FCA accused of concealing defect in Jeep Grand CherokeeAuto News

Jeep Grand Cherokee owners filed suit in California against Fiat Chrysler, accusing the company of concealing and failing to fix a shifter design defect linked to driverless rollaway accidents, including the death this week of "Star Trek" actor...

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Fiat Chrysler, GM, Toyota near deals to resume Venezuela outputAuto News

Fiat Chrysler, GM and Toyota are close to agreeing to resume car production in Venezuela after the government allowed them to sell output in dollars, Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the talks.

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Jeep Compass, Patriot replacement due early next yearAuto News

The single vehicle replacing the Jeep Compass and Patriot will debut in late September in Brazil and will retain one of the two names, Jeep brand head Mike Manley said Thursday.

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VW to Take $10B Hit in U.S. Diesel Settlement, Report (6/23/16)

VW to take $10B hit in diesel settlement, report; Maserati rollaway recall; Automakers, suppliers...
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A Tesla bull, citing risk from SolarCity deal, cuts outlook on EV maker Auto News

Morgan Stanley's Adam Jonas, one of the most bullish analysts on Tesla Motors, joined the ranks of those who have panned Elon Musk's $2.86 billion proposal to combine the automaker with solar-panel provider SolarCity.

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Automakers on board for new Detroit auto show mobility exhibitAuto News

GM, Nissan and Toyota will have a presence at the Detroit auto show's new mobility-themed exhibit in 2017. The auto show is also adding an outdoor driving experience on a 1.

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VW drops Jetta Hybrid from U.S. lineupAuto News

Volkswagen of America is dropping the Jetta Hybrid for the 2017 model year, eliminating the lone hybrid in its U.S. lineup.

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Safety group head calls for 'drugged driving' standards, testsAuto News

As more states legalize marijuana, states need a standard test for driving under the influence of that drug, to match the tests they have for driving under the influence of alcohol, said the head of the National Safety Council.

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VW to pay diesel owners up to $7,000, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen will pay owners of its polluting diesel cars up to $7,000, and agree to fund a grant program to offset air pollution, under a $10 billion settlement being negotiated for submission to a federal judge next week, Bloomberg reported, citing...

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FCA recalls 13,092 Maserati cars for rollaway riskAuto News

Fiat Chrysler's Maserati unit is recalling 13,092 Quattroporte and Ghibli luxury cars from the 2014 model year because they may roll away after drivers mistakenly believe they have engaged the vehicles in 'park' mode.

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Tesla's luxury branding clashes with SolarCity's thrifty pitchAuto News

Elon Musk is betting that luxury electric car buyers and rooftop solar customers are a single market. The marketing messages of Tesla and SolarCity tell a different tale.

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