NHTSA investigates fatal crash of Tesla Model S in Autopilot modeAuto News

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation into 25,000 Tesla Model S cars after a fatal crash involving a vehicle using the "Autopilot" mode.

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U.S. opens investigation into fatal crash in TeslaAuto News

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation into 25,000 Tesla Model S cars after a fatal crash involving a vehicle using the "Autopilot" mode.

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Unifor loses organizing vote at 2 Toyota plants in OntarioAuto News

Maintenance workers at two Toyota assembly plants in Ontario have voted against unionization. The CBC reported that 278 workers voted against union representation, while 238 were in favor, in another organizing setback for Canada's Unifor union.

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'Grave' Airbag Warning For Some Honda, Acura Owners (6/30/16)

‘Grave’ airbag warning for some Honda, Acura owners; Dealers as tech teachers; Hertz...
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Elio Motors shows off three-wheel test vehicleAuto News

Elio Motors provided a look at its first test vehicle, in what the company calls one of its 'most important milestones' before the planned 2017 launch of its three-wheeled vehicles.

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Toyota adds child models to virtual crash test softwareAuto News

Toyota said it is including child-size models for the first time in the latest update of its virtual crash test dummy software, which is sold globally to automakers, suppliers and researchers.

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U.S. tells certain 2001-03 Honda owners to stop driving Auto News

U.S. officials warned owners of certain 2001-2003 Honda and Acura vehicles to stop driving their cars, citing that new data showing the vehicles' Takata airbag inflators have as much as a 50 percent chance of exploding in a crash.

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VW believes it can fix 85,000 polluting 3.0-liter U.S. vehiclesAuto News

A lawyer for Volkswagen AG said the German automaker believes it can fix 85,000 polluting 3.0-liter VW, Audi and Porsche diesel cars and SUVs, a move that could help the company avoid a second pricey buyback.

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Dealers should play a role in auto safety education, NTSB official saysAuto News

Auto dealers should have a role in educating consumers on properly using potentially life-saving vehicle technology, a National Transportation Safety Board member said.

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Japan automakers recall 1.3 million cars at home over Takata airbagsAuto News

Japanese automakers recalled about 1.3 million cars at home as part of an expanded recall of potentially faulty airbags from Takata, with some planning more recalls overseas that could affect more than 1 million additional cars.

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Industry's sales record streak to end in 2016?Auto News

A newly released report from AlixPartners forecasts U.S. light-vehicle sales of 17.5 million in 2017 -- down slightly from this year's 17.8 million forecast. The consulting firm expects U.S. sales to bottom out at 15.2 million vehicles in 2019.

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Robert Cox, ad man behind Ford's 'Quality is Job 1' pitch, diesAuto News

Robert Cox, an outspoken New York advertising executive who helped Ford embrace the slogan 'Quality is Job 1' in the 1980s and later worked on ad campaigns for Honda, Saturn and a Mercedes-Benz dealership in New Jersey, died June 18.

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GM economist sees negligible impact of Brexit on U.S. autos, for nowAuto News

It is too soon to measure the impact of the British vote to leave the EU on General Motors, but the decision will likely not have much effect on the company in its home market, GM's chief economist said on Wednesday.

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GM economist sees negligible impact of Brexit on U.S. autosAuto News

General Motors chief economist Mustafa Mohataram said the automaker sees no significant impact to the U.S. auto market from U.K. voters' recent decision to exit the European Union.

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VW Chair Says Core Business Is ‘Robust’ (6/29/16)

VW chair says core business is ‘robust’ despite $15B U.S. hit; Porsche Panamera’s 20K goal; Smart’s...
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For one VW owner, satisfaction won't come easyAuto News

Under Volkswagen's proposed $14.7 billion make-good for skirting U.S. diesel emissions rules, there won't be a quick and tidy resolution to the mess for many VW owners.

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Former N.Y. Nissan dealer to repay customers nearly $102,000 for illegal fees, fraudAuto News

A former New York dealer has agreed to pay $101,986 in restitution to 119 consumers for charging them illegal fees and employing deceptive sales and advertising tactics, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said last week.

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GM slashes 4G broadband data-plan pricingAuto News

General Motors is cutting rates in half on its OnStar 4G LTE data plans, a bid to drive greater use of in-vehicle Internet service and plug what the company sees as a key differentiator.

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Vroom will make cash offers to private sellers on eBayAuto News

Online veteran eBay and online upstart Vroom have teamed up to pilot a program that will give eBay customers another option to sell their vehicles for cash and Vroom another way to source vehicles for its used-car operations.

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2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio priced at $19,650Auto News

The 2017 Smart ForTwo Cabrio will be the cheapest convertible on the market at $19,650, with shipping, when it arrives in U.S. dealerships this fall, Mercedes-Benz USA said.

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Suzuki Motor appoints scion as CEO to rebuild after testing scandalAuto News

Suzuki Motor Corp. tapped the son of the company patriarch to become CEO, keeping management of Japan's fourth-largest automaker with the founding family as it tries to recover from a testing scandal.

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Toyota recalls 3.4 million cars globally over airbags, fuel tanks Auto News

Toyota said it's recalling about 3.4 million vehicles globally to repair separate flaws involving leaky fuel tanks and curtain airbags that may crack and injure occupants.

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Tesla investor group wants more independent board, cites Musk tiesAuto News

An investor group called on Tesla to add two independent directors to its board and separate the roles of chairman and chief executive as it highlighted founder and CEO Elon Musk's dominance of the board in the wake of Tesla's proposed bid for...

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Toyota recalling 1.43 million hybrids worldwide for airbag issueAuto News

Toyota said late on Tuesday it is recalling 1.43 million hybrid Prius and Lexus CT200h cars worldwide because of a possible airbag inflator defect.

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Former NFL running back dies in accidental shooting at Michigan dealershipAuto News

A former NFL running back died after accidently shooting himself at a dealership service department in suburban Detroit on Tuesday.

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FEV North America to build $27.4 million tech center in suburban DetroitAuto News

FEV North America plans to construct a $27.4 million North American headquarters and tech center north of Detroit in Auburn Hills.

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$15B VW Deal Aids Owners, Air, Green Tech (6/28/16)

$15B VW deal aids owners, air, green tech; NHTSA weighs in on actor’s death; Camry most American...
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VW settlement promotes technologies sold by competitorsAuto News

Volkswagen's $15 billion settlement with the U.S. and California over cheating on diesel emissions includes billions of dollars to support technologies sold by rivals such as General Motors and Toyota.

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Canadian auto industry's future at stake in labor talks, Unifor chief saysAuto News

Ask Unifor President Jerry Dias what's at stake in upcoming labor negotiations with the Detroit 3 automakers, and he'll say it's nothing less than the future of the Canadian auto industry.

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Ally shareholder Feinberg resigns from board after showdown with advisory firmAuto News

Stephen Feinberg, Ally Financial's third-largest shareholder, stepped down from the auto lender's board after an investor-advisory firm faulted his ability to use the stock as collateral for debt.

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U.S. underestimates cost of fuel and CO2 goals, automakers sayAuto News

U.S. regulators have underestimated the cost and difficulty of achieving their vehicle fuel-economy and greenhouse-gas targets for 2025 and are giving California too much power to shape the country's policies on those issues, an automaker group said.

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Automakers rank high on annual ad-spending listAuto News

The Detroit 3 held their top-10 rankings unchanged on Advertising Age's list of the 200 Leading National Advertisers for 2015. Most other automakers slipped, as companies such as Amazon, Expedia and Merck climbed.

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Goodbye, 12-volts Auto News

With fuel economy regulations tightening and connectivity and autonomous-driving capability proliferating, the old-fashioned 12-volt automobile electrical system has reached the end of the road.

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UAW members unanimously ratify contract with supplier SakthiAuto News

UAW workers at aluminum castings supplier Sakthi Automotive Group unanimously agreed to their first collectively bargained contract.

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VW owners to get buyback price plus at least $5,100 in U.S. deal Auto News

VW's decision to cheat on the 2.0-liter diesel vehicles it made the cornerstone of its U.S. vehicle lineup will cost the company nearly $15 billion in far-reaching settlements with purchasers of those cars and the U.S. government.

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Q&A on Volkswagen scandal settlementAuto News

Volkswagen has agreed to offer nearly 500,000 owners of diesel vehicles it sold in the U.S.

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U.S. discloses terms of VW's $15 billion settlement for emissions violations Auto News

VW's decision to cheat on the 2.0-liter diesel vehicles it made the cornerstone of its U.S. vehicle lineup will cost the company nearly $15 billion in far-reaching settlements with purchasers of those cars and the U.S. government.

