Tesla unveils cheaper Model 3 after 115,000 advance orders placed Auto News

Tesla Motors, suggesting there may be pent-up demand for an affordable electric car with decent range, revealed the design of its $35,000-and-up Model 3 during an invitation-only event late Thursday.

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Ford cites several dealers for community service workAuto News

Ford Motor has honored several auto dealers for their dedication to their communities. Ford's Salute to Dealers, conducted under the guidance of Edsel Ford II, a member of Ford's board, was held here Thursday.

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Toyota's Carter says sales nearing plateau, but will remain solidAuto News

U.S. auto sales may be nearing a plateau, but that's not a sign of trouble ahead, Bob Carter, senior vice president for automotive operations at Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., said Thursday.

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Lenders panel says worries overblownAuto News

A panel of economists and industry leaders told auto lenders gathered for an annual conference that the auto market and auto lending remain strong, with numerous indicators pointing to a solid 2016.

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Dealers can't get enough of Chevy's great productsAuto News

Chevrolet has added a stair-step program within its Standards for Excellence incentive program for 2016, giving dealers a shot at increased bonus money if they exceed sales targets for the Malibu, Silverado and Cruze.

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Penske says punching problems can be solvedAuto News

Punching cars creates headaches for dealerships and customers, Penske Automotive Group Chairman Roger Penske says. But it's a problem that can be solved, Penske told the Automotive News Retail Forum at the Encore Las Vegas Thursday.

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Hyundai's Zuchowski warns of 'digital mercenaries'Auto News

Dealers should disrupt their own businesses before they can be disrupted by 'digital mercenaries' such as Uber, Hyundai Motor America CEO Dave Zuchowski told an audience of dealers Thursday.

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U.S. regulators won't consider Takata finances in recall decisionsAuto News

The chief U.S. auto-safety agency says it won't take Takata's financial viability into account when it decides whether to expand further the largest-ever auto-safety recall.

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UAW net assets fell 3.7 percent in 2015, filing showsAuto News

The UAW reported a 3.7 percent decline in net assets to $935.6 million by year-end 2015, according to the union's annual filing with the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Takata airbag replacements lag at some automakersAuto News

Automakers have repaired or replaced only one-quarter of the estimated 29 million defective Takata airbags in the U.S.

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Tesla fans line up, camp out to sign up for Model 3Auto News

Fans of luxury electric car maker Tesla camped out overnight and stood in lines to put down deposits on its new more affordable model, due to be unveiled at an event on Thursday evening.

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VW dealer suit hinges on make meeting, lawyer saysAuto News

A prominent dealer attorney is prepared to file a lawsuit against VW on behalf of U.S. dealers who have sustained damage from the company's emissions violations.

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Jeep campaign asks fans to share their storiesAuto News

Jeep's newest digital and social media campaign is all about the company's fans.

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Amazon in talks for stake in mapping company Here, report saysAuto News

Amazon is in talks with a consortium of German carmakers about taking a stake in high-definition digital mapping company HERE, two auto industry sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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TrueCar taps AutoTrader, Search Optics exec to lead dealer salesAuto News

TrueCar hired a veteran of AutoTrader and digital marketing provider Search Optics to lead dealer sales efforts as the car-shopping site looks to mend ties with dealerships.

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Ex-Navistar CEO Ustian faces SEC suit over emissions disclosuresAuto News

The SEC sued former Navistar CEO Daniel Ustian, accusing him of defrauding the public about the company's ability to meet emission standards for truck engines.

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Auto-show tweets spur clicks, not just kicks (of tires)Auto News

With flashy displays and teams of social media producers, automakers are looking to amplify attention on their brands as U.S. auto sales roll toward what's expected to be another record year.

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Ford issues three recalls, including one that led to two firesAuto News

Ford said it will conduct three separate safety recalls including one of SUVs with a defective engine heater that led to two fires in Canada, in which no one was injured.

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Autoliv, in pursuit of driverless-car crash prevention, hunts for acquisitionsAuto News

With an eye on a future with self-driving vehicles, Swedish airbag maker Autoliv Inc. wants to expand in technology aimed at avoiding collisions rather than just trying to limit their devastating effects.

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VW dealer class action hinges on make meeting, lawyer saysAuto News

A prominent dealer attorney is prepared to file a class-action lawsuit against VW on behalf of U.S. dealers who have sustained damage from the company's emissions violations.

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VW Crisis: Disappearing Dividends? (3/30/16)

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GM wins second trial over ignition switch after jurors award no damagesAuto News

General Motors won its second straight trial against drivers who blamed car wrecks on faulty ignition switches, boosting the company's outlook for resolving hundreds of similar cases on better terms.

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Social media firm launches tool to link dealers' systems with FacebookAuto News

Social media agency SocialDealer wants to help dealerships answer one of the auto marketing industry's biggest questions: Is my Facebook campaign selling cars?

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Google launches pair of mobile tools to connect car shoppers, dealersAuto News

Google has rolled out two mobile-search ad formats to help drive consumers to dealerships as more car-shopping activity occurs on mobile devices.

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Most U.S. car headlights are marginal or poor, insurance group saysAuto News

Headlights on a third of U.S. midsize car models do a poor job, and only one, the Toyota Prius V, performed well enough with an optional upgrade to earn a good rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in results released today.

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Most U.S. car headlights inadequate, insurance group's ratings findAuto News

Headlights on a third of U.S. midsize car models do a poor job, and only one, the Toyota Prius V, performed well enough with an optional upgrade to earn a good rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in results released today.

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GM sees U.S. market share stabilizing despite cut in fleetAuto News

GM plans to cut sales to U.S. rental car fleets by 80,000 to 90,000 vehicles this year without surrendering significant market share, the head of the automaker's North American operations said.

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GM to recall 6,300 police cars for steering defectAuto News

General Motors is recalling 6,280 police cars for a power-steering defect. The recall affects 2014-16 model year Chevrolet Caprice Police Pursuit cars, according to documents filed with NHTSA.

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U.S. jurors weigh whether GM ignition switch caused 2014 crashAuto News

A lawyer for people suing General Motors over a faulty ignition switch today urged jurors in Manhattan federal court to hold the company responsible for a 2014 accident they allege was caused by the defective part.

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New Dealertrack tool speeds trade-in payoffs, titlesAuto News

Dealertrack's Accelerated Title cuts the time a dealer can make a trade-in available for sale by electronically transferring the vehicle's loan payoff funds and obtaining its title.

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FTC Sues VW's U.S. Arm Over Ads (3/29/16)

U.S. sues VW Group of America over diesel ads; Milder March sales views; Takata money hunt?;...
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Honda, Hitachi device tests breath for alcoholAuto News

A device developed by Honda and Hitachi could help drivers determine when they've had too much to drink before they step into their cars.

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VW's U.S. arm sued by FTC over 'clean diesel' adsAuto News

The Federal Trade Commission filed suit against Volkswagen Group of America for falsely advertising that hundreds of thousands of diesel vehicles were environmentally friendly, when they were secretly emitting excess pollution.

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U.S. guidance on self-driving cars due within monthsAuto News

U.S. regulators are making progress and will begin issuing guidelines to help the introduction of self- driving car technology within the next few months, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said.

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Tesla may seek U.S. court action on direct sales, report saysAuto News

Tesla Motors is preparing to take the case for its direct-sales model to federal court should it prove necessary, according to a report.

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Toyota gives Corolla nip, tuck, special edition for 50th birthdayAuto News

The Corolla is turning 50 and to mark the milestone Toyota is giving the compact sedan a slight refresh and a special edition.

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VW sued by FTC over 'clean diesel' ad claimsAuto News

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission today filed suit against Volkswagen for falsely advertising that hundreds of thousands of diesel vehicles were environmentally friendly, when they were secretly emitting excess pollution.

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Report predicts how autonomous cars could disrupt insurance segmentAuto News

Autonomous-driving technology should raise auto insurers' profits in the short term, even as it raises questions about their long-term business models, a new report predicts.

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Nissan taps global love of cricket Auto News

The spot from Nissan and the International Cricket Council teases a big news drop with sparse information.

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VW's U.S. dealers confront execs with reality in showroomsAuto News

To head off a mutiny, Alan Brown, chairman of the Volkswagen National Dealer Advisory Council, and two others on the dealer council brought their concerns directly to VW: the automaker needs to sell 500,000 units annually for a healthy dealer...

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GM wins key judgment in second ignition-switch trial Auto News

GM won a partial victory in its second trial over faulty ignition switches as a judge threw out a key fraud claim against the automaker, a company spokesman said, boosting the company's outlook for resolving hundreds of similar cases on better terms.

