Tesla aims to start pilot output of Model 3 this month, report saysAuto News

Tesla has told suppliers it plans to begin test-building the Model 3 on Feb. 20, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The move could allay concerns about the company meeting a target to start production of the $35,000 EV in July.

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VW Mulls Steps Against Piech (2/8/17)

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VW mulls action against Piech over diesel claims against boardAuto News

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Volkswagen said it was weighing steps against ex-Chairman Ferdinand Piech following reports that Piech accused supervisory board members of inaction after learning of VW's diesel emissions cheating in the U.S.

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VW mulls steps against Piech over diesel claims against boardAuto News

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Volkswagen said it was weighing steps against ex-Chairman Ferdinand Piech after media reports that Piech had accused supervisory board members of inaction after learning of VW's diesel emissions cheating in the U.S.

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Honda uses visual effects guru Pes to pitch ClarityAuto News

Honda and ad agency RPA have once again tapped visual effects guru Pes to create an ad -- but this time the artist is using live action, rather than the stop-motion technique for which he is known.

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Honda taps visual effects guru Pes to pitch ClarityAuto News

Honda and ad agency RPA have once again tapped visual effects guru Pes to create an ad -- but this time the artist is using live action, rather than the stop-motion technique for which he is known.

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The Volvo numbers that stood outAuto News

Volvo's latest financial results were full of positive numbers but a couple really stood out. Volvo finished 2016 with $5.55 billion in liquidity and a net cash position of $2.13 billion.

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Zipcar shutters Detroit officeAuto News

Zipcar has closed its Detroit workspace as part of the company's move to reduce its "physical presence."

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Lincoln taps bluesman for Grammys adAuto News

Lincoln will advertise a commercial for its flagship Continental sedan this Sunday during the Grammy awards. Called 'Cord,' the luxury brand's 60-second spot features contemporary blues musician Gary Clark Jr.

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VW tips hat to pop-up campers with Atlas 'Weekender'Auto News

Volkswagen is featuring an accessory-laden 'Weekender' concept of its new Atlas crossover at the Chicago auto show, with a visual -- if not completely functional -- hat-tip to its pop-up camper vans.

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Zubie hires Gary Tucker as new CEOAuto News

DealerRater.com CEO Gary Tucker is leaving his post to run Zubie, a company that makes aftermarket devices that connect vehicles to the Internet.

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Renault-Nissan nears GM global sales after Mitsubishi rescueAuto News

Renault-Nissan Alliance came just short of matching General Motors and joining the ranks of the three biggest automakers by global sales, after CEO Carlos Ghosn rescued a Japanese peer last year. Nissan, Renault and Mitsubishi combined delivered 9.

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Subaru parent's earnings fall on Takata costs, incentives, currencyAuto News

The maker of Subaru vehicles said spiraling warranty costs, higher incentives and big foreign exchange rate losses sent operating profit plunging 35 percent in the latest quarter.

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