Kia spolights access to Malaria treatmentAuto News

Kia Motors aims to improve mobility and access to healthcare in a new ad titled, 'A Brighter Future for Everyone.'

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Peter Schutz, savior of Porsche 911, diesAuto News

Peter Schutz, the American auto executive credited with saving the Porsche 911 from extinction in the 1980s and turning around the Porsche brand in the process, died over the weekend. He was 87.

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2018 JL Jeep Wrangler gets an early reveal on HalloweenAuto News

Jeep on Tuesday evening unmasked its long-awaited redesigned 2018 Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited -- though it left most of the details under wraps until the Los Angeles Auto Show in late November.

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Bill Ford Predicts Victory in Tech Battle (10/31/17)

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2019 Ram 1500 gets giant touch screen, power tailgateAuto News

The next-generation Ram 1500 will get a major tech upgrade when it debuts in January, including a huge touch-screen infotainment system and a power tailgate that can be activated using the key fob, new spy shots reveal.

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2 Nissan stores in Ohio close abruptlyAuto News

Two Cleveland-area Nissan dealerships, once owned by Bernie Moreno, have unexpectedly closed. Nissan North America says it is "continuing to investigate" the sudden closings.

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Renesas to provide chips for Toyota's self-driving carsAuto News

Renesas will provide semiconductors for self-driving cars that Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. plans to bring to market in 2020.

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Ford forms partnership to test connected-vehicle techAuto News

The technology, known as cellular-V2X, is meant to connect vehicles with things such as traffic lights, roadside beacons and other vehicles to share real-time information about the driving conditions around them.

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Spied: Cadillac XT4 sheds heavy camouflage during highway testingAuto News

The crossover features an all-new taillight design as well as a steeper, more angular rear #8212; in line with comments made by Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen about the new vehicle's design.

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Waymo offers glimpse inside self-driving labAuto News

Google's self-driving car unit opened the doors to Castle #8212; its private testing facility in California #8212; to reporters, showing what progress it has made toward Level 4 autonomy.

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2018 Ford Expedition rated at class-leading 20 mpgAuto News

The 4x2 full-size family hauler, due in showrooms in the coming weeks, gets an EPA-estimated 20 mpg combined, narrowly beating the Chevrolet Suburban, which gets 19 mpg combined.

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CDK's Flynn named president; Karp to leave software giant Auto News

Daniel Flynn will replace Robert Karp as president of CDK North America in a move that continues a leadership overhaul of the dealership management system provider.

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Panasonic says Gigafactory battery output to increase for Tesla Model 3Auto News

Panasonic on Tuesday said output at the $5 billion battery Gigafactory it runs with Tesla could soon increase as the causes of bottlenecks that have hobbled production are now understood.

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Waymo ditched autopilot feature after test user napped behind wheel Auto News

Waymo stopped developing features that required drivers to take control in dangerous situations, its CEO said, as autopilot reliance left users prone to distractions and ill-prepared to maneuver.

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Panasonic's Q2 profit rises 6% on automotive demandAuto News

Panasonic reported a 6 percent increase in second-quarter operating profit on Tuesday as it began to tap growing demand for electrification from automakers.

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Waymo offers glimpse into its self-driving labAuto News

Google's self-driving car unit opened the doors to Castle #8212; its private testing facility in California #8212; to reporters, showing what progress it has made toward Level 4 autonomy.

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Ford, Sam's Club, TrueCar join to offer discountsAuto News

Ford is offering special discounts through year end to Sam's Club members, in a program run by TrueCar.

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Tower Q3 adjusted earnings slip 2%Auto News

Tower International reported adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $49.2 million, down 2 percent from a year earlier, despite sales gains in North America. Net income dropped 18 percent to $49.2 million.

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GM launches China-built Chevy Sail exports to Mexico, CaribbeanAuto News

GM launched exports of China-built Chevrolet cars to North America, with an initial shipment of 2,900 Chevrolet Sail subcompacts to Mexico and the Caribbean.

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Ram's Two-Front Assault on Silverado (10/30/17)

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GM shares down amid skepticism from pair of analystsAuto News

General Motors analysts are squaring off into two camps, and it's the pessimists that appear to be resonating in Monday's market.

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GM shares down after Goldman Sachs downgrade to 'sell'Auto News

GM, whose shares had climbed 28 percent this year through Friday's close following a parade of analyst reports lauding its technology chops, fell the most intraday since February after Goldman Sachs downgraded it to sell from neutral.

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GM settles ignition switch case with Calif. county for $13.9 million Auto News

GM agreed to a $13.9 million settlement with Orange County, Calif., after prosecutors accused the automaker of intentionally concealing serious safety defects including those involving faulty ignition switches tied to nearly 400 deaths and injuries.

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Continental said to be in talks to buy Argus Cyber SecurityAuto News

Continental is in advanced talks to buy Israel's Argus Cyber Security, which has developed technology to protect connected cars from hacking, for about $400 million, Israeli media reported on Monday.

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Japan's auto designers draw on traditionAuto News

Japanese automakers are embarking on a design renaissance, channeling ancient traditions to fight modern trends.

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Where will all these EVs recharge?Auto News

A reliable public charging infrastructure will be key to fostering the growth of electric vehicles #8212; even if those chargers don't get used much.

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BMW's Spartanburg plant finds its callingAuto News

BMW's Spartanburg, S.C., plant, which opened in 1994, has transformed from a small operation making only about 60,000 vehicles annually to a major exporting hub. The plant cranks out more than 400,000 vehicles a year to meet global crossover demand.

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Nissan's IMx concept checks off the boxesAuto News

Nissan's IMx crossover concept takes a new EV platform into new segments, with sports-carlike performance and a full range of autonomous driving features.

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Public dealer groups predict turnaroundAuto News

Public dealership groups had a mixed third quarter, depending on how hard they were hit by hurricanes. But all predicted a robust fourth quarter. Here's why.

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Success at Lincoln puts Galhotra on fast trackAuto News

CEO Jim Hackett appointed the engineer guiding Lincoln's revival as Ford's chief marketing officer amid a management shake-up that included the departure of four top executives.

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GM sets 'high expectations' for Buick's Avenir subbrandAuto News

General Motors is counting on Buick's new Avenir subbrand to bolster its retail performance as Denali has for GMC.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance tech program is a big win for ContiAuto News

The sourcing arrangement with Continental shows just how lucrative the industry's sometimes enigmatic emerging technologies can be to suppliers.

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Double shot of Ram in '18 could strike SilveradoAuto News

By building the current-generation Ram 1500 alongside the new one that debuts next year, the FCA brand could catch Chevy's Silverado.

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Forum asks: What's next for NAFTA?Auto News

After four rounds, negotiations to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement have taken an acrimonious turn.

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Third-quarter results bear out Detroit 3 production strategyAuto News

The Detroit automakers are using third-quarter results as initial proof that choices to right-size operations and slash car production were the right ones to remain profitable in a declining, crossover-heavy U.S. market.

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Delphi eyes self-driving edge with NuTonomyAuto News

Working with its new acqusition, software startup NuTonomy, Delphi gets a leg up in the race to deploy self-driving vehicles.

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Lexus will be first to get Toyota's self-driving featuresAuto News

When it comes to autonomous driving, Toyota Motor Corp. says it's safety first, Lexus first.

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Toyota says it's not lagging on EV, autonomous technologyAuto News

The pioneer of the Prius and lean manufacturing wants the world to know it's not falling behind on electrification -- or autonomous technology, for that matter.

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Scott Painter's startup Fair gets nearly $1 billion liftAuto News

A startup trying to create a new channel for selling used vehicles just got almost $1 billion -- and a de facto endorsement from two major industry players.

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Storm-driven demand expected to fade soonAuto News

Used-vehicle buyers replacing rides lost in Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are boosting prices and trimming supplies, but the end of the storm surge is in sight.

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Tracking software stays on top of loanersAuto News

Denver's McDonald Automotive Group has turned to a new software package to run its service-loaner fleet more efficiently and profitably.

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Dealerships swindled by hacker battle over blameAuto News

A costly dealership vs. dealership dispute in which a hacker victimized both stores "provides a reminder that on the Internet, no one knows you're a dog."

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The truck that built FordAuto News

The success or failure of Ford Mrests in the bed of its F-series pickups, Ford's most profitable vehicle and one of the most popular vehicle in the world.