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Fiat Chrysler rollaway recall linked to 68 injuries, 266 crashesAuto News

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Terms of VW's $15 billion in settlements for cheating scandal announced by U.S. Auto News

Volkswagen's decision to cheat on the 2.0-liter diesel vehicles it made the cornerstone of its U.S. vehicle lineup will cost the company nearly $15 billion in far-reaching settlements with purchasers of those cars and the U.S. government.

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Uber, Lyft settle litigation involving top executivesAuto News

Rival ride services Uber and Lyft have settled high stakes litigation involving two of their top executives, court filings show, in advance of a trial that could have aired sensitive details about both companies.

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Toyota Camry returns to No. 1 on 'most American' list Auto News

For the second year in a row, a familiar face is atop a 'most American' list. The Toyota Camry took the top spot for the 10th annual Cars.com American-Made Index. The Camry has topped the Cars.com index six times.

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Ford touts F-150's superiority in new campaignAuto News

In a new campaign, Ford is touting 10 reasons that the F-150 is superior to its competitors.

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Lincoln to provide free pickup, delivery for service vehicles Auto News

Lincoln, in a bid to stand out among larger luxury brands, will provide free pickup and delivery of service vehicles to new owners starting with 2017 models.

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viral vids 6/28Auto News

In a new campaign, Ford is touting 10 reasons that the F-150 is superior to its competitors.

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Lyft hires investment banker Qatalyst to explore options, report saysAuto News

Lyft, the U.S. ride-hailing startup with ties to General Motors, is working with Qatalyst Partners to explore deal options, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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Mitsubishi hints at high-end SUV with Ground Tourer concept Auto News

Mitsubishi, fighting an emissions scandal at home and a sparse lineup overseas, is dangling a new 'high-end SUV coupé" concept to showcase a new direction in design and product.

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Aston Martin puts next Vantage through the pacesAuto News

New spy shots of the second-generation Aston Martin Vantage coupe have surfaced, showing it testing at Germany's famed Nurburgring track.

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VW's U.S. settlement to grow to $15 billion in emissions scandal, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen AG's price tag to settle lawsuits in the U.S.

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Ford's Indonesian dealers demand compensation after abrupt withdrawalAuto News

Ford's dealers in Indonesia are demanding around $75 million in compensation after the U.S. carmaker announced in January it would close all operations in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.

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U.S. June sales expected to rise, but slower demand, higher incentives concern analystsAuto News

Halfway through 2016, U.S. new-vehicle sales remain on pace to set a second consecutive annual record, but analysts say they're concerned about slowing retail demand and rising incentives.

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Honda, FCA Expected to Lead June Sales Charge (6/27/16)

Honda, FCA expected to lead June sales charge; Ford ‘Job 1’ ad man dies; Dodge Viper’s last hurrah;...
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Why the new era of auto industry collaboration creates risksAuto News

Without proper management, automotive technology collaborations have the potential to result not only in fundamental structural changes to the traditional auto industry, but further diminution of its leadership and clout.

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Ford Escape stars in new series on Verizon video platformAuto News

The 2017 Ford Escape will help people avoid 'capture' in a new series airing on Verizon's recently-launched video platform.

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Honda says Takata airbag ruptured in fatal crash in MalaysiaAuto News

Honda said the driver-side airbag inflator ruptured during a fatal crash in Malaysia, possibly the third death this year in the Southeast Asian country linked to airbags from supplier Takata.

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Penske, Group 1 assess the damageAuto News

Penske Automotive and Group 1 Automotive took an immediate stock-price hit in the wake of Britain's vote to exit the European Union. Earnings will suffer from a collapsing British pound. But the longer-term impact remains unclear.

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Service adviser overtime case ain't overAuto News

The Supreme Court stopped short of settling once and for all the broader question of whether exemptions in overtime rules should apply to dealership service advisers, leaving open the possibility that the dispute could surface again.

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What do Mustang and Camaro have in common?Auto News

Despite partisan loyalties on each side, starting next year the Chevrolet Camaro will share a transmission with the Ford Mustang.

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Mercedes execs to sample retail experienceAuto News

About 40 Mercedes-Benz USA managers will each spend a week this summer working at a Mercedes-Benz dealership.

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Goodbye to the Europe I knewAuto News

I am deeply shocked and disappointed by the decision of British voters to leave the European Union. A place I loved called Britain may no longer be so great any more.

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Supplier planning hits the brakesAuto News

The U.K. vote to exit the European Union leaves suppliers in the dark on future investment until new EU trade deals can be adopted.

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Fixing Cadillac's problem childAuto News

Cadillac is trying to breathe new life into the ATS compact sedan through a series of price and trim-package adjustments for the 2017 model year.

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Fine-tuning the dealership TV setAuto News

Zamora Automotive Group's Honda of Superstition Springs uses customized programming delivered to 24 screens throughout the dealership to get its marketing messages to customers in the store.

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IIHS signals impatience on passenger protectionAuto News

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is using its powerful megaphone to send a message to automakers: Don't slack off on passenger-side safety.

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Are shifters getting too complicated?Auto News

The death of 27-year-old Star Trek actor who was pinned to his death by his own Jeep Grand Cherokee has brought scrutiny to a driving function that has changed with the advance of electronic controls.

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ZEV mandates get harder to ignoreAuto News

California's air-quality regulations are slated to tighten in 2018 in a way that limits the impact of partial credits from sales of plug-in hybrids and low-emissions conventional vehicles, requiring more actual ZEV sales.

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These guys want your used-vehicle sales, profitsAuto News

Beepi. Shift. Carvana. Vroom. Don't let the clever names fool you. These tech start-ups aim to take a bite out of the used-vehicle retail industry's lunch.

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Applications open for '17 PACE AwardsAuto News

The application process has opened for the 2017 Automotive News PACE Awards, which identify and honor game-changing and commercialized supplier innovations in technology and processes.

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A split heard round the industryAuto News

The United Kingdom's stunning decision to abandon the European Union could slash automakers' profits by billions of dollars and cut new-vehicle sales by nearly a million units over the next three years, analysts warned.

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Toyota's idea factory ramps upAuto News

Six months on the job, Toyota Motor Corp.'

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BMW workers don 'Iron Man' suitAuto News

BMW experiments with an exoskeletal device to fight U.S. worker fatigue.

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Mercedes: Google doesn't scare usAuto News

Mercedes-Benz executives say they're well-positioned to capitalize on technological and demographic changes that will transform the industry over the next 10 years.

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Nissan's to-do list: Range, autonomyAuto News

Nissan will introduce two new technologies this year to move the needle on CEO Carlo Ghosn's goal of making Nissan a leader in electric vehicles and self-driving cars.

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Bentley: Yes, we still build sedansAuto News

Despite the popularity of the Bentayga crossover, Bentley says the Mulsanne sedan will remain king of its lineup.

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Legal hassles possible for U.S. companies in wake of BrexitAuto News

International automotive companies should prepare for tricky legal issues -- especially on trademarks and trade treaties -- as the United Kingdom exits the EU.

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Legal hassles possible for U.S. firms in wake of BrexitAuto News

International automotive companies should prepare for tricky legal issues -- especially on trademarks and trade treaties -- as the United Kingdom exits the EU. That's the advice from Jeff Sadowski, a Royal Oak, Mich.

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Honda, Ford, Others Press On In UK (6/24/16)

Honda, Ford, others press on in UK; Zetsche’s warning for Europe; GM invests in ‘Vette plant; Nissan...
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UK 'Leave' vote deflates hopes for U.S.-EU trade dealAuto News

Britain's looming exit from the European Union is another huge setback for negotiations on a massive U.S.-EU free trade deal that were already stalled by deeply entrenched differences and growing anti-trade sentiment on both sides of the Atlantic.

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UAW cancels strike after tentative agreement reached with supplier SakthiAuto News

The UAW and aluminum castings supplier Sakthi Automotive Group agreed on Thursday to a tentative labor agreement after the union earlier this week threatened a strike.

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Penske Automotive, Group 1 shares plunge after Brexit voteAuto News

Shares of Penske Automotive Group and Group 1 Automotive, two of the three largest U.S. dealership groups, fell Friday to their lowest levels since February on concerns over the U.K.'s decision to leave the European Union.

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GM plans $290 million upgrade for Corvette plant as rumors swirlAuto News

General Motors plans to spend $290 million on its Corvette plant in Kentucky, just as rumors about GM's plans for the next generation of its iconic sports car heat up.

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Musk&'s SolarCity bid a rare time investors don't buy his visionAuto News

Elon Musk is accustomed to shareholders snapping up whatever his Tesla Motors Inc. has to sell. Now his plan to merge the electric-car maker with struggling SolarCity has him confronting a rare case of investor unrest.

