Volvo gets emotional over wagonsAuto News

Volvo is re-entering the American station wagon market with the 2017 V90 Cross Country, a vehicle that caters to a driver's needs, big and small.

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Honda, IBM create Dave to solve recall riddleAuto News

Deeply concerned about potentially deadly Takata inflators in its vehicles, Honda has added a powerful new tool to help customers get their cars fixed.

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Chevrolet Bolt sells out in tech-savvy South KoreaAuto News

The new Chevrolet Bolt EV is getting a warm welcome in South Korea, where the car was designed and sources its battery.

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Carvana files for IPOAuto News

Online used-car retailer Carvana, known for its vehicle 'vending machine' towers, filed for an initial public offering of up to $100 million.

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Einhorn proposal doesn't impress GM investors, survey saysAuto News

Investors have given billionaire hedge fund manager David Einhorn's plan to boost the value of GM shares a frosty reception, according to an Evercore ISI poll.

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Einhorn's GM share proposal didn't impress investors, survey saysAuto News

Investors have given billionaire hedge fund manager David Einhorn's plan to boost GM's value a frosty reception, according to an Evercore ISI poll.

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Distraction's Deadly Toll (3/31/17)

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Fuji Heavy officially changing name to Subaru Corp. Auto News

Fuji Heavy Industries has a new, albeit familiar, name. Effective April 1, the maker of Subaru vehicles will be known as Subaru Corp.

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The Future is Now: Honda, Lexus premiere game-changing tech for April 1Auto News

For drivers of the 2018 Honda Odyssey minivan, cars will soon be able to warn the animal of an approaching vehicle with a personalized canine car horn. The technology will debut April 1. Or not.

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Apple drops clues about self-driving car program, confirms work with BoschAuto News

Apple may have left another clue that its self-driving car project is still alive. In February, the tech giant published a list of suppliers it is working with, including Robert Bosch.

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Ford CEO Fields' compensation rose 19% last yearAuto News

Ford Motor CEO Mark Fields' total compensation jumped 19 percent last year. Executive Chairman Bill Ford's rose 7.8 percent, while that of Joe Hinrichs, president of the Americas, fell.

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Uber self-driving car project at risk as engineer may face chargesAuto News

A judge said he's inclined to slap an order on Uber that may impede its self-driving car program after being told its director won't testify because he faces possible criminal action.

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Jeep's next Wrangler to look like current off-roader, fan site saysAuto News

The next-generation Jeep Wrangler, due out this fall, will be new from the wheels up, but if images posted on a Jeep fan forum this week are accurate, the 2018 model looks like little more than a face-lift.

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Cost of GM-mandated digital signage disputedAuto News

The cost of complying with a new GM digital-signage mandate might not be as high as thought, at least for smaller dealerships.

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Next Wrangler looks a lot like the current off-roader, Jeep fan site saysAuto News

The next-generation Jeep Wrangler, due out this fall, will be new from the wheels up, but if images posted on a Jeep fan forum this week are accurate, the 2018 model looks like little more than a face-lift.

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Jeep, despite fleet cuts, sees flat to higher U.S. sales in 2017Auto News

Jeep chief Mike Manley said Thursday that despite a deliberate reduction in fleet sales by the brand, full-year 2017 U.S. sales should still be up or on pace with last year's tally.

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Wells Fargo names Schupbach to head dealer servicesAuto News

Wells Fargo named Laura Schupbach, leader of the company's insurance business, to be the bank's head of dealer services. She succeeds Dawn Martin Harp, who will retire April 1.

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Ford Investing Millions in Canada (3/30/17)

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White House said to seek modest changes to NAFTAAuto News

The Trump administration is seeking mainly limited changes to NAFTA, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing an administrative draft proposal circulated in Congress.

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Welburn, Roush head 2017 Automotive Hall of Fame classAuto News

The Automotive Hall of Fame will grow by four members in 2017 and include the former head of design at General Motors and stock-car racing's most successful team owner.

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Discounts to drive U.S. sales to best March since 2000, analysts sayAuto News

U.S. new-vehicle sales are on pace for the strongest March since 2000, with fast-rising incentives expected to help the industry post its first year-over-year increase of 2017.

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KBB Cars.com top third-party sites in satisfaction, J.D. Power saysAuto News

A J.D. Power study of third-party websites gave high marks to KBB.com and Cars.com. TrueCar slipped in the study's rankings.

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VW settles 10 U.S. state diesel claims for $157 millionAuto News

Volkswagen has agreed to pay $157.45 million to settle environmental claims from 10 U.S. states over its excess diesel emissions, as the world's largest automaker looks to move past the scandal.

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Trump administration said to seek modest changes to NAFTAAuto News

The Trump administration is seeking mainly limited changes to NAFTA, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing an administrative draft proposal circulated in Congress.

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VW cleared by EPA to sell repaired 2015 dieselsAuto News

Volkswagen said it received approval from the EPA for dealers to sell 2015 model year diesels after updating the vehicles' emissions software.

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Toyota in high-tech hunt for new ZEV materialsAuto News

Toyota is investing $35 million in a high-tech research program to identify advanced battery materials and fuel-cell catalysts for future zero-emission vehicles.

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Musk gets boost in China from Tencent's 5% Tesla stake Auto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk just gained a massive and well-connected confidant to help him better crack China's auto market: Tencent Holdings Ltd.

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ZF acquires stake in German radar sensing tech firmAuto News

ZF Friedrichshafen has acquired a 45 percent stake in Astyx Communication and Sensors, which develops and produces ultra-high-frequency radar sensors and modules.

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Daimler shareholder demands right to be naked at annual meetingAuto News

Daimler's annual meeting threatened to veer off course for a second year after a shareholder pontificated on his right to be naked.

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Volkswagen cleared by EPA to sell repaired 2015 dieselsAuto News

Volkswagen said it received approval from the EPA for dealers to sell 2015 model year diesels after updating the vehicles' emissions software.

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Waymo sought arbitration over engineer now at UberAuto News

Alphabet's Waymo self-driving unit sought to arbitrate claims last year against a former employee at the center of a lawsuit against Uber, court records show, in what Uber said strengthened its bid to get the case out of court and into arbitration.

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Trump's labor chief nominee once ruled in favor of UAWAuto News

President Donald Trump's pick to head the Labor Department once had the UAW's back in a dispute with DaimlerChrysler.

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Toyota forges new urban, off-road concept for N.Y.Auto News

Toyota, perhaps with an eye on Jeep's Wrangler, will introduce an off-road concept with urban chops called the FT-4X Concept at the New York auto show.

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First U.S. Sales Boost of 2017? (3/29/17)

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Santander pays $25.9 million to settle subprime auto loan probesAuto News

Santander Consumer USA agreed to pay $25.9 million to resolve probes by the attorneys general in Massachusetts and Delaware into its financing and securitization of subprime auto loans.

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Santander to pay $25.9 million to resolve subprime auto loan probesAuto News

Santander Consumer USA has agreed to pay $25.9 million to resolve investigations by the attorneys general in Massachusetts and Delaware into its financing and securitization of subprime auto loans.

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Big lenders backing off subprime loansAuto News

Some of the nation's largest auto lenders are likely to remain cautious about subprime in 2017 - especially the lower end of subprime - after hitting the brakes on the segment to varying degrees in 2016.

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Daimler shareholder demands right to be naked at annual meetingAuto News

Daimler's annual meeting threatened to veer off course for a second year after a shareholder pontificated on his right to be naked.

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Ford will record $295 million Q1 hit from two N.A. recallsAuto News

Ford said it will take a $295 million hit to its first-quarter earnings from two recalls, one involving engines that could catch fire and the other involving a persistent door latch problem.

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GM reaches deal with Argentine port operator to import carsAuto News

A unit of General Motors has reached a deal with port operator Terminal Puerto Rosario to import cars to Argentina, moving the U.S. automaker a step closer to exporting from its nearby plant.

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Deep subprime becomes norm in car loan market, analysts say Auto News

About a third of the risky car loans that are bundled into bonds are considered 'deep subprime,' a level that has surged since 2010 and is translating to higher delinquencies, Morgan Stanley says.

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Subaru goes bobsledding Auto News

Subaru takes a WRX STI bobsledding in the latest spot to join our weekly viral video charts.

