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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Toyota Tacoma engineer wins Steel Institute awardAuto News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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