2017年11月30日 星期四

Regional director, accountant Gary Jones slated to become next UAW presidentAuto News

Gary Jones, a UAW regional director and certified public accountant based in Kansas City, Mo., is slated to become the union's next president.

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VW's Diess says 'Chattanooga is our first choice' to build new EVs for the U.S. Auto News

VW's plant in Tennessee is the company's leading candidate to build its upcoming lineup of electric vehicles, according to high-ranking brand officials speaking in Germany and at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Toyota Off-Road Concept Evokes FJ Cruiser (11/30/17)

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Senators search for path to bring self-driving legislation to a voteAuto News

The Senate sponsors of legislation governing self-driving cars are searching for an expedited way to get a floor vote after momentum on the bill stalled in recent weeks.

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Toyota plans California fuel cell plant to make power, hydrogenAuto News

Toyota said it will build a renewable fuel-cell power-generation plant, plus a hydrogen fueling station, to support its operations at the Port of Long Beach in California.

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GM slashing lidar cost to $10,000 for self-driving carsAuto News

GM expects its next-generation lidar technology for autonomous vehicles to cost roughly $10,000 -- removing a significant hurdle for the mass-production of self-driving vehicles.

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Porsche likely to add 911 plug-in hybrid variant, CEO saysAuto News

The Porsche 911 will likely get a plug-in hybrid variant mid-way through its next generation, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume says.

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Elon Musk wants to build Chicago area express trainAuto News

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to add a high-speed train between the Loop and O'Hare International Airport has drawn interest from a big name: Elon Musk.

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How Ford plans to market the gasoline-electric F-150Auto News

Ford, despite customer priorities for trucks, is plowing ahead with a gasoline-electric version of the crazy-popular F-150, the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. since the Reagan administration.

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Avis tests fully connected wireless car fleet in Kansas CityAuto News

Avis launched its first fleet of cars that are fully connected to the internet, other vehicles, and to the car rental company via wireless technology in a bid to enhance fleet management.

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Ford looks beyond longtime ad agency WPP; hires new firm for some Lincoln workAuto News

Ford has moved outside of longtime ad agency WPP for help on a new campaign for the 2018 Lincoln Navigator, tapping New York firm Laundry Service.

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Ford looks beyond longtime ad agency WPP; hires new firm for some Lincoln workAuto News

Ford has moved outside of longtime ad agency WPP for help on a new campaign for the 2018 Lincoln Navigator, tapping New York firm Laundry Service.

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Toyota wades again in crossover waters with FT-AC conceptAuto News

Toyota is testing the baby crossover waters again with another concept -- this time the FT-AC, for "future Toyota adventure concept" -- aimed squarely at the outdoorsy lifestyle of sunny California.

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2017年11月29日 星期三

Volvo plans to charge $600 a month for XC40 subscription serviceAuto News

Volvo Cars will allow customers to subscribe to the 2019 XC40 compact crossover for a flat fee of $600 a month.

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Lexus Gives RX a Stretch (11/29/17)

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Nissan adding new gateway crossover with KicksAuto News

Nissan, looking to further capitalize on the crossover craze, is adding the Kicks as a gateway to the brand's light truck lineup. With the Kicks, Nissan will join Fiat with two entries in the subcompact crossover segment.

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Mazda6 adds turbo, high-end trim to stand out in waning sedan marketAuto News

Mazda, looking to inject new life into lagging sales of the Mazda6 and keep pace with strong redesigned rivals from Toyota and Honda, is updating uts midsize sedan, adding a high-end trim line, optional turbocharged engine and design updates...

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UAW caucus to nominate new leadership amid corruption probe, failed organizing Auto News

Following failed organizing drives and an ongoing federal corruption probe, hundreds of UAW officials are expected to meet this week in Detroit to select a slate of new candidates to lead the union.

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ZF chairman resigns amid reports of power struggleAuto News

ZF Friedrichshafen said its supervisory board chairman, Giorgio Behr, was stepping down. Handelsblatt said the move was due to a power struggle between Behr and the company's owners.

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Lexus stretches RX crossover to add optional third rowAuto News

The RX is Lexus' top seller and the best-selling luxury vehicle in the U.S., but dealers have clamored for a family-friendly version for years.

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New Lexus LX boosts cargo space by 15%Auto News

While Lexus was unwrapping its first three-row RX with more seats for growing families, it was also introducing a new version of the big LX SUV for buyers who want fewer seats and more cargo space.

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Fading CLS gets fifth seat, new 6-cylinderAuto News

Mercedes-Benz hopes to reverse a significant U.S. sales decline for the car when the third generation arrives next fall.

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BMW says roadster will be top-selling i8Auto News

BMW expects its new i8 roadster to dominate the sales mix in the i8 plug-in hybrid family when it goes on sale in the spring. The open-top two-seater will join a freshened version of the i8 coupe also going on sale in the spring.

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Kia, Alfa finalists for North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year for first timeAuto News

Kia and Alfa Romeo have for the first time ever been named finalists for the North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year Awards.

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Mulvaney juggles CFPB and budget office; court rejects bid to block Trump appointmentAuto News

It's a busy time to be Mick Mulvaney. Even before the president's budget director also had to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, he faced a daunting December.

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Mulvaney juggles CFPB and budget office; court rejects bid to block Trump appointmentAuto News

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Automakers pledge ethical minerals sourcing for electric carsAuto News

Leading carmakers including Volkswagen and Toyota pledged to uphold ethical and socially responsible standards in their purchases of minerals for an expected boom in electric vehicle production.

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Taco truck halts GM autonomous car's cruise through city streetsAuto News

A self-driving Chevy Bolt drove more than two miles in San Francisco in its media debut, but double-parked cars and traffic cones tripped up the computer driver, and a taco truck stumped the machine.

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Zoox gives first look at startup's mysterious robotaxiAuto News

Zoox, the startup with the funny name, is ready to show some of what it has been up to on San Francisco's streets.

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Velodyne rolls out smaller, more powerful lidar sensorAuto News

Lidar supplier Velodyne, which made a name for itself with its spinning, coffee-can shaped laser sensors, has a new look. The company introduced its latest lidar sensor for automated driving.

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Speed hurts quality at Tesla, some workers sayAuto News

After Tesla's Model S sedans and Model X crossovers roll off the company's assembly line, the electric vehicles usually make another stop -- for repairs, nine current and former employees have told Reuters.

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Tesla Semi trucks ordered by DHL, Canada's Fortigo FreightAuto News

DHL and Fortigo Freight Services, one of Canada's largest fleet management companies, said they had preordered Tesla's electric truck unveiled earlier this month to test on limited routes.

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2017年11月28日 星期二

Under 2018 Jeep Wrangler's familiar sheet metal, a modern-day technology-overhaulAuto News

The redesigned 2018 Jeep Wrangler may look similar to its immediate predecessor, but above the skid plates and beneath the removable top, fans of the off-roader will notice the upgrades incorporated into the first Wrangler redesign since 2006.

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Hyundai workers resume production of Kona SUV after 2-day strikeAuto News

Hyundai workers resumed production of the Kona SUV late Tuesday, ending a near two-day strike over the company's decision to expand the model's output ahead of its launch in the United States.

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Chevy's new speed king to go topless with price of $123,995Auto News

The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 convertible is expected to go on sale in the spring, alongside the coupe, starting at $123,995. The coupe will start at $119,995.

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Subaru reloads in key crossover segment with 3-row AscentAuto News

The all-new Ascent launches streaking Subaru right back into the hotly contested three-row crossover segment, one that the brand has not been able to tap since output of the ill-fated Tribeca ended in 2014.

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Lincoln to launch month-to-month subscription service in 2018Auto News

Customers will be able to lease Lincoln vehicles on a monthly basis for a single fee that includes insurance, maintenance, roadside assistance and pickup and delivery.

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Lincoln rebrands MKX as Nautilus as brand drops confusing MK nameAuto News

Say hello to the Lincoln Nautilus and goodbye to the brand's "MK" naming scheme that some customers still haven't deciphered after more than a decade.

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Infiniti banks on retooled QX50 to pad U.S. salesAuto News

Infiniti, already one of the fastest growing luxury brands, aims to give itself a bigger boost with a technology-laden crossover that one executive calls the most important vehicle in the brand's history.

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Toyota introduces next-generation driver assist technologyAuto News

Toyota's advanced driver assist technology is getting smarter, but still a long way from taking over the wheel, the automaker says.

