Texas teen's death spurs renewed call to fix recalled carsAuto News

The brother of a Texas teenager killed by shrapnel from an exploding Takata airbag said the family never received a recall notice about the defective vehicle safety device. The brother's comments came as U.S.

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LotLinx names digital-marketing vet Boyd its chief revenue officerAuto News

LotLinx has named digital marketing veteran Mark Boyd its vice chairman and chief revenue officer. Boyd burst into the automotive retailing scene in 1986 with price configuration technology from his company Chrome Data.

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Google expands self-driving vehicle testing to PhoenixAuto News

Alphabet's Google unit is expanding its testing of self-driving cars to the Phoenix, Ariz., metro area, making it the fourth U.S. city to serve as a proving ground for the autonomous vehicles.

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CFPB's Cordray defends regulation by enforcementAuto News

CFPB Director Richard Cordray defended the bureau's use of regulation by enforcement during a Senate committee hearing, calling it 'good, solid law enforcement.'

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ADESA names Lips as U.S. COOAuto News

ADESA, the nation's second-largest auction company, said today it promoted Paul Lips to be its U.S. COO.

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CarMax sells more than 1 million used vehicles in latest yearAuto News

CarMax makes history by selling more than 1 million used vehicles, retail and wholesale, in a single fiscal year. The used-car retailer plans to open 15 new stores this fiscal year, following a quarter when its net income fell 1.5 percent.

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Used-vehicle prices tumble for 3rd straight monthAuto News

Used-vehicle prices fell in March for the third consecutive month, with every vehicle segment taking it on the chin except pickups, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index.

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Uber hires top Ford electrical engineerAuto News

One of Ford's top electrical engineers has left the automaker to help the ride-hailing company Uber pursue self-driving vehicles. Uber said it hired Sherif Marakby as vice president of global vehicle programs.

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GM settles ignition-switch case before 3rd trialAuto News

General Motors said it agreed to settle a lawsuit that would have been the third case to go to trial over a faulty ignition switch linked to nearly 400 injuries and deaths.

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'Fiat's biggest cheerleader' leaving for new role as motivational speakerAuto News

A high-profile dealer advocate for Fiat is handing in her keys to take a new role as a motivational speaker.

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Toyota plans research hub for autonomous vehicles in MichiganAuto News

The Toyota Research Institute will open an autonomous vehicle research base in Ann Arbor, Mich., in conjunction with the University of Michigan. It will be Toyota's third such facility in the U.S.

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GM design chief Welburn to retire July 1Auto News

Ed Welburn, GM's debonair head of global design who radically transformed the automaker's car and truck lineup, is retiring effective July 1.

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Tesla Model 3 preorders surge to 325,000 Auto News

Tesla said it has received more than 325,000 reservations for the Model 3, far exceeding its expectations as customers line up for the $35,000 small electric car more than a year ahead of when its more-affordable model is slated to hit the streets.

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Tesla says Model 3 preorders surge to 325,000 Auto News

Tesla said it has received more than 325,000 reservations for the Model 3, far exceeding its expectations as customers line up for the $35,000 small electric car more than a year ahead of when its more-affordable model is slated to hit the streets.

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Honda Financial says billing glitch is fixed Auto News

After significantly overcharging customers Wednesday, Honda Financial has identified and resolved an online processing issue, a spokesman said.

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LotLinx names board member Mark Boyd chief revenue officerAuto News

Digital marketing firm LotLinx named Mark Boyd its vice chairman and chief revenue officer. Boyd, a 30-year veteran in automotive marketing, was an early investor in the company and joined its board of directors in 2012 -- the year it was founded.

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Honda, Acura prep crossovers for Beijing auto showAuto News

Honda Motor Co., already outpacing industry growth in China, aims to further spur sales by tapping the shift to crossovers with two new entries at this month's Beijing auto show.

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Google expands self-driving vehicle testing to Phoenix, ArizonaAuto News

Alphabet's Google unit is expanding its testing of self-driving cars to the Phoenix, Ariz., metro area, making it the fourth U.S. city to serve as a proving ground for the autonomous vehicles.

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