Tesla cleared to open store in Virginia capitalAuto News

In a decision released Wednesday, the commissioner of Virginia's Department of Motor Vehicles reversed a September ruling denying Tesla a dealership license to operate a store in Richmond.

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Tesla cleared to open store in Virginia capitolAuto News

In a decision released Wednesday, the commissioner of Virginia's Department of Motor Vehicles reversed a September ruling denying Tesla a dealership license to operate a store in Richmond.

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EPA jolts industry, affirms CO2 standardsAuto News

The EPA proposed to leave in place its greenhouse gas emissions standards for light vehicles through the 2025 model year, a quicker-than-expected move that shocked auto industry officials and set up a major fight between the industry and regulators.

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AutoNation's move into branded F&I products brings profit payoffAuto News

CEO Mike Jackson credits AutoNation's consistent gains in FandI gross profit to its branded product line. AutoNation began selling private-label FandI products at its stores at the end of last year and online in the first quarter of 2016.

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EPA Holds Firm on Emissions Target (11/30/16)

EPA holds firm on mileage, emissions goals; Groups sue NHTSA, seek automatic-braking mandate; Ross...
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Adient to spend $75 million to buy, renovate new headquarters in DetroitAuto News

Adient said today it has acquired the Marquette Building in downtown Detroit -- walking distance from Cobo Center, the home of the Detroit auto show -- for its new global headquarters.

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Trump plans to nominate Wilbur Ross to head U.S. Commerce DepartmentAuto News

President-elect Donald Trump said today he plans to nominate billionaire investor and auto supplier executive Wilbur Ross as Commerce secretary and Todd Ricketts, co-owner of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, as deputy Commerce secretary.

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EPA stands by 2025 emissions standardsAuto News

The EPA has proposed to leave in place its emissions standards for light vehicles through 2025, a move that's likely to be opposed by automakers seeking relief from rules that they say are challenging and costly.

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Safety groups challenge NHTSA on automatic-braking pact Auto News

Auto safety and consumer advocacy groups have sued the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in a bid to force the agency to decide whether to require automatic braking systems on all new light vehicles.

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EPA to finalize 2025 vehicle emissions rules without change, report saysAuto News

The Environmental Protection Agency will announce today a plan to finalize vehicle emissions standards through 2025 -- a move strongly opposed by major automakers and likely to set up a significant fight early in the next administration, two sources...

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Safety groups challenge NHTSA on auto-brake pact Auto News

Auto safety and consumer advocacy groups have sued the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in a bid to force the agency to decide whether to require automatic braking systems on all new light vehicles.

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U.S. EPA to finalize 2025 vehicle emissions rules without change, report saysAuto News

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Porsche campaign celebrates racing successAuto News

In the latest new spot to top our weekly viral video charts, Porsche takes a look back at its successes and challenges in its most recent racing season.

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All-American pickups aimed at China's wealthyAuto News

Ford Motor Co. and General Motors are aiming the pickup, a staple in the United States, at upmarket buyers in China, where most associate trucks with farmers and construction workers.

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Ford's $1 billion profit so far in Europe surpassed annual goalAuto News

Ford has already surpassed a $1 billion profit in Europe through the first three quarters of 2016, well over the company's annual goal and nearly four times as much as it earned there in all of 2015.

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Takata shares slump after influential day trader tweets he sold sharesAuto News

Takata, finalizing a buyer after spurring record auto industry recalls, fell in Tokyo trading after a Japanese day trader told his more than 103,000 Twitter followers he sold shares in the airbag maker.

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Honda prices retooled 2017 CR-V from $24,925Auto News

Honda's redesigned 2017 CR-V will go on sale next month with a price tag remarkably similar to the outgoing model.

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Trump to nominate Elaine Chao for transportation postAuto News

President-elect Donald Trump intends to nominate former U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao to be Secretary of Transportation, his transition team said.

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U.S. judge delays court hearing on VW 3.0-liter dieselsAuto News

District Judge Charles Breyer delayed a Wednesday court hearing on Volkswagen Group's plan to address 80,000 polluting Audi, Porsche and VW 3.0-liter vehicles.

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Former FCA general counsel Loeb joins Chicago law firmAuto News

Fiat Chrysler's former senior vice president and general counsel, Marjorie Loeb, has been named a partner in the corporate and securities practice of Mayer Brown in Chicago, the law firm announced today.

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Electric car startup Lucid plans $700 million plant in Ariz.Auto News

Electric car startup Lucid Motors plans to invest $700 million to build a new production facility in Casa Grande, Ariz., the automaker said today.

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Trump to nominate Elaine Chao for transportation post, reports sayAuto News

Former U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao is expected to be nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to be Secretary of Transportation, according to multiple media reports.

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Diesel Cayennes To Be Fixed, Sold As Used (11/29/16)

Porsche’s diesel Cayennes to be fixed, sold as used; Clash of the VW Group brands?; Consumer...
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Ford expects $1 billion profit in Europe for 2016, Farley saysAuto News

Ford of Europe boss Jim Farley said today the automaker expects to make a $1 billion profit in Europe this year, an increase over the $259 million it earned there in 2015.

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Toyota Supra profile emerges in new photosAuto News

Toyota's next-gen Supra, being developed in collaboration with BMW, has been spotted again by spy photographers, this time with less camouflage.

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Ford Fiesta subcompact undergoes evolutionary makeoverAuto News

The seventh-generation Ford Fiesta, one of the automaker's top-selling models worldwide, will receive an updated grille but remain similar in size and style to the current model.

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Big, brash and the anti-wagon: What people think of Subaru Viziv-7Auto News

Subaru is taking another crack at the seven-seat crossover market with the Viziv-7 concept. Designed specifically for the United States, the concept is more about size than styling. Here's what people are saying about the concept.

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Heart-stopping and dirty play: Chevy Colorado ZR2 and what people are sayingAuto News

Chevrolet plans a high-performance, off-road version of the Colorado, dubbed the ZR2. It debuted this month at the Los Angeles Auto Show and will target two key rivals: the Ford F-150 Raptor and Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road.

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Trump to nominate Elaine Chao for transportation post, report saysAuto News

President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao to head the Transportation Department, a source with knowledge of the decision said today.

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Ford pushes toughness with Super DutyAuto News

In the latest new spot to top our weekly viral video charts, Ford says 'tough guys don't skip.'

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Ford to pay $63.8 million to Brazilian state after '99 plant cancelationAuto News

Ford Motor Co. will pay 217 million reais ($63.8 million) to the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul after the parties settled a lawsuit, newspaper Folha de S. Paulo reported today.

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Nissan to offer maintenance alerts in foray into connected carsAuto News

Nissan Motor Co. will make its first major foray into Internet-connected cars by offering an option in some new vehicles that will use big data to notify drivers when vehicle maintenance is required.

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Delphi taps Intel for chips in self-driving technology Auto News

Delphi Automotive has formed a partnership with Intel Corp. to use Intel chips for a technology package being developed for self-driving vehicles. Late next year, Intel will start delivering computer chips to run Delphi's decision-making software .

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GM details self-driving vehicle system in U.S. letterAuto News

GM's semi-autonomous "Super Cruise" system will allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel for extended periods, but will stop the vehicle automatically if drivers are not attentive, according to a government letter made public on...

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Otto broke Nevada's self-driving car testing laws, report saysAuto News

Otto, the self-driving truck startup owned by Uber, broke Nevada's autonomous vehicle testing laws, according to a report published by tech website Backchannel. And there's little the state can do about it.

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VW Sketches Future Design With Arteon (11/28/16)

VW sketches future design with Arteon; Toyota’s shift to light trucks; Luxury brands cost dealers,...
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Jay Leno launches line of vehicle-care productsAuto News

Jay Leno's career as a car guy is expanding beyond his well-known vehicle collection and national TV show. Jay Leno's Garage -- Advanced Vehicle Care launched Friday, Nov. 25, with a seven-piece vehicle care kit.

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Record Nov. U.S. sales predicted amid big holiday promotionsAuto News

U.S. auto sales are on pace for the strongest November ever, four forecasters say, breaking the industry's streak of three consecutive monthly declines and keeping open the possibility that 2016 can squeak ahead of last year's record.