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Nissan sues South Korea over accusations of emissions cheatingAuto News

Nissan's South Korean unit said it has filed a lawsuit over claims by the government that the automaker had cheated on emissions with its Qashqai diesel SUV.

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FCA accused of concealing defect in Jeep Grand CherokeeAuto News

Jeep Grand Cherokee owners filed suit in California against Fiat Chrysler, accusing the company of concealing and failing to fix a shifter design defect linked to driverless rollaway accidents, including the death this week of "Star Trek" actor...

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Fiat Chrysler, GM, Toyota near deals to resume Venezuela outputAuto News

Fiat Chrysler, GM and Toyota are close to agreeing to resume car production in Venezuela after the government allowed them to sell output in dollars, Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the talks.

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Jeep Compass, Patriot replacement due early next yearAuto News

The single vehicle replacing the Jeep Compass and Patriot will debut in late September in Brazil and will retain one of the two names, Jeep brand head Mike Manley said Thursday.

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VW to Take $10B Hit in U.S. Diesel Settlement, Report (6/23/16)

VW to take $10B hit in diesel settlement, report; Maserati rollaway recall; Automakers, suppliers...
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A Tesla bull, citing risk from SolarCity deal, cuts outlook on EV maker Auto News

Morgan Stanley's Adam Jonas, one of the most bullish analysts on Tesla Motors, joined the ranks of those who have panned Elon Musk's $2.86 billion proposal to combine the automaker with solar-panel provider SolarCity.

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Automakers on board for new Detroit auto show mobility exhibitAuto News

GM, Nissan and Toyota will have a presence at the Detroit auto show's new mobility-themed exhibit in 2017. The auto show is also adding an outdoor driving experience on a 1.

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VW drops Jetta Hybrid from U.S. lineupAuto News

Volkswagen of America is dropping the Jetta Hybrid for the 2017 model year, eliminating the lone hybrid in its U.S. lineup.

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Safety group head calls for 'drugged driving' standards, testsAuto News

As more states legalize marijuana, states need a standard test for driving under the influence of that drug, to match the tests they have for driving under the influence of alcohol, said the head of the National Safety Council.

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VW to pay diesel owners up to $7,000, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen will pay owners of its polluting diesel cars up to $7,000, and agree to fund a grant program to offset air pollution, under a $10 billion settlement being negotiated for submission to a federal judge next week, Bloomberg reported, citing...

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FCA recalls 13,092 Maserati cars for rollaway riskAuto News

Fiat Chrysler's Maserati unit is recalling 13,092 Quattroporte and Ghibli luxury cars from the 2014 model year because they may roll away after drivers mistakenly believe they have engaged the vehicles in 'park' mode.

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Tesla's luxury branding clashes with SolarCity's thrifty pitchAuto News

Elon Musk is betting that luxury electric car buyers and rooftop solar customers are a single market. The marketing messages of Tesla and SolarCity tell a different tale.

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IIHS may broaden small-overlap ratingAuto News

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said it may add passenger-side evaluations to its influential crashworthiness ratings program after it found that several small crossovers showed disparities in driver- and passenger-side protection in the...

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Nissan promotes communications execsAuto News

Nissan has promoted its two senior U.S. corporate communications executives, David Reuter and Kristina Adamski.

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UAW says VW reneged on deal to recognize union at Tenn. plantAuto News

A top UAW official said Volkswagen walked back on a promise to recognize the union at the automaker's Chattanooga plant -- and the union says it has a document to prove it.

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FCA dealers get software to prevent rollaways of recalled Jeep Grand CherokeesAuto News

Fiat Chrysler has sent its dealers new software allowing them to install a software-based 'Auto Park' feature in 2014-15 Jeep Grand Cherokees intended to prevent the vehicles from moving when the driver's side door is open and the...

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Musk sees $1 trillion Tesla but shares drop over SolarCity dealAuto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company's proposed acquisition of SolarCity could eventually push the electric car maker's valuation to $1 trillion, but investors strongly disagreed.

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Kia Tops Porsche to Win Quality Crown (6/22/16)

Kia tops Porsche to win quality crown; Nissan probes Mitsubishi; Toyota, Tesla among ‘Smartest...
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Tesla, Toyota cited by MIT Tech Review for smart initiativesAuto News

Two automakers -- Tesla and Toyota -- made the cut in MIT Technology Review's list of the '50 Smartest Companies' in 2016.

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Mercedes cleared to sell 2017 E class in U.S.Auto News

The redesigned 2017 E-class sedan is on its way to U.S. dealerships after Mercedes-Benz received its final necessary certification approvals earlier this week.

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Kia leads industry in J.D. Power quality studyAuto News

Kia overtook Porsche to lead the industry in J.D. Power's annual report card on vehicle quality, marking the first time in 27 years that a nonpremium brand has topped the list.

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UAW set to strike Monday at Sakthi Automotive in DetroitAuto News

Union employees plan to strike at aluminum castings supplier Sakthi Automotive Group Inc. USA in Detroit for what they say are unfair labor practices.

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Musk sees $1 trillion Tesla as shares drop over SolarCity dealAuto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the proposed acquisition of his SolarCity could eventually push the electric car maker's valuation to $1 trillion, but investors disagreed.

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Musk buys Musk -- Tesla's SolarCity deal by the numbersAuto News

Tesla's offer to buy SolarCity for as much as $2.86 billion in stock boggles the mind. There's basically two ways to look at why Musk is behind the deal.

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Musk buys Musk -- Tesla&'s SolarCity deal by the numbersAuto News

Elon Musk's Tesla Motors just made an offer to buy Elon Musk's SolarCity for as much as $2.86 billion. The mind boggles.

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Nissan reviews Mitsubishi fuel economy claims as due diligence continuesAuto News

Nissan is looking into whether Mitsubishi Motors may have faked fuel economy figures outside of Japan as part of Nissan's due diligence review of the company before finalizing its plan to buy a 34 percent stake for 237 billion yen ($2.28 billion).

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Tesla dangles up to $2.8 billion in stock to buy solar panel maker SolarCity Auto News

Tesla offered to acquire solar panel maker SolarCity in an all-stock deal worth as much as $2.8 billion as the EV maker looks to get into the market for sustainable energy for homes and businesses.

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Tesla dangles up to $2.8 billion to buy solar panel maker SolarCity Auto News

Tesla offered to acquire solar panel maker SolarCity in an all-stock deal worth as much as $2.8 billion as the EV maker looks to get into the market for sustainable energy for homes and businesses.

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Tesla offers to buy solar panel maker SolarCity Auto News

Tesla made an offer to acquire solar panel maker SolarCity in an all-stock deal worth as much as $2.8 billion, as the electric carmaker looks to get into the market for sustainable energy for homes and businesses.

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Faraday cleared to test self-driving cars on California roadsAuto News

Faraday Future plans to begin testing prototype self-driving electric vehicles on California roads later this year after winning approval from the state.

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Before the Cavs' big win, auto ad agency urged fans to believeAuto News

When the Cleveland Cavaliers were down 2-0 to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, and things looked bleak, ad agency Tier10 shot an inspiring spot for Ohioans about the power of belief.

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North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year jury adds SUV awardAuto News

As more consumers focus on SUVs and crossovers, so too will one of the auto industry's most coveted awards.

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GM, Ford Lead American-Made List (6/21/16)

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CarMax quarterly earnings slide 3.6% despite revenue gainAuto News

CarMax's latest quarterly earnings slid 3.6 percent, dragged down by expenses related to store openings, share-based compensation and hail damage to vehicles at the company's stores in Texas.

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FCA will stop equipping new vehicles with Takata airbags slated for recallAuto News

Fiat Chrysler said it will soon cease equipping new vehicles with the type of Takata airbag inflators that U.S. auto safety regulators said must all be recalled by the end of 2019.

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Should NHTSA take another look at automatic transmission shifters?Auto News

The days when you could seamlessly transition from one brand of car to another and shift the vehicle into gear without thinking about it are gone.

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FCA launches latest Chrysler Pacifica ads with comedian Jim GaffiganAuto News

The latest chapter of Chrysler's Pacifica 'Dad Brand' campaign launched over Father's Day weekend. The spots feature actor and comedian Jim Gaffigan, who also appeared in the campaign's first set of videos in April.

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GM crossovers, Ford F-150 ranked highest for American contentAuto News

GM and Ford finished first and second in a study that takes a look at a vehicle's American makeup. GM's crossover trio of the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia had the high score of 90 in the 2016 Kogod Made in America Auto Index.

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Jaguar Land Rover copycat lawsuit proceeds despite patent cancellationAuto News

China's cancellation of Jaguar Land Rover's patent on the Range Rover Evoque will not stop it from going after an alleged Chinese copycat in a separate unfair competition and copyright proceeding, a Jaguar Land Rover spokesman said today.