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U.S. court rejects bid to block Trump from appointing interim CFPB headAuto News

A U.S. district court denied a temporary restraining order to prevent President Trump from naming an interim director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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VW packs I.D. Crozz EV with smart motors Auto News

The VW I.D. Crozz, due in 2020, will be powered by a pair of electric motors, one on each axle, with a combined output of 302 hp. Each motor can operate together or separately as conditions demand.

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Porsche's championship year tops viral listAuto News

Porsche's celebration of its FIA World Endurance Championship topped our list of viral videos for the week.

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AutoNews Now: Spiffs add cheer to Nov. U.S. sales

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Technicians win wage discrimination settlement with New Jersey dealerAuto News

Eight technicians at a New Jersey Ford dealership won a legal settlement last week in a discriminatory wage dispute that claimed Chinese workers were paid less than than U.S. employees to do the same jobs.

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Waymo-Uber trial delayed over new evidenceAuto News

A federal judge overseeing the high-profile patent theft case between Waymo and Uber delayed the beginning of the trial after new information emerged from a former Uber employee.

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Brose to invest $105 million, add 300 jobs at two Michigan operationsAuto News

German auto supplier Brose plans to invest $105 million over five years at its U.S. headquarters in Auburn Hills and its New Boston manufacturing plant, adding 300 jobs.

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CFPB political circus enters second day with more memos, protestsAuto News

It's day two of the political circus engulfing the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau with dueling bosses still asserting they're both in charge.

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Yanfeng JV to lay off 345 at Detroit area plantAuto News

Auto supplier joint venture Yanfeng US Automotive Interiors plans to lay off 345 employees at its Highland Park plant near Detroit, according to a notice filed with the state of Michigan.

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How vendors help dealerships maximize dataAuto News

In this QandA, John Griffin explains how Cox Automotive's performance managers will help dealerships interpret the data in their DMS and plot a course of action.

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Faraday Future said to be struggling to raise cashAuto News

Jia Yueting, who once boasted he would leapfrog Tesla, faces a new hurdle as his U.S. electric car startup struggles to raise a $500 million funding round, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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Future dealers need product presenters, not salespeopleAuto News

As automotive retailers tweak their business models, the number and type of employees needed change dramatically.

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2017年11月27日 星期一

Toyota sounds 'now or never' alarm with management shuffle Auto News

Sounding one of his most dire warnings yet about the rapidly changing auto industry, Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda says his company faces a 'now or never' competition for survival and is shuffling management to tackle the challenge.

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Mulvaney has vilified the CFPB -- now he's promising to fix it Auto News

Mick Mulvaney, who once called the CFPB the 'worst kind' of government entity, vowed to keep the agency open while making changes that protect people without choking off capitalism.

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Opioid Addictions Rise at U.S. Auto Plants (11/27/2017)

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Senate asks Uber why hack of 57 million users' info wasn't disclosedAuto News

Congress wants answers from Uber about why it failed to disclose a massive data breach in October 2016 until last week and how information on 57 million accounts may have been compromised.

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U.S. auto sales pace expected to normalize in NovemberAuto News

New-vehicle sales in the U.S. are expected to normalize after two consecutive months of unseasonably strong results. November U.S. auto sales forecasts call for a 1 percent decrease to 3.5 percent increase compared to November 2016.

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Shared self-driving cars could slash demand for sedans, KPMG study says Auto News

Ride services using self-driving vehicles could slash by more than half demand for owner-driven sedans in the United States by 2030, according to a new KPMG study.

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Toyota isolated with hydrogen bet as EV movement growsAuto News

Toyota, which has made a big bet on hydrogen-powered cars, looks more isolated as industry rivals double down on plug-in EVs as the dominant technology in the emerging post-fossil fuel era.

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Vice President Pence to meet with Detroit 3 officialsAuto News

Vice President Mike Pence will meet with top officials from General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler later on Monday, the White House said in a statement.

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Why Congress should be concerned about floorplan interestAuto News

Congress is deep into the process of rewriting the tax code for a first time in a generation, and the stakes for our industry and the economy couldn't be higher.

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Next act in CFPB drama comes when dueling bosses show up to leadAuto News

The next act in the drama over who runs the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau begins Monday when two people are expected to show up to lead the agency. A federal judge will decide who's in charge.

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2017年11月26日 星期日

Volvo's new North America CEO hits the road in first month on the jobAuto News

Anders Gustafsson, Volvo Cars' newly minted CEO of North America, spent little time in the office during his first month on the job.

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GM offering 'flex cash' incentivesAuto News

GM is offering a new incentive program for its Chevrolet dealers that some argue resembles controversial stair-step incentive plans and gives unfair advantages to larger retailers.

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Genesis split remains an open wound for Hyundai dealersAuto News

Hyundai Motor America and its dealers still are struggling to resolve differences over the spinoff of the Genesis retail network.

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Mazda's Kogai on rebuilding for a U.S. revivalAuto News

CEO Masamichi Kogai is busy building pint-sized Mazda Motor Corp. into an automaker able to compete on the global stage with the biggest rivals. But first, Mazda is trying to fix operations in the U.S.

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Vehicle subscription services expandAuto News

Do you plan to buy, lease or subscribe? That could be a common question from lenders and dealerships as vehicle subscription services grow as an alternative to car ownership in coming years.

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GM to lay out vision for autonomous vehiclesAuto News

Thursday's event with Wall Street investors is expected to focus on GM's mobility and self-driving vehicle business, which some analysts have valued as high as $30 billion.

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Alliance ramps up Silicon Valley operationsAuto News

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance is ramping up in Silicon Valley with plans to expand operations there, integrate new partner Mitsubishi and step up work on self-driving cars.

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Opioid crisis arrives on auto industry's doorstepAuto News

The nation's opioid crisis has permeated auto plants, where the physically demanding, repetitive jobs workers perform can foster dependence on pain relievers.

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L.A. Auto Show previewAuto News

If October's Tokyo auto show lacked any meaningful production debuts that consumers could bank on, this week's Los Angeles auto show will help fill the void.

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Ex-Nissan dealer's big win reversedAuto News

Ex-Nissan dealer Mike Kahn won a $256 million jury verdict in his lengthy fraud case against Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. But a judge dismissed the verdict.

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How the Detroit 3 deal with drugsAuto News

Under the UAW's contracts, seeking help for subtance abuse could save your job.

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Businesses see opportunities in servicing driverless fleetsAuto News

As Waymo's competitors begin to finalize plans for self-driving taxi fleets, companies are rushing to meet back-end demands that may arise from these networks, hoping to establish a permanent place in the self-driving economy.

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CarGurus IPO reveals investors' enthusiasmAuto News

CarGurus and its rivals point to its successful IPO as evidence of the rising interest among investors in third-party shopping sites.

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Brandfon Honda ran the numbers, and went grid-neutralAuto News

Brandfon Honda is one of only three U.S. Honda stores to reach electric grid neutrality, meaning that the amount of energy used from renewable sources equals or exceeds the amount consumed from local electric utilities.

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2017年11月25日 星期六

Uber re-focuses on self-driving initiativeAuto News

After a tumultuous 2017, it was unclear what direction Uber would go under its new CEO. Last week the ride-hailing giant showed it still is charging ahead with plans to deploy autonomous vehicles.

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Injury leads to opioid addition for Ford assembly plant workerAuto News

Recovering from surgery for an injury suffered on the assembly line, Patrick Kullman was in pain and began seeking out co-workers with drug connections. They weren't difficult to find.

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AutoNation CEO sees auto industry transfored, but not personal car useAuto News

AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson says there is a revolution in the sharing marketplace on the way, but it won't have much effect on personal use of cars.

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Trump has legal power to put Mulvaney in charge of consumer bureauAuto News

President Trump has the clear legal authority to name a temporary director for the CFPB, an independent agency that Republicans argue has become too powerful, federal officials said Saturday.

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2017年11月24日 星期五

Hyundai fuel cell crossover spiedAuto News

Spy photographers recently captured the Hyundai FCEV, revealing the crossover's styling cues are largely carried over from a concept that debuted in August. The production FCEV will be formally introduced at CES in January.

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Jittery over the future, some dealers decide to sellAuto News

Buy-sell advisers say the number of sellers coming to market has escalated, largely because of auto retailing's uncertain future.

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Mazda plans new SUV for U.S. growthAuto News

Mazda CEO Masamichi Kogai concedes his company is still in transition mode, four years after predicting U.S. sales would hit 400,000 a year. Now, he says the resurgence will start in earnest in 2019.

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2017年11月23日 星期四

Jeep plans optional soft-top on Scrambler pickupAuto News

The Jeep Scrambler #8212; FCA's planned Wrangler-based pickup #8212; will come with an optional droptop, Automotive News has learned.

