Safety groups seek hands-on regulation of autonomous vehicle testingAuto News

Safety groups are mounting opposition to a new House Republican legislative package governing self-driving vehicles, saying the proposals give automakers too much of a free hand to test new technology on public roads.

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Tesla expands mobile service program ahead of Model 3 launchAuto News

Tesla is relying on its mobile program to fill the gaps of a slow-growing service center network.

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Saban's new challenge: The auto retail worldAuto News

Nick Saban is popular enough to do just about anything he wants in college football-crazy Alabama. And what he wants to do now is sell cars.

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U.S. auto sales on track to drop for 6th straight month Auto News

Analysts expect June to mark the industry's sixth consecutive year-over-year sales decline, mostly on weaker car and fleet demand, and closing out the worst first half of a year since 2014.

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Kia hires Bill Peffer to fill long-vacant sales jobAuto News

Kia Motors America is adding another industry veteran to its executive ranks with the hiring of former Cadillac sales chief Bill Peffer as its vice president of sales.

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Kia hires Bill Peffer to fill long-vacant sales jobAuto News

Kia Motors America is adding another industry veteran to its executive ranks with the hiring of former Cadillac sales chief Bill Peffer as its vice president of sales.

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U.S. auto sales on track to drop for 6th straight month in JuneAuto News

Analysts expect June to mark the industry's sixth consecutive year-over-year sales decline, mostly on weaker car and fleet demand, and closing out the worst first half of a year since 2014.

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OEMs Should ‘Be Happy’ With 17M Sales (6/30/17)

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June U.S. sales data will be lateAuto News

All automakers will now release June U.S. sales figures on Monday, July 3, prompting Automotive News to adjust plans for preliminary and final online sales reports and newsletters for June.

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U.S. auto sales expected to drop for sixth straight month in JuneAuto News

Another month, another drop in U.S. new-vehicle sales. Analysts expect June to mark the industry's sixth consecutive year-over-year decline, closing out the worst first half of a year since 2014.

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California dealers file complaint over online broker Auto News

A California dealers group has filed a formal complaint with the state against Carjojo, saying the online buying service violates the state's rules for brokers.

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Mazda recalls 227,814 vehicles for faulty parking brake.Auto News

Mazda North America is recalling 227,814 Mazda3 and Mazda6 vehicles because parking brakes may drag when driving or slip when cars are parked on a slope.

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Racing icon Ron Dennis to exit McLaren as his successor pledges 'evolution'Auto News

McLaren Automotive Chairman Ron Dennis will step down from his role at the brand and sell his shares, ending a 37-year relationship which soured in recent months.

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Racing icon Ron Dennis to sever ties with McLarenAuto News

McLaren Automotive Chairman Ron Dennis will step down from his role at the brand and sell his shares, ending a 37-year relationship which soured in recent months.

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China's plans for lithium-ion battery production could overtake TeslaAuto News

As Elon Musk races to finish building the world's biggest battery factory in the Nevada desert, China is poised to leave him in the dust.

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Musk tweets he'll have Tesla Model 3 news on SundayAuto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk signaled the electric automaker may have "news" on Sunday related to the release date of its first mass-market Model 3 sedan.

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VW to expand Calif. EV charging stations in poorer areasAuto News

WV told California it was expanding efforts to build electric vehicle infrastructure in poorer communities, responding to regulators who described "shortcomings" in the company's plan.

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BMW among the 'bad' foreign companies driving U.S. manufacturing jobs revivalAuto News

Years before Donald Trump began promising to bring back good U.S. manufacturing jobs, such jobs have already been on the rise, largely thanks to foreign companies such as BMW.

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Continental's speaker-less solution slashes weight, satisfies the earAuto News

Continental's speaker-less car audio solution reduces weight by up to 90 percent compared with today's sound systems without sacrificing on quality.

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VW tells California plans for electric car charging in poorer areasAuto News

Volkswagen told California it was expanding efforts to build electric car infrastructure in poorer communities, responding to regulators who described "shortcomings" in VW's plan.

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McLaren sees record pretax profits in 2016 behind Sports Series lineup Auto News

British supercar maker McLaren Automotive rode a wave of global demand for its expanding lineup to record profitability and sales in 2016.The automaker reported Thursday that pretax profits for 2016 were 9.

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Ford forms randd team for robotics, artificial intelligence.Auto News

Ford has created a research team dedicated to robotics and artificial intelligence, said recently

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Judge says dealers can sue over Tesla's second Virginia storeAuto News

A judge has allowed the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association to proceed with an appeal in its attempt to block Tesla from opening a second store in the state.

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Retiring GM HR Boss: ‘We Were a Little Bit Arrogant’ (6/29/17)

Retiring GM HR boss on breaking up ‘arrogant’ culture; Porsche, Bosch employees probed; Honda CR-V...
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GM, MapAnything to help fleet customers be more efficient via OnStarAuto News

General Motors is leveraging its OnStar connectivity in a new way for fleet customers interested in having their vehicles help them become more efficient while conducting business.

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Audi to use Valeo's stop-start technology in sports coupe, report saysAuto News

Luxury carmaker Audi will introduce Valeo's micro-hybrid "stop-and-start" systems in its RS5 sports coupe, sources told Reuters.

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GM's John Quattrone retiring as HR chiefAuto News

John Quattrone, who GM tapped in 2014 to help lead a cultural transformation amid the ignition-switch crisis, will be succeeded by Jose Tomas, a former executive at insurer Anthem and Burger King.

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High-tech dashboards signal big changes for auto suppliersAuto News

As automotive cockpits become crammed with more digital features, the electronics holding it all together have become a rat's nest of components. Now the race is on to clean up the clutter.

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Auto industry groups urge caution in changing NAFTA origin rulesAuto News

Auto industry trade groups warned that tightening the rules of origin in the North American Free Trade Agreement could be disruptive and hurt the competitiveness of U.S., Mexican and Canadian auto plants.

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Nissan, Infiniti shuffle finance unit executivesAuto News

Mark Kaczynski, after six years as president of Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp., is leaving his post to become vice president of administration and finance for Infiniti Motor Co., effective Aug. 1.

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U.S. judge allows some VW investor diesel claims to proceedAuto News

A U.S. judge in California allowed some claims to proceed by investors who sued VW over its diesel emissions scandal, but agreed to the automaker's request to dismiss parts of the lawsuit.

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Toyota's Kentucky plant launches 2018 CamryAuto News

Toyota launched production of the re-engineered 2018 Camry at its plant in Kentucky, which is undergoing a major overhaul to move the sedan to the company's new global architecture.

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Cadillac partners with helicopter app in N.Y., gives free chartersAuto News

Eight New Yorkers with good timing who want to flee to the Hamptons this summer could arrive via helicopter paid for by Cadillac.

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Camry Plant Overcomes ‘Huge Challenge’ (6/28/17)

Toyota Camry plant overcomes ‘huge challenge’; Ram eyes No. 2 spot; Jaguar’s strongest road car;...
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BMW, with eye on Tesla, to introduce electric 3 Series, report says Auto News

BMW plans to introduce an electric version of the 3 Series in September, a move designed to fend off rival Tesla, a German newspaper reported.

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NAAA survey shows 2016 was record year for used vehiclesAuto News

The National Auto Auction Association's annual survey found 2016 was a record year in units and dollars paid for used-vehicle auctions.

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Autoliv to consolidate four operations into single site near DetroitAuto News

The North American unit of Sweden's Autoliv plans to invest $22.6 million to consolidate four operations into one location near Detroit.

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Calif. weighs making electric cars cheaper off the lotAuto News

The federal tax credit for electric car purchases has an end in sight, but California doesn't want demand for the zero-emission vehicles to meet the same fate.

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BMW to streamline car equipment levels to pay for randdAuto News

BMW will streamline its manufacturing process, offering fewer variants of engines and equipment, to offset high randd spending through 2019, the German carmaker's finance chief said.

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Spider-Man teams up with AudiAuto News

Superheroes are just like everyone else when it comes to getting a driver's license.

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Ford issues recall for 402,000 vans, will take $142 million chargeAuto News

Ford issued three recalls in North America, led by a callback of 402,462 Transit vans that will cost the company $142 million. Ford said the affected vans have a faulty driveshaft flexible coupling.

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Infiniti courts NBA champ Stephen Curry to endorse Q50Auto News

NBA star Stephen Curry will be featured in advertisements for the redesigned Infiniti Q50 sport sedan, due for a launch around the world from August.

