M-B finds a better way around the 'chicken tax'Auto News

Mercedes-Benz is investing in South Carolina after years of producing vans through an odd global supply stream to sidestep U.S. tariffs.

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NextEV plans Tesla Model X fighter for U.S. in late '18 or early '19Auto News

Chinese electric vehicle specialist NextEV will target the U.S as the first foreign market for its SUV rival to the Tesla Model X.

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Porsche's 4-cyl. Macan tops expectationsAuto News

Since arriving this summer, the four-cylinder-powered Porsche Macan has become 40 percent of the nameplate's mix, answering the question of whether U.S. customers would accept a four-cylinder engine in a Porsche.

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Ford CEO sees &'pressure&' on business without softer mpg rulesAuto News

Ford plans to lobby President-elect Donald Trump to soften U.S. and state fuel-economy rules that hurt profits by forcing automakers to build more electric cars and hybrids than are warranted by customer demand.

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Texas auto auction company acquired by Capital Partners for XLerate GroupAuto News

Huron Capital Partners, a Detroit investment group, has acquired a Texas-based auto auction for one of its portfolio companies, the Indianapolis-based XLerate Group, which runs online and onsite auto auctions.

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Ford open to deals with Trump to keep jobs in U.S., Fields saysAuto News

Ford Motor Co. is willing to work with Donald Trump to keep jobs in the U.S. if he puts the right policies in place, CEO Mark Fields said.

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Barra named to Trump panel on U.S. economy, jobsAuto News

President-elect Donald Trump appointed General Motors CEO Mary Barra to a panel of 16 prominent business leaders that will advise him on job creation and economic matters.

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Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid output begins in OntarioAuto News

FCA launched output of the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, the auto industry's first hybrid minivan. U.S.

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CANADA: Nov. sales rise 10% behind GM, Ford gainsAuto News

Canada light-vehicle sales rose 10 percent in November behind strong double-digit gains at General Motors and Ford Motor Co. -- two of the country's three biggest automakers ranked by volume.

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In China, Honda passes Toyota, setting up photo finish for 2016Auto News

Honda's sales in China surpassed those of Toyota in the first 11 months of 2016 as new models lured consumers and set the Japanese rivals up for a photo finish in their rankings for full-year sales in the world's top market.

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Ford recalls 650,000 Fusions, Lincoln MKZs in N.A. to fix seat beltsAuto News

Ford Motor Co. today recalled approximately 650,000 vehicles in North America with faulty seat belt anchor pretensioners associated with at least two accidents and two injuries.

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Ford recalls 650,000 Fusions, Lincoln MKZs in N.A. to fix seat belt problemAuto News

Ford Motor Co. today recalled approximately 650,000 vehicles in North America with faulty seat belt anchor pretensioners associated with at least two accidents and two injuries.

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MEXICO: Sales surge 23%, break Nov. recordAuto News

Sales of cars and light trucks set new records in Mexico for November and for the year to date as strong automaker financing overcame rising interest rates and a weaker peso.

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VW's penance for cheating takes shape with California wish listAuto News

California's regulator that played a key role in busting Volkswagen for cheating on emissions tests laid out a detailed list of options for how the automaker will have to spend $800 million toward advancing cars that don't pollute the air.

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