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Off-lease trucks race toward marketAuto News

A fresh surge of vehicles coming off leases in 2018 will include more light trucks and fewer cars. Increasingly, they'll have low mileage and higher price tags.

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China's SF Motors prepares to pounce on U.S. EV marketAuto News

Chinese startup SF Motors says it's learned a lesson from watching the flashy, short life cycles of competitors.

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Maserati's program changes 'unfair,' NY judge rulesAuto News

A New York administrative judge ruled that proposed changes to Maserati's incentive program and franchise agreement were "unfair," confirming a previous decision.

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2017年11月22日 星期三

BMW recalls all i3 electric vehiclesAuto News

BMW is recalling all 2014-18 i3 electric vehicles for higher risk of neck injuries to smaller people in the driver's seat who aren't wearing seat belts, according to recall documents.

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Why Scandal-Plagued Uber Is Still ‘Attractive’ (11/22/17)

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Electric vehicle sales process #39;inconsistent' among brands, new study findsAuto News

As the auto industry prepares to introduce a wave of electric vehicles over the next few years, some U.S. dealerships are ill-prepared for the rollout, a new study says.

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Maserati's program changes 'unfair', NY judge rulesAuto News

A New York administrative judge ruled that proposed changes to Maserati's incentive program and franchise agreement were "unfair," confirming a previous decision.

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BMW's cycle 'hyperloop' is a vision for fast, pollution-free city travelAuto News

As China seeks to restrict the use of private cars in its congested and polluted megacities, BMW sees an elevated cycleway as a way to encourage commuters to travel around urban areas on two wheels.

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Lyft wins permit to test self-driving cars in CaliforniaAuto News

Ride-hailing firm Lyft has secured a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California, taking it one step further in the race with several other companies to bring self-driving cars to the masses.

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Audi races to the mallAuto News

Audi's off to the races this holiday season.

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Delinquency uptick no cause for concern, TransUnion saysAuto News

The 60-day delinquency rate climbed in the third quarter, but that needn't worry the industry, TransUnion said.

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Trump nominates Michigan dealer David Fischer for ambassador to MoroccoAuto News

President Donald Trump nominated The Suburban Collection CEO David Fischer to be the U.S. ambassador in Morocco.

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Tesla blows through $8,000 every minute amid Model 3 woesAuto News

Over the past 12 months, electric-car maker Tesla has been burning money at a clip of about $8,000 a minute (or $480,000 an hour), Bloomberg data show.

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Trump's hopes for quick NAFTA deal are dimming as talks slowAuto News

After three months of talks, the United States, Canada and Mexico remain miles apart on a deal to update the region's flagship trade pact.

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Uber paid hackers to delete stolen data on 57 million peopleAuto News

Hackers stole the personal data of 57 million customers and drivers from Uber Technologies, a massive breach that the company concealed for more than a year.

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2017年11月21日 星期二

Apple scientists share rare peek at autonomous vehicle researchAuto News

Apple's internal research on how self-driving cars can better spot cyclists and pedestrians with fewer sensors has been posted online, in what appears to be the company's first publicly disclosed paper on autonomous vehicles.

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Subaru readies special editions to mark 50 years in U.S.Auto News

Subaru of America's entire vehicle lineup will have a role in celebrating the company's 50th anniversary in the U.S.

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NADA fights to save floorplan interest deduction in Senate tax billAuto News

NADA hopes to whip up grassroots support to block a provision in the U.S. Senate's tax bill that would limit the ability of dealers to write off interest expense on vehicle inventories.

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Ford may exit some S. American markets, analyst saysAuto News

Ford is on the verge of taking dramatic action to turn around its money-losing business in South America, including possibly exiting some markets, an analyst said after meeting with two company executives.

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Key Safety Signs Final Deal to Buy Takata (11/21/17)

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Ala., N.C. present stark differences in bid for Toyota-Mazda factoryAuto News

Alabama and North Carolina are the last remaining candidates in the running to land the Toyota-Mazda $1.6 billion joint factory, presenting stark differences spanning from production costs to talent availability.

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FCC to vote to repeal 'net neutrality' rulesAuto News

The chairman of the FCC plans to repeal a 2015 order that barred internet service providers from blocking or slowing down consumer access to web content. It appears to be a victory for automakers.

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Tesla invites Model 3 reservation holders to design their carsAuto News

Tesla started summoning non-employee Model 3 reservation holders to configure their cars, a sign of progress for the sedan plagued by production problems.

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Subaru Ascent takes shape ahead of L.A. introAuto News

The official unveiling of the 2019 Subaru Ascent is just days away but spy photographers have spotted the three-row crossover out testing.

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Key Safety Systems signs deal to acquire Takata for $1.6 billionAuto News

Key Safety Systems said it signed the long awaited definitive agreement to acquire Takata for $1.6 billion. The announcement comes weeks after the formal deal was submitted in bankruptcy court.

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Ford, Mahindra open to teaming up on electric cars in IndiaAuto News

Ford and its Indian partner Mahindra and Mahindra could create their own EV line in India to help battle pollution from the vehicles clogging the nation's roads.

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NAFTA nations lock horns on U.S. auto demands as fifth round endsAuto News

Negotiators square off on Tuesday for the last time in a fifth round of talks to rework NAFTA, with a stalemate brewing on a contentious proposal to ramp up regional content for autos.

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2017年11月20日 星期一

Lincoln's freshened 2019 MKC gets new mesh grille, techAuto News

The freshened 2019 MKC compact crossover, due in showrooms next summer, features new infotainment and safety technology and the mesh grille found on Lincoln's newest products.

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Canada, Mexico to confront U.S. auto content demands at NAFTA talksAuto News

Canada and Mexico will not make counterproposals to American demands for tougher NAFTA automotive content rules but instead will question and rebut them on Monday, people familiar with the talks said Monday.

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Uber hit with $8.9 million fine in Colorado over unqualified driversAuto News

Colorado regulators fined Uber after finding the ride-services company allowed 57 people to drive with invalid driver's licenses or other offenses that would have disqualified them.

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Dealership lobbyist Jonathan Morrison named NHTSA's top lawyerAuto News

The White House appointed Jonathan Morrison, a former lobbyist with ties to auto dealerships, as chief counsel of NHTSA.

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Mahindra prepares 'brand journey' to launch passenger vehicles in U.S. Auto News

India's Mahindra and Mahindra, preparing to launch an off-road vehicle in the U.S., will take a "thoughtful" approach to marketing on-road passenger vehicles next, company officials said Monday.

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Toyota puts U.S. workers on alert: Made-in-Japan Camrys cheaperAuto News

Toyota issued an unsettling warning to Kentucky workers building its top-selling Camry sedan: Cut costs now or face an uncertain future.

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At NAFTA table, Canada and Mexico question U.S. demands for auto content Auto News

Canada and Mexico will not make counterproposals to American demands for tougher NAFTA automotive content rules but instead will question and rebut them on Monday, people familiar with the talks said Monday.

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Uber Buying 24,000 Self-Driving Volvos (11/20/17)

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James Crellin, former director of communications at GM, diesAuto News

James Crellin, former director of communications at General Motors, where he worked for 25 years after a short career in journalism, died Nov. 4 at his home in Michigan. He was 81.

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Fiat Chrysler under pressure to recall Chrysler Pacifica minivans for potential stalling issueAuto News

The Center for Auto Safety is asking the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to open an investigation and issue an immediate recall of the Chrysler Pacifica, which the group says represents an "unreasonable risk" because of a stalling...

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Ford to offer plug-in hybrid police sedanAuto News

Starting next summer, Ford will sell a plug-in hybrid version of its Fusion-based police sedan that will have an electric range of 21 miles.

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Honda to use Facebook to find owners with defective Takata airbagsAuto News

Honda will use Facebook's custom-audiences tool to find car owners with defective Takata airbags.

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2017年11月19日 星期日

How critical is the EV tax credit?Auto News

Salespeople would be sad to see the federal tax credit on plug-in electric vehicles disappear. But they're not so sure it's necessary to keep customers interested in EVs.

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Ghosn determined to bring Renault, Nissan, Mitsu closerAuto News

Carlos Ghosn retired this year as CEO of Nissan. But as CEO of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, he continues to lay out strategies to make the three automakers larger and more profitable.

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Tesla's magic show diverts attention away from its problemsAuto News

Few companies can propose to take on both Freightliner and Ferrari in one night. But the dollars-and-sense business of automaking remains a deep and daily challenge for Tesla.