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Takata stock falls 69% to record lowAuto News

Takata shares tumbled as much as 69 percent to a record low as the Tokyo Stock Exchange removed daily limits on the stock's price declines following the company's bankruptcy protection filings.

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Drive.ai raises $50 million in new fundingAuto News

Self-driving startup Drive.ai raised $50 million in a second round of funding as the Silicon Valley company prepares to deploy its technology in pilot vehicles later this year.

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U.S. plaintiffs' lawyers warn of automaker role in Takata bankruptcyAuto News

Lawyers for people injured by exploding Takata airbags told a U.S. bankruptcy court judge that the company's restructuring plan is being skewed to benefit automakers over victims.

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Florida dealership protection law takes effectAuto News

Florida's governor signed a new dealership protection law, limiting how often automakers can mandate store renovations and how they can apply sales-effectiveness standards.

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Key Safety plans to drop Takata name, boost airbag ties with DaicelAuto News

Key Safety Systems Inc., the U.S. airbag maker that agreed to buy Takata, plans to unify the products under its own brand and expand ties with other inflator suppliers including Japan's Daicel.

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Keller, Mercer team up to advise startupsAuto News

Well-known industry analysts Maryann Keller and Glenn Mercer are teaming up to advise startups and investors new to the auto industry.

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U.S. House panel spars over self-driving car rulesAuto News

Republicans and Democrats in Congress sparred on Tuesday over U.S. states setting rules for testing and deployment of self-driving cars.

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FEV North America to expand vehicle testing at new tech centerAuto News

The cornerstone of FEV North America's expanded suburban Detroit campus will be a vehicle emissions test center -- adding to its existing prototyping, design and development facilities.

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Association asks Mercer to study auction of the futureAuto News

The National Auto Auction Association has tapped Glenn Mercer to study the wholesale auction of the future.

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Mustang’s Slipping Sales Lead (6/27/17)

Mustang’s slipping sales lead; Next-gen Ram’s split personality?; Opel sale charges rise for GM;...
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Ford hikes Expedition pricing across all trimsAuto News

The Ford Expedition's first redesign in 20 years will be priced $4,500 to $8,500 more than the current model.

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Progress on the road to autonomyAuto News

It's going to be many years, decades perhaps, until self-driving vehicles integrate safely onto the nation's roads and transport passengers 100 percent safely 100 percent of the time.

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Ford hatching Ranger Raptor variant, spy photos showAuto News

Ford is hatching plans for a Raptor performance variant of the forthcoming Ranger midsize pickup, based on spy photos taken near the company's product development center in Michigan.

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Camry ups its game without losing its soulAuto News

The only thing the midsize sedan kept from the previous generation was the Toyota logo and its reason to be.

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Ford bumps up Expedition pricing across all trimsAuto News

The Ford Expedition's first redesign in 20 years will be priced $4,500 to $8,500 more than the current model.

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Ram spy photos hint at longer wheelbase, split tailgateAuto News

Some features of the next-generation Ram 1500, an apparent longer wheelbase and a new tailgate that folds down and splits in the middle to provide closer access to the bed, have emerged based on new spy photos.

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Genesis G70 comes into focus to take on BMW 3 seriesAuto News

With its global debut just a few months away, the styling of Genesis' first-ever G70 is coming into focus.

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FCA's recall campaign fails to impress safety advocate ClaybrookAuto News

FCA cast itself as a noble corporate citizen with a campaign to reduce the huge number of open recalls across the industry. Safety advocate Joan Claybrook wasn't impressed.

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Ride-sharing age may give struggling rental companies a lifelineAuto News

Old-school rental-car agencies may have a road map to prosper in the age of self-driving taxis after all.

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Safety advocates want Congress to go slow on autonomous carsAuto News

Basic rules of the road are needed before lawmakers allow companies to dramatically expand testing of self-driving cars, safety and consumer advocates will tell lawmakers Tuesday.

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Honda seeks to admit new evidence in Takata caseAuto News

Honda argues in a class-action case that it shouldn't be held responsible for Takata's defective airbags.

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Takata offers condolences to victims of faulty airbagsAuto News

Takata expressed condolences to victims of its faulty airbags linked to at least 16 deaths and 180 injuries around the world, but stopped short of offering a full apology.

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Key wants continuity as Takata ownerAuto News

Key Safety Systems, which plans to acquire Takata's assets for $1.6 billion, is emphasizing how it wants to maintain continuity.

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GM cuts outlook for U.S. new-vehicle sales in 2017Auto News

GM now expects U.S. new-vehicle sales in 2017 will be in the "low 17 million" unit range, reflecting widespread expectations that industry volume is headed for a moderate downturn, as a flood of nearly-new used cars and light trucks hit the market.

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Apple working with Hertz to manage small autonomous fleetAuto News

Apple is leasing a small fleet of cars from Hertz to test self-driving technology, an agreement that echoes a larger deal between competitors Waymo and Avis.

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Next-Gen BMW X3 to Help Quench Dealers’ CUV Thirst (6/26/17)

Next-gen BMW X3 to help quench dealers’ CUV thirst; Jeep tops American-made list; Toyota Corolla...
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Takata's likely Chinese owner poised to emerge as key player in auto safetyAuto News

Wang Jianfeng, founder and chairman of Ningbo Joyson, is poised to pull off his biggest deal yet: a $1.59 billion takeover of Takata by Ningbo's Key Safety Systems.

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'Most-American' car ranking gets makeover -- and only three vehicles qualifyAuto News

Think 'American-made' doesn't mean what it used to? You're right, at least if you're talking about how to define the world's 'Most-American' vehicles.

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Waymo inks deal for Avis to manage self-driving car fleetAuto News

Waymo has reached an agreement for Avis to manage its fleet of autonomous vehicles. It's the first such deal in a field that's still fledgling but exploding with partnerships.

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Next-gen BMW X3 to be lighter, offer M Performance trimAuto News

The redesigned 2018 BMW X3 will go on sale at U.S. dealerships in November underpinned by a new architecture and with a new M Performance model.

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BMW plans $600 million 'infrastructure' investment in S.C. plantAuto News

BMW plans to invest another $600 million in its Spartanburg, S.C., assembly plant -- its largest single source of light-vehicle production worldwide -- between 2018 and 2021.

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Tesla expands borrowing capacity as it works to launch Model 3Auto News

Tesla boosted its ability to borrow for the second time in about six months, as CEO Elon Musk spends heavily to bring his cheapest electric car yet to market.

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Japan's automakers say it will be difficult to recoup billions spent recalling Takata airbagsAuto News

Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi said Takata's filing for bankruptcy protection will make it difficult for them to recoup billions of dollars they have spent to recall defective airbag inflators.

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Self-driving technology is the next supplier gold rushAuto News

In 2020, automakers are expected to produce nearly 86 million vehicles equipped with collision-avoidance systems.

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Legends of retail: Rick HendrickAuto News

The megadealer's triumphs and tragedy inspire a museum devoted to his family.

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Plenty to see in U.S. sales in last half of 2017Auto News

Several old-fashioned U.S. sales races are shaping up to keep the second half of 2017 lively.

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Despite losses, used-car seller Carvana notches wins on Wall StreetAuto News

The used-car retailer, known for its vending machines, says it has a clear path to profitability and a strong brand that's making an impression.

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BMW dealers look to Kuhnt to get brand back on trackAuto News

BMW dealers say they need fresh product, more trucks, competitive lease rates and a return to the "Ultimate Driving Machine" days. They're looking at Bernhard Kuhnt for help.

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Body-on-frame trucks remain popular and profitableAuto News

Think body-on-frame trucks are relics of the past? Nope. They're wildly popular, and profitable.

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Mexican auto suppliers strategize for NAFTA talksAuto News

While President Donald Trump points the finger at automakers making cars south of the border, the Mexican auto parts sector has even more at stake.

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Subaru is burned in attempt to refedine its imageAuto News

Subaru wanted to shine at Nurburgring, but its disappointment illustrates a point: Reshaping a brand identity is tough.

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Ford's shift of Focus shows shrinking role of small carsAuto News

Starting next year, Ford will go about a year without building a single Focus for North America #8212; and the market may not even notice. Slumping sales have turned the car into an imported afterthought.

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Manheim chief economist Tom Webb reflects on a four-decade auto careerAuto News

On the eve of his retirement, Tom Webb, Manheim's chief economist, reflects on a four-decade auto industry career.

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Mercedes gives dealers more leeway in advertisingAuto News

Dealers can now focus their local promotions on any business line, not just new-car sales.

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ZF wants Hella to deal to be 'easy and open'Auto News

The deal, which focuses on radar and camera technology critical to self-driving vehicles, is "three sheets of paper," says ZF CEO Stefan Sommer.