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BMW seeks partners in race to build self-driving car's brainAuto News

BMW is accelerating plans to acquire technology expertise in a race with the likes of Apple and Google to make cars smart enough to react like human drivers.

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VW board chief Diess in probe over market manipulation, reports sayAuto News

VW brand chief Herbert Diess and former VW Group CEO Martin Winterkorn are under investigation over suspected market manipulation related to the automaker's diesel-emissions scandal, reports said.

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Oil change shops oppose Calif. bill on service intervalsAuto News

Major auto aftermarket and service organizations, including the Tire Industry Association, are opposing a California state bill they argue would set unrealistic restrictions on vehicle oil changes within the state.

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VW board chief Diess in probe over market manipulation, report saysAuto News

VW brand chief Herbert Diess and former VW Group CEO Martin Winterkorn are under investigation over suspected market manipulation related to the automaker's diesel-emissions scandal, a German press report said.

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VW board chef Diess in criminal probe over market manipulation, report saysAuto News

VW brand chief Herbert Diess and former VW Group CEO Martin Winterkorn are under investigation over suspected market manipulation related to the automaker's diesel-emissions scandal, a German press report said.

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Hyundai to the rescue tops viral listAuto News

Hyundai saves the day for a young soccer fan in this week's top campaign.

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Cadillac Dealer Plan Under Scrutiny (6/20/16)

Dealers put Cadillac incentive plan under microscope; High court rejects service adviser OT; FCA...
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Cadillac Dealer Plan Under Scrutiny (6/20/16)

Dealers put Cadillac incentive plan under microscope; High court rejects service adviser OT; FCA...
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Uber rival jabs 'surge pricing' in New York ad campaignAuto News

A rival of ride-hailing service Uber is taking humorous swipes at the company for its surge pricing in a new ad campaign in New York City.

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Dealers claim victory after U.S. Supreme Court vacates service adviser overtime rulingAuto News

Auto dealers claimed victory today after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lower court's decision that dealership service advisers are eligible for overtime pay under U.S. labor law.

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Talking Cadillac on collision course with Silicon ValleyAuto News

General Motors is rolling out a sedan laden with gadgets that track other cars on the road and can automatically brake to avoid collisions, fulfilling a safety vision decades in the making.

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Bosch still finds N. America fertileAuto News

Already the industry's largest global supplier, Robert Bosch sees big growth ahead in North America through 2020.

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Oil change shops oppose Calif. bill on service intervalsAuto News

Major auto aftermarket and service organizations, including the Tire Industry Association, are opposing a California state bill they argue would set unrealistic restrictions on vehicle oil changes within the state.

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U.S. Supreme Court sends service adviser overtime case back to lower courtAuto News

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to rule on a case that could have made overtime pay for dealership service advisers the law of the land. In a 6-2 vote, the justices vacated an earlier decision by the 9th U.S.

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Fiat Chrysler to investigate crash that killed 'Star Trek' actor Anton YelchinAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said on Monday it would investigate a crash involving a recalled 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee that killed Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin.

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Fiat Chrysler to investigate crash that killed 'Star Trek' actorAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said on Monday it would investigate a crash involving a recalled 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee that killed Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin.

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VW board member and ex-CEO Winterkorn in criminal probe over market manipulationAuto News

A current member of Volkswagen Group's management board is the target of a criminal investigation, along with ex-CEO Martin Winterkorn, over market manipulation related to the automaker's diesel-emissions scandal.

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Speedometer case prompts U.S. Supreme Court to reject challenge to patent reviewsAuto News

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled against Cuozzo Speed Technologies Corp. in its challenge to a federal agency's procedures for canceling patents in a case involving a vehicle speedometer that tells drivers when they are speeding.

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Timing of ex-VW CEO's diesel-emissions disclosure probed by German prosecutorsAuto News

German public prosecutors are looking at whether former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn informed investors soon enough about the potential cost of the diesel-emissions scandal, adding to the legal woes weighing on Europe's largest carmaker.

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Icahn raises offer for remaining stake in Federal-MogulAuto News

Activist investor Carl Icahn raised his bid to acquire the remaining stake in auto parts supplier Federal-Mogul.

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VW could face new German probe related to emissions disclosureAuto News

German public prosecutors are looking at how Volkswagen AG informed investors about its diesel-emissions scandal, potentially adding to the mounting legal woes that weigh on Europe's largest carmaker, people familiar with the situation said.

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Icahn raises takeover offer for Federal-Mogul to $8 a share Auto News

Federal-Mogul's largest stockholder, activist investor Carl Icahn, raised his offer to buy the remaining 18 percent of the auto parts maker, though he didn't offer a premium over the most recent stock price.

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GM revises South Africa output schedule as economy slowsAuto News

General Motors has adjusted output levels at its South African assembly operations and is considering options including voluntary job cuts as the automaker prepares for a further drop in local sales.

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Tesla prepares for South Korea debut in challenge to HyundaiAuto News

Tesla is preparing for its debut in South Korea as the U.S. electric-car maker looks to challenge Hyundai at home.

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3 workers injured at Kia&'s new plant in MexicoAuto News

Three workers were injured at a new Kia Motors factory in northern Mexico on Saturday, after one fell into a sewer ditch and two others attempted a rescue but were also hurt, the head of emergency services said.

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Jeep's small models to soldier onAuto News

Jeep will extend production of the Compass and Patriot into the 2017 model year as it prepares to build a successor in Mexico in early 2017, Automotive News has learned.

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More and more, CEO pay is linked to stockAuto News

Outgoing Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. CEO Roy Armes topped the list of the 42 highest paid CEOs at publicly traded U.S.-based automotive companies in 2015.

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BMW's Mexico plant will have wide rangeAuto News

BMW's new Mexico plant, slated to begin producing the next-generation 3-series sedan in 2019, will be capable of building any of the automaker's rear-wheel-drive vehicles.

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Red tape snags Mercedes E-ClassAuto News

A certification slowdown means Mercedes-Benz dealers will have to wait longer than expected to sell the redesigned 2017 E-class sedan.

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No takers for Ford's lease sharing planAuto News

In March, Ford Credit launched Ford Credit Link, a pilot lease sharing program that allows three to six customers to share a lease, scheduling their driving time and dividing payments any way they'd like.

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Is Dodge taking Journey to Italy?Auto News

Fiat Chrysler will shift Dodge Journey production from Mexico to Italy when the compact crossover is redesigned for the 2019 model year, supplier sources say.

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Dealer lobby to scrutinize Cadillac planAuto News

Dealer attorneys say the outline presented to retailers so far indicates that Cadillac's dealer-incentive plan may test the bounds of state franchise laws meant to protect dealers from unequal treatment by the factory.

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Small-car prices sink at resaleAuto News

After years of new-vehicle lease growth, a surge in the flow of off-lease vehicles has started. It's already depressing prices of small cars -- used and new -- that consumers don't want anyway. Automakers are taking steps to cope.

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Dealers vulnerable to hackers, survey warnsAuto News

A new survey suggests some dealerships could be vulnerable to cyber attacks that would endanger the personal information of their customers.

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Dissecting dealers' attitudesAuto News

NADA's latest survey of dealers' views on brands' value, policies and people yielded few surprises in the top- and bottom-ranked brands. But some of the changes in the middle were notable.

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A dealer's journey from survivor to successorAuto News

Sam Slaughter, owner of the Sellers Auto Group in suburban Detroit, talks in this QandA about how having leukemia at age 25 affected his life decisions and management style, as well as his views on Internet marketing and the role of the service...

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Dealer poised to ride Kia's riseAuto News

Lady luck has been kind to Ken Phillips, the country's top Kia dealer by volume. Now he hopes that trend continues with the opening of his multimillion-dollar Car Pros Kia store in Carson, Calif., along the busy Interstate 405 freeway.

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Dealer puts heart into sales promotionAuto News

A partnership between Sheehy Auto Stores and the American Heart Association has several goals, including charitable giving, educational outreach, and oh, selling 7,000 vehicles in 50 days from mid-May to early July.

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Long wait puts VW in a holeAuto News

Even as Volkswagen nears a settlement with regulators on a package of repair proposals and customer compensation, it faces a long road ahead in restoring consumer confidence in the brand and rebuilding sales volume, dealers and analysts say.

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Supplier M&A is glowing hot againAuto News

Supplier MandA surged last year as conglomerates sorted out what's profitable and what's not. In the center of it? Interiors.

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How GM contained quake's ripple effectAuto News

An April earthquake in Japan forced the closure of four GM plants in North America - but the fallout could have been far worse if not for changes in GM's supply chain management to keep parts flowing to key plants.