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Economists expect sales of used cars to rise in '18Auto News

In contrast to new-vehicle sales, U.S. used-vehicle sales will rise in 2018, even as prices soften, on rising volumes of off-lease vehicles, economists forecast.

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Infiniti's new turbo engine delivers fuel efficiency, performanceAuto News

Nissan engineers have succeeded in commercializing variable compression engine technology for the new Infiniti QX50.

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AutoNation's CEO anticipated upheaval, likes his chancesAuto News

Where do vanishing new-vehicle profits, a slumping U.S. market and an uncertain auto retail future leave AutoNation? CEO Mike Jackson says he's been preparing for years and likes the company's odds to succeed.

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GM maps route to profitable EV portfolioAuto News

The ambitious forecasts suggest that GM has surmounted some of the cost hurdles that make electric vehicles difficult to sell at prices that are affordable to consumers and profitable to the manufacturer. But other big challenges remain.

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Dude, where's my flying car?Auto News

After a century of failed efforts to make vehicles that can soar above gridlocked traffic, the idea that such contraptions are "just around the corner" might not be so far-fetched.

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NAFTA defense strategies face political pitfallsAuto News

The business community may have some options in trying to save the North American Free Trade Agreement from potential termination at the hands of President Donald Trump. But they are neither clear nor easy.

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PSA closes failing Berlin car sharingAuto News

While PSA Group works on fine-tuning its mobility services in the United States, it is learning from at least one failed operation launched in Europe.

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Mercedes to open Atlanta headquarters in MarchAuto News

By next fall, about 1,000 employees of the brand's U.S. distribution arm should be back under one roof for the first time since July 2015,

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Dealer Jim Gramm puts managers on path to ownershipAuto News

Dealer Jim Gramm did what few are able to do: Go from sales to ownership. Now, as he grows his group, he wants to help other GMs do what he did.

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New technology shakes up the purchasing departmentAuto News

As automakers look for advanced technologies, their unfamiliar suppliers are bringing new ideas to old purchasing departments.

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Why is catalytic converter supplier BASF smiling?Auto News

Tougher fuel economy and emissions regulations will require new engine designs, and more work for the company.

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Autoliv relearns lean manufacturingAuto News

Autoliv adopted lean manufacturing practices years ago -- and then found out that it needed a refresher course.

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Lithia a winner on Wall St.Auto News

Of the six publicly traded new-vehicle dealership groups, Lithia Motors Inc. #8212; which prioritized U.S. acquisitions over share buybacks #8212; has drawn the most applause from Wall Street.

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Dealership's refresher class lures buyers backAuto News

Subaru Superstore of Chandler has found a way for its customers to willingly come back to the store in droves.

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Mexico, Canada shun U.S. demands for higher auto content under NAFTA Auto News

Divisions over updating NAFTA showed no sign of easing on Sunday as Mexico and Canada signaled they would not offer counterproposals to American demands for far stronger automotive content rules, Reuters reported, citing people with knowledge of the...

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Two-thirds of U.S. vehicles with Takata airbags still not fixedAuto News

Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. vehicles containing defective Takata airbag inflators remain unrepaired as automakers have made varying degrees of progress addressing the largest recall ever.

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NAFTA talks, with little movement, may end in stalemate Auto News

Talks to update NAFTA appeared to be in danger of grinding toward a stalemate amid complaints of American negotiators' inflexibility, people familiar with the process said on Sunday.

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Nissan hints at building new U.S. assembly plant Auto News

Nissan is squeezing all it can from its U.S. assembly plants and will need to build a new factory if it keeps growing in the lucrative American auto market, a top executive says.

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2017年11月18日 星期六

Ghosn says Nissan alliance will lean on suppliers for growthAuto News

Carlos Ghosn has big visions for the growth of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. And to make it happen, he knows he must lean on parts suppliers like never before.

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Accord and Camry midsize sedans draw full-size marketing pushAuto News

The marketing efforts underway at Toyota and Honda aren't just about the horse race or bragging rights.

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A true challenger to the king of coolAuto News

Volvo may be the one brand that can usurp Tesla's reign as the king of cool electric cars.

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At NAFTA table, "no fireworks" but few signs of progress Auto News

Negotiators at high stakes talks to update NAFTA have so far kept their tempers but are not making much progress on tough American demands that could sink the 1994 trade pact, a well-placed source told Reuters on Saturday.

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Honda recalls 900,000 minivans to inspect, repair tip-prone seats Auto News

Honda is recalling about 900,000 minivans because second-row seats may tip forward if not properly latched after being adjusted.

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2017年11月17日 星期五

How factory can help turn browsers into buyersAuto News

A study points to a lack of coordination between automakers and retailers on presenting inventory, messaging, search engine marketing and website layouts.

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Waymo gives clues to its business plan for tomorrowAuto News

The first fully self-driving cars will be in ride-hailing fleets, which Waymo says will lead to learning more about the tech and how consumers use it.

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Ford dropping C-Max in U.S.Auto News

Ford's decision ends a six-year run for a once-promising nameplate doomed by sluggish electrified vehicle demand and overstated mileage claims.

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Nissan will send U.S.-built Titans to ChinaAuto News

Nissan will ship the U.S.-built Titan pickup to China as the company and its Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance explore more commercial opportunities around the world.

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Should Tesla stop building cars?Auto News

Could Tesla have avoided "manufacturing hell" by sticking with what it's good at like Apple and not producing its own products?

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Michigan retail chain in shadow of Detroit 3, others bet early on Tesla Semi Auto News

Customers are starting to place orders for Tesla's new all-electric Semi, including Walmart and a grocery chain in the Detroit 3 automakers' backyard.

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U.S. rejects Ford, Mazda petitions to delay recall of Takata airbagsAuto News

NHTSA turned down a petition by Ford and Mazda to delay -- for additional testing -- the recall of about 3 million vehicles with potentially defective airbag inflators made by Takata.

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Musk reopens fundraising playbook to launch Semi, RoadsterAuto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is turning to a tried-and-true source of financing for his unprofitable car company -- paying customers willing to wait years for delivery of shiny new wheels.

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Tesla Truck: Game-Changer or Distraction? (11/17/17)

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Wells Fargo dismisses head of consumer lending Auto News

Franklin Codel, the head of consumer lending at Wells Fargo, was fired over unsuitable communications he had with a former employee, the bank said, the latest upheaval at a lender roiled by scandal for more than a year.

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Jay Amestoy, retired head of PR for Mazda, dies after lengthy illnessAuto News

Jay Amestoy, who spent more than two decades at the public relations helm at Mazda North America and previously worked in public relations for Volkswagen Group of America, died late Thursday at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota of complications...

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U.S. chamber warns Trump of political pain over NAFTA's demise Auto News

The lead negotiators for the three NAFTA countries joined the latest round of talks as the Chamber of Commerce warned that an American pullout would hit hardest some key swing states that President Trump captured on his road to office.

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Wall Street ponders impact of Tesla Semi, RoadsterAuto News

The features of Tesla's new Semi truck steamrolled Wall Street expectations, with an estimated 500-mile driving range that was almost double what analysts had modeled.

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Michigan retail chain in shadow of Detroit 3, J.B. Hunt bet early on Tesla Semi Auto News

Customers are starting to place orders for Tesla's new all-electric Semi, including a grocery chain in the Detroit 3 automakers' backyard.

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Toyota plots return to EVs, this time in AsiaAuto News

Selling EVs in China and India will mark the return of Toyota into the battery-powered market after halting production of the electric RAV4 in 2014.

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VW to spend over $40B on EVs, autonomy pushAuto News

Volkswagen approved a five-year spending plan that aims to further the company's goal of transforming itself into a leading force in electric vehicles and autonomous transportation.

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U.S. probes 415,000 VW vehicles for airbag problemsAuto News

NHTSA opened an investigation into potential airbag failures in 415,000 Volkswagen vehicles after the company issued a recall for the same issue in 2015.

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VW weighs $85 billion spending plan in tilt toward EVsAuto News

Volkswagen AG is discussing a $85 billion, five-year investment plan that would considerably increase the company's commitment to electric vehicles, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Porsche mulls a hybrid variant of 911Auto News

Porsche is considering adding battery power to the 911, making the top variant of the iconic sports car a hybrid, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Nissan cites staff shortage for improper plant testsAuto News

Nissan blamed a lack of trained staff for improper inspections at Japan factories and will increase the number of inspectors to improve compliance.

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Michigan retail chain in shadow of Detroit 3 bets on Tesla Semi Auto News

Tesla's Semi is headed for the grocery stores in the backyard of the Detroit 3.