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Tokyo Motor Show's big sights, oversights and eyesoresAuto News

It's not every year that our man David Undercoffler gets to attend the Tokyo Motor Show. That'd be weird since it's a biennial show. Here's what caught his eye.

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Toyota denies playing 'political game' with Mexico plantAuto News

Toyota is pushing back on any suggestion that its decision to cut investment and capacity at a plant under construction in Mexico has anything to do with U.S. political pressure.

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Munoz: Nissan's ProPilot will be a U.S. hitAuto News

Nissan's semiautonomous ProPilot highway-driving technology arrives in the 2018 model year. North American Chairman Jose Munoz believes it will be a hit.

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BMW takes slow road to high-speed autonomyAuto News

The automaker wants to make sure its cars can drive without human intervention at highway speeds.

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'Iron Man' vests aid BMW assembly workersAuto News

In Spartanburg, wearable robotics help workers install heat shields and more. It's part of a culture of innovation at the plant.

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Used-car fraud ring targets automated payoff systemsAuto News

Dealers and lenders are getting stung by a new type of used-vehicle sales fraud that takes advantage of banks' automated payoff systems.

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GM looks to build on minority dealer gainsAuto News

In terms of adding minority dealers, GM paced the U.S. industry last year with 17 net additions. It wants to top that this year.

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Jesse Jackson ready to go to Germany to discuss BMW boycottAuto News

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who called for a boycott of BMW over a lack of diversity in its dealer body, said he is willing to go to Germany to meet BMW executives.

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Rules hindering self-driving cars targeted for cuts by NHTSAAuto News

NHTSA is considering eliminating regulations that currently block self-driving vehicles designed without steering wheels, brake pedals or other driver controls from hitting the road.

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Strong but Lower Oct. U.S. Sales Expected (10/27/17)

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Tenneco Q3 net income up after adjustment Auto News

Tenneco said its third-quarter net income plummeted 57 percent, compared to the third quarter of 2016 that benefited from a hefty foreign tax credit alteration.

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Tesla opens free-standing gallery in suburban Detroit mallAuto News

Tesla opened a standalone gallery in at the Somerset Collection in suburban Detroit -- right next to an Apple store.

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NHTSA launches pilot program to alert owners of uncompleted auto recallsAuto News

NHTSA said it is funding a pilot program that will notify drivers in Maryland if they have open uncompleted recalls at the time they register their vehicles.

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Ford-backed Argo AI acquires lidar companyAuto News

Argo AI, an artificial-intelligence firm majority owned by Ford, has acquired a lidar supplier whose technology can help autonomous vehicles operate in bad weather and at high speeds.

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DealerSocket CEO puts focus on customersAuto News

In this QandA, DealerSocket's new CEO talks about goals, online retailing and the possibility of offering a dealership management system for franchised dealerships.

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Extent of VW emissions cheating discussed earlier than known, report saysAuto News

VW engineers told top managers that diesel emissions manipulations went far beyond issues in the U.S. two days before VW made a public announcement, a German newspaper reported.

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FCA to close trucking hub near Toledo plantAuto News

FCA filed notice with state regulators in Ohio this week that it intends to close a truck transportation hub in Toledo, cutting 92 jobs, beginning in January.

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U.S. probes Ford Fusions for potential detached steering wheelsAuto News

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is opening a preliminary investigation into 841,000 Ford cars over concerns steering wheels could detach while driving.

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Musk's plant makeover even more of a long shot as Model 3 lagsAuto News

Tesla's plan to make half a million cars next year became all-the-more ambitious after the sluggish start the company got off to with its most important electric vehicle yet, the Model 3 sedan.

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Chassix to acquire Benteler's automotive casting businessAuto News

Detroit area auto supplier Chassix signed an agreement to acquire Austrian conglomerate Benteler International's automotive casting business.

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Ford's Hackett Tight-Lipped on Strategy (10/26/17)

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Dana sees strong Q3 profit ahead of increased production plans Auto News

Dana's net income increased 21 percent to $69 million for the third quarter, due to strong market demands and acquisitions.

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Visteon Q3 net income rises by 54% on higher margins, new businessAuto News

Visteon said its third-quarter net income rose 54 percent to $43 million, citing higher gross margins for its electronics components.

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Group 1 Q3 net falls as storm overwhelms strong performance; shares rise Auto News

Group 1's third-quarter net income fell 16 percent due to Hurricane Harvey's impact, despite a strong operational showing in the U.S. and in its overseas markets.

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BorgWarner Q3 profit more than doubles on sales growth, lower expensesAuto News

Net profit for supplier BorgWarner soared 123 percent to $185 million, driven by sales gains and sharply lower expenses compared with last year.

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UAW files complaint against Tesla after hundreds of workers firedAuto News

The UAW filed an unfair labor practices complaint against Tesla with the National Labor Relations Board after the automaker fired more than 400 employees.

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U.S. sales projected to slip in October, despite strong post-hurricane demandAuto News

October is on track to be the second-best month of 2017 for U.S. new-vehicle sales, even though volume is projected to fall slightly from the same month last year.

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UAW files complaint against Tesla representing terminated workersAuto News

The UAW said on Thursday it filed a complaint against electric carmaker Tesla Inc. on behalf of the company's terminated workers.

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Group 1 Q3 net falls as storm overwhelms strong performance Auto News

Group 1's third-quarter net income fell 16 percent due to Hurricane Harvey's impact, despite a strong operational showing in the U.S. and in its overseas markets.

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Waymo looks to snowy Michigan to test self-driving carsAuto News

Google's self-driving car affiliate Waymo is expanding winter testing as it works to address a potential blind spot for autonomous vehicles: snowy and icy conditions.

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Tesla's in-house seat strategy goes against the grain -- for nowAuto News

Tesla, which decided to bring seat production in-house, has demonstrated a commitment to vertical integration not seen in the auto industry for decades.

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Ford Q3 profit jumps 63% as truck sales riseAuto News

Ford said its third-quarter net income rose 63 percent to $1.6 billion, helped by foreign tax credits and strong light-truck sales in North America. Ford's revenue, pretax profit and operating margin all increased.

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Ford profit jumps 63% as truck sales riseAuto News

DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. on Thursday said its third-quarter net income rose 63 percent to $1.6 billion, helped by foreign tax credits and strong light-truck sales in North America.

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BMW launches U.S. ad agency reviewAuto News

The BMW creative account is officially up for grabs. The luxury auto brand has kicked off an agency review in the United States, a brand spokesman confirmed.

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Lexus concept showcases self-driving chopsAuto News

Lexus' newest concept car, based on the re-engineered LS sedan, will be used to showcase its self-driving technologies and design direction.

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Dana opens huge axle plant for next-gen Wrangler, Ranger/BroncoAuto News

Dana officially opened a $75 million axle plant here that will employ 350 people building up to one million axles per year for several FCA and Ford vehicles.

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Senate Zaps CFPB Arbitration Rule (10/25/17)

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Green groups push Ford, VW to defend CAFE programAuto News

A coalition of environmental groups launched a campaign to persuade automakers to live by their commitments for meeting emissions and fuel economy targets for the next decade.

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Chevy unveils 2018 Camaro Hot Wheels EditionAuto News

GM is helping Hot Wheels celebrate its 50th anniversary next year by giving toy lovers the chance to purchase a full-scale model of their own.

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Senate panel advances nominee for EPA air officeAuto News

A Senate committee approved Bill Wehrum, by a narrow party-line vote, to be assistant administrator for the EPA's Office of Air and Regulation.

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Lear Q3 net income surges 38% to $295 millionAuto News

Seating and electronics supplier Lear reported a 38 percent uptick in third-quarter net income to $295 million as sales hit record levels following a key acquisition.

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Penske Automotive's Q3 net income rises 7.9% on acquisitionsAuto News

Acquisitions helped boost Penske Automotive's net 7.9 percent in the third quarter. A new focus on used vehicles led to more sales of them than new ones.

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Penske Automotive's Q3 net up 7.9% on acquisitionsAuto News

Acquisitions helped boost Penske Automotive's net 7.9 percent in the third quarter. A new focus on used vehicles led to more sales of them than new ones.

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Ford stresses powerAuto News

In the latest viral video to join our charts, Ford shows the importance of power.

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Ally reduces leasing in Q3Auto News

Ally Financial's auto loan and lease originations dipped 1.2 percent to $8.1 billion in the third quarter while at the same time, the company shifted its business to lower lease volume and more loans in its growth channel.