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Mulally&'s fast track to fameAuto News

Nine years and 10 months ago, Alan Mulally was an aerospace executive whom almost nobody east of Seattle had ever heard of. Next month, he'll enter the Automotive Hall of Fame. Ford. Sloan. Iacocca. Mulally. Pretty neat company.

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How the Grand Cherokee became a JeepAuto News

The Last American CEO, a new book co-authored by ex-American Motors CEO Joe Cappy and former Ford and Chrysler public relations chief Jason Vines, describes Chrysler's acquisition of AMC from Renault in 1987 -- a momentous deal largely...

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Mueller's plan for a leaner and humbler VWAuto News

Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller last week unveiled a 15-point strategic plan to transform a hierarchical, engineering-driven German carmaker plagued by low margins in its core business into a nimble company of entrepreneurs focused on serving its...

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Across the border, a safety chasmAuto News

In the past few years, auto sales in Mexico have surged to record levels, thanks to plentiful financing and aggressive competition to get small, cheap cars into the hands of the working class.

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Toyota: New Prius plug-in ready for prime timeAuto News

The first Prius plug-in hybrid was a 'failure,' Toyota acknowledges. Now the company really want to sell it.

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Mercedes plans multiple electrified vehicles for U.S.Auto News

Mercedes-Benz' U.S. boss said a long-range electric vehicle that will be introduced at October's Paris auto show is just the tip of the iceberg for the brand's electrification strategy.

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Volkswagen to phase out more than 40 car models, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen will stop producing more than 40 car models in the coming years as part of a new strategy by Europe's biggest automaker, a German newspaper reported on Saturday.

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Toyota's new spirit of cooperationAuto News

Toyota has left a trail of failed partnerships, from its fling with Tesla Motors to its hybrid-truck venture with Ford. But is Toyota really that hard to get along with?

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BMW exec: Car hacking is a familiar threatAuto News

BMW employs hackers to foil future hackers. But the company's larger focus is on how to make the most of next-gen connectivity.

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Pickups with a French accentAuto News

This month, Faurecia added to its growing list of pickup seat jobs when it launched a factory in Simpsonville, Ky., to make seats for the Ford Super Duty pickup.

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Doing business amid the dustAuto News

Germain Ford, in Columbus, Ohio, continued to operate even as construction crews tore down an existing dealership and built a new one immediately adjacent on the same site. Here's how they did it, without resorting to trailers or tents.

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NHTSA to probe 135,000 older Toyota SUVs for steering, brakesAuto News

Steering and braking problems linked to two crashes and five injuries in 135,000 Toyota SUVs prompted the opening of a federal safety probe.

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Kia, Hyundai recall over 400,000 vehicles to fix 4 glitchesAuto News

Hyundai-Kia is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles for four separate safety glitches that cover front lower control arms, faulty hood latches and seat belt retractor screws that may be improperly installed.

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GM seeks to dismiss claims for recalled vehicles' lost valueAuto News

A lawyer for General Motors on Friday asked a U.S.

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Tower's board OKs $100 million stock buyback programAuto News

Tower International, which makes a variety of metal components for cars and trucks, said its board authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100 million of the company's common stock.

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Durr opens consolidated technical center in suburban DetroitAuto News

Durr AG, the No. 1 global builder of automotive paint shops, has consolidated three Detroit-area facilities into a $40 million technical center in Southfield, Mich.

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For Europe's Small Cars, It's War (6/17/16)

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Marchionne says Trump win could impact North America productionAuto News

Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says if Donald Trump is elected U.S. president, the way he manages the North American Free Trade Agreement may affect the carmaker's production options in the region.

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Canadian supplier Linamar says it has talked with Apple, GoogleAuto News

Canadian supplier Linamar has talked with Apple and Google about potentially supplying the technology giants if they begin making cars.

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Mexican supplier Tremec to establish U.S. plant, headquarters in suburban DetroitAuto News

A Mexico City-based transmission supplier Tremec plans to invest $54 million to establish a manufacturing plant and U.S. headquarters in suburban Detroit, a move that will create 133 jobs, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. said Thursday.

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Next-generation Toyota Prius has solar roof for Europe, JapanAuto News

The solar panels on the roof of the upcoming Prius plug-in hybrid in Europe and Japan may also be coming to the U.S. version of the car if Toyota can overcome U.S. rollover regulations.

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Chevy prices Cruze hatchback from $22,190Auto News

When the 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback reaches U.S. dealerships this fall, it will come with a starting price of $22,190, including a $875 destination charge.

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Michigan governor vetoes aftermarket parts billAuto News

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder vetoed a bill Thursday that would limit access to aftermarket-repair parts, saying the law would increase costs to consumers and hurt the state's aftermarket industry.

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Buick kicks off Envision campaign with new commercialAuto News

Buick is launching an advertising campaign for the Envision compact crossover Thursday during the U.S. Open golf tournament, marking the rollout of the brand's first major vehicle launch in more than three years.

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German Luxury, Made in Mexico (6/16/16)

German luxury, made in Mexico: Plants to build BMW 3 series, electric Audi Q5; ‘Profit...
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Infiniti recalls 60,000 Q50 sedans globally for steering glitchAuto News

Infiniti is recalling roughly 60,000 Q50 models globally because the steering system that is key to the sedan's autonomous driving capabilities could malfunction.

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Ford's F-150, despite overhaul, still faces emissions, mpg hurdlesAuto News

Some versions of the new Ford F-150 -- the company's crown jewel given a complete overhaul in recent years -- still don't meet the government's 2016 emission and fuel-economy mandates.

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BMW to build next-gen 3-series sedan in Mexico starting in 2019Auto News

BMW will revive North America output of its best-selling U.S. model when it begins producing the next-generation 3-series sedan in a new factory in Mexico starting in 2019.

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FCA's Mopar offers limited edition Ram Rebel for 2016Auto News

Fiat Chrysler's Mopar brand will offer a limited-edition, accessorized version of the 2016 Ram Rebel, the first time that the brand has used a pickup for its once-a-year special edition.

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Some versions of the Ford F-150 face regulatory problems following overhaulAuto News

Some versions of the new Ford F-150 -- the company's crown jewel given a complete overhaul in recent years -- still don't meet the government's 2016 emission and fuel-economy mandates.

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VW diesel emissions settlement deadline extended by U.S. judgeAuto News

A federal judge late on Wednesday extended the deadline for Volkswagen, U.S. government regulators and owners of nearly 500,000 2.0 liter vehicles to reach a final diesel emissions settlement until June 28.

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U.S. indicts two Japanese auto suppliers for bid-riggingAuto News

Two Japanese auto suppliers, Tokai Kogyo Co. and Maruyasu Industries Co., were indicted on Wednesday on price-fixing charges along with five executives, the U.S. Justice Department said.

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Buick, GMC ad agencies consolidated by parent PublicisAuto News

Publicis Groupe has made a key leadership change on its GM account -- handling Buick and GMC -- as it combines the Detroit offices of Leo Burnett's and DigitasLBi to service the automaker as a single unit.

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BMW recalls X3, X4 to repair child restraint anchor barsAuto News

BMW is recalling 188,670 X3 and X4 crossovers in the U.S. to fix potentially faulty lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats.

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NADA Academy expands offerings for dealership personnelAuto News

The National Automobile Dealers Association is building on its NADA Academy training program by launching NADA Academy Plus, which will require attendance from a dealership 'full-time student' along with five department managers, the...

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Mercedes prices base 2017 E-class sedan nearly $1,000 lower than 2016 versionAuto News

Mercedes-Benz is lowering the base price of its E-class sedan by nearly $1,000. The redesigned 2017 E class starts at $53,075, including shipping, for the entry-level E300 rear-wheel-drive sedan.

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Accord Hybrid Lands as Segment Drags (6/15/16)

48-mpg Accord Hybrid arrives as segment slumps; Primed for new Prius plug-in; BMW recalls X3, X4;...
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Fiat Chrysler gets randd investment from OntarioAuto News

Ontario will provide up to $85.8 million Canadian ($66.5 million) to Fiat Chrysler to help fund training and research.

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Fiat Chrysler gets randd investment from OntarioAuto News

Ontario will provide up to $85.8 million Canadian ($66.5 million) to Fiat Chrysler to help fund training and research.

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FCA will get up to $66.5 million from Ontario for randd, Pacifica-related trainingAuto News

Ontario will provide up to $85.8 million Canadian ($66.5 million) to Fiat Chrysler to help fund training and research.

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FCA will get up to $66.5 million from Ontario for randd, Pacifica-related trainingAuto News

Ontario will provide up to $85.8 million Canadian ($66.5 million) to Fiat Chrysler to help fund training and research.

