U.S. labor board files complaint against Tesla over worker rightsAuto News

The U.S. agency in charge of enforcing labor law filed a complaint against Tesla, saying it found merit to workers' complaints about unfair labor practices.

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VW brand chief vows to boost utility sales, U.S. market shareAuto News

A top Volkswagen executive said the company expects to boost its utility vehicle sales sharply by 2020 and will move to add electric vehicle offerings in the wake of its diesel emissions cheating scandal.

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Phones for VW lawyer, emissions tester were lost or wiped clean, court records sayAuto News

Volkswagen top lawyer in the United States and the leader of its emissions-testing lab in California are among the employees whose mobile devices were either lost or erased as the company's diesel cheating scandal emerged, according to court records...

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Fatal Jeep crash renews criticism of recall fix to prevent firesAuto News

A fatal accident this week involving a Jeep Liberty has revived criticism from safety advocates that a federally sanctioned recall plan to keep the vehicle's fuel tank from igniting in rear-end crashes didn't go far enough to protect motorists.

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NADA emergency fund running dryAuto News

Requests for aid from dealership employees hurt by Harvey are coming in faster than donations to the relief fund.

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Samsung cleared to test autonomous vehicles in Calif.Auto News

Samsung Electronics received a permit to test self-driving vehicles in California, marking the entry of the world's largest smart phone maker four months after iPhone maker and arch rival Apple Inc. received a permit.

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Silver Lining for Dealers in Houston (8/31/17)

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Ford recalls 143,000 vehicles in North AmericaAuto News

Ford Motor Co. on Thursday issued four recalls covering about 143,000 vehicles in North America. The largest is for roughly 141,000 2015-17 F-150 Crew Cab pickups and 2017 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab pickups.

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U.S. judge rejects Wyoming suit over VW emissionsAuto News

A federal judge rejected a lawsuit by Wyoming potentially seeking more than $1 billion in additional penalties for environmental damages linked by the state to VW's diesel emissions violations.

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Dealer Tire wins business from Southeast Toyota's 176 storesAuto News

Southeast Toyota Distributors has inked a deal with Dealer Tire to have the Cleveland company deliver replacement tires to 176 Toyota dealerships in five states beginning Dec. 1.

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Dealerships Reopen; OnStar Answers the Call (8/31/17)

Houston dealerships begin to reopen; OnStar answers the call; Magna’s autonomy advance; Honda...
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FCA appoints Keegan to head of communications; Pilarski takes over HRAuto News

Fiat Chrysler appointed Mike Keegan, a 25-year veteran of the company, to lead communications in North America, a new position, effective Thursday.

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Houston dealers assess damageAuto News

Virgil Skinner, past chairman of the Houston dealers association, laid out what he expects his peers to do in the next few days. The message he is sending is that the post-Harvey recovery will be tedious and painful, but vital.

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OnStar helps local emergency groups respond to HarveyAuto News

GM's OnStar has stepped in to help 911 and the American Red Cross in their emergency-response efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

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Stores reopen, but what about lunch?Auto News

Berkshire Hathaway's two Houston stores reopened Wednesday but logistical problems remain, such as finding food for lunch.

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Group 1's Houston-area stores reopenAuto News

Dealerships in the Houston area began to reopen after Hurricane Harvey, led by all but two of Group 1's 28 stores there on Wednesday.

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Ike's lessons helped Ford dealership copeAuto News

Planet Ford Spring, north of Houston, learned its lessons when Hurricane Ike hit in 2008. Here's how the family owned dealership is coping this time.

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In Storm's Wake, Thousands of Ruined Cars (8/30/17)

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Uber's new CEO vows change, sees IPO in 18-36 monthsAuto News

Dara Khosrowshahi, introducing himself to Uber's workforce, vowed to rebuild the company's culture and told employees the ride-services company could go public in 18 to 36 months, according to media reports.

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Autonomous startup Zoox lures former Apple engineersAuto News

A group of automotive engineers has left Apple for self-driving vehicle startup Zoox after the tech giant backed off plans to build its own vehicle, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the situation.

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Ford exploring autonomous systems for commercial trucks Auto News

Ford is considering deploying self-driving vehicle technology in larger commercial vehicles and is working with multiple partners to put autonomous vehicles on the road, a key executive says.

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GM doubling design space as part of $1 billion investmentAuto News

The automaker will break ground in mid-2018 on a 360,000-square-foot studio building at its Michigan technical center, which will surround a historic design dome in suburban Detroit.

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Toyota, distributor pledge $3 million for Harvey effortsAuto News

Toyota Motor North America, newly moved to Texas, and its regional distributor are pledging over $3 million toward Harvey disaster relief.

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Lenders offer assistance after HarveyAuto News

Auto lenders are stepping up to help Gulf Coast customers affected by Hurricane Harvey by offering payment extensions and to redirect billing statements, among other things.

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ZF sells Body Control Systems division to China's LuxshareAuto News

German auto supplier ZF has sold its Body Control Systems division to China's Luxshare as it reshapes its portfolio of technologies for a new era of self-driving and electric cars.

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Mercedes-Maybach concept shows glimpse of future designAuto News

In the latest new video to debut on our viral video chart, Mercedes-Benz shows what an ultraluxe convertible could look like.

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What next? Houston dealers plan damage assessmentAuto News

Virgil Skinner, past chairman of the Houston dealers association, laid out what he expects his peers to do in the next few days.

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Aston Martin plans all-hybrid and EV lineup by 2030Auto News

Aston Martin plans to transition to hybrids and electric vehicles in the coming years, CEO Andy Palmer told The Financial Times.

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Uber subject of U.S. probe for possible bribery law violationsAuto News

The popular ride-hailing service is cooperating with a preliminary Department of Justice investigation into whether company managers violated federal laws against bribery of foreign officials, specifically the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

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Harvey curbs U.S. sales as key regions in No. 2 market reelAuto News

With dealerships flooded and closed, and thousands of consumers homeless, Harvey is expected to dent U.S. light-vehicle sales in August and will likely dampen industry deliveries into next month, analysts say.

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Industry responds to Harvey disasterAuto News

The auto industry has begun responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Here are some examples of who is doing what.

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Sonic's Dyke drives to Houston with aid Auto News

Sonic Automotive has 19 stores in Harvey's path and nearly 2,000 employees affected by the storm. Now the group, led by Houston native Jeff Dyke, is mobilizing.

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After Storm, Dealers' Path to Recovery (8/29/17)

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VW recalls 280,915 vehicles for potential fuel pump failureAuto News

Volkswagen of America is recalling 280,915 CCs and Passats because a fuel pump failure could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Bentley aims to keep Continental GT in spotlightAuto News

Bentley is vesting its third-generation Continental GT with a host of technology and performance upgrades to keep what has been its most critical nameplate from being overshadowed by the Bentayga utility vehicle.

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Volkswagen recalls 280,915 vehicles for potential fuel pump failureAuto News

Volkswagen of America Inc. is recalling 280,915 CCs and Passats because a fuel pump failure could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.The

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Ike's lessons helped Ford dealership cope with HarveyAuto News

Planet Ford Spring, north of Houston, learned its lessons when Hurricane Ike hit in 2008. Here's how the family owned dealership is coping this time.

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Second guilty plea entered in UAW-FCA caseAuto News

Retired UAW Associate Director Virdell King, one of the people accused of plotting to siphon more than $4.5 million from of a union training center fund, pleaded guilty to a felony count Tuesday in federal court.

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Porsche Cayenne gets lighter, faster for 2019Auto News

The third-generation Porsche Cayenne is moving to a new Volkswagen Group platform and becomes lighter and faster for 2019.

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Harvey to dent U.S. August sales as key regions in No. 2 market reelAuto News

With dealerships flooded and closed, and thousands of consumers homeless, Hurricane Harvey is expected to leave a dent in U.S. light-vehicle sales for August, and will likely dampen industry deliveries into next month, analysts say.

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Storm disrupts shipping routesAuto News

Logistics providers and shippers say they don't know when freight transportation will resume until the Harvey's heavy rains end and they can assess damage to operations and equipment, and determine whether road or rail routes are passable.

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Autonomy, 48-volt powertrains amp up electrical system complexityAuto News

As we move into the era of self-driving vehicles -- many of which will have a 48-volt system in the powertrain -- electrical failures can't happen.

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Volvo, Chrysler offer spiffs through CostcoAuto News

Costco has launched incentive programs with Volvo and Chrysler that go beyond its usual discounts offered to the warehouse club's members.

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Volvo names 'retail man' Gustafsson to succeed Kerssemakers in U.S.Auto News

Lex Kerssemakers, who steered Volvo's rebirth in the U.S. over the past 32 months, is moving on to lead the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. He will be replaced by that region's current head, Anders Gustafsson.