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Car shopping site CarGurus hires banks for stock offering, report saysAuto News

CarGurus, a popular website where consumers go to browse cars, has tapped investment banks for an initial public offering later this year, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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China's Tencent Buys 5% of Tesla (3/28/17)

China’s Tencent buys 5% of Tesla; Ford hikes Mich. investments; VW board backs managers; GM...
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JCI CEO Molinaroli was paid $46.4 million in one month, documents sayAuto News

Alex Molinaroli, the CEO of Johnson Controls International, was paid $46.4 million for September 2016, but JCI won't disclose how much he received as head of the company in its last fiscal year.

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GM urged by investor to create 2 share classesAuto News

A Wall Street hedge fund proposed a plan that would split GM's common stock into two classes to help the automaker improve its financial flexibility and boost the stock's value. GM rejected the idea.

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Powertrain innovations rev ahead despite mpg, emissions reviewAuto News

Ford's new three-cylinder engine demonstrates engineers are nowhere near done innovating.

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Copycat cars continue to be a Chinese art form Auto News

Britain's Autocar is out with a compilation of great clones from China.

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Black Tesla worker says he faced racist taunts, violent threatsAuto News

A black production worker at Tesla filed a lawsuit claiming his job quickly turned from "a dream come true" to a nightmare when he was subjected to racial epithets.

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Powertrain innovations rev ahead despite mpg, emissions reviewAuto News

Ford's new three-cylinder engine demonstrates engineers are nowhere near done innovating.

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Nissan's next-gen Leaf on deckAuto News

The next-generation Nissan Leaf has been spotted testing, and spy photos indicate that the electric vehicle's styling will line up with the rest of the brand.

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Ford plans to invest an additional $350 million in Michigan plantsAuto News

Ford will add $350 million in new investments at two Michigan assembly plants of top of previously pledged spending.

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GM urged by investor to create two share classesAuto News

A Wall Street hedge fund proposed a plan that would split GM's common stock into two classes to help the automaker improve its financial flexibility and boost the stock's value. GM rejected the idea.

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Uber to withdraw from Denmark, citing regulatory changesAuto News

Uber is closing its ride-hailing service in Denmark ahead of regulation changes it said would make its app unworkable for consumers.

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Italian police foil plot to steal Enzo Ferrari's bodyAuto News

Italian investigators said on Tuesday they had foiled a plot to steal the body of legendary Formula One racing pioneer Enzo Ferrari and demand a ransom.

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Chinese tech giant Tencent takes 5% stake in TeslaAuto News

Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings has acquired a 5 percent stake in Tesla for $1.78 billion.

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Supreme Court case could change the game for automotive patent lawsuitsAuto News

The result of a Supreme Court case heard on Monday between two food companies may benefit the automotive industry and its technology suppliers.

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Hertz shares bear brunt of 'freak out' over used-car price dropAuto News

As investor concern spreads about the plunging prices of used cars in the U.S., one company and its top investor are enduring the biggest beating: Hertz and Carl Icahn.

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Volvo says lab fire won't affect productionAuto News

A fire broke out on Tuesday in a building housing an auto battery laboratory at Volvo's plant in Sweden.

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Uber wants fight with Waymo out of public view Auto News

Uber says Alphabet's own ground rules require accusations that the ride-hailing giant stole trade secrets for autonomous cars be resolved in private arbitration and not a public court.

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Adient to work with Boeing on airplane seatingAuto News

Automotive seating supplier Adient said it will work with Boeing to explore how to improve commercial airplane seating and interiors.

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Musk aims to upload, download thoughts with new ventureAuto News

Tesla founder Elon Musk has launched a company called Neuralink through which computers could merge with human brains, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Chevy Equinox's Design Do-Over (3/27/17)

Chevy started over on Equinox to win over underwhelmed public; Supplier fire idles Audi plant;...
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Volvo sticks with Uber partnershipAuto News

Volvo is standing by its partnership with Uber, despite the ride-hailing company's string of public relations disasters, including a high-profile accident this weekend that led to Uber temporarily shutting down its self-driving testing program.

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Uber resumes self-driving car program in San Francisco after crashAuto News

Driverless vehicles operated by Uber Technologies were back on the road in San Francisco on Monday after one of its self-driving cars crashed in Arizona, the ride-hailing company said.

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Auto sales peak heightens risk for lenders, Moody's warns Auto News

As U.S. auto sales have peaked, competition to finance car loans is set to intensify and drive increased credit risk for auto lenders, Moody's Investors Service warns in a new report.

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Auto sales peak heightens risk for lenders, Moody's says Auto News

As U.S. auto sales have peaked, competition to finance car loans is set to intensify and drive increased credit risk for auto lenders, Moody's Investors Service warns in a new report.

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Plateau in U.S. auto sales heightens risk for lenders, Moody's says Auto News

As U.S. auto sales have peaked, competition to finance car loans is set to intensify and drive increased credit risk for auto lenders, Moody's Investors Service said.

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California's clean-air problem is a lot bigger than just TrumpAuto News

As President Donald Trump moves to roll back decades of regulation, the Golden State has positioned itself as America's bulwark of environmental protection. The reality behind that is complex.

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Tesla Model 3 ramp-up aims to beat BMW, Mercedes in just 1 yearAuto News

Even the most bullish don't think Tesla can sell half a million electric cars next year. But it's still important to understand the lofty targets Elon Musk is setting, and some of the crafty ways he's trying to make it happen.

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Uber suspends self-driving car program after Arizona crashAuto News

Uber has suspended its pilot program for autonomous vehicles after a vehicle equipped with the nascent technology crashed on an Arizona roadway, the ride-hailing company and local police said.

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Calif. upholds Obama emissions rules, setting up clash with EPA over mpg targetsAuto News

California approved light-vehicle pollution targets that the Trump administration has put on hold, setting up a potential face-off between federal and state regulators over emissions rules that could be expensive for automakers and a headache for...

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Calif. emissions ruling sets up clash with EPA over mpg targetsAuto News

California approved vehicle pollution targets that the Trump administration last week put on hold, setting up a potential face-off between federal and state regulators that could be expensive for automakers and a headache for consumers.

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Autos a no-show on list of advertising starsAuto News

Advertising Age, a sister publication to Automotive News, published their annual '40 Under 40' list of standout individuals. Not one was from the auto industry.

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Trump review of emissions rules may only slow march to higher mpgAuto News

Emissions rules set by the EPA may take a backseat to consumers demanding vehicles that guzzle less gas and automakers having to meet tougher standards if they want to export cars overseas, according to analysts.

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March Toward Higher MPG Inevitable? (3/24/17)

Midterm review won’t stop march toward tougher mpg, experts say; Ford, Lyft join YouTube ad...
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How an Atlanta dealership acquired a Chevy Bolt six months earlyAuto News

Six months before it was slated to hit dealerships in Georgia, a 2017 Chevrolet Bolt arrived at an Atlanta dealership. How?

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Uber pushes back on possible Canadian taxationAuto News

Uber says forcing it to collect the goods and services tax (GST) on every ride it provides in Canada will push more people to buy cars.

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Infineon raises 2017 outlook on stronger automotive microchip ordersAuto News

German chipmaker Infineon raised its outlook for the second quarter and for its 2017 financial year, citing better-than-expected orders for the chips it makes for cars.

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VW finance arm makes record 2016 profit despite diesel scandalAuto News

Volkswagen's finance division reported record earnings last year, despite the carmaker's emissions scandal, and held out the prospect of another strong result in 2017.

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Toyota brings Lexus to India with eye on growing affluenceAuto News

Toyota is bringing Lexus to India more than two decades after introducing the marque in China, an acknowledgment of the second-most populous country's potential for luxury demand.

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Trump's review of emissions rules may only slow march to higher mpgAuto News

Emissions rules set by the EPA may take a backseat to consumers demanding vehicles that guzzle less gas and automakers having to meet tougher standards if they want to export cars overseas, according to auto industry analysts.

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VW's temporary Michigan home for diesel vehicles flagged for local violationAuto News

VW's efforts to put its diesel emissions violations behind it hit a minor speed bump this week when a Michigan city filed a lawsuit against the owners of the dilapidated Pontiac Silverdome, where thousands of VW diesel models are being stored after...

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Ford Expecting $1.4B Profit Drop (3/23/17)

Ford expecting $1.4B profit drop; Shelby GT350 Mustang loses power, lawsuit alleges; Meeting fuel...
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CFPB fines Experian $3 million over misleading credit scoresAuto News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau fined Experian $3 million for deceiving consumers about the nature and use of the credit scores it presented to consumers.

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Mustang owners sue Ford, claiming 2016 Shelby GT350 overheats, loses powerAuto News

Disgruntled Shelby GT350 Mustang owners are suing Ford in federal court for about $228 million, claiming the automaker sold them 2016 model-year performance cars that overheat and lose power.