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Assurant boosts auto presence with Warranty Group acquisitionAuto News

Assurant's planned acquisition of the Warranty Group next year will give Assurant a larger presence in the market and better position both companies for the future of auto retail, their executives say.

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Ally adds more used-vehicle financing, reduces leasing in Q3Auto News

Ally Financial's auto loan and lease originations dipped 1.2 percent to $8.

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CFPB's arbitration rule overturned by Senate voteAuto News

The U.S. Senate moved to overturn a rule aimed at making it easier for customers to sue banks, handing financial firms a big win in their battle against post-crisis regulations.

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Lithia's Q3 net income drops 4% from strong year-earlier quarterAuto News

Lithia Motors' acquisitions pushed revenue up sharply in the third quarter, but higher costs and comparison against a strong 2016 pushed net down 4 percent.

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VW CEO denies price fixing by German automakersAuto News

German carmakers being investigated over possible collusion did not engage in price fixing or an illegal cartel, Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller said.

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Mazda channels less-is-more Japanese aesthetic in 2 Tokyo conceptsAuto News

Mazda said two sleek concept vehicles at the Tokyo Motor Show embody a "less is more" minimalist Japan aesthetic.

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Honda confident in sedans as Accord redesign hits dealersAuto News

American Honda is working to meet fast-growing demand for SUVs but believes sedans are still well worth the investment.

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Enterprise's revenue doubles in one decadeAuto News

Enterprise Holdings has more than doubled its revenue since its acquisition of National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car a decade earlier.

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Hackett Reshapes Ford’s Executive Team (10/24/17)

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Lexus will end partnership with Weinstein Co.Auto News

Lexus is ending its partnership with film and TV production firm The Weinstein Co. after allegations that co-founder Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted a number of women.

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Survey finds tech can help draw millennials to dealership jobsAuto News

Results from a new survey show that incorporating modern technology may help attract more millennials to dealership jobs.

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Kia recalls 342,381 Souls for second time for steering flawAuto News

Kia is recalling 342,381 Souls in the U.S. for the second time because an initial repair may not have fixed a steering flaw.

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GM 'actively' seeking acquisition opportunitiesAuto News

GM CEO Mary Barra and CFO Chuck Stevens separately said the automaker is "actively" analyzing opportunities to grow its autonomous vehicle operations.

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Hyundai randd arm invests $5 million in Michigan's American Center for MobilityAuto News

Hyundai America Technical Center is investing $5 million in the American Center for Mobility near Ann Arbor, Mich.

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Auto industry to Trump: 'We're winning with NAFTA' Auto News

Major automakers, suppliers and auto dealers are launching a new coalition Tuesday to urge President Donald Trump not to withdraw from NAFTA.

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GM posts Q3 loss on Europe sale; operating profit falls 31%Auto News

Charges related to General Motors' sale of its European operations crippled third-quarter results, while its continuing operations also declined due to cuts in vehicle production.

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4 top execs out at Ford; Galhotra takes over marketingAuto News

Four top executives are leaving Ford as CEO Jim Hackett reshapes his leadership team to make the automaker more competitive.

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FCA boosts Q3 profits on stronger North America margins; shares riseAuto News

FCA reported a 17 percent jump in third-quarter adjusted operating profit, helped by its key North American market. Adjusted earnings rose to $2.1 billion. Net income was $1.1 billion.

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Delphi acquires autonomous vehicle software supplier NuTonomy in $450 million dealAuto News

Delphi Automotive said it plans to acquire Boston-based autonomous vehicle software supplier NuTonomy in a deal that could be valued at $450 million.

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Asbury's Q3 net, revenue each dip about 5% because of stormsAuto News

Asbury's third-quarter net income and revenue each dipped about 5 percent, largely due to the impact of hurricanes in the Southern U.S.

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Sonic's Q3 net rises 7% despite storms' impactAuto News

Sonic Automotive reported a third-quarter gain on strong gains from finance and insurance, despite storm-related costs.

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Sonic's Q3 net rises 7% despite storms' impactAuto News

Sonic Automotive reported a third-quarter gain on strong gains from finance and insurance, despite storm-related costs.

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Asbury's Q3 net, revenue each dip about 5% because of stormsAuto News

Asbury's third-quarter net income and revenue each dipped about 5 percent, largely due to the impact of hurricanes in the Southern U.S.

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FCA boosts Q3 profits on stronger North America margins; shares riseAuto News

FCA reported a 17 percent jump in third-quarter adjusted operating profit, helped by its key North American market. Adjusted earnings rose to $2.1 billion. Net income was $1.1 billion.

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4 top execs out at Ford; Galhotra takes over marketingAuto News

Four top executives are leaving Ford as CEO Jim Hackett reshapes his leadership team to make the automaker more competitive.

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2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T gets the good stuff, goes on a dietAuto News

Porsche is going back to its roots with the new Carrera 911 T, the lightest model in the 911 range.

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Spy photos suggest Prius v goes crossoverAuto News

The first spy photos of what appears to be an updated Prius v wagon suggest it will get the crossover treatment when it goes on sale.

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Addressing sexism could help dealership staff turnoverAuto News

Dealership turnover is a big staffing problem -- 96 percent of female salespeople leave. Addressing sexism in the workplace could help, experts say.

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Survey finds persistent sexism in the auto industryAuto News

Is sexism dead in the car business? Nope, not even close. We conducted a survey called Project XX, and nearly 900 women took it. And they had a lot to say. Check out an overview of the results

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Delphi acquires autonomous vehicle software supplier NuTonomy in $450 million dealAuto News

Delphi Automotive said it plans to acquire Boston-based autonomous vehicle software supplier NuTonomy in a deal that could be valued at $450 million.

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FCA boosts Q3 profits on stronger North America marginsAuto News

FCA reported a 17 percent jump in third-quarter adjusted operating profit, helped by its key North American market. Adjusted earnings rose to $2.1 billion. Net income was $1.1 billion.

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GM posts Q3 loss on Europe sale; operating profit falls 31%Auto News

Charges related to General Motors' sale of its European operations crippled third-quarter results, while its continuing operations also declined due to cuts in vehicle production.

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Auto industry to Trump: 'We're winning with NAFTA' Auto News

Major automakers, suppliers and auto dealers are launching a new coalition Tuesday to urge President Donald Trump not to withdraw from NAFTA.

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Fiat Chrysler posts $1.1 billion in Q3 net incomeAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Tuesday reported a 50 percent jump in third-quarter net profit to $1.1 billion, along with reduced industrial debt.

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Nissan's big vision: Rolling Titan into global markets Auto News

Still in launch mode for the Titan pickup in the U.S. market, Nissan is contemplating selling the full-size truck to various global markets.

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Nissan's big vision: Titan rolling into global markets Auto News

Still in launch mode for the Titan pickup in the U.S. market, Nissan is contemplating selling the full-size truck to various global markets.

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GM’s Battle of the Inventory Bulge (10/23/17)

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Transparency key to self-driving regulation, NHTSA leader saysAuto News

Regulation of autonomous vehicles requires more collaboration, information sharing and flexibility than previous top-down approaches, the top U.S. auto safety regulator says.

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CDK, Reynolds sued over alleged anti-competitive actionsAuto News

Teterboro Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram has sued Reynolds and CDK, saying the software giants' anti-competitive behavior has driven up costs at the dealership.

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Subaru completes two new test tracks in JapanAuto News

Subaru Corp., looking to further strengthen its safety chops, has finished construction of two new test tracks in Japan.

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Fiat Chrysler sues shippers over alleged price fixingAuto News

FCA has lodged a complaint with a federal regulator seeking "reparations" from a group of shipping companies from Asia, Europe and South America that admitted to fixing prices for shipping vehicles.

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BMW unit, Penske Automotive invest in Scott Painter's FairAuto News

Fair, whose app lets consumers secure vehicles online without a specific time commitment, has secured funding from BMW i Venture, Penske Automotive Group and others.

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U.S., Calif. regulators approve fix for VW 3.0-liter diesel crossoversAuto News

U.S. and California regulators approved a fix for about 38,000 Volkswagen 3.0-liter diesel crossovers with potential excess emissions, a decision that could save the automaker more than $1 billion according to a letter reviewed by Reuters.

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Auto supplier stocks jump on report Tesla to fully own plant in ChinaAuto News

Suppliers' shares jumped after the Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla reached an agreement with Shanghai's government to build a plant in the city's free-trade zone.