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Uber to end post-trip tracking of riders as part of privacy pushAuto News

Uber is pulling a heavily criticized feature from its app that allowed it to track riders for up to five minutes after a trip, its security chief told Reuters, as the ride-services company tries to fix its poor reputation for customer privacy.

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Ford, Domino's to study autonomous pizza delivery vehiclesAuto News

Ford and Domino's Pizza are collaborating on research into self-driving pizza delivery vehicles, and will soon drop off pies with an autonomous Ford Fusion hybrid in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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BMW adds sport model to i3 familyAuto News

The BMW i3 lineup is expanding with a new sport model for 2018.

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Dealer's vacation turns into binge-watching of newsAuto News

Texas dealer Tommy Brasher's vacation in Cancun, Mexico, this week turned into three days of watching nonstop TV coverage of Hurricane Harvey.

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Texas association head sums up the damage Auto News

Texas Auto Dealers Association head Bill Wolters gave thanks for no dealership casualties from Harvey, but noted demolished stores and stranded residents.

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'It's Been a Tough One' in Houston (8/28/17)

‘It’s been a tough one’: Houston dealers cope with historic storm; Helping hand...
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A123 Systems names new CEOAuto News

A123 Systems named Peter Cirino, former president of its European operations, CEO, succeeding Jason Forcier, who left the company after four years at the top.

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'Overall, it's catastrophic. Major damage.'Auto News

Houston-area dealers are assessing damage but could face more as they await the next round of rain from Harvey.

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Cadillac alters Super Cruise rollout, launches ad campaignAuto News

The technology will launch in the coming months as standard on the top-end Cadillac CT6 Platinum, which starts at $85,290.

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The high price to hire Uber's new CEO Auto News

Uber's new CEO likely comes with a price tag in the neighborhood of $200 million. He held unvested stock options in Expedia, where he was CEO, worth $184.4 million as of Friday's close in New York trading.

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Audi replaces 4 board members; CEO staysAuto News

(Reuters) -- Audi announced its biggest management reshuffle in years on Monday as it seeks a fresh start in the aftermath of Volkswagen Group's diesel emissions scandal.

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Uber picks outspoken Expedia CEO to replace KalanickAuto News

Uber will appoint Expedia's Dara Khosrowshahi to run the global ride-hailing leviathan, two people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. He will succeed co-founder Travis Kalanick.

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China bid for FCA could hit a U.S. wallAuto News

If a Chinese buyer emerges for all or part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, it could face heightened scrutiny by U.S. security officials.

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Dealership operator retirements fuel buy-sell dealsAuto News

In recent years, the aging of America's dealers fueled the buy-sell market as owners decided to retire. Now it's aging store operators who are triggering sales.

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Ford will ease into EVsAuto News

Ford is expected to introduce a plug-in hybrid Escape and hybrid versions of its full-size SUVs in 2019.

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GMC could add small crossoverAuto News

GMC chief Duncan Aldred says a crossover smaller and less expensive than the compact Terrain is "a logical place" for the brand to expand.

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Audi Sport in no race for a halo, Winkelmann saysAuto News

Despite requests from customers for a hypercar, Stephan Winkelmann and his revamped Audi Sport division will be busy for the foreseeable future launching a host of new nameplates, particularly crossovers and fully electric cars.

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Relief for midsize sedans? Not much.Auto News

The beleaguered midsize sedan segment is poised to get a boost from redesigns of its three top sellers, but a shakeout could leave just a few healthy competitors.

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Toyota sizes up North American suppliers for EVsAuto News

Toyota's North American purchasing arm began assessing the local supply chain more than a year ago as part of the Japanese carmaker's decision to set up an in-house division dedicated to developing EVs.

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Big dealer groups split on used-car venturesAuto News

The publicly traded dealership groups are sharply split over stand-alone used-vehicle stores. Here's what drives their thinking.

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Suppliers on track for record acquisitionsAuto News

Suppliers are on a record pace for acquisitions, with electronics producers and Europeans offering the most allure.

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A dealership ditches the 'dog-and-pony show'Auto News

The Grappone family decided to rip up the approach that had long been the foundation of its success and try to shed the traditional dealership image that makes some consumers queasy.

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Volvo hopes to change thinking about EVsAuto News

After overcoming doubts that engine size dramatically affected vehicle power, the automaker sees its next challenge as showing consumers that batteries don't drastically change their driving experience.

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Amid Harvey's destruction in Texas, auto industry assesses damageAuto News

Editor's note: Automotive News is monitoring the effects Harvey is having on automotive operations, supply chain, retailers and shipping. We will report developments as details emerge.

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Amid Harvey's destruction, Detroit 3 say parts shipping unaffectedAuto News

Editor's note: Automotive News is monitoring the effects Harvey is having on automaker operations, retailers and shipping. We will report developments as details emerge.

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Amid Harvey's destruction, Detroit 3 report minimal impact on parts shipping Auto News

Editor's note: Automotive News is monitoring the effects Harvey is having on automaker operations, retailers and shipping. We will report developments as details emerge.

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GM workers at Ontario plant authorize strikeAuto News

Workers at General Motors' Ingersoll, Ontario, assembly plant voted to authorize a strike should no labor agreement be reached next month.

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Harvey's first strike leaves 'catastrophic' flooding in Texas Auto News

As Harvey's winds die down, trouble for Texas may have just begun with forecasts for unprecedented flooding in Houston. In addition, auto shippers, manufacturers and retailers face potential disruptions.

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Hurricane Harvey's first strike leaves 'catastrophic' flooding in Texas Auto News

As Harvey's winds die down, trouble for Texas may have just begun with forecasts for unprecedented flooding in Houston. In addition, auto shippers, manufacturers and retailers face potential disruptions.

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Performance line for Toyota brand?Auto News

Toyota#8203; plans a "sports car" line that is expected to be a counterpart to Lexus' F series. But will it appear in the U.S.?

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Potent partnership for Acura, PenskeAuto News

Roger Penske and Acura are teaming up on a car that could boost the brand's performance image and help Penske fulfill a dream.

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Artificial-intelligence systems require labor-intensive 'annotation'Auto News

Taking a human out of the driver's seat requires putting a lot of humans to work behind the scenes.

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Auto industry braces as Texas prepares for 'catastrophic floods' Auto News

The most powerful storm to hit Texas in more than 50 years killed at least one person and is threatening catastrophic flooding. Auto shippers, manufacturers and retailers all face potential disruptions.

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Rain could be measured in feet, forecasters saysAuto News

The most powerful storm to hit Texas in more than 50 years killed at least one person and is threatening catastrophic flooding. Auto shippers, manufacturers and retailers all face potential disruptions.

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Auto industry braces as Hurricane Harvey hits Texas as Category 4.Auto News

Freight transportation in Texas could be disrupted by Hurricane Harvey -- which hit the coast Friday as a Category 4 storm -- potentially delaying shipments of vehicles and auto parts from Mexico.

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When the autonomous car meets city hallAuto News

While the auto industry is plowing ahead on self-driving car randd, cash-strapped state and city governments are just beginning to ponder what role they will play.

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VW's hippie-mobile goes commercialAuto News

Bringing back the 1960s-era Microbus might seem like a fun nostalgia play, but Volkswagen has something more functional and potentially lucrative up its sleeve.

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Delphi thinks it can wean Europe off dieselAuto News

Delphi has combined two new engine technologies to make gas engines more fuel-efficient. But will it be appealing enough attract European automakers away from diesel?

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Auto industry prepares for Hurricane Harvey havoc in gulfAuto News

Freight transportation in Texas could be severely disrupted by Hurricane Harvey -- potentially delaying deliveries of finished vehicles as well as auto parts to and from Mexico.

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Freight operators prepare for Hurricane Harvey havoc in gulfAuto News

Freight transportation in Texas could be severely disrupted by Hurricane Harvey -- potentially delaying deliveries of finished vehicles as well as auto parts to and from Mexico.

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VW Engineer Gets 40 Months in Prison (8/25/17)

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Hurricane Harvey wreaks havoc on auto deliveries, logistics in GulfAuto News

Freight transportation in Texas could be severely disrupted by Hurricane Harvey -- potentially delaying deliveries of finished vehicles as well as auto parts to and from Mexico.

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Hurricane Harvey expected to impact auto logistics in GulfAuto News

Freight transportation in Texas could be severely disrupted by Hurricane Harvey -- potentially delaying deliveries of finished vehicles as well as auto parts to and from Mexico.

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Detroit mayor calls for auto show venue to get new nameAuto News

Cobo Center, the downtown convention hall that's home to the annual Detroit auto show, could soon change its name -- a move that would cut its association with a racist ex-mayor.