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Ford sees lower 2017 profits with most of the hit in Q1Auto News

Citing front-loaded product launch costs and engineering expenses, Ford said that much of the year-over-year decline it expects from its 2017 financial performance will occur in the first quarter.

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Ford expects lower profits in 2017 with most of the hit in Q1Auto News

Citing front-loaded product launch costs and engineering expenses, Ford said that much of the year-over-year decline it expects from its 2017 financial performance will occur in the first quarter.

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Ford expects lower profits in 2017, much of it in Q1Auto News

Citing front-loaded product launch costs and engineering expenses, Ford said that much of the year-over-year decline it expects from its 2017 financial performance will occur in the first quarter.

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Ford estimates profit will fall to $9 billion this yearAuto News

Ford expects a pretax profit of about $9 billion in 2017, down from 2016's pretax profit of $10.4 billion.

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California snubs free EVs, auto industry says in push back on new emissions mandateAuto News

The proportion of Californians making electric cars their new set of wheels has stayed flat for years even though incentives make some models basically free to lease, an industry trade group says

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Californians snub free EVs, auto industry says in push back on mandateAuto News

The proportion of Californians making electric cars their new set of wheels has stayed flat for years even though incentives make some models basically free to lease, an industry trade group says

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Superior Industries offers $715 million for Europe's UniwheelsAuto News

Wheel supplier Superior Industries has launched an offer to buy Uniwheels for around $715 million after winning the support of the German company's biggest shareholder.

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Toyota gets license to Microsoft's connected vehicle patentsAuto News

Microsoft said it will license all of its connected vehicle patents to Toyota in its most wide-ranging intellectual property agreement with an automaker.

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Toyota says Sienna and Yaris get more USB ports, additional safety techAuto News

Toyota is upgrading the Sienna minivan and Yaris hatch at next month's New York auto show. Technology is on the menu for both.

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Cadillac, Lincoln in BMW's Line of Fire? (3/22/17)

BMW aims for Mercedes, but may hit Cadillac, Lincoln; Porsche profit tops $17K per car; Ally profit...
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Why VW patriarch Piech's parting will be bitterAuto News

Ferdinand Piech's plan to burn all bridges to his life's work and sell his indirect stake in VW Group shows that he has become increasingly embittered, family members believe.

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The emissions tester that checked VW sees opportunity in TrumpAuto News

The Swedish vehicle inspector whose technology identified emissions discrepancies in Volkswagen diesel engines sees Donald Trump as an opportunity-in-waiting.

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Daimler employees probed in Germany for potential emissions fraudAuto News

German prosecutors have opened an investigation against employees at Daimler. The employees are being investigated over diesel-manipulation allegations, Bloomberg reported.

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Sage Auto settled with FTC to avoid costly litigation, its attorney saysAuto News

Sage Automotive Group and its owners settled federal charges last week that the group used deceptive and unfair sales and financing practices.

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N.J. sets disclosure rules for starter interruptersAuto News

New Jersey is increasing disclosure requirements for the use of starter interrupters with subprime, used-car auto loans. But it won't tie use of the devices to reduced loan rates.

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Ally will pursue profits over market share, lender saysAuto News

Ally Financial will stick with a strategy of raising rates and getting tougher on approvals in some auto-loan niches in 2017, sacrificing volume for higher margins, company executives said.

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Daimler employees probed in Germany for potential fraudAuto News

The public prosecutor's office in Stuttgart has launched an investigation against employees at Daimler, on suspicion of fraud and misleading advertising.

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Sage Auto settled with FTC to avoid costly litigation, attorney saysAuto News

Sage Automotive Group and its owners settled federal charges last week that the group used deceptive and unfair sales and financing practices.

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Why VW patriarch Piech's parting will be bitterAuto News

Ferdinand Piech's plan to burn all bridges to his life's work and sell his indirect stake in VW Group shows that he has become increasingly embittered, family members believe.

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Uber pledges to fix company's 'Cult of the Individual'Auto News

Uber plans to outline diversity goals and publish the results of a sexual harassment investigation over the coming weeks, part of a commitment to fix its corporate culture.

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Uber pledges to fix company&'s &'Cult of the Individual&'Auto News

Uber plans to outline diversity goals and publish the results of a sexual harassment investigation over the coming weeks, part of a commitment to fix its corporate culture.

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Fiat Chrysler faces French probe for emissions violations, report saysAuto News

A French prosecutor opened an investigation into FCA over allegations that the carmaker skirted diesel emissions tests, Reuters reported.

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Subaru's Tribeca successor spiedAuto News

Subaru's second crack at a large three-row crossover will get its official debut next month as a concept at the New York International Auto Show.

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VW's 'Luv Bug' ad promotes size of new Atlas crossoverAuto News

Just in time for spring, Volkswagen of America premiered a TV spot called 'Luv Bug' that promotes the size of its new 2018 Atlas crossover -- and its value for growing a family.

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Nissan promotes several key executives in U.S., globallyAuto News

Nissan North America will promote several US sales, marketing, planning and manufacturing directors and executives, with some receiving new global roles.

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Honda split with media-buying agency over lack of trust, report saysAuto News

Honda's switch from Mediavest Spark to RPA for media buying stemmed from a lack of trust stemming from Mediavest's handling of the automaker's ad dollars, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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BMW Plots Product Assault (3/21/17)

After loss to Mercedes, BMW plots product assault; Marchionne eager to discuss a Volkswagen tie-up;...
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Fiat Chrysler under investigation in France for emissions cheating, report saysAuto News

A French prosecutor has opened an investigation into FCA over allegations that the carmaker cheated in diesel emission tests, Reuters reported.

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JLR's next move: Buy Vauxhall from PSAAuto News

JLR's turnaround, from a money-losing business Ford dumped for $2.3 billion, at a huge loss, to India's Tata Motors, is one of the biggest success stories of the last decade. But now the next -- and far more difficult -- challenge awaits.

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Ally profit warning deepens angst over slumping used-car pricesAuto News

Ally warned profit may grow less than anticipated only a few months ago, the latest sign that automakers' heavy discounting and aggressive use of leasing has created a supply glut hurting lenders.

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Mexico stops sweating over fate of NAFTAAuto News

There's renewed hope in Mexico that trade negotiators will find the right mix of concessions to keep NAFTA alive for another quarter century.

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Marchionne is 'waiting with anticipation' to meet VW chiefAuto News

FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne said he was looking forward to meeting Volkswagen boss Matthias Mueller to discuss a possible tie-up between the two carmakers but added he hadn't seen his counterpart in six to seven months.

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Panasonic to take control of Spanish auto parts maker FicosaAuto News

Panasonic has agreed to become majority owner of Spanish auto parts maker Ficosa International as it bolsters its push into the automotive field.

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Gang of hackers tries to steal Baidu's autonomous car secretsAuto News

Baidu has revealed that a gang of "hackers for hire" tried to steal its autonomous car technology, prompting it to bulk up its cybersecurity team.

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Porsche SE posts profit as owner clan plans to buy out PiechAuto News

Porsche Automobil Holding SE returned to profit as its billionaire owner family is in talks to buy out Ferdinand Piech following a clash between the former Volkswagen AG patriarch and his relatives.

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BMW Mini's longtime U.S. ad agency resigns account before reviewAuto News

Butler Shine Stern and Partners has resigned as U.S. advertising agency for BMW's Mini brand, a move that comes ahead of the automaker's upcoming creative review.

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Wake up! Your supplier's plant is on fire!Auto News

Somewhere in the world this month, a typhoon might delay a shipment of auto parts. A violent mob could shut a supplier's factory, or a faraway boardroom spat might halt a critical product investment.

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Nvidia self-driving partnerships detailedAuto News

Last week, Nvidia spelled out details of two partnerships it has for its self-driving computer chips: one deal with in which Robert Bosch GmbH that will use Nvidia's chips to power its self-driving supercomputer, and one with truckmaker Paccar to...

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Tata Steel seeks more takers for tailored blanksAuto News

Under pressure from low-cost imported steel, Tata Steel is stepping up its European production of higher-margin tailored blanks.

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Normal job shuffling gets TrumpifiedAuto News

It happened again last week. President Donald Trump turned his attention to the auto industry, and, sure enough, an automaker coughed up plans to add jobs in the U.S. Sort of.

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Smart isn't going anywhere, Winkler saysAuto News

This is not exactly the golden age of microcars. Indeed, at a time when gas is cheap and looks like it will stay cheap, can Smart really hope to grow?