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VW previews CC successor Arteon, says 'under consideration' for U.S.Auto News

VW previewed a successor to the brand's aging CC sedan that a U.S. spokesman for the company says is 'under consideration' for the U.S.

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VW Arteon charts new design languageAuto News

Volkswagen's new top model, the Arteon, will introduce a new "progressive" design language.

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VW says Arteon will debut new design languageAuto News

Volkswagen brand said its new top model, the Arteon, will introduce its new "progressive" design language.

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BMW boosts tech startup fund as self-driving challenge growsAuto News

BMW plans to boost its investments in startups, as competition intensifies with rivals over technologies that make cars smarter and more energy efficient.

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Toyota's 7-year, 130,000-mile worldwide quest to conquer the futureAuto News

FIVE CONTINENTS DRIVE: Last week, Automotive News Asia Editor Hans Greimel for three days joined the Argentina leg of Toyota's Five Continents Drive, the automaker's audacious seven-year gambit to reboot its mindset toward making ever...

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Which brands generate the best profits?Auto News

Profits at Toyota and Honda dealerships are growing, while BMW, Lexus and many luxury brands are seeing double-digit profit declines this year, estimates by Haig Partners show.

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Mini's redesigned Countryman stretches into new segmentAuto News

The redesigned Mini Countryman has grown enough in size to compete in the compact crossover segment where it will take on both premium and volume players.

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Buy-sell market: Deep pockets fuel bulk dealsAuto News

Look for deep-pocketed buyers to snatch up more dealership groups over the next 12 months, and for foreign investors and outsiders to scope out the U.S. auto retailer landscape, say buy-sell advisers.

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Fuel-cell champions still hedge their betsAuto News

Toyota, Hyundai and Honda are all committed to a multifaceted approach that includes a mix of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles.

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Toyota adjusts car-truck ratioAuto News

Toyota is working to rebalance its U.S. portfolio and production to get its roughly 50-50 car-truck sales split more in line with a market that's running 60-40 in favor of light trucks.

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VW charts its long journey backAuto News

Volkswagen's global strategy pegs the U.S. as a critical market and production base, but recognizes that a full recovery there will be a long-term project at best.

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Court blesses contested Infiniti store in Fla.Auto News

A court has ruled that dealer Bernie Moreno can open a new Infiniti store in Coral Gables, Fla., ending a long bid by South Motors Infiniti of Palmetto Bay, Fla., to block it.

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AutoNation to leap into auction businessAuto News

AutoNation is getting into the auction business in a much bigger way with plans to open four AutoNation-branded auto auctions over the next two years, going to five sites from one now.

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Sales staff slips into something more comfortableAuto News

By blending a casual-attire work environment with a collection of high-end art on the walls, World Subaru in Tinton Falls, N.J., has outperformed other regional dealerships and achieved high customer-satisfaction ratings.

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Ford dives into city of tomorrowAuto News

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Few takers for Cadillac buyoutsAuto News

Fewer than 20 of the 400 Cadillac dealerships that were offered cash to give up their franchises agreed to buyouts, leaving the brand with a fraction of the throughput enjoyed by most other luxury brands.

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JK Wrangler&'s final act: Special editionsAuto News

Jeep is stretching out consumer interest in the outgoing JK Wrangler by offering a number of special limited-edition packages over the next year while consumers await the arrival of the redesigned JL Wrangler in the second half of 2017.

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CarMax expands used-car store footprintAuto News

CarMax, extending its lead over other publicly held auto retailers entering the stand-alone used-car store market, continues its expansion, opening its first store in Michigan this month. Store No.

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Mercedes CLS successor to come in 2018Auto News

The successor to the Mercedes-Benz CLS, a four-door sedan with coupelike styling, will arrive in 2018 on a new platform that's lighter, longer and roomier.

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Porsche poised for another sales gain in '17Auto News

Porsche North America CEO Klaus Zellmer says the brand can increase sales again in 2017 despite a declining luxury market. He forecasts sales comebacks for Panamera, 911 and Boxster, which all have been down in 2016 due to changeovers.

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GMC's design head adds Buick dutiesAuto News

GMC head of design Helen Emsley has been given responsibility for Buick as well, GM's design chief has confirmed.

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Japan's holdouts begin to embrace EVsAuto News

Japanese automakers that never seemed interested in electric vehicles before are suddenly very interested.

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What happens to Porsche's parked diesels?Auto News

When a V-6 diesel fix is approved, Porsche will sell nearly 1,500 diesel Cayennes sitting in dealer inventory for the past year as used vehicles. Porsche Cars North America managed to get other Cayenne diesels initially allocated to the U.S.

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Thin mountain air, treacherous terrain test Toyota team's limitsAuto News

FIVE CONTINENTS DRIVE, DAY 3: The stakes are especially high today, because the caravan will reach elevations of 13,000-plus feet, where headaches and dizziness pose real risks.

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Volvo tests 'concierge' for 90 seriesAuto News

Volvo Car USA is launching a pilot program using a fuel-delivery startup to wash, refuel and valet park owners' upper-line vehicles.

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Volvo's Kerssemakers: 'Sometimes, technology is smarter than we are'Auto News

Lex Kerssemakers, CEO of Volvo Car USA, talks about Volvo's focus on bringing fully autonomous vehicles to the market in the early 2020s.

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Colorado's rocky roadsAuto News

Colorado, a boom state that is growing much faster than planners expected, faces a complex road problem. So state officials are looking for solutions, and they may have found one: autonomous vehicles.

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Audi's Keogh sees 2017 as another record-breakerAuto News

Audi's U.S. chief expects the luxury brand to post another record year of U.S. sales in 2017 on the back of a continued product offensive that includes the first major redesign of its top-selling nameplate.

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Eye-opening conversations with locals key to Five Continents successAuto News

FIVE CONTINENTS DRIVE, DAY 2: Learning from the locals is a top priority on the Five Continents Drive. The traveling engineers, technicians and product planners from Japan received plenty of lessons.

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Ford to introduce next Fiesta on Nov. 29 Auto News

Ford plans to introduce the next-generation Ford Fiesta subcompact sedan at an event in Germany on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

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American Axle's Dauch defends Metaldyne dealAuto News

Analysts say David Dauch's acquisition of Metaldyne is ill-timed. Dauch says they're wrong.

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What's happens to Porsche's parked diesels?Auto News

When a V-6 diesel fix is approved, Porsche will sell nearly 1,500 diesel Cayennes sitting in dealer inventory for the past year as used vehicles. Porsche Cars North America managed to get other Cayenne diesels initially allocated to the U.S.

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Ford to introduce next FiestaAuto News

Ford plans to introduce the next-generation Ford Fiesta subcompact sedan at an event in Germany on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

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Trump expected to tap Wilbur Ross for Commerce postAuto News

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate as secretary of commerce investor Wilbur Ross, who became a billionaire by acquiring and restructuring troubled companies, according to a person familiar with the transition planning.

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Trump is a 'game changer' for N.A. auto industry, Marchionne warnsAuto News

President-elect Donald Trump's critical stance toward free trade could affect Fiat Chrysler's business in North America, CEO Sergio Marchionne says.

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Audi lures Volvo's Mertens for top r&d postAuto News

Audi appointed the randd chief at Volvo, Peter Mertens, as its new head of technical development, filling a key post as the Volkswagen Group brand grapples with the fallout from emissions violations.

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Audi hires Volvo's Mertens for top r&d postAuto News

Audi appointed the randd chief at Volvo as its new head of technical development, filling a key post as the Volkswagen Group brand grapples with the fallout from emissions violations.

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Audi hires Volvo manager for top r&d postAuto News

Audi appointed the randd chief at Volvo as its new head of technical development, filling a key post as the Volkswagen Group brand grapples with the fallout from diesel emissions violations.

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U.S. transportation officials looking for driverless car proving groundsAuto News

The U.S. Department of Transportation launched a competition to identify proving grounds for the development of self-driving cars, and the new American Center for Mobility in Michigan could be a contender.

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In Argentina, preparing for an epic road trip with ToyotaAuto News

FIVE CONTINENTS DRIVE, DAY 1: The convoy of Toyota vehicles -- a motorcade of Fortuner SUVs, RAV4 crossovers and Hilux pickups -- should be rolling in tomorrow from Cafayate, a city further down the lush plains that gradually descend from the...

