Changes online to help AN continue quality journalismAuto News

Automotive News is progressively rolling out an updated 'metered' approach to online readership.

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Mann plots a U.S. revival for MitsubishiAuto News

New Mitsubishi COO Trevor Mann outlines his revival plan for the troubled carmaker and explains how he got it back on the profit path just months after arriving from controlling owner Nissan.

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Ford's Hinrichs on how to improve NAFTAAuto News

Ford's top executive for the Americas, Joe Hinrichs, offers two specific ways to improve the North American Free Trade Agreement.

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Audi's Mexico plant getting high-end neighbor, but who will come?Auto News

A master-planned 'city for the future' rises in the fields alongside Audi's Mexico plant. Can it attract auto workers making $15 a day?

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China's joint-venture reform: Read the fine printAuto News

Foreign automakers in China have dreamed of freeing themselves from the joint ventures the Chinese government has imposed on them. It might take a while.

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Chinese buy into CadillacAuto News

Cadillac is selling itself as a heritage brand in China as it chases its German rivals. It is one of many things going right for the American luxury icon in the world's biggest market.

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17 million or bust? Red flags for retailersAuto News

The industry has crossed the line into risky territory on automaker incentives, leasing levels and new-vehicle inventory, said AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson. Several other public dealership group executives agreed.

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BMW holds out hope for 7 seriesAuto News

BMW wanted to set a new sales record and regain leadership of the large luxury sedan segment after launching the redesigned 7 series in late 2015. It didn't happen last year - but there's always 2017, says Americas chief Ludwig Willisch.

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Self-driving companies to consumers: Hop inAuto News

Test rides in the cars of the future are becoming more available to the public, and are no longer limited to engineers, executives and journalists.

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Subaru says dealers are lagging on serviceAuto News

Subaru dealers continue to set sales records in the U.S., but they are not keeping up in their service departments, the brand's U.S. president says.

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Store guarantees job applicants an interviewAuto News

Patrick DeBruler was in the middle of a rough patch when he walked into Champion Chevrolet of Avon, Ind., last summer to pick up a job application. It proved to be just the break he needed.

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Corvette Carbon 65: The first collectible of 2018Auto News

The first collectible car of the 2018 model year is the Chevrolet Corvette Carbon 65, a limited-production model that celebrates the sports car's 65th anniversary. Most U.S. and Canadian Chevrolet dealers will never see the car.

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Acura's mission for TLX: Fix stylingAuto News

In the world of luxury automakers, turbocharged engines reign supreme. Except at Acura.

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AMG chief predicts lineup of plug-insAuto News

Mercedes-AMG chief Tobias Moers forecasts plug-ins across the performance brand's lineup in the long term. Pure electrics also are inevitable.

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KAR, Cox take different approaches to growthAuto News

Cox Automotive and KAR Auction Services own the two largest U.S. auction groups. But they've taken quite different approaches to growing and diversifying.

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Nissan Rogue Sport: A conquest machine?Auto News

Nissan expects the new Rogue Sport to become a conquesting machine, taking buyers mostly from small import sedans such as the Honda Civic.

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Mazda wants new CMO to lead upscale climbAuto News

Mazda's new US marketing chief, Dino Bernacchi, joins the brand at a precarious time, as it attempts to move from its youthful 'Zoom Zoom' image into a higher tier.

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Nissan's new design chief on following a legendAuto News

After 30 years in Nissan studios around the world, Alfonso Albaisa has become Nissan's first non-Japanese head of global design. He's ready - even if it means laying down his pencil.

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Ford-GM gap isn't as wide as it looksAuto News

Ford and General Motors' first-quarter results aren't necessarily emblematic of how each company will look later in the year.

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Nismo's global expansion could bring performance pickupAuto News

Nissan's Nismo performance tuner sub-brand plans a massive global push over the next five years.

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For Lexus sedans, it could be do or dieAuto News

With car sales falling at Lexus, Toyota's top branding officer says the luxury line is contemplating sedans that are more casual and sporty - and maybe even a station wagon.

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FNR-X concept spotlights Chevy's new technologyAuto News

Chevrolet's Chinese FNR-X crossover shows off new elements that will appear in production vehicles.

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Car Dogs' have their day on screenAuto News

A new feature film about a day in the life of a car dealership resonated with some store employees who could identify with the long hours, the hypercompetitive atmosphere and the sense of camaraderie among stressed-out salespeople.

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Self-driving technology could boost market for mergers and acquisitionsAuto News

The race to deploy self-driving cars could bring new life to the mergers and acquisitions market.

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Tesla must complete brake fix to regain top safety rating, Consumer Reports saysAuto News

Tesla needs to complete fixing its Model S sedan emergency braking system to regain Consumer Reports' top safety rating, the magazine said on Friday, noting that a recent update by the luxury electric car maker was not enough.

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Tesla looks to Mexico to lure engineers for California plantAuto News

Tesla has been actively hiring for assembly-line jobs as it prepares to launch U.S. output of the Model 3. But finding manufacturing engineers, who are in even shorter supply than software engineers in Silicon Valley, has been a tougher challenge.

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Ford gets visit from Facebook CEO Mark ZuckerbergAuto News

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, in his first trip to Michigan, stopped by Ford's Rouge Complex and helped build an F-150 pickup truck.

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Apple, automakers suggest changes to California's self-driving car testing policiesAuto News

Apple asked California to make changes in its proposed self-driving car policies, the latest sign the company is pursuing driverless car technology. Automakers also suggested changes.

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Gains Now, Pain Later for GM? (4/28/17)

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SiriusXM acquires connected-vehicle services company for $115 millionAuto News

SiriusXM reached further into connected-vehicle services by completing the acquisition of Automatic Labs for $115 million in cash.

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GM wouldn't benefit from Trump tax plan for years, but supports reform Auto News

GM broadly supports President Trump's effort to cut corporate taxes but wouldn't benefit for about five years because of the huge losses it incurred leading up to its 2009 bankruptcy.

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Used-car retailer Carvana's shares skid in debutAuto News

Shares of Carvana, which uses vending machine-like towers to sell used cars, plunged as much as 17 percent in their debut on Friday.

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Group 1's first-quarter profits slip on Oil Patch strugglesAuto News

Group 1 Automotive said first-quarter earnings fell nearly 1 percent, citing weakness in US energy markets that countered an otherwise healthy quarter.

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GM supports Trump tax plan, but wouldn't benefit for yearsAuto News

GM broadly supports President Trump's plan to cut corporate taxes but wouldn't benefit for about five years because of the huge losses it incurred leading up to its 2009 bankruptcy.

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Uber demotes executive at center of Waymo self-driving car lawsuitAuto News

Anthony Levandowsk stepped down from his post overseeing self-driving car technology. Uber said he won't be involved in decisions relating to lidar technology.

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Apple's autonomous test vehicle photographed in Silicon ValleyAuto News

Almost two weeks after Apple secured permission to test its autonomous-car technology in California, the first images of the vehicle have been captured on Silicon Valley roads.

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GM's Q1 profit surges 34% on North America strengthAuto News

General Motors said its earnings jumped 34 percent in the first quarter, defying a slowdown in the U.S. market with stronger retail sales of SUVs and crossovers and growth at its financing arm. GM's net income of $2.

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GM's Q1 profit surges 34% on North America strengthAuto News

General Motors said its earnings jumped 34 percent in the first quarter, defying a slowdown in the U.S. market with stronger retail sales of SUVs and crossovers and growth at its financing arm. GM's net income of $2.

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Mazda quarterly operating profit plunges 56%Auto News

Mazda's operating profit tumbled 56 percent in the latest quarter, as a deteriorating sales mix, foreign exchange rate losses and recall costs undermined results.

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Toyota expands connected-car hub in TexasAuto News

Toyota Connected, the automaker's global data-science hub, is expanding staff and operations near the company's new North American headquarters in Texas.

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Kia's New Marketing Chief is Imported from FCA (4/27/17)

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Toyota recalls 228,000 Tacomas in U.S. for differential oil leaksAuto News

Toyota Motor North America is recalling about 228,000 2016 and 2017 Toyota Tacoma midsize pickups in the U.S. because their rear differentials may leak oil.

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Ally's Q1 net falls 14 percent on increased loan-loss provisionAuto News

Ally Financial's first-quarter net income dropped 14 percent from a year earlier primarily because of an increased provision for auto losses

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Visteon triples Q1 net incomeAuto News

Visteon reported that its first-quarter net income more than tripled, reflecting higher electronics production volume and new business, as well as income from discontinued operations.