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Toyota resumes Japan production after typhoonAuto News

Toyota said it was operating second shifts as normal at its Japanese plants, after suspending first shifts as a typhoon precaution. Four people were reported killed in the wake of Typhoon Lan.

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Tesla could play role in modernizing Puerto Rico's battered electric gridAuto News

A Puerto Rican official who has been in talks with Tesla said the island is serious about transforming its energy infrastructure after it was leveled by Hurricane Maria.

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Ford rolls out more upgrades as freshened Mustang nears dealersAuto News

Ford is working to generate buzz about the freshened 2018 Mustang, which goes on sale this month, with a variety of upgrades.

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Toyota resumes Japan producton after typhoonAuto News

Toyota said it was operating second shifts at its Japan plants as normal on Monday, after suspending first shift as a typhoon precaution.

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Old Chrysler hand Tom Pappert still seethes over 2009 dealer cutsAuto News

Almost 20 years after he retired as Chrysler's top sales guy, Tom Pappert hasn't gotten over what happened to dealers in 2009.

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Toyota to showcase vehicles driven by emotionAuto News

Toyota will add two more models to its Concept-i mobility portfolio, with an accent on learning what mood a driver is in.

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Congress may play key role in fate of NAFTAAuto News

President Trump doesn't have a completely free hand when it comes to trade. Congress has certain authorities to regulate international commerce, and NAFTA was enabled by a series of domestic laws that only Congress can change.

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GM supply numbers still show some trouble spotsAuto News

General Motors has aggressively cut inventory and production levels this year amid plateauing U.S. sales and pressure from Wall Street to align production with demand. But it may not be done downsizing its operations just yet.

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Prime Motor scales up to survive, sells stake to GPB CapitalAuto News

GPB Capital replaced Abrams Capital as majority investor in Prime Motor Group. GPB and Prime see the deal as a bid for survival in a changing auto-retail world.

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Land Rover dealer's suit says his territory is too bigAuto News

Land Rover Orlando claims the area it is responsible for is so large, it can't meet sales targets

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Nissan halts Japan-market outputAuto News

Nissan has suspended production of Japan-market vehicles for two weeks after it concedes uncertified workers kept inspecting cars after earlier recall.

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Ex-NBA star Vinnie Johnson's parts company transitions to the big leagueAuto News

Ex-NBA star Vinnie Johnson's acquisition of Irvin Automotive Products could transform his privately held Piston Group into a major league auto industry supplier with a shot at supporting vehicle programs globally.

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Some auto dealers shun e-contracting, preferring paperAuto News

Going digital can be worrisome for dealership employees who have been handling deals the same way for decades.

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Toyota marks milestone on autonomous vehicle testingAuto News

U.S.-based Toyota Research Institute demonstrates its autonomous vehicle platform, and declares it's very much in the race to build advanced safety systems and robot cars.

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Dealership group moves referral program onlineAuto News

Max Madsen Auto Group, among other dealerships, has moved its referral programs, which reward customers for referring friends or family to the store, online.

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Nissan's Diaz takes Mitsubishi roleAuto News

Fred Diaz has moved below the radar screen to Nissan's new partner Mitsubishi where he will be in charge of performance optimization.

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Hyundai is close to naming Toyota veteran Brian Smith COOAuto News

Hyundai Motor America is preparing to name longtime Toyota and Lexus executive Brian Smith as its COO. Smith would report to Hyundai Motor America's new CEO, Kenny Lee. They will have a lot on their plate.

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Intel poised to roll out first batch of self-driving carsAuto News

Computer chipmaker Intel, which announced plans in August to build a fleet of 100 self-driving cars, is preparing to roll out its first batch of 25 units this year in California and Phoenix.

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Tesla moves closer to deal to build cars in ChinaAuto News

Tesla said it is talking with the Shanghai municipal government to set up a factory in the region and expects to agree on a plan by the end of the year.

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Toyota to halt operations at all Japan plants as typhoon precautionAuto News

Toyota said it will suspend operations at all of its assembly plants in Japan, including those of its subsidiaries, from Monday morning as a powerful typhoon approaches Japan's mainland.

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Two-tone cars return, creating complexity in the paint shopAuto News

It could be the first inkling of a trend -- or a strictly European phenomenon. But two-tone cars are increasingly showing up in automakers' lineups there, mostly in upper trim levels.

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Battery suppliers face capacity crunchAuto News

Concerns are growing that battery suppliers such as LG Chem and Samsung won't be able to keep up as automakers promise dozens of new electric vehicles in the coming years.

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Mitsubishi plans for U.S. don't involve Nissan alliance yetAuto News

Mitsubishi's new three-year business plan identifies a U.S. resurgence as a key target. But lingering U.S. antitrust concerns under Nissan's new control will mean doing it alone.

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Tesla misunderstands 'positive' Model 3 rating, Consumer Reports saysAuto News

Consumer Reports said Tesla apparently misunderstood the "average" reliability rating the magazine assigned to the Model 3 sedan this week, calling it generally "positive" for an all-new vehicle.

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Gentex net income slips 2% for Q3Auto News

Gentex said its third-quarter net income slipped 2 percent to $90.2 million from last year.

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Jesse Jackson: Boycott BMW (10/20/17)

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Wells Fargo faulted by U.S. regulator for auto insurance abuses, report saysAuto News

Wells Fargo wrongly pushed auto insurance on customers who did not need it and took too long to halt the abuse, the New York Times reported, citing a confidential report.

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BMW boycott sought by Jesse Jackson Auto News

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson is calling for a boycott of BMW products because of a lack of diversity among its dealer body.

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Ford stamping plant worker fatally shoots himselfAuto News

A Ford employee shot and killed himself at the company's stamping plant in Woodhaven, Mich., on Friday.

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Bentley to replace CEO, 3 board members in overhaulAuto News

Wolfgang Durheimer will step down as CEO of Bentley effective February 1 and be succeeded by Adrian Hallmark, former global strategy director at Jaguar Land Rover.

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Internet billionaires swap ride-hailing betsAuto News

The future of the ride-hailing industry depends on the capricious largesse of two internet billionaires on opposite sides of the globe.

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Mexico auto group rejects U.S. proposal on NAFTA rules of originAuto News

The Mexican Auto Industry Association rejected U.S. proposals to increase North American content for light vehicles produced in the region and require, under a new NAFTA deal, that half of all content come from the United States.

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NXP plans for future while waiting for Qualcomm deal approvalAuto News

Combined operations between Qualcomm and NXP will open up broad self-driving car uses.

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Despite startup hurdles, Tesla Model 3 wins early praiseAuto News

Tesla may be behind on internal production targets for the new Model 3, but that doesn't mean Consumer Reports hasn't predicted its reliability.

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NADA Data shows dealer profits erodingAuto News

New-vehicle dealerships sold about the same number of new vehicles through June this year as they did a year earlier, but dealers are making less money on them, an NADA midyear report says.

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Chrysler’s Reliability Reversal (10/19/17)

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NADA Data shows dealer profits erodingAuto News

New-vehicle dealerships sold about the same number of new vehicles through June this year as they did a year earlier, but dealers are making less money on them, an NADA midyear report says.

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Chief Economist Szakaly will leave NADA for health systemAuto News

Steven Szakaly, chief economist for the National Automobile Dealers Association, is leaving the group early next month to run data analytics and consumer insights for a major health system.

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Chief Economist Szakaly will leave NADA for health-care concernAuto News

Steven Szakaly, chief economist for the National Automobile Dealers Association, is leaving the group early next month to run data analytics and consumer insights for a major health system.

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IIHS beefs up crash testing for top pick designation Auto News

Automakers looking to land top safety accolades should give the same level of attention to both front-passenger safety and the driver's safety, a leading automotive safety organization said.

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Google parent company leads $1 billion investment in LyftAuto News

Google parent company Alphabet's investment arm, CapitalG, led a $1 billion investment in Lyft that values the ride-sharing startup at $11 billion, the ride-sharing startup said.

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Toyota dominates CR reliability survey again; lots of shifts seen among other brandsAuto News

For the fifth year in a row, Toyota and Lexus rank as the top two brands for reliability based on a survey of Consumer Reports subscribers. The rankings of the remaining 25 brands reflect a game of musical chairs, however.

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GM to settle state ignition-switch litigation claims for $120 millionAuto News

General Motors agreed to pay $120 million to resolve claims from 49 U.S. states and the District of Columbia over faulty ignition switches, state attorneys general said.