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Cadillac’s Project Pinnacle is Pushed Back (11/23/16)

Cadillac’s Project Pinnacle is pushed back; Honda’s U.S. milestone; Ram gives ‘Praise’ on...
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GM gets letter from Morrissey encouraging vegan leather in 'eco-friendly' carsAuto News

Singer Morrissey, as part of a new PETA campaign, has asked General Motors to offer vegan leather interiors for its Chevrolet Volt and Bolt models.

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Cadillac delays Pinnacle launch againAuto News

Cadillac is delaying the start of its new incentive program for dealers, Project Pinnacle, for three more months, starting it in April instead of January.

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Ford pushes toughness with Super DutyAuto News

In the latest new spot to top our weekly viral video charts, Ford says 'tough guys don't skip.'

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NHTSA targets smartphones, app developers to curb driver distraction Auto News

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today issued new voluntary guidelines aimed at curbing driver distraction from cell phones and other portable devices, extending the department's reach to tech firms and app developers.

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Automakers seek to boost Nov. sales with Black Friday, holiday promotionsAuto News

Automakers in the U.S. are ramping up holiday sales promotions ahead of Black Friday, aiming to clear out bulging inventories of unsold cars and dispel investor doubts about consumer demand.

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U.S. issues voluntary guidelines to curb distracted drivingAuto News

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today issued new voluntary guidelines aimed at curbing driver distraction from cell phones and other portable devices, extending the department's reach to tech firms and app developers.

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Ram makes working-class appeal in Thanksgiving adAuto News

Ram is making an appeal to waitresses, janitors, foremen, fishermen and other working-class Americans in a 90-second TV ad that will run on Thanksgiving Day.

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49 dealers nominated for Time magazine awardAuto News

Forty-nine U.S. auto dealers have been nominated by automotive trade associations for the 2017 Time Dealer of the Year award. The nominees were announced in October by Time and Ally Financial, the sponsor.

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Automakers seek to cut inventories with Black Friday, holiday promotionsAuto News

Automakers in the U.S. are ramping up holiday sales promotions ahead of Black Friday, aiming to clear out bulging inventories of unsold cars and dispel investor doubts about consumer demand.

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Why VW's job cuts were always going to happenAuto News

VW Group's decision to save $3.9 billion in costs at its core brand by cutting 30,000 jobs has nothing to do with emissions cheating.

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VW can use diesel settlement as revenue opportunity Auto News

VW may earn revenue from the $2 billion the company is required to spend on zero-emission vehicle projects under terms of its settlement of environmental violations with U.S. regulators, according to a senior U.S. official.

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VW emissions settlement faces hearing before U.S. House committeeAuto News

VW may earn revenue from the $2 billion the company is required to spend on zero-emission vehicle projects under terms of its settlement of environmental violations with U.S. regulators, according to a senior U.S. official.

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U.S. House committee schedules Dec. 1 hearing on VW settlementAuto News

Volkswagen's plans to spend some $2 billion on zero-emission vehicle projects to remedy violations stemming from its emissions cheating scandal will come under scrutiny in a congressional oversight hearing next week.

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Kia recalls 71,000 Sportages after 9 complaints of 'thermal events'Auto News

Kia Motors America is recalling 71,704 Kia Sportage crossovers in the U.S. because an electronic control unit can short circuit and lead to a fire. The affected crossovers are from the 2008 and 2009 model years and were assembled between Aug.

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VW’s ‘Radically’ Different Future (11/22/16)

VW’s ‘radically’ different future; Toyota recalls Siennas; $80M self-driving test pad; Nissan to...
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VW’s ‘Radically’ Different Future (11/22/16)

VW’s ‘radically’ different future; Toyota recalls Siennas; $80M self-driving test pad; Nissan to...
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Volkswagen CEO sees no diesel in future of U.S. businessAuto News

Volkswagen will no longer offer diesel vehicles in the U.S., its global brand chief said on Tuesday, ending speculation the company might return to the technology after its emissions scandal fades from memory.

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Toyota to recall 744,000 Siennas for possible door malfunctionAuto News

Toyota Motor North America is recalling about 744,000 Toyota Sienna minivans in the U.S. because a defect can cause the sliding doors to open while the vehicle is in motion.

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VW prepares a blitz of trucks, EVs in North AmericaAuto News

Volkswagen is going on the offensive in North America, challenging the likes of General Motors and Ford Motor Co. with a wave of new light trucks and battery-powered cars.

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ArcelorMittal to open plant near GM in Detroit, create at least 120 jobsAuto News

ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks, a unit of Luxembourg steel producer ArcelorMittal, plans to spend $83 million to set up a manufacturing plant in Detroit and create at least 120 jobs over five years, the state of Michigan said Tuesday.

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Michigan awards $2 million to Adient for Detroit headquarters move, 115 new jobsAuto News

The state of Michigan is backing auto seat maker Adient in its bid to move its corporate headquarters to Detroit, awarding the company a $2 million grant in exchange for 115 new jobs.

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Will Ford's 2018 Mustang get upgrades to battle Camaro 1LE?Auto News

The refreshed 2018 Ford Mustang is nearly upon us -- we might even see it at the Detroit auto show in January, and we now have some new information from our friends over at Mustang6G.

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BMW X7 takes shapeAuto News

BMW is planning two versions of the X7 large crossover: a seven-seat entry model and a four-seat ultraluxury variant.

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Auto coalition urges U.S. to adapt regulations for autonomous vehiclesAuto News

A group of automakers and tech firms advocating for autonomous vehicles has called on U.S. regulators to change federal auto safety standards that effectively prohibit the operation of a car without the presence of a driver.

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KKR to buy Nissan-backed supplier Calsonic for up to $4.5 billionAuto News

U.S. buyout firm KKR and Co. is buying Nissan Motor-backed auto parts maker Calsonic Kansei for up to 498.3 billion yen ($4.5 billion) in its biggest deal in Japan, seizing on a rare chance there to do a multi-billion dollar purchase.

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Beach Boys to perform at Detroit auto show charity previewAuto News

The Beach Boys will be in Detroit on Jan. 13 to headline the charity preview of the 2017 Detroit auto show.

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Tron-ified and snakes: Jaguar's I-Pace and what people thinkAuto News

Jaguar took the stage at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show to unveil the I-Pace Concept, the first vehicle on its new electric platform. A production version of the I-Pace will be shown in late 2017 and is set to go on sale in the U.S. in 2018.

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Lusty and thrilling: What people are saying about Alfa Romeo's StelvioAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles finally unveiled the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio at the Los Angeles Auto Show last week, and the crossover quickly became a hot topic.

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Construction of $80 million driverless car testing site begins in Mich.Auto News

Leaders of the American Center for Mobility testing site for driverless cars formally kicked off construction of the planned $80 million project, saying Michigan will be competitive in a race for a federal autonomous vehicle testing designation.

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VW prepares a blitz of trucks and EVs in North AmericaAuto News

Volkswagen is going on the offensive in North America, challenging the likes of General Motors and Ford Motor Co. with a wave of new light trucks and battery-powered cars.

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Average age of vehicles on road hits 11.6 yearsAuto News

The average age of light vehicles in the U.S. has risen once again as consumers continue to hold onto vehicles.

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VW to start North America EV production in 2021 Auto News

Volkswagen AG's namesake brand will start making electric cars in North America, as the manufacturer seeks to rebuild its tarnished image in the wake of the diesel scandal.

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VW to make EVs in North America in 2021 as it recovers from crisisAuto News

Volkswagen AG's namesake brand will start making electric cars in North America, as the manufacturer seeks to rebuild its tarnished image in the wake of the diesel scandal.

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Tesla reboots stores to add energy storage devices for homeAuto News

Tesla is revamping 'dozens' of locations to display the Powerwall home battery and informative graphics on energy storage.

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Ford's wish granterAuto News

In the latest new spot to top our weekly viral video charts, Ford teams up with Dragon Ball Z for a reminder of what the Focus offers.

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Nissan to sell major stake in Calsonic Kansei to KKR, report saysAuto News

Nissan will sell 41 percent of its stake in auto parts supplier Calsonic Kansei to buyout firm KKR and Co., the Nikkei reported.