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Delphi: How to get paid, even when parts didn't get madeAuto News

Delphi says in an SEC filing that a number of suppliers have negotiated contracts to be compensated by automakers irrespective of actual volumes. And why not?

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Lear to launch vehicle communication partnership with WyomingAuto News

Lear is partnering with Wyoming to enable vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication in the state.

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Discounts and Markups on Chevy Bolt (3/20/17)

Some getting discounts on Chevy Bolt, others paying a premium; Audi’s three-EV plan; Uber exec...
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Kelley Blue Book expands abroadAuto News

Kelley Blue Book is taking its online vehicle valuation and pricing tools overseas, starting with Portugal.

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Uber president quits after 6 months amid turmoilAuto News

Uber President Jeff Jones is quitting after less than a year, amid multiple controversies engulfing the ride-hailing company.

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Uber president quits amid turmoil and search for COOAuto News

Uber President Jeff Jones is quitting after less than a year, amid multiple controversies engulfing the ride-hailing company.

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Porsche pockets $17,250 profit on every vehicleAuto News

Porsche's delivered 238,000 vehicles last year and posted an operating profit of $4.1 billion, up 14 percent from 2015. Put those numbers together and it's on pace to net about $17,250 a vehicle, up 9 percent.

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How Nissan's Shiro Nakamura became the crossover kingAuto News

Shiro Nakamura, who will retire next month after transforming Nissan design over the past 17 years, also holds the distinction of making "crossover" a household word.

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How Shiro Nakamura became the crossover kingAuto News

Shiro Nakamura, who will retire next month after transforming Nissan design over the past 17 years, also holds the distinction of making "crossover" a household word.

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Ford plans regional incentives for dealersAuto News

Dianne Craig, who has taken over as Ford's director of U.S. sales amid rising incentives and cooling demand, expects to find answers to her challenges in the marketplace, not Dearborn.

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Bernie Moreno's unexpected U-turnAuto News

Bernie Moreno once had visions of owning 100 dealerships. But frustration with factory performance targets has prompted a store selloff and a focus on select brands.

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Uber puts the ire in Iron CityAuto News

Although many Pittsburghers see Uber as a symbol of their city's turnaround from an ailing former steel town to an up-and-coming tech hub, others resent the company's unwillingness to assimilate to the city's distinctive community.

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Intel becomes an insider, and goes all inAuto News

Intel Corp. is a new player at the auto industry's poker table, but the company's $14.7 billion acquisition of Mobileye gives it a hand with a pair of aces.

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VW to launch T-Roc in U.S. in '19Auto News

Volkswagen will launch the T-Roc compact crossover in the United States in 2019 after U.S. dealers gave a firm commitment they can sell enough of the vehicle to make it profitable.

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Buy-sell activity poised to reboundAuto News

Buy-sell advisors expect activity to rebound this year as more sellers come to market and bring a realistic price expectation with them.

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For Chevy Bolt, discounts here, markups thereAuto News

Just seven states into Chevrolet's gradual rollout of the Bolt EV, some dealerships already are discounting the car by several thousand dollars, even as others demand a markup above sticker price to take advantage of early demand.

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Search for synergies delays Mitsubishi productsAuto News

Mitsubishi delays the long-awaited next-generation redesigns of its Outlander crossover and Outlander Sport compact crossover, key pillars of its U.S. lineup, as engineers seek ways to share components with Nissan following their corporate alliance.

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Dealer makes waiting customers stewAuto News

When Carlos and Laurie Liriano moved from Louisiana to the heart of Texas, they brought along with them their taste for New Orleans hospitality -- and their gumbo recipes.

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Rebounding Renesas sets up for growthAuto News

Japanese chipmaker Renesas bottlenecked much of the auto industry when its plant was damaged by Japan's 2011 killer earthquake. It now plans big growth thanks to its takeover of an American rival.

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Japanese carmakers seek trade peace with TrumpAuto News

Japan's auto market is open, says Hiroto Saikawa, chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, but its carmakers, including Toyota, Nissan and Honda, are willing to work with governments in Tokyo and Washington to smooth out disputes...

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Georgia&'s winning streak with suppliersAuto News

Georgia has tapped a vein of small to midsize privately owned German parts companies that are ready to build their first American factory.

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Dealer Dave Wright: 'It&'s all about the team'Auto News

In this QandA, Dave Wright, owner of a Nissan-Subaru dealership near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, talks about growing a small dealership, competing against large groups for acquisitions and winning Automotive News' Best Dealerships To Work For award five times.

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A new era for Nissan designAuto News

Two non-Japanese designers, one a veteran insider, the other just poached from a luxury-brand rival, face a difficult balancing act leading Nissan Motor Co. into an era of new technology.

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CFPB structure is unconstitutional, Justice Department saysAuto News

The Trump administration took an unusual step to defang the financial consumer watchdog created after the banking crisis, with the executive branch of the federal government telling a court that one of its own agencies is violating the U.S.

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Tesla raises $1.2 billion to pad cash reserve, help launch Model 3Auto News

The $1.2 billion share and convertible debt offering on Friday demonstrates once again the unflagging ability of Tesla and its high-profile head, Elon Musk, to tap Wall Street for sorely needed cash.

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Trump predicts fantastic trade deal with GermanyAuto News

After a high profile meeting at the White House, President Trump said he expected the United States to do "fantastically well" in trade talks with Germany, while German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she hoped the United States and the European Union...

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With Piech in the exit lane, Porsche family feud draws to closeAuto News

Ferdinand Piech and Wolfgang Porsche could hardly be more different. Piech is a wiry and driven engineer who has dedicated his life to automobiles.

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What The Auto Chiefs Told Trump (3/17/17)

What the auto chiefs told Trump: GM, Ford, Toyota, VW on fuel-standards review; Piech in talks to...
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Toyota expands sponsorship deals for 2018 Winter OlympicsAuto News

Toyota is putting U.S. Figure Skating and U.S. Speedskating under its sponsorship umbrella for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.

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Buick Regal wagon spotted testing in GermanyAuto News

A test mule of the Buick Regal TourX -- a name trademarked by General Motors in 2015 -- has been spotted in Germany, and it looks nearly identical to the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer wagon that debuted at the Geneva auto show this month.

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A German port pushes back against Trump's tough talk on tradeAuto News

German's Bremerhaven port once handled some 700,000 vehicles a year. That tally has since surged to 2.1 million, fueled by a sharp increase in trade that has created thousands of jobs.

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Tesla raises $1.2 billion to help launch Model 3Auto News

Tesla raised about $1.2 billion, roughly 20 percent more than it had planned, by selling common shares and convertible debt, ahead of the launch of the Model 3 sedan.

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Chassix plans $50 million expansion in Czech RepublicAuto News

U.S. auto supplier Chassix said it plans to invest $50 million to expand its operations to the Czech Republic in 2018.

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BMW CEO Krueger to join Germany's Merkel in meeting with TrumpAuto News

BMW CEO Harald Krueger and two other German CEOs are expected to travel with Chancellor Angela Merkel later Friday to meet President Trump.

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Audi CEO's polished exterior shows cracks amid diesel scandalAuto News

There are few German top managers as practiced as Audi CEO Rupert Stadler. This week however the polished veneer began to wear away in the steady flow of questions related to his role in the lead up to VW's diesel-emissions scandal.

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Executives tout mobility center for Trump, but not potential fundingAuto News

Leaders of the American Center for Mobility bent the ear of President Trump about the mobility project near Detroit, but did not discuss federal funding critical to its success.

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Buick, Lexus Retake Service Lead (3/16/17)

Buick, Lexus back on top in service satisfaction; VW exec must stay in jail until Jan. trial; VW law...
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Trump budget plan would scrap energy grants, auto loan programAuto News

The Trump administration proposed eliminating Energy Department loan programs and some research funding for energy efficient technology and electric vehicle development.

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Auto industry diverges on timeline for self-driving carsAuto News

BERLIN -- Automakers and suppliers gave widely differing timelines for the introduction of self-driving vehicles on Thursday, showing the uncertainties surrounding the technology as well as a split between cautious established players...

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Use the midterm review to keep progress on trackAuto News

It's fortunate that auto industry officials have enjoyed a seat at the table in the Trump White House, and that they'll now have an opportunity to make their case with regard to the greenhouse-gas and fuel-economy programs.

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Buick, Lexus return to top spots in service satisfaction scorecardAuto News

Buick and Lexus regained their familiar top rankings in J.D. Power's latest scorecard of satisfaction with dealership service departments, helping the U.S. industry improve for a second straight year.

