Mopar marks 80th birthday with limited-run Dodge ChallengerAuto News

Fiat Chrysler's Mopar parts and service brand, in celebration of its 80th anniversary this year, will offer a pair of 80-car limited edition, hand-painted, customized Dodge Challengers.

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Tesla plant unionizing effort gains momentum in Calif.Auto News

Workers at Tesla's Fremont, Calif., factory have been moving forward with efforts to unionize. The UAW has been communicating with workers at the plant since last year.

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Dana says adjusted earnings rise 29% to $166 millionAuto News

Dana, a power-technologies and driveline supplier, said its adjusted earnings increased 29 percent, before interest and taxes, to $166 million, up from $129 million in 2015.

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Nissan rounds out Titan lineup with King Cab variantAuto News

Nissan introduced the fifth of its five full-size Titan pickup variations here Thursday, declaring that the brand is now a serious contender in the Detroit-dominated segment.

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Chevrolet offers Redline special-edition trim on 9 vehicles Auto News

Chevrolet will offer Redline special-edition trim on nine of its vehicles. It is the largest cross-brand special edition ever offered by Chevrolet.

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Wolfgang Bernhard to leave Daimler, report saysAuto News

Daimler trucks chief Wolfgang Bernhard, a maverick manager once seen as a successor to CEO Dieter Zetsche, has made clear he does not want his contract extended, German magazine Der Spiegel said.

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BorgWarner records $411 million charge to fight asbestos claimsAuto News

BorgWarner, the supplier of turbocharger and emissions systems, reported a net loss of $293 million in the fourth quarter of 2016 as it announced a one-time asbestos-related charge of $411 million.

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VW's U.S. comeback faces roadblock from Trump tax on Mexican BeetlesAuto News

After agreeing to spend more than $23 billion to clean up its diesel-cheating scandal, Volkswagen risks staying in Washington's crosshairs as it tries to start fresh with American consumers.

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Fiat Toro pickup headed to U.S.? FCA sends mixed signalsAuto News

Is Fiat Chrysler thinking about adding the Fiat Toro -- a small lifestyle pickup on sale in Latin America -- to its U.S. Fiat lineup? The company is sending mixed signals.

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Toyota adds rugged, sport trims to 2018 RAV4, Tundra, SequoiaAuto News

Toyota, aiming for a bigger slice of a robust light-truck market, is targeting outdoor and performance enthusiasts with new trims for the Tundra full-size pickup, Sequoia large SUV, and RAV4 crossover.

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Fiat Toro pickup headed to U.S.? Gilles hints toward yesAuto News

Is Fiat Chrysler thinking about adding the Fiat Toro -- a small lifestyle pickup on sale in Latin America -- to its U.S. Fiat lineup? Ralph Gilles, global head of design for FCA, seemed to indicate so.

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FCA design boss says full autonomy will take unprecedented collaborationAuto News

Fiat Chrysler's global head of design says that true vehicle autonomy will not stop at the four corners of the vehicle, but will require technology developments in infrastructure as well.

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Hyundai Elantra GT packs more tech, interior space for 2018Auto News

Hyundai is prepping to sell a freshened Elantra GT starting this summer to capitalize on a growing appetite for hatchbacks in the U.S. and inject some pizazz into its small-car lineup.

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Toyota adds rugged trims to 2018 RAV4, Tundra, SequoiaAuto News

Toyota, aiming for a bigger slice of a robust light-truck market, is targeting outdoor enthusiasts with new trims for the Tundra full-size pickup, Sequoia large SUV, and RAV4 crossover.

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Takata to set aside $864 million as part of U.S. Justice Dept. settlementAuto News

Takata said it will set aside 96.93 billion yen ($864.4 million) as part of a $1 billion settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over the world's largest ever auto recall.

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Chicago Auto Show pilots epass system to help stoke sales leadsAuto News

The Chicago Auto Show is trying new attendee registration technology this year to fortify its position as a critical lead provider for automakers.

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Tesla idling Calif. plant to prep for Model 3Auto News

Tesla said on Wednesday it will shut down production at its California assembly plant for a week this month to prepare for production of its high-volume Model 3 sedan, moving the company closer to meeting its target to start production in July.

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Nissan expands 'Midnight Edition' to six modelsAuto News

Nissan's trial run at an edgy, urban Maxima 'Midnight Edition' package last year proved so popular that it has expanded the black-trim accessory package across its line.

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Tesla idling Calif. plant for a week to prep for Model 3Auto News

Tesla said on Wednesday it will shut down production at its California assembly plant for a week this month to prepare for production of its high-volume Model 3 sedan, moving the company closer to meeting its target to start production in July.

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