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Lexus Escondido's facility hosts retail, dining, event spaceAuto News

Lexus Escondido in California is the centerpiece of a 326,000-square-foot facility that includes a restaurant, art gallery and event space.

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Why Manheim, other used pricing indexes divergeAuto News

Manheim's used-vehicle price index suggests that used prices are rising. Why is this key indicator diverging from other important pricing indexes?

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Honda says it will be difficult to recoup billions spent recalling Takata airbagsAuto News

Honda says Takata's bankruptcy will make it difficult for the automaker to recoup billions of dollars it has spent to recall defective airbag inflators.

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TIMELINE: Takata's airbag crisis began in 2008Auto News

Here is a recap of Takata's airbag recall crisis that culminated with the supplier's bankruptcy filings in the U.S. and Japan on Sunday:

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TIMELINE: Takata's airbag crisis began in 2008Auto News

Here is a recap of Takata's airbag recall crisis that culminated with the supplier's bankruptcy filings in the U.S. and Japan on Sunday:

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Takata files for bankruptcy, agrees to be acquired by Key Safety Auto News

Takata filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan and the U.S., saying it would sell key assets to U.S. supplier Key Safety Systems for $1.59 billion.

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Can Volvo's Polestar performance unit capture that Tesla magic?Auto News

The spinoff of Polestar could help the new performance brand escape Volvo's reputation for practicality.

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More conventional shape for Nissan LeafAuto News

The 2018 Nissan Leaf, the second generation of the five-door battery-powered hatchback, is losing some of the dramatic styling on the original model.

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How Ford turned around its J.D. Power quality rankingAuto News

The Ford brand achieved its highest initial-quality mark since the J.D. Power study started 30 years ago. Joe Hinrichs credits the turnaround to a series of moves begun in early 2013.

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Tesla, others seek ways to keep drivers' hands on wheelAuto News

Automakers are using tiny cameras, sensors to track drooping heads, steering wheel monitors and audible alerts to ensure drivers pay attention when using advanced driver assistance systems.

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U.S. Trade Rep Lighthizer 'troubled' by Ford's China moveAuto News

Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he was concerned about Ford's announcement that it will move some production of its Focus small car to China and import the vehicles to the U.S.

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Senators' cybersecurity push may tie up autonomous-car legislationAuto News

Two senators are pushing for mandatory federal standards to defend vehicles against hackers. Automakers want a more flexible approach.

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Can Amazon talk its way into the auto industry with Alexa?Auto News

Amazon aims to rapidly expand its presence in the auto industry through Alexa, its voice-enabled intelligent personal assistant.

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Fiat Chrysler tweaks trim levels on 300, Charger and CherokeeAuto News

The changes come as FCA seeks to keep consumers interested in what is the oldest product lineup of any major automaker.

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Honda engineer debunks own claim about cause of Takata airbag failuresAuto News

Honda said an engineer who once suggested he knew a hidden truth about "the root cause" of Takata's defective airbags later indicated he was mistaken.

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Speed Reading: Dodge Demon’s Disclaimers (6/23/17)

Disclaiming Dodge Demon: Buyers must sign off on drag car; Tesla no-show in quality study;...
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Takata bankruptcy would cloud auto industry's biggest recallAuto News

The expected bankruptcy of troubled airbag maker Takata throws a wild card into one of the biggest and most complicated recalls in automotive history.

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GM settles with 203 plaintiffs over ignition switchesAuto News

General Motors has reached a settlement to resolve lawsuits by 203 plaintiffs over defective ignition switches in many of its vehicles, lawyers for the automaker said in a court filing on Friday.

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Tesla rolls through Michigan towing an AirstreamAuto News

Tesla is touring Michigan with an Airstream trailer towed by the new Model X crossover -- a way to showcase its vehicles where they are unable to be sold.

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Ford's China move casts new cloud on Mexican carmakingAuto News

A second U-turn this year by Ford in Mexico has raised the specter of Chinese competition for local carmaking, adding more economic and political pressure on the industry.

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Tesla, others seek ways to ensure drivers keep their hands on the wheelAuto News

Automakers are using tiny cameras, sensors to track drooping heads, steering wheel monitors and audible alerts to ensure drivers pay attention when using advanced driver assistance systems.

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Alfa Romeo won't use incentives as brand puts panache over salesAuto News

Alfa Romeo's global brand chief says he won't cut prices to meet lofty U.S. sales goals, because he insists FCA isn't setting such targets.

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Mitsubishi eyes Renault-Nissan resources to grow in U.S., China Auto News

Mitsubishi wants to tap the Renault-Nissan "toolbox" to unlock sales growth in the world's two biggest auto markets: the U.S. and China.

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Barra meets with Canada's Justin TrudeauAuto News

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with GM CEO Mary Barra in Canada to discuss job creation, but the neither the government nor automaker released details about the discussions.

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Suppliers pick up old-school metal workAuto News

The industry might be planning a shift to electrification, but American Axle and its competitors are winning more business from traditional powertrains.

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Panasonic sees the future of solar on car rooftops.Auto News

Panasonic sees the future of solar on car rooftops. The Japanese electronics giant has started producing a 180-watt array of solar cells that can be fixed to the roof of an automobile.

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Waymo hires ex-Tesla engineer to lead self-driving hardwareAuto News

Waymo has hired Satish Jeyachandran, Tesla's former director of hardware engineering. Jeyachandran spent nearly seven years at Tesla before leaving earlier this year.

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Tesla in talks with labels for music-streaming service, report saysAuto News

Tesla is in talks with record labels about creating its own music-streaming service, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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GM safety practices no longer under NHTSA oversight; meetings will continueAuto News

GM's safety practices are no longer under federal oversight, but the automaker said it plans to keep meeting at least monthly with regulators about potential defects.

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GM safety practices no longer under U.S. oversight; meetings will continueAuto News

GM's safety practices are no longer under federal oversight, but the automaker said it plans to keep meeting at least monthly with regulators about potential defects.

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Behind the Gap in Grand Caravan Output (6/22/17)

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Front-end supplier HBPO adding two plants in MexicoAuto News

HBPO, which makes front-end modular systems, is expanding its North American presence by adding two new plants in Mexico.

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Ford demonstrates self-driving Fusion at McityAuto News

Ford aims to have Level 4 autonomous cars ready for commercial use by 2021.

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Interpol seeks 5 ex-VW managers over emissions fraud, report saysAuto News

The U.S. has issued international arrest warrants for five former VW managers accused of wrongdoing in connection with the carmaker's diesel emissions-cheating scandal, a German newspaper reported.

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Interpol seeks five ex-VW managers over emissions fraud, report saysAuto News

The U.S. has issued international arrest warrants for five former VW managers accused of wrongdoing in connection with the carmaker's diesel emissions-cheating scandal, a German newspaper reported.

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FCA tries to dodge Demon responsibilityAuto News

Customers must agree Demon "shall not move" when it's cold, shouldn't drive when it rains or on the highway and won't use full functions off the track.

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Tesla exploring China car plant with Shanghai governmentAuto News

Tesla said it is exploring the possibility of establishing a Chinese manufacturing plant with the Shanghai municipal government.

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U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer 'troubled' by Ford's China moveAuto News

Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he was concerned about Ford's announcement that it will move some production of its Focus small car to China and import the vehicles to the U.S.

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Accuride agrees to acquire German wheel supplierAuto News

Automotive wheel and related parts supplier Accuride agreed to acquire German competitor Mefro Wheels in its second acquisition this quarter.

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FCA backs new public education campaign on auto recallsAuto News

The National Safety Council launched Check To Protect, a national campaign to encourage drivers to check for and quickly resolve open recalls on their vehicles.

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Dodge Grand Caravan output idled to meet U.S. airbag safety ruleAuto News

Dodge Grand Caravan output will continue this fall -- but not for U.S. customers, according to a union official at the Canada plant where Fiat Chrysler builds the minivan, as the company races to meet a new airbag safety rule.

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Ex-Uber CEO Kalanick knew of engineer's Google info, Waymo saysAuto News

A court filing says Uber's ousted CEO learned in early 2016 that the engineer who oversaw the company's driverless car project possessed discs from Google.

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Tesla snubs J.D. Power for Initial Quality Study dataAuto News

DETROIT -- How do the quality ratings for the 2017 Tesla Model S and Model X compare to competitors?They don't, based off J.D.

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For thousands of U.S. auto workers, downturn comes fastAuto News

After seven straight years of U.S. sales gains, the days when auto assembly and parts plants throughout the Midwest were running flat-out because of high demand for nearly every type of vehicle are over.