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BorgWarner Q1 gains driven by organic growthAuto News

BorgWarner delivered strong first-quarter earnings driven by organic revenue growth, and the supplier said it is confident in continued market-share expansion.

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Kia picks Saad Chehab to lead marketingAuto News

Kia -- on the cusp of launching its critical Stinger performance sedan -- has hired former Chrysler advertising whiz Saad Chehab as its new marketing chief.

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Asbury's Q1 net rises 9.7% on FandI, parts and service gainsAuto News

Asbury Automotive Group's first-quarter net income climbed 9.7 percent to $34 million on parts and service and finance and insurance gains, as revenue held flat at $1.55 billion.

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Tesla's Klaus Grohmann ousted after clash with Elon MuskAuto News

Klaus Grohmann was ousted last month after a clash with CEO Elon Musk over the strategy of Grohmann's firm, which Tesla had acquired in November, Reuters reported.

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Wells Fargo, JPMorgan wary of auto loans, pack them in bondsAuto News

Depending whose money they're using, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase either love subprime car loans or fear them.

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Ford's loss on canceled Mexico plant will be lower than expectedAuto News

Ford's loss on its aborted Mexico plant in San Luis Potosi totaled $153 million, 23 percent less than it had originally booked.

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Ford won't lose as much on canceled Mexico plant as expectedAuto News

Ford's loss on its aborted Mexico plant in San Luis Potosi totaled $153 million, 23 percent less than it had originally booked.

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Kia plans $1.1 billion plant in IndiaAuto News

Kia Motors signed a deal to invest about $1.1 billion to build its first factory in India, aiming to tap a fast growing market at a time when its China sales are sagging.

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Asbury's Q1 net rises 9.7% on FandI, parts and service gains, flat revenueAuto News

Asbury Automotive Group's first-quarter net income climbed 9.7 percent to $34 million on parts and service and finance and insurance gains, as revenue held flat at $1.55 billion.

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Ford profits fall on recall charges, higher costs Auto News

Ford reported first-quarter net income of $1.6 billion, down $900 million from a year earlier, as revenue rose and profit margins shrank. Pretax earnings were $2.2 billion, down $1.

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Tesla hikes pay to quell unrest at key German supplier Auto News

Tesla offered pay rises and job guarantees to defuse labor tensions at a key German supplier, whose founder and CEO left the company late last month, German labor officials said.

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Automakers to meet with U.S. transportation, EPA chiefsAuto News

Major automakers are set to meet with the head of the U.S. Transportation Department and Environmental Protection Agency as the agencies begin a review of federal fuel efficiency rules.

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Takata stock trading suspended after reported bankruptcy filing planAuto News

Takata stock trading was suspended in Japan after a newspaper report that the embattled auto supplier was considering filing for bankruptcy protection.

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Detroit auto show to open mobility showcase to public Auto News

The North American International Auto Show plans to expand its mobility and technology showcase, Automobili-D, to the public next year with a focus on talent recruitment.

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Detroit auto show to open mobility showcase to the public next yearAuto News

The North American International Auto Show plans to expand its mobility and technology showcase, Automobili-D, to the public next year with a focus on talent recruitment.

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European ride service Gett buys U.S. rival Juno for $200 millionAuto News

European ride service Gett has bought U.S. rival Juno for $200 million in a deal that further consolidated the ride-hailing industry and that some said short-changed Juno drivers.

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White House unveils opening bid for 'biggest tax cut'Auto News

The White House made its opening bid for what officials called the 'biggest tax cut' in U.S. history -- with cuts that would benefit businesses, the middle class and certain high-earning individuals.

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SUVs Power FCA's Q1 Profits (4/26/17)

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U.S. auto sales forecast to slip in April as retail demand slumpsAuto News

It's becoming increasingly clear that U.S. new-vehicle sales have passed their peak, with April expected to mark the industry's fourth consecutive monthly decline.

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Superior Industries Q1 net income falls 79%Auto News

Superior Industries posted a 79 percent plunge in first-quarter net income to $3.1 million, saying it experienced higher costs and lower unit sales in the quarter.

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VW's charging station plan for Calif. faces objections from competitorsAuto News

Major automakers and other groups are raising objections to the way VW wants to spend $2 billion on electric vehicle infrastructure and projects, as part of VW's atonement for emissions cheating.

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Sonic swings to Q1 loss on refinancing costs, weak sales Auto News

Sonic swung to a first-quarter loss of $541,000 from a year-earlier net profit of $14.6 million as the dealership group took a hit from refinancing its debt. Weak retail sales didn't help.

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Sonic Q1 net swings to loss on refinancing costs, weak salesAuto News

Sonic swung to a first-quarter loss of $541,000 from a year-earlier net profit of $14.6 million as the dealership group took a hit from refinancing its debt. Weak retail sales didn't help.

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Lear posts 23% boost in Q1 net incomeAuto News

Seating and electronics supplier Lear reported a 23 percent leap in 2017 first-quarter net income and stronger profit margins.

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Trump tax plan likely won't include border-adjusted taxAuto News

The Trump administration will propose a corporate tax rate reduction to 15 percent, but the White House likely won't support the controversial border-adjusted tax to replace lost revenue.

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Penske Automotive's Q1 net rises 3.5% on acquisitions, U.K.Auto News

Penske Automotive's first-quarter net income rose 3.5 percent from a year earlier, as acquisitions and strong sales at its U.K. dealerships pushed revenue to a record for the quarter.

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Canadian supplier Linamar at center of Trump-NAFTA clashAuto News

Going global has paid off handsomely for Linamar. Enter Donald Trump. The U.S. president's election is the latest in a string of populist, anti-globalization events. Linamar CEO Linda Hasenfratz is undaunted.

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Oil powerhouse Total predicts a boom in EV salesAuto News

Electric cars are coming fast -- and that's not just the opinion of carmakers anymore. Total, one of the world's biggest oil producers, is now saying EVs may constitute almost a third of new-car sales by the end of the next decade.

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GM investors will 'vote with their wallets,' says Greenlight CapitalAuto News

Greenlight Capital, which has been pressuring General Motors to restructure its share class, said it believed the automaker's shareholders will vote in their best financial interests and support the hedge fund's two-class stock proposal and nominees...

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Automakers ask California to ease rules for self-driving car testsAuto News

Automakers urged California to further ease its proposed regulations for autonomous vehicles, saying the state did not respond to their earlier objections by making enough revisions to its planned set of rules for self-driving cars.

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Tesla dinged by Consumer Reports for not implementing safety featureAuto News

Tesla vehicles have dropped in Consumer Reports' ratings because the automaker failed to implement a safety feature that was expected to come standard.

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Hyundai goes to AntarcticaAuto News

In the latest video to top our weekly viral video charts, Hyundai helps finish a 100-year old expedition.

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New York attorney general cites 104 dealerships for selling vehicles with open recallsAuto News

New York's attorney general has reached legal settlements with 104 dealerships it identified as having sold vehicles without disclosing open safety recalls.

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AutoNews Now: Mustang vs. Camaro: The China Battle

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Self-driving testing center gets $15 million from MichiganAuto News

A Michigan state government fund approved an additional $15 million for the construction of the American Center for Mobility at Willow Run in Ypsilanti Township, Mich.

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U.S. vehicle repair costs rose 2.7% in 2016, after holding flat for two yearsAuto News

The average cost of a vehicle repair in the U.S., including parts and labor, rose 2.7 percent in 2016 from 2015, after holding flat for the previous two years.

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Jaguar expands XF lineup with Sportbrake wagonAuto News

Jaguar said the XF Sportbrake, a four-door wagon with a large, sloping glass roof, will join its U.S. lineup this year. It will be the first Jaguar wagon to be offered in the U.S. since the short-lived X-Type.

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Tesla workers file charges with NLRBAuto News

Workers at Tesla's California assembly plant have filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board accusing the company of illegally surveilling and coercing workers seeking unionization.

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Is the world ready for an electric MG?Auto News

MG, the former British automaker once known in the U.S. for its affordable sports cars, is not only alive and well, it's reportedly about to introduce something far more advanced than the last car it's remembered for in the States.

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Nissan, Mobileye agree to create maps for self-driving carsAuto News

Israeli autonomous vehicle technology firm Mobileye said it forged an agreement with Nissan to create next generation maps to enable safe self-driving cars.

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Hyundai mobile app exposed cars to high-tech thieves, researchers sayAuto News

Software vulnerabilities in a Hyundai app that lets a car be started remotely made the company's vehicles susceptible to theft for three months before the company fixed the bug in March.