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Musk's personal borrowing rises as banks underwrite more Tesla debtAuto News

As Tesla embarks on another effort to raise money, Chairman Elon Musk is also adding to his personal debts. Tesla said Musk has increased his own borrowing by more than $100 million, to $624 million.

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VW's Schmidt to remain in U.S. custody until trial next yearAuto News

Oliver Schmidt, the VW executive incarcerated since January when he tried to return to his native Germany after a Florida vacation, will remain in custody until his trial early next year.

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VW's Schmidt to remain behind bars ahead of U.S. trial, judge rulesAuto News

Oliver Schmidt, the VW executive incarcerated since January when he tried to return to his native Germany after a Florida vacation, will remain in custody until his trial early next year.

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BMW says self-driving car to be Level 5 capable by 2021Auto News

German carmaker BMW is on track to deliver a self-driving car by 2021, said the company's senior vice president for autonomous driving.

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Tesla returns to Wall Street as Musk readies Model 3 rollout Auto News

Elon Musk needs to raise at least $1.15 billion more to bring his more affordable Tesla Model 3 to market. His believers could hardly be happier.

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VW says German prosecutor searched law firm handling diesel scandalAuto News

German prosecutors searched the offices of Jones Day, the U.S. law firm tasked by VW with investigating its diesel emissions cheating scandal -- a step VW called "unacceptable."

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Hyundai recalling nearly 1 million Sonata cars in U.S. for seat beltsAuto News

Hyundai will recall about 978,000 Sonata cars in the U.S. because of a seat belt glitch that has led to one minor injury.

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California defends clean car standards as Trump brakesAuto News

Automakers hailed President Donald Trump's call for the EPA to review and possibly dial back car fuel efficiency standards. But California sees things differently.

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Japan automakers willing to work with U.S. on trade grievancesAuto News

Japan's auto industry, under trade pressure from President Trump, has struck a conciliatory note, saying it is open to addressing American grievances and even defending the president's stance.

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Suppliers see opportunity as auto industry shifts to mobilityAuto News

The automotive industry landscape is changing via rapid advancements in technology. So much so, that suppliers are joining their manufacturing customers in a whole new industry -- mobility.

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EPA will reopen review of 2025 emissions rulesAuto News

President Donald Trump said his administration will reopen a review of Obama-era emissions mandates, welcome news for automakers that argue the strict standards are costly and out-of-touch with market realities.

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Tesla, looking to cut 'risks,' will raise up to $1.15 billion in capitalAuto News

Tesla plans to offer $250 million in shares and $750 million in convertible debt as the EV maker looks to raise more cash to evolve from a niche player to a high-volume automaker. The proceeds may reach $1.

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Renault CEO Ghosn targeted in French diesel probe, report saysAuto News

France's consumer fraud watchdog told prosecutors that Renault boss Carlos Ghosn should be held responsible for the carmaker's suspected diesel emissions cheating, Reuters reported.

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Marchionne has 'zero interest' in pursuing VW mergerAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne said he has "zero interest" in pursuing a merger with Volkswagen AG, despite bringing up the possibility earlier this month.

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Lucid Motors prices its Tesla fighter at $52,500Auto News

Lucid Motors will price its first vehicle, the Air, starting at $52,500. The base price includes $7,500 in federal tax credits.

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White House plan to review vehicle emissions targets draws criticismAuto News

President Trump's plan to reassess strict U.S. light-vehicle emissions standards drew criticism from Democrats and environmental groups who accused him of risking more carbon emissions and higher fuel costs.

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U.S. won't seek to roll back California vehicle authorityAuto News

President Donald Trump announced the EPA will revive a review of the feasibility of strict fuel efficiency standards through 2025, but did not withdraw California's authority to set its own vehicle rules.

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Trump says EPA will reopen review of 2025 emissions rulesAuto News

President Donald Trump said his administration will reopen a review of Obama-era emissions mandates, welcome news for automakers that argue the strict standards are costly and out-of-touch with market realities.

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Trump plan to review vehicle emissions rules draws criticismAuto News

President Trump's plan to reassess strict U.S. light-vehicle emissions standards drew criticism from Democrats and environmental groups who accused him of risking more carbon emissions and higher fuel costs.

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Trump Grants More Time for MPG Debate (3/15/17)

In Detroit, Trump grants more time for mpg debate; 30 cities vow to buy EVs; GM to lay off 1,100,...
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President gives automakers year to push for reset of mileage rulesAuto News

Automakers will get another year to dispute fuel economy standards the Trump administration will scrutinize, overruling an Obama-era ruling that the industry is capable of meeting tougher mileage and emissions rules.

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Trump courts Detroit's divided unionAuto News

President Donald Trump returned to one of American labor's last remaining strongholds with a message that could drive a wedge between long Democratic-leaning union leadership and members that are breaking ranks.

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Trump confirms EPA will reopen review of 2025 fuel rulesAuto News

President Donald Trump confirmed the EPA would reopen a review of whether the Obama administration's 2022-2025 vehicle emission rules are feasible, a win for automakers which have urged the Trump administration to reverse a January decision to...

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Trump plan to review vehicle fuel efficiency rules draws criticismAuto News

President Trump's plans to reassess strict U.S. vehicle fuel-efficiency standards drew criticism from Democrats and environmental groups who accused him of risking more carbon emissions and higher fuel costs.

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Bosch sticks to own technology in face of Intel-Mobileye acquisitionAuto News

A top Bosch executive said the supplier will continue to develop its own visual technology regardless of Intel's $14.7 billion deal to buy Mobileye.

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Ford recalling 6,000 2017 Mustangs Auto News

Ford said it's recalling nearly 6,000 2017 Mustang pony cars in North America with faulty left door handle springs.

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GM will rehire 500 workers in Michigan slated for layoffAuto News

General Motors said it plans next year to rehire 500 workers at a Michigan assembly plant who are to be laid off in May, citing increased demand for larger vehicles.

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Trump gives automakers year to push for reset of mileage rulesAuto News

Automakers will get another year to dispute fuel economy standards the Trump administration will scrutinize, overruling an Obama-era ruling that the industry is capable of meeting tougher mileage and emissions rules.

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Trump won't seek to roll back California vehicle authorityAuto News

President Donald Trump will announce the EPA will revive a review of the feasibility of strict fuel efficiency standards through 2025, but will not seek to withdraw California's authority to set its own vehicle rules, a White House official said...

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Trump to court Detroit's divided unionAuto News

President Donald Trump is returning to one of American labor's last remaining strongholds with a message that could drive a wedge between long Democratic-leaning union leadership and members that are breaking ranks.

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Holden helps out paradegoersAuto News

In the latest spot to join our weekly viral video charts, Holden helps out with parade festivities.

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Cities, defying Trump, seek to dangle $10 billion order for EVsAuto News

Dozens of U.S. cities are willing to buy $10 billion of electric cars and trucks to show skeptical automakers there's demand for low-emission vehicles, just as President Trump seeks to review pollution standards the industry opposes.

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As VW exits crisis, the press spins next chapter like pirate radioAuto News

When the financial and automotive press gathered Tuesday in Wolfsburg, home to a leading automaker, were they at a VW press conference or at a pop concert?

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Intel's $14.7 billion Mobileye deal marks Israel as an autonomous tech hubAuto News

Israel's emergence as a center for automotive technology got a vote of confidence when Intel said it would pay $14.7 billion for Mobileye, a maker of chips and software for driverless cars.

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VW Open to Talks with FCA (3/14/17)

VW open to talks with FCA; Nakamura gave Nissan creativity, style and a funky Juke; Nissan marketing...
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Magna, Ford team up for weight-saving carbon fiber subframe prototypeAuto News

Magna, in cooperation with Ford, says it has developed a prototype carbon fiber composite subframe that reduces mass by 34 percent from a stamped steel equivalent.

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Will Jeep Wrangler pickup be forged from a Ram platform?Auto News

Might Fiat Chrysler's long-awaited Wrangler-based pickup show up on dealer lots as a Ram in Jeep's clothing?

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Sage Automotive to pay $3.6 million to settle FTC chargesAuto News

Sage Automotive and its owners have agreed to settle federal charges that the dealership group used deceptive and unfair sales and financing practices.

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Buick expected to replace Regal sedan with 5-door hatch, wagonAuto News

General Motors plans to replace the Buick Regal sedan in the United States with a sedan-styled five-door hatchback and Buick's first wagon in two decades, according to two auto forecast firms.

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Primal styling and 'mirror cam' pods: Mercedes-AMG's GT Concept and what people thinkAuto News

Mercedes-AMG, with its eyes on Tesla and Porsche, was a key player at the Geneva auto show with the GT Concept. The four-door featured design elements that are similar to the AMG GT coupe and roadster while packing a lot of power under the hood.