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2017年11月16日 星期四

Tesla revives Roadster with a range of 620 milesAuto News

Refundable deposits of $50,000 are being taken now for the supercar, Tesla says, with output slated to begin in 2020. The full price of the base model: $200,000.

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Tesla aims to upend commercial trucking with electric Semi Auto News

The EV maker says the Semi formally unveiled Thursday will provide "a far better experience" for long-haul truck operators, while enhancing road safety and significantly slicing cargo transportation costs.

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Canada open to Mexico's 5-year NAFTA review proposal Auto News

Canada is open to a Mexican proposal to review NAFTA every five years instead of terminating the deal automatically if it is not renegotiated, as the United States has demanded.

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Kia prices Stinger sport sedan from $32,800Auto News

Kia is adopting competitive pricing on the rwd Stinger to help establish a foothold in the competitive compact luxury sport sedan market.

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NAFTA bargainers zero in on light-vehicle content rulesAuto News

NAFTA negotiators are set to give the most attention to rules for regional content, including light vehicles, in the latest round of trade talks, according to an agenda obtained by Bloomberg.

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Search for Answers on Exploding Sunroofs (11/16/17)

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8 things to watch as Tesla unwraps big rig Auto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has promised a truck that will 'out-torque any diesel semi' and drive 'like a sports car.'

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Toyota preps another small crossover concept Auto News

Toyota will unwrap a small crossover concept vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show geared toward outdoor enthusiasts and urban dwellers. It will be the third crossover concept introduced this year based on the company's new modular platform.

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Facebook updates ad features to convert mobile shoppersAuto News

Facebook has updated two of the platform's ad tools to better serve the auto industry in its quest to reach mobile shoppers.

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FCA to offer split, dual-function tailgate on Ram 1500, spy photos revealAuto News

Spy photographers have caught confirmation that at least some versions of the next-generation Ram 1500 pickup will have a new dual-function tailgate, capable of dropping down or opening up french door style.

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Infiniti rolls out industry-first variable compression engineAuto News

When the next-generation Infiniti QX50 crossover arrives next year as a 2019 model, it will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine introducing a technology never seen before in a regular production vehicle: variable compression.

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Lear CEO Simoncini resigns; seating boss Ray Scott is successorAuto News

Lear CEO Matt Simoncini has resigned effective Feb. 28, ending a six-year run in the company's top job. Ray Scott, president of the supplier's seating unit, will replace Simoncini.

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Infiniti rolls out industry-first variable compression engineAuto News

The advanced 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, in development for 20 years, is expected to deliver a 27 percent improvement in fuel economy.

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Subaru sees $177 million in costs linked to Japan inspection scandalAuto News

Subaru said it was recalling 395,000 vehicles in Japan and that it expected to incur about $177 million in costs related to improper final inspection procedures at domestic plants.

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2017年11月15日 星期三

FCA to offer split, dual-function tailgate on Ram, spy photos revealAuto News

Spy photographers have caught confirmation that at least some versions of the next-generation Ram 1500 pickup will have a new dual-function tailgate, capable of both dropping down or opening up 'French door' style.

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Dealers crucial for vehicle purchase, J.D. Power study findsAuto News

Online tools may make it easier for consumers to shop for vehicles and products at home, but interacting with a salesperson is a key component of high customer sales satisfaction, a J.D. Power study finds.

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Cordray to Step Down from CFPB (11/15/17)

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Ford's smart mobility team 14,000-15,000 strongAuto News

Ford's Smart Mobility unit -- founded last year to handle the purchase and development of new transportation services -- is comprised of 14,000 to 15,000 employees globally, a top executive said.

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Dyson sues ex-CEO for sharing secrets on electric carAuto News

Dyson is suing former CEO Max Conze for allegedly revealing confidential information, including details of the British company's plan to expand into the EV market.

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U.S. House members oppose Trump administration auto trade rules proposalAuto News

A bipartisan group of more than 70 House members urged the Trump administration not to boost current production requirements on vehicle content for autos produced in the region under NAFTA

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Ford seeks patent on system for autonomous off-road vehiclesAuto News

Ford has applied for a patent on an autonomous system for off-road vehicles that would allow the vehicles to traverse dirt, gravel, mud, sand and other tricky terrain.

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Cordray announces resignation from CFPBAuto News

Richard Cordray will step down as the head of a controversial consumer watchdog at the end of the month amid growing speculation that he will run for governor of Ohio as a Democrat.

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Kia highlights access to Malaria treatmentAuto News

In the latest video to join our viral video chart, Hyundai brings out the big guns: Kids.

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Hyundai plans several new crossoversAuto News

Hyundai said its plan for an expanded crossover lineup for the U.S. will include a battery-electric vehicle, a fuel cell offering, a diesel utility and an A-segment vehicle.

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Lexus to unwrap 3-row RX crossover at L.A. Auto ShowAuto News

Lexus' U.S. dealers have clamored for a family-friendly version of the popular RX crossover for years, but it's unclear whether the third row will accommodate two or three passengers.

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Why there might be hope for millennials renting carsAuto News

I rented a car for the first time and it wasn't bad, perhaps signaling hope that millennials will use rental cars.

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GM: New EV platform to debut in 2021, reduce costs 30%Auto News

GM plans to sell 1 million electric vehicles by 2026, driven by a reduction in cost for its next-generation EV platform that's due in 2021.

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Tesla says it will fight lawsuit claiming racial discriminationAuto News

Tesla said it would fight a class-action lawsuit filed against it earlier this week claiming the electric automaker's California production plant was a "hotbed for racist behavior."

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Buffett-Backed BYD to open electric-truck plant in CanadaAuto News

BYD, the Chinese electric-vehicle maker backed by Warren Buffett, plans to open its first assembly plant in Canada, anticipating a surge in demand for electric trucks.

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2017年11月14日 星期二

VW says chairman, CFO, HR chief offices raided by tax authorities, prosecutorsAuto News

The Tuesday raid was related to suspicions of overpayments and tax evasion for VW works council chief Bernd Osterloh, a company spokesman said.

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Perfect Time to Lure Tesla Fans? (11/14/17)

Perfect time to lure Tesla fans?; Alabama, N. Carolina said to be on Toyota-Mazda short list; Volvo...
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Commerce chief Ross says 'some sort' of NAFTA deal will reach TrumpAuto News

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said he believes NAFTA negotiations will produce "some sort" of a deal for President Donald Trump to evaluate, but still warned the United States could walk away.

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Infiniti freshens QX80 for 2018Auto News

It's an evolutionary change in styling that tweaks the established design of the flagship QX80 SUV in the spirit of the QX80 Monograph concept unveiled earlier this year.

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Volvo pulls ads from Hannity show amid Moore sex scandal coverage Auto News

Swedish automaker Volvo Car USA has pulled advertising from the Sean Hannity's Fox News show, the automaker confirmed on Twitter Monday night.

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BMW dumps coal for cow pies in pledge for 100% renewable powerAuto News

BMW's plan to switch exclusively to green electricity finds it tapping some unusual power sources -- including a South African biomass plant that runs on cow dung and chicken droppings.

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Ford cost cuts don't include layoffs, plant closuresAuto News

Joe Hinrichs, Ford's president of global operations, said the company's latest effort to become more financially efficient won't involve major layoffs or plant closures.

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VW agrees to pay $69 million to settle New Jersey emissions suitsAuto News

Volkswagen confirmed it has agreed to pay $69 million to settle New Jersey state diesel emissions claims, one of the last major outstanding diesel legal issues the German automaker faces in the U.S.

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Toyota, Mazda narrow plant location down to N. Carolina, Alabama, report saysAuto News

Alabama and North Carolina are the final states in the running to win a prized Toyota and Mazda joint car factory worth $1.6 billion, people familiar with the negotiations told Bloomberg.

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Nissan tests Versa Note e-Power hybrid for U.S.Auto News

Is Nissan readying the Versa Note e-Power hybrid for the U.S.? New spy photos show the car undergoing road tests in Michigan alongside a Japan-market, right-hand-drive Note e-Power, a Toyota Prius C and a BMW i3.

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Software startup helps maintain shared vehicles Auto News

Stratim, a fleet management software startup, is looking to meet the anticipated need for timely vehicle service and maintenance as transportation moves from private ownership to shared mobility.

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At GM, big ideas riding on Chevy BoltAuto News

The electric hatchback kicked off a new journey for the 110-year-old automaker, which plans to launch at least 20 new all-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles globally by 2023.

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Tesla's new electric semi already has some rivalsAuto News

Tesla's semi truck being unveiled Thursday is a major part of CEO Elon Musk's master plan in which he vowed to expand the company's lineup to "cover the major forms of terrestrial transport.'