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AutoNation Q1 net rises 2.3% on flat revenueAuto News

AutoNation's first-quarter net income rose 2.3 percent to $98.1 million on parts and service growth, while revenue inched up 0.4 percent to $5.14 billion.

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AutoNation Q1 net rises 2.3 percent on flat revenueAuto News

AutoNation's first-quarter net income rose 2.3 percent to $98.1 million on parts and service growth, while revenue inched up 0.4 percent to $5.14 billion.

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Lyft drivers claim Uber illegally unleashed 'Hell' spyware to gain edgeAuto News

Lyft drivers accused Uber in a lawsuit of illegally tracking their whereabouts using spyware code-named "Hell" to gain a competitive edge in the ride-hailing market.

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O'Reilly dump gets customer feedbackAuto News

Just two weeks after advertisers -- led by prominent automakers -- began pulling advertising from Bill O'Reilly's TV show in the midst of a sexual harassment controversy, the Fox News host was ousted last week after more than 20 years on the network.

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Flex-N-Gate breaks ground for $95 million plant in DetroitAuto News

Flex-N-Gate broke ground on a $95 million plant on Detroit's east side that Mayor Mike Duggan touted as the largest supplier investment in the city in more than two decades.

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AutoNews Now: Supreme Court Rejects GM Case

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Buffett seeks exemption from Texas lawAuto News

Warren Buffett has run afoul of the same Texas law that prevents Elon Musk from selling Teslas at factory-owned stores.

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Amazon builds team for autonomous vehicle technologyAuto News

Amazon has quietly pulled together a team to hone in on autonomous vehicle technology and how to leverage it for the online retail giant's needs, potentially aiding its quest for quick delivery, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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GM bid to block ignition-switch suits rejected by Supreme CourtAuto News

GM's efforts to block hundreds of lawsuits over its ignition-switch defects broke down when the Supreme Court refused to hear its appeal claiming the suits were barred by the automaker's 2009 bankruptcy.

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GM's bid to block ignition-switch suits rejected by Supreme CourtAuto News

GM's bid to block hundreds of lawsuits over its ignition-switch defects broke down when the Supreme Court refused to hear its appeal claiming the suits were barred by the automaker's 2009 bankruptcy.

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Basic NAFTA deal likely by mid-2018, says Chamber of Commerce chiefAuto News

The United States, Mexico and Canada are likely to reach a basic accord over reworking NAFTA by the middle of next year, the head of America's biggest business lobby group said.

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Electric-car revolution faces its biggest testAuto News

Are electric cars ready to stand on their own? If you took a spin down to the New York auto show, the answer is probably a hard "no."

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New-car glut weighs on prices, profitsAuto News

A glut of vehicles is threatening the industry's good times. But contrary to the predictions and pundits, it's not too many used vehicles. It's too many new ones.

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Japan dreams of a hydrogen societyAuto News

As home market to two of the three global carmakers selling hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, Japan is understandably optimistic about the outlook for hydrogen-powered cars.

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BMW dealers cry out for more 5 seriesAuto News

As the launch of the redesigned 2017 BMW 5 series ramps up, U.S. dealers have a common refrain: More cars!

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New-car glut weighs on prices, profitsAuto News

A glut of vehicles is threatening the industry's good times. But contrary to the predictions and pundits, it's not too many used vehicles. It's too many new ones.

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Mustang-Camaro rivalry takes root in ChinaAuto News

The all-American vibe of Mustangs and Camaros is beginning to resonate in China -- even at twice the price.

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GM may lead stampede out of VenezuelaAuto News

Now that General Motors is pulling out of Venezuela, the question on the minds of industry analysts and local auto workers is: Who's next?

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VW whistleblower was a U.S. executiveAuto News

A new book on the VW diesel emissions scandal asserts that it was an American VW executive who first disclosed VW's criminal acts to regulators.

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Can Buick's Avenir track Denali's ascent?Auto News

While Buick's high-end Avenir may have a hard time matching GMC's Denali in the U.S., it has huge potential in China, where Buick logs more than 80 percent of its global sales.

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Detroit execs see no breakthrough in JapanAuto News

Despite President Donald Trump's tough talk on trade with Japan, Detroit automakers see no path to higher sales there, even with a negotiated breakthrough.

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New airbag injury highlights Honda's struggleAuto News

The convoluted history of a 2002 Honda Accord involved in a March 3 crash shows the challenge Honda faces in keeping defective Takata airbag inflators out of circulation.

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Porsche dealers want more than a Panamera wagonAuto News

The 5-seat Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo wagon will go on sale in the U.S. at the end of 2017. But dealers still want a five-seat Panamera sedan.

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Spirit of dealership's mascot lives onAuto News

Bella, a greyhound, helped customers and staff bond and relax at Freehold Buick-GMC.

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AMERICAN AXLE'S DAVID DAUCH: Supplier finds itself in a 'sweet spot'Auto News

American Axle CEO David Dauch is in the sweet spot as the company absorbs its Metaldyne acquisition.

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Dealer uses her fashion sense to drive salesAuto News

Bowman Chevrolet is Michigan's second-fastest-growing Chevy dealership thanks in part to its owner's fashion-industry skills.

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Where to discover self-driving secretsAuto News

Autonomous vehicle development has become highly competitive, and companies working on the technology tend to hold their plans close to the vest.

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Carbiz goes toe to toe with CarMaxAuto News

Some dealers shudder when they hear used-car giant CarMax is opening a store down the road. This used-only dealer deliberately placed his second store next to a CarMax. Here's his strategy.

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Ford's Q1 results will set tone for rough '17Auto News

Higher parts costs for newly launched vehicles add to the pressures on Ford's earnings, which have been dinged by recalls and technology investments.

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Waymo urges judge to bar Uber engineer from robocar projectAuto News

Waymo says it uncovered new evidence that Uber copied its driverless vehicle secrets and wants a judge to take further action against its rival's autonomous car program.

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Inside the mind of Cadillac's Super CruiseAuto News

Starting this fall, the Cadillac CT6 will be ready to drive itself. But it's not ready to let you catch up on sleep.

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Millennials may be fertile market for CPOAuto News

Dealers have an opportunity to hook in millennial vehicle-buyers through certified pre-owned programs and make plenty of money doing so, data from Cox Automotive show.

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Apple self-driving car testing plan gives clues to tech programAuto News

Apple outlined a plan to train operators of self-driving cars in documents submitted to California regulators earlier this month, the latest clues to the company's autonomous vehicle technology aspirations.

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Mazda names chief marketing officer for U.S.Auto News

Mazda North American Operations appointed Dino Bernacchi to its newly created chief marketing officer position for U.S. operations.

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Delphi is building over-the-air software suite for automakersAuto News

The cars consumers are already driving could soon get over-the-air software updates like those pioneered by Tesla that fix flaws or add features without a visit to the dealership.

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Gentex Q1 net income up 22 percentAuto News

Mirror supplier Gentex saw its first-quarter net income jump 22 percent to $97.6 million thanks to an increase in sales at its core automotive unit.

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VW sentenced to pay $4.3 billion in U.S. fines and penalties, cooperate with investigatorsAuto News

A federal judge sentenced Volkswagen AG to pay a total of $4.3 billion in fines and penalties and called on the automaker to continue to fully cooperate with federal and state investigators.

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GM to start pure-electric model production in China within 2 years, report saysAuto News

General Motors will start production of a pure-electric model in China within two years, the Associated Press reported.

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Jeep finds green groove with 7-seat, plug-in hybrid SUV conceptAuto News

Jeep is flexing its green and connectivity chops at the Shanghai auto show with a luxury seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV that could herald a new flagship for China, a key market for the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles brand.

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VW diesel whistleblower identified in bookAuto News

As Volkswagen's criminal case comes to a close in federal court today, a nagging question persists: Who blew the whistle and first admitted to regulators that VW was lying about its dirty diesels?

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Tesla CEO on mission to link human brains with computers in 4 yearsAuto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his latest company Neuralink is working to link the human brain with a machine interface by creating micron-sized devices.

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Musk nears $1.4 billion windfall as Tesla hits milestonesAuto News

Only six remaining milestones stand between Tesla's Elon Musk and an estimated $1.4 billion windfall for the carmaker's billionaire CEO.

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Honda plans $124 million wind tunnel test center in OhioAuto News

Honda said it will invest $124 million to create an aeroacoustic wind tunnel test center at the Transportation Research Center in East Liberty, Ohio.