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State Farm partners with Openbay for auto maintenance, repairsAuto News

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance has tied up with Openbay, an online marketplace for automotive maintenance and repair, the companies said.

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Knockoffs and cousins: What people are saying about the VW ArteonAuto News

Volkswagen's replacement for the CC, the Arteon, will slot above the Passat in the brand's global lineup.

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Mueller says VW 'is back on track'; CEO not ruling out talks with FCAAuto News

The world's largest automaker, Volkswagen, 'is back on track' even as it works through its global diesel scandal, its CEO said. And he isn't ruling out talking about a merger with FCA.

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Trump answers auto industry call for review of expensive rulesAuto News

When President Donald Trump visits the Detroit area this week, he'll come bearing a gift: a first step toward relaxing rules that could cost automakers about $33 billion.

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BMW probed by U.S. over leases to military members Auto News

The U.S. Justice Department sought information from BMW AG's leasing business last year about how it handles overdue payments from U.S. military personnel, according to documents obtained by Bloomberg.

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Lincoln's bet on China SUV underscores growth potentialAuto News

With the future of Ford's lagging luxury line riding on China, the automaker will expand its bet on the market by building a new Lincoln SUV in the country in late 2019.

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Intel's Mobileye buy heats up competition with QualcommAuto News

Intel's proposed $14.7 billion acquisition of Mobileye sets the stage for a King Kong vs. Godzilla battle with rival Qualcomm to be the dominant supplier of computer processors for self-driving cars.

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Audi's equal-pay spot helps brand top automakers in February Twitter engagementAuto News

Audi topped auto brands in Twitter engagement in February with help from its Super Bowl spot that addressed pay equality.

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State Farm ties with Openbay for auto maintenance, repairsAuto News

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance has tied up with Openbay, an online marketplace for automotive maintenance and repair, the companies said.

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Trump to announce review of emissions rules in DetroitAuto News

President Donald Trump is expected announce a restart of a review of vehicle fuel efficiency rules sought by the auto industry at an event on Wednesday with the CEOs of U.S. automakers, two sources briefed on the matter told Reuters.

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Trump to announce review of fuel emissions rules in DetroitAuto News

President Donald Trump is expected to visit the Detroit area on Wednesday to hold an event with the chief executives of U.S.

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Intel to buy autonomous-tech firm Mobileye in $14.7 billion dealAuto News

U.S. chip giant Intel has agreed to buy Israeli autonomous-driving technology company Mobileye for $14 billion-$15 billion, Israeli media reported on Monday.

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Intel to buy Mobileye for $14 billion-$15 billion, media reports sayAuto News

U.S. chip giant Intel has agreed to buy Israeli autonomous-driving technology company Mobileye for $14 billion-$15 billion, Israeli media reported on Monday.

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Intel to buy Mobileye for $14 billion-$15 billion, Israeli newspaper saysAuto News

Intel has agreed to buy Israeli technology firm Mobileye for $14 billion-$15 billion, according to TheMarker, an Israeli financial newspaper.

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Lincoln plans to produce SUV in China by late 2019Auto News

Lincoln plans to produce luxury SUVs in China by late 2019, as it steps up its move into the world's largest auto market and aims to catch up with German and U.S. rivals.

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GM isn't done pruningAuto News

CEO Mary Barra made clear that the Opel deal is not the end of the automaker's effort to pare back its portfolio.

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Could Opel deal set off a chain reaction?Auto News

Historically, deals like General Motors' sale of Opel/Vauxhall to PSA Group have set off a chain reaction in the industry. Is a new round of consolidation in the works?

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Security experts shrug off CIA memoAuto News

A CIA memo dated Oct. 23, 2014, briefly indicated the agency was considering exploring how to hack into cars remotely. The revelation resulted in a lot of panicky headlines, but security experts have shrugged it off.

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Technology in Motion to mark Detroit as mobility hubAuto News

A three-day, late-summer summit will tout southeast Michigan as a center of advanced automotive technology.

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European execs wary of U.S. trade changesAuto News

President Donald Trump's vows to turn American trade policy toward a more protectionist stance, including imposing a 35 percent tariff on imported cars, could have far-reaching consequences for European automakers.

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Turin outpost will help GM's push into dieselsAuto News

GM's Turin engineering center, born from the ashes of a failed alliance with Fiat, will remain a part of GM and continue to develop diesel engines for its global vehicles.

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Volkswagen becomes a felonAuto News

After nine years of hiding its illicit, covert actions and at least a year of actively trying to deceive regulators, Volkswagen fully admitted its guilt, pleading guilty to three felonies related to widespread emissions violations.

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Thinking outside the key drop boxAuto News

Ford is testing an ATM-like device that allows customers to request oil changes, alignments, transmission work or other services; drop off their keys in a secure storage bin; retrieve keys for a rental car; and pay for service work, all from the...

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Cardinale Group tracks social media marketingAuto News

Cardinale Automotive Group uses social-media tools to build target audiences, track who's taking action and see who actually shows up to buy.

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Hertz wants more big carsAuto News

Hertz hopes to turn around its fortunes by adding more midsize and large vehicles to its fleet in the first half of the year. It also may be unloading more of its smaller cars.

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Volvo pegs EV range at 250 milesAuto News

Volvo's first-ever electric vehicle will likely have a range of at least 250 miles and a price starting between $35,000 and $40,000 when it debuts in 2019, Volvo Americas CEO said.

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Exotic brands: A hub of bespoke activityAuto News

Customization and derivation were everywhere at the Geneva show as ultra-premium brands launched new ways to build a bespoke model or upped the power ante and exclusivity of existing vehicles.

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Bentley tests EV waters with conceptAuto News

Bentley debuted a sultry convertible concept, the EXP 12 Speed 6e, which represented both the brand's first all-electric concept powertrain and a styling shift for the brand.

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Ford's new 3-banger can run on 2 cylindersAuto News

Ford debuts second 3-cylinder engine, a 1.5-liter, that features cylinder deactivation and can run on two-cylinders

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Sturdy crossovers, supercars, EVs under Geneva lightsAuto News

A dizzying range of vehicles -- from sturdy crossovers to lightning-fast supercars to an app-summoned autonomous two-seat EV -- sparkled under the bright lights at the Geneva auto show.

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Premium brands jump into mobile madnessAuto News

The March Madness Live app and its growing contingent of viewers continue to be an increasingly important outlet for brands chasing viewers who aren't watching on TV.

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Car stocks swell, led by GM'sAuto News

Automakers and dealerships face a growing glut of passenger cars as U.S. consumers' purchases swing to light trucks faster than automakers can adjust production.

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Can PSA succeed where GM failed?Auto News

GM's sale of Opel represents a final acknowledgment that -- just as many industry experts in Europe believe -- a regional power such as PSA Group might be more suited to run the business in the face of increasingly challenging odds.

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Spirit of Scion lives on in Toyota's C-HRAuto News

In the C-HR, Toyota has rolled out a vehicle that feels upscale and special, but fully at home in the Scion universe of simple but not austere.

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Geneva's hits and missesAuto News

Reporter and vintage croissant collector David Undercoffler sorts out the industry's hits and misses at the Geneva auto show.

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Ford looks for upside in EuropeAuto News

Ford gets buffeted by the same headwinds as General Motors, whether home or abroad, yet it earned $1.2 billion in Europe last year. A timely restructuring helped, but there's more to it than that.

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Why is GM clinging to Cadillac in Europe?Auto News

GM has confirmed that it will remain in the European premium market with Chevy performance cars and Cadillac. But why? The answer arguably is threefold.

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Hyundai sees Ioniq as a compact contenderAuto News

Hyundai's Ioniq is the most fuel efficient car in the industry without a plug. But the automaker isn't aiming for just a bigger slice of the green-car market.

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Boys are back at BentleyAuto News

The racing-driven marketing formula that helped build the Bentley legend back in the 1920s is enjoying another strong run now as CEO Wolfgang Duerheimer works to reinvigorate a brand that had gone stale.

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Lam, Lithia partner on dealer academyAuto News

In a new partnership with Lithia, Lam plans to develop the next generation of minority dealers who dream of owning their own stores but lack the capital to make it happen.

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Auto recalls hit record 53.2 million in 2016Auto News

The Transportation Department said automakers recalled a record 53.2 million vehicles last year in the United States in part because of a massive expansion in callbacks to replace Takata airbag inflators.