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Chinese-funded EV startup buys tech firm headed by former Tesla execAuto News

SF Motors, a California-based electric vehicle unit of China's Chongqing Sokon Industry Group, acquired an EV and battery tech firm headed by former Tesla executive Martin Eberhard for $33 million.

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GM, in battle over stock split, outmaneuvered hedge fund, Einhorn concedesAuto News

Hedge fund manager David Einhorn said he bungled his campaign to get GM to split its stock and conceded he was outmaneuvered by the auto giant.

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Ford's $28 billion cash pile doesn't buy love on Wall StreetAuto News

Ford may be both flush with cash and struggling with its stock price, but new CEO Jim Hackett is in no rush to buy Wall Street's love.

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Why there's a need for protocol on self-driving car accidents Auto News

As fleets of robo-taxis start mixing on public roads with cars, motorcycles and pedestrians, accidents will be inevitable -- and so will be the need for a process to deal with them.

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How a move to N.Y. is reshaping CadillacAuto News

In the three years that Johan de Nysschen has been running Cadillac, he has moved the global headquarters to New York's SoHo and has pushed sales to their highest levels in three decades.

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NAFTA Talks Turn Nasty (10/18/17)

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Illinois scratched from Toyota-Mazda factory sweepstakesAuto News

A lack of shovel-ready sites in Illinois and the state's failure to adopt a right-to-work law have helped to sideline the state's bid to land a $1 billion assembly plant planned by Toyota and Mazda, a top economic development official says.

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Toyota recalls 310,000 Sienna minivans to fix shift lever problemAuto News

Toyota is recalling 310,000 Sienna minivans in the U.S. to fix potential problems with shift levers that could cause the vehicle to roll away.

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Consumer group wants set pricing for FandI productsAuto News

A consumer advocacy group wants the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other agencies to regulate pricing of FandI products, such as extended service contracts, based in part on data that allegedly show dealerships have charged Hispanic...

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Nissan comes to the rescueAuto News

When a fellow pickup driver gets stuck in the mud, a Nissan Titan owner lends a hand.

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Ford says recall of F-150, Super Duty pickups to cost $267 million in Q4Auto News

Ford recalled 1.3 million 2015-17 F-150 pickups and 2017 Super Duty pickups to fix faulty side door latches. The action will cost the automaker $267 million in the fourth quarter.

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Nissan used uncertified inspectors in Japan even after misconduct foundAuto News

Nissan said it conducted uncertified vehicle checks as recently as last week even after revealing the widespread misconduct at its domestic factories.

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Lexus re-evaluating partnership with Weinstein Co.Auto News

Toyota's Lexus brand is evaluating its partnership with film and TV production firm The Weinstein Company after allegations that co-founder Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted a number of women for decades.

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NAFTA talks take acrimonious turnAuto News

Efforts to renegotiate NAFTA have bogged down over controversial U.S. proposals, with Canada and Mexico blaming the U.S. for trying to protect its market at the expense of the region's economy and the U.S.

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Former Ford CEO Mark Fields named senior adviser at TPG CapitalAuto News

Former Ford Motor Co. CEO Mark Fields has been named a senior adviser at private equity firm TPG Capital, where he will be tasked with helping reinvent companies in the way that he attempted to transform Ford.

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Volvo's Polestar Debuts With 600-hp Plug-in (10/17/17)

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GM clutches tech units despite hype of $30 billion spinoffAuto News

GM will keep its business units working on self-driving vehicles and car-sharing despite analysts suggesting they could be spun off and valued at as much as $30 billion, according to a top executive.

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GM donating $5 million to Henry Ford museumAuto News

With the "game-changing" gift, GM will sponsor the museum's rotating exhibits to help promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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Mexico, Canada reject U.S. NAFTA demands as talks wrap upAuto News

The ministers leading NAFTA negotiations are set to wrap up the latest round of high-level talks after Canada and Mexico rejected what they see as hardline proposals by the U.S.

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Mexico and Canada reject U.S. NAFTA demands as talks wrap upAuto News

The ministers leading NAFTA negotiations are set to wrap up the latest round of high-level talks after Canada and Mexico rejected what they see as hardline proposals by the U.S.

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GM hanging on to tech units despite hype of $30 billion spinoffAuto News

GM will keep its business units working on self-driving vehicles and car-sharing despite analysts suggesting they could be spun off and valued at as much as $30 billion, according to a top executive.

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Land Rover design chief dangles more clues on next DefenderAuto News

The next Defender is the most important vehicle in Land Rover's 70-year history.

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GM to begin testing autonomous vehicles in N.Y. Auto News

The planned tests by GM and its self-driving unit, Cruise Automation, will be the first by a Level 4 autonomous vehicle in the state, N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

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U.S. authorities seeking Kobe Steel documents related to data scandalAuto News

U.S. authorities are seeking Kobe Steel documents related to the company's data cheating scandal, the Japanese steelmaker said.

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Polestar debuts with performance coupe, subscription sales modelAuto News

Polestar, the performance badge formerly part of Chinese-owned Volvo Cars, debuted Tuesday as a standalone electric vehicle brand with the unveiling of the Polestar 1 coupe.

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NAFTA trade ministers to square off over hard-line U.S. demandsAuto News

Trade ministers from the U.S., Canada and Mexico wrap up a contentious round of NAFTA trade talks on Tuesday marked by aggressive U.S. demands that have left the future of the trade pact in doubt.

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Daimler moves to separate Mercedes cars, trucksAuto News

Daimler is firming up plans for its biggest corporate overhaul in a decade, granting its car and truck operations more independence in a move that could pave the way for spinoffs and other deals as the automaker confronts the disruptive shift to...

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Nissan gets new U.S. sales boss; Meunier takes Infiniti roleAuto News

Nissan has promoted former Saturn executive Dan Mohnke to lead sales and marketing for the brand in the United States; he succeeds Christian Meunier, who becomes a global vice president for Infiniti.

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GM Canada Workers Ratify Contract (10/16/17)

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How GM forced Unifor to stand downAuto News

It isn't what Unifor leadership was hoping for, but the new four-year labor contract at CAMI Assembly in Ontario is as good as they were going to get.

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Sonic issues earnings warning because of hurricanesAuto News

Sonic Automotive lowered its estimated third-quarter results because of devastating storm damage, but kept its full-year forecast unchanged.

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Mobility Center signs education partnership with 15 Michigan schools Auto News

American Center for Mobility enlists universities and community colleges to help drive retraining and education as hedge against jobs lost to future mobility

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Fiat Chrysler's Ram sports new face for 2019Auto News

Fiat Chrysler plans major styling changes to the Ram pickup for 2019, based on new spy photos of the truck at the company's technical center near Detroit.

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Tesla's former battery director joins farming startup PlentyAuto News

Tesla's former director of battery technology has joined Plenty to lead the vertical farming startup's plan to build indoor growing rooms around the world.

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U.S. NAFTA briefing offers little reassurance to business communityAuto News

Lobbyists expressed concern that extreme U.S. positions could make a NAFTA deal impossible, with the potential that beneficial trading benefits for industries in all three countries could end.

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Germany's Hubject raises funds to advance e-mobility in China, U.S.Auto News

Germany's Hubject, which is developing a standard method to pay at EV charging stations, secured fresh funds from shareholders to expand into China and the United States.

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Leaked 2018 Jeep Wrangler user guide gives details of off-roader's amenitiesAuto News

The user's guide for the next-generation Jeep Wrangler has been leaked before the start of production, showing some of the off-roader's modern goodies.

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Leaked Wrangler user guide gives details of off-roader's amenitiesAuto News

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Ford faces 'significant work' before autonomous vehicles become reality, exec saysAuto News

Argo AI, a Pittsburgh artificial intelligence company backed by Ford, has grown agressively, but its CEO says much work remains to help Ford bring an autonomous car to market in 2021.

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Unifor votes today on tentative contract at Equinox plant in CanadaAuto News

Unifor members who assemble the Chevrolet Equinox at a GM plant in Ingersoll, Ont., vote today on whether to ratify a tentative agreement reached late Oct. 13 and end a four-week-long strike there.

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Daimler starts reorganization that could lead to breakupAuto News

Daimler has started the process of creating separate legal entities for its Mercedes-Benz cars and Daimler Trucks divisions, a move that fueled speculation of an eventual break up of the automaker.

