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

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

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Toyota leads all brands at diversity awardsAuto News

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

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Chrysler makes over mom's minivanAuto News

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

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

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

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Ford Fusion update is an inside jobAuto News

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

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

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

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Good sales numbers, but look a bit closerAuto News

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

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Electrification powers automakers' broader plans for future mobilityAuto News

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

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Panoramic sunroofs aren't just for luxuryAuto News

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

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Autonomous vehicle architects begin to contemplate the human insideAuto News

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

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Faraday exits shadows, remains an enigma Auto News

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

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Is 2016 Jag's turn to soar?Auto News

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

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

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

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Shoppers using mobile devices require less hand-holdingAuto News

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

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Volts fuel Chevy store's successAuto News

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

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Some FCA workers get bonus for plant ratingsAuto News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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For 2016, some growth, but watch outAuto News

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

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VW CEO vows to rebuild trust, credibilityAuto News

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

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

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

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Buick rekindles performance roots with turbo Avista conceptAuto News

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

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

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

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

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

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Tesla curbs autopilot functionality in Model S carsAuto News

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

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

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

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Infiniti Q30 hatch renamed to appease dealersAuto News

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

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