Cosworth to build engine parts in suburban DetroitAuto News

Cosworth, an English supplier of electronics and powertrain products to high-performance vehicles, said today it will open a $30 million plant in suburban Detroit to make V-8 cylinder heads for an unnamed manufacturer.

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NGK Spark Plug's U.S. unit names new CEOAuto News

Japanese auto supplier NGK Spark Plugs (USA) Inc. said it named Yoshitaka Narita as its new president and CEO.

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Toyota, Uber form ride-sharing allianceAuto News

Toyota is partnering with Uber to explore ride-sharing opportunities and will make a strategic investment in the company.

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Flex-N-Gate to supply Ford from new Detroit plantAuto News

Auto supplier Flex-N-Gate plans to invest $95 million and buy 30 acres of city land to build a new plant that will create up to 750 jobs in Detroit, after approval today of a $3.5 million performance-based state grant.

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Challenger trails Mustang, Camaro in crash tests, IIHS saysAuto News

The Dodge Challenger may be the fastest and most powerful American muscle car, but in crash tests, the sports coupe, which is in its ninth year, isn't keeping pace with its rivals, the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro.

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VW, U.S. make 'substantial progress' toward settlement, judge saysAuto News

Volkswagen and lawyers for owners and the U.S. government have made "substantial progress" toward reaching a final agreement by late June, a federal judge said today.

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GM lightweighting strategy starts to bear fruitAuto News

There's more to lightweighting than shedding pounds. It's about getting the weight out of the vehicle and beating your competitors on cost.

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S. Korea's Mando said to be in talks to supply parts for Tesla Model 3 Auto News

Mando Corp. is in talks with Tesla Motors to supply parts for its Model 3 car, an industry source said, as it seeks to join other South Korean firms supplying components for Tesla's more affordable electric cars.

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Fiat Chrysler names Bigland as head of Alfa and MaseratiAuto News

Harald Wester has been replaced by Reid Bigland as head of Fiat Chrysler's Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands. Bigland will also continue as head of U.S. and Canadian sales for the automaker. Wester will remain FCA's chief technical officer.

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Investor groups call for new probe of VW scandalAuto News

Three investor groups called for a new, independent investigation into Volkswagen's emissions test-rigging scandal, saying the inquiries launched by the German carmaker so far may not be far-reaching or transparent enough.

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