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AutoGravity launches national TV adsAuto News

AutoGravity, a car shopping and financing mobile app and web platform, is aiming to catch the eyes of more consumers with a national TV campaign debuting this week.

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Kia, Genesis Top Quality Study (6/21/17)

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2017 J.D. Power initial quality rankingsAuto News

Kia took the top spot in J.D. Power's annual report card on vehicle quality for a second consecutive year, as industry ratings reached a new record and domestic brands maintained their edge over foreign rivals.

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Ford shows the bond of learning how to driveAuto News

Ford Motor Co.'s "Father's Day," last week's most viral car commercial, shows the range of emotion in a dad and his teen's first-ever driving lesson.

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CarMax Q1 net jumps 21% on delayed consumer tax refundsAuto News

CarMax's earnings surged 21 percent in its fiscal first quarter on a bump in used-vehicle sales driven by a delay in federal tax refunds.

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Honda halts Japan plant after WannaCry virus hits computer networkAuto News

Honda halted production at a domestic vehicle plant for a day this week after finding the WannaCry ransomware that struck globally last month in its computer network.

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Toyota bumps up price, power and mpg on 2018 CamryAuto News

The re-engineered 2018 Toyota Camry gets a modest increase to its sticker price, but a big bump in fuel economy and horsepower.

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Tesla's autopilot software head quits in less than six monthsAuto News

Tesla said the head of its autopilot software, Chris Lattner, left the company in less than six months since joining the electric carmaker.

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Dodge Demon allocation method to fight dealer mark-upsAuto News

Dodge, as it prepares to allocate 3,000 of its 840-hp Challenger SRT Demons, is determined not to repeat bad dealer behavior that marred the 2014 launch of the Hellcats.

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Jaguar's compact E-Pace crossover coming in '18Auto News

The E-Pace compact crossover will become Jaguar's second utility vehicle next year, after the F-Pace. A third crossover, the battery-powered I-Pace, will join Jaguar's lineup after the E-Pace, but also next year.

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ZF, Hella form partnership to boost self-driving sensors businessAuto News

ZF said it is collaborating with fellow German component supplier Hella to develop radar and camera technology in a bid to bolster its autonomous system portfolio.

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AutoNews Now: U.S. to get made-in-China Ford Focus

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Demon allocation method to fight dealer mark-upsAuto News

Dodge, as it prepares to allocate 3,000 of its 840-hp Challenger SRT Demons, is determined not to repeat bad dealer behavior that marred the 2014 launch of the Hellcats.

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Audi to star in new Spider-Man movieAuto News

The Audi brand, which has showcased numerous vehicles in feature films over the years, is giving moviegoers an exclusive first look at the 2018 Audi A8 on July 7 as Spider-Man: Homecoming hits U.S. theaters.

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Uber to allow tipping for drivers, reversing long-standing policyAuto News

Uber will, for the first time, allow drivers to collect tips through the Uber smartphone app -- part of a broader effort to improve its often-contentious relationship with its drivers.

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Why the Mercedes A class is coming after a 20-year waitAuto News

The Mercedes-Benz A class has been different things at different times during its relatively short life span. The nameplate is 20 years old, and for all 20 of those years, Mercedes has declined to offer it in America. Until now.

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VW waves green flag for Microbus-styled electric MPVAuto News

Volkswagen's long-awaited Microbus-styled MPV will see production as an electric vehicle, Auto Express reported.

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At Honda, tease after tease for a franchiseAuto News

The American family sedan isn't going the way of the American family wagon any time soon, but Honda, like many rivals, is determined to make it fun again and keep its edge in a key segment.

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Ford to import U.S. Focus from China instead of MexicoAuto News

Ford is canceling controversial plans to build the Focus small car in Mexico, saving $1 billion by ending North American production entirely and importing the model mostly from China after next year.

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Ford to build next-gen Focus in China, not MexicoAuto News

Ford is canceling controversial plans to build the Focus small car in Mexico, saving $1 billion by ending North American production entirely and importing the model mostly from China after next year.

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Ford to export next Focus from China to N.A. in 2019Auto News

(Reuters) -- Ford will export the next-generation Focus compact car from China to North America in 2019, rather than from Mexico as earlier planned.

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Lincoln unwraps extended-length Navigator SUVAuto News

Lincoln's new extended-length Navigator will be nearly a foot longer than the redesigned 2018 Navigator and include more cargo space than the regular version.

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Tesla near deal for first factory in China, report saysAuto News

An agreement with the city of Shanghai would allow Tesla to establish EV manufacturing operations in the Lingang development zone and could come as soon as this week, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Tesla driver in fatal crash wasn't watching video, witness tells investigatorsAuto News

A witness said the driver involved in a fatal crash while using Tesla's Autopilot function was not playing a video in his car, a government report said.

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Tesla driver in fatal crash was not watching a video, report saysAuto News

A witness said the driver involved in a fatal crash while using Tesla's Autopilot function was not playing a video in his car, a government report said.

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American Honda pays fine for Canadian dealings with CubaAuto News

The U.S. slapped American Honda Finance Corp. with a fine for a violation of U.S. sanctions against Cuba even though the transactions occurred in Canada.

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U.S. buyers ready to pay most for built-in vehicle technology, study saysAuto News

Global automotive consumers show interest in having advanced technology in their next vehicle, but US drivers are willing to pay the highest price, a new survey says.

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Crossover Effect: Trax Boom, Sonic Bust (6/19/17)

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GM cuts shift at Kansas car plant Auto News

GM, for the fifth time this year, is cutting a production shift at one of its U.S. assembly plants in response to slowing industry sales.

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Cadillac plans 'major refresh' for 2018 XTS sedanAuto News

Cadillac is updating the chassis, infotainment system and styling of its XTS sedan for the 2018 model year to help it continue to co-exist with the larger and newer CT6.

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Lear's Simoncini namechecks competitors at museum benefit in DetroitAuto News

Matt Simoncini shouted above the noisy crowd at a fundraiser he was sponsoring last week for the Motown Museum in Detroit. "Delphi! Delphi! Anybody here from Delphi!"

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Bosch to build $1.1 billion chip plant for self-driving carsAuto News

Robert Bosch will build a $1.1 billion semiconductor plant in Germany, the biggest single investment in its history, as the maker of brakes and engines prepares for a surge in demand for components used in self-driving vehicles.

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Subaru takes slow lane for self-driving carsAuto News

While major automakers race to develop driverless cars, Subaru is taking a slower approach, saying its vehicles may be less advanced than its rivals' by 2020 as autonomous features remain costly for the buyers of Japan's smallest carmaker.

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Bosch to build $1.1 billion chip plant for self-driving carsAuto News

Robert Bosch will build a $1.1 billion semiconductor plant in Germany, the biggest single investment in its history, as the maker of brakes and engines prepares for a surge in demand for components used in self-driving vehicles.

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Honda, FCA race to help supplier rebuild after fireAuto News

An immediate but back-breaking response helped bring back a little Texas supplier after it burned -- saving Honda and Fiat Chrysler from a bad spring.

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FCA to dealers: Stock up on Grand CaravansAuto News

Fiat Chrysler told its dealers this month to stock up on the Dodge Grand Caravan because production of the minivan will go on a hiatus in mid-August and won't resume until December, when it will return as a 2018 model.

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N.J. dealer Steve Kalafer says automakers are 'destroying themselves' with stair-stepsAuto News

In this QandA, dealer Steve Kalafer addresses strains in dealer-factory relations at Nissan, Volkswagen and other automakers.

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Ford's new structure aligns with industry trendAuto News

Management consultants say the structure isn't unique in the auto industry and is part of a growing wave of car companies looking to break down hierarchies.

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Chevy Trax crossover eclipses Sonic subcompact carAuto News

Chevrolet's Sonic and Trax embody the speed at which consumer tastes have shifted from cars to crossovers.

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Automakers raise pressure on Congress to set autonomous-vehicle policiesAuto News

Automakers and technology companies are increasingly anxious for Congress to get moving on policies for the development and testing of self-driving technology

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Mercedes bringing A-class to United StatesAuto News

Mercedes has confirmed to dealers that it will introduce the A-class sedan in the U.S. in 2018. It will become the brand's new entry-level model slotting below the CLA.

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GM lets its Cruise Automation self-driving unit work autonomouslyAuto News

The automaker and the autonomous-driving company it acquired operate in separate spheres, but are still collaborating.