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How sharing cars could actually boost auto salesAuto News

Technological innovation in the auto industry, from the advent of Uber and Lyft to a future with self-driving vehicles, promises to change the game for commuters and carmakers.

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Volkswagen recalls 5,600 U.S. EVs for stalling issueAuto News

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 5,600 electric e-Golf cars in the U.S. to address a battery problem that can cause stalling, the company said today.

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Dealers Prep for Sales Plateau (3/28/16)

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Six former GM lawyers linked to ignition scandal will keep law licenses, report saysAuto News

Six former General Motors lawyers who were let go over their roles in the automaker's ignition-switch controversy will keep their Michigan law licenses, according to a news report.

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GM's purchase of Cruise Automation gets antitrust OK by U.S. Auto News

General Motors has won U.S. antitrust approval for the purchase of Silicon Valley startup Cruise Automation, the Federal Trade Commission said today.

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Wagging tongues: Mazda's MX-5 RF and what people thinkAuto News

What people are saying following the MX-5 RF's debut at the New York auto show.

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VW U.S. dealers confront execs with reality in showroomsAuto News

To head off a mutiny, Alan Brown, chairman of the Volkswagen National Dealer Advisory Council, and two others on the dealer council brought their concerns directly to VW: the automaker needs to sell 500,000 units annually for a healthy dealer...

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VW dealers confront execs with reality in showroomsAuto News

To head off a mutiny, Alan Brown, chairman of the Volkswagen National Dealer Advisory Council, and two others on the dealer council brought their concerns directly to VW: the automaker needs to sell 500,000 units annually for a healthy dealer...

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Dealers anxiously await off-lease vehiclesAuto News

The used-vehicle drought, a remnant of the Great Recession, is almost over. The off-lease spigot is about to turn on in a big way.

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Dealer pessimism about 2016 outlook growsAuto News

Dealers' optimism is being tested in 2016.

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VW dealer chief sees no room for retrenchmentAuto News

Volkswagen's dealer council chief says reversing the brand's three-year sales slide and setting a new, higher annual sales baseline are essential for the health of its 652 U.S. dealers.

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Toyota trucks on the wayAuto News

Toyota dealers need more trucks to satisfy consumer demand, says the head of the National Toyota Dealers' Advisory Council. Beyond that, though, Toyota and its dealers have a great relationship, he said.

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Cadillac works to tighten control over lease returnsAuto News

Cadillac is offering dealers bonus money to sell more certified pre-owned vehicles, part of a broader strategy to lift resale values.

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Another batch of Silicon Valley startups takes on car retailingAuto News

Silicon Valley's e-commerce dream for cars has returned with a vengeance, 15 years after the first wave of car-buying services fizzled out.

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Another batch of Silicon startups takes on car retailingAuto News

Silicon Valley's e-commerce dream for cars has returned with a vengeance, 15 years after the first wave of car-buying services fizzled out.

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Touring the N.Y. show ... with attitudeAuto News

Reporters Nick Bunkley and Mike Colias were on the floor of the New York auto show last week, issuing snap judgments on the hardware faster than Dutch Mandel at Detroit Autorama. Here's a bit of their back-and-forth.

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VW faces big test of dealer faithAuto News

VW executives will have to confront an angry and suspicious dealer body at a high-stakes meeting this weekend in Las Vegas.

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More to come from Chevy's 'Real people'Auto News

Chevrolet plans to stick with those 'Real people, not actors' commercials, convinced the light-hearted focus-group theme is improving the brand's image.

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Store stretches lunchtimes so employees can exerciseAuto News

After two employees suffered heart problems, Advantage Chevrolet of Hodgkins, Ill., began encouraging managers to take a two-hour lunch break: one hour for eating and one hour for exercising.

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New Nissan sales chief shifts ad approachAuto News

Nissan's new sales and marketing boss orders up a new approach to U.S. advertising.

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Lincoln's Navigator Concept embodies 'quiet luxury' mantraAuto News

After spending four years overhauling the core of its lineup, Lincoln is reimagining its biggest vehicle, the Navigator, into an understated, serene alternative to the high-flying Cadillac Escalade.

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New Caddy CT6, XT5 miss mark on residualsAuto News

Cadillac's new entries -- the XT5 crossover and CT6 sedan -- were assigned ho-hum residual values, which will make it tougher for Cadillac to compete on lease programs.

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Dealers nationwide are getting ready for a plateau in new-vehicle salesAuto News

With the first quarter under their belts, many dealers believe new vehicle sales have plateaued, prompting them to take steps to protect profits if the market slows or slides.

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Mercedes hits the gas on AMG high-performance offeringsAuto News

Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance brand is poised for sharp growth, its global leader says.

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BMW has ultraluxe $100K X7 in worksAuto News

BMW will sell two versions of its new X7 crossover - the already announced seven-seater and a $100,000-plus four-seater with a distinct look, said Ian Robertson, BMW AG board member for sales.

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The future of checkouts: Cash, credit or your car?Auto News

Turning cars into mobile payment devices is part of the promise of the connected car, but it's still an elusive goal.

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TrueCar hits reset, drops practices that riled dealersAuto News

New TrueCar CEO Chip Perry is radically overhauling the online lead-generating site, dismantling many of the practices that have most alienated dealers.

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UAW retiree medical benefits trust reboundsAuto News

An improving investment performance and innovative benefit programs have brightened the financial outlook for the $61 billion UAW retiree medical benefits trust.

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Lumps and punches: What people are saying about Subaru's 2017 ImprezaAuto News

Subaru's retooled 2017 Impreza will offer new driver-assist technology and multimedia features. Here's what journalists and others are saying about it.

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Lumps and punches: What people are saying about the Subaru's 2017 ImprezaAuto News

Subaru's retooled 2017 Impreza will offer new driver-assist technology and multimedia features. Here's what journalists and others are saying about it.

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Aldred 'thrilled' with Buick lineupAuto News

When Duncan Aldred took over Buick, he envisioned needing a slew of fresh entries to fill out a relatively thin lineup. Now, with three sedans, three crossovers and a halo car, he's "thrilled" with the brand's portfolio.

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Nissan to launch vehicles earlier in the model yearAuto News

Nissan, responding to dealer requests, plans to redraw production schedules to get 2017 vehicles into showrooms earlier, says Jose Munoz, chairman of Nissan North America.

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Tap the brakes: Self-driving vehicle technology is 'absolutely not ready,' says robotics researcherAuto News

Missy Cummings is an engineering professor and human-factors expert at Duke University who argues self-driving cars are "absolutely not ready for widespread deployment."

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BMW service satisfaction will go up, Willisch saysAuto News

BMW's service satisfaction scores will improve after tightening standards at dealers, North American chief Ludwig Willisch says.

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North Dallas dealers hammered by hail, damaging thousands of vehiclesAuto News

It started with a pinging sound as a pre-Easter hailstorm rolled through auto dealerships north of Dallas, damaging thousands of vehicles and leaving dealers huddled with insurers on Friday.

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A lesson for Lexus, HMI, J.J. Abrams: What people think of Genesis New York conceptAuto News

Genesis offered an advance look at where its sedan lineup may be headed with the New York Concept introduced at the New York auto show. A roundup of what people are saying about it

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March Blows in Strong U.S. Sales (3/25/16)

March blows in strong U.S. sales; at NY auto show: Hits from Mazda, Toyota; misses from Nissan,...
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Nissan promotes North American managers on several frontsAuto News

Nissan is giving several of its key managers in the U.S., Mexico and Canada more authority as it enters the final 12-month stretch of its global Power 88 business plan to increase profits and grow market share.

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Cadillac appeals to young Chinese car buyersAuto News

Cadillac, a favorite among America's older "supper club set," is revving up sales to younger luxury buyers in China through smoother designs and localized production to keep prices accessible.

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Great Wall terminates $1.8 billion share sale on China market volatilityAuto News

Great Wall Motor, China's biggest manufacturer of SUVs, said it will terminate plans for a 12 billion yuan ($1.84 billion) share sale after its stock slumped below the designated offer price.

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March forecast calls for one of the strongest U.S. sales months everAuto News

March is on pace to be one of the strongest months ever for the U.S. auto industry, with sales expected to rise at least 7 percent from a year ago, according to three forecasts. The forecasts call for industry volume of about 1.

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March forecast to be one of the strongest U.S. sales months everAuto News

March is on pace to be one of the strongest months ever for the U.S. auto industry, with sales expected to rise at least 7 percent from a year ago, according to three forecasts. The forecasts call for industry volume of about 1.