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2017年11月13日 星期一

U.S. Senate approves Trump transportation nomineeAuto News

The Senate voted to approve a senior Transportation Department nominee and advance another nomination, after Republicans accused Democrats of blocking some nominees.

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Tesla faces new suit over racial discrimination at Calif. plantAuto News

The company is also challenging lawsuits accusing it of discrimination against gay and older workers. It has denied those claims. The suits also come amid a unionizing campaign by the UAW.

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U.S. Senate to vote on advancing Trump transportation nomineesAuto News

The U.S. Senate was set to vote on Monday to approve a senior Transportation Department nominee and advance another nomination, after Republicans accused Democrats of blocking some nominees.

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Price-Fixing Payouts for Dealers (11/13/17)

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Ford, Lincoln captives top consumer financing satisfaction study -- againAuto News

Lincoln Automotive Financial Services and Ford Motor Credit have locked in another year atop the rankings of JD Power's annual Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study.

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Visteon invests $5 million into American Center for MobilityAuto News

Visteon is sponsoring the American Center for Mobility in Michigan at a founder level with a $5 million investment, becoming the first tier-one supplier to do so.

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Dealers should help their customers with consumer side of parts anti-trust case Auto News

There's an opportunity for dealers in regions of the country eligible to benefit from a massive auto parts antitrust class action settlement now being adjudicated.

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Tesla Model 3 depositors staying put as wait in line lengthensAuto News

Even as Tesla struggles with manufacturing bottlenecks for its new Model 3 and pushes back production targets by at least a quarter, many reservation holders aren't budging.

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Ford's Marakby says computing power key to self-driving successAuto News

Sherif Marakby, the head of Ford's electrified and self-driving vehicle development, said one challenge in developing autonomous vehicles is getting enough computing power to support them.

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Marakby: Computing power key to self-driving successAuto News

DETROIT -- Computing power.

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Tesla Model 3 depositors staying put as wait in line lengthensAuto News

Even as Tesla struggles with manufacturing bottlenecks for its new Model 3 and pushes back production targets by at least a quarter, many reservation holders aren't budging.

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Geely acquires U.S. flying-car developer TerrafugiaAuto News

China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group completed the purchase of Terrafugia, a flying-car developer in Woburn, Mass.

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Visteon invests $5 million into American Center for MobilityAuto News

Visteon is sponsoring the American Center for Mobility in Michigan at a founder level with a $5 million investment, becoming the first tier-one supplier to do so.

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Cadillac expanding Book car subscription serviceAuto News

Cadillac is expanding its pilot vehicle subscription service in New York and launching the program in two other major cities as the GM luxury brand seeks to attract younger customers with an alternative to traditional car ownership.

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Dealers should help their customers with consumer side of parts anti-trust case Auto News

There's an opportunity for dealers in regions of the country eligible to benefit from a massive auto parts antitrust class action settlement now being adjudicated.

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2017年11月12日 星期日

Private sector plays for overtime on NAFTAAuto News

Amid rising fears that President Donald Trump may fulfill his campaign threat to scrap the North American Free Trade Agreement, the business community is looking to stretch out the renegotiation process.

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Nissan softens its targets through '22Auto News

Nissan CEO Hiroto Saikawa is steering away from the aggressive numerical goals of his predecessor, Carlos Ghosn, and toward more fuzzy ones. In the key U.S. market, the softening of hard targets could spell some relief for dealers.

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Keith Crain to get lifetime achievement award Auto News

Keith Crain, Editor-in-Chief of Automotive News, will receive the Washington Auto Show Lifetime Achievement award on Jan. 25.

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Mitsubishi looking to bounce back fastAuto News

CEO Osamu Masuko wants Mitsubishi Motors Corp. to make a V-shaped recovery from the dark days of 2016 when it was laid low by a fuel economy scandal in Japan. And it is rebounding fast with the help of its new alliance partner, Nissan Motor Co.

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At Toyota, changing times, changing tacticsAuto News

Akio Toyoda is keeping his eyes on the future, the far, far future, as the Toyota Motor Corp. president pilots his company through a rapidly changing automotive landscape. The biggest risk, he says, is thinking 2050 is too far away and doing nothing.

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Dealers poised for price-fix paymentsAuto News

Thousands of U.S. car dealerships are poised to receive a payoff stemming from a multinational price-fixing conspiracy that snared 47 suppliers for rigging bids on commodity parts.

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In-demand tech puts suppliers on guardAuto News

That trust that automakers have worked so hard to rekindle among their parts suppliers? It's slipping away again.

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Fleets offer window into EV economicsAuto News

Adding electric power to work vehicles could help pave the way to broader acceptance of plug-in vehicles among the general public.

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Auto interior's endangered-species listAuto News

Automakers have to walk a fine line between updating their interiors and keeping customers happy.

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Range Rover Velar gets a new handle on luxuryAuto News

The electronic door handles on the just-launched Range Rover Velar are more expensive and complex than regular mechanical door handles.

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Safety first for next auction group leaderAuto News

NAAA's board is expected to vote on mandatory safety standards for auction members at this month's annual convention, changing how buyers can act in the lane.

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AutoNation, Waymo and a 6-year courtshipAuto News

Waymo's mission to develop a fully autonomous vehicle, without a human backup, was a significant draw for AutoNation.

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Chevy celebrates its 'Truck Legends' in centennial campaignAuto News

The program began at the State Fair of Texas in September 2016 and, after drawing a quick following, was expanded nationally.

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FandI process shares computer screens with customers to build trustAuto News

At Schomp Automotive Group, customer-facing software smooths a one-person, one-price, one-hour car-buying process.

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TagRail digital tracker keeps sales staff, managers in syncAuto News

The TagRail platform ensures transparency of key metrics at a Toronto dealership, minimizes sales-vs-management tussles and streamlines customers' car-buying experience.

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Geely could be a global contenderAuto News

The future is so unclear right now that the title of global champion could well belong to a company that was born in 1986 as a refrigerator maker and didn't produce its first car until 1997.

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2019 Corvette ZR1 unveiled as fastest Chevrolet everAuto News

Chevrolet unwrapped the 2019 Corvette ZR1 in Dubai Sunday with an exclusive supercharged LT5 V-8 engine capable of 755 hp and 715 pound-feet of torque and a top speed of more than 210 mph -- making it the fastest, most powerful production Corvette...

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2017年11月11日 星期六

Ghosn focuses alliance on EV assaultAuto News

Carlos Ghosn heard years of skepticism from competitors about his bullishness on electric vehicles. Now, the herd is following him.

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At Ford, mobility is seen as a human rightAuto News

"It's not about who's first to market," says Bill Ford. "It's about who's most thoughtful to market.

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Risk of NAFTA failure casts cloud over Toyota's plant plansAuto News

The plan to shift more pickup production to Mexico depends on the survival of a trade pact that President Donald Trump has called the worst U.S. trade deal ever.

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2017年11月10日 星期五

Buick-GMC won't change what's workingAuto News

Phil Brook started leading the brands' marketing in April amid a product blitz, including Buick's Avenir subbrand, and a restructuring of its agency business.

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At Honda, the era of self-reliance is overAuto News

Today's Honda, a middling player on the global stage, concedes it finally needs outside help to meet the challenges of the future.

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Nissan seeks to spread 'Star Wars' stardust across lineupAuto News

For the latest Star Wars tie-in, dealers had a challenge for Nissan's marketing brass: How could they spread the fervor across the Nissan lineup?

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Honda to recall vehicles with improperly installed replacement inflators for Takata airbagsAuto News

Honda plans to inspect and replace or properly install replacement airbag inflators that have been improperly installed under an earlier recall.

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Lexus acquires naming rights to Detroit velodromeAuto News

Toyota's Lexus brand is acquiring the naming rights to a new $4 million indoor sports complex in Detroit with a 545-foot cycling velodrome.

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GM to lay out vision for autonomous vehicles Nov. 30Auto News

General Motors plans to share its "vision for an autonomous future" during an investor event on Nov. 30 in San Francisco.

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Ford's Goal: Make the iPhone of Robocars (11/10/17)

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9 automakers earn perfect LGBTQ-equality scoreAuto News

Nine automakers are among the record-breaking number of 609 companies that garnered a perfect score for LGBTQ equality in an annual study.