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Toyota’s Big, Costly, Laborious Rust Fix (11/21/16)

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Wilbur Ross vetted for key posts in Trump cabinetAuto News

Wilbur Ross, who launched automotive supplier IAC Group in 2006, is under consideration by President-elect Donald Trump for two key cabinet positions, according to several reports.

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GM's Barra focusing on profits and technology leadershipAuto News

When Mary Barra faced a massive recall crisis as General Motors' new CEO, she implored employees to never forget the errors of GM's past.

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Daimler terminates China manager after parking disputeAuto News

Daimler apologized today for an incident in China that local media said involved a senior company executive making disparaging comments to people in a parking dispute.

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NuTonomy to test self-driving vehicles in BostonAuto News

NuTonomy is expanding its autonomous vehicle testing to Boston following the trials it began in April on Singapore roads.

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GM to export Chevy Silverado, Colorado to ChinaAuto News

General Motors plans to sell the Chevrolet Silverado and Colorado pickups in China starting next year to explore the country's small, local market for trucks.

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General Motors plans to sell the Chevrolet Silverado and Colorado pickups in China starting next year to explore the country's small, local market for trucks.

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Ford steps up effort to hire people with autismAuto News

Ford plans next year to hire an additional 12 to 24 adults with autism, expanding a program with the Autism Alliance of Michigan that has more than 30 other local companies signed on. The programs are growing quickly.

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Honda to stick with N.A. production plans for now, CEO saysAuto News

Honda will stick with its North American production plans as it waits to see if U.S.

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GM's Barra on profits, market share, Trump, technologyAuto News

When Mary Barra faced a massive recall crisis as General Motors' new CEO, she implored employees to never forget the errors of GM's past.

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2018 Jeep Compass will offer top-end Trailhawk trimAuto News

The redesigned 2018 Jeep Compass, due in U.S. dealerships next year, will offer a new off-road-ready trim level but largely keep its styling cues cribbed from the larger Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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Volvo reassures dealers on LynkAuto News

The launch of Volvo-parent Geely's new Lynk and CO has concerned Volvo's U.S. dealers, but it is too early to say whether Lynk will be able to sell its vehicles here solely online, says the CEO of Volvo in the United States.

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Mazda solves its diesel dilemmaAuto News

Six years and three delays after Mazda proclaimed its readiness to sell diesels in the United States, CEO Masamichi Kogai says his company has finally achieved a way to balance driving performance with clean emissions.

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Fiat to slash prices in U.S.Auto News

Fiat's new pricing structure in the U.S.

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At Barra's GM, discipline remains the watchwordAuto News

Nearly three years into her tenure as CEO of General Motors, Mary Barra has instilled a level of discipline within GM's sales organization not seen in Detroit for decades, and she vows the company won't backslide even as U.S. demand peaks.

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Variety adds spice to crossover marketAuto News

Consumers swapping out their sedans, wagons and coupes are demanding equal diversity from their crossovers and SUVs, fueling an influx of new and redesigned models that continue to expand the definition of the modern utility vehicle.

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The Mex factor: Auto execs stumped by Trump rhetoricAuto News

Global auto executives don't want to talk much about President-elect Donald Trump and his trade plans.

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Fuji&'s Yoshinaga on Subaru quality, capacity, surging salesAuto News

Subaru is on pace for its eighth straight year of record U.S. sales. Yasuyuki Yoshinaga, CEO of Fuji Heavy Industries, the Japanese company that makes Subaru cars, is racing to meet the booming demand with large capacity increases.

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GM&'s Barra on profits, market share, Trump, technologyAuto News

When Mary Barra faced a massive recall crisis as General Motors' new CEO, she implored employees to never forget the errors of GM's past.

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Buyers line up for AMG hypercarAuto News

Mercedes-AMG's new midengine hypercar will generate more than 1,000 hp from its F1-based drivetrain and cost more than $2 million when it arrives on the market at the end of 2018.

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Alfa may share its rwd platformAuto News

Alfa Romeo's new rear-wheel-drive platform underpinning the Giulia sedan and Stelvio crossover is likely to be used on other Fiat Chrysler Automobiles vehicles, the brand's head has said.

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Jaguar makes EV platform adaptableAuto News

Jaguar's new electric platform can easily be adopted for a broad range of vehicles, says the head of the brand's electric vehicle program.

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JLR plans to power into plug-insAuto News

Up to half of Jaguar Land Rover's lineup will be hybrids or electric vehicles by 2020, but none will be self-driving, says the British brands' CEO.

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Not too late for Ford's EcoSportAuto News

By the time the North American version of the EcoSport hits showrooms in early 2018, most of Ford's competition will be halfway through their product lifecycles.

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Samsung-Harman deal could speed infotainment advancesAuto News

The union of consumer giant Samsung Electronics Co. and automotive leader Harman International Industries will speed up developments in future vehicle infotainment products.

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Dealer's customs stand out from the crowdAuto News

Ralph Mahalak Jr.'s six Fiat Chrysler dealerships sell customized vehicles such as a Jeep Wrangler-based pickup and a Dodge Challenger-based reimagining of the Plymouth Superbird. The unique vehicles draw in customers and energize his staff.

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New Ford roles suit Craig, MondragonAuto News

When Dianne Craig takes over as Ford Motor Co.'s director of sales on Jan. 1, she'll succeed Dave Mondragon, a sales chief whose steady leadership and warm personality made him a friend to dealers during the height of the auto sales cycle.

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Mobility trend could spell trouble for dealersAuto News

The single biggest risk to franchised dealerships in the next 10 years is a potential change in vehicle ownership patterns as self-driving cars and mobility services converge, says a consultant hired by the National Automobile Dealers Association to...

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CPO has room to grow, but awareness lagsAuto News

Off-lease vehicle volume is growing faster than CPO sales, leaving room for those sales to grow, remarketing analysts say. But they add that greater consumer awareness of certified programs is needed for those sales to reach their potential.

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Porsche: We won't go below Macan, BoxsterAuto News

Porsche won't introduce any vehicles smaller than the Macan crossover and Boxster convertible in the current product lineup.

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Hyundai to shuffle crossover portfolioAuto News

Hyundai plans to restructure its crossover lineup in the coming years with the addition of two small models at the bottom of its range and a repositioning of the current trio of crossovers to more closely match the rest of the industry.

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Cars. Congestion. Must be our L.A. picksAuto News

This year's Los Angeles Auto Show offered good news for off-roaders, speed lovers and owners of the Fiat 500L. Our David Undercoffler explains.

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Hundai to shuffle crossover portfolioAuto News

Hyundai plans to restructure its crossover lineup in the coming years with the addition of two small models at the bottom of its range and a repositioning of the current trio of crossovers to more closely match the rest of the industry.

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Toyota's massive repair jobAuto News

A proposed legal settlement to replace rusting truck frames will translate into complex shop work for Toyota dealers.

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Voice recognition's rough roadAuto News

Voice recognition features remain a big quality snag for automakers -- despite years of advances on cellphones.

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Mercedes may back off diesels for U.S.Auto News

With consumer demand dwindling, Mercedes-Benz is questioning whether to continue offering diesel vehicles in the U.S.

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Toyota, Daihatsu speed cooperationAuto News

Just months after Toyota enveloped Daihatsu as a wholly owned subsidiary, the companies are accelerating the pace of cooperation in hopes of taking a bigger slice of emerging markets.

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Mini pilot lets owners rent out their carsAuto News

Mini is launching a pilot program in Seattle that would allow owners to rent out their cars from 2016 and later model years via a company-provided app.

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A Future With Fewer Dealerships, Lower Margins (11/18/16)

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Blindsided by Trump tweet, UAW meets with Ford on Lincoln MKCAuto News

UAW leaders huddled with Ford executives today after the union was caught off guard by President-elect Donald Trump's tweet last night he helped prevent another Ford model from going to Mexico.

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Why Ford made Trump look like a jobs saviorAuto News

If you ask Donald Trump, he just saved thousands of U.S. jobs that big, bad Ford Motor was about to move to Mexico. To borrow a line from his recent presidential debate performance: 'Wrong.'

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With Atlas, VW seeks redemption with U.S. dealers, consumersAuto News

VW, aiming to recover from emissions violations, is betting that a jumbo-sized crossover will persuade more U.S. consumers to give it another chance -- now that the seven-seater has a name they can pronounce: Atlas.