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Tesla sued over 'dangerously defective' Autopilot softwareAuto News

Tesla was sued by vehicle owners over claims its Autopilot feature is 'dangerously defective' when engaged.

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Tesla recalls 53,000 Model S, Model X vehicles for parking brakeAuto News

Tesla is recalling 53,000 of its Model S and Model X cars for an electric parking brake issue, according to a statement on its website.

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Bill Ford celebrates family, company legacies in IrelandAuto News

Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford is celebrating his company's 100th anniversary in Ireland by returning to his ancestral home.

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China's numerous green-car startups to dwindle to 2-3 in 5 years, exec saysAuto News

Of dozens of startup electric car makers in China, only two or three will be around in five years' time, the chief of Nio told Reuters on Thursday.

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GM video shows autonomous Chevy Bolt driving at nightAuto News

GM released its third video of an autonomous Chevrolet Bolt EV cruising the streets of San Francisco. This installment showed a Bolt driving at night.

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GM video shows autonomous Bolt driving at nightAuto News

GM released its third video of an autonomous Chevrolet Bolt EV cruising the streets of San Francisco. This installment showed a Bolt driving at night.

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BMW will install up to 100 charging stations in U.S. national parks Auto News

BMW has partnered with the U.S. National Park Service to improve electric-vehicle accessibility in national parks by promising to install up to 100 charging stations.

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GM ceases Venezuela operations after government seizes plantAuto News

General Motors shut operations in Venezuela after authorities seized the automakerandrsquo;s plant and took its vehicles in the first nationalization of a major companyandrsquo;s facilities in the country in more than two years.

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China lands Chevy Volt in a Buick wrapper Auto News

Buick offers far more models in China than it does in the U.S., and analysts predicted a Buick version of the Volt to be offered there before the second-generation model even debuted.

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GM says Venezuela illegally seizes auto plant Auto News

General Motors said that Venezuelan authorities had illegally seized its plant in the industrial hub of Valencia and vowed to "take all legal actions" to defend its rights.

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VW brand helps boost parent company's Q1 profitAuto News

Volkswagen reported a 28 percent jump in first-quarter operating profit, helped by earnings growth at its core VW brand which has struggled to recover from the carmaker's emissions scandal.

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GM ceases Venezuelan operations after asset seizure Auto News

General Motors said it is ceasing its Venezuelan operations after its assets in the country were seized by public authorities.

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Tesla settles suit against ex-Autopilot chief who formed startupAuto News

Tesla has settled its lawsuit against Sterling Anderson, the former director of the electric-car maker's Autopilot program, according to a copy of the agreement.

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Former U.S. deputy attorney general to be named VW monitor, report says Auto News

The Justice Department is expected to name a former deputy attorney general under President George W.

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Former U.S. deputy attorney general to be named Volkswagen monitor, report says Auto News

The Justice Department is expected to name a former deputy attorney general under President George W.

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Honda says U.S. driver seriously injured by Takata inflator ruptureAuto News

Honda said a driver of a 2002 Accord was seriously injured after a Takata airbag inflator ruptured during a March 3 crash in Las Vegas.

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Honda says U.S. driver seriously injured in Takata inflator ruptureAuto News

Honda said a driver of a 2002 Accord was seriously injured after a Takata airbag inflator ruptured during a March 3 crash in Las Vegas, Nev.

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Lithia net jumps 26% in Q1 on strong sales by all departmentsAuto News

Lithia's net income increased 26 percent to $50.7 million in the first quarter from the year-earlier period, on volume gains in all aspects of the dealership group's business.

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Ford taking cautious approach to China EV marketAuto News

Ford is taking a cautious approach to producing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for the Chinese market, citing uncertainty about consumer interest and government policy.

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SAIC puts U.S. ambitions on hold amid Trump uncertaintyAuto News

SAIC, China's biggest automaker by sales, has put off its plans to export vehicles to the U.S. due to policy uncertainties with the election of Donald Trump as president.

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China EV makers to take on Tesla Model 3 through price, local manufacturingAuto News

It's not due to arrive in China until next year, but already Chinese-funded, smart, connected plug-in car startups are scrambling to launch cars to go head-to-head against Tesla's mass-market Model 3 sedan.

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Toyota to test hydrogen cargo truck at Port of Los AngelesAuto News

Toyota plans to test a heavy-duty truck powered by a hydrogen fuel-cell system at the Port of Los Angeles as part of a feasibility study beginning this summer.

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Chinese carmakers may be 'destroyed' if foreign investment cap liftedAuto News

Chinese state-owned auto giants such as SAIC and Dongfeng may see profits evaporate if the government lifts protectionist measures and lets foreign companies operate without a local partner.

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KAR to buy data provider DRIVIN for $43 millionAuto News

KAR Auction Services will acquire DRIVIN, which aggregates automotive retail, pricing, registration and economic data to match vehicle inventory to dealer demand.

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SAIC puts U.S. ambitions on hold on Trump uncertaintyAuto News

SAIC, China's biggest automaker by sales, has put off its plans to export vehicles to the U.S. due to policy uncertainties with the election of Donald Trump as president.

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2018 Lexus NX gets design, performance tweaks to keep pace with rivalsAuto News

Lexus' face-lifted NX compact crossover sports a more aerodynamic look and boasts handling tweaks aimed at delivering sharper performance and a smoother ride

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Porsche reflects on its racing pastAuto News

Porsche takes a look back at its racing history in the latest video to top our weekly viral video charts.

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Toyota to bring Mirai hydrogen fuel cell sedan to ChinaAuto News

Toyota will begin testing the Mirai hydrogen fuel cell sedan in China in October to assess the market for fuel cell cars and promote the futuristic technology.

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Nissan, EVgo team up for Boston-Washington network of fast-charge stationsAuto News

Nissan and electric-vehicle charging network operator EVgo are working to connect Boston to Washington through a network of nine direct current fast-charging sites.

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Subaru recalls certain 2017 Imprezas to recode engine control softwareAuto News

Subaru is recalling certain 2017 Impreza models to fix a software issue that may lead to stalled engines.

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More consumers become skeptical about self-driving tech, J.D. Power study findsAuto News

More consumers are becoming skeptical of self-driving vehicles even as they increasingly want semiautonomous safety technology, a J.D. Power and Associates study found.

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Cox Automotive names Smoke to replace retiring Webb as chief economistAuto News

Cox Automotive has hired a 21-year veteran of the housing industry to take over as its chief economist. Jonathan Smoke succeeds Tom Webb, who will retire on June 30.

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Honda Accord gets fastback makeoverAuto News

Honda's next-generation Accord sedan and its fastback profile are coming into focus thanks to new spy shots taken in Colorado.

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VW brand recovery helps boost parent company's Q1 profitAuto News

Volkswagen reported a 28 percent jump in first-quarter operating profit, helped by earnings growth at its core VW brand which has struggled to recover from the carmaker's emissions scandal.

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Soft-roaders, mashups and beacons: Toyota's FT-4X and what people are sayingAuto News

Toyota's FT-4X checks the boxes of features aimed at millennials and their outdoor-focused adventures. Here's what people are saying about the subcompact crossover concept:

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Will autonomous driving kill the sports car?Auto News

Virtually every brand in the auto industry is bragging about its autonomous driving capabilities But when it comes to "the future of transportation," Mazda and Porsche got the memo -- they just decided to go another way.

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Cadillac marketing boss says U.S. sales party isn't overAuto News

Although U.S. auto sales are cooling, Cadillac marketing chief Uwe Ellinghaus says the nation's party isn't over.

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Mercedes re-engineers S class, adds new engines for 2018Auto News

The Mercedes-Benz S-class sedan will get a six-cylinder engine with the introduction of the new S450 in the U.S. this fall. It's part of a new range of engines for the S class, which is being re-engineered and freshened for 2018.

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VW touts 'huge progress' in plan to roll out 4 affordable EVsAuto News

Volkswagen has made 'huge progress' in reducing production costs of its all-electric vehicles, Christian Senger, head of the VW marque's electric-car project, told reporters in Shanghai.

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Tesla Gigafactory has chemical spill, no serious injuries reportedAuto News

A hazardous material spill at Tesla's Gigafactory battery plant in Nevada was being investigated by emergency workers but there were no serious injuries, the company said.

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Chemicals spill at Tesla battery factory, no serious injuries reportedAuto News

A hazardous material spill at Tesla's Gigafactory battery plant in Nevada was being investigated by emergency workers but there were no serious injuries, the company said.

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Uber loses another top executive as Marakby departsAuto News

Sherif Marakby, vice president of global vehicle solutions at Uber, left his post at the ride-hailing company after a year on the job.