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Green cars featured at New York show amid cheap gasolineAuto News

Automakers revealed an assortment of fuel-efficient electric and hybrid models at the New York auto show, demonstrating their efforts to meet regulatory demands even as U.S. consumers snap up SUVs and pickups amid relatively cheap gasoline.

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Autoliv comes out on top after Takata's airbag messAuto News

When the deadly problems with Takata airbag inflators sent the world's major automakers searching for a new supplier, they didn't have to look far.

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Porsche's 20-year plan is a gamble on efficiency, starting with the MacanAuto News

Porsche introduced three model upgrades -- the 911R, 718 Boxster and an efficient four-cylinder Macan -- along with its new president of North America, Klaus Zellmer.

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FCA seeks dismissal of Ill. dealer suit alleging inflated salesAuto News

Fiat Chrysler fired back today against Illinois dealerships that filed a civil racketeering lawsuit alleging FCA paid dealers to improperly inflate sales, saying the allegations are 'baseless' and an attempt to 'publicly...

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Toyota Boshoku plans Silicon Valley outpost for driver control randdAuto News

Japanese supplier Toyota Boshoku will open a new office in Silicon Valley next month to serve as an randd base for automated driving and cockpits for future vehicles.

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BMW gets 5-month extensions on Takata airbag fixesAuto News

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BMW gets 5-month extensions on Takata airbag fixes in 3 seriesAuto News

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Nissan's F-150 Fighter Enters Ring (3/24/16)

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Genesis previews expanded sedan lineup with New York ConceptAuto News

Genesis, Hyundai's upstart luxury brand, previewed where its expanded sedan lineup is headed with the introduction Wednesday of the New York Concept.

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Honda and Takata conducted stealth airbag fix in 2009, report saysAuto News

In 2009, after ruptured airbag inflators in Honda vehicles were linked to least four injuries and a death, the automaker quietly requested a design change and did not notify U.S. regulators, Honda confirmed in response to inquiries from Reuters.

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UAW membership rises 1.3 percent in 2015Auto News

Membership in the UAW rose by nearly 5,200 workers in 2015 to 408,639 -- the sixth straight year of small gains for the American union. The union said in a filing with the U.S. Labor Department that membership rose 1.3 percent last year.

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VW, Porsche recall about 800,000 SUVs to check pedalsAuto News

Volkswagen and its Porsche unit today said they were recalling more than 800,000 VW Touareg and Porsche Cayenne SUVs globally as a precautionary measure, to fix a potentially faulty component on the pedal mechanism.

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Nissan readies the Titan's volume modelAuto News

Nissan today unveiled the volume portion of its plan to take a bigger share of the burgeoning U.S. pickup segment, a half-ton version of its redesigned full-size 2017 Titan.

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Father of Audi TT roadster has big design plans for Hyundai, KiaAuto News

Hyundai Motor Group wants be known for world-class -- not just cheap -- cars, and one of Germany's top designers is helping lead its transformation.

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Pterodactyls and Range Rover-esque: What people think of Lincoln Navigator conceptAuto News

Lincoln is hatching major changes for the Navigator as previewed with a new concept. Here's what people are saying about the newest Navigator, Lincoln's alternative to the Cadillac Escalade.

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Trump's tariff plan could boomerang, spark trade wars with China, MexicoAuto News

Donald Trump's threats to slap steep tariffs on Chinese and Mexican imports may have won him votes in Republican primaries but they would likely backfire, severely disrupting automakers and U.S.

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Nissan tries tiny mobility concept on New YorkAuto News

Nissan's Future Lab wants to determine whether consumers in urban markets will use the ultra-compact New Mobility Concept, from Renault.

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Audi dials back 2016 U.S. sales goal, dealer chief saysAuto News

Audi of America scaled back its 2016 U.S. sales goals in a move company executives say aims to preserve brand and dealer health amid a broader slowdown in luxury volume growth.

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Lexus readies 3-row RX crossoverAuto News

After months of speculation, and pleading from U.S. dealers, Lexus has finalized plans to build a three-row version of the popular RX crossover.

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Audi dials back 2016 U.S. sales goalAuto News

Audi of America has scaled back its 2016 U.S. sales goals in a bid that company executives say is aimed at preserving brand and dealer health amid a broader slowdown in luxury sales growth.

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Ohio supplier Stoneridge wins $1.4 million grant for HQ move to MichiganAuto News

Ohio-based supplier Stoneridge will move its headquarters and at least 70 employees to suburban Detroit with the help of a state incentive. The company received a $1.

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Jeep revives Trailhawk Grand Cherokee for 2017Auto News

Jeep is restoring its off-road-centric Trailhawk trim on the Grand Cherokee for the 2017 model year after a four-year absence.

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Honda postpones new Brazil plant until economy recoversAuto News

Honda said it doesn't plan on opening a plant the company is building in Brazil until there are signs of recovery in Latin America's largest economy.

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Supercars Shine in Big Apple (3/23/16)

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Subprime lenders to pay Massachusetts car buyers $7.4M for rate overchargesAuto News

Westlake Financial Services and American Credit Acceptance will pay $7.4 million to Massachusetts car buyers after the state's attorney general said the lenders charged consumers excessive interest rates on subprime loans.

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Costco to offer special deal on premium Chevy SilveradosAuto News

Costco members will have a chance to take advantage of a limited-time deal on a premium Chevrolet Silverado beginning next month.

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Ford's Fields defends investment strategy amid Trump criticismAuto News

Ford CEO Mark Fields today defended the automaker's investment strategy amid criticism from Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump.

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Costo to offer special deal on premium Chevy SilveradosAuto News

Costco members will have a chance to take advantage of a limited-time deal on a premium Chevrolet Silverado beginning next month.

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Subaru stuffs bigger 2017 Impreza with tech, safety gearAuto News

Subaru's slightly larger and redesigned Impreza compact car, with a new athletic stance, improved technology and additional safety features, aims to close a wide sales gap with Honda and Toyota.

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Subaru unveils larger 2017 Impreza packed with technology, safety featuresAuto News

Subaru's slightly larger and redesigned Impreza compact car, with a new athletic stance, improved technology and additional safety features, debuted today at the New York auto show.

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Refreshed Acura MDX crossover heralds new faceAuto News

Acura revealed the new face of the brand with the introduction of the 2017 MDX crossover. The mid-life refresh of Acura's most popular model also adds an optional hybrid variant to the mix for the first time in the history of the MDX.

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Mercedes C63 Cabriolet sports a 4.0-liter V8 with 469 hpAuto News

The C63 Cabriolet, the latest addition to the Mercedes-Benz C-class convertible roster, will hit U.S. showroom floors this fall. It offers a 4.0-liter, V8 biturbo engine that puts out 469 hp.

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Don't fear the tech giants, Ghosn saysAuto News

Google, Apple and other super-rich tech companies should not be feared as auto industry disrupters, Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn says. They should be embraced.

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Toyota looks to boost Prius with all-new plug-in Prime Auto News

Looking to create some distance between its garden variety Prius, Toyota debuted an all-new plug-in model called the Prius Prime today at the New York auto show. Pure electric range is up, and new technologies have been added, Toyota said today.

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Nissan hushes the beast in GT-RAuto News

Nissan is giving the GT-R supercar the biggest design and engineering overhaul since its U.S. debut in 2008, making it simultaneously more threatening and more refined.

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Kia's redesigned 2017 Cadenza lighter, more efficientAuto News

Kia added a dose of light-weighting and efficiency improvements to the Cadenza full-size sedan for its 2017 model year redesign.

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Dodge's 'Wisdom' spot named Nielsen's Automotive Ad of the YearAuto News

'Wisdom' -- the irreverent production starring brash-talking centenarians -- was named 2015's Automotive Ad of the Year during the 10th Nielsen Global Automotive Advertising Awards.

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Startup company Zoox gets OK to test self-driving cars in Calif.Auto News

Zoox, a relatively unknown startup with the goal of building fully autonomous vehicles, was granted permission by California to test self-driving cars on public roads in the state.

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Lincoln aims for anti-Cadillac style with Navigator conceptAuto News

After overhauling the core of its lineup, Lincoln is remaking its biggest vehicle, the Navigator, into a more understated, serene alternative to the high-flying Cadillac Escalade.

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Mercedes gives GLC sporty coupe variantAuto News

Mercedes-Benz's new GLC coupe will feature styling similar to that of an SUV as the luxury brand looks to lure buyers attracted to roomy, sporty vehicles.

