Executives tout mobility center for Trump, but not potential fundingAuto News

Leaders of the American Center for Mobility bent the ear of President Trump about the mobility project near Detroit, but did not discuss federal funding critical to its success.

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Buick, Lexus Retake Service Lead (3/16/17)

Buick, Lexus back on top in service satisfaction; VW exec must stay in jail until Jan. trial; VW law...
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Trump budget plan would scrap energy grants, auto loan programAuto News

The Trump administration proposed eliminating Energy Department loan programs and some research funding for energy efficient technology and electric vehicle development.

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Auto industry diverges on timeline for self-driving carsAuto News

BERLIN -- Automakers and suppliers gave widely differing timelines for the introduction of self-driving vehicles on Thursday, showing the uncertainties surrounding the technology as well as a split between cautious established players...

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Use the midterm review to keep progress on trackAuto News

It's fortunate that auto industry officials have enjoyed a seat at the table in the Trump White House, and that they'll now have an opportunity to make their case with regard to the greenhouse-gas and fuel-economy programs.

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Buick, Lexus return to top spots in service satisfaction scorecardAuto News

Buick and Lexus regained their familiar top rankings in J.D. Power's latest scorecard of satisfaction with dealership service departments, helping the U.S. industry improve for a second straight year.

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Musk's personal borrowing rises as banks underwrite more Tesla debtAuto News

As Tesla embarks on another effort to raise money, Chairman Elon Musk is also adding to his personal debts. Tesla said Musk has increased his own borrowing by more than $100 million, to $624 million.

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VW's Schmidt to remain in U.S. custody until trial next yearAuto News

Oliver Schmidt, the VW executive incarcerated since January when he tried to return to his native Germany after a Florida vacation, will remain in custody until his trial early next year.

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VW's Schmidt to remain behind bars ahead of U.S. trial, judge rulesAuto News

Oliver Schmidt, the VW executive incarcerated since January when he tried to return to his native Germany after a Florida vacation, will remain in custody until his trial early next year.

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BMW says self-driving car to be Level 5 capable by 2021Auto News

German carmaker BMW is on track to deliver a self-driving car by 2021, said the company's senior vice president for autonomous driving.

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Tesla returns to Wall Street as Musk readies Model 3 rollout Auto News

Elon Musk needs to raise at least $1.15 billion more to bring his more affordable Tesla Model 3 to market. His believers could hardly be happier.

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VW says German prosecutor searched law firm handling diesel scandalAuto News

German prosecutors searched the offices of Jones Day, the U.S. law firm tasked by VW with investigating its diesel emissions cheating scandal -- a step VW called "unacceptable."

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Hyundai recalling nearly 1 million Sonata cars in U.S. for seat beltsAuto News

Hyundai will recall about 978,000 Sonata cars in the U.S. because of a seat belt glitch that has led to one minor injury.

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California defends clean car standards as Trump brakesAuto News

Automakers hailed President Donald Trump's call for the EPA to review and possibly dial back car fuel efficiency standards. But California sees things differently.

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Japan automakers willing to work with U.S. on trade grievancesAuto News

Japan's auto industry, under trade pressure from President Trump, has struck a conciliatory note, saying it is open to addressing American grievances and even defending the president's stance.

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