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Smart dealers face decision amid shift to EVsAuto News

Why didn't the microcar brand work out as expected in the U.S., and can it succeed with just EVs?

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Subaru steps up self-driving capability with EyeSight updateAuto News

Subaru is upgrading its camera-based system to get limited self-driving capabilities on the highway and during low-speed traffic jams.

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JLR buy-sells get more complicatedAuto News

Buy-sell deals between Jaguar and Land Rover dealers continue, but grow increasingly complex as the automaker pushes for consolidation and renovation.

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Babies on board at California dealershipAuto News

At Freeman Toyota, employees can bring infants to work for one year. It helps the mother manage childcare and lifts employees' spirits.

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Renesas takes on global giants in growing autonomous vehicle markeAuto News

A giant in vehicle microprocessors, Renesas prepares to go after the autonomous vehicle.

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Mercedes orders up more light trucks for U.S.Auto News

Mercedes leaders say the increase could move the brand closer to a 50-50 sales mix of cars and light trucks for the year, and get inventory more in line with consumer demand.

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Hyundai Kona subcompact crossover will start in a holeAuto News

Hyundai's U.S. dealers are getting something they desperately want and need, a new subcompact crossover. That's the good news.

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GM expands use of turbocharged engines to boost fuel economyAuto News

Vehicles with turbocharged engines accounted for about 23 percent of GM's U.S. sales last year, up from about 12 percent in 2010.

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Honda's Civic Type R will get more variants to sustain salesAuto News

Honda is following the playbook of brands such as Porsche and Chevy that use countless iterations and special editions of a single model to juice sales.

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'CSI' teams help automakers spot troubleAuto News

Volvo has analyzed 40,000 car accidents since the 1970s. While much has changed since then, Volvo and other automakers now gather as much data as possible to make future vehicles safer.

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Google Attribution aims to help marketers identify most influential adsAuto News

A new tool from Google aims to give digital advertisers deeper insight into the consumer's shopping journey.

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Auto brands brace for diesel bans in EuropeAuto News

European automakers have put their money on diesels to meet regulations there. Thanks to fahrverbote, they could be in trouble.

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New park for GM brings supplier jobs back from MexicoAuto News

General Motors plans to increase efficiency at its Arlington, Texas, assembly plant by bringing suppliers closer to home with a new park, bringing jobs from Mexico into the U.S.

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Bankruptcy plan calls for Takata to stop making airbag inflators once recall doneAuto News

Takata would stop making airbag inflators after completing a global recall, under a bankruptcy restructuring plan under consideration by its steering committee, sources told Reuters.

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EPA suspected Fiat Chrysler of using 'defeat device' in 2015Auto News

The EPA told Fiat Chrysler in November 2015 it suspected some of its vehicles had at least one "defeat device" that improperly bypassed emissions controls, according to recently disclosed emails.

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AutoNews Now: Marchionne: FCA's bench 'wide and deep'

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30 vehicles vandalized in wheel heist at Honda dealership in N.C.Auto News

Over 30 new cars were vandalized at a Honda dealership in North Carolina in a scheme to remove car jacks in order to steal wheels and tires.

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BASF says blue trending among auto paint colorsAuto News

Blue is encroaching upon the list of most popular colors for cars, which has consisted of conservative hues white, black, and silver for more than a decade.

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Dow-DuPont wins U.S. antitrust nod to create chemicals giantAuto News

Dow Chemical and DuPont won U.S. antitrust approval for their $73 billion merger, overcoming one of the last remaining hurdles to a deal that would create a global chemicals giant.

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Fiat Chrysler CEO says 2018 targets unaffected by diesel woesAuto News

Fiat Chrysler does not expect its diesel woes in the U.S. to have an impact on its business targets to 2018, CEO Sergio Marchionne said.

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The auto industry is losing its head over Uber Auto News

Sergio Marchionne gets right to the point when it comes to one of the big trends sweeping the auto business: 'Contrary to what some of my colleagues believe, we are not in the mobility business."

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U.S. states could not set self-driving car rules under Republican planAuto News

California and other states would be barred from setting their own rules governing design and testing of self-driving cars, according to a House Republican proposal.

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Takata plans to file for bankruptcy as early as next week, report saysAuto News

Airbag maker Takata is preparing to file for bankruptcy as early as next week as it works toward a preliminary deal for financial backing from Key Safety Systems, Reuters reported.

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Second-generation Subaru Crosstrek will start at $22,170Auto News

Subaru's second-generation Crosstrek, expected at dealerships later this summer, will be priced closely to the outgoing model. The 2018 Crosstrek 2.0i will start at $22,170.

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AutoNews Now: Ghosn: No hidden bonus plan

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Ford F-150, Expedition gain power, lose weightAuto News

Ford has increased the power and cut the weight of two of its largest nameplates -- the F-150 pickup and Expedition SUV -- thanks, in part, to more efficient transmissions and lighter aluminum bodies.

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Takata said to file for bankruptcy as early as next weekAuto News

Airbag maker Takata is preparing to file for bankruptcy as early as next week as it works toward a preliminary deal for financial backing from Key Safety Systems, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Renault-Nissan has no plan for extra bonus scheme, Ghosn saysAuto News

Renault-Nissan has no current plans to introduce an additional bonus scheme for executives at the alliance, Chairman Carlos Ghosn said.

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Jaguar teams up with Andy Murray to present new XF Sportbrake wagonAuto News

Jaguar teamed up with fellow Brit and world No. 1 tennis player Andy Murray to present its all new XF Sportbrake.

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'Where can I fill up?': Toyota deploys Watson Ads to pitch Prius PrimeAuto News

Toyota is using artificial intelligence to push the environmentally-friendly Prius Prime on the Weather Channel app and weather.com.

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Fiat Chrysler recalling 297,000 vehicles for inadvertent airbag deploymentsAuto News

Fiat Chrysler said it is recalling 297,000 older minivans in North America because of a wiring problem that can lead to inadvertent airbag deployments.

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Jaguar returns to U.S. wagon market Auto News

Jaguar is rejoining the premium wagon market with the XF Sportbrake. It will be the first XF wagon sold in the U.S. and is expected to deliver incremental volume for the brand.

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Jaguar returns to U.S. wagon market with XF Sportbrake Auto News

Jaguar is rejoining the premium wagon market with the XF Sportbrake. It will be the first XF wagon sold in the U.S. and is expected to deliver incremental volume for the brand.

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Fire kills technician at Chevrolet dealership, three injuredAuto News

A fire at a Chevrolet dealership in Jasper, Ala., left one employee dead, three critically injured and one with minor wounds.

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Mich. dealership 'tried to be polite' with panhandlers, then goes viralAuto News

When a pair of panhandlers started working the corner in front of a Michigan car dealership, the general manager tried to be understanding. Then he went viral.

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AutoNews Now: Preventing 'patchwork' of self-driving laws

A push to prevent ‘regulatory chaos’ for self-driving cars; Uber director’s...
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In BMW's hometown, a push to ban diesels to curb pollutionAuto News

BMW's hometown of Munich is considering outlawing older diesel cars, the latest European city to crack down amid mounting evidence that the technology's not that clean after all.

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U.S. may take 'weeks or months' to review FCA diesel emissions fix Auto News

A Justice Department lawyer said Wednesday it could take "weeks or months" before U.S. regulators decide whether to approve a software fix for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles diesel vehicles.

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GM extends summer shutdown at 2 plants amid car slumpAuto News

GM is extending the normal two-week summer shutdowns at two U.S. assembly plants to as many as five weeks amid a slump in car demand and high inventories. The Lordstown, Ohio, factory builds the Chevrolet Cruze and the Fairfax, Kan.

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VW to offer extended guarantee but no money back for European diesel customersAuto News

Volkswagen agreed to offer an extra two-year guarantee but no compensation to European customers in talks with Europe's consumer rights chief after the German automaker was caught violating diesel emissions tests, a European Commission spokesman...

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Why Tesla may need to start worrying about Apple's car ambitionsAuto News

Tesla may be facing more competition from other tech giants than initially feared, and one of the analysts that had been most bullish on the firm is growing increasingly worried.

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Driver assist whets appetite for automated vehicles, Auto Alliance saysAuto News

Consumers are more likely to embrace the idea of self-driving vehicles if they own cars with driver-assist features.

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Toyota CEO mulls deals 'to survive in the future'Auto News

Toyota may consider mergers or acquisitions to procure new automotive technologies, including self-driving technologies, the company's president said, adding that it had to compete more aggressively against its rivals.

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Uber director resigns after cracking sexist joke at meeting on sexismAuto News

TPG Capital co-founder David Bonderman resigned from the board of Uber after uttering a sexist comment during a meeting intended to address rampant internal gender bias.