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Honda details $52 million plan to add CR-V output at Indiana plantAuto News

Honda will invest $52 million in its Greensburg, Ind., assembly plant to add output of the popular CR-V compact crossover by early next year.

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Volkswagen sued by Kentucky over diesel emissions cheatingAuto News

Kentucky sued Volkswagen AG and its luxury units claiming the German automaker's diesel emissions cheating scheme violated the state's Consumer Protection Act.

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Ford could still make money even if U.S. auto sales fell 30%, CFO saysAuto News

Ford, responding to investor fears that the U.S. auto market is peaking, told analysts it could still earn a profit even if the industry's sales plunged 30 percent in one year.

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Maserati looks to automate some aspects of driving in new LevanteAuto News

Maserati is developing a semi-automated driving system for its new Levante crossover that also will likely find its way into the company's Ghibli and Quattroporte sedans in the next two years, CEO Harald Wester said today.

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VW Dealers at a 'Crossroads' (3/22/16)

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'Punching' cars not ideal, 'but it happens,' says BMW's WillischAuto News

BMW's top North American executive ruefully conceded that vehicle punching 'happens' during key sales periods.

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Buick repolishes Encore Auto News

Buick is offering an extensive freshening of the Encore subcompact crossover for the 2017 model year, bidding to extend the surprising sales success of the brand's top selling vehicle.

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Audi halts production at Brussels plant after terror attacksAuto News

Audi has stopped production at its factory in Brussels following terror attacks in the city.

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Audi shuts Brussels plant after attacksAuto News

Volkswagen's Audi unit shut its Brussels plant today after deadly twin attacks on the city's airport and the Maelbeek metro station.

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Hankook Tire considering more automotive acquisitionsAuto News

South Korean tire supplier Hankook Tire is looking at more acquisitions in the automobile industry to find new engines of growth, a company executive said today.

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Acura's bracket challengeAuto News

Acura is capitalizing on March Madness with its own bracket challenge.

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VW's U.S. dealers seek reparations for emissions scandalAuto News

Volkswagen's U.S. dealers are seeking reparations from the automaker for financial damages caused by the company's emissions violations. Three of VW's U.S.

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GMC adds Nightfall edition to Terrain lineup for 2017Auto News

The Terrain compact crossover is the latest GMC nameplate to receive a Nightfall edition.

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Auto industry turns to 'bug bounties' to find security holesAuto News

"Bug bounty" reward programs, for hackers to responsibly identify and help correct automotive software weaknesses, may be on their way for the top automakers, much as they have been adopted already in other industries.

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Toyota Hits Gas on Auto-Braking (3/21/16)

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Automotive data giant IHS to buy business researcher MarkitAuto News

IHS Inc., the parent company of IHS Automotive and Carfax, agreed to buy Markit Ltd. to create a $13 billion London-based data and business research provider.

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MSX International acquires Australian company, expands global reachAuto News

MSX International has acquired Australia-based Sewells Group, creating what the companies say will be the largest global provider of business process and training services to automotive dealerships.

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Toyota gets head start on making auto-braking features standardAuto News

Toyota plans to make automatic emergency braking a standard feature on many Toyota and Lexus vehicles by the end of 2017, the automaker said today.

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U.S. to get Sportback variant of redesigned Audi A5 in '17Auto News

Audi's four-door, coupe-styled A5 Sportback will arrive in the U.S. next year when the A5 is redesigned. The smaller counterpart to the A7 will give Audi a head-to-head competitor for BMW's 3-series Gran Turismo.

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Car buyers' color choices stuck in neutralAuto News

Since 2011, white has been the most popular car color in North America, according to PPG Industries. Black, gray and silver follow close behind. What happened to bright colors?

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Any color as long as it's dark, subduedAuto News

When PPG's color specialists from around the world gathered last year for their annual trends conference, they focused on colors that evoked safety and security.

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Time was right for Fiat Chrysler in CanadaAuto News

Third-generation dealer Mike Woods of Guelph, Ontario, had a front-row seat as Fiat Chrysler claimed the Canadian sales crown last year for the first time.

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GM says China investment plans on track despite maturing auto marketAuto News

GM is pressing ahead with its investment plans in China, the world's largest auto market, where it expects car demand to grow 3 to 5 percent a year on average until 2020.

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GM targets big jump in South Korea sales to alleviate production woesAuto News

General Motors is aiming to boost South Korean sales by one-fifth and attain market share of more than 10 percent, part of efforts to revive output at one of its key Asia production bases.

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Head-on problem solving makes Greater N.Y. dealer group a trailblazerAuto News

Mark Schienberg proposes standardized licensing for those who sell and service cars.

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Automatic braking standard: 'New model' or 'safety sellout'?Auto News

The industrywide pact to make automatic emergency braking standard marks a victory for Mark Rosekind's model of regulation without rule-making.

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Former trailblazer BMW now playing catch-up to MercedesAuto News

This rivalry between German luxury giants BMW and Mercedes-Benz - more tense, embittered and closely matched than any two automakers in the world - has hit a moment of truth. Looming ahead are the battles for China, the U.S.

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BMW perseveres with i3 in tough environment for EVsAuto News

Since its launch two years ago, the BMW i3 has become the No. 3-selling electric vehicle in the U.S. But BMW executives and analysts say the car could be a tough sell in coming months.

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Toyota dealers get CPO leasingAuto News

Toyota division's new lease program for CPO vehicles will give consumers another purchase option. It also gives the company another method to move an expected influx of off-lease vehicles.

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Cheap-fuel savings slip with premiumAuto News

Gasoline is cheap again, but at the same time, the upcharge to coddle an engine with premium instead of regular has never been higher.

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How GM-Lyft setup could alter ride-sharingAuto News

The GM-Lyft rental approach that eliminates the worry of maintenance, insurance - and potentially the monthly payment - has the potential to shake up the ride-sharing model popularized by Uber.

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FCA to lift Wrangler supply in '17Auto News

Fiat Chrysler's plan to reconfigure its Toledo, Ohio, assembly complex next year to build the next-generation Jeep Wrangler will boost production of the popular SUV well beyond its current level, according to internal planning documents seen by...

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Buy-sells reshuffle dealership rankingsAuto News

One of the busiest buy-sell years ever led to reverberations throughout Automotive News' annual proprietary list of the top 150 dealership groups based in the U.S., as ranked by new-vehicle retail unit sales.

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BMW readies financial aid for dealers hobbled by Takata recallAuto News

BMW of North America is crafting a financial aid package to help U.S. dealers weather a stop-sale order on about 840,000 cars and light trucks affected by the recall of Takata Corp. airbags, according to recent notices sent to dealers.

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California Toyota store tackles review site comments one by oneAuto News

You might think of Yelp as the place to check out reviews of that new Mexican joint in town, or to scope out a new tailor when your old one retires to Boca Raton.

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Audi positions A4 to be its top-selling carAuto News

The redesigned A4, with its sporty driving dynamics and technology upgrades, stands to reclaim Audi's sedan sales title from the A3.

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Reuss: GM to offer 10-speed gearbox in 8 models by '18Auto News

General Motors plans to offer its new 10-speed automatic transmission in eight models by 2018, said global product chief Mark Reuss.

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Auto-braking pact a boon for suppliersAuto News

An agreement last week by automakers to make automatic emergency braking standard by 2022 will prove to be a gold mine for suppliers of radar, cameras, lidar and the software that makes sense of it all.

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Who's showing what at the New York auto showAuto News

You don't think of New York City as a place to cut loose with a supercar - but the city's auto show seems to draw buyers of those ultraperformance marvels.

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Honda's $70 million NSX factory also serves as a laboratoryAuto News

Acura sees its new NSX as a showcase of technology and performance that the brand hopes will infuse its entire lineup in coming years. Honda has a similar vision for the factory that will build it.

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Ram rolls out limited-edition specialty models to juice salesAuto News

Ram's new top U.S. executive says using limited-edition buzz models to juice Jeep Wrangler sales has worked so well that he trying it out on pickups.

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BMW plans an autonomous EV for 'next era of mobility'Auto News

BMW's strategy for the next 10 years will include an all-new autonomous electric vehicle called iNext, CEO Harald Krueger said at the group's annual financial press conference.

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Who's showing what at New York auto showAuto News

You don't think of New York City as a place to cut loose with a supercar - but the city's auto show seems to draw buyers of those ultraperformance marvels.

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Dashboard of the future mostly loses buttonsAuto News

Over the next five years, global sales of steering-wheel controls, speech recognition, touch screens and gesture controls will jump sharply, according to a study by IHS Automotive.

