GM acquisition of Cruise could hit legal snagAuto News

Cruise Automation CEO Kyle Vogt said his former business partner is claiming ownership stake in the start-up -- a claim that could put a snag in General Motors' acquisition of the San Francisco company.

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Porsche appoints Gartner expert to drive new technology developmentsAuto News

Porsche has hired a specialist from U.S. information technology industries consultant Gartner to lead the development of online connectivity in its sports cars, the company said.

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Airlines to share safety ideas with automakersAuto News

U.S. auto safety and aviation regulators have invited automakers to a joint summit in Washington on April 22 to examine whether airline industry safety practices can be adapted to help improve light-vehicle safety on the road.

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Daimler, expanding mobility services, merges RideScout and GlobeSherpaAuto News

Daimler is expanding its mobility services in the U.S. as the German automaker bets big on the future of car-sharing, ride-sharing and other nontraditional modes of transportation.

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Mini appoints new head of AmericasAuto News

David Duncan, head of Mini of the Americas, will take on a new role as head of BMW Group's corporate and special sales. Duncan will be succeeded by Thomas Felbermair, who had a similar role with Mini in Europe.

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Federal-Mogul looks to expand in eastern Europe, ChinaAuto News

Federal-Mogul, the supplier controlled by billionaire Carl Icahn, is looking to expand its manufacturing facilities in eastern Europe and China to tap growth opportunities, co-CEO Daniel Ninivaggi said.

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Fiat Chrysler chairman renews push for merger with 'big guys'Auto News

Fiat Chrysler Chairman John Elkann renewed a push to merge the company with one of the auto industry's "big guys," saying savings could top $10 billion a year.

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Van Conway, corporate turnaround firm take battle to courtAuto News

Mediation between Van Conway and his former firm Conway MacKenzie broke down this week as the parties prepare to battle in court.

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BMW stops sale of new 7-series models in U.S. due to airbag issueAuto News

BMW has stopped the sale of some of its 7-series vehicles in the U.S. and said it would recall them because of an airbag deployment issue, the company said in a filing with U.S. regulators.

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