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Dana agrees to acquire majority stake in Italian power-transmission supplierAuto News

Dana, the longtime Ohio-based supplier of various drivetrain components, has agreed to buy the power-transmission and fluid-power businesses of Italy's Brevini Group S.p.A., the company said today.

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FCA will recall 88,888 vehiclesAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 88,888 vehicles worldwide because of defects that could cause fuel leaks or prevent windshield wipers from working.

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Fiat Chrysler teams up with Amazon to sell cars online in ItalyAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it has teamed up with U.S. internet giant Amazon to start selling cars online in Italy at prices up to a third cheaper than available elsewhere.

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Samsung snagging Harman lifts supplier stocks, creates speculationAuto News

Samsung's $8 billion agreement to buy Harman International helped breathe some life into a few moribund auto stocks, especially Visteon, as investors speculate that there could be a buying spree of companies that make technology for self-driving...

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In L.A., a rare back seat for EVsAuto News

Electric cars are taking a back seat to more profitable trucks, crossovers and SUVs at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show, a venue that recently has been a showcase for green cars.

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Ford, UAW commit $6 million toward $50 million Motown Museum projectAuto News

Ford Motor and UAW-Ford have made a joint, $6 million commitment to help fund the Motown Museum expansion in Detroit. With the grant, the automaker and the union become the lead donor in the campaign, which was announced in mid-October.

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Tesla's move beyond cars official with $2 billion SolarCity dealAuto News

Elon Musk's Tesla Motors officially moved beyond cars and became a clean-energy company Thursday, as shareholders overwhelmingly approved the acquisition of SolarCity.

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Ford says Lincoln MKC production will stay in Kentucky, not move to MexicoAuto News

Ford Motor had considered moving production of the Lincoln MKC to Mexico, but instead the compact premium crossover will remain at the Louisville Assembly Plant, the automaker confirmed Thursday night.

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Ford says Lincoln MKC production will remain in Kentucky, not MexicoAuto News

Ford Motor had considered moving production of the Lincoln MKC to Mexico, but instead the compact premium crossover will remain at the Louisville Assembly Plant, the automaker confirmed Thursday night.

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Ford says Lincoln MKC production will remain in KentuckyAuto News

Ford Motor had considered moving production of the Lincoln MKC to Mexico, but instead the compact premium crossover will remain at the Louisville Assembly Plant, the automaker confirmed Thursday night.

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Ford tells Trump Lincoln MKC production will remain in KentuckyAuto News

Ford Motor had plans to move production of its Lincoln MKC, but will instead continue to build the compact premium crossover at its Louisville Assembly Plant, the automaker said Thursday night.

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Honda to sponsor NHL's All-Star Game for 3rd year in a rowAuto News

For the third year in a row, Honda will be title sponsor for National Hockey League's All-Star Game, being held Jan. 29 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Toyota reveals U.S.-spec C-HR compact crossover with gasoline engine, CVTAuto News

The U.S. version of Toyota's subcompact crossover C-HR will be equipped with one gasoline engine and a continuously variable transmission for now.

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Musk closes Tesla-SolarCity deal, more challenges lie aheadAuto News

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk won approval on Thursday from the electric luxury automaker's shareholders for an acquisition of SolarCity, the solar energy system installer in which he is the largest shareholder.

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Tesla shareholders approve acquisition of SolarCityAuto News

Tesla Motors shareholders voted "overwhelmingly" in favor of acquiring SolarCity on Thursday, handing a victory to CEO Elon Musk as he tries to create a carbon-free energy and transportation company.

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Mueller, executives to outline VW brand overhaul on FridayAuto News

Volkswagen AG plans to hold a press conference on Friday attended by CEO Matthias Mueller, among others, to discuss the revamp of its core VW brand, the German carmaker said on Thursday.

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GM Company Store opens in world headquartersAuto News

The GM Company Store -- the first completed space in a major renovation and expansion of the automaker's global headquarters -- opened for business Thursday. The 2,000-square-foot store is located in the Renaissance Center's Wintergarden atrium.

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At Last, VW’s Atlas 7-Seater (11/17/16)

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Lincoln, Ford finance arms take top spots in J.D. Power consumer satisfaction studyAuto News

For the second year in a row, the captive finance arms for Lincoln and Ford topped the rankings of the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study.

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Subaru goes big with 7-seat crossover conceptAuto News

Subaru is trying again in the seven-seat crossover segment by developing a larger, roomier and more rugged-looking vehicle aimed primarily at the U.S.

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Mueller, executives to hold press conference on VW brand overhaul on FridayAuto News

Volkswagen AG plans hold a press conference on Friday attended by CEO Matthias Mueller, among others, to discuss the revamp of its core VW brand, the German carmaker said on Thursday.

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VW packs e-Golf with bigger battery, more range for 2017Auto News

VW's 2017 e-Golf receives a new 36 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, compared to 24 kWh in the outgoing model. The bigger battery boosts driving range to up to 124 miles on a charge, compared to 83 miles on the 2016 model.

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Ford CFO encouraged by 'change in tone' from Trump transition teamAuto News

Ford CFO Bob Shanks said a Donald Trump administration could bring 'substantial change' to the automotive industry, but the automaker is encouraged by the transition team's 'change in the tone' from a rhetoric-filled...

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Chase names CEO for Auto FinanceAuto News

JPMorgan Chase and Co. has named Mark O'Donovan, a 20-year Chase veteran, CEO of Auto Finance, effective immediately, a spokesman told Automotive News. He succeeds Thasunda Duckett, who became CEO of Consumer Banking in September.

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Subaru goes big with 7-seat conceptAuto News

Subaru is trying again in the seven-seat crossover segment by developing a larger, roomier and more rugged-looking vehicle aimed primarily at the U.S.

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Jeep to keep Grand Cherokee SRT after Trackhawk launch, report saysAuto News

Jeep will continue to sell its top-end Grand Cherokee SRT with its 6.4-liter V-8 even after it introduces a new Grand Cherokee Trackhawk powered by the supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat V-8 engine, brand head Mike Manley told The Detroit News.

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Ford cuts 2017 profit forecast at credit armAuto News

Ford lowered the 2017 pretax profit forecast for its financial services arm by $300 million to about $1.5 billion, due to lower auction values for used vehicles.

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Jaguar rebuilds a 1957 legend - the XKSS supercarAuto News

Jaguar's new supercar has been 60 years in the making. Don't expect paddle shifters, ABS, or even the luxury of electric windows. As well as a vintage look, the XKSS has vintage features to boot.

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Tesla-SolarCity meet at altar for merger approvalAuto News

Tesla and SolarCity shareholders are poised to give Elon Musk a shot at perhaps his boldest plan yet, by approving the combination of two clean-energy companies with a track record for fleeting profits and frequent fundraising needs.

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Hyundai boosts car-sharing startup WaiveCarAuto News

A startup that is merging electric car-sharing with on-car advertising is getting a major boost from Hyundai. WaiveCar, which rents ad-laden cars for free, will add 400 Hyundai Ioniq vehicles to its fleet by the end of next year.

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Jeep plans off-road Trailhawk variant of retooled CompassAuto News

The redesigned 2018 Jeep Compass, due in U.S. dealerships next year, will offer a new off-road ready trim level but largely keep its styling cues cribbed from the larger Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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For Subaru, when and where to add capacity as U.S. sales streak rolls onAuto News

If you are Fuji Heavy Industries, the parent of Subaru, one of the hottest brands in the U.S., when do you take the next step, capacity-wise, and start gnawing away at the big numbers of the volume giants?

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Audi sees potential for just one diesel model in U.S.Auto News

Audi envisions the potential of just one diesel model in its U.S. product mix in the wake of diesel emissions violations that have embroiled its parent company Volkswagen AG, Audi's U.S. head says.

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Delphi's worst-case trade scenarios -- somebody paysAuto News

If President-elect Donald Trump follows through on a campaign vow to cancel or rewrite the North American Free Trade Agreement, somebody somewhere in the pipeline will bear the cost, Delphi's CFO says.

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Federal-Mogul shares drop after Icahn says he may pull stock offerAuto News

Shares of auto supplier Federal-Mogul slid 5 percent on Wednesday, after Carl Icahn told Reuters that Icahn Enterprise LP is considering pulling its $9.25 per share offer for the company.