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Toyota's unlikely tool for lifting hydrogen demandAuto News

Toyota is turning to fuel cell forklifts to jumpstart demand for hydrogen fuel by deploying fleets of fuel cell forklifts.

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GMC's old and new Acadias to coexistAuto News

GMC will continue to sell its legacy Acadia for several months even after the arrival later this spring of a smaller, redesigned 2017 version.

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In VW's hometown, the gloom deepensAuto News

Six months into the scandal over VW's diesel emissions violations, the mood in Wolfsburg, where almost half the population works at its giant car factory or in related businesses, the mood is as gloomy as ever and shows little sign of recovering.

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Hyundai plans multiple versions of Ioniq hybridAuto News

Hyundai will offer at least two different versions of its Ioniq hybrid in the U.S., including a standard one and an eco one geared toward maximum fuel efficiency, a senior Hyundai executive said today.

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Mazda stretches CX-9 into $40,000s, taking on Explorer, Grand CherokeeAuto News

Mazda, hoping to sell more high-priced crossovers to bolster its bottom line, has set richer prices for the redesigned CX-9 that goes on sale in the U.S. this spring, adding a top-of-the-line Signature package that costs nearly $45,000.

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Uber seeking to buy self-driving cars, report saysAuto News

Ride-hailing service Uber has sounded out car companies about placing a large order for self-driving cars, an auto industry source told Reuters today.

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Chevy, Toyota, Scion, Acura Prepare for New York (3/18/16)

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Former Chrysler veteran Landry named CEO of retailer AutoCanadaAuto News

Former Chrysler executive Steven Landry has been named CEO of AutoCanada, Canada's largest publicly traded dealership group. Separately, the company said it swung into the red in the fourth quarter, largely due to problems in Canada's oil patch.

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Chevy updates Sonic styling, infotainment for 2017Auto News

Chevrolet is giving the subcompact Sonic a midcycle freshening for the 2017 model year with updated styling, more connectivity features and a few upscale touches, such as an available heated steering wheel and power driver's seat.

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Refreshed Chevy Sonic has updated styling, infotainment systemsAuto News

Chevrolet is giving the subcompact Sonic a midcycle freshening for the 2017 model year with updated styling, more connectivity features and a few upscale touches, such as an available heated steering wheel and power driver's seat.

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Fields earned 17% bump in compensation in 2015Auto News

Ford gave Mark Fields a 17 percent raise in 2015, his first full year as CEO, the automaker said today in a regulatory filing. His total compensation was worth $18.6 million.

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Michigan driverless car testing project gets CEO, board of directorsAuto News

A nonprofit organization and board of directors have been formed to handle the $80 million development of the Willow Run autonomous car testing site.

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Fixing Honda and what more Abe can doAuto News

Nine months into his tenure atop Honda, CEO Takahiro Hachigo has plans in place to put product recalls and quality issues behind the automaker.

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FBI warns automakers, owners about vehicle hacking risksAuto News

The FBI and U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a bulletin warning that motor vehicles are "increasingly vulnerable" to hacking.

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Maserati Levante to start in U.S. at $72,000Auto News

The 2017 Maserati Levante, the luxury brand's first-ever crossover, will go on sale in U.S. dealerships this fall, with pricing starting at $72,000, excluding delivery, the brand said today.

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Toyota renames 3 Scion models as brand goes offlineAuto News

Toyota said three models formerly under the Scion banner will have new names when they're sold as Toyotas starting in the 2017 model year.

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Honda supplier Omron to pay $4.55 million U.S. fine for price-fixingAuto News

A Japanese supplier to Honda with sales offices in suburban Detroit will plead guilty in federal court and pay a $4.55 million fine for rigging bids on the prices of power window switches on the Civic for years.

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Supercar Takes Shape in Central Ohio (3/17/16)

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Pact puts auto-braking on fast track, NHTSA saysAuto News

An industrywide agreement to make automatic emergency braking standard will bring the technology to the nation's new-vehicle fleet at least two years faster than a government mandate would have, the National Highway Traffic Safety...

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Hyundai to preview Genesis concept, styling direction at New York showAuto News

Next week at the New York auto show, Hyundai plans to show a concept car that provides the clearest picture yet of the styling direction for the company's new Genesis brand of luxury vehicles.

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Toyota to rename 3 Scion models as brand gets phased outAuto News

Toyota said three models formerly under the Scion banner will have new names when they're sold as Toyotas starting in the 2017 model year.

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Mercedes preps 362-hp, high-performance AMG version of GLCAuto News

AMG, the high-performance wing of Mercedes-Benz, has turned its wrenches on the GLC compact crossover. The AMG GLC43, a V-6, twin-turbo-powered, two-row utility vehicle will debut at the 2016 New York auto show.

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Nissan tips its hand on GT-R planAuto News

Nissan is not revealing what model it is. But the low-roof, wide stance silhouette of the car in its New York auto show teaser can be little other than its GT-R supercar.

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Tesla's top spokesman leaves ahead of Model 3 unveilAuto News

Ricardo Reyes has left Tesla Motors after less than 18 months as vice president of global communications just as the electric-car maker prepares to sell its most important new model.

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Landmark Safety Deal Reported (3/16/16)

Automakers said to reach braking-tech deal; First a recall, then this?; AutoNation boss: Spiffs,...
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Tesla says it will unveil a driveable Model 3, drops other hintsAuto News

Tesla is preparing to unveil its $35,000 Model 3 electric car on March 31, and today it revealed a few key details in invitations sent to owners and the media.

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Automakers go back to school for randd on self-driving carsAuto News

Automakers didn't build the modern self-driving car: Google did. That's a big problem for them. Hoping to catch up, Ford, Toyota, and Volkswagen are betting on academics.

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Acura's March Madness campaign features viral-video tourney Auto News

In the spirit of March Madness, Acura is launching a multiplatform campaign Thursday around the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament anchored by a Twitter contest that pits eight viral-video basketball stars against one another.

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Audi, Mini score highest in service department satisfaction, J.D. Power saysAuto News

Audi and Mini were the two winners in customer satisfaction at dealership service departments in a benchmark study that J.D. Power and Associates released today.

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Major automakers agree to install auto-braking systems by 2022, report saysAuto News

Major automakers plan to announce they have agreed to install automatic emergency braking systems in nearly all vehicles by September 2022, three sources briefed on the plans told Reuters.

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Mercedes polishes CLA, adds standard safety gear for 2017Auto News

The Mercedes-Benz CLA's 2017 face-lift will include new bumper and wheel designs as the German luxury brand looks to bolster the car's U.S. sales, which are lagging from year-earlier levels.

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BMW CEO's strategy puts focus on EVs, luxury vehiclesAuto News

BMW said it will focus on electric vehicles and automated driving and develop its software and technology services as part of a new strategy for the 100-year-old carmaker.

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BMW CEO's strategy puts focus on electric, luxury vehiclesAuto News

BMW said it will focus on electric vehicles and automated driving and develop its software and technology services as part of a new strategy for the 100-year-old carmaker.

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Automakers, suppliers urged to slow march to autonomous cars Auto News

A robotics and human interaction expert, citing limited technology demonstrations and a lack of rigorous testing in extreme operating conditions, urged automakers, lawmakers and regulators to pump the brakes as the auto industry races toward a...

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U.S. appeals court weighs extent of GM's bankruptcy protectionAuto News

Attorneys for customers suing GM over faulty ignition switches urged a U.S. appeals court to throw out bankruptcy court rulings that they say shield the company from lawsuits potentially worth billions of dollars.

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VW Braces for 'Residual' Damage (3/15/16)

VW braces for ‘residual’ damage; BMW luxury lead in Feb.; GM lawyer: 'Sometimes,...
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Fiat Chrysler gains access to cash at U.S. armAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it eliminated covenants linked to term loans of its U.S. unit, FCA US, thus gaining full access to the subsidiary's cash.

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Audi readies A5 Sportback for U.S.Auto News

Audi is making plans to sell the four-door A5 Sportback in the U.S. beginning next year, giving the luxury brand a smaller counterpart to its rakish A7 and a rival to BMW's 3-series Gran Turismo.

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Audi scraps 2.0-liter diesel for retooled A4 in U.S.Auto News

Audi of America is scrapping plans to launch the redesigned 2017 A4 sedan with an optional 2.0-liter diesel engine.

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For Gen Z buyers, value, safety will be prioritiesAuto News

When it comes to buying automobiles, Generation Z will be practical, budget-conscious and safety-oriented, Cox Automotive said today.

