Daimler to refocus Smart brand on EVs only in U.S., Canada Auto News

Daimler will stop selling cars under the Smart brand with combustion engines to focus on electric cars, a German newspaper reported, citing a letter that Mercedes-Benz USA sent to dealerships.

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Some cold water for Musk's UAW claimsAuto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk made some eyebrow-raising claims when he fired back against accusations that the company overworks and underpays workers at its California assembly plant.

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VW plans to use Mobileye sensing and localization technology Auto News

VW said it would use Mobileye's camera sensors and localization technologies on upcoming vehicles, allowing both companies to collect road data, like lane markings and construction signs, for cloud-based realtime maps.

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Mueller 'Irritated' at VW Infighting (2/13/17)

Volkswagen chief Mueller ‘irritated’ at infighting; At 52 mpg, Cruze diesel carries...
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Dana to buy U.S. Manufacturing operations for $100 millionAuto News

Dana has reached an agreement with U.S. Manufacturing Corp. to purchase the company's operations in suburban Detroit for $100 million in cash.

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Chevy's 2017 Cruze diesel hits milestone with 52 mpg highway ratingAuto News

The 2017 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel will achieve the highest highway fuel economy of any non-hybrid/electric vehicle on the market.

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GM, Toyota call for easing of U.S. rules limiting self-driving cars Auto News

GM and Toyota officials plan to tell a U.S. House panel on Tuesday that automakers and suppliers need changes to automotive safety rules to allow the deployment of self-driving cars on American roads.

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Canadian CEOs brace for NAFTA changes as Trump and Trudeau meetAuto News

Canada and the U.S. have knitted together one of the world's most integrated economies since signing free trade agreements 30 years ago, trading everything from fertilizer to oil, auto parts to drugs.

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