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Mazda plans diesel CX-5, EV, plug-in hybrid under fuel-efficiency pushAuto News

After three delays that have spanned four years, Mazda plans to bring diesel vehicles to the U.S. beginning in 2017 with the second-generation CX-5 crossover.

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Acura reboots the dashboard for a connected, digital worldAuto News

First Acura did away with its awkward beak grille. Now Honda's premium brand is looking inward for its next transformation.

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Meet Alfa’s German-Fighting Crossover (11/16/16)

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How Trump's election could limit the CFPBAuto News

The election of President Trump is expected to bring significant changes to the way the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau operates, the head of the American Financial Services Association said today.

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Opel CEO says it will be difficult to break even in 2016 Auto News

General Motors' European division Opel is struggling to reach profitability this year because of the effects of Britain's decision to leave the European Union, CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann said.

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Ford's wish granterAuto News

In the latest new spot to top our weekly viral video charts, Ford teams up with Dragon Ball Z for a reminder of what the Focus offers.

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Mazda's 2017 CX-5 builds on new design language for crossoversAuto News

As consumer interest in crossovers continues to strengthen, Mazda unveiled a new compact CX-5 on Tuesday night, a key cog in the automaker's lineup.

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U.S. dealerships face evolution, not revolution, expert saysAuto News

The typical U.S. car dealership will see evolution, but not revolution, over the next 10 years, says a consultant hired by the National Automobile Dealers Association to study the future of dealerships.

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U.S. dealerships will face evolution, not revolution, expert saysAuto News

The typical U.S. car dealership will see evolution, but not revolution, over the next 10 years, says a consultant hired by the National Automobile Dealers Association to study the future of dealerships.

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Ford&'s wish granterAuto News

In the latest new spot to top our charts, Ford teams up with Dragon Ball Z for a reminder of what the Focus offers.

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'Forbidden fruit' Audi A5, S5 Sportback coming to U.S.Auto News

After months of hints, Audi finally confirmed the A5 and S5 Sportback for the U.S. market, revealing it here at an event on the eve of the L.A. auto show.

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Alfa's first crossover takes aim at Germany's bestAuto News

The 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio -- the first crossover from the resurrected brand and a key to Fiat Chrysler's hopes of restoring Alfa Romeo to global relevance -- features a trim lineup that puts German competitors squarely in its sights.

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Mercedes-Maybach drops top with limited edition S-class cabrioletAuto News

Mercedes is expanding its Maybach line with a new limited-edition S-class convertible. It's the third entry in the company's Mercedes-Maybach subbrand.

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Hyundai readies 'green' vehicle pushAuto News

Hyundai Motor America plans to release 14 new alternative-fuel models in the U.S. by 2020 to meet looming CAFE and ZEV targets, CEO Dave Zuchowski says.

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Genesis packs extra power in G80 3.3T SportAuto News

Genesis is giving its midsize luxury sport sedan a kick of extra power with the debut of the 365-hp G80 3.3T Sport.

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Mercedes pickup won't be coming to U.S. -- for now, Exler saysAuto News

Mercedes-Benz won't bring its new pickup to the U.S. market in 2017, Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Dietmar Exler said. But Exler didn't rule out becoming a pickup seller down the road.

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Chevy forges off-road cred with Colorado ZR2Auto News

Chevrolet hopes to take advantage of surging demand for midsize pickups with an off-road, high-performance version of the Colorado.

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Honda Civic powers up with Si packageAuto News

The march of the Civics continued Tuesday with Honda revealing a prototype of its latest variant headed to production, the enthusiast-minded Civic Si, on the eve of the L.A. auto show.

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Electric-car startup Faraday Future halts work on Nevada factoryAuto News

Electric vehicle startup Faraday Future said today it has stopped construction on a planned $1 billion factory in North Las Vegas, Nev. The company, which is based in Gardena, Calif., said it plans to restart work on the plant in 2017.

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Fields Congratulates Trump, Lays Out Policy Priorities (11/15/16)

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Intel plans $250 million investment in self-driving techAuto News

Computer chip giant Intel intends to muscle into the fast-growing market for self-driving vehicles.

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Nissan takes Nismo mainstreamAuto News

Nissan will market a Nismo performance package on its high-volume compact Sentra sedan starting next year, the first mainstream U.S. outing for the performance label.

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Mobileye Q3 profits rise on gains from self-driving tech productsAuto News

The march toward self-driving cars has been a boon for Mobileye.

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Michigan signs deal with Chinese auto manufacturing hub for connected vehiclesAuto News

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's administration has signed a cooperation agreement with a Chinese auto production facility for connected vehicle development.

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Ford won't change Mexico plans despite Trump tariff threat, Fields saysAuto News

Ford CEO Mark Fields said that a Trump administration's potential 35 percent tariff on vehicles imported from Mexico could have a 'huge impact' on the U.S. economy, but the automaker has no plans to change its investments in Mexico.

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Tech company offers self-driving car research kitsAuto News

PolySync is giving startups the keys to self-driving car prototypes.

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Next-gen Ford Expedition spy photos reveal more detailsAuto News

The next generation of Ford's Expedition SUV is expected to be offered in two wheelbases, based on new spy photographs of the vehicle undergoing testing on public roads around Ford Motor Co.'s product development campus in Dearborn, Mich.

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NADA forecasts 2017 U.S. new vehicle sales to remain above 17 millionAuto News

U.S. auto sales will stay above 17 million for a third straight year in 2017, Steven Szakaly, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association, said as the group issued its annual forecast.

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With nod to EPA, today's cars are faster, more powerful and more fun to driveAuto News

The EPA, one of the best things that has ever happened to the automobile, looks to be one of the first federal agencies the Trump administration plans to gut.

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Finalists picked for North American car, truck, utility awardsAuto News

The Chevrolet Bolt, Genesis G90 and Volvo S90 were named finalists for the North American Car of the Year, while the Ford F-series Super Duty, Honda Ridgeline and Nissan Titan were named truck finalists.

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Icahn extends offer to gain total control over Federal-MogulAuto News

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is extending his offer to gain total control over diviersified supplier Federal-Mogul as competition to control the supplier heats up.

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Mazda recalls 70,000 RX-8 sports cars in U.S.Auto News

Mazda will recall about 70,000 RX-8 sports cars from the 2004-08 model years in the United States because of an issue with fuel pump sealing rings that may leak and catch fire, U.S. safety regulators said on Tuesday.

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VW, U.S. reach deal on Audi-developed 3.0-liter diesels, report saysAuto News

PARIS/FRANKFURT (Bloomberg) -- Volkswagen AG has reached an agreement with U.S. environmental regulators to fix or buy back around 80,000 Audi, VW and Porsche vehicles with tainted 3.

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VW, U.S. said to reach deal on Audi-developed 3.0-liter dieselsAuto News

Volkswagen AG has reached an agreement with U.S. environmental regulators to fix or buy back around 80,000 Audi, VW and Porsche vehicles with tainted 3.

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Dealers undercharge for CPO vehicles, study findsAuto News

Dealers underestimate how much extra consumers are willing to pay for a used vehicle that is certified, a new study found.

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Jaguar joins EV race with I-Pace crossoverAuto News

Jaguar is joining the race among luxury brands to market electric vehicles with the I-Pace crossover concept. The production version of the EV will be shown in late 2017 and go on sale in the U.S. in the second half of 2018.

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Ford polishes EcoSport for U.S.Auto News

Ford is retooling one of its best-selling light trucks overseas to overcome a late entry in one of the U.S. auto industry's hottest segments -- subcompact crossovers.

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Porsche's 2nd U.S. playground for driving enthusiasts opens in key marketAuto News

Porsche Cars North America's $60 million, 53-acre complex, in Carson, Calif., outside of Los Angeles and alongside the heavily traveled 405 Freeway, includes a 4.

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Ram Diesel Owners Allege Cheating (11/14/16)

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Samsung's $8 billion bid for Harman makes big bet on car techAuto News

Samsung's planned acquisition of Harman would give the supplier a major leg up in the connected- and autonomous-vehicle space.

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Ford faces four more years of tormentAuto News

Ford Motor Co. spent a divisive election season defending itself from repeated attacks for moving work to Mexico. Now it looks like Ford will have to do the same for the next four years.