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Ford sued over 'inferior design' of lug nutsAuto News

Hundreds of Ford owners are suing the automaker over allegedly defective lug nuts on millions of vehicles.

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August may produce year's first U.S. sales gainAuto News

August could be the first positive month of 2017 for U.S. auto sales, breaking a streak of seven consecutive year-over-year declines.

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Ford Credit will revamp its credit-risk modelAuto News

Ford Credit's credit-risk model will include nontraditional data, machine learning to give the lender a better view of a car buyer's likelihood to make payments.

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Former VW engineer Liang sentenced to 40 months, $200,000 fineAuto News

James Liang, a former VW engineer who cooperated with investigators in the automaker's global diesel emissions scandal, was sentenced to 40 months in a federal prison and a $200,000 fine for his role in the conspiracy.

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GM says small number of Chevy Bolts face battery issueAuto News

GM said it had informed a small number of owners of its Chevrolet Bolt electric cars about a battery problem that could cause a loss of propulsion.

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FCA recall: Hellcat engine spitting oil in 2017 Dodge Challengers, Chargers Auto News

FCA is recalling about 1,200 2017 Dodge Challengers and Dodge Chargers in the U.S. outfitted with 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat engines.

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Tenneco to build $23 million customer center west of DetroitAuto News

Auto supplier Tenneco Inc. plans to build a $23 million sales center in Northville Township, Mich., about 30 miles west of Detroit.

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Auto repairs pad U.S. dealerships' revenue amid new-car sales slumpAuto News

While auto sales have been slumping in the U.S. this year, revenues are rising at dealerships and auto-parts stores. Why the disconnect?

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FCA says it reviews strategic proposals as spinoffs examinedAuto News

FCA did little to quell speculation that the manufacturer is considering ways to streamline its portfolio to focus on mass-market cars, saying it regularly reviews strategic proposals.

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Tesla's 'long-haul' electric truck aims for 200 to 300 miles on a charge Auto News

Tesla next month plans to unveil an electric big-rig truck with a working range of 200 to 300 miles, Reuters has learned.

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Daimler Said to Consider 3-Way Split (8/24/17)

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Barra elected to Walt Disney boardAuto News

Walt Disney added GM CEO Mary Barra to its board, bringing on one of the most prominent female executives in corporate America amid a hunt for a successor to CEO Robert Iger.

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VW, FCA in early-stage talks about light-utility vehicle JV, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have held discussions on joining up to produce some light-utility vehicles, a source close to the matter told Reuters.

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Wells Fargo cedes U.S. auto-lending crown to Ally amid car glutAuto News

Wells Fargo's decision months ago to pull back from making new auto loans cleared the way for Ally Financial to become the auto industry's biggest source of funding.

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Best seat in the house? The Audi A3Auto News

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AutoMobili-D to stage new business-to-business matchmaking at Detroit auto showAuto News

Organizers are set to expand AutoMobili-D in terms of space and offerings at the 2018 Detroit auto show following the mobility exhibition's launch last year.

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FCA envisions Jeep as global SUV giant to fulfill auto dreamsAuto News

While automakers around the world covet Jeep for its fat profits, FCA sees potential for much more, banking on the rugged brand to vie with global giants like Toyota, Volkswagen and Ford.

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Driverless cars of the future confront rules written for driversAuto News

The automotive safety rulebook has swelled to nearly 900 pages, but the regulations remain premised on an assumption that may soon be obsolete: that a human would be at the wheel.

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Ford names former Key Safety exec Luo to steer China unitAuto News

Ford Motor named former Key Safety Systems executive Jason Luo as chairman and CEO of its China operations. Luo will lead the carmaker's operations in greater China and Taiwan.

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Tesla sales chief may collect $700,000 for meeting targetsAuto News

Tesla plans to pay $700,000 to its global sales and service chief, Jon McNeill, if the company meets certain performance goals in the second half of 2017 -- when the new Model 3 is in launch mode.

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Mexico, Canada dismiss Trump threats to scrap NAFTA trade pactAuto News

Mexico and Canada dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat to scrap NAFTA, describing it as a negotiating tactic.

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It's Official: Driver Alerts Save Lives (8/23/17)

Lane-departure, blind-spot alerts saving lives, studies find; FCA quest to boost value; Key Safety...
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IIHS: Lane departure warning, blind spot detection reduce crashesAuto News

Lane departure warning and blind spot detection systems significantly prevent crashes, according to two new IIHS studies.

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Audi to pad nameplates with more numbersAuto News

Beginning with the launch of the redesigned A8 sedan this year, Audi is adding a two-digit subdesignation to 2018 models to delineate respective power output, regardless of the makeup of the powertrain.

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True price of an Uber ride in question as investors assess firm's valueAuto News

What is the true cost of an Uber ride? That simple question is often lost among the many controversies facing the ride-services company.

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U.K. spec Nissan Qashqai races around townAuto News

In the latest new video to debut on our viral video chart, the Nissan Qashqai, sold as the Rogue Sport in the U.S., goes for a quick spin.

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Key Safety CEO resigns as final Takata deal loomsAuto News

Key Safety Systems CEO Jason Luo is resigning as the supplier inches closer to finalizing a $1.59 billion deal to acquire the embattled Japanese airbag supplier Takata Corp.

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Trump's NAFTA threats are a negotiating tactic, Mexico official saysAuto News

President Trump's threat to scrap NAFTA is little more than a negotiating tactic, aimed at his political base, that should neither scare nor surprise Mexico, the country's foreign minister said.

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Jeep pickup to carry Scrambler badge, report saysAuto News

According to information obtained by the Jeep Scrambler Forum, Jeep's Wrangler-based pickup will be called the Scrambler -- recalling the original CJ-8 Scrambler, a long-wheelbase variant of the C-7 built from 1981 to 1986.

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Asbury CEO Monaghan will retire; COO Hult moves upAuto News

Asbury Automotive CEO Craig Monaghan will step down Jan. 1 after nine years leading the company. COO David Hult will replace him.

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South Korea rejects U.S. request to revise trade agreementAuto News

South Korea rejected a United States proposal to revise a five-year-old trade deal as the Trump administration pushed for major changes it says will cut its trade gap with the Asian nation.

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Rock Connections to handle used car sales calls for VroomAuto News

Rock Connections is adding online used car retailer Vroom to its client list as the downtown Detroit call center continues to expand its local workforce.

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China's Great Wall Tones Down Jeep Talk (8/22/17)

China’s Great Wall cites ‘uncertainties’, tones down talk of Jeep bid; Boom in big...
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Lear receives grant for plant at old Buick City complex in FlintAuto News

Lear has received a grant from the state of Michigan's development arm to build a $30 million plant at the old Buick City complex in Flint, Mich.

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Chevy's Ford Edge, Nissan Murano rival takes shapeAuto News

Chevrolet's newest crossover, which will slot between the Equinox and the Traverse, has been spotted testing alongside a Nissan Murano, suggesting it will be more crossover than SUV.

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Lexus' 3-row RX on deckAuto News

The Lexus RX "L," captured by spy photographers in Southern California, features a longer rear overhang and a more upright roof to better accommodate riders in the far back, but otherwise, it isn't much different than the two-row version.

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Audi expected to replace 4 board members by Sept.Auto News

Audi's management will be reshuffled by the start of the Frankfurt auto show in mid-September, people familiar with the matter told Reuters, with four of the board's seven members to be replaced.

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Michigan lawmakers must turn over correspondence to Tesla, judge rulesAuto News

Tesla wins round against Michigan lawmakers

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Chevy's new crossover takes shapeAuto News

Chevrolet's newest crossover, which will slot between the Equinox and Traverse, has been spotted testing alongside a Nissan Murano, suggesting it will be more crossover than SUV.

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Ford Explores Chinese EV Venture (8/22/17)

Ford explores Chinese EV venture, offers scrapping incentives in U.K.; Early exit for JCI chief...
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Ford to set up JV in China to make all-electric vehiclesAuto News

Ford is preparing to set up a joint venture with Chinese automaker Anhui Zotye Automobile to manufacture all-electric vehicles for that market.

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Great Wall cites 'big uncertainties' in making deal with Fiat ChryslerAuto News

Great Wall Motor cooled prospects for a deal with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, saying there are "big uncertainties" and it may not pursue a takeover of FCA's Jeep division.

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Great Wall cites 'big uncertainties' in making deal with Fiat Auto News

Great Wall Motor cooled prospects for a deal with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, saying there are "big uncertainties" and it may not pursue a takeover of FCA's Jeep division.