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Tesla to open gallery at Nordstrom in L.A. Auto News

Nordstrom shoppers in California will soon be able to check out a Tesla Model X while they browse the store's clothing selections.

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FCA will get up to $66.5 million from Ontario for randd, Pacifica-related trainingAuto News

Ontario will provide up to $85.8 million Canadian ($66.5 million) to Fiat Chrysler to help fund training and research.

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Industry experts see limited FandI growth aheadAuto News

Auto dealers' FandI profit per vehicle is booming. Most industry insiders expect per-unit FandI profit growth to continue, but they say the period of double-digit increases is over.

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FCA to receive $66.5 million from Ontario for randd, Pacifica-related trainingAuto News

The Canadian province of Ontario will provide up to $85.8 million Canadian ($66.5 million) to Fiat Chrysler to help fund training and research.

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Uber, seeking to boost capital, plans to raise up to $2 billion, report saysAuto News

Ride-hailing company Uber is seeking to raise $1 billion to $2 billion in a leveraged loan, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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Uber, seeking to boost capital, plans to raise $1-2 billion, report saysAuto News

Ride-hailing company Uber is seeking to raise $1 billion to $2 billion in a leveraged loan, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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VW said to weigh asset sales in end to era of empire buildingAuto News

Volkswagen is shifting away from its era of empire building with plans to bundle its fragmented components businesses and review its portfolio for possible asset sales.

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VW plans to merge components units, conduct asset reviews, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen AG plans to bundle the components businesses of its different brands to save costs and will review disposing of peripheral assets, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg, as part of a sweeping strategy review by CEO Matthias...

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Electric car startups fueled by Chinese money aim to catch TeslaAuto News

A few miles from Tesla's Palo Alto headquarters, a Silicon Valley startup plans to challenge the electric car maker with a rival family of vehicles designed and built in the U.S. with major backing from Chinese investors.

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Supplier SRG plans to move HQ within Detroit suburbsAuto News

Exterior trim supplier SRG Global Inc. is moving its world headquarters in suburban Detroit to Troy from Warren.

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Florida dealerships grapple with Orlando nightclub shootingsAuto News

Florida's auto dealership community is responding in a variety of ways to the tragic Orlando nightclub shootings on Sunday. One nearby dealership co-owner, still in shock, can barely talk about it.

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VW opens California parts distribution centerAuto News

A 143,000-square-foot distribution center in Rocklin, Calif., is fully operational to distribute parts to 94 Volkswagen and Audi dealerships in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California, VW Group of America said today.

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Cadillac touts Surround Vision video-recording system on CT6Auto News

Cadillac's flagship sedan has a new set of eyes. The CT6 utilizes four of the sedan's seven exterior cameras for a surround-view video recording system.

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What's really behind Chevy's attacks: GM thinks the Ford F-150 is vulnerableAuto News

The rocks General Motors is dumping on Ford's aluminum-bodied F-150 were a long time coming. For the first time in decades, the F-150 looks vulnerable to GM.

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Lexus again tops NADA Dealer Attitude Survey Auto News

Lexus ranked first overall in the Winter 2016 NADA Dealer Attitude Survey, followed by Toyota, Subaru and Honda, the National Automobile Dealers Association said today.

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Range Rover readies rival to BMW X6, Mercedes GLE CoupeAuto News

A new Range Rover -- bigger than the Evoque and with coupe styling -- is taking shape at Land Rover. Recent spy photographs taken in Scotland show a longer version of the Range Rover Evoque code-named L560.

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Fiat Chrysler to receive $62 million from Ontario for upgrades, report saysAuto News

Ontario plans to contribute about C$80 million ($62 million) to Fiat Chrysler to cover some of the costs of upgrading its assembly plant in Windsor, the Globe and Mail reported.

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Takata selling shares in automakers to raise cashAuto News

Takata, the embattled airbag maker behind the biggest automotive safety recall, said it's selling shares it owns in automakers to raise funds as the company faces compensation claims for its defective devices.

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Nissan develops new ethanol fuel cells to jump infrastructure hurdleAuto News

Nissan has developed a new kind of fuel cell drivetrain for cars that taps an onboard tank of ethanol instead of pressurized hydrogen, delivering a cheaper and safer ride that it says is more user friendly.

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Nissan developing powertrain fueled by ethanolAuto News

Nissan said it's developing a system that will power vehicles with electricity generated from bio-ethanol, as the company spreads its bets on alternative fuels for future transportation.

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Hyundai's musical guide to safety techAuto News

Safety systems make for viral content. That's the lesson from this week's top new spots to make our rankings.

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Honda joins pickup bed fray between Chevy, FordAuto News

Honda is stepping into the battle between Ford and Chevrolet over the strength of their pickup truck beds.

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Non-BMW dealers can buy off-lease vehicles from BMW FinancialAuto News

BMW Financial, assisted by Cox Automotive, is making its off-lease vehicles available to non-BMW dealers. The move comes in anticipation of many years of growth in the number of off-lease vehicles.

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124 Spider: America's best FiatAuto News

The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider is stylish, fun to drive and priced well under $30,000 for all but the top version.

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Honda joins pickup truck fray between Chevy and FordAuto News

Honda is stepping into the battle between Ford and Chevrolet over the strength of their pickup truck beds.

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GMC launches rear-seat alert in 2017 AcadiaAuto News

As the temperatures rise outside, children, pets and other personal items can be mistakenly left in a vehicle with blistering heat. GMC is looking to change that.

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Dealers see FandI profits returning to EarthAuto News

Auto dealers' FandI profit per vehicle is soaring. Most industry insiders expect per-unit FandI profit growth to continue, but they say the period of double-digit increases is over.

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Volvo's hopes for S90 flagshipAuto News

Volvo Car USA expects to sell about 15,000 of its new S90 flagship in a full year and capture about 5 percent of the midsize import sedan segment.

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Volkswagen awards global media business to Omnicom's PHD Auto News

Volkswagen Group has selected Omnicom's PHD as its global media agency following a lengthy competitive review, a person familiar with the matter told Advertising Age, an affiliate of Automotive News.

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Takata sees initial interest from up to 30 potential investors, report saysAuto News

As many as 30 potential investors have indicated initial interest in providing financial support for embattled Japanese airbag maker Takata, two people briefed on the talks told Reuters.

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Johnson Controls to double N.A. production of stop-start batteriesAuto News

Johnson Controls said it plans to invest $245 million through 2020 to double North American production of absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries for vehicles with stop-start systems.

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DARCARS: A succession plan gone awryAuto News

Many family-owned dealerships have opaque succession plans. In DARCARS' case, the issue, which had simmered unresolved for years, eventually led to a lawsuit filed by Tamara Darvish against DARCARS, now run by her half brothers, and her father.

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Volvo's hopes for S90 flagshipAuto News

Volvo Car USA expects to sell about 15,000 of its new S90 flagship in a full year and capture about 5 percent of the midsize import sedan segment.

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How a dealer tackled inventory problemAuto News

Smart dealership managers are remembering the lessons they learned in the Great Recession. For them, stocking the right vehicles at the right time allows their stores to turn inventory quickly and profitably.

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World changes, but Nissan's GT-R still screamsAuto News

Sales of Nissan's GT-R are almost too small to bother with. But the automaker continues to invest in a new generation of its pricey sports car, and for good reason.

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Is Ford moving on mobility?Auto News

As automakers align themselves with partners from Silicon Valley, Ford has been conspicuously quiet. What is Ford up to?

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A car that knows how you feelAuto News

BMW CEO Harald Krueger said the breakneck speed of technological advances is giving automakers new rivals such as Tesla but also new opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence.

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ATandT touts its car connectionsAuto News

ATandT, which provides wireless services for a growing number of automotive brands, has launched its first ad campaign touting the benefits of wireless connectivity in vehicles.

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124 Spider: America's best FiatAuto News

The 2017 Fiat 124 Spider is stylish, fun to drive and priced well under $30,000 for all but the top version.

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As EchoPark expands, format becomes flexibleAuto News

Sonic Automotive is discovering that it has to be flexible in the design of its stand-alone EchoPark used-car stores as it seeks to expand into more markets. Stores' footprints, height and even service offerings will vary to meet local requirements.

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Chevy opens an aluminum can on FordAuto News

A Chevy ad campaign built on the floor of Ford's gashed-up pickup bed makes the one-upmanship typically seen in truck marketing look like a schoolyard shoving match. Why did Chevy hit so hard?

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How to give control back to hands-off drivers?Auto News

As industry engineers and designers contemplate the transition to more vehicle autonomy, they're looking especially hard at what happens when drivers take control of a car that has been in autonomous mode.