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Suppliers may halt Mexico investment plansAuto News

If there's one thing a CEO hates, it's uncertainty.

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NAFTA on the ballot, and now on the tableAuto News

Who knew free-trade resentments would be such a potent political force? Michael Moore did.

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Lobbyists begin unraveling engimaAuto News

The auto industry's lobbying corps will definitely earn their paychecks over the next nine weeks.

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Canada 'ready to come to the table'Auto News

Canadian trade experts -- and one government official -- seem quite open to renegotiating NAFTA, possibly replacing it with a bilateral trade deal with the United States.

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VW aims to pump up core Passat model with GT conceptAuto News

VW plans a sporty Passat midsize concept at the L.A. auto show this week to burnish the company's beefed-up focus on the U.S. market.

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Ram owners file suit accusing FCA of emissions cheating Auto News

Allegations of cheating pollution standards have reached U.S. automakers as Fiat Chrysler was sued by consumers who said engines in some Ram trucks were rigged to hide that emissions were as much as 14 times higher than permitted by law.

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U.S. finalizes long delayed 'quiet cars' rulesAuto News

The U.S. Transportation Department today said it finalized long-delayed rules that will require "quiet cars" like electric vehicles and hybrids to emit alert sounds at speeds of up to 18 miles per hour.

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Lexus' red bows, a holiday tradition, return for 18th yearAuto News

In 1998 Lexus came up with a pretty simple idea: Put a big red bow on a car for a holiday campaign and call it the "December to Remember" sales event. Eighteen years later the campaign is still running strong.

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California maps go-it-alone path on emissions for Trump eraAuto News

Investors who pushed up shares of General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler on a bet that Donald Trump will gut clean-air rules may have forgotten another player with a big say: California.

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Mopar's Gorlier has the makings of FCA's next CEOAuto News

Pietro Gorlier has run an innovative business unit at Fiat Chrysler that has expanded and made lots of money and touches every facet of the company around the world.

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Reynolds sells a revolutionAuto News

Reynolds and Reynolds President Ron Lamb has reinvented the software giant, with new code and products built around his vision of the dealership of the future.

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Legends of retail: Bert BoeckmannAuto News

Dealer Bert Boeckmann, one of a select group of living legends who came of age just as the U.S. automotive landscape was changing dramatically, doesn't much like the term "legend." Yet, it applies.

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Toyota's French connectionAuto News

Didier Leroy, Toyota's first non-Japanese executive vice president, left Renault to become one of Toyota's most powerful leaders.

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Bringing structure to charitable givingAuto News

Instead of just writing checks to local charities, Street Auto Group encourages employees to get involved personally.

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Toyota warming to the idea of electric vehiclesAuto News

Longtime electric-car skeptic Toyota Motor Corp. is cracking the door for battery-powered vehicles to join its lineup -- at least for compliance purposes.

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Kia seizes on new Google ad functionAuto News

While Baby Boomers and Generation Xers are more likely to place a phone call to a dealership to inquire about a vehicle, Kia believes texting modernizes the shopping experience for millennials by offering them a connection point they're more...

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Magna settles into smart-seat marketAuto News

Magna International has joined the race to develop "smart" auto seats that can monitor a driver's heart rate to determine whether he is getting drowsy.

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Industry's women urged to empower one anotherAuto News

The need to battle a confidence deficiency was a common thread among speakers and attendees at Automotive News' Leading Women Network Conference. The solution? Women in the industry must empower one another.

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L.A.'s star rises againAuto News

After several years of C-list debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2016 iteration is back with a vengeance -- and some relevance. L.A.

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Hyundai plans long-range IoniqAuto News

Hyundai plans to launch a battery-powered version of its Ioniq compact sedan in 2018 with a driving range of at least 200 miles per charge.

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Keeping track of F&I chargebacksAuto News

As dealers work to bolster FandI profits, it's vital they keep a close watch on chargebacks.

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Automakers seek a new relationship with U.S. governmentAuto News

Automakers are seizing on what they see as a fresh opportunity to recast the industry's relationship with the government.

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Tesla owners plagued by service delaysAuto News

Tesla Model S and Model X owners report long waits to schedule service appointments - from routine checkups to more pressing issues such as faulty door latches and suspicious engine noises.

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Subaru steps up quality control after stumblesAuto News

Subaru has been unstoppable for nearly a decade, but that explosive growth is starting to spawn quality problems and chip into profits.

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Marketers keep an eye on NFL ratings declineAuto News

Automakers such as Hyundai Motor Co. - which has a prestigious league sponsorship deal - and Nissan are watching closely as America's favorite TV sport shows rare signs of vulnerability.

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Toyota to settle truck rust lawsuit for up to $3.4 billionAuto News

Toyota agreed to a settlement of up to $3.4 billion for a federal class action brought by U.S. owners of pickup trucks and SUVs whose frames could rust enough to jeopardize structural integrity, according to court papers.

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Auto funk or Trump bump? Market awaits cluesAuto News

Donald Trump's surprise victory adds a jolt of uncertainty to the auto market.

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Unifor deals leave unanswered questionsAuto News

Although Canadian Detroit 3 contract deals seem to have improved the country's industry, a number of unanswered questions remain.

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Automakers seek a new relationship with governmentAuto News

Automakers are seizing on what they see as a fresh opportunity to recast the industry's relationship with the government.

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Acquitted of murder, dealer wants his stores backAuto News

After being convicted of murdering his wife, Calvin Harris lost his dealerships. Four trials and 15 years later, he has been acquitted of the charges. Now he wants his stores back.

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VW being probed by FTC over possible destroyed documentsAuto News

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission wants a federal judge to allow the agency to take additional testimony from Volkswagen AG over allegations the German automaker intentionally destroyed documents last year over its diesel emissions scandal.

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BorgWarner sees EV, hybrid growth despite CAFE uncertaintyAuto News

Despite an iffy future for the 54.5 mpg CAFE standard, BorgWarner is sticking with its plan to introduce a new generation of motors, transmissions and other gadgetry for electric cars and hybrids.

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Clarence Ditlow remembered for his tenacityAuto News

Here is what some vehicle safety advocates and administrators, among others, had to say about Clarence Ditlow's passing.

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Ditlow shaped safety laws -- with a grinAuto News

Clarence Ditlow wasn't as well-known as his mentor Ralph Nader. But mention Ditlow to an auto executive in the late 1980s, and you'd likely get a scowl.

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Safety Watchdog Ditlow Dies at 72 (11/11/16)

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Clarence Ditlow, longtime auto safety crusader, dead at 72Auto News

Clarence Ditlow, the auto safety crusader who fought to expose dangerous auto safety defects and put pressure on both the auto industry and regulators to make vehicles safer over the course of his decades-long advocacy career, died late Thursday...

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Clarence Ditlow, longtime auto safety advocate, dead at 72Auto News

Clarence Ditlow, the auto safety watchdog who fought to expose dangerous auto safety defects and put pressure on both the auto industry and regulators to make vehicles safer over the course of his decades-long advocacy career, died late Thursday...

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Kia plans return to Super BowlAuto News

In what is becoming an extended habit, Kia will be advertising in the Super Bowl again. A spokesman for the auto brand confirmed that it will return to the game for the eighth straight year when Fox airs Super Bowl LI on Feb. 5.

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California delays clean-air hearing ahead of Trump transitionAuto News

California's powerful Air Resources Board has rescheduled a key hearing until February, which would be after U.S.

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FTC adds seven revisions to Used Car RuleAuto News

The Federal Trade Commission has updated its Used Car Rule, implementing seven revisions that cover a variety of necessary disclosures, the commission said on Thursday.

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Honda shifts N.A. ouput, mix to make more crossovers, pickupsAuto News

Honda is shifting around its North American vehicle production mix and may raise imports from Japan to squeeze out more crossovers as it struggles to keep up with strong U.S.

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FCA's minivan plant in Canada to resume operations MondayAuto News

Fiat Chrysler said its Windsor assembly plant will be operational Monday, Nov. 14, after a parts shortage idled production there for a week.

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Automakers Urge Trump to Ease CAFE (11/10/16)

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Unifor's Dias calls on Canada government to aid Detroit 3 plant investmentsAuto News

Unifor President Jerry Dias is calling on Canada's federal, provincial and municipal governments to support the auto industry now that his union successfully won Detroit 3 commitments of nearly C$1.6 billion ($1.2 billion U.S.