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Uber board member resigns after cracking sexist joke at meeting on sexismAuto News

TPG Capital co-founder David Bonderman has resigned from the board of Uber after uttering a sexist comment during a meeting intended to address rampant internal gender bias.

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Toyota CEO mulls making deals 'to survive in the future'Auto News

Toyota may consider mergers or acquisitions to procure new automotive technologies, including self-driving technologies, the company's president said, adding that it had to compete more aggressively against its rivals.

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Toyota CEO mulls making deals to 'to survive in the future'Auto News

Toyota may consider mergers or acquisitions to procure new automotive technologies, including self-driving technologies, the company's president said, adding that it had to compete more aggressively against its rivals.

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Bentley hires Nissan exec for Americas sales postAuto News

Bentley tapped a veteran automotive executive from Nissan, Mike Rocco, to become vice president of sales and operations -- a new post -- for the British car brand's Americas division.

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BMW introduces 6 series GTAuto News

Just months after it dropped the 5 series Gran Turismo, BMW is introducing the larger 2018 6 series GT model this fall. The move will give the 6 series lineup a third body style once again.

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U.S. Senate panel sets goals for autonomous vehicle deploymentAuto News

Public safety, reducing roadblocks to innovation, and clarifying federal and state regulatory roles are among the chief goals a U.S.

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U.S. Senate panel sets goals for autonomous vehicle deploymentAuto News

Public safety, reducing roadblocks to innovation, and clarifying federal and state regulatory roles are among the chief goals a U.S.

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GM ending charitable foundation, redirects funds to corporate givingAuto News

GM is eliminating its philanthropic organization as it redirects $30 million in annual donations to focus on global development and education in science, technology, engineering and math.

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AutoNews Now: Apple CEO on 'mother of all AI projects'

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AutoNews Now: Apple CEO on 'mother of all AI projects'

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Fiat Chrysler diesels spew excess pollution, VW sleuths reportAuto News

Fiat Chrysler diesel vehicles spewed pollution as much as 20 times the legal limit, according to testing by the same researchers who first recorded the excess emissions in VW's diesel scandal.

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BMW i Ventures invests in mass transit EVs Auto News

BMW's venture capital arm has invested in Proterra, a Silicon Valley manufacturer of heavy-duty electric mass transit vehicles, Proterra said Tuesday.

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Tesla Model 3: First detailed photos snapped at charging station Auto News

The Tesla Model 3 has been captured undisguised and out testing a long way from home.

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Kia knocks on your heartAuto News

Kia demonstrates what makes drives memorable--the person next to you.

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Uber CEO Kalanick to take leave of absenceAuto News

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick told employees in an email on Tuesday that he will take time away from the company he helped to found, Reuters reported.

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Jaguar XE SV Project 8, most 'extreme' Jag ever, coming next yearAuto News

The Jaguar XE SV Project 8, a supersedan coming next year and powered by a 600-hp, supercharged 5.0-liter V-8, is billed as the "most powerful, agile and extreme" vehicle the brand has ever sold.

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Toyota remixes Camry for 2018Auto News

Toyota engineers were asked to create two distinct versions of the redesigned Camry that would help broaden its reach. The cars also had to pass the 200-yard test.

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Fisker reloads with EMotion, pledges to top Model S power, rangeAuto News

The Fisker EMotion will boast a 400-mile range and a nine-minute charge, with autonomous and connected capabilities, according to a tweet by the designer.

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Jaguar ramps up, fine-tunes I-Pace to outduel TeslaAuto News

The launch of the upcoming Jaguar I-Pace will be interesting. Automakers usually avoid introducing a new vehicle on a new architecture powered by a new drivetrain.

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Jaguar XE SV Project 8, fastest Jag ever, coming next yearAuto News

The Jaguar XE SV Project 8, a supersedan coming next year and powered by a 600-hp, supercharged 5.0-liter V-8, is billed as the "most powerful, agile and extreme" vehicle the brand has ever sold.

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GM launches new test fleet of self-driving Bolt EVsAuto News

CEO Mary Barra touted General Motors as the only automaker to produce self-driving cars at a mass-production facility.

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At Waymo, it's lights out for 'Firefly'Auto News

Waymo is trading in the pod car for more practical wheels.

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After years toiling away in secret on its car project, Apple CEO Tim Cook has for the first time laid out exactly what the company is up to in the automotive market: It's concentrating on self-driving technology.

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Hyundai to join tiny-crossover fray with Kona Auto News

Hyundai will be a latecomer to the growing subcompact crossover market yet is counting on the Kona to help lift overall U.S. sales that have slumped this year.

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AutoNews Now: GM digs in on cutting rental-fleet sales

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Amazon wants to sell cars in EuropeAuto News

Amazon is arming itself for a digital assault on the retail automotive sector and is sounding the attack in Europe first, well-informed sources have told Automobilwoche.

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Uber CEO Kalanick likely to take leave, SVP Michael outAuto News

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick is likely to take a leave of absence from the troubled ride-hailing company, but no final decision has yet been made, a source told Reuters.

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Aftermarket parts visionary Vic Edelbrock Jr. dies at 80Auto News

Aftermarket performance parts visionary Vic Edelbrock Jr passed away Friday at the age of 80 after complications from a cold.

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GM veteran joins Chinese rival Chery as design chiefAuto News

A GM veteran is joining Chery as design chief, the latest foreign executive to sign on with a Chinese carmaker as local players become more competitive.

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JLR's mobility company invests $25 million in LyftAuto News

InMotion, Jaguar Land Rover's mobility services business, will collaborate with ride-hailing service Lyft in a

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Opel CEO Neumann resigns; will be replaced by finance chief LohschellerAuto News

The CEO of General Motors' European Opel division, Karl-Thomas Neumann, has resigned in advance of Opel's sale to France's PSA Group. Finance chief Michael Lohscheller will be Neumann's successor.

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Opel CEO Neumann resigns, CFO Lohscheller to succeedAuto News

The CEO of General Motors' European Opel division, Karl-Thomas Neumann, has resigned, the carmaker said. Opel's supervisory board has appointed finance chief Michael Lohscheller as Neumann's successor, Opel said on Monday.

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GM's Alan Batey says automaker will keep rental cuts goingAuto News

By selling still-fewer vehicles to Enterprise and Hertz, GM hopes to boost residual values and improve the economics of its leasing business.

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Cox signals concern about costsAuto News

Cox Automotive needs to watch its costs to "address the worsening gap between revenues and expenses," the company told its employees in an internal memo.

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Hyundai's U.S. sales chief jumps to VWAuto News

Derrick Hatami was facing the same sales pressure that led to the ouster of U.S. CEO Dave Zuchowski in late December 2016.

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Why so many motorists are underwater Auto News

Negative-equity levels are at record highs as lengthening loan terms, rising transaction prices and falling used-vehicle values combine to take a toll on consumers and the industry.

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Is the industry's political opportunity fading?Auto News

For the auto industry, the start of the Trump era has brought so much potential, so much promise, and yet so little progress.

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Lynk and CO's Visser to speak at Europe CongressAuto News

The head of the new Chinese-owned brand that is challenging standard vehicle distribution practice will speak at the Automotive News Europe Congress in Barcelona next week.

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Uber woes lead to high executive turnoverAuto News

Since the start of the year, 13 high-profile executives have departed, and Uber has not filled many of those roles.

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Toyota mixes new flavors for CamryAuto News

Toyota engineers were asked to create two distinct versions of the redesigned Camry that would help broaden its reach. The cars also had to pass the 200-yard test.

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Honda gets busy on EVs, autonomous driveAuto News

A newly launched Electric Vehicle Development Division will create EVs based on dedicated all-electric platforms.

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Global Automakers' 'Morning in America' ad sounds upbeat themes, but reflects anxiety among automakers, foreign and domestic, about the political climate.

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Ford wants service bays to be ride-share-readyAuto News

The automaker believes repair shops will need to move faster to get revenue-generating cars back on the road.

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Inventory rises as GM stockpilesAuto News

General Motors' stockpiling ahead of lower production planned for later in the year has driven up industrywide inventory levels.

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Subaru adds 2 STI models for '18Auto News

Subaru of America is adding two limited-run performance variants for the 2018 model year.

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Audi plots crossover alternativesAuto News

Some traditional Audi sedan buyers aren't ready for crossovers, which is one reason the luxury brand is offering its new A5 and S5 Sportback models.