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German regulator launches another probe into VW emissions scandalAuto News

Germany's financial watchdog is investigating whether Volkswagen illegally disclosed information about emissions violations to third parties, adding to the company's legal headaches more than two years after the scandal broke

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OPEC sees a future world with fewer carsAuto News

Among the revelations in OPEC's just published World Oil Outlook is a notable change in assumptions about cars and light trucks. The cartel expects 137 million fewer of them on the road in 2040 than it did just two years ago.

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NTSB to probe autonomous shuttle crash in Las VegasAuto News

The Navya Arma, an autonomous EV operated by Keolis North America, went into service on Wednesday. A few hours later, a delivery truck backed into the stopped shuttle.

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Hertz has profitable role to play in ride-hailing, CEO saysAuto News

The rental-car business isn't dead and working with ride-hailing companies will actually offset any market share lost to them, the CEO of Hertz says.

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Mahindra considers selling SsangYong vehicles in U.S.Auto News

Mahindra is considering introducing vehicles made by its South Korean subsidiary in the U.S., according to Managing Director Pawan Goenka.

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UAW loses bid to organize auto supplier plant in OhioAuto News

Workers at a Chinese-owned auto glass plant in southwestern Ohio voted heavily against union representation in a major blow for the UAW's strategy to unionize foreign-owned auto factories.

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Utilities raise game to preserve EV tax credit Auto News

The upside of tax reform has made many automakers reluctant to put lobbying muscle fully behind a fight to preserve an incentive for a market that only represents 1 percent of sales. But an alliance of environmentalists and utilities is stepping up.

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2017年11月9日 星期四

U.S. Senate tax plan preserves EV creditAuto News

A U.S. Senate tax reform proposal unveiled on Thursday does not eliminate a $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit as Republicans in the House of Representatives have proposed.

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Hyundai mulls more crossover, pickup output at U.S. plant, report says Auto News

Hyundai is considering building the Tucson and Kona crossovers and a planned pickup truck at its sole U.S. factory to help reverse a sales slump, the Seoul Economic Daily reported.

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Continental sees strong profits ahead as EV push boosts ordersAuto News

Continental expects "strong" profit and sales in the fourth quarter as carmakers' accelerating embrace of electric and self-driving technologies boost orders at the company's core automotive business.

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Car Ownership Alive and Well, Ghosn Says (11/9/17)

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Ford CEO: Dumb cars will vanish but smart ones won'tAuto News

Ford's top executive says cars aren't going to disappear on tomorrow's connected roadways -- as long as their brainpower can keep up.

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LinkedIn to Daimler CEO: Check out this job at rival BMWAuto News

Despite Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche's rather prominent post, career networking site LinkedIn has another suggestion: a job at arch rival BMW. 

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BorgWarner raises stock dividend 21%Auto News

BorgWarner, benefiting from higher revenue and profits, raised its quarterly cash dividend 21 percent a share.

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Altran Technologies opens first U.S. passive-safety center in Wixom, MichiganAuto News

In an effort to attract new business and better serve U.S. clients, French engineering and randd consulting firm Altran Technologies opened a passive-safety center in suburban Detroit.

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Group 1 hikes dividend for second time in 2017Auto News

Group 1 Automotive raised its quarterly cash dividend for the second time this year, to 25 cents per share.

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Ghosn says car ownership is here to stay Auto News

Personal car ownership isn't going anywhere, regardless of the rise of Uber and other ride-sharing services, according to the man who may oversee more auto sales than anyone else this year.

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Subaru expands Japan recall over inspections Auto News

Subaru plans to recall about 400,000 vehicles in Japan this month after finding it had been following improper procedures for final inspections at domestic plants, expanding a recall from a previously estimated 255,000 vehicles.

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Jaguar propels Tata to biggest profit gain in 6 quartersAuto News

Jaguar Land Rover's Indian parent reported its biggest profit jump in six quarters after the luxury car brand began selling new models.

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Arjay Miller, famed 'whiz kid' and president of Ford, dies at 101Auto News

Arjay Miller, a longtime confidant of Henry Ford II who helped modernize Ford Motor's management and financial controls before rising to president in the 1960s, has died at the age of 101.

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2017年11月8日 星期三

Arjay Miller, famed 'whiz kid' and president of Ford, dies at 101Auto News

Arjay Miller, a longtime confidant of Henry Ford II who helped modernize Ford Motor's management and financial controls before rising to president in the 1960s,has died at the age of 101.

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FCA hopes to win approval for diesel fix by springAuto News

Fiat Chrysler aims to reach an agreement with U.S. officials over a fix for vehicles linked to alleged diesel emissions violations by next spring. Testing is expected to last about three months and start later this month, a company lawyer said.

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VW names agency exec Zabel to head U.S. marketingAuto News

Volkswagen of America named a California advertising agency executive as vice president of marketing. Jim Zabel, managing director of Omni Advertising in Los Angeles and a former account manager for the Hyundai and Honda brands, will start Nov. 27.

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Auto suppliers should press Congress to defend NAFTA, experts sayAuto News

Automotive supply chains that have evolved over 23 years under duty-free shipping rules that encourage cross-border investment are in jeopardy from a Trump administration focused on economic nationalism and reducing the manufacturing trade deficit.

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How NAFTA Could Survive a Trump Rebuff (11/8/17)

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GM to unveil Chevy Corvette ZR1 at Dubai International Motor ShowAuto News

The Corvette ZR1 features several more aggressive design features than the Corvette Z06 -- the current top Corvette model -- including more sculpted hood, larger lower air intake grilles and a massive spoiler.

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Buick expands Avenir subbrand to LaCrosse sedanAuto News

Like the 2018 Enclave Avenir, the Buick LaCrosse Avenir features unique styling and additional standard features and premium materials.

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Kia highlights access to Malaria treatmentAuto News

In the latest video to join our charts, Land Rover launches the Discovery in India.

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Humvee maker AM General sues Activision over 'Call of Duty' video game seriesAuto News

The maker of Humvee military vehicles filed a lawsuit accusing Activision Blizzard of reaping billions of dollars by incorporating its trademarks without permission in its flagship "Call of Duty" video game franchise.

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Why Carl Icahn is betting on Hertz, Lyft and Pep BoysAuto News

Carl Icahn imagines the next two decades or so of transportation the way a lot of experts do: Americans will ditch personal cars. He sees the migration playing into his hands.

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Ford, Zotye will invest $756 million to build small electric cars in ChinaAuto News

Ford and partner Anhui Zotye Automobile will invest $756 million to make and sell small electric cars in China.

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2017年11月7日 星期二

Expansion costs drag down Carvana's Q3 netAuto News

Carvana more than doubled revenue and unit sales in the third quarter but losses mounted as the newly public used-vehicle retailer continued its national rollout.

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Lamborghini, MIT envision the self-healing electric supercarAuto News

The next generation of Lamborghinis -- previewed with the Terzo Millennio concept -- could act as their own superpowered batteries and be able to repair themselves.

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Setback for Authenticom suit against CDK, Reynolds Auto News

Authenticom suffered a legal setback in an antitrust case against CDK and Reynolds, but the trial will go ahead.

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Ally provides $2 billion in financing to CarvanaAuto News

Ally Financial is tripling its bet on one of the auto industry's disrupters by committing $2 billion to finance retail contracts for online used-vehicle retailer Carvana over the next year.

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Waymo Takes Driver Out of 'Self-Driving' (11/7/17)

Waymo takes driver out of ‘self-driving,’ Vegas tests robo-shuttles in downtown traffic,...
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Trump might have the right prescription for ToyotaAuto News

President Donald Trump may have stumbled onto a useful home truth in his criticism of Japan's car industry.

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Cadillac dangles $5,000 Escalade discount as new Lincoln Navigator debutsAuto News

DETROIT -- For shoppers with an eye on the new

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New BMW X5Auto News

The next iteration of BMW's X5 midsize crossover is taking shape and appears to be on schedule for launch in the second half of 2018, possibly as a 2019 model. The redesign appears conservative -- except for the X5's new snout.

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Where will GM's Super Cruise go next?Auto News

Yes, the brand of your grandfather's sedan has received an astonishing reputation and lineup overhaul in recent years and appears to be the front-runner to receive the semiautonomous highway driving system.

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2019 GMC Sierra gets new sculpted grille, headlightsAuto News

The 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 will receive a more sculpted grille, smoother body and the brand's new signature LED running lights.

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Waymo to offer driverless rides to public in ArizonaAuto News

Waymo is testing self-driving vehicles without safety drivers in Arizona and plans to offer rides without a human driver to the public in the next few months.

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Ford-owned Chariot will pay $50,000 to settle U.S. disability-discrimination complaintAuto News

Chariot, a Silicon Valley shuttle service owned by Ford, has agreed to pay $50,000 as part of a settlement with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California over allegations it discriminated against disabled customers.