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Hyundai confirms pickup coming to U.S.Auto News

Hyundai plans to launch a pickup in the United States as part of a broader plan to catch up by shifting away from sedans in one of the Korean automaker's most important markets, a senior company executive told Reuters.

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California's auto crackdown reinforced by emissions uptickAuto News

California's advocates for tougher fuel economy standards and zero-emission vehicle mandates received fodder for standing firm with their rules.

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Adient to purchase seating supplier Futuris Group for $360 millionAuto News

Adient has agreed to buy Futuris Group for $360 million. Adient expects its purchase of the automotive seating and interiors supplier to add $500 million in revenue per year.

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Nissan of New Rochelle fraud charges lead to costly lessonAuto News

After Nissan of New Rochelle was caught defrauding almost 300 customers over a bogus theft-deterrent product, the new owner took action.

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Millennials moving to the 'burbs, buying big SUVsAuto News

Millennials are finally starting their own baby boom and heading for the suburbs in big SUVs, much like their parents did.

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Pros, Cons of Selling off Jeep (8/21/17)

Pros, cons of selling off Jeep; China’s Great Wall big on SUVs, pickups; Used-car depreciation...
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Used-vehicle prices falling amid glut Auto News

Car sales in the U.S. have been rising for seven consecutive years now, and it's denting the value of whatever is currently parked in your garage or driveway.

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China's Great Wall sets sights on JeepAuto News

China's Great Wall Motor told Automotive News it is interested in buying the Jeep brand and has reached out to FCA to see whether a deal can be negotiated.

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Roadster lands Longo Toyota as client for online storefrontAuto News

Longo Toyota has signed on to use Roadster's digital storefront. Consumers can complete transactions online and have vehicles delivered to them.

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Ferrari bosses split on revived DinoAuto News

Ferrari apparently will build a crossover, but may not proceed with another project that has generated speculation #8212; a modern version of the 1960s Dino small sports car.

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At GM, Maven car-sharing unit's ambitions come into focusAuto News

A dealership car-sharing program represents one more step toward what Maven CEO Julia Steyn has called a "holistic mobility platform." The idea is a one-stop shop for emerging mobility services.

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UAW-FCA case grows as a 4th is chargedAuto News

Four people have now been charged in connection with a $4.5 million embezzlement case involving the UAW and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The ongoing federal investigation appears likely to ensnare more high-ranking officials.

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What does Nissan's exit from battery business mean?Auto News

Nissan's exit from battery-making stirs the pot on its new-gen Leaf, as well as on North American EV battery capacity.

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Jaguar's Project 8 helps build skills in Special Vehicle Operations teamAuto News

There are the obvious reasons why Jaguar would want to build the fire-breathing Project 8 sport sedan, such as magazine covers and branding power. But there's a less-obvious motivation, too.

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Build a tire factory, they will comeAuto News

A Chinese player builds its first U.S. tire factory, and Volkswagen signs up for business.

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Embracing the committed online shopperAuto News

Raymond Auto Group in northern Illinois has embraced the "shop, click and buy" approach. It took some work.

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Hyundai Motor Group faces government calls to address 'big governance risk'Auto News

South Korea's new antitrust chief has held talks with the autos-to-steel conglomerate Hyundai Motor Group about overhauling its complex ownership structure, which critics say gives too much power to its controlling family at the expense of...

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Automakers, dealers shine spotlight on eclipseAuto News

Monday's total -- a rare celestial event cutting a huge swath across the United States -- is prompting automakers, dealers and others to celebrate with viewing parties, product stunts and employee appreciation events.

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VW's retro bus to take dealers on a commercial tripAuto News

VW will use the I.D. Buzz to help put its U.S. dealers in the commercial vehicle business -- a segment where the company has global aspirations.

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Negotiators wrap up first round of NAFTA talksAuto News

Trade negotiators from the United States, Canada and Mexico on Sunday wrapped up the first round of talks to revamp the NAFTA trade pact, amid signs that an ambitious schedule to conclude negotiations by early 2018 could slip in the coming months.

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Infiniti Prototype 9 invokes history, fantasyAuto News

With the Prototype 9, Infiniti imagines a 1940s racing heritage for a brand that did not debut until 1989.

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The quest for automotive super glueAuto News

Researchers at Michigan State University and the American Chemistry Council's automotive group say they have developed a breakthrough in bonding mixed materials.

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VW to revive '60s Microbus with new, all-electric vanAuto News

At the Concours d'Elegance car show in Pebble Beach, Volkswagen confirmed plans for an electric-powered modern version of its iconic Bus from the 1960s.

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VW's modern Bus will be the BuzzAuto News

At the Concours d'Elegance car show in Pebble Beach, Volkswagen confirmed plans for an electric-powered modern version of its iconic Bus from the 1960s.

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Can U.S. follow through on tough NAFTA talk?Auto News

To deliver on its promises, the administration will need the cooperation of the U.S. business community and key members of Congress. Both groups sought to distance themselves from the president last week.

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China eclipses U.S. in Honda's world viewAuto News

Honda's rapidly expanding footprint in China spotlights how the world's biggest auto market is pulling focus and resources away from the United States. The Japanese automaker is setting priorities in everything from production to product development.

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Mercedes-Maybach goes green with Vision 6 CabrioletAuto News

Mercedes-Benz is giving its ultraluxe Mercedes-Maybach lineup some green cred with the Vision 6 Cabriolet powered by an electric motor with output of 750 hp and a range of more than 200 miles.

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Michigan's Fox Motors acquires Ann Arbor AutomotiveAuto News

Michigan's Fox Motors Group acquired Ann Arbor Automotive Inc. of Ann Arbor, Mich., and its Acura, Hyundai and Nissan dealerships.

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GM cybersecurity chief to head global vehicle safetyAuto News

Jeffrey Boyer, GM's global safety chief who helped shape the company's safety operations following its ignition-switch crisis, is retiring and will be replaced by Jeffrey Massimilla, the company's chief cybersecurity officer.

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U.S. prosecutors recommend 3 years in prison for VW engineer LiangAuto News

Federal prosecutors recommended a three-year prison sentence for Volkswagen engineer James Liang for his role in widespread diesel emissions violations that have cost the German automaker as much as $25 billion.

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Aston Martin readies a sport wagon Auto News

Aston Martin, seeking to put a bespoke exclamation point on its aging Vanquish supercar lineup, will build a run of limited-edition Zagato-bodied cars that includes a speedster and shooting brake version.

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U.S. charges retired UAW official in ongoing corruption probeAuto News

Virdell King, a retired UAW official, was charged in a federal information with using a credit card from a training center for Chrysler employees to buy more than $40,000 worth of personal items.

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U.S. Seeks to Extradite Audi Exec (8/18/17)

U.S. seeks to extradite Audi exec; Carbon-fiber wheeled Porsche; Ferrari tops FCA; When quality...
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Audi manager held in Germany being sought by U.S. for extradition, report saysAuto News

American authorities asked Germany to keep an Audi executive in custody to prepare for his extradition while offering him a guilty-plea deal, Bloomberg reported

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Ford considering removable steering wheel, pedals for autonomous carsAuto News

DETROIT -- A patent application from Ford Motor Co. reveals plans for a removable steering wheel and pedals, allowing drivers to either manually steer or clear the dash during autonomous modes.

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Delphi invests in Israeli lidar-maker InnovizAuto News

Delphi is partnering with and taking a minority stake in Israeli lidar-maker Innoviz Technologies as it seeks to further develop Level 3 autonomous driving technology.

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Porsche forges carbon fiber in the wheelAuto News

Porsche has developed an all-carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic wheel and says it will be the first global automaker to offer the wheel when it debuts in early 2018 as an option on the 911 Turbo S Exclusive series.

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UAW probe uncovers more names, giftsAuto News

UAW Vice President Norwood Jewell's name has surfaced in the ongoing U.S. investigation into possible corruption between executives at FCA and the UAW.

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Toyota's safe-driving app plays parents' uncool music when teenagers speedAuto News

How can terrified parents of newly qualified teen drivers persuade them to drive safely? Toyota has come up with what could be an ingenious method -- embarrassing them.

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Top fund investors pumped brakes on fast-rising Tesla stockAuto News

Top Tesla investors Fidelity Investments and T. Rowe Price cut their holdings in the second quarter and indicated they were taking profits from the electric car maker stock.

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Ford CEO doesn't see robot army on roads anytime soonAuto News

Ford's newly minted CEO doesn't foresee a robot takeover when it comes to the advent of autonomous vehicles.

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Detroit 3 to tout performance and vintage cars at Woodward Dream CruiseAuto News

Ford, Chevy and Dodge will turn to the Woodward Dream Cruise, a classic-car celebration in suburban Detroit, on Saturday to generate some marketing buzz on their offerings.