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Humans may soon be missing from autonomous-vehicle tests in California Auto News

California, the largest U.S. car market, plans to allow testing on public roads of self-driving vehicles without human backup drivers by the end of the year, state officials said Friday.

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California proposes broad self-driving rulesAuto News

California is on its way to becoming the second state to establish comprehensive self-driving vehicle regulations.

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Mitsubishi likely to share pickups with Nissan Auto News

Mitsubishi Motors and its new parent Nissan are studying joint production of pickup trucks in Southeast Asia as they look for savings within the broader Renault-Nissan alliance.

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Average fuel economy of new U.S. vehicles sold in February flat at 25.1 mpgAuto News

The average fuel economy of new light vehicles sold in the U.S. in February remained unchanged from January at 25.1 mpg, the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute said.

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California paves way to self-driving car tests without humansAuto News

California, the largest U.S. car market, plans to allow testing on public roads of self-driving vehicles without human backup drivers by the end of the year, state officials said Friday.

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Station wagons back on stage to cure SUV fatigueAuto News

At the Geneva auto show, the world's blue-blooded European carmakers showed off their newest creations in a parade of carbon-fiber reptiles that command six-figure sums.

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Supplier association seeks to meet with Pence, Ross over border tax, NAFTAAuto News

The Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association wants to meet with Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross to raise concerns over proposed changes to border taxes and the North American Free Trade Agreement.

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Subaru recalls redesigned 2017 Impreza for rearview camera glitchAuto News

Subaru is recalling the redesigned 2017 Impreza in the U.S. for a software problem within the compact car's infotainment unit. The recall covers 25,567 Imprezas in the U.S. built between Sept. 12, 2016 and Feb. 23, 2017.

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Waymo seeks injunction against UberAuto News

Alphabet's self-driving car unit is seeking a preliminary injunction against Uber in a high-profile intellectual property lawsuit, according to a court filing.

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Auto recalls hit record 53.2 million in 2016, U.S. saysAuto News

The Transportation Department said automakers recalled a record 53.2 million vehicles in 2016 in the United States in part because of a massive expansion in callback to replace Takata airbag inflators.

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Ford appoints former Microsoft exec to boardAuto News

Ford named former Microsoft and Salesforce executive Lynn Vojvodich to its board of directors, effective April 1. Vojvodich, 49, works with venture capital firms as an adviser to pre-IPO and startup companies.

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VW pleads guilty to 3 felonies in deal to settle U.S. emissions caseAuto News

Volkswagen Group pleaded guilty to three U.S. felony counts to settle criminal charges over widespread emissions violations. VW agreed to pay $4.

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Musk bets he can fix Aussie power woes in 100 days or it's freeAuto News

Elon Musk bets he can solve a looming energy crisis in Australia within 100 days by deploying Tesla technology to plug a supply gap which has caused power blackouts.

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VW set to plead guilty in U.S. emissions caseAuto News

Volkswagen is set to plead guilty on Friday to three felony counts in the Justice Department's diesel emissions investigation, as the German automaker seeks to move past widespread environmental violations.

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Japan bats away U.S. claims on auto trade barriersAuto News

Japan rejected U.S. demands for more access to Japan's auto market, saying the government has already taken steps to eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers.

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China's Great Wall rethinks Mexico plant under Trump threatAuto News

China's biggest SUV maker is reconsidering a plan to build an assembly plant in Mexico that would have made its best-selling vehicles for the U.S., joining a growing list of automakers reviewing investments after tax threats by President Trump.

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Study warns of higher consumer prices, job losses under current mpg rulesAuto News

As President Donald Trump weighs easing U.S. fuel-economy rules, an automaker-funded study offered support based on looming cost increases for consumers and a short-term drop in industry employment.

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Japan says no barriers to auto imports after U.S. fires trade salvoAuto News

Japan rejected U.S. demands for more access to Japan's auto market, saying the government has already taken steps to eliminate tariffs and non-tariff barriers.

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VW set to plead guilty Friday in emissions caseAuto News

Volkswagen is set to plead guilty on Friday to three felony counts in the Justice Department's diesel emissions investigation, as the German automaker seeks to move past widespread environmental violations.

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GM, Honda name top management for fuel cell ventureAuto News

GM and Honda named the top managers that will oversee their newly formed Fuel Cell System Manufacturing joint venture in Michigan.

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VW scraps bonuses for supervisory board Auto News

Volkswagen plans to scrap bonus payments for members of its supervisory board in the latest sign of belt-tightening as the company grapples with the cost of sweeping emissions violations.

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CDK names TrueCar, AutoNation vet Frey chief strategy officerAuto News

CDK Global has named Ron Frey, a former executive at TrueCar and AutoNation, its executive vice president and chief strategy officer.

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China's Wanfeng eyes U.S. acquisitions amid trade tensionsAuto News

Rising trade tensions are pushing Chinese car-wheel maker Wanfeng Auto Holding Group to seek more acquisitions in the U.S. to help localize more production and cut a reliance on imports.

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Cadillac to roll out V2V safety tech in CTS soonAuto News

Cadillac will begin installing vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems in the 2017 CTS this month, allowing the vehicles to communicate with each other and their drivers about driving conditions.

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EPA chief says Congress should weigh whether carbon dioxide is a pollutantAuto News

In an interview with CNBC, EPA chief Scott Pruitt also said the Trump administration will make an announcement on fuel efficiency standards for light vehicles "very soon," stressing that he and President Donald Trump believe current standards were...

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BMW profit drops amid tech push and as luxury crown shifts to rivalAuto News

BMW reported its weakest profitability since 2010, capping a negative year for CEO Harald Krueger after the brand lost the industry sales crown to arch-rival Mercedes-Benz.

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Uber works to repair ties with regulatorsAuto News

Uber is working to mend its relationship with regulators as pressure mounts for the company to improve its business practices and temper CEO Travis Kalanick's aggressive leadership style.

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Uber's head of AI Labs steps down Auto News

Uber's Gary Marcus is stepping down from his post as head of AI Labs, four months after the unit was created.

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Uber works to mend relationship with regulatorsAuto News

Uber is working to mend its relationship with regulators as pressure mounts for the company to improve its business practices and temper CEO Travis Kalanick's aggressive leadership style.

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CIA 'mission' on cars shows concern about next-generation vehiclesAuto News

WikiLeaks documents showing the Central Intelligence Agency considered a "mission" against connected car technology underscores auto industry concern that the science behind the next generation of vehicles could be turned against them.

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Ford faces another legal challenge over hybrid technology patentAuto News

The International Trade Commission launched an investigation into a patent infringement complaint against Ford that could ban the automaker's Mexico-built hybrid electric cars from entering the country.

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Uber prohibits use of 'Greyball' technology to evade authoritiesAuto News

Uber Technologies prohibited the use of its so-called "Greyball" technology to target regulators, ending a program that had been critical in helping Uber evade authorities in cities where the service has been banned.

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Uber cleared to test self-driving cars in CaliforniaAuto News

Uber Technologies can legally put its self-driving cars back on California streets after securing the necessary permit from state regulators, although passengers will not immediately be allowed in the backseat.

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Linamar Q4 profit rises on Montupet dealAuto News

Canadian auto parts maker Linamar posted a 22 percent increase in quarterly profit, helped in part by the acquisition of France's Montupet last year.

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BlackBerry's car software a potential hacking target of CIA, WikiLeaks says Auto News

BlackBerry's QNX automotive software, used in more than 60 million cars, was listed as a potential target for the Central Intelligence Agency to hack, according to documents released by WikiLeaks.

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Hyundai freshens Sonata to reverse falling salesAuto News

Hyundai is counting on a freshened Sonata to reverse a drop in sales of a model struggling to stand out in a shrinking midsize sedan segment.

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EPA auditor to review emissions testing checks after VW caseAuto News

An EPA watchdog agency plans to review whether the agency's internal controls are effective at detecting vehicle emissions fraud.

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NAFTA talks likely won't begin until later this year, Ross saysAuto News

The U.S. government probably won't begin 'real' negotiations to revamp NAFTA until later this year, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said.

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U.S. 2016 vehicles seen trailing fuel goals, boosting skepticismAuto News

American light vehicles from the 2016 model year will be the first to fall short of federal fuel economy targets in more than a decade, according to a new projection from regulators that could buttress a push by automakers to ease efficiency...

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Hyundai refreshes Sonata to reverse falling salesAuto News

Hyundai is counting on the redesigned Sonata to reverse a fall in sales of a model struggling to stand out in a shrinking sedan segment.

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Hyundai redesigns Sonata to reverse falling salesAuto News

Hyundai is counting on the redesigned Sonata to reverse a fall in sales of a model struggling to stand out in a shrinking sedan segment.