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Pence to seek market access, investment in Japan talksAuto News

Vice President Mike Pence will meet with Japan's Deputy Prime Minister, kicking off talks in Tokyo that the White House hopes will open doors in Japan for U.S.-made products.

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Why one man is spending millions to get Musk to break ties with TrumpAuto News

What started out as Doug Derwin's personal political protest has now morphed into a full-on public campaign to force Musk to sever all ties with President Trump.

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Hyundai Mobis marshals resources to develop self-driving techAuto News

Hyundai Mobis, the top supplier to the Hyundai-Kia group, unveiled a roadmap to autonomous driving that calls for new technology rollouts in 2019 and 2022.

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SAIC posts higher 2016 profit; warns sales growth will slowAuto News

SAIC posted a 7.4 percent jump in 2016 profits, slightly lower than expected, and cautioned sales growth will slow this year as China rolls back a tax cut on small-engine cars.

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Chinese automakers SAIC, Geely turn up heat on global rivalsAuto News

Global automakers face fresh threats in China from domestic automakers SAIC and Geely, which are launching new models and marketing strategies to challenge better-known foreign brands.

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Driverless cars are learning from Grand Theft AutoAuto News

In the race to the autonomous revolution, developers have realized there aren't enough hours in a day to help teach cars how to drive themselves. Which is why Grand Theft Auto V is in the mix.

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Federal V2V mandate meets growing resistance Auto News

A once-popular idea to equip cars with technology to communicate with one another and avoid collisions is encountering unexpected potholes in Washington.

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Lynk and CO promises lifetime warranties, free connectivity as sedan concept unveiledAuto News

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group lifted the wraps on a new sedan concept for Lynk and CO ahead of the Shanghai auto show, saying the upstart tech-laden automotive brand will offer lifetime warranties and free connectivity as a standard feature.

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Inventory soars as GM builds cache before retoolingAuto News

Automakers and dealers started April with near-record stocks of unsold new vehicles, but much of the surplus may stem from General Motors bulking up to prepare for factory shutdowns.

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Ford extends Shelby Mustangs another model yearAuto News

Ford is keeping the Shelby GT350 and GT350R Mustangs in its product lineup for the 2018 model year.

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YouTube's 'wrong call' gives dealers reality checkAuto News

A 'wrong call' by YouTube delivered a dose of reality to dealers who depend on the free online video service: Nothing is guaranteed - not even an explanation.

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What to do about cars?Auto News

Behind the scenes at the New York auto show, industry executives were grappling with questions about cars. How low will their market share go, amid hot crossovers and SUVs? How to reignite the appeal of cars?

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Hits, misses from the show that never sleepsAuto News

A month ago, the word on the street was that "New York looks light this year." "Nothing's happening this year," the wise guys said. "Nobody's going." And of course, they were wrong.

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Lincoln focuses on customers' needsAuto News

Lincoln says it is successfully differentiating itself via experiences, rather than vehicle features. Now it wants to craft the experience before designing the car.

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Nissan OK with rising fleet salesAuto News

As other automakers shun the daily rental business, Nissan sees an opportunity. "The dollars we get are relevant, so we're going to continue to be there, even if other companies don't want to," says Nissan North America Chairman Jose Munoz.

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Hyundai speeds car-to-home connectivityAuto News

Hyundai steps up its connected-car strategy with two new technologies that will debut within two years to connect cars and homes through voice commands.

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Brassy in the Big AppleAuto News

Nobody ever succeeded in New York by being modest. These concepts and production models show the variety and audacity of some of the New York show's best.

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GM retooling plan signals pickups' launchAuto News

General Motors has nearly 100 days' worth of inventory right now but plans to get that down to about 70 by the end of the year, in part by taking some of its plants offline for 10 weeks in the summer and fall.

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Dealers relying more on fixed opsAuto News

Car dealers are getting more of their profits from the service lane even as unit sales remain near record levels, an NADA study found.

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Mercedes' redesigned G class stays boxyAuto News

The venerable G class will be new inside and out after a coming redesign, Mercedes design chief Gorden Wagener confirms. But as for its iconic boxy shape...

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Magna sees carbon fiber use expandingAuto News

Automakers have been cautiously converting small numbers of vehicle body parts to lighter-weight carbon fiber. Magna says it is ready to roll with it.

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Kia tests higher tier in home marketAuto News

Kia Motors Corp. is attempting a new premium line in its South Korean home market with the arrival of its slick Stinger GT.

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Dealership group gains an edge from ESOPAuto News

Employees own 30 percent of Van Horn Automotive Group. That gives the Wisconsin group an edge in hiring and bidding for stores.

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Off-road course convinces Jeep shoppersAuto News

Victory Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram built an off-road test trail on its wooded property to show customers the capability of a Jeep.

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Volvo's sales turnaroundAuto News

Volvo's recent success can be attributed to smart decisions, a tactfully handled sale by Ford, seductive vehicle design and an advantageous introduction to the world's largest car market, China.

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Stocks soar as GM builds cache before retoolingAuto News

Automakers and dealers started April with near-record U.S. stocks of unsold new vehicles, but much of the surplus may stem from General Motors bulking up to prepare for factory shutdowns.

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Is the Dodge Demon devilishly clever or evil incarnate?Auto News

The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, unveiled at the New York auto show, traded in the performance brand's halo for horns with performance numbers normally associated with much more expensive brands.

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Tesla surpassing GM? Only on Wall StreetAuto News

It's important to remember how irrelevant Wall Street's arbitrary measure of a company's value is on every other street in America, where you're far more likely to see a GM vehicle in the driveway than a Tesla.

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Incentives, inventories are top concerns among executivesAuto News

Auto executives are cautiously optimistic about sales in 2017. But that doesn't mean solid if unspectacular gains; it means flat - or even down slightly from record levels.

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5G will see slow rollout to carsAuto News

Hyundai's auto intelligence chief says 5G cellular technology, often seen as the key to truly autonomous driving, is about 10 years away.

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Is the Dodge Demon devilishly clever or evil incarnate?Auto News

The Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, unveiled at the New York auto show, traded in the performance brand's halo for horns with performance numbers normally associated with much more expensive brands.

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Solar-power push is on for Colorado dealersAuto News

A new initiative hopes to get as many Colorado dealers onto solar energy as possible before federal tax incentives begin to fade in 2020.

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Hyundai exec predicts battery shakeoutAuto News

Hyundai Motor Group's eco-car czar, Lee Ki-sang, expects a technological shakeout between 2020 and 2025 that will make clear whether a post-lithium ion battery breakthrough is on the horizon.

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Toyota FT-4X designed to be 'doable'Auto News

Toyota's rollout of the cheery but rugged FT-4X concept crossover is more of a trial balloon than an esoteric design project.

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What does Lucid Air have over Tesla Model S?Auto News

The Lucid Air drew scant attention at the New York auto show. But Lucid's chief technology officer says the four-door electric vehicle is markedly superior to the cars of his previous company: Tesla.

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Apple is granted Calif. permit to test autonomous vehicles Auto News

Apple, in another sign the tech giant is moving forward with plans to develop self-driving vehicle technology, has been granted a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California.

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Takata rescue talks extended, even as bankruptcy risk looms, report saysAuto News

Potential rescuers of Takata have extended talks, already in their 14th month, for a deal to take over the airbag supplier at the heart of the auto industry's biggest safety recall, Reuters reported.

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VW has fixed or repurchased more than half of banned 2.0-liter dieselsAuto News

VW said it repurchased or terminated leases on nearly 238,000 vehicles and repaired 6,200 after it admitted in 2015 to secretly installing software that let vehicles emit up to 40 times legally-allowable pollution levels.

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Apple granted Calif. permit to test autonomous vehicles Auto News

Apple, in another sign the tech giant is moving forward with plans to develop self-driving vehicle technology, has been granted a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California.

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Marchionne says FCA not in a position to hold merger talksAuto News

Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne rowed back on his search for a merger, saying the group was not in a position to seek deals and would focus instead on its own business plan.

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Lucid Motors, with new EV in the works, is missing just one thing -- cashAuto News

Electric-car startup Lucid Motors has a team recruited from Tesla and a slick concept that boasts impressive performance. Now it's going to need more money.

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GM adding 1,100 jobs in Calif. at Cruise Automation unitAuto News

GM will add more than 1,100 jobs in California over five years at its Cruise Automation unit to boost self-driving efforts after receiving $8 million in state tax credits.