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BMW and Daimler may consider merging car-sharing unitsAuto News

German carmakers Daimler and BMW may be in talks to combine their car-sharing services Car2Go and DriveNow, the CEO of car rental company and DriveNow partner Sixt hinted.

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A Peek at the Posh Products of Pebble (8/17/17)

From BMW Z4 to a $20M Aston: A peek at the posh products of Pebble; GM thwarts settlement;...
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Tesla responds to D.C. businessman's complaintsAuto News

Tesla has responded to comments made in a Tuesday guest blog on the Automotive News website by Washington, D.C., businessman Alain Cohen.

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Ford settles racial, sexual harassment probe for $10.1 millionAuto News

Ford agreed to pay $10 million to settle sexual and racial harassment allegations by workers at two Chicago plants, resolving an investigation by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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GM thwarts plaintiffs' $1 billion accord with Old GM trust fundAuto News

GM thwarted a $15 million settlement between the company's bankruptcy trust and plaintiffs that would have forced the automaker to contribute $1 billion in stock, prompting claims of a secret plot.

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Ford agrees to settle racial, sexual harassment investigation for $10.1 millionAuto News

Ford agreed to pay $10 million to settle sexual and racial harassment allegations by workers at two Chicago plants, resolving an investigation by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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BMW remaps the roadster with Concept Z4Auto News

BMW is returning to the roadster market and previews the styling with the Concept Z4 -- the automaker's vision of a modern, small and sporty car. The next Z4, due in 2019, features a new lightweight platform and is expected to grow in size.

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Canada pushes back as NAFTA talks heat upAuto News

The Canadians may be characteristically polite as they carry out negotiations to amend NAFTA, but apparently they won't be pushovers.

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GM creditor trust drops settlement with plaintiffs; GM avoids $1 billion stock transferAuto News

A trust that holds many GM liabilities from before its 2009 bankruptcy has canceled a settlement that sought to force the automaker to pay $1 billion in shares to resolve millions of claims.

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Ford agrees to settle $10.1 million in racial, sexual harassment investigationAuto News

Ford agreed to pay $10.1 million to settle sexual and racial harassment allegations by workers at two Chicago plants, resolving an investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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Manheim bolsters its vehicle-valuation toolAuto News

The Manheim Market Report has been bolstered to deliver more detailed valuations of used vehicles and thus streamline the remarketing process.

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Hyundai plans long-range premium EV in strategic shiftAuto News

Hyundai is placing electric vehicles at the center of its product strategy -- one that includes plans for a premium long-distance electric car.

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Hyundai plans long-range premium electric car in strategic shiftAuto News

Hyundai said it was placing electric vehicles at the center of its product strategy -- one that includes plans for a premium long-distance electric car.

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Roy Lunn, father of the Ford GT40, modern SUV, dies at 92Auto News

A mechanical and aeronautical engineer who led development of the first Jeep Cherokee and Ford's original GT40, Roy Lunn helped pioneer unitized bodies for SUVs to help meet fuel-economy requirements.

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Roy Lunn, father of the modern SUV, dies at 92Auto News

Roy Lunn, a mechanical and aeronautical engineer who led development of the first Jeep Cherokee and Ford's original GT40, helped pioneer unitized vehicle construction to help meet fuel-economy requirements.

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Trump CEO Panels Disband Under Pressure (8/16/17)

Trump advisory panels, including Barra’s, disband under pressure; U.S.: No ‘mere...
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U.S. too slow to require rear seat belt warnings, lawsuit saysAuto News

A new lawsuit accuses the federal government of being too slow to implement rules requiring that rear seat vehicle passengers be warned when they fail to buckle their seat belts.

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Barra's role on Trump forum ends as group disbandsAuto News

A group of business leaders and President Trump announced the disbandment of the president's Strategic and Policy Forum, which originally included GM CEO Mary Barra and more than a dozen other CEOs from several industries.

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Barra's role on Trump forum ends with group disbandingAuto News

A group of business leaders announced the disbandment of the Strategic and Policy Forum, which originally included GM CEO Mary Barra and more than a dozen other#8203;#32;CEOs from several industries.

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The former head of labor relations for Fiat Chrysler was suspended within a day of being indicted by a federal grand jury July 26. It remains unclear whether the suspension is with or without pay.

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N.Y. Nissan dealership to pay $298,000 for consumer deceptionAuto News

N.Y. dealership Nissan of New Rochelle has agreed to pay more than $298,000 in restitution and state penalties for deceptively charging hundreds of customers for an unwanted and phony anti-theft product.

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U.S. takes hard line as NAFTA talks kick offAuto News

The U.S. government isn't interested in incremental changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement and instead will pursue a major overhaul of the treaty that includes tighter rules of origin, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said.

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M-B Financial, Mini Financial, TD Auto Finance score highest in dealer satisfactionAuto News

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, Mini Financial Services and TD Auto Finance topped their segments in lender services satisfaction among auto dealers participating in J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Dealer Financing Satisfaction Study.

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Hyundai highlights sedan for India marketAuto News

In the latest new video to join our viral video charts, Hyundai shows off the Verna sedan for the Indian market. The subcompact sedan is sold as the Accent in the United States.

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U.S. judge in Takata bankruptcy halts lawsuits vs. automakers for 90 daysAuto News

A federal judge overseeing the bankruptcy of Takata's business in the United States halted lawsuits for 90 days against automakers brought by victims of its faulty airbag inflators.

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Ford ups capability, convenience on F-150Auto News

The freshened F-150 pickup enters a market in which the competition is expected to significantly increase, with redesigned pickups from top rivals.

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Geely earnings double on cars co-developed with VolvoAuto News

Geely Automobile Holdings said that first-half profit more than doubled, scoring its fastest earnings growth in eight years as cars designed with its Swedish unit Volvo won over domestic consumers.

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Geely says it has no plan to buy FCAAuto News

Geely said it has no plan to buy Fiat Chrysler, denying an Automotive News report that the company was one of the Chinese suitors for the Italian automaker.

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NAFTA negotiators aim for 'ambitious' start to talks Auto News

Negotiators from Canada, Mexico and the United States are aiming for an "ambitious" first round of trade talks, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday, as the countries try to fast-track a deal to modernize the 23-year-old pact by early next year.

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Dodge deletes 'Roadkill' posts after social-media backlashAuto News

After taking flak on social media, Dodge took down posts promoting drag races that took place the same day the driver of one of its vehicles killed a protester in Charlottesville, Va.

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Dodge keeps 'tone deaf' roadkill posts up after protester deathAuto News

Dodge is taking flak on social media for keeping up posts promoting drag races that took place the same day the driver of one of its vehicles killed a protester in Charlottesville, Va.

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Stay or Go? Barra's Trump Dilemma (8/15/17)

Stay or go? Barra’s Trump predicament; Keeping a ‘delicate balance’ in...
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Are we coping with falling used-car prices? Depends whom you askAuto News

Declining used-vehicle prices bludgeoned second-quarter profits at Hertz and Avis Budget. Here's what they're doing about it.

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Three-wheeler producer Elio Motors seeks to raise $100MAuto News

Three-wheel vehicle producer Elio Motors is seeking to raise $100 million -- and fast -- as the company seeks to shore up its deteriorating finances.

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Should Barra join CEOs quitting Trump panels?Auto News

As President Trump seemingly stumbles from one crisis to another, GM and CEO Mary Barra find themselves mired in a major public-relations dilemma.

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Why this Tesla fan thinks the company is losing its wayAuto News

Call me an early adopter. I bought the 892nd Tesla roadster to come off the line in 2010. There were problems. Then I bought a second, and a third.

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Why the natural-gas car revolution sputtered out Auto News

The idea was nothing short of revolutionary: Convert the nation's millions of trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles to run on natural gas instead of gasoline and diesel.

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Profit-rich trucks may catch break in Trump auto reviewAuto News

A move under consideration by the Trump administration could ease tough fuel-efficiency standards set to take effect in 2021 on light trucks, the bulwark of U.S. auto industry sales and profits.

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Center for Auto Safety names Ditlow's successorAuto News

The Center for Auto Safety has appointed an official with a track record in federal government consumer protection agencies as its new executive director, the advocacy group said Tuesday

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Cox sheds staff through layoffs, retirementsAuto News

Cox Automotive, which has made a flurry of acquisitions in recent years, is reducing its workforce by roughly 3 percent, according to an internal memo obtained by Automotive News.

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Carvana posts $39 million Q2 loss as business expands Auto News

Carvana Co. reported a $38.9 million net loss in the second quarter, more than double the loss recorded in the same period a year ago, as revenue escalated 142 percent for the online used-vehicle retailer.