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Reinventing the steering wheelAuto News

As we enter the autonomous-vehicle age, some wonder whether the steering wheel might suffer the same fate as the tiller, which disappeared from cars after guiding the first horseless carriages.

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Tech race pits haves vs. have-notsAuto News

Self-driving cars -- or more precisely, the technology that guides them -- won't be cheap will require deep pockets and could force some niche carmakers to sit on the sidelines. But even big competitors know they can't go it alone.

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Can Subarus look as hot as they sell?Auto News

Subaru takes aim at better styling to keep the brand's sales streak going. A new design language launches this year with the redesigned Impreza.

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Faraday names Ferrari exec Mattiacci global brand chiefAuto News

Electric vehicle startup Faraday Future appointed longtime Ferrari executive Marco Mattiacci to the post of global brand and commercial officer.

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Porsche ends ad campaign featuring Muhammad AliAuto News

Porsche's 911 TV spot featuring the computerized likeness of Muhammad Ali has been pulled from airwaves following the boxing great's death as a show of respect.

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Tesla to clarify how customers may disclose problemsAuto News

Tesla Motors on Friday revised a nondisclosure clause in its customer repair agreements after a U.S.

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Volvo done with disappearing actAuto News

Bodil Eriksson has been leading the rebirth of Volvo Car USA from the marketing side, making the Swedish brand's advertising more cohesive and consistent as it emerges from a period of invisibility.

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Bold bet on a 727-hp MustangAuto News

Lebanon Ford's improbable promotion for a 727-hp Mustang GT went viral, catapulting the Ohio dealership into the national spotlight. Now it's selling more of the supercharged pony cars than it has time to count.

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Nissan let dealers vet new adsAuto News

To quickly shift gears on its U.S. advertising message this year, Nissan made sure to involve its dealer body in the campaign.

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Tesla to clarify how customers may disclose problems, NHTSA saysAuto News

Tesla agreed to revise its customer repair agreements to allow owners to report potential safety issues to U.S. auto safety regulators, a government spokesman said.

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Toyota, amid slow sedan sales, holds price on Camry for 2017Auto News

Toyota is holding the price on the 2017 Camry while adding some minor equipment upgrades on higher trims. The pricing on the best-selling car in the U.S. for 14 years in a row comes amid a soft market for traditional sedans.

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Chevy launches partnership with country star Luke Bryan; Kid Rock deal endsAuto News

Taking aim at country-music fans, Chevrolet said today it selected Luke Bryan as a brand ambassador for the next three years. The move follows the end of Chevy's business relationship with Detroit rock star Kid Rock.

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Chevy launches promotional partnership with country star Luke BryanAuto News

Taking aim at country-music fans, Chevrolet said today it selected Luke Bryan as a brand ambassador for the next three years.

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Ford's Answer to German Luxury (6/10/16)

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Musk, in defense of Tesla, channels his inner TrumpAuto News

Elon Musk should be awarded an honorary degree from Trump University for his tendency to write off any negative story as a dishonest smear attempt regardless of the evidence.

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GM Canada to hire 700 engineers in push for self-driving carsAuto News

General Motors plans to hire about 700 engineers in Canada as it expands randd into self-driving cars and other technology.

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Toyota tells U.S. dealers to disclose future Takata recallsAuto News

Toyota said Friday it had told its U.S. dealers to disclose, at the time of sale, the identity of vehicles with defective Takata airbag inflators that will be subject to recalls by 2018.

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GM to expand to 1,000 engineering jobs in CanadaAuto News

General Motors said on Friday it will expand its Canadian engineering base to reach a total of about 1,000 jobs in Canada's auto-making province of Ontario as it boosts randd spending on connected and driverless cars.

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GM announces plan for 1,000 new jobs in CanadaAuto News

General Motors said on Friday it will create about 1,000 jobs in Canada's auto-making province of Ontario as it boosts research spending on connected and driverless cars.

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GM announces plan for 1,000 jobs new in CanadaAuto News

General Motors said on Friday it will create about 1,000 jobs in Canada's auto-making province of Ontario as it boosts research spending on connected and driverless cars.

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How Ford's European arm became a money maker againAuto News

Ford of Europe's 6.3 operating margin in the first quarter and its $434 million pre-tax profit were impressive after the automaker lost $42 million during the same period last year.

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Mitsubishi Motors to hire auditor to oversee tech unit, report saysAuto News

Mitsubishi Motors plans to bring in an outside auditor to monitor its technology division, blamed for at least three high-profile cheating scandals, two people familiar with the thinking of the company's leadership told Reuters.

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Mulally, Nader to enter Automotive Hall of FameAuto News

Former Ford CEO Alan Mulally and consumer activist Ralph Nader will join Bertha Benz, the wife and business partner of Carl Benz, who invented the automobile, and engineer Roy Lunn as the latest inductees into the Automotive Hall of Fame.

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GM deal with Navistar paves the way for more midsize pickupsAuto News

General Motors has contracted with Navistar International to build some of its commercial vans, a move aimed at enabling GM to produce more hot-selling Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups.

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NHTSA warns Tesla over non-disclosure pactsAuto News

U.S. auto safety regulators have chastised Tesla Motors over reports that it used nondisclosure agreements with consumers in exchange for covering out-of-warranty repair costs on some of its vehicles.

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Why GM and Ford shares languishAuto News

Executives at Ford and General Motors are chagrined that their genuinely impressive financial results have not won them more love on Wall Street. Instead, share prices are sluggish.

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AIAG collaborates with Wayne State to create new supply chain curriculumAuto News

Wayne State University said it plans to collaborate with the Automotive Industry Action Group to develop degree and certificate programs for the automotive supply chain.

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Google co-founder Page backing two startups making flying cars, report saysAuto News

Google co-founder Larry Page is backing two startups that are working on flying cars, including funding one of them with more than $100 million so far, Bloomberg Businessweek reported Thursday, citing sources.

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Study predicts 21 million autonomous cars sold globally in 2035Auto News

Despite facing an uphill battle of legislation and regulation, 21 million fully and semi-autonomous vehicles will be sold globally in 2035, according to a forecast from IHS Automotive released today.

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GM names Boler-Davis head of global manufacturing, labor relationsAuto News

General Motors has named Alicia Boler-Davis as its head of global manufacturing and labor relations, the latest in a string of high-profile appointments for the long-time GM engineer.

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Lazard in control as momentum builds for Takata solution, report saysAuto News

Investment bank Lazard has sidelined the founding family of Takata as momentum builds to a market-based solution for the Japanese airbag maker embroiled in the auto industry's biggest safety recall, a person briefed on the process told Reuters.

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Ford challenges German luxury cars with Fusion Sport sedanAuto News

Ford says it's taking aim at German luxury cars -- not with its upscale Lincoln brand but with the new Fusion Sport sedan. Ford today said the 2017 Fusion Sport's 2.

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UAW begins reaching out to Tesla workers, official saysAuto News

UAW officials have had contact with employees at Tesla Motors' Fremont, Calif., assembly plant, a top union official said in the latest acknowledgment that the union is interested in organizing the automaker's workers.

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Tesla revives smaller-battery Model S with lower priceAuto News

Tesla is bringing back a 60 kilowatt-hour version of the Model S that costs less than the one it discontinued last year. The new Model S 60 begins at $66,000 before federal or state incentives and can travel 208 miles per charge.

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Zetsche, Uber CEO illustrate wary courtship during tech eventAuto News

A promised showdown between the CEOs of Daimler AG and ride-sharing firm Uber, Silicon Valley's most valuable private company, turned into more of a wary courtship when the two met publicly on Wednesday.

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Karma Automotive to open engineering and sales center in Mich.Auto News

Karma Automotive, the Chinese-owned automaker created by the purchase of bankrupt Fisker Automotive, plans to establish an engineering and sales office in suburban Detroit with 150 new jobs.

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Kia, Mexican state reach deal to cut tax breaks on new plantAuto News

The Mexican state of Nuevo Leon reached a deal with Kia Motors to cut the tax breaks the Korean automaker will receive after building its first Mexican plant in the state.

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Senators urge automakers to disclose new Takata recallsAuto News

U.S. lawmakers want consumers to know if the new car they're buying contains a Takata airbag inflator included in the largest recall in U.S. history.

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Lear to build new Asia headquarters in ShanghaiAuto News

Seating and electronics supplier Lear, in a sign of its continued growth in Asia, plans to build a new headquarters for its Asia-Pacific operations in the Yangpu District of Shanghai.

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U.S. senator urges automakers to disclose new Takata recallsAuto News

WASHINGTON -- A U.S. senator wrote to 14 major automakers on Wednesday, urging them to disclose whether they are selling new vehicles with defective Takata airbag inflators that will be recalled by 2018.

