Another batch of Silicon startups takes on car retailingAuto News

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

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

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

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VW faces big test of dealer faithAuto News

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

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

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

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Store stretches lunchtimes so employees can exerciseAuto News

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

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New Nissan sales chief shifts ad approachAuto News

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

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

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

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New Caddy CT6, XT5 miss mark on residualsAuto News

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

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

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

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Mercedes hits the gas on AMG high-performance offeringsAuto News

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

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BMW has ultraluxe $100K X7 in worksAuto News

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

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

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

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TrueCar hits reset, drops practices that riled dealersAuto News

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

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UAW retiree medical benefits trust reboundsAuto News

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

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

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

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

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

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