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Bosch to roll out patch after smartphone app security threat foundAuto News

Robert Bosch will issue a patch to its aftermarket connectivity dongle and smartphone app after researchers at Argus Cyber Security discovered a vulnerability that would allow it to control vehicle communications.

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GM adding 1,100 jobs in Calif. over 5 years at Cruise AutomationAuto News

GM will add more than 1,100 jobs in California over five years at its Cruise Automation unit to boost self-driving efforts after receiving $8 million in state tax credits.

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GM adding 1,100 jobs in Calif. over 5 years at Cruise automation unitAuto News

GM will add more than 1,100 jobs in California over five years at its Cruise Automation unit to boost self-driving efforts after receiving $8 million in state tax credits.

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GM adding 1,100 jobs in California over 5 years at Cruise automation unitAuto News

GM will add more than 1,100 jobs in California over five years at its Cruise Automation unit to boost self-driving efforts after receiving $8 million in state tax credits.

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Panelists warn against U.S. protectionismAuto News

GM's chief economist, Mustafa Mohatarem, says his company is closely monitoring President Donald Trump's position on NAFTA and is preparing to act to remain competitive.

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NADA report shows dealers are hiring as sales plateau, costs riseAuto News

Dealerships are hiring, at good wages, even as new-vehicle sales plateau and pretax profit margins remain flat, this year's NADA Data shows.

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Musk sketches out timeline for Tesla electric semi truck, pickupAuto News

Tesla's plans to pad its lineup of electric cars are taking shape, with Elon Musk sketching out a timeline for the arrival of a semi truck, pickup and sports car.

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Nissan, Porsche, Audi Speedsters (4/13/17)

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Koenigsegg strikes monster throttle with 1,360-hp Agera RS1Auto News

Swedish supercar maker Koenigsegg plans a limited run, including U.S. sales, of the 1,360-hp, V-8 named "RS1" by the father-son duo who commissioned it.

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Self-driving startup set to roll out first laser sensorsAuto News

Luminar, a Silicon Valley startup, is getting ready to manufacture its laser-based sensor for self-driving cars, a key component that would improve vehicle safety.

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SUVs, crossovers and green wheels share Big Apple spotlightAuto News

Another wave of new and redesigned SUVs and crossovers are sharing the spotlight at the New York auto show, boosted by low U.S.

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Ford Q1 China sales slump more than one-fifth as tax cut rolled backAuto News

Ford said that its China vehicle sales fell by 21 percent in the first quarter compared with a year ago, after a tax cut on small-engine vehicles was rolled back.

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Acura adds A Spec trim to freshened TLX Auto News

Acura is doubling down on its sedan-based reinvention with the release of the 2018 TLX. The freshening of Acura's midsize sedan is aimed at juicing consumer interest in the car and the brand amid declining sales for both.

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Mercedes-Benz undecided on future diesel sales in U.S.Auto News

Mercedes-Benz USA, which hasn't received approval from the EPA to sell 2017 model diesel vehicles, has not decided whether to resume selling diesel light-vehicles in the United States.

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Continental plants new randd stake in Silicon ValleyAuto News

Continental is expanding its footprint in Silicon Valley with the opening of a 65,000-square-foot technical center in San Jose.

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Continental expands randd operations in Silicon ValleyAuto News

Continental expanding its randd footprint in Silicon Valley with the opening of its 65,000-square-foot facility in San Jose.

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Musk tells disgruntled Tesla shareholders to buy Ford stock Auto News

A defiant Elon Musk took to Twitter to suggest disgruntled investors buy stock in Ford. He sent the tweet after a group of investors urged the company to add two independent directors to its board.

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How Acura built its new TV campaign for mobileAuto News

In Acura's new campaign, it's hard to tell what moves faster -- the car or the ads themselves. The marketer crammed roughly 50 unique images in each one of its five 30-second spots.

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Genesis readies first crossover with fuel cell conceptAuto News

Hyundai's Genesis luxury brand is affirming its belief in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as a pillar of its zero-emissions strategy with an early concept of the brand's first crossover.

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Subaru's Ascent Back Into Hot Segment (4/12/17)

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Maserati's U.S. HQ said to be moving to defunct Chrysler museum in MichiganAuto News

Fiat Chrysler will move the U.S. headquarters for Maserati from New Jersey to the former Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Mich., two sources familiar with the plan said.

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Volkswagen to build new five-seat SUV in Tenn.Auto News

Volkswagen plans to build another new SUV at its plant in Tennessee as demand surges for larger vehicles, the German company's top U.S. executive said on Wednesday.

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GM plans 10 weeks of downtime this year for plant retoolingAuto News

GM plans to idle multiple North American plants for a total of 10 weeks later this year to retool for upcoming models, including redesigned pickups. The planned downtime is one reason GM has allowed inventory to reach the highest level in nine years.

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GM plans to idle several plants for 10 weeks this year for retoolingAuto News

GM plans to idle multiple North American plants for a total of 10 weeks later this year to retool for upcoming models, including redesigned pickups. The planned downtime is one reason GM has allowed inventory to reach the highest level in nine years.

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GM misled credit raters, Einhorn's hedge fund saysAuto News

Billionaire David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital doubled down on its pitch for new General Motors dividend shares, saying the automaker misrepresented the hedge fund's proposal for a stock split.

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Hedge fund nominates 3 directors to GM boardAuto News

David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital hedge fund nominated three independent candidates to General Motors' board. Greenlight wants GM management to split the company's common stock into two classes.

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Ascent concept promises Subaru's return to 3-row crossover segmentAuto News

Subaru, in an effort to erase memories of the ill-fated Tribeca, will once again have a seat at the three-row crossover table when the Indiana-built Ascent goes on sale next year.

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Toyota's FT-4X concept is a rugged rolling toolboxAuto News

Toyota is hinting at plans to market an all-wheel-drive vehicle that's more rugged than the typical subcompact crossover but not as hardcore as the larger, body-on-frame FJ Cruiser that was dropped in 2014.

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Hedge fund nominates three directors to GM's boardAuto News

David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital hedge fund said that it had nominated three independent candidates to the board of General Motors. Greenlight wants GM's management to split the company's common stock into two classes.

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Jaguar slots 4-cylinder turbo motor in new entry-level F-TypeAuto News

Jaguar is slotting a new 296-hp, 2.0-liter turbocharged motor in the F-Type for 2018 that marks the first time since before World War II that the famed British brand has equipped a sports cars with a four-cylinder engine.

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GM's 'Unbranded' ad for Chevy Malibu wins new Nielsen awardAuto News

Chevrolet's "Unbranded" ad for the 2016 Malibu won the first-ever Automotive Tech Ad of the Year award from Nielsen during the 11th annual Automotive Advertising Awards at the New York auto show.

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Tesla investors press for board members without ties to Musk Auto News

An influential group of investors is pressing Tesla Inc. to add two board directors who don't have ties to Elon Musk, a sign that concerns over the electric-car maker's corporate governance remain as its shares soar.

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Toyota's Carter: As U.S. peaks, spiffs 'higher than we've ever experienced'Auto News

The U.S. auto market has peaked and will shrink this year, with manufacturers using unprecedented incentives to support passenger cars through slumping demand, Toyota's U.S. sales chief said.

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Toyota's Carter says spiffs 'higher than we've ever experienced'Auto News

The U.S. auto market has peaked and will shrink this year, with manufacturers using unprecedented incentives to support passenger cars through slumping demand, Toyota's U.S. sales chief said.

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Lincoln's 2018 Navigator lighter, faster and more spacious Auto News

Ford's Lincoln Navigator has been redesigned and re-engineered to be lighter, faster, more spacious and more luxurious to help the brand re-capture lost ground in the profitable full-size luxury SUV market.

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Kia packs 2018 Rio with more techAuto News

When the fourth-generation Kia Rio arrives at U.S. dealerships this year, customers will find sharper styling and more available tech features on the subcompact.

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Automakers aim to strike deal with EPA, Calif. over 2025 emissions targetsAuto News

A trade group representing automakers said hopes to reach a deal with California and the Trump administration over vehicle fuel efficiency standards. The White House plans to hold negotiations with car companies and California over the mpg rules.

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FCA pumps up performance cred with Dodge Demon, Jeep Grand Cherokee TrackhawkAuto News

Dodge created a specialized version of its 8-year-old Challenger coupe specifically for drag racing by cutting weight, increasing horsepower and making other changes to boost acceleration off the line.

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Buick Enclave slims down, adds Avenir subbrand to pad profitsAuto News

The Buick Enclave, after a first generation that lasted a decade, drops nearly 400 pounds for 2018 while gaining cargo space and improved fuel economy.