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Gmail's spam filters force dealers to use marketing finesseAuto News

Gmail's tough spam filters can make it difficult for well-meaning dealers to get through to their customers.

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GM's Batey says automaker is reaping rewards of North America strategyAuto News

North America, Alan Batey's domain at General Motors, is responsible for 99.4 percent of GM's total adjusted earnings since January 2014. And it's becoming even more critical to the automaker's future.

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Loss inspires drive for employee wellnessAuto News

Peer encouragement, and some health scares, have led staffers at a Sam Pack Ford dealership in Texas to embrace wellness programs.

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Uber CEO mulls leave of absence; deputy to resignAuto News

Uber's board is expected to meet Sunday to discuss whether to part ways with top business executive Emil Michael, a chief confidant of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, who is expected to weigh taking a three-month leave of absence, Bloomberg...

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More automakers put CES Asia on itineraryAuto News

Global carmakers are beating a path to CES Asia, the Chinese version of what has been working for them in Las Vegas -- CES, formerly the Consumer Electronics Show.

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Toyota keeps its big recall aliveAuto News

Toyota's unintended acceleration recall seven years ago scorched the company. Toyota doesn't want to forget that.

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Tesla's real capacity problem: Too many peopleAuto News

In its Fremont plant, a temple of lean manufacturing, Tesla uses far more workers than NUMMI did, to build far fewer cars.

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Cadillac's Escala concept car has some consumers looking to buy itAuto News

Some customers have been heading to Cadillac showrooms to inquire about the Escala they saw in TV ads, only to find out that it's not for sale, and never will be.

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NHTSA urged to accelerate Takata recall workAuto News

Lawmakers are urging NHTSA to step its work on the Takata recall amid concerns about a leadership vacuum at the agency and a persistent shortage of parts.

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Audi's goal: More SUVs and wagons for U.S. Auto News

Barry Hoch, director of product planning for Audi of America, said the lineup could use "an even bigger" SUV.

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Buick prices redesigned Enclave starting at $40,970Auto News

Buick is pricing the retooled Enclave crossover at $40,970, including shipping, for 2018, almost $1,000 more than the outgoing version.

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U.S. court upholds $11 million verdict against Toyota over fatal crashAuto News

A federal appeals court upheld an $11 million verdict against Toyota over a fatal 2006 car crash in Minnesota, which a jury found was caused by an accelerator defect in a 1996 Camry.

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Chevy drops sponsorship of Detroit's Woodward Dream CruiseAuto News

Chevrolet, citing a review of its marketing efforts, has backed out of its longstanding sponsorship of the Woodward Dream Cruise, a rolling celebration that honors the Motor City's heritage.

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AiM CEO Yates retires effective immediatelyAuto News

Jim Yates, a co-founder of vehicle inspection and software company Alliance Inspection Management, retired from his role as CEO effective immediately.

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Chevy Bolt to Sell Nationwide in Aug. (6/9/17)

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Mexico fines shipping companies over auto transport collusionAuto News

Seven shipping companies operating in Mexico have been fined for causing a rise in prices after colluding on routes in the auto transport services market.

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GM’s Batey on Pickup Incentive Wars, GMC and Wall Street

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Uber memo surfaces with CEO setting sex guidelines for employeesAuto News

In a staff-wide email sent in 2013, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick laid out rules for employees should they decide to have sex on a company outing.

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Tesla briefly tops BMW in market capitalizationAuto News

A week-long rally in Tesla shares briefly vaulted the company's market capitalization past BMW in early Friday trading.

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Honda Accord goes turbo, drops V-6 for 2018Auto News

Honda's retooled 2018 Accord will follow an industry-wide trend of using turbos and multi-speed transmissions to aid power and performance without sacrificing mpg when it goes on sale this fall.

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Bolt EV sales to go nationwide a month early in AugustAuto News

General Motors will begin selling the Chevrolet Bolt EV nationwide in August, a month sooner than originally planned. Bolt orders were opened up to all certified dealers this month and will arrive in showrooms in August.

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Bolt EV sales to go nationwide by AugustAuto News

General Motors will begin selling Chevrolet Bolt EV nationwide in August, a month sooner than originally planned. Bolt orders were opened up to all certified dealers this month and will arrive in showrooms in August.

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Tesla tops BMW in market cap, ranks as No. 4 global automaker by valueAuto News

Tesla stock on Friday passed BMW to become the world's No. 4 automaker by stock market capitalization behind Toyota, Daimler and Volkswagen.

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Bosch software enabled emissions violations by VW, FCA, study saysAuto News

A study alleges that Robert Bosch created the software that enabled Volkswagen AG to evade diesel emissions standards for years.

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13 states vow court fight if Trump rolls back mpg, emissions targetsAuto News

New York State's attorney general and those of 12 other states told the Trump administration in a letter Friday they would mount a vigorous court challenge to any effort to roll back light-vehicle emissions rules.

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Autoliv says it will accelerate beyond $12 billion annual sales target Auto News

The near-collapse of airbag maker Takata has cleared the road for bigger rival Swedish rival Autoliv, but higher orders have yet to translate into share price gains.

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Bosch software enabled emissions cheating by VW, FCA, study saysAuto News

A study alleges that Robert Bosch created the software that enabled Volkswagen AG to evade diesel emissions standards for years.

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Study of VW's cheating on diesels examines role of Bosch codeAuto News

A study alleges that Robert Bosch created the software that enabled Volkswagen AG to evade diesel emissions standards for years.

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Toyota forms cost-saving task force to arrest profit slide Auto News

Toyota has created a task force comprising senior executives to oversee costs as Japan's biggest automaker seeks to arrest a slide in operating profit.

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Facebook is determined to build auto tiesAuto News

Facebook is seeking to boost advertising from the auto industry, a challenge because unlike movie tickets or shoes, consumers don't really buy new cars online.

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One analyst sees a U.S. 'buyer's strike' on horizonAuto News

Carmakers and auto parts suppliers traded weaker on Thursday after Morgan Stanley warned of an "unprecedented buyer's strike," and lowered its U.S. auto sales forecast by millions of units for each year though 2020. 

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Wall Street dials back U.S. sales outlook as Trump bump fadesAuto News

Analysts are cutting estimates for U.S. vehicle sales in 2017 after five straight months of declines in part because automakers are showing more restraint on discounts and Washington gridlock is reducing the likelihood of a second-half surge.

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Automakers split on how fast to deploy automatic brakingAuto News

Big automakers are rushing to launch self-driving cars as early as 2021 but some major companies are moving slowly when it comes to widespread deployment of a less expensive crash prevention technology that regulators say could prevent thousands of...

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U.S. House clears bill to retool CFPB, replace Wall Street reform lawAuto News

The bill passed Thursday would eliminate the CFPB's supervisory and rule-writing roles, reducing it to an enforcement agency.

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Barra tours GM plant with Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg Auto News

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg toured a GM plant with CEO Mary Barra during a Detroit visit Thursday to discuss a new initiative for digital marketing training in the city.

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GM sale of Opel to PSA could wrap up by July 31Auto News

General Motors' Opel said its sale to France's Peugeot could be completed as early as July 31, pending regulatory approval.

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VW of America lands Hyundai's Hatami for top sales, marketing jobAuto News

Volkswagen of America has named former Hyundai executive Derrick Hatami -- who abruptly departed Hyundai Motor America this week -- as its new head of U.S. sales and marketing.

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VW of America lands Hyundai's Hatami to take over top sales, marketing jobAuto News

Volkswagen of America has named former Hyundai executive Derrick Hatami -- who abruptly departed Hyundai Motor America this week -- as its new head of U.S. sales and marketing.

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General Motors sale of Opel to PSA could be completed as soon as July 31Auto News

General Motors' Opel said its sale to France's Peugeot could be completed as early as July 31, pending regulatory approval.

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Hyundai recalls 437,400 Santa Fe crossovers; 161,000 Sonata, Genesis models also recalledAuto News

Hyundai Motor America is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles for issues with hood latches and parking brake warning lights. There have been no reported accidents or injuries related to either issue.

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Ford wants dealer service bays ready for special needs of ride-sharing providersAuto News

Ford wants its dealership service centers to move much faster as an increasing amount of ride-sharing fleets hit the road and need routine or unscheduled maintenance and repairs.

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Ford wants dealer service centers ready for special needs of ride-sharing providersAuto News

Ford wants its dealership service centers to move much faster as an increasing amount of ride-sharing fleets hit the road and need routine or unscheduled maintenance and repairs.

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Nissan goes standard on automated brakingAuto News

Nissan will make emergency automated braking standard on most of its car and truck lineup for the 2018 model year.