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FCA’s Light Trucks, Dealership Network Make Company Desirable (8/14/17)

FCA’s light trucks, dealership network make company desirable; Why Honda’s Accord got the gee-whiz...
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Canada lays out its NAFTA prioritiesAuto News

Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said Canada would pursue the addition of new chapters on gender rights and indigenous peoples and more open government procurement rules.

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What's the point of legalese read at hyperspeed?Auto News

Even if listeners can't catch a word of it, the fast-talk disclosures at the end of radio ads serve an important purpose.

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Texas, Fla. outpace N.Y., Calif. in adding new storesAuto News

For the first time in roughly 10 years, New York state does not appear on Urban Science's annual ranking of states with the most new dealerships. Texas added the most stores in 2016, and Florida came in second.

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FCA has Chinese suitors, sources sayAuto News

Chinese automakers are facing government pressure to buy foreign companies -- and FCA makes an attractive target.

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Who wants what in NAFTA renegotiationsAuto News

Key players, negotiating strategies, wish lists and more for the U.S., Canada, Mexico, automakers, suppliers and organized labor

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Could Smart get any smaller?Auto News

Daimler's microcar brand will lose more than two-thirds of its U.S. dealerships after its lineup goes all-electric this year.

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How a dealership turned employee satisfaction aroundAuto News

After an employee survey revealed widespread discontent, Ricart Ford used Ford Motor Co.'s Consumer Experience Movement program to cut turnover and improve sales.

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Why Toyota is doubling down on N. AmericaAuto News

Toyota is forging ahead in all three NAFTA countries at a time when other automakers are sounding more cautious.

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Auto brands overlook niches in ethnic marketingAuto News

Auto brands are overlooking certain segments within minority groups and falling into the trap of putting ethnic consumers into boxes defined by old stereotypes.

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Bob Mallon's $13 million legacy with NADA foundationAuto News

Bob Mallon, who died Aug. 3, left a major legacy with the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation, which he founded.

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Investors in dealerships stop short of a full buyoutAuto News

Partial ownership makes the deal easier to digest and smooths relationships with the factory.

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To sell FandI to Generation Y, be casual and creativeAuto News

A casual, targeted approach is an important tool for all finance managers when selling to millennials, experts say. That's especially true given their growing impact on the auto market.

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Why does Acura bother with the RLX?Auto News

With a refreshed model for 2018, Honda is looking to pump some life back into its premier luxury car.

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NAFTA's touchy issue: rules of originAuto News

Automakers and free-trade proponents warn that even minor adjustments to the rules of origin could upset the carefully constructed balance of economic interests among the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

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Toyota to showcase autonomous mettle at 2020 GamesAuto News

As a top global sponsor of the Olympics and the country's flagship automaker, Toyota sees the Tokyo games as a turning point for its image.

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Honda's Accord gets the luxury touches, while Acura waitsAuto News

Within American Honda's walls, the bread-and-butter Accord family car commands deep respect, while Acura remains stuck in a second-fiddle role.

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Hyundai's new design studio aims to speed up the processAuto News

Hyundai and Genesis are aiming to halve product design cycles, slashing the time it would take them to roll out full model changes. It's a bid to respond quickly to changing trends and keep products fresh amid toughening competition.

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Mazda's powertrain moonshotAuto News

The new engine delivers torque and fuel efficiency on par with a diesel engine but without nasty nitrogen oxide or sooty emissions.

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Toyota's migration to Texas, done the Toyota WayAuto News

Toyota executives say they've consolidated operations from around the country, just in time to confront the disruptive challenges facing the industry.

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Bond investors give Tesla a $1.8 billion endorsementAuto News

Tesla raised $1.8 billion in its debut bond sale, boosting the amount by $300 million to meet demand.

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Tesla expands bond sale to $1.8 billion to fund Model 3 launch, report saysAuto News

Tesla is increasing its debut bond deal to $1.8 billion as it seeks to finance production of the Model 3, Bloomberg reported.

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Chased by Challenger, Chevy to Evaluate Camaro Build Options (8/11/17)

Chased by Challenger, Chevy to evaluate Camaro build options; Ford: No training center probe needed;...
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GM accuses bankruptcy trust of secret $1 billion stock plotAuto News

General Motors accused the trust set up to handle its bankruptcy claims of secretly plotting with plaintiffs' attorneys to make it pay $1 billion in stock as part of a $15 million class-action settlement.

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Magna Q2 profits hit record on 3% revenue gainAuto News

Magna International's second-quarter net income edged up 0.5 percent to a record $561 million. Revenue during the quarter rose 3 percent to $9.68 billion, driven in part by higher sales in Asia.

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For some suppliers, a cautious eye on the EV's prospectsAuto News

Some of the world's top auto-parts suppliers aren't buying all the enthusiasm about the electric vehicles hyped by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and larger automakers trying to keep up.

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Ford won't review training center finances amid UAW-FCA charges; GM mumAuto News

Ford will not review the finances of a joint employee training center with the UAW after indictments related to an alleged plot to funnel millions of dollars from the UAW-Chrysler National Training Center to officials at the automaker and union.

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VW diesel investigation adds another suspect in Germany Auto News

German prosecutors investigating the VW diesel-rigging scandal have again expanded the criminal fraud probe by adding another suspect, bring the total number of people under investigation to 38.

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Uber investor sues to force former CEO Kalanick off boardAuto News

The lawsuit accuses Travis Kalanick of concealing a range of misdeeds from Uber's board and plotting to retain power at the company even after he was forced to resign as chief executive in June following a series of scandals.

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Nissan's next Altima slips outAuto News

The 2018 Nissan Altima, based on new spy images, will feature less rounded surfaces than the current sedan, and a more pronounced back side. Body sculpting appears to have traces of the Vmotion 2.

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U.S. opens comment period for review of mpg rules Auto News

The federal government began seeking public comments for a review of tougher U.S. vehicle fuel-efficiency standards put in place by the Obama administration.

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Toyota, Denso, Intel, others form big data consortiumAuto News

Toyota, supplier Denso, chipmaker Intel and other technology and auto companies will establish a consortium to create an ecosystem for big data used in connected vehicles.

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Chevy reassesses trim, build options on CamaroAuto News

GM is reassessing some trim and build options for the Chevrolet Camaro in an attempt to better compete against the Ford Mustang and Dodge Challenger, according to product chief Mark Reuss.

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Why Basic Driving Skills Are Eroding (8/10/17)

Why basic driving skills are eroding; Acura RLX makeover; Ferrari mulls Dino revival; Germany...
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Alan Peckolick, GM logo designer, dies at 76Auto News

Alan Peckolick, the artist behind a version of the General Motors logo, died Aug. 3 in Danbury, Conn. He was 76.

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Alan Peckolick, GM logo designer, diesAuto News

Alan Peckolick, the artist behind the General Motors logo, died Aug. 3 in Danbury, Conn.,

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IAA, ADESA power KAR's Q2 results Auto News

KAR Auction Services' second-quarter net profile fell 7.4 percent on a debt-restructuring charge, even as revenue grew.

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Germany to inspect Ford Mondeo cars for possible emissions device, report saysAuto News

Germany has ordered its road transport watchdog to look at whether Ford's mid-sized Mondeo model contains an illegal emissions cheating device, a German magazine reported.

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Consumers may buy fewer cars in areas served by Uber, Lyft, study saysAuto News

In areas served by Uber, Lyft and other ride services, consumers may buy fewer cars and take fewer trips, according to a new study.

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Acura freshens flagship RLX sedanAuto News

Acura is giving the RLX a makeover for 2018 to revive interest in its oft-forgotten large sedan.

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As cars drive themselves, human driving skills may sufferAuto News

If your car can hit the brakes in an emergency and check your blind spots, will that make you a worse driver? Increasingly, automakers are worrying it may.

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Toyota delays start of output at new Mexico plant Auto News

The delay, from 2019 to early 2020, is necessary to adjust the company's supply chain in Mexico to produce the truck-based Tacoma pickup model instead of the Corolla compact car, Toyota said.

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KAR Auction Services Q2 net falls on higher revenueAuto News

KAR Auction Services' second-quarter net profile fell 7.4 percent on a debt-restructuring charge, even as revenue grew.

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Japan's Takata files another attempt to stay U.S. airbag lawsuitsAuto News

Takata filed for U.S. bankruptcy protection in an effort to pause lawsuits against the company over faulty airbag inflators -- more than a month after its U.S. unit filed for bankruptcy.

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U.S. senators seek answers in Wells Fargo auto scandalAuto News

A group of U.S. senators turned up the heat on Wells Fargo over its latest scandal, in which car-loan borrowers were charged each month without their knowledge for collision insurance.