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German investigators probe VW over deleted data, reports sayAuto News

German prosecutors are investigating whether Volkswagen employees deleted data that could be harmful to the company for a week before the carmaker admitted to U.S.

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Toyota says Lexus vehicles need computer reboot at dealerAuto News

Toyota is working to repair a software problem that can disable navigation systems in its Lexus vehicles and that may require a return trip to dealerships to complete repairs.

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GM names Tony Francavilla as head of global qualityAuto News

General Motors has appointed veteran manufacturing executive Tony Francavilla as its global quality chief. Francavilla, 58, replaces the departed Grace Lieblein, who retired at the end of 2015 after working in the position for about a year.

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BMW delivers 100 i3 EVs to Los Angeles Police Dept. Auto News

The Los Angeles Police Department now has 100 BMW i3s on the streets in the City of Angels. The police department began field tests in September 2015. The i3 was tested alongside other EVs but the LAPD ultimately accepted BMW's bid.

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Musk says Samsung may supply batteries to Tesla Energy; Panasonic will supply Model 3Auto News

Tesla Motors may get batteries for its energy unit from Samsung SDI Co., CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter. Musk also said Panasonic will be the exclusive supplier of batteries to the upcoming Model 3 small car.

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Rosekind says nimble rules needed for self-driving carsAuto News

The top U.S. vehicle safety regulator said on Wednesday the government needs to be more nimble in designing rules for self-driving vehicles.

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Arrest made in shootings at UAW local in ChicagoAuto News

A man has been arrested and charged in the shootings of two UAW officials who represent Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant.

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GM Canada to hire up to 1,000 engineers, report saysAuto News

General Motors' Canadian unit is set to announce on Friday that it will hire up to 1,000 engineers, the Globe and Mail newspaper reported late on Tuesday, citing sources.

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Mobility startup movement continues in Detroit this summerAuto News

Another band of startups will use the Motor City as a springboard for their mobility-themed ideas this summer.

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Chevy escalates Silverado advertising battle with Ford F-150Auto News

Chevrolet is escalating its truck battle with Ford through a provocative advertising campaign that claims the Silverado pickup's steel bed is more durable than the F-150's stamped aluminum bed.

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For Nissan ads, it's now product, product, productAuto News

Nissan's newly launched national advertising campaign will beat out a single message for at least the next two years: the product. No stars. No catchy jingles. No clever story lines. And not even any humor.

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Lexus seeks fix for software glitch in navigation systemAuto News

Toyota is working to repair a software problem that can disable navigation systems in its Lexus vehicles and that may require a return trip to dealerships to complete repairs.

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GM criticized by Trump for Mexico investmentsAuto News

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rebuked General Motors on Tuesday, widening his criticism of American companies that have invested in Mexico.

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Judge rules against Tammy Darvish in succession caseAuto News

A Maryland judge summarily dismissed the lawsuit Tamara Darvish filed in 2015 against her father and the company he founded, DARCARS Automotive Group, after she was ousted from the dealership group.

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Ford, Fiat Chrysler truck plants to keep humming this summerAuto News

Ford and Fiat Chrysler are cutting production of smaller cars and idling workers at some North American factories, while boosting output of crossovers and SUVs in reaction to a long-term shift toward larger vehicles. U.S.

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Supply puts a drag on used prices, but Manheim index risesAuto News

An increase in used-vehicle supply has put a drag on used-vehicle prices. But dealers' skills and efficiencies lifted Manheim's monthly Used Vehicle Value Index despite that supply pressure.

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Jeep launches summer campaign for special-edition lineupAuto News

The Jeep brand paired with USA Olympic men's basketball team finalist Paul George and Sony/ATV Music Publishing for its three new summer spots, now airing in the U.S., focusing on the brand's special-edition lineup.

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Investigation cites 'non-transparent practices' by advertising agenciesAuto News

An investigation by the Association of National Advertisers -- the trade association that includes GM and major U.S.

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Marc Stepp, head of UAW's Chrysler department in rocky 1970s, dies at 93Auto News

Marc Stepp, who as head of the UAW's Chrysler department negotiated steep cuts in pay and other benefits for thousands of factory workers as the ailing automaker teetered near bankruptcy and angled for a historic U.S.

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NADA names Fong to head dealership operationsAuto News

The National Automobile Dealers Association today named Peter Fong, 52, as senior vice president of dealership operations. He replaces John Lyboldt, who left NADA to become president of the Truckload Carriers Association.

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Marc Stepp, head of UAW's Chrysler department in rocky 1970s, diesAuto News

Marc Stepp, who as head of the UAW's Chrysler department negotiated steep cuts in pay and other benefits for thousands of factory workers as the ailing automaker teetered near bankruptcy and angled for a historic U.S.

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Spanish supplier Ficosa ramps up hiring for new Tenn. plantAuto News

Spanish auto-parts supplier Ficosa is hiring hundreds of employees for a 270,000-square-foot plant launching production this year in Tennessee.

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Continental Structural Plastics seeking investor; reports say Hanwha interestedAuto News

Auto supplier and composites specialist Continental Structural Plastics is 'seeking a strategic global partner' to support its further growth, and media reports from South Korea say Hanwha Group has expressed interest in acquiring CSP.

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Buick's stealth launchAuto News

Since Buick confirmed plans in December to sell the China-built Envision in the U.S., GM has kept the handsome compact crossover in the automotive equivalent of a witness-protection program.

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Mercedes reshapes GLE for new platformAuto News

When Mercedes-Benz introduces the redesigned GLE crossover, likely in 2018, the automaker also will be showcasing its new MHA vehicle architecture.

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Study predicts 21 million autonomous cars sold globally by 2035Auto News

Despite facing an uphill battle of legislation and regulation, 21 million fully and semi-autonomous vehicles will be sold globally by 2035, according to a forecast from IHS Automotive released today.

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Ford Fiesta footprint to expandAuto News

The Ford Fiesta will grow in size when it is redesigned for the 2018 model year, new spy photographs show.

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Ad industry report cites evidence of 'pervasive' agency rebate collection Auto News

An investigation by the Association of National Advertisers -- the trade association that includes GM and major U.S.

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Nissan bets on Datsun again to crack India's small car marketAuto News

Nissan today launched a compact hatchback from its Datsun stable in India -- its third attempt to crack the country's small- and low-cost car market where it has struggled to make a dent.

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Cascade Engineering seeks 'lasting impact'Auto News

Christina Keller joined Cascade Engineering in 2009 with a background in nonprofit work. She holds an MBA from Cornell University and also worked in consulting in New York.

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Hyundai chairman's son ventures into luxury with Genesis brandAuto News

Hyundai Chairman Chung Mong-Koo proved the South Korean automaker can build reliable, value-for-money cars by beating Toyota and Volkswagen in benchmark U.S. quality surveys. His son now wants to show Hyundai can be synonymous with luxury, too.

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Japanese woman sues Takata, Nissan over airbag injuriesAuto News

A Japanese women has filed a negligence suit against Takata and Nissan after she sustained injuries when a passenger-side airbag made by Takata exploded in her Nissan vehicle last year.

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Infiniti considers offering highway self-driving on new modelsAuto News

Infiniti is considering rolling out highway self-driving capabilities for most new models, its president said today, potentially overtaking German rivals in a race to offer autonomous driving.

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Hyundai chairman's son ventures into luxury with Genesis brandAuto News

Hyundai Chairman Chung Mong Koo proved the South Korean automaker can build reliable, value-for-money cars by beating Toyota and Volkswagen in benchmark U.S. quality surveys. His son now wants to show Hyundai can be synonymous with luxury, too.

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Samsung SDI said to be making progress in talks to supply Tesla Model 3 batteriesAuto News

Samsung SDI is making progress in talks with Tesla to supply batteries for the Model 3 electric car as well as its energy storage products, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

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Barra says 'undervalued' GM can sustain profit long termAuto News

GM CEO Mary Barra made the case in an interview with Bloomberg Television that GM can handle a downturn and sustain profits if the economy slumps in the next few years.

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Swedish soccer player stars in Volvo spotAuto News

Swedish pro soccer player Zlatan Ibrahimovi#263; says to never forget where you came from in a new Volvo spot for the V90 wagon.

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JDC's success is about company, not familyAuto News

Very few family members are actually employed at Tennessee automotive supplier JDC Coatings, which President Michael Frye says allows the company to focus on what's best for the business.

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Ford in talks to build Lincolns in China, report saysAuto News

Ford, aiming to make China the top market for its Lincoln luxury line, is in talks with partner Changan Automobile about producing the brand's vehicles in Chongqing, people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg.

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