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Foreign carmakers borrow from Reagan for TV ad targeting TrumpAuto News

When he switches on his television in the morning, President Donald Trump could see a new side of the foreign automakers he has lashed out against.

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Ford shortens summer shutdown at Louisville plantAuto News

Ford is shortening its traditional two-week summer shutdown at its Louisville Assembly Plant because of high crossover demand.

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GM crash shows David Einhorn isn't a hedge fund hot rodAuto News

On Tuesday, David Einhorn's General Motors plan got pretty banged up. It's not the first time his hedge fund, Greenlight Capital, has been to the body shop in the past few years.

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Tesla faces setback in La., fires off subpoenas in Mich.Auto News

Louisiana joined the growing list of states banning Tesla's direct-to-consumer sales. And, in Michigan, Tesla is pushing forward in a court case against the state for the same restriction.

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Kia puts out good vibesAuto News

Two musicians sing and drive around town in the top-ranked new video to join our weekly viral video chart.

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Uber loses bid to keep acquisition report secret from Waymo Auto News

Uber lost a battle to prevent Waymo from seeing an internal report the Google affiliate is betting will show that its former engineer colluded with Uber to steal driverless technology.

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Musk on Semis, Safety ... and Fertilizer (6/7/17)

Musk on semis, safety … and fertilizer; Tesla roadblock in La.; Delphi robo-taxi venture; Hot...
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OEConnection, Reynolds buy parts, distribution companiesAuto News

OEConnection Holdings and dealership software giant Reynolds and Reynolds each have acquired smaller software companies in the parts and distribution area.

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GM, Tesla: A tale of two shareholder meetingsAuto News

How does CEO Elon Musk make the "magic happen" at Tesla Motors? Ambien, red wine and a vintage record player.

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BlackBerry offers software for running computer systems on carsAuto News

BlackBerry said it has developed new software for running complex computer systems on vehicles, giving the once dominant smartphone maker a leg up in a burgeoning tech segment.

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Ford shortens summer shutdown at Louisville SUV plantAuto News

Ford is shortening its traditional two-week summer shutdown at its Louisville Assembly Plant because of high crossover demand.

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Tesla plans new plant for Model Y crossover, Musk saysAuto News

Tesla, which operates its only plant in Fremont, Calif., has another one coming. The existing plant is "bursting at the seams," CEO Elon Musk said, and the search is under way for another plant site.

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Tesla plans new plant for Model Y crossover, Musk saysAuto News

SAN FRANCISCO -- Tesla Inc., which has leveraged a single assembly plant to become one of the world's highest-valued automakers, has another one coming.The electric-car maker's factory in Fremont, Calif.

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Delphi, Transdev plan self-driving taxis in FranceAuto News

Delphi Automotive plans to introduce a fleet of self-driving vehicles to provide commercial taxi service in Normandy and suburban Paris.

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Bosch, TomTom developing high-res mapping systemAuto News

Robert Bosch and mapmaker TomTom are developing a high-resolution mapping system using the supplier's radar sensors.

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Early Tesla Model 3 models will have limited configuration optionsAuto News

Buyers of Tesla Inc's upcoming Model 3 car will only get two choices in configuration, a policy that will let the company quickly ramp up production of its mass-market vehicle, CEO Elon Musk told investors.

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Tesla to limit color, wheel size on early Model 3 sales Auto News

Buyers of Tesla's Model 3 will get to choose between just two colors and two wheel sizes under a configuration policy that will let the company quickly ramp up production of the mass-market electric vehicle, CEO Elon Musk told investors Tuesday.

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Carvana Q1 net loss surges on expansion outlaysAuto News

Carvana, in its first quarterly report as a publicly traded company, reported a sharply wider loss on costs related to its expansion even as revenue surged.

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GM Shareholders Nix Stock Split (6/6/17)

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Hyundai U.S. sales chief Hatami is outAuto News

Derrick Hatami is leaving his job as U.S. sales chief at Hyundai Motor America, following a tough sales month for the Korean automaker.

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Uber fires more than 20 employees in harassment probe, report saysAuto News

Uber told employees that more than 20 people have been fired after a company investigation into sexual harassment claims, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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Covisint to be acquired by Canadian software company for $103 millionAuto News

Canadian software company OpenText said it is acquiring Covisint -- an information technology supplier with deep automotive roots -- in a transaction valued at $103 million.

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GM shareholders reject Greenlight stock splitAuto News

Greenlight Capital's proposal to split General Motors' stock was overwhelmingly rejected by the automaker's shareholders. GM's board nominees also were elected with 84-99 percent of the votes cast.

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GMC launches ad campaign with 'Like a Pro' tag lineAuto News

GMC is trying to make more of an emotional appeal to consumers by launching an ad campaign that focuses on its buyers' lives with their vehicles, using the tag line "Like a Pro."

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Carvana: Cars in vending machines, a fading IPO and an ex-con behind themAuto News

Who wants to buy a used car from a vending machine? Investors will get some answers on Tuesday when Carvana releases its first earnings report since going public.

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Lyft, Nutonomy partner to offer autonomous rides in Boston Auto News

Ride-hailing company Lyft will soon begin picking up customers in self-driving cars in Boston, when it begins working through a research partnership with autonomous vehicle startup NuTonomy.

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Feinberg may be tapped to run Takata compensation fundAuto News

A federal judge may tap longtime compensation adviser Kenneth Feinberg to oversee claims for nearly $1 billion that Takata will pay to victims of defective airbag inflators linked to numerous deaths and injuries.

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Autonomous vehicle industry must overcome legal, policy challenges, Bill Ford saysAuto News

Developing hardware and software to run self-driving vehicles will be easy compared to the regulations, ethics, infrastructure and workforce retraining required, Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford said.

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U.S. plans to quickly update self-driving guidelinesAuto News

The Trump administration will unveil revised self-driving guidelines within the next few months, the head of the U.S. Transportation Department said.

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FCA under investigation for failing airbags in 2012 Jeep LibertyAuto News

The 2012 Jeep Liberty SUV is under a preliminary U.S. safety investigation for complaints of a failing airbag control computer, which could hinder the airbag from operating properly in an accident.

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Ram Closing in on Silverado (6/5/17)

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Waymo looks into autonomous trucksAuto News

The self-driving car company said autonomous trucks could reduce tens of thousands of deaths each year.

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Loan terms continue to lengthenAuto News

The share of new-vehicle loans with maturities of 73 to 84 months has nearly tripled in the past eight years. Used-vehicle financing is seeing the same trend.

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Motormindz consulting firm attracting industry brassAuto News

Startup consulting firm motormindz is attracting a well-known stable of auto industry veterans.

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Texas dealership regroups after killingsAuto News

A Nissan store in Texas is regrouping after three died in a shootout between bounty hunters and a fugitive on the showroom floor.

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Who can resist mail like this?Auto News

Lincoln has received the U.S. Postal Service's Irresistible Mail Grand Champion Award for the best interactive mail piece that engages through innovative print design and digital technologies.

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Lutz: Fields great for 15 years agoAuto News

It's natural to turn to Bob Lutz for perspective when there is a big shake-up at a company he once helped run. So what did Maximum Bob make of the changes at Ford?

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Tesla owners should pay more for insurance, AAA saysAuto News

Data shows Tesla owners report more claims than average, and those claims cost more, an insurance group said. Tesla disputes the data analysis.

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Tesla's board faces investor push for annual votes on directorsAuto News

Tesla recommends annual service inspections on its cars. Some of the electric-car maker's investors want its board subject to yearly checkups, too.

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Icahn expands aftermarket business with Precision acquisitionAuto News

Carl Icahn's investment company has agreed to acquire Precision Auto Care, adding more than 250 locations to the investor's interest in 1,000 auto-repair shops.

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How Mercedes plans to recapture its early lead in self-driving carsAuto News

Instead of an enviable head start, Mercedes is just part of the pack in the race to roll out self-driving cars. That's a thorn in the side for Dieter Zetsche.

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GM shareholders to decide on Greenlight stock plan, board challengeAuto News

Greenlight Capital's plan to split up GM stock, as well as its challenge to the company's board of directors, will come to a head on Tuesday, as shareholders cast their votes on the hedge fund's proposals.

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Infiniti global sales up 9% in MayAuto News

Global sales for Infiniti rose 9 percent in May from a year earlier and have risen 37 percent for the first five months of the year.

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Accessory sales represent missed opportunityAuto News

Many dealers miss a chance to make extra profits by pushing accessories, studies show. German luxury brand retailers do it well, but others come up short.

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