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Markets diverge after Trump's win; what were traders thinking?Auto News

Who was right? The stock market or the bond market?

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Automakers reach out to Trump on regulation, seek review of fuel efficiency mandatesAuto News

Automakers are seizing on the infancy of President-elect Donald Trump's administration to mount a push to ease regulatory headaches faced under President Obama.

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Honda shifts N.A. ouput, mix to make more crossoversAuto News

Honda is shifting around its North American vehicle production mix and may raise imports from Japan to squeeze out more crossovers as it struggles to keep up with strong U.S.

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Honda plans N.A. production shifts to make more SUVsAuto News

Honda is shifting around its North American vehicle production mix and may raise imports from Japan to squeeze out more SUVs as it struggles to keep up with strong U.S.

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Buick, Porsche top mass market, luxury segments in sales satisfaction studyAuto News

Buick and Porsche topped the mass-market and luxury segments in J.D. Power's latest sales satisfaction study. Buick, with a score of 809 on a 1,000-point scale, paced mass-market brands for the first time since 2008.

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VW bets on Golf update to bolster brand revivalAuto News

Volkswagen today launched a technology-packed updated version of its top-selling Golf hatchback to underpin efforts to revive its core brand.

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Average U.S. fuel economy dives 0.4 mpg in Oct., study saysAuto News

The average fuel economy for new cars and light trucks sold in October dropped 0.4 mpg from September to 24.8 mpg -- the biggest drop since July of 2013, the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute said today.

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VW accused in U.S. lawsuit of concealing emissions cheating in Audi gas carsAuto News

Volkswagen's plot to cheat emissions tests by installing so-called defeat devices in its vehicles wasn't limited to diesel cars, but also included at least six models of Audi 3.0-liter gasoline engines, according to a consumer lawsuit.

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Ford set to bring EcoSport subcompact crossover to N.A. Auto News

Ford on Monday will unveil a new EcoSport subcompact crossover for the North American market in advance of the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Ford confirms it will bring EcoSport subcompact crossover to N.A. Auto News

Ford Motor Co. on Monday will unveil a new EcoSport subcompact crossover for the North American market in advance of the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Unions brace for pro-business shift in U.S. labor policy Auto News

Unions face sweeping changes to U.S. labor law and regulations under a new Republican administration that is expected to tilt policy toward employers.

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What the auto industry, experts are saying about a future under TrumpAuto News

Donald Trump's win over Hillary Clinton will have implications for the automotive industry and for consumers, globally.

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Labor union anger fueled Trump in MidwestAuto News

Union members helped Republican Donald Trump win surprising victories in the industrial Midwest.

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Labor union anger fueled TrumpAuto News

Union members helped Republican Donald Trump win surprising victories in the industrial Midwest.

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What the industry and experts are saying about a future with TrumpAuto News

Donald Trump's win over Hillary Clinton last will have implications for the automotive industry and for consumers, globally.

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Nissan leads the way among auto brands in October Twitter engagement, Tesla jumps into top 5Auto News

The news of Tesla CEO Elon Musk's solar-powered roof panels prompted the brand's most popular October tweet.

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Toyota to sit out Super Bowl 51Auto News

The Toyota brand is sitting out Super Bowl for the first time since 2011. The automaker said the game doesn't line up with the launch schedules of the new Camry sedan and C-HR compact crossover.

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Tesla, GM see shares drop after Trump win; Ford recoversAuto News

Tesla shares tumbled today amid concern the election of Republican Donald Trump as president will lead to an easing of fuel economy and emissions regulations that have benefited the EV maker. GM shares were also down.

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NHTSA positioned to continue Rosekind's work after inauguration Auto News

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration chief Mark Rosekind says the agency has taken steps to keep its momentum on issues such as autonomous vehicles and cementing a 'proactive' safety culture in the new presidential...

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In Michigan and industrial belt, bitterness among working class propelled TrumpAuto News

Donald Trump was elected president because he was able to harness the bitterness among working-class voters that had propelled his campaign all along.

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How the auto states votedAuto News

Donald Trump won 12 of the states that build light vehicles, including a slim victory in Michigan, the nation's largest producer. Clinton won two: Illinois and California.

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NHTSA's Rosekind says agency will be in good hands after inauguration Auto News

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration chief Mark Rosekind says the agency has taken steps to keep its momentum on issues such as autonomous vehicles and cementing a 'proactive' safety culture in the new presidential...

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GM to cut output, shifts at car plants in Ohio, MichiganAuto News

General Motors is cutting more than 2,000 factory jobs in Ohio and Michigan because of slowing demand for cars but plans to invest $900 million to prepare for new products at three plants.

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Audi's off-road utopiaAuto News

In the latest new spot to top our charts, Audi welcomes you to 'Allroad U.S.A.'

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In Audi's allroad U.S.A., off-road is the normAuto News

In the latest new spot to top our charts, Audi welcomes viewers to allroad U.S.A.

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Trump carves out improbable victory with Rust Belt supportAuto News

Donald Trump's come-from-behind victory over Hillary Clinton signals that the state of the U.S. auto industry was clearly on the mind of the American voter.

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In Michigan and industrial belt, Trump sows bitterness among working classAuto News

Donald Trump was elected president because he was able to harness the bitterness among working-class voters that had propelled his campaign all along.

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Automakers, dependent on Mexico, face a rougher road with TrumpAuto News

The election of Donald Trump as U.S. president puts new pressure on automakers and other manufacturers that have become dependent on open trade with Mexico, and raises the risk they will face higher costs.

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In Michigan and Auto Belt, Trump sows bitterness among working classAuto News

Donald Trump was elected president because he was able to harness the bitterness among working-class voters that had propelled his campaign all along.

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Trump scores an improbable victoryAuto News

Donald Trump's come-from-behind victory signals that the state of the U.S. auto industry was clearly on the mind of the American voter.

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In Michigan, Trump sows bitterness among working classAuto News

If Trump wins the presidency, it looks as though it will be Michigan that puts him over the top -- not only in the electoral-vote count, but because it's where he was able to harness the bitterness among working-class voters that had propelled his...

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Toyota joins Nissan in declaring U.S. market peakAuto News

Japan's two largest carmakers have arrived at the same conclusion: the U.S. auto market that's functioned as a growth engine has run out of gas.

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Japan's Usui pleads guilty, to pay $7.2 million for fixing steel part prices in U.S.Auto News

Japanese auto parts maker Usui Kokusai Sangyo Kaisha will plead guilty and pay a $7.2 million fine for fixing the prices of steel tubes sold to carmakers, the Justice Department said.

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Volvo to recall 74,000 U.S. vehicles for seat belt riskAuto News

Volvo is recalling about 74,000 U.S. vehicles for an issue that might cause a seat belt to inadequately restrain passengers in a crash.

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Volvo to recall 74,000 vehicles for seat belt riskAuto News

Volvo is recalling about 74,000 U.S. vehicles for an issue that might cause a seat belt to inadequately restrain passengers in a crash.

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Toyota takes it to extremesAuto News

Toyota wowed the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show with a custom-built, 2,200-hp Land Cruiser powered by a stock 5.7-liter V-8 with two Garrett turbochargers and a custom ATI transmission.

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Honda enlists independent shops in Takata recall effortAuto News

Honda is tapping independent repair shops as yet another way to track down owners of Honda and Acura vehicles with recalled yet unrepaired Takata airbag modules.

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Carmakers eye modest Brazil recovery at low-key Sao Paulo auto showAuto News

The display stands packed with glimmering sheet metal were smaller than usual and all-new models were scarce. Even most forecasts for a recovery in sales were modest, in keeping with the mood as the Sao Paulo auto show opened today.

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Toyota turns to addressable TV to sell the Prius PrimeAuto News

As Toyota markets its new Prius Prime plug-in hybrid the automaker is going after a very specific consumer: tech-savvy, knowledge-hungry drivers ages 18-49 with household incomes of $75,000 or more and who tend to be environmentally conscious but...

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Ford's next-gen Explorer expected to grow, spy photos showAuto News

The next-generation Ford Explorer was caught testing recently on public roads. The vehicle, due out possibly as early as summer 2018, appears to be growing in size.

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