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Toyota Supra may fly under Gazoo Racing banner in 2019Auto News

More details came out last week about Toyota's upcoming Supra sports car. The biggest of those is that it might be sold under the Gazoo Racing banner as opposed to purely Toyota.

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TrueCar Q3 loss widens on slower growthAuto News

Disappointing third-quarter results from TrueCar sent shares of the vehicle-shopping website plummeting about 30 percent in after-hours trading Monday.

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Dealers, get ready for absorption rates that drop to as low as 25%Auto News

Looking back at the future (or at least one possible future) of the new-vehicle dealership's service department

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Tesla partner Tencent said to plan autonomous technologyAuto News

Tencent Holdings has developed its own autonomous driving system, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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Unable to beat them, cabbies adopt Uber and Lyft business modelAuto News

Taxi companies waged a bitter, high-profile battle to against Uber and Lyft. Now the cabbies are adopting a if-you-can't-beat-them, join-them-strategy.

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Tesla acquires automated machine maker amid factory woesAuto News

Tesla has acquired Perbix, a closely held maker of automated machines used for manufacturing, as the electric-carmaker struggles to boost production of its most important new model.

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2017年11月6日 星期一

Ford pickup, fleet sales drive second straight monthly gainAuto News

Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. light-vehicle sales rose 6.4 percent in October behind strong F-series sales and a double-digit rise in fleet sales related to order timing.

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Nissan, Ford, Toyota sales rise behind strong truck volumeAuto News

Ford, Nissan, Honda and Toyota posted higher U.S. sales in October as the industry looked to maintain momentum after a strong September. GM projected a SAAR of 18 million for the month.

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Fiat Chrysler sales fall 13% as every brand but Alfa Romeo declinesAuto News

FCA US continued its down streak into its 14th month in October, as sales fell 13 percent to 153,373 vehicles.

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Volkswagen sales up 12%, Audi rises 9.6 in OctoberAuto News

Volkswagen sales were up 12 percent to 27,732 on growing sales of its new crossover lineup. Audi extended its industry-best sales streak to eight consecutive years.

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Tesla aquires automated machine maker amid factory woesAuto News

Tesla has acquired Perbix, a closely held maker of automated machines used for manufacturing, as the electric-carmaker struggles to boost production of its most important new model.

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TrueCar's Q3 loss widens on slower growthAuto News

Disappointing third-quarter results from TrueCar, including a widened net loss of $9.5 million, sent shares of the vehicle-shopping website plummeting about 30 percent in after-hours trading Monday.

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Conant Auto Retail Group to pay $1.4 million to settle FTC claimsAuto News

The California dealership group will pay $1.4 million for violating a 2014 FTC order that prohibited it from false advertising of financing terms.

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Chevy replenishing Equinox inventories after strikeAuto News

GM plans to "have the pipeline filled quickly" for the Equinox.

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Conant Auto Retail Group fined $1.4 million for false advertisingAuto News

The auto group will pay $1.4 million for violating a 2014 FTC order that prohibited it from false advertising of financing terms.

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Tesla's head of battery engineering leavesAuto News

Tesla's director of battery engineering, Jon Wagner, has left the electric carmaker and is launching a battery and powertrain startup in California.

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Mobilizing to Save EV Tax Credits (11/6/17)

Mobilizing to save EV tax credits; Chevy scrambles to rebuild Equinox inventories; Ethnic sales...
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Feds questioned Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne in UAW training center probe last yearAuto News

Federal investigators met with Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne more than a year ago as part of the FCA-UAW corruption investigation, according to published reports.

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Continental, Osram said to plan joint venture for lighting productsAuto News

Continental and lighting company Osram plan to set up a joint venture next year to develop lighting products for the automotive industry, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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2017-18 Infiniti QX30 crossovers recalled for potential electric problemAuto News

Nissan is recalling Infiniti vehicles because an electrical problem could cause airbags to deploy.

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Economic nationalism may put randd at riskAuto News

Research and development spending is higher than ever before, but the sweeping narrative of economic nationalism could soon put global randd efforts at risk -- and automakers won't be immune, a new study suggests.

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Nissan to resume domestic production of vehicles for JapanAuto News

Nissan plans to resume production of vehicles for its home market at five of its domestic plants Tuesday after Japan's transport ministry approved changes to the improper final-inspection procedures that forced a major vehicle recall.

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2017年11月5日 星期日

Primm: Many women already have the skills dealerships look forAuto News

Dealer Michelle Primm said more women need to be made aware of the numerous career opportunities in automotive retailing.

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Facebook's Stephanie Latham on how the online giant diversifies talentAuto News

The social media giant is forming partnerships to broaden access to tech skills, while ensuring that recruiters present hiring managers with diverse candidate pools, says Stephanie Latham, Facebook's director of U.S. automotive.

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Continental AG is committed to its women's networkAuto News

Continental's women's network succeeds because of strong follow-up, CEO support and staying with the committed founders, rather than being shifted to the human resources department.

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Auto industry mobilizes to save EV tax creditAuto News

Lobbyists in Washington quickly huddled after the unveiling of the House Republicans' tax plan to figure out how to save the tax credit, which the industry views as critical to promoting commercial adoption of electric vehicle technology.

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Waymo moves fast, but where is it going?Auto News

Google's work on self-driving cars is advancing quickly, but the lack of a clear commercialization strategy suggests it's still a long way from a large-scale public rollout.

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CDK demands commitment from dealersAuto News

In October, stores using CDK Global Inc.'s dealership management systems on month-to-month arrangements found out they had little time to make a big decision: Sign multiyear contracts with CDK or quickly find a new provider.

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Service department races Pinewood Derby cars to relaxAuto News

Annual Pinewood Derby-like race gives employees a chance to flash their car-design chops and have a little fun -- all in the name of team building.

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Video calls help forge customer tiesAuto News

Jeff Wyler Automotive dealerships use FaceTime and Facebook Live to reach out to consumers, instead of waiting for them to visit the showroom.

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Akio Toyoda steers corporate giant toward new eraAuto News

For a man with his family's name on every car, Akio Toyoda ironically sees himself as a sort of Jedi knight fighting the corporate Empire. Toyoda channels that Jedi spirit to reinvent Toyota, taking on challenges buffeting the industry in a new era.

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Toyota seeks more investments in Israeli auto tech, roboticsAuto News

Toyota AI Ventures has made five investments and expects to invest in at least 20 companies worldwide, with a focus on technologies dealing with perception and prediction.

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2017年11月4日 星期六

Year-end sales to test automaker restraintAuto News

Several sales titles and records are on the line for the U.S. automotive industry heading into the final two months of the year.

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Everything we know about the next-gen Jeep WranglerAuto News

Jeep and FCA US have released only the skimpiest information about the new Wrangler. But spy photos and leaks paint a clear picture of what Jeep chief designer Mark Allen and his team have come up with.

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Kiss the good times goodbyeAuto News

It saddens me to say it, but the auto industry is on an accelerating change curve. We are approaching the end of the automotive era.

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Key Safety Systems files deal to buy embattled airbag supplier TakataAuto News

Key Safety Systems has reached a final deal worth nearly $1.6 billion to acquire supplier Takata out of bankruptcy resulting from exploding airbag system parts linked to at least 17 deaths.

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2017年11月3日 星期五

Why are disruptors dangerous? They aren't protecting a business model.Auto News

Unlike you, disruptors feel no pressure to protect a business model in which economic returns are generated from assets, and are less beholden to delivering quarterly results.

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Still time to sign up for deep-dive on NAFTAAuto News

So what happens next? Can NAFTA be saved? If so, how? And if not, how will the economics of automaking be transformed?

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Audi service secrets: Fast fixes and goodwill repairsAuto News

What explains Audi's streak of 96 straight monthly U.S. sales increases? A lot of things. But Peter Donnellan has his own explanation: customer service.

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GM's Alicia Boler Davis tells women: 'Promote your wins'Auto News

GM's global manufacturing head cited several company programs designed to encourage and promote women in the auto industry.

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U.S. judge deals setback to Waymo damage claim in Uber lawsuitAuto News

A federal judge made it more difficult for Alphabet's Waymo unit to prove it suffered financially from the alleged theft of autonomous vehicle trade secrets by Uber, ruling to exclude testimony from Waymo's damages expert.

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American Axle's Metaldyne deal bears fruit in Q3Auto News

American Axle, one year after announcing its $3.3 billion Metaldyne acquisition, saw the benefits of the blockbuster deal flow into its third-quarter earnings report.

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