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Subaru bets on Sun Belt, keeps lid on incentives, watches TrumpAuto News

Peaking demand, high incentive costs, threats of a border tax -- none of these are distracting Subaru from its marketing and growth ambitions in its biggest market, especially in the U.S. South.

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Tesla hires Juniper's Gary Clark as chief information officerAuto News

Gary Clark, a former IT chief technology officer at Juniper Networks, joined Tesla in February as its chief information officer, according to Clark's LinkedIn profile.

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Toyota C-HR crossover priced from $23,460Auto News

Toyota's new C-HR crossover will mostly use the 'mono-spec' pricing and equipment formula that the defunct Scion brand employed to get young drivers into well-equipped vehicles at relatively low prices.

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Cadillac shows unity in Oscars adAuto News

In the latest spot to top our weekly viral video charts, Cadillac uses an ad in an attempt to bridge political divides.

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FCA working to resolve U.S. diesel emissions issueAuto News

Fiat Chrysler is still trying to win U.S. approval to sell 2017 diesel models as the U.S. government decides whether to take legal action.

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Penske Automotive acquires Jaguar, Land Rover dealerships in N.J.Auto News

Penske Automotive has acquired Jaguar and Land Rover dealerships in Paramus, N.J. The auto retailer expects to add about $215 million in revenue from the deal with Prestige Family of Fine Cars.

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Mercedes-AMG goes greener with 4-door GT ConceptAuto News

Mercedes-AMG plans a four-door sports car with optional electric power based on a concept introduced at the Geneva auto show.

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Ford supplier to plead guilty in U.S. to bid riggingAuto News

Kiekert AG, which makes car locks and door latches for Ford and other automakers, has agreed to plead guilty to bid rigging and to pay a $6.1 million U.S. fine.

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GM to make pension payments for years just to escape EuropeAuto News

General Motors will practically pay France's PSA Group to take its long-struggling European unit off its hands as it looks to cauterize a perennial bleeder.

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Democrats urge EPA not to reopen vehicle fuel efficiency rulesAuto News

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and 11 other Democrats said it was "critical" that the Trump administration leave in place new vehicle fuel efficiency rules

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Subaru pads 2nd-gen Crosstrek with more safety gear, off-road capabilityAuto News

The Crosstrek, Subaru's No. 3 seller in the U.S., will be replaced in August with a version that rides on a new, stiffer global platform.

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McLaren fine-tunes Super Series with 720S Auto News

When British supercar builder McLaren set about creating the successor to the popular 650S, the exotic brand did the usual: It cut weight, boosted power and ushered in a new design language. But the redesigned 720S also sweats the small stuff.

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Auto executives focus on technology rather than PSA-OpelAuto News

The auto industry is facing seismic changes with the rise of electric vehicles, automated driving and car-sharing set to eclipse even big mergers such as PSA's purchase of Opel.

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BMW says big industry investments may spur consolidationAuto News

BMW CEO Harald Krueger said the big investments needed for next-generation drivetrains and digital business models were likely to spur further industry consolidation.

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Marchionne says rationale for GM-FCA merger stands, even after PSA buys OpelAuto News

FCA Sergio Marchionne said he could approach GM again regarding a potential merger, adding a rationale for a tie-up still existed even after the U.S. rival decided to sell its European operations to PSA.

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Auto executives focus on technology rather than PSA-OpelAuto News

The auto industry is facing seismic changes with the rise of electric vehicles, automated driving and car-sharing set to eclipse even big mergers such as PSA's purchase of Opel.

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BMW says big industry investments may spur consolidationAuto News

BMW CEO Harald Krueger said the big investments needed for next-generation drivetrains and digital business models were likely to spur further industry consolidation.

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Marchionne says rationale for GM-FCA merger stands, even after PSA buys OpelAuto News

FCA Sergio Marchionne said he could approach GM again regarding a potential merger, adding a rationale for a tie-up still existed even after the U.S. rival decided to sell its European operations to PSA.

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Why Ford stands by its 'One Ford' philosophyAuto News

Ford of Europe product development chief Joe Bakaj isn't commenting on GM's retreat from Europe, but he's adamant that Ford sees no reason to step away from its "One Ford" philosophy.

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Aston Martin revs up performance with AMR subbrandAuto News

Aston Martin plans to capitalize on the global thirst for low-volume performance models and its own racing heritage by introducing an AMR subbrand.

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Bloodlines and reductionism: What people are saying about Range Rover VelarAuto News

Range Rover now has an entry in the ultracompetitive midsize luxury SUV segment and its name is Velar. Here's what people are saying about the Range Rover Velar.

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All Trump, all the timeAuto News

The automotive industry landscape is changing via rapid advancements in technology. So much so, that suppliers are joining their manufacturing customers in a whole new industry -- mobility.

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Honda Civic Type R, packing 306 hp, ends performance droughtAuto News

Honda will bring a 306-hp Civic Type R hatchback to the U.S. this spring for the first time, ending the brand's years-long performance-car drought.

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A Less Global, More Profitable GM? (3/6/17)

With PSA deal, GM on course to be less global, more profitable; GM in Europe: What now?; Analysts...
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Suppliers see opportunity as auto industry shifts to mobilityAuto News

The automotive industry landscape is changing via rapid advancements in technology. So much so, that suppliers are joining their manufacturing customers in a whole new industry -- mobility.

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GM will keep Cadillac in EuropeAuto News

General Motors will remain a niche player in Europe after it closes on the sale of its Opel/Vauxhall operations to PSA Group in a deal valued at $2.3 billion.

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Why GM is selling Opel to PSAAuto News

After years of losses that totaled nearly $20 billion, GM will unload Opel and Vauxhall because Europe's geo-political and regulatory climate demands more investment when GM executives see a bigger need to focus on North America, China and emerging...

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Volkswagen to replace CC with ArteonAuto News

VW's new premium sedan, the Arteon Gran Turismo, will replace the CC and slot above the Passat in the brand's global lineup. The VW Arteon will go on sale in mid-June in Germany, but it won't make it to the U.S. until next year as a 2019 model

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The GM-PSA deal at a glanceAuto News

A look at key details of GM's watershed decision to sell Opel and Vauxhall to France's PSA Group:

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GM will lay off 1,100 at GMC Acadia plant after production shiftAuto News

General Motors said it will lay off 1,100 workers in May at its Lansing Delta Township assembly plant in Michigan as it shifts production of the GMC Acadia to Tennessee.

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GM shifts from bigger is better to less global, more profitableAuto News

GM's decision to sell its European operations doubles down on a bet that the company can win by being less global, but more profitable, in an auto industry increasingly driven by software.

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Birth of a 'European Champion'? (3/6/17)

PSA to buy GM’s Opel-Vauxhall for $2.3B, Barra calls deal ‘win’ for all; U.S....
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Why GM decided to sell Opel to PSAAuto News

GM executives said they decided to sell Opel because Europe's changing geo-political and regulatory climate demands more investment at a time when they see a greater need to focus on North America, China and emerging technologies.

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GM sells Opel to improve 'overall business profile'Auto News

GM executives said they decided to sell Opel because Europe's changing geo-political and regulatory climate demands greater investment at a time when they see a greater need to invest in North America, China and emerging technologies.

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Will purchase of Opel mean deja vu for PSA?Auto News

PSA Group has purchased the loss-making European arm from a U.S automaker before. It didn't go well.

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Porsche stores repeat atop online response studyAuto News

Porsche dealerships earned the top spot in Pied Piper's annual online lead-responsiveness study for the second year in a row, despite scoring three points lower than last year.

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Reynolds President Ron Lamb steps downAuto News

Reynolds and Reynolds President Ron Lamb stepped down from the company after a nearly seven years at the helm of the dealership software giant.

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Sales per franchise soften as market risesAuto News

Average industry throughput declined last year, as a small increase in the U.S. franchise count outpaced the growth in light-vehicle sales. A brand-by-brand tally showed that gains and losses were almost evenly split.

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Ford taps 3-D printing to forge key partsAuto News

Future fenders, intake manifolds and spoilers on Ford's race cars could soon be made entirely of 3-D-printed plastic.

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Mexico: We won't roll overAuto News

Under pressure to stand up to the Trump administration and defend Mexico's auto industry, Mexican officials are making clear that they're prepared to use some of their leverage on other U.S. priorities.

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Automakers dive into new talent poolsAuto News

Engineers and hobbyists offer a potential source of new talent for companies desperate to staff rapidly expanding autonomous-vehicle programs.

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