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Cadillac adds black chrome package to spark ATS, CTS salesAuto News

Cadillac, looking to spark interest in two of its cars, plans a new 'black chrome' package for the CTS sedan and ATS sedan and coupe.

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AutoNation's Jackson sees reliance on incentives, leasing as 'yellow flags'Auto News

AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson said automakers could be 'sowing the seeds for disruption' by increasingly relying on incentives and leasing to sustain sales figures.

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VW finance arm takes $391 million writedown to cover potential drop in residualsAuto News

Volkswagen's Financial Services said today it took an extraordinary writedown of 353 million euros ($391 million) to cover a potential decline in the residual value of cars in the wake of the diesel emissions cheating scandal.

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VW finance arm takes $391 writedown to cover potential drop in residualsAuto News

Volkswagen's Financial Services said today it took an extraordinary writedown of 353 million euros ($391 million) to cover a potential decline in the residual value of cars in the wake of the diesel emissions cheating scandal.

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VW employee terminated for refusing to delete data, violating 'hold,' suit says Auto News

Volkswagen Group of America obstructed justice by deleting data in the days after being notified of EPA and Department of Justice investigations tied to the company's diesel emissions violations, according to claims in a lawsuit by a former U.S.

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GM lawyer says 'accidents just happen' in new ignition switch trialAuto News

'Sometimes, accidents just happen,' a lawyer for General Motors told a U.S. jury in defense of the carmaker at a test trial over a deadly flaw in millions of ignition switches.

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GM offers rental program for Chicago Lyft driversAuto News

GM and ride-sharing company Lyft will launch a short-term rental program for Lyft drivers in Chicago with a fleet of 125 Chevrolet Equinoxes. The program, called Express Drive, will rent vehicles to Lyft drivers for one to eight weeks.

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Toyota preps plug-in Prius for N.Y. Auto News

Toyota plans to bring 'the next mechanical marvel in the Prius lineup' to the 2016 New York Auto Show, which opens to the media on March 23.

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GM offers rental program for Lyft drivers in ChicagoAuto News

GM and Lyft will offer its first short-term rentals in Chicago later this month, part of a national rollout to connect Lyft drivers with new vehicles.

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Acura breaks bad in latest campaign Auto News

Most car brands wouldn't want to be associated with violence, criminal activity, and blood. Acura's different.

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VW sued by former U.S. employee over termination, data deletionAuto News

Volkswagen Group of America obstructed justice by deleting data in the days after being notified of EPA and Department of Justice investigations tied to the company's diesel emissions violations, according to claims in a lawsuit by a former U.S.

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VW institutional investors file $3.6 billion suit in GermanyAuto News

Almost 300 institutional investors in Volkswagen have filed a multi-billion euro suit against the carmaker for what they see as breaches of its capital markets duty in the emissions scandal, the law firm representing them said.

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How Automakers Can 'Punch' Up Sales (3/14/16)

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Ford credit rating upgraded by 2nd agencyAuto News

Standard and Poor's has upgraded Ford Motor's credit rating by one notch, to two levels above junk status, saying it expects the automaker to sustain its recent success.

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Google to urge Congress to help get self-driving cars on roadsAuto News

The head of Google's self-driving car program will urge the U.S. Congress on Tuesday to grant national auto safety regulators new authority to speed the introduction of self-driving cars on American roads.

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Detroit auto show venue makes changes in managementAuto News

The management company that oversees the Detroit auto show's venue, Cobo Center, has promoted assistant general manager Claude Molinari to general manager. In the new role, Molinari will oversee all of Cobo's operations for the firm, SMG.

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Chassix refurbishing plant that caused company's financial troublesAuto News

A year after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Chassix is inching closer to fixing the plant that almost single-handedly sent the supplier into insolvency.

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Mazda CX-4 crossover to be a China-only vehicle, for nowAuto News

Mazda is adding a new nameplate to the lineup, and taking its crossover range into the even numbers, with the low and sporty CX-4.

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2 GM ignition switch cases starting this week will be critical legal testsAuto News

People suing General Motors over a faulty ignition switch will get two chances in a Manhattan court this week to argue that the automaker should be held accountable for injuries, deaths and lost vehicle value.

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BMW shares its visionAuto News

BMW AG is celebrating its 100th anniversary with four concept vehicles that will give a glimpse into the future it envisions for all four of its brands - BMW, Mini, Rolls-Royce and Motorrad motorcycles.

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Was Bo Andersson too tough for AvtoVAZ?Auto News

The tougher the challenge, the more Bo Andersson, the former purchasing czar at General Motors, seemed to relish it. But Russia's recession-plagued auto industry proved more of a challenge than even Andersson could master.

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Now in the black, PSA weighs returning to N.A.Auto News

With France's PSA Peugeot Citroen now profitable, CEO Carlos Tavares is turning his attention to international growth. The first two markets under consideration: North America and Iran.

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China a lifeline for EV makersAuto News

In China, the government remains committed to growing plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle production and sales. That has given the nation's investors and companies the confidence to sink millions of dollars into U.S.

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A 'fighting chance' for Fiat dealersAuto News

During a two-hour session with dealers last week, Tim Kuniskis, head of passenger car brands for FCA North America, said the automaker would dramatically alter the way it supports its 206 U.S. Fiat dealerships.

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When is a sale not really a sale?Auto News

As U.S. auto sales show signs of hitting a peak, dealers across the industry face mounting pressure to sustain momentum.

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Braman's world: Cars, art, good works -- and politicsAuto News

Miami dealer Norman Braman is a philanthropist, art collector, former owner of a National Football League team and a leading financial supporter of Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio's campaign for the White House.

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'Focus group on steroids' helps stores target adsAuto News

Andy Mohr Automotive Group, which has 11 rooftops in Indiana, is using digital tools to determine which types of communication keep prospective buyers engaged and which fail to connect with them, and thus which marketing opportunities to ignore or...

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GM pleads its case to Wall StreetAuto News

GM executives are pleading their case to Wall Street that U.S. sales still have room to run -- and that GM will be ready whenever they do go in reverse.

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Porsche to roll out 4-cylinder Macan for U.S.Auto News

Porsche's four-cylinder Macan crossover is coming to the U.S. this summer. Nearly two years after the nameplate's introduction, stocks of the Macan are becoming more plentiful.

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Visteon randd focus narrower, sharperAuto News

Auto supplier Visteon, as part of a bid to re-invent itself as a supplier of cockpit electronics, is no longer taking a shot-gun approach to research and development and instead is focusing spending on five key areas, including cyber-security,...

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GM lifts sales to business buyersAuto News

A revitalized pickup portfolio and a concierge approach to selling has helped GM make big inroads on Ford's commercial-sales lead in recent years.

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Honda, GM set targets for 2020 fuel cell vehicleAuto News

Honda began selling its Clarity hydrogen fuel cell vehicle last week in Japan, but engineers from Honda and GM are already outlining their targets for its successor model in 2020.

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VW sued by former U.S. employee over data deletion, reports sayAuto News

A former employee of Volkswagen's U.S. subsidiary is suing the company for damages, claiming he was unlawfully fired after flagging internally what he alleged was illegal deletion of data, a group of German media outlets reported.

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Buick, Infiniti have March Madness game plans readyAuto News

While underdogs battle to be the next Cinderella during the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, Buick and Infiniti will make plays on the digital hardwood.

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Clinton targets 'rules of origin' in Rust Belt pushAuto News

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton proposed making it harder for foreign automakers to claim that their cars are made in the U.S. as she tries to recruit Rust Belt voters following a surprise defeat in Michigan.

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Cars will become 'personal companions,' Krueger saysAuto News

The futuristic autonomous, highly connected Vision Next 100 concept car shown last week hints at BMW's future direction into increased connectivity, says its CEO.

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Buick and Infiniti have their March Madness game plans readyAuto News

While underdogs battle to be the next Cinderella during the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, Buick and Infiniti will make plays on the digital hardwood.

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Cadillac may add 2.0-liter turbo to XT5 engine lineupAuto News

Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen could see offering a 2.0-liter turbo engine in the upcoming XT5 crossover, which for now will come only with a 3.6-liter V-6 under hood.

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Clinton to target 'rules of origin' in Rust Belt pushAuto News

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will propose making it harder for foreign automakers to claim that their cars are made in the U.S. as she tries to recruit Rust Belt voters following a surprise defeat in Michigan.

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Maserati recalls Quattroporte, Ghibli for risk of unintended accelerationAuto News

Maserati is recalling some of its Quattroporte and Ghibli luxury sedans because of danger posed by the driver-side floor mat, which can become dislodged and stuck in the accelerator.