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Tesla developing self-driving tech for semi-truck, wants to test in NevadaAuto News

Tesla is developing a long-haul, electric semi-truck that can drive itself and move in "platoons" that automatically follow a lead vehicle, Reuters reported.

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BMW, Nissan pile on incentives to spur San Diego EV salesAuto News

BMW and Nissan are offering big discounts in the San Diego area that can knock $20,000 off the cost of a new electric car when combined with state and federal incentives.

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Bill Ford is Placing ‘Bets’ on the Future (8/9/17)

Bill Ford is placing ‘bets’ on the future; Oklahoma EV-fee pushback; Lexus ES, Subaru Forester...
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Mobileye, Intel plan to build 100 Level 4 autonomous test carsAuto News

Mobileye and its new corporate parent, Intel said they plan to build a fleet of 100 self-driving vehicles for road tests in the U.S., Israel and Europe.

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Tesla's 'alien mothership' kept out of reach for bond investorsAuto News

Elon Musk calls Tesla's mammoth battery factory in Nevada an 'alien mothership.' For the carmaker's newest lenders, the plant might as well be in outer space.

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Tesla's 'alien mothership' kept out of reach for debut lendersAuto News

Elon Musk calls Tesla's mammoth battery factory in Nevada an 'alien mothership.' For the carmaker's newest lenders, the plant might as well be in outer space.

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Truck gains offset car concerns, supplier execs sayAuto News

The shift to more-lucrative light trucks, plus strong sales in other global markets offset worries about the drop in U.S. car volume, major suppliers told Wall Street analysts in New York.

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Audi goes for a loopAuto News

In the latest new video to join our viral video charts, Audi goes for a spin in Southern California.

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Court hits pause on DMS access caseAuto News

A preliminary injunction favoring Authenticom in its antitrust case against CDK and Reynolds and Reynolds has been put on hold after appeals from the DMS giants.

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Hertz CEO touts turnaround plan after Q2 lossAuto News

Hertz says it is making advances slimming its bloated fleet of fast-depreciating cars, tempering concerns about the rental-car company's financial footing as tech giants challenge its business model.

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Oklahoma's $100 electric car fee challenged by Sierra ClubAuto News

Oklahoma's bid to help close a budget shortfall with a new $100 fee on electric vehicles drew a court challenge from the Sierra Club.

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Takata seeks to suspend airbag victims' lawsuits against carmakersAuto News

Takata will ask a U.S. judge on Wednesday to suspend lawsuits against automakers that have been brought by people injured by its faulty airbags, something that opponents say is an abuse of the law.

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Nissan agrees to $98 million settlement on Takata economic loss claimsAuto News

Nissan agreed to a $97.7 million settlement to resolve class-action consumer economic loss claims in the U.S. tied to the recall of 4.4 million vehicles with Takata airbag inflators.

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Intel finalizes $15 billion Mobileye acquisition Auto News

Intel has completed its $15 billion acquisition of autonomous driving tech company Mobileye. The finalized acquisition cements Intel's efforts to break into the autonomous vehicle market.

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Adient to close Recaro plant in suburban DetroitAuto News

Adient is closing a seat assembly plant in suburban Detroit in a move that will affect 129 employees.

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Ex-FCA Analyst Pleads Guilty in Conspiracy Probe (8/8/17)

Ex-FCA analyst pleads guilty in conspiracy probe; Toyota-Mazda plant: Advantage Mississippi?;...
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Martinrea's adjusted Q2 profits rise 26% on efficiency gainsAuto News

Canadian metal parts supplier Martinrea International Inc. posted a boost in net income and profit margins

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Lithia's acquisition in Calif. adds $1 billion in revenueAuto News

Lithia Motors said it ought Downtown Los Angeles Auto Group, also known as Shammas Automotive Group, adding $1 billion in annual revenue.

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Musk revs up Tesla bond buyers, raises $600 million in a few hoursAuto News

Tesla's Elon Musk is selling his dream. Bond investors seem to be closing their eyes and buying it. Musk on Monday came away with orders for $600 million after just a few hours.

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Uber considering sale of U.S. car-leasing business, report saysAuto News

Ride-hailing company Uber is evaluating options for its capital-intensive U.S. car-leasing business, including a sale of the unit, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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How did the Chevy Camaro get its name?Auto News

With Ford's Mustang selling through the roof since going on sale in 1964, GM needed something new to compete with its rival's pony car. It was the Camaro.

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U.S. asks judge to dismiss Toyota acceleration case as monitoring endsAuto News

The Justice Department asked a federal judge to dismiss a criminal charge against Toyota after the Japanese automaker completed three years of monitoring as part of a $1.2 billion legal settlement.

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Former FCA analyst Durden pleads guilty to conspiracyAuto News

One of two Fiat Chrysler officials so far charged in a conspiracy to embezzle millions from a joint FCA-UAW training fund pleaded guilty this morning in federal court.

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Subaru's new Forester compact crossover spiedAuto News

Fresh spy photos offer a better idea of what Subaru's popular compact crossover will look like on the brand's global platform.

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At Nurburgring, Subaru avenges flameout with recordAuto News

Subaru avenges its flameout at this year's 24-hour Nurburgring endurance race by conquering the notoriously demanding track with a record lap time.

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Slight increase in average fuel economy for vehicles sold in JulyAuto News

The average fuel economy of new light vehicles sold in the U.S. in July rose to 25.4 mpg, up 0.3 mpg from June.

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Faraday to lease former tire plant in CaliforniaAuto News

Struggling EV startup Faraday Future will use an existing California factory for its first production vehicle, due in 2018, pivoting from an earlier plan to build a plant in Nevada.

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As Toyota and Mazda scour the U.S.; Mississippi opens armsAuto News

As Toyota and Mazda begin to scour the U.S. for where to put the first auto assembly plant announced under President Donald Trump, one state looks like a frontrunner: Mississippi.

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Bolt, Model 3 Ready to (Silently) Rumble (8/7/17)

Bolt, Model 3 ready to (silently) rumble; Chrysler partners with kiddie ride-hailing service; A...
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For Toyota, it's all about newcomer statusAuto News

Some governors probably shouldn't bother making a quick call to Toyota City or Plano, Texas, home to Toyota's new North American headquarters, to land America's newest auto factory.

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Tesla seeks $1.5 billion to fund Model 3 productionAuto News

Tesla intends to raise about $1.5 billion in a bond offering as the U.S. automaker seeks to fund the production of the Model 3.

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BMW's 'future-proof' EV strategyAuto News

BMW is planning combustion, hybrid and electric versions of its core nameplates. The strategy will allow the automaker to flex production depending on what is selling better.

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Genesis plans clean break from HyundaiAuto News

Hyundai's fledgling Genesis brand wants out of the nest -- now. This month, the brand plans to announce a new retail strategy for the U.S. that will accelerate its separation from the Hyundai marque.

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Auto industry's road to the future paved with doubtAuto News

The industry has been suiting up for a new world of electric and autonomous vehicles for the past few years. But as auto sales soften, some executives are having a moment of angst.

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It's time for dealerships to rethink hiringAuto News

As the retail experience evolves and incorporates more technology, how dealerships hire, train and retain talent in all departments will have to change, too. Here's how.

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Penske bullish on used-car venturesAuto News

When Penske Automotive agreed to buy CarSense in the U.S. and CarShop in the U.K. several months ago, Chairman Roger Penske said he was "cautiously optimistic" about the used-car ventures. He has since dropped the "cautiously."

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Pressure on NAFTA talks to hit deadlinesAuto News

Trade negotiations usually take years of detailed work to hash out agreements. In the case of the North American Free Trade Agreement, the three governments will race to finalize a deal before other events complicate matters.

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Sunny outlook persists as sales slide deepensAuto News

July marked the steepest year-over-year decline for U.S. new-vehicle sales since 2010 and the industry's seventh down month in a row, yet there's no sign of panic at most automakers.

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Genesis plans 3rd utility to balance lineupAuto News

Genesis ponders a third utility entry, possibly a compact crossover, to fill 'white spots' in its lineup and balance its sedan heavy offerings.

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AMG to launch new 53 lineAuto News

A new AMG designation will launch with the redesigned CLS. AMG 53s will be paired with a high-performance version of M-B's new inline six.

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AutoNation to stick with 1-price despite drag on used marginsAuto News

AutoNation is sticking by its commitment to a one-price model on used-vehicle sales, even though the switch dragged down the retailer's used-vehicle margins in the second quarter.

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Teamwork pays off for Florida dealershipAuto News

By putting service technicians in teams, Bozard Ford-Lincoln in Florida has boosted productivity, revenue, customer loyalty and staff tenure.

