before.

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VW to expand diesel compensation program in U.S. to larger vehicles, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen plans to expand its goodwill diesel emissions compensation program to tens of thousands of owners of larger diesel vehicles, the company's top U.S. official told Reuters.

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Toyota leads all brands at diversity awardsAuto News

Toyota and its luxury brand sibling, Lexus, took home 10 of the 20 awards handed out during the first annual Automotive Diversity Volume Leadership Awards put on by the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers and IHS Automotive.

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Chrysler makes over mom's minivanAuto News

Chrysler, vowing to shake up a segment it created and dominated for years, is dropping the venerable Town and Country badge and reviving the Pacifica nameplate as part of a sweeping overhaul of its minivan strategy.

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With 2017 E class, Mercedes aims to renew a hitAuto News

Mercedes-Benz faces a crucial test when its redesigned 2017 E class goes on sale this summer. Sedan sales are stagnating in a U.S. market increasingly dominated by trucks.

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Ford Fusion update is an inside jobAuto News

For the most part, Ford Motor Co. didn't mess with the well-liked, stylish design that vaulted the automaker into serious contention in the cutthroat family sedan segment.

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Ford to launch FordPass parking app and 'FordHub' spots in major mallsAuto News

In addition to space in the garage, Ford wants a spot on consumers' smartphone screens. And it wants spots in major shopping malls to promote new types of mobility services.

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Good sales numbers, but look a bit closerAuto News

The U.S. auto industry's record 2015 sales total was capped off by a December that seems strong at first glance, but a closer look reveals growing concerns.

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Electrification powers automakers' broader plans for future mobilityAuto News

Electrification is fast becoming just one piece of a broader showcase of connectivity and convenience, as automakers try to find the right recipe for the future of urban mobility.

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Panoramic sunroofs aren't just for luxuryAuto News

Panoramic sunroofs are catching on, and suppliers such as Webasto, Inalfa and Inteva are poised to profit from the trend.

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Autonomous vehicle architects begin to contemplate the human insideAuto News

Automakers and suppliers busily developing hardware and software for autonomous cars are more focused than ever ensuring that humans feel their lives are truly getting better with rising automation.

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Faraday exits shadows, remains an enigma Auto News

The 1,000-hp race car concept that Faraday Future unveiled at last week's Consumer Electronics Show may have swept away some of the mystery surrounding the Chinese-backed electric car startup.

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Is 2016 Jag's turn to soar?Auto News

Jaguar Land Rover North America CEO Joe Eberhardt says that two compacts, the F-Pace crossover and the XE sedan, will boost Jaguar sales dramatically this year.

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What's ahead for McLaren: Sating fickle elite buyersAuto News

McLaren Automotive achieved consistent profitability in less than five years since getting serious about selling retail cars. But can its limited single-platform, single-engine strategy keep attracting high-end customers?

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Shoppers using mobile devices require less hand-holdingAuto News

A Facebook-commissioned study finds that 76 percent of what it calls "mobile-first" shoppers -- those who do most of their research on smartphones and tablets -- know the vehicle they want before heading to a dealership.

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Volts fuel Chevy store's successAuto News

Bourgeois Chevrolet in Rawdon, Quebec, stocks every Volt and electric-drive vehicle it can. It draws customers from a wide range because of its dedication and expertise in electric-drive vehicles.

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Some FCA workers get bonus for plant ratingsAuto News

Two Fiat Chrysler plants in North America earned 'bronze' status last month under the automaker's World Class Manufacturing ratings system - qualifying workers at one plant for a nice bonus, but not the other because of differences in...

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Mercedes E class can retake segment lead from Lexus ES, says ZetscheAuto News

Daimler Chairman Dieter Zetsche is counting on the redesigned Mercedes-Benz E class to reclaim the No. 1 spot in the midsize luxury sedan segment from the Lexus ES.

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2016 Fiat 500X shares spotlight with Zoolander in new ad campaignAuto News

The flamboyant supermodel Derek Zoolander is getting behind the wheel of the 2016 Fiat 500X in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' latest movie tie-in.

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ZF TRW expects to become No. 2 producer of airbag inflatorsAuto News

ZF TRW Automotive, the world's third largest producer of airbag inflators, expects to overtake Takata as the world's No. 2 supplier as it wins new contracts from Takata's former customers.

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For 2016, some growth, but watch outAuto News

It's wonderful to be starting an expected seventh straight year of U.S. auto sales growth.

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VW CEO vows to rebuild trust, credibilityAuto News

Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller said the embattled automaker's top priority in 2016 is winning back customer trust and credibility in the wake of violations covering diesel emissions in the U.S. and Europe.

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With 2017 E class, Mercedes aims to renew a hitAuto News

Mercedes-Benz faces a crucial test when its redesigned 2017 E class goes on sale this summer. Sedan sales are stagnating in a U.S. market increasingly dominated by trucks.

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Buick rekindles performance roots with turbo Avista conceptAuto News

Buick hinted at plans to expand its lineup with a new coupe -- the Avista concept -- and rekindle its historic performance roots. The 2+2 concept is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine.

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Forecasters see U.S. sales up this year, but softer 2017Auto News

Sales of new vehicles in the U.S. are cruising towards a new record in 2016, analysts agree, though they add that sales may then soften in 2017.

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VW demonstrates versatile MQB platform with off-road hybrid TiguanAuto News

Volkswagen plans to showcase the versatility of its MQB platform with an off-road ready plug-in hybrid variant of the redesigned Tiguan compact crossover Monday at the Detroit auto show.

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Tesla curbs autopilot functionality in Model S carsAuto News

Tesla Motors said on Sunday it was updating the Autopilot driving systems in Model S sedans to put new limits on its hands-free operation, which has been both praised for its innovation while criticized for having been launched too early.

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Ultra-luxury brands, 'Bond' star, shine in intimate Detroit showroomAuto News

A ballroom in a downtown Detroit casino was transformed Saturday night into a glitzy showroom for high-end luxury vehicles and supercars worth a combined $8 million.

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Infiniti Q30 hatch renamed to appease dealersAuto News

Dealers asked Infiniti to change the names of the Q30 and QX30 because the models looked so similar.

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Autonomous vehicles will be safer, not perfectAuto News

The self-driving car is likely to make mistakes from time to time, just as humans do, says the head of Toyota's new research institute. But overall, autonomous vehicles would be significantly safer than cars controlled by humans.

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GM sees Bolt as proof of its forward thinkingAuto News

General Motors says the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle -- designed for a ride-sharing world -- shows the automaker has been thinking for a long time about how changes in personal mobility will affect its future business model.

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Ioniq fights Prius, point by pointAuto News

Hyundai is challenging the hybrid-car leader by touting the low center of gravity, rigid body, sporty suspension and fuel-saving lithium ion battery in its new Ioniq green car -- all points that Toyota has trumpeted regarding the redesigned Prius.

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