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Toyota to show 2 new Concept-i future mobility vehicles in TokyoAuto News

Toyota plans to broaden its vision of future mobility at the Tokyo Motor Show with two tiny electric runabouts that predict the driver's emotions and guide them away from danger.

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NXP Semiconductors hopes new tech platform will future-proof carsAuto News

NXP Semiconductors introduced its S32x processing platform, which it claims has 10 times the performance of current chipsets. The platform makes over-the-air updates possible.

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Dealers must retool retailAuto News

Dealers can reshape auto retailing by embracing new business models and developing value propositions that meet the needs of today's consumers, says Don Flow, CEO of Flow Automotive Cos.

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Industry resigned to life without NAFTAAuto News

Automakers and suppliers are starting to envision a world without the North American Free Trade Agreement. Signs are growing that the Trump administration is determined to gut the 23-year-old deal.

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Cadillac holds off on virtual showrooms as small dealers balkAuto News

Cadillac plans to hold off on a key pillar of its Project Pinnacle dealer incentive program and shift its strategy for virtual reality technology in showrooms to larger dealers.

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Why is Tesla struggling to build the Model 3?Auto News

What's behind Tesla's manufacturing woes? It could be something as simple as steel.

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Porsche experiments with vehicle subscriptionsAuto News

An experimental subscription service in Atlanta lets customers switch among up to 22 models for $3,000 a month

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Industry braces for Kobe Steel scandal falloutAuto News

Global automakers and suppliers are scrambling to learn how much trouble they face after the revelation that Kobe Steel falsified inspection data on metals they used.

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Mexico's crossover production adds to trade tensionsAuto News

A new generation of light trucks is being built and sold in Mexico, upending traditional notions of the country's place in the North American auto industry.

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Hyundai Shopper Assurance retail plan borrows from '09 playbookAuto News

Hyundai Motor America CMO Dean Evans predicts that with new vehicles luring first-time Hyundai shoppers and the Shopper Assurance program promoting loyalty, Hyundai could post a 10 percent sales gain over 2017.

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A lean winter for Infiniti lineupAuto News

Infiniti has stocked up on QX50 and QX70 inventories to make it through the winter after halting production in preparation for new models to come.

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How a dealer's Tires for Life program avoids potholesAuto News

Mastria Nissan, of Raynham, Mass., carefully manages its Tires for Life program so as to avoid hurting its bottom line while raising its service retention rate.

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Delphi sees gold in over-air serviceAuto News

Delphi Automotive's newly named electronics business #8212; Aptiv #8212; has its eye on a completely new kind of supplier prize: service work.

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With new store, Bob Benoit adopted a new attitudeAuto News

A new building did more than expand Anchor Subaru. It changed dealer Bob Benoit's outlook and his connection with his customers. Here's his story.

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With strong sales, low inventoryAuto News

Automakers reduced auto stocks during September, starting October with stocks only a bit higher than normal for this time of year.

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Samsung vies for $20 billion in auto businessAuto News

Samsung probably wouldn't have paid much attention to automotive -- until suddenly the industry started talking about real technology.

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Grim reality of NAFTA talks sets in after tough U.S. demandsAuto News

Negotiators from Canada and Mexico grappled with U.S. demands to drastically alter NAFTA as talks over renewal of the pact vilified by President Donald Trump ran through a fourth straight day.

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Advice to dealers on managing used-car inventoryAuto News

In this excerpt from his new book, Dale Pollak, founder of vAuto, offers two alternatives to managing the age of a dealership's used-car inventory.

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Automotive startups face long oddsAuto News

Tesla has energized a wave of entrepreneurs who are trying to launch car-making ventures of their own. The odds aren't in their favor.

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Tokyo auto show spotlights home team's EV ambitionsAuto News

Japan's automakers aim to electrify at the Tokyo Motor Show with a cavalcade of battery-powered cars as well as visions for autonomous driving and connectivity under the banner "Beyond the Motor."

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Nissan applies chuckles to big pickup marketingAuto News

Nissan's newest Titan TV ad inserts a belly laugh into the solemn no-nonsense world of advertising big pickups.

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PACE Awards announces 33 finalistsAuto News

Thirty-three innovations from 27 component and technology suppliers around the world have been selected as finalists for the 2018 Automotive News PACE Awards.

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Tesla fired hundreds of employees in past week, reports sayAuto News

Electric vehicle maker Tesla fired about 400 employees this week, including associates, team leaders and supervisors, according to a local news report and a former employee.

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Lamborghini retools for new type of customer ahead of Urus debutAuto News

As Lamborghini doubles capacity at its factory in Italy to build the new Urus crossover, it also is preparing dealers for sweeping operational and infrastructure changes.

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Leather-maker GST files for bankruptcyAuto News

Automotive leather supplier GST lists its woes, despite a global market yearning for premium materials.

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Mazda hatches a rotary revivalAuto News

Mazda is on the verge of bringing its rotary engine back to the United States -- but not as fans used to know it.

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GM, Unifor reach tentative deal at Ontario Chevy Equinox plant Auto News

General Motors of Canada has reached a tentative deal with striking members of the Unifor union after a monthlong strike at a plant that makes the Chevrolet Equinox.

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Toyota, Mazda said to seek $1 billion incentive package for U.S. plant Auto News

Toyota and Mazda are pressing for an incentive package of at least $1 billion from U.S. states trying to land their $1.6 billion joint car factory, people familiar with the negotiations told Bloomberg.

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VW contract helps Sakthi Automotive expand in DetroitAuto News

Sakthi Group is building a 60,000-square-foot plant in Detroit to accommodate a new contract to build steering arms and knuckles for Volkswagen. The project is expected to generate 200 more jobs.

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Fiat Chrysler recalls 470,000 vehicles for restraint defectAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it is recalling 470,000 vehicles worldwide to replace a component that may inhibit deployment of the vehicles' active head restraints in the event of a crash.

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Ford Offers Fix to Prevent Explorer CO Leaks (10/13/17)

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U.S. seeks to include steel, aluminum in NAFTA autos rulesAuto News

The Trump administration is seeking to use NAFTA to boost the United States steel and other basic materials industries by proposing stricter automotive content rules.

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Ford offers repairs to prevent exhaust leaks in 1.4 million ExplorersAuto News

Ford said it will offer free repairs to North American owners of more than 1.4 million Explorer SUVs to help ensure that carbon monoxide and other exhaust gases cannot get into the vehicles.

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BMW to recall 85,000 X3 crossovers in U.S. over airbag-related issueAuto News

BMW is recalling 85,300 X3 crossovers in the U.S. over a problem with a seat sensor that could result in the failure of the vehicle's airbags.

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U.S. unveils proposal to boost autos content in NAFTA, report saysAuto News

The United States has formally unveiled proposals to boost the amount of regional content that autos must contain to qualify for NAFTA tariff-free access, sources told Reuters.

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Kobe scandal shows cost of race to keep improving metals Auto News

Behind the scandal engulfing Kobe Steel over the falsification of data for some of the materials it supplied is a harsh reality for Japanese steel companies: the need to provide higher quality metals to compete.

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Canada, Mexico pledge trade unity as Trump threatens NAFTAAuto News

The leaders of Mexico and Canada presented a united front for trade talks with Donald Trump, committing to continued trilateral negotiations over NAFTA.

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VW's hippie ad includes classic Microbus and Beetle but no new carsAuto News

It's rare for an automaker to run a TV ad that does not include a single shot of a new car. But that is what VW is doing with a hippie-filled spot touting its new six-year/72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.

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Lamborghini Broward named Best Dealership To Work ForAuto News

Lamborghini Broward, in Davie, Fla., has been named the No. 1 store on the sixth annual Automotive News list of the 100 Best Dealerships To Work For. The honor was announced Oct. 12 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

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Motorcars Honda named Cox Leader in SustainabilityAuto News

Motorcars Honda was presented with Cox Automotive's Leader in Sustainability Award during Automotive News' 100 Best Dealerships To Work For event.

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Waymo goes public with comprehensive autonomous safety assessmentAuto News

Waymo, Google's self-driving car affiliate, made a comprehensive safety assessment of its autonomous vehicles available to the public on Thursday, publishing a detailed safety report on its website.

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U.S. lawmakers propose making it easier to meet mpg rulesAuto News

A bipartisan pair of Michigan lawmakers introduced a bill to make it easier for automakers to comply with federal fuel efficiency requirements, as the Trump administration weighs softening standards that require nearly doubling the fuel economy of...