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bob-mallon-nada-president-obiruaryAuto News

Bob Mallon, former president of the National Automobile Dealers Association, died in Tacoma, Wash., on Thursday. He was 83.

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bob-mallon-nada-president-obiruaryAuto News

Bob Mallon, former president of the National Automobile Dealers Association, died in Tacoma, Wash., on Thursday. He was 83.

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Toyota solves its pickup puzzleAuto News

The scarcity of Tacomas has allowed competitors such as the Chevrolet Colorado and Honda Ridgeline to cut sharply into Toyot's market share. A new partnership with Mazda will help

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Rolls-Royce's smaller models open doors for a younger audienceAuto News

Smaller, more approachable models have surged to the top of Rolls' sales charts, accounting for roughly 85 percent of its global sales in 2016.

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Detroit wants Trump to play offense in trade talksAuto News

The game plan: get U.S. negotiators to aggressively push other nations to accept U.S. safety and performance standards, alongside European Union or domestic standards.

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Nissan Miss. plant workers reject unionizationAuto News

Workers at Nissan's Canton, Miss., assembly plant have rejected unionization in a 2,244 to 1,307 vote

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How Hyundai enlisted more minority dealersAuto News

In 2011, Hyundai ranked seventh among automakers in terms of minority-owned dealerships in the U.S. Hyundai since has shot past Toyota, Honda and Nissan in its minority-dealer count. Here's how.

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Toyota C-HR subcompact crossover makes impact on landingAuto News

There are certainly critics of Toyota's new aesthetic, but customers seem to like it so far, and not just because it's the first Toyota product to come in this size and shape.

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Ho the Tesla Model 3 compares with the Chevy BoltAuto News

Which of these is the better buy? In the green-car market, any long-range, battery-powered vehicle has to compete on the smallest of details and specs.

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GM recalling nearly 800,000 pickup trucks worldwideAuto News

General Motors is recalling nearly 800,000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks worldwide that could lose power steering.

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Tesla lowers price of Model X, citing improved marginsAuto News

Tesla lowered the base price of its Model X crossover to $79,500 and said improving margins were behind the move, which came as the automaker is ramping up production of its new lower-priced Model 3.

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Ex-FCA analyst faces 2 federal charges in FCA-UAW probeAuto News

Former Fiat Chrysler financial analyst Jerome Durden was released on a $10,000 bond after he was charged in federal court on accusations of participating in a plot between the automaker and the UAW to pipe millions from an employee training fund for...

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Pleas in VW, FCA Scandals (8/4/17)

Two scandals, two pleas: VW’s Schmidt awaits sentence, Ex-FCA exec awaits trial; Police pull...
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VW looks to Tesla for inspirationAuto News

The world's largest automaker ranked by sales is looking to an unprofitable EV startup for inspiration on how to improve its core business, VW brand chief executive Herbert Diess says.

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Wells Fargo may face penalties over improper auto insurance chargesAuto News

Wells Fargo may face regulatory sanctions for having improperly charged customers for auto insurance they did not seek, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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BMW reassured top staff about cartel allegations, reports sayAuto News

BMW has told its top managers that regulators probing reports of collusion among German automakers will find the allegations hard to justify, two sources familiar with the matter said.

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Toyota mulls SUV output at new Mexico factoryAuto News

Toyota will study producing SUVs at a plant it is building in Mexico's central state of Guanajuato, in addition to the Tacoma pickup, a Toyota spokesman said Friday.

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Toyota mulls SUV output at new Mexico plantAuto News

Toyota will study producing SUVs at a plant it is building in Mexico's central state of Guanajuato, in addition to the Tacoma pickup, a Toyota spokesman said Friday.

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VW exec who oversaw U.S. environmental compliance pleads guilty to lesser charges Auto News

Oliver Schmidt, the former chief of Volkswagen AG's environmental and engineering center in Michigan, pleaded guilty to reduced charges as part of a plea deal for his role in the company's diesel emissions scandal.

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Schmidt, who led VW's environmental compliance, pleads guilty to lesser charges Auto News

Oliver Schmidt, the former chief of Volkswagen AG's environmental and engineering center in Michigan, pleaded guilty to reduced charges as part of a plea deal for his role in the company's diesel emissions scandal.

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Schmidt pleads guilty to lesser charges in VW emissions scandalAuto News

Oliver Schmidt, the former chief of Volkswagen AG's environmental and engineering center in Michigan, pleaded guilty to reduced charges as part of a plea deal for his role in the company's diesel emissions scandal.

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Why Tesla still doesn't need to advertiseAuto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk stressed this week that the electric car maker is not spending much to market its Model 3, a sedan the company is counting on to enter the mainstream.

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Toyota goes on offensive with Mazda deal Auto News

Toyota is closing ranks with Mazda, taking a 5 percent stake in its smaller Japanese rival and outlining plans for a joint assembly plant in the U.S. along with cooperation in electric vehicles, connected cars and mutual supply of rebadged vehicles.

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As Silicon Valley talent war erupts, Toyota seeks techies at homeAuto News

Salaries have soared in Silicon Valley for automotive technology experts thanks to the emergence of Uber and Tesla as serious rivals. That's why Toyota and other Japanese automakers are looking for engineers at home.

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Toyota, Mazda will build $1.6 billion U.S. assembly plantAuto News

The joint venture between the Japanese automakers gives Mazda a U.S. production source once again and Toyota a relatively inexpensive way to hike North American capacity.

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VW exec expected to plead guilty to revised charges in emissions cheating caseAuto News

Volkswagen AG executive Oliver Schmidt is expected to plead guilty Friday to reduced charges for the company's emissions violations.

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Toyota, Mazda plan joint assembly plant in U.S., reports say Auto News

Toyota and Mazda are close to forming a capital partnership, paving the way for a new jointly owned assembly plant in the U.S., a Japanese newspaper and Reuters reported.

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Chicago-area mechanics continue strikeAuto News

A strike by more than 1,700 mechanics at 130 dealerships across the Chicago area entered its third day Thursday with little sign of movement from either side.

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Toyota, Mazda plan joint assembly plant in U.S., report says Auto News

Toyota and Mazda are close to forming a capital partnership, paving the way for the formation of a joint-venture assembly plant in the U.S., as well as co-development of electric vehicle technology, a Japanese newspaper reported.

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Automakers, suppliers grapple with rapid pace of tech developmentAuto News

The wide variety of partnerships among automakers, technology companies and startups has bucked the trend of traditional development.

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AI will change auto industry far beyond autonomous vehicles, panelists sayAuto News

While artificial intelligence and connectivity will accelerate the development of autonomous vehicles, they will also bring efficiencies to dealerships, supply chain and office operations.

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Self-driving cars must learn normsAuto News

Nissan researcher says autonomous vehicles have to navigate unwritten rules of the road before manufacturers can safely deploy them.

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Audi envisions a rethink of transportationAuto News

Hot-button areas over the next decade include connectivity, autonomous vehicles, electrification and digital retailing, says Anupam Malhotra, Audi of America's director of connected vehicles. Audi will help disrupt the industry from the inside.

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Tesla's $1.6 billion cash burn condoned as Musk focuses on EV visionAuto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk keeps getting the green light to do what it takes to bring electric cars to the masses, regardless of how much it's going to cost.

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Subaru profit jumps 18% on U.S. demandAuto News

Subaru's quarterly profit rose 18 percent on booming U.S. demand for crossovers.

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The former FCA labor relations chief and widow of UAW Vice President General Holiefield are scheduled for a Sept. 25 jury trial.

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NAFTA partners agree on updateAuto News

Trade representatives from Canada and Mexico agree with the Trump administration's assertion that the two-decade-old NAFTA pact should be renegotiated.

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VW's car of the future borrows from the pastAuto News

Volkswagen Group's idea for the car of tomorrow borrows a lot from yesterday.

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IBM's autonomous tech focused on helping those with disabilitiesAuto News

IBM's foray into autonomous car design focuses on people with disabilities. The technology company last year unveiled its Watson-powered self-driving shuttle, called Olli.

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Trade talks are an opportunity to improve NAFTAAuto News

The way American Automotive Policy Council President Matt Blunt sees it, NAFTA could serve as a blueprint for trade agreements going forward.

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Regulatory uncertainty puts lower emissions at risk, Bozzella saysAuto News

John Bozzella, CEO of the Global Automakers organization, has a clear take on vehicle emissions. There simply needs to be less.

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Tesla Q2 losses rise to $336 million; revenue surgesAuto News

Tesla reported a wider second-quarter net loss of $336 million even as revenue more than doubled. The second-quarter losses were lower than expected given the company's plans to rapidly ramp up vehicle output during the next two years.

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