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How Subaru plans to stay competitiveAuto News

Subaru is embarking on engineering, design and technology overhauls to keep the small-scale, niche brand competitive.

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VW dealers' demand: 'Stop the insanity'Auto News

If not for Michael Horn, VW dealers' relations with the factory might have turned volatile months ago. But now Horn is gone, and the tense peace that he managed with frank talk, product promises and piles of incentive cash may be gone with him.

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Harman completes acquisition TowerSec to boost cybersecurity offeringsAuto News

Harman International, best known for supplying audio and infotainment systems to automakers, said today it completed its acquisition of automotive cybersecurity company TowerSec.

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'Mobility' Moves at GM, Ford (3/11/16)

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NHTSA says legal hurdles remain to deployment of self-driving carsAuto News

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said significant legal hurdles must be cleared before self-driving cars without steering wheels and gas pedals can be sold in the U.S.

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Md. bill would require OE repair parts for first 2 yearsAuto News

The recurring debate over the use of original-equipment vs. aftermarket parts for vehicle repairs has taken a new twist in Maryland.

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Ford creates mobility subsidiary; director Hackett resigns to lead itAuto News

Ford is organizing its exploration of mobility services into a formal subsidiary and putting board member Jim Hackett in charge of the new company, called Ford Smart Mobility LLC.

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Ford creates mobility subsidiary; board member Hackett named chairman of new unitAuto News

Ford is organizing its exploration of mobility services into a formal subsidiary and putting board member Jim Hackett in charge of the new company, called Ford Smart Mobility LLC.

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Jeep Wrangler Catches 'Hell' (3/10/16)

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GM to buy autonomous-driving startup CruiseAuto News

General Motors is acquiring a California technology company that sells an aftermarket, roof-mounted autonomous-driving kit, the latest in a string of investments by GM in startups involved in alternative modes of mobility.

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Mercedes-AMG E43 will pack 396 hp motorAuto News

The high-powered version of the redesigned Mercedes-Benz E class will reach 396 hp. The Mercedes-AMG E43 will hit showroom floors in the U.S. in early 2017, the German luxury brand said Thursday.

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Longtime Ford executive Taub dies at 92Auto News

Robert Taub, a 42-year veteran of Ford Motor who served as the company's director of corporate affairs planning for two decades, died this week at the age of 92.

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Horn's departure could hamper VW turnaround, but not talks with regulatorsAuto News

The departure of Volkswagen's U.S. boss is a blow to the carmaker's attempts to revive sales after its emissions test cheating scandal, but should not disrupt its efforts to strike a deal with U.S. regulators, analysts and sources told Reuters.

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Jeep Wrangler Catches 'Hell' (3/10/16)

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Porsche considers Bosch, Panasonic to supply electric sports car battery, report saysAuto News

Porsche has been weighing bids from Panasonic and Bosch for a long-range battery as it prepares to challenge Tesla Motors with an all-electric sports car, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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Honda, GM strive to lower cost of fuel cellsAuto News

Honda, which is launching Japan sales of the Clarity Fuel Cell sedan, said joint work with GM will help bring hydrogen-powered vehicle costs down to the level of hybrids within a decade.

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Subaru's redesigned Impreza set for New York debutAuto News

Subaru will show its new generation model-year 2017 Impreza at the New York auto show later this month. A teaser photo shows a front headlight and a bit of the sculpted front end.

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FCA picks DDB Chicago for Jeep, Alfa adsAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has selected DDB Chicago as the lead creative agency for the Jeep and Alfa Romeo brands.

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Jeep unveils 7 concepts for annual safari in Moab, UtahAuto News

Jeep this morning lifted the veil on seven concept vehicles it will take to the 50th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah this month -- including a modified Wrangler outfitted with the 707-hp 6.2-liter Supercharged Hellcat V-8 engine.

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Chrysler Pacifica to start at $29,590, below rival minivansAuto News

Pricing on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan falls below similarly equipped offerings from rivals Honda and Toyota.

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Japan's carmakers brace for next killer quakeAuto News

Five years after Japan's monstrous earthquake-tsunami killed 15,894 people and derailed the global auto industry for months, the country and its carmakers still are cleaning up.

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NHTSA seeks more details about Google self-driving crashAuto News

The top U.S. auto safety regulator said the agency is seeking additional details of a recent crash of a Google self-driving car in California.

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Chrysler Pacifica to start at $29,590, below competitor's minivansAuto News

Chrysler has released pricing information on its new minivan, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, that places the van below similarly equipped segment offerings from rivals Honda and Toyota.

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Magna CEO calls for incentives to boost Canadian factory jobsAuto News

Despite strong growth opportunities outside of Canada, Magna CEO Don Walker said he still sees great scope for the major auto supplier to expand around its Ontario home base.

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Jeep unveils 7 concepts for annual event in Moab, UtahAuto News

Jeep this morning lifted the veil on seven concept vehicles it will take to the 50th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah this month -- including a modified Wrangler outfitted with the 707-hp 6.2-liter Supercharged Hellcat V-8 engine.

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Honda works with GM to lower costs of fuel cell vehiclesAuto News

Honda, beginning sales of its Clarity Fuel Cell sedan in Japan, said joint work with General Motors will help bring hydrogen-powered vehicle costs down to the level of hybrids within the next decade.

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Study finds Americans prefer owning over sharingAuto News

Americans prefer the freedom that comes with driving their own vehicles over using ride- and car-sharing services, a new study released today found.

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Sonic Automotive executive collected $26.5 million last yearAuto News

Sonic Automotive has one executive it doesn't want driving off the lot. Jeff Dyke, the company's executive vice president of operations, was awarded $26.

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Virginia dealer group sues Tesla to block 2nd store Auto News

The Virginia Automobile Dealers Association filed a lawsuit against Tesla and Virginia state officials to keep the EV maker from opening a second store in the state.

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Honda readies financial aid to dealers over Takata airbag recallsAuto News

American Honda plans to offset the financial hit that dealers are taking from the recall of millions of vehicles with potentially defective Takata airbag modules.

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Michael Horn out as CEO at Volkswagen Group of America Auto News

Michael Horn, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, is leaving the company six months after the German automaker admitted to rigging U.S. diesel emissions tests.

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Michael Horn out as CEO of Volkswagen Group of America Auto News

Michael Horn, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, is leaving the company six months after the German automaker admitted to rigging U.S. diesel emissions tests.

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AutoNation stock downgraded by Goldman SachsAuto News

Goldman Sachs downgraded its rating on AutoNation stock to 'sell,' citing concerns about flattening U.S.

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A Helping Hand for Fiat Dealers (3/9/16)

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FCA lays out latest plan to save struggling Fiat dealersAuto News

Fiat Chrysler today rolled out a plan to bolster its struggling Fiat dealers in the U.S., in part by allowing them to combine operations with adjacent Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram stores. The strategy was revealed to dealers this afternoon.

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Lexus' new March Madness contest aimed at GS F audienceAuto News

Lexus is getting in on March Madness. For the first time, the luxury brand has created a game around the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament to interact with potentially millions of fans online.

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Compliance focus dents other spending, AFSA chief saysAuto News

Compliance remains a hot topic in auto finance these days, but auto lenders' investment in compliance training may be digging into their spending on technology and other business resources, the top executive at the American Financial Services...

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Canadians getting lured onto 'auto-debt treadmill,' consumer watchdog warnsAuto News

Canadians may be purchasing cars they cannot afford, having been lured onto an "auto-debt treadmill" by offers of long-term loans with lower monthly repayments but higher overall interest, the federal consumer watchdog warned this week.

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Bosch looking to smart devices to get ahead in the cloudAuto News

Robert Bosch GmbH is taking on U.S. technology rivals by launching its own "cloud" computing network to connect up anything from cars to dishwashers via the Internet.

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GM issues recall, stop-sale order on midsize pickups, sedans on airbag concernsAuto News

GM issued a stop-sale order and recalled about 1,750 new-model Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks and Chevrolet Malibu sedans in the U.S. and Canada because of potentially defective front airbags.

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GM issues recall, stop-sale order on new midsize pickup trucks, sedans on airbag concernsAuto News

GM said it has issued a stop-sale order and recalled about 1,750 new-model Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks and Chevrolet Malibu sedans in the U.S. and Canada because of potentially defective front airbags.

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Lear appoints Facebook executive to boardAuto News

Lear has appointed Facebook executive Mary Lou Jepsen to its board of directors. Jepsen, 51, currently serves as Facebook's executive director of engineering and the head of its virtual reality unit Oculus.