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Buick Enclave slims down, adds Avenir package to pad profitsAuto News

The Buick Enclave, after a first generation that lasted a decade, drops nearly 400 pounds for 2018 while gaining cargo space and improved fuel economy.

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Hinrichs on Tesla market cap: Markets can be 'irrational'Auto News

Joe Hinrichs, Ford's president of the Americas, stopped short of saying Tesla does not deserve to have a higher market value than Ford, but said the metric used by Wall Street investors should be heavily influenced by cash flow.

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Trump's border tax loses momentum -- maybeAuto News

Trade barriers seem to be off the front burner for the Trump administration lately, but analysts and industry executives at the NADA/J.D. Power Automotive Forum on Tuesday warned against getting complacent.

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Infiniti QX80 Monograph heralds new SUV stylingAuto News

Infiniti is extending the expressive, confident styling of its recent QX50 concept and Q60 coupe to its full-size QX80 SUV.

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VW enhances warranties to draw consumers to new crossoversAuto News

Volkswagen is juicing its newly expanded lineup of crossovers with a double-sweet incentive for U.S. consumers: double the bumper-to-bumper warranty of most major competitors.

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Lyft lands $600 million in new fundingAuto News

Private equity firm KKR joined a $600 million financing round, giving a sizeable financial boost to Lyft as it continues to compete fiercely with rival Uber.

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Falling used-car prices could hurt new sales, analyst warns Auto News

Prices for used cars and trucks could fall 15 to 20 percent as dealerships become awash in off-lease vehicles, creating 'a big problem' for new-vehicle sales, an analyst said.

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Tesla 'Inexplicable,' AutoNation CEO Says (4/11/17)

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YouTube restores terminated dealership accountsAuto News

YouTube restored dealership accounts that were mistakenly terminated in the last several days.

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1 killed, 2 injured in Tenn. supply plant shootingAuto News

Three people were shot, one fatally, in the parking lot of supplier Ficosa's northern Tennessee plant in what police said appeared to be a domestic violence incident.

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AutoNation's Jackson praises Trump's anti-regulatory stance Auto News

On topics from President Donald Trump to hybrid cars, AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson was his usual outspoken self at the NADA/J.D. Power Automotive Forum.

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Tesla valuation 'inexplicable,' says AutoNation CEOAuto News

The head of America's biggest auto dealership group isn't sold on Tesla becoming the top U.S. automaker by market capitalization.

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AutoNation's Jackson calls Tesla valuation 'inexplicable'Auto News

The head of America's biggest auto dealership group isn't sold on Tesla becoming the top U.S. automaker by market capitalization.

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AutoNation's Jackson calls Tesla's valuation 'inexplicable'Auto News

The head of America's biggest auto dealership group isn't sold on Tesla becoming the top U.S. automaker by market capitalization.

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Incentives will hit $4K per car, cut profits, analyst predictsAuto News

The U.S. auto industry's typical short-term focus on boosting sales with incentives is endangering profits years down the road, an analyst said at the NADA/J.D. Power Automotive Forum in New York.

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Ford freshens 2018 Explorer to cash in on crossover stampedeAuto News

Ford is betting Americans' love affair with crossovers and SUVs will continue to grow, and is adding several new technologies and options to the 2018 Explorer to cash in on that burgeoning demand.

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Mercedes packs S class with most advanced autonomous tech againAuto News

The 2018 S-class sedan arriving on the market this fall ushers in a new iteration of the Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive suite of semiautonomous driving technologies. The automaker says it takes a major step toward autonomous driving.

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Ford refreshes 2018 Explorer to cash in on crossover stampedeAuto News

Ford is betting Americans' love affair with crossovers and SUVs will continue to grow, and is adding several new technologies and options to the 2018 Explorer to cash in on that burgeoning demand.

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Chrome wings, true crossovers and heckin' wagons: What people think of Buick Regal TourX, SportbackAuto News

The sixth-generation Buick Regal will be available in the U.S. as a four-door hatchback and a wagon -- no traditional sedan. Here's what people are saying about the latest Regals.

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S class to have Mercedes' most advanced autonomous tech againAuto News

The 2018 S-class sedan arriving on the market this fall ushers in a new iteration of the Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive suite of semiautonomous driving technologies. The automaker says it takes a major step toward autonomous driving.

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Lexus spices up LS flagship with F Sport variantAuto News

Lexus, aiming like many automakers to pump some excitement into the lackluster car market, is giving the redesigned LS 500 flagship sedan some sporty bells and whistles just months after its introduction at the Detroit auto show.

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Mercedes' Masters tie-in leads our video rankingAuto News

Lexus didn't let an opportunity to have some April Fools' fun pass by in the latest spot to join our weekly viral video charts.

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Ford refreshes 2018 Explorer to cash in on SUV demandAuto News

Ford is betting Americans' love affair with SUVs will continue to grow, and is adding several new technologies and options to its 2018 Explorer to cash in on that burgeoning demand.

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VW T-Roc spied, heralds styling of smaller crossoversAuto News

Spy photographers have caught a 2019 Volkswagen T-Roc in the buff as it was being loaded onto a truck, showing the styling direction VW will take for its smaller crossovers.

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YouTube account shutoffs leave dealers puzzledAuto News

Numerous dealerships have seen their YouTube accounts terminated in the past few days, making their online videos inaccessible. But the stores aren't sure why.

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Ford boosts police vehicle lineup with pursuit-rated Fusion hybrid sedanAuto News

Ford is adding another sedan to its police vehicle lineup to boost its dominant market share, even as law enforcement choose its SUVs at nearly five times the rate of its cars.

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VW Diesels Everywhere, But Not for Sale (4/10/17)

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New Ford cop car may be green, but it's fastAuto News

Ford has found a way for cops to chase down bad guys while helping the environment. The automaker says its Police Responder hybrid sedan is the first gasoline-electric cop car to be 'pursuit-rated,'

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Slight gain in U.S. fuel economy reported for MarchAuto News

The average fuel economy of new light vehicles sold in the U.S. in March rose to 25.2 mpg, up by 0.1 from the 25.1 mpg recorded in January and February, the U-M Tansportation Research Institute said.

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New Ford cop car may be green, but it's fastAuto News

Ford has found a way for cops to chase down bad guys while helping the environment. The automaker says its Police Responder hybrid sedan is the first gasoline-electric cop car to be 'pursuit-rated,'

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Trump to meet U.S. business leaders on infrastructure, tax reformAuto News

President Trump will meet with about 20 CEOs on Tuesday, including the heads of GM and Tesla, as he works to gain support for a $1 trillion infrastructure program, tax reform and other priorities.

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Nexteer forms JV with China's Dongfeng to supply steering systemsAuto News

Auto supplier Nexteer has agreed to a joint venture with China-based Dongfeng Motor Parts and Components Group to produce electric power steering systems for Dongfeng Motor Corp.

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Tesla briefly tops GM's market value as investors see Musk as futureAuto News

Elon Musk's Tesla briefly surpassed GM to become America's most valuable carmaker -- eclipsing a company whose well-being was once viewed as interdependent with the nation's.

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Trump takes credit for Toyota investment in KentuckyAuto News

President Donald Trump took credit for Toyota investing $1.33 billion in an existing Kentucky factory, championing spending by a Japanese automaker he's blasted for building a plant in Mexico.

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GM will offer self-driving tech on '18 Cadillac CT6Auto News

General Motors plans to start offering self-driving technology to consumers this fall, with the debut of the 2018 Cadillac CT6 sedan.

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Tesla tops GM's market value as investors see Musk as futureAuto News

Elon Musk's Tesla surpassed GM to become America's most valuable carmaker -- eclipsing a company whose well-being was once viewed as interdependent with the nation's.

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Toyota plans $1.33 billion overhaul of Kentucky plant for next-gen CamryAuto News

Toyota is investing $1.33 billion to revamp its Georgetown, Ky., assembly plant to make way for a redesigned and re-engineered Camry, the company's best-selling car that is moving to an all-new global platform.

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Ford Fusion hybrid police sedan rated at 38 mpg combined city, highwayAuto News

Ford is introducing what it calls the industry's first pursuit-rated, gasoline-electric hybrid police vehicle that more than doubles the fuel economy of the current Ford police interceptor.

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It's all about autonomy at SAEAuto News

Engineering challenges for self driving vehicles was the subject that dominated SAE International's World Congress Experience conference in Detroit.