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Tesla recalls 11,000 Model X crossovers for possible seat issueAuto News

Tesla is recalling about 11,000 Model X crossover vehicles due to possible issues with their second-row fold-flat seats.

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GM Tension in Canada, Downtime in Detroit (10/12/17)

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GM appoints Pamela Fletcher to VP of global EV programsAuto News

General Motors has promoted Pamela Fletcher to the new position of vice president of global electric vehicle programs.

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Louisiana sheriff's office boycotts Ford over support for NFL players' anthem protestsAuto News

Sheriff Julian Whittington of the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana said in a letter to the its dealer, Hixson Ford of Alexandria, that it would no longer buy Ford police vehicles.

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GM, suppliers to invest $500M in Argentina to build Chevy modelAuto News

General Motors and its suppliers will invest $500 million in Argentina through 2019 to prepare to produce a new Chevrolet model in 2020.

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Ford to triple number of employee-only EV charging stations in North AmericaAuto News

Ford plans to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations for its North American employees from 200 to 600 over the next three years as it places a greater emphasis on electrification.

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Chevy's mid-engine Corvette shows more styling cues Auto News

Another, more production-looking C8 Corvette mule has been spotted in camouflage -- this time near Cadillac, Mich.

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CarGurus shares surge 84 percent in Wall Street debutAuto News

Shares of CarGurus, an online marketplace connecting car buyers and sellers, jumped as much as 84 percent in their market debut, giving the company a market capitalization of more than $3 billion.

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Ending NAFTA could cost U.S. up to 50,000 auto parts jobs, suppliers' study saysAuto News

The U.S. auto parts industry could lose up to 50,000 jobs if NAFTA is terminated and companies must pay higher tariffs to ship products to Mexico and Canada, according to a new study.

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GM to idle Detroit-Hamtramck plant for 6 weeks, cut productionAuto News

General Motors plans to scale back production at its Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant and idle about 1,500 workers, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing sources familiar with the plan.

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GM warns Canadian union it could wind down striking CAMI plantAuto News

GM warned leaders of Canada's Unifor union that it will start to wind down production of its popular Chevrolet Equinox at an Ontario factory unless workers there call off a month-long strike.

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Toyota seeking to halve Japan car models as domestic market shrinks, report saysAuto News

Toyota is aiming to halve the number of car models it sells at home by 2025, a person briefed on the matter told Reuters.

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Nissan names new chief information officerAuto News

Nissan is getting a new chief information officer to oversee the Japanese carmaker's digital and information technology.

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Finbarr O'Neill to retire as CEO of J.D. Power; search for successor under wayAuto News

Finbarr O'Neill plans to retire as CEO of J.D. Power in March 2018. J.D.

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Luxury Rides, a Month at a Time (10/11/17)

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Trump could envision U.S. trade deal with Canada without MexicoAuto News

President Donald Trump said he would be open to doing a bilateral trade deal with Canada but not Mexico if talks between the three countries over NAFTA fall apart.

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Cadillac's Melody Lee to lead Book vehicle subscription expansionAuto News

Melody Lee, director of brand marketing, will be global director of Book by Cadillac, effective Nov. 1. She will oversee the car service program as it enters its "next phase of growth," according to Cadillac.

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CSX CEO apologizes for rail delaysAuto News

The CEO of CSX apologized for months of service disruptions that have affected automakers and other customers, but defended the railroad's operating strategy at a hearing called by federal regulators.

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CSX CEO Harrison apologizes; automakers complain about rail delaysAuto News

CSX's CEO apologized to customers for months of service disruptions at the railroad but defended his operating strategy at a hearing called by federal rail regulators.

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Audi makes actor think fasterAuto News

In the latest viral video to join our charts, Audi pairs up with social media site Reddit for a special "Ask Me Anything."

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FCA rescinds 368-hp rating on 2018 Jeep Wrangler's 4-cylinderAuto News

FCA has rescinded the information it filed with NHTSA concerning the power output of the 2.0-liter turbocharged I-4 engine it plans to put in some versions of the upcoming 2018 Jeep Wrangler.

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California DMV proposes relaxed regulations for self-driving carsAuto News

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is proposing more lenient state regulations to allow manufacturers to test and deploy self-driving cars.

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CSX CEO Harrison apologizes to rail customers, defends strategyAuto News

CSX's CEO apologized to customers for months of service disruptions at the No. 3 U.S. railroad but defended his operating strategy, at a hearing called by federal rail regulators.

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Mexico expects rough round of NAFTA talksAuto News

Mexico auto industry officials are bracing for hardball proposals from U.S. trade negotiators as the latest round of talks to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement gets underway.

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Car dealer, pro gambler Billy Walters reports to prisonAuto News

Billy Walters, mega car dealer and one of the most successful sports bettors in the U.S., is now in federal prison.

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India's order for 10,000 EVs highlights hurdles facing nation's marketAuto News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has kicked off India's race to turn all new light-vehicle sales electric by 2030. The largest order has gone to a company that hasn't commercially started producing the vehicles.

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Uber pushed limits of the law. Now comes the reckoningAuto News

The very attributes that set Uber on a rocket-ship trajectory -- a tendency to ignore rules, to compete with a mix of ferocity and paranoia -- have unleashed forces that are now dragging it back to down to earth.

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Another big challenge for autonomous car engineers: Energy efficiency Auto News

Autonomy and battery power could end up being at odds. That's because self-driving technology is a huge power drain.

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Kobe Steel admits it may have faked data on more productsAuto News

The scandal engulfing Kobe Steel deepened as the steel maker said it may have falsified data about two more products, intensifying concern that compromised material found its way into cars, trains and aircraft.

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NADA's Scarpelli says stair-step programs can damage brandsAuto News

Automakers' use of stair-step incentive programs could hurt consumer loyalty and weaken demand for the brand, said NADA Chairman Mark Scarpelli.

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NADA eyes beefed-up convention security after Vegas shootingAuto News

The National Automobile Dealers Association is reviewing security for its convention to take place in Las Vegas in March in light of the mass shooting there.

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The National Automobile Dealers Association is reviewing security for its convention to take place in Las Vegas in March in light of the mass shooting there.

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U.S. Chamber issues battle call to save NAFTAAuto News

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is sounding alarm bells about the need to preserve the North American Free Trade Agreement.

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Former auto dealer Hecker still in prisonAuto News

Former auto dealer Denny Hecker is still in federal prison, contrary to last week's reports by several news outlets that Hecker was released to a halfway house in Minneapolis.

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Porsche launches subscription pilot in AtlantaAuto News

Drivers in Atlanta can subscribe to drive a Porsche as part of a pilot program beginning in November. Porsche Passport will give members flexible access to Porsche's sports cars and other vehicles.

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Mazda signals new engine, design languageAuto News

Mazda will showcase future trends in drivetrain technology and exterior design with two concept cars at this month's Tokyo Motor Show.

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Hyundai retail program aims for faster transactions, more transparencyAuto News

Hyundai plans to roll out a new U.S. retail program by the beginning of 2018 that is aimed at reducing new-vehicle transaction time and increasing price transparency.

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Mercedes GLS to get luxe upgradeAuto News

The Mercedes-Benz GLS will get lighter and more luxurious when the next-generation large SUV goes on sale in 2019.

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Mercedes GLS to get lux upgradeAuto News

A new platform will mean a lighter, more luxurious Mercedes-Benz GLS.

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Honeywell to spin off turbocharger businessAuto News

Honeywell International will spin off its turbocharger business into a new publicly listed company by the end of 2018.

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It's no use honking. The robot at the wheel can't hear youAuto News

Drivers running into self-driving cars highlights an emerging clash between humans who treat traffic laws as guidelines and robocars that refuse to roll through a stop sign or exceed the speed limit.

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U.S. content in Mexican-built autos higher than argued, says industry groupAuto News

Mexico's main automotive industry group on Monday said U.S. content in vehicles made south of the border is far higher than Trump administration officials have argued.

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Panasonic aims to launch autonomous driving system in 2022 Auto News

Panasonic's autonomous driving system is expected to be launched in commercial vehicles as early as 2022, in a move that will likely help the Japanese company narrow its gap with rival suppliers in a highly competitive market.