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Calif. may allow partially repaired VW diesels to remain on roadAuto News

California may allow partially repaired Volkswagen diesel vehicles implicated in the company's emissions scandal to continue operating on its roads because a full fix may not be possible, the state's air regulator said at a legislative hearing on...

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Inrix takes on Apple, Google for in-car appsAuto News

It's no secret that car companies are wary of trusting Apple and Google to bring third-party apps into their cars. Inrix, the auto industry's dominant supplier of real-time traffic and weather data, sees that as a big opportunity.

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GM says shareholder groups need 3% stake to nominate directorsAuto News

GM said shareholders or shareholder groups will now be allowed to nominate directors for the board in the company's annual proxy statement, but they will need to hold at least 3 percent of the automakers' shares for at least three years.

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U.S. issues subpoena to VW as emissions probe expands, report saysAuto News

The U.S. Department of Justice has widened its probe into the Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal by tapping a law to combat banking fraud, The Wall Street Journal reported today.

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Takata enlists restructuring lawyers, report saysAuto News

Japanese airbag supplier Takata has enlisted restructuring lawyers at law firm Weil Gotshal and Manges LLP amid global recalls covering millions of vehicles, The Wall Street Journal reported today, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Ford, Nissan Feb. Fleet Spike (3/8/16)

Ford, Nissan Feb. fleet spike, GM cuts back; Pacifica rated at 28 mpg highway; Maserati grows N.A....
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Copy our apprentice program, says Mac Haik groupAuto News

Houston's Mac Haik group wants the industry to copy its successful technician apprenticeship program, and end the poaching that plagues dealerships and drives up costs.

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Gimme a brake rotor and a Snickers barAuto News

The parts department at Brighton Ford includes a 150-square-foot convenience store for employees and customers, similar to that found on any city corner. The foot and beverages are a profit center for the parts department, and keep employees on site.

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Chrysler Pacifica gets 28 mpg highway EPA ratingAuto News

The new Chrysler Pacifica, which replaces the venerable Town and Country minivan this spring, uses a combination of reduced body weight, a freer-breathing redesigned V-6 engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission to claim a piece of the minivan...

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Marchionne puts his money where his mouth isAuto News

Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne's holdings in the companies he runs are worth $232 million at recent share prices, making him more invested in his employers than fellow auto bosses, according to Bloomberg.

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Congress will hear from head of Google self-driving car projectAuto News

The director of the Google self-driving car project and auto industry executives will testify before Congress next week on efforts to develop safe and effective autonomous cars.

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Aston, LeEco could expand cooperationAuto News

Aston Martin is cooperating with Chinese technology developer LeEco and could expand their work together. LeEco's founder is also the backer of Faraday Future, the start-up maker of electric cars that intends to build a plant in Nevada.

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Subaru readies new platform, autonomous driving goalsAuto News

Subaru has unveiled a next-generation vehicle platform it says will improve safety and driving performance while keeping the small Japanese automaker competitive through 2025.

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Porsche suspends sponsorship of tennis star Maria SharapovaAuto News

Luxury carmaker Porsche, a division of Volkswagen AG, said today it would suspend tennis player Maria Sharapova as its brand ambassador in light of her admission that she failed a doping test.

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Automakers, facing U.S. fines, try novel ways to reach owners of recalled vehiclesAuto News

Automakers, facing stiff fines for lackluster recall completion rates, are going to new lengths to reach owners of the millions of cars with known safety defects that remain on the road.

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As Takata fights to survive, Chinese company sees 'heaven-sent opportunity' Auto News

A little-known Chinese company has seized on the unprecedented global airbag crisis surrounding Japan's Takata Corp., buying a small American manufacturer in a bet that a shakeup of an oligarchic industry is under way.

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Cadillac dares to reimagine itself Auto News

The latest Cadillac spot to make our viral video rankings features an actual car for just three seconds.

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VW delayed announcing cheating in hope of striking deal, its lawyers sayAuto News

VW's delay in announcing it had cheated U.S. diesel emission tests was a legitimate move aimed at striking a deal with regulators to limit the cost of the scandal, the carmaker's lawyers said in a report to a German court.

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Fact-checking Clinton vs. Sanders on 2008 auto industry bailoutAuto News

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said during a heated debate exchange that rival Bernie Sanders would have allowed the U.S. auto industry to collapse if he had his way.

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FCA shutdown of car plant extended by three more weeksAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it will extend the shutdown of its midsize Chrysler 200 sedan plant by three weeks for a total of a nine-week shutdown that began Feb. 1.

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Experts say pay, perks, career paths can help retentionAuto News

Dealers are finding that turnover - especially on the service side of their store - is one of the single biggest issues they're combating today.

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Game-changing suppliers seek PACE AwardsAuto News

The Automotive News PACE Awards celebrate the innovations and achievements of automotive suppliers in moving the industry forward. This year, the 22nd edition of the PACE Awards highlights 28 innovations that have been named as finalists.

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Subaru unveils new car platform, autonomous driving goalsAuto News

Subaru has unveiled a next-generation vehicle platform it says will improve safety and driving performance while keeping the small Japanese automaker competitive through 2025.

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Porsche tops Lexus in study of online responsesAuto News

Porsche dealerships led other brands in responding to consumers' online queries, a study found.

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Clinton, Sanders spar over auto industry bailoutAuto News

Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders clashed over their stances on corporate bailouts and trade deals, with Clinton saying the American auto industry would have collapsed if Sanders had succeeded in blocking its rescue.

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BMW's innovation, adaptability will be tested in the 21st centuryAuto News

As BMW marks its 100-year anniversary, it finds itself entering a new disruptive digital age commonly called the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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Geneva hits and missesAuto News

Our man in D.C., Ryan Beene, and Los Angeles-based sunshiner David Undercoffler travelled to Geneva to cover the One Percenters' auto show last week.

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This time, no sweat over hot fleet salesAuto News

Ford, Nissan and Fiat Chrysler U.S. sales soared in February while GM fell. The explanation largely comes down to one word: fleet.

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How Lincoln fine-tunes its vehicles to satisfy Chinese consumersAuto News

Seemingly minor tweaks can be critical to a brand's prospects in China, the world's largest vehicle market.

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Europe goes crossover crazy, tooAuto News

The explosion in crossovers, so evident in the U.S., is every bit as strong in Europe. Automakers seem intent on filling every niche and subniche of crossover.

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After VW cheated, tests got tougherAuto News

Automakers from Detroit to Tokyo are paying a price for Volkswagen AG's emissions cheating scandal as environmental regulators intensify their scrutiny to root out violations.

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Mercedes: U.S. is key market for updated SLAuto News

The freshened Mercedes-Benz SL will face its biggest test in the U.S. market, which accounts for about half of global sales.

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Rising throughput boosts dealer healthAuto News

With the number of new-car franchises stable, new-car sales throughput is up, and so are profits. Let the good times roll.

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Shuffle aims for a meaner, leaner ToyotaAuto News

Toyota may be one of the world's leanest carmakers. But in a new era of record volume and disruptive technologies, President Akio Toyoda has appointed the company's first-ever chief competitive officer, to sharpen its edge even more.

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Wester: Maserati to add N.A. dealershipsAuto News

Maserati will grow its dealership network in North America from 116 outlets to 130 by year end as it prepares to launch the Levante crossover that debuted in Geneva.

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Volvo has a compact crossover in the worksAuto News

Volvo will add a compact crossover as its 40 series returns to the U.S. on a new architecture within three years.

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Platform has pluses for Toyota C-HRAuto News

Sales of bite-sized cross-overs are soaring, and Toyota finally is getting into the game, introducing the production C-HR last week at the Geneva auto show.

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U.S. Nissan Rogue supply could rise even moreAuto News

As Nissan prepares to bolster its U.S. supply of the fast-selling Rogue compact crossover with 100,000 annual imports from Japan, a top executive suggests that the number could go higher.

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Lexus rolls out new gearboxAuto News

The new Lexus LC500h hybrid features a new and innovative transmission -- actually two linked together in a design intended to provide sporty performance with its fuel-sipping hybrid engine.

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New XT5 crossover: Cadillac's meal ticketAuto News

With Cadillac's sales lagging luxury rivals and no other big launches on the horizon for two years, a lot is riding on the rollout of the XT5, the first redesign for the brand's midsize crossover since 2009.

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Store led the way with LED lightingAuto News

In 2013, Don Hinds Ford in Fishers, Ind., converted its showroom, service department and lot lighting from incandescent to LED, reducing maintenance and saving $4,000 a month on electric bills.

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