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New York auto show preivewAuto News

This year's New York Auto Show press days, which run April 12-13, will be packed with unveilings of track and near-track cars.

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Rogue leads crossovers' surge as cars continue fallAuto News

Crossovers now account for roughly one in every three vehicles sold since October 2016, with the Nissan Rogue driving to become the top-selling nonpickup in America.

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Shanghai auto show preivewAuto News

This year's Shanghai auto show will include a variety of electric cars, plug-in hybrids and crossovers of all sizes.

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New Nissan boss eyes EVs, Mitsubishi's U.S. roleAuto News

Nissan will re-spark its electric vehicle sales and Mitsubishi will play a bigger role in the U.S., according to Hiroto Saikawa, the first Japanese CEO of Nissan Motor Co. in 16 years.

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FCA plan could hurt store valuesAuto News

Dealership buy-sell advisers warn FCA's plan to add about 380 new points could ding the value of many existing Chrysler dealerships. But much hinges on what brands the new stores will sell.

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Dealers fear losing control as factory incentives burgeonAuto News

Proliferating automaker incentives to dealers are changing the retail business model -- and giving automakers increasing control of dealership operations.

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PACE winners improve electronics, trim weightAuto News

Responding to automaker needs for lighter-weight components and more advanced electronics earned 12 international suppliers a 2017 Automotive News PACE Award last week.

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IAC 'out of ditch,' moves on without founder RossAuto News

The biggest supplier in Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Jr.'s portfolio is mapping out a new future of its own.

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Tavares entrusts PSA's U.S. return to an allyAuto News

Carlos Tavares, fresh from his acquisition of Opel/Vauxhall, is moving ahead on his vow to put PSA back into the U.S. market. But Larry Dominique, named to head the return, says the company won't rush.

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Get up close, personal with that TV ad's fine printAuto News

Consumers have little time to read the fine print at the bottom of TV ads. That's if they can see it at all.

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Pay plan keeps peace between sales, serviceAuto News

DCH Montclair Acura's managers' bonuses depend on the performance of every department at the dealership. That promotes cooperation across departments.

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NASCAR racer embraces self-driving techAuto News

A racer urges NASCAR to embrace advanced autonomous drive technologies.

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Newspapers still deliver for some dealersAuto News

Bob Mann's Chrysler dealership is located just a half hour from Silicon Valley, the hub of all things digital. So why does he devote 60% of his advertising budget to print?

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Hellcat fever may be easing as Dodge prepares to unveil its new DemonAuto News

Dodge will unveil the worst-kept secret in muscle car history this week at the New York auto show when it introduces the Demon, a heavily modified Dodge Challenger for the drag strip that is intended to be the brand's new performance halo.

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How VW fared with its no-apology adsAuto News

Volkswagen's post-scandal advertising strategy emphasized technology, safety and performance. Did it work?

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Genesis sets sights on ChinaAuto News

Genesis, the Hyundai luxury brand, will continue its global rollout by taking on the world's biggest luxury market in the next couple of years.

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Ford CEO says Trump-Xi meeting sets stage for stronger U.S., China tiesAuto News

The meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week is encouraging and sets the stage for the world's two largest economies to strengthen ties, Ford CEO Mark Fields said.

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Genesis sets sights on ChinaAuto News

Genesis, the Hyundai luxury brand, will continue its global rollout by taking on the world's biggest luxury market in the next couple of years.

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Fittipaldi to focus on U.S. with supercarAuto News

Fittipaldi Motors, backed by former Formula One and Indy 500 champion Emerson Fittipaldi, plans to target U.S. customers with a new $1.5 million supercar unveiled last month at the Geneva auto show.

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Volkswagen broadcast ads offer no apologiesAuto News

Volkswagen's post-scandal advertising strategy emphasized technology, safety and performance. Did it work?

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Speedy Rides to Take Stage in NY (4/7/17)

Putting some zip in NY auto show: Fast rides from Audi, Lexus, Nissan, Benz, Alfa, Dodge; Ex-Saab...
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Uber to Waymo: We aren't using your robocar laser beam secretsAuto News

Uber has an alibi for Waymo's allegations of trade-secrets theft -- the ride-hailing company is using off-the-shelf technology in its driverless cars weaving through San Francisco and Pittsburgh.

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GM's China sales slip in Q1 Auto News

GM said its first quarter light-vehicle sales in China fell 5.2 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to a shift in the government's tax policy and Lunar New Year fluctuations.

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Former Saab CEO Muller, other execs cleared of tax, fraud chargesAuto News

A Swedish court acquitted former top managers at Saab of tax evasion and fraud charges relating to their failed attempts to save the famed Swedish brand, which went bust in 2011.

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Auto retailers top other industries in lead responses, study findsAuto News

The auto industry scored better in effective responses to leads than eight other industries tracked in a study conducted last year. But there is plenty of room to improve.

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Ford to sell Ranger pickup in China Auto News

Ford plans to launch the midsize Ranger pickup truck in China in 2018, hoping to draw more Chinese consumers, who generally prefer crossovers and SUVs, toward a different market segment.

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Piech sells Porsche SE stake to brother, report says Auto News

Former Volkswagen chairman Ferdinand Piech sold the bulk of his stake in the company that controls Europe's biggest carmaker to his younger brother, a German newspaper reported.

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Wall Street hands automakers another problem, in the loan marketAuto News

With both bad loans and interest rates rising, lenders are becoming more selective in doling out credit for new-vehicle purchases, adding to the pressure for automakers already facing sliding U.S. sales, swelling inventories and a used-car glut.

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Hyundai, Kia recall nearly 1.5 million sedans, crossovers for stalled engine riskAuto News

Hyundai and Kia are recalling 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S. and South Korea to repair an engine defect that could cause them to stall.

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Uber's Levandowski fights full disclosure over Waymo secrets Auto News

Uber's robocar project director wants the company to be spared from having to turn over certain documents in Waymo's trade-secrets theft suit, saying he's vulnerable to criminal prosecution.

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Trump taps Lyft executive for key transportation postAuto News

President Donald Trump plans to nominate a Lyft executive, Derek Kan, as under secretary of transportation for policy.

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China's JAC launches Mexico output, weighs U.S. exportsAuto News

Jianghuai Automobile became the first Chinese automaker to assemble vehicles in Mexico with the start of production at a complete knockdown plant in Hidalgo.

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Udacity's self-driving taxi spin-off Voyage takes aim at UberAuto News

Silicon Valley online education startup Udacity is spinning off a company that will develop self-driving taxis, taking aim at the likes of Uber.

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Mexico auto output, exports surge in Q1Auto News

Mexico's booming auto industry set records across the board in the first quarter, with production jumping 17 percent, exports surging 14 percent and local light-vehicle sales rising 8.9 percent vs. the year-ago period.

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Tesla Model 3 prototypes caught on cameraAuto News

Two weeks after Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased the first 6-second video of a newly minted, almost-final version of the company's $35,000 Model 3, prototypes have begun to appear in the wild.

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Former FBI director to oversee nearly $1 billion in Takata restitution fundsAuto News

A federal judge plans to name former FBI director Robert Mueller to oversee nearly $1 billion in Takata restitution funds as part of a U.S. Justice Department settlement.

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Former FBI director to oversee neary $1 billion in Takata restitution fundsAuto News

A federal judge plans to name former FBI director Robert Mueller to oversee nearly $1 billion in Takata restitution funds as part of a U.S. Justice Department settlement.

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GM joins chorus warning used-car prices to fall amid glutAuto News

GM said a glut of used vehicles will return to market after their leases expire and drag on its finance unit this year, following similar warnings by peer Ford and lenders such as Ally Financial.

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GM to Cut Inventory Glut in ’17 (4/6/17)

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American Axle completes $3.3 billion acquisition of MetaldyneAuto News

American Axle has completed its $3.3 billion acquisition of Metaldyne Performance Group from private equity firm American Securities.

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VW invests $180 million in Google-backed Chinese AI startupAuto News

Mobvoi, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup backed by Google, is getting a $180 million investment from Volkswagen to join a race to build the technology into cars.

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CarMax net rose 8.2% in latest quarter on higher unit salesAuto News

CarMax's net income rose 8.2 percent in the quarter ended Feb. 28 on a solid rise in used-vehicle sales.

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AFSA gives Congress an earful about the CFPBAuto News

The American Financial Services Association, a lender trade group, listed a number of complaints about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in testimony before a Congressional subcommittee.

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Honda's latest Civic Si rated at 205 hp with turboAuto News

The turbo engine inside Honda's latest Civic Si may be new, but the power output isn't.

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