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Nvidia introduces supercomputer for Level 5 driverless vehiclesAuto News

Nvidia has developed a supercomputer that will enable fully driverless vehicles. The artificial intelligence supplier introduced the latest iteration of its automated-driving platform

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Mazda signals new engine, design language with concepts at Tokyo show Auto News

Mazda will showcase future trends in drivetrain technology and exterior design with two concept cars at this this month's Tokyo Motor Show.

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Plan ahead to help daughters become dealersAuto News

In this QandA, the head of GM's Women's Retail Network discusses father-to-daughter dealership succession issues and more.

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Intel, LeBron James team up to build trust in autonomous carsAuto News

Intel has tapped LeBron James to headline a commercial touting autonomous cars.

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Virtual drives let buyers try features they usually don'tAuto News

Dealerships are using virtual reality test-drive videos, and augmented reality, to add flair to shoppers' mundane task of vehicle research.

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Waymo launches U.S. ad campaign to promote driverless car safety Auto News

Google's self-driving car affiliate Waymo and several groups are launching a campaign aimed at convincing skeptical Americans of what they say is the value and safety of driverless cars.

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GM acquires lidar company StrobeAuto News

GM has acquired lidar company Strobe, a move expected to help boost self-driving vehicle production and cut costs.

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Used-vehicle leasing to see 'big lift,' MUSA saysAuto News

MUSA Auto Finance has its sights set on a heavy leasing market, especially used-vehicle leasing. It just launched automated decisioning for leases submitted through Dealertrack, RouteOne and its own online portal.

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Ford taps Silicon Valley startup to build transportation softwareAuto News

Ford has begun to develop new transportation service applications using a software platform developed by Autonomic, a small Silicon Valley startup.

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Marchionne stokes Ferrari SUV interestAuto News

Sergio Marchionne confirmed speculation that Ferrari will make its first SUV while tamping down rumors that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles may part ways with Jeep.

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High-flying Hecker lands at halfway houseAuto News

Denny Hecker, the Minnesota megadealer and leasing giant who defrauded Chrysler Financial out of millions, is out of prison.

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Canadian union blasts GM over tweet, EquinoxAuto News

President Donald Trump isn't the only one who can take to Twitter and call automakers on the carpet.

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GM's defense maneuverAuto News

GM Defense LLC is expected to be operational by early 2018 as part of the automaker's Global Product Development organization.

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Supplier Continental sees potential in robo-taxisAuto News

Parts-making giant Continental is readying itself for a self-driving future projected to grow explosively in the coming years.

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Mitsubishi's make it or break it moment Auto News

In the waning days of 2017, the mainstream midsize crossover segment in the U.S. will get its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.

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After September's auto sales surge, what's next?Auto News

Like a bolt from the blue, the U.S. auto selling pace in September turned hotter than any month in the last 12 years. Automakers and analysts have a number of reasons why it happened. The more important question: Will it continue?

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Chevy Equinox inventory could hit 5-year low due to union strikeAuto News

U.S. inventory of the Equinox dropped to 43,453 vehicles, or a 41-day supply, at the beginning of October. Estimated inventory stood at an all-time high of 74,400 units, or a 66-day supply, in June.

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Ready or not, the 6-second ad is hereAuto News

Who needs a 30-second spot when you can get your point across in six seconds? Some dealers are beginning to experiment with the concept.

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How Gen Z will buy finance and insuranceAuto News

Generation Zers are nothing like their millennial predecessors, experts say. As customers, they will be more technologically familiar and transparency-conscious. As employees, they will be competitive more than collaborative.

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Takata's pain, Autoliv's gainAuto News

Takata's acquisition is nearly a done deal and should calm down the airbag market. But Sweden's Autoliv is busy snapping up the majority of the contracts it bids on.

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PSA's early hurdle in U.S. return Auto News

PSA's new app needs government and ride-hailing partners to make it successful.

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Denso to make EV and autonomous parts in TennesseeAuto News

Japanese giant supplier Denso has jumped to put EV and autonomous parts into production in Tennessee to prepare for the coming wave of planned vehicles.

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Why Honda is spending on shrinking segmentAuto News

Midsize sedan sales may be slipping, but that didn't stop Honda from investing $267 million on Accord production in Ohio.

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Trump pick no stranger to EPA air officeAuto News

President Donald Trump's pick to head the EPA's air office, who has opposed calls to regulate carbon as a pollutant, faces a tough confirmation fight from Senate Democrats and environmental groups.

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Nissan recall shows how strict Japan isAuto News

Nissan recalls every passenger vehicle it has sold in Japan over the past three years, thanks to an administrative gaffe.

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Toyota looks to past and future for TokyoAuto News

Toyota will update two of its most staid and storied nameplates at the Tokyo Motor Show while exploring new hybrid ideas with a sporty car and crossover concept.

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For Colorado store, feels like the first timeAuto News

The world-famous jukebox heroes helped Prestige Imports raise money for school music programs -- and its street cred -- by rockin' the dealership.

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Automakers, citing costs, consumer demand, say mpg standards unrealisticAuto News

Automotive trade groups told federal regulators they should revise light-vehicle fuel efficiency mandates approved in the final weeks of the Obama administration because the costs would be onerous and the standards do not reflect how cheap gas...

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Tesla in 'production hell' to meet Model 3 deadline, Musk saysAuto News

Tesla pushed back the reveal of its semi truck by three weeks as CEO Elon Musk focuses on boosting production of the Model 3 that the EV maker is counting on to dramatically increase sales.

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White House appoints economist to NHTSA deputy postAuto News

Heidi King, an economist with federal government and private-sector experience, has been appointed the new deputy administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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U.S. chamber warns against Trump's 'highly dangerous' NAFTA demandsAuto News

The nation's largest business lobby is urging the White House to drop some of its more controversial NAFTA proposals, including raising rules of origin thresholds to "extreme" levels.

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Hurricanes send Manheim used-car price index higherAuto News

Hurricane-driven demand sent the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index higher last month. Cox Automotive sees used-car prices and sales remaining high through November.

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An Empty Seat at the Top of NHTSA (10/6/17)

An empty seat at the top of NHTSA; U.S. Army to enlist GM fuel-cell tech?; Denso makes $1B bet on...
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U.S. traffic deaths jump in 2016 to decade-highAuto News

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says overall traffic deaths rose 2.6 percent last year, outpacing the increase in miles driven.

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2018 Jeep Wrangler to offer optional 386-hp 4-cylinder engineAuto News

The redesigned 2018 Jeep Wrangler will feature an optional turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 engine that produces 368 hp, according to documents FCA has filed with NHTSA.

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Denso to invest $1 billion in Tenn. to supply EVs, autonomous carsAuto News

Denso is placing a $1 billion bet that the U.S. auto sector's future is electric. The supplier will invest that much to expand its factory in Maryville, Tenn.

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GM 'in discussions' with U.S. military regarding new fuel cell platformAuto News

The automaker is developing a new fuel cell-powered platform called SURUS, or Silent Utility Rover Universal Superstructure, with a range of more than 400 miles.

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At NHTSA, staff shortages under Trump slow policy changesAuto News

A lack of senior, politically appointed officials at NHTSA has nearly frozen key decision-making at the safety agency, former NHTSA officials, consumer groups, lawmakers and some business leaders say.

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How Mercedes turned a 'crazy' idea into goldAuto News

A little more than 20 years ago, the Mercedes W163 rolled off the assembly line at the company's U.S. plant, launching the M class. It was a risky experiment that continues to pay big dividends.

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Toyota readies sporty, boxy hybrid concepts for TokyoAuto News

Toyota is taking its hybrid knowhow into new territory at the Tokyo Motor Show with electrified concepts for a sleek sporty coupe and big boxy crossover.

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Japan regulator finds flawed inspection procedures at 5 Nissan plantsAuto News

Japan's transport ministry said inspections at five of six plants making Nissan vehicles found stamps of certified technicians on documents signing off checks by non-certified technicians on vehicles sold locally.

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Toyota granted dismissal of U.S. criminal charge in unintended-acceleration caseAuto News

A federal judge dismissed a criminal charge against Toyota after the automaker completed three years of monitoring as part of a $1.2 billion settlement over claims of sudden unintended acceleration in its vehicles.

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Detroit wins U.S. grant to improve mobility in 4 neighborhoodsAuto News

The federal government granted $2.

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Strike Saps Supplies of Chevy Equinox (10/5/17)

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Mitsubishi recalls Lancer again for Takata inflatorAuto News

For the second time, Mitsubishi is recalling more than 66,000 Lancer models for a potential Takata airbag problem.

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