Lighthizer confirmed by Senate for top U.S. trade postAuto News

The Senate confirmed Robert Lighthizer in a 82-14 vote as the U.S. trade representative, paving the way for the Trump administration to begin moving more aggressively on its America First trade agenda.

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U.S. judge approves VW 3.0-liter, Bosch diesel settlementsAuto News

A federal judge approved a plan for VW to pay at least $1.22 billion to fix or buy back nearly 80,000 3.0-liter vehicles in the U.S. linked to the automaker's diesel emissions scandal.

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Maryland limits automakers' sales-effectiveness mandatesAuto News

A Maryland bill fortifying dealers against uniform sales standards was signed into law last week, setting rules on how automakers can measure retailer performance in the state.#8203;

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ADESA parent says Q1 net, revenue rise 14% on more auction activityAuto News

ADESA parent KAR's first-quarter net income and revenue both rose 14 percent, driven in large part by a surge in income at its auctions. Acquisitions also pushed the results up.

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Ford, Fields defend new-tech investments during shareholders meetingAuto News

DETOIT -- Amid growing pressure from Ford Motor Co.'s board of directors, shareholders on Thursday questioned the company's top executives about their strategy for the future -- and complained about a new virtual meeting format.

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Major interior upgrade signaled for 2018 Jeep WranglerAuto News

New spy photographs of the interior of the redesigned 2018 Jeep Wrangler show it is destined to receive a major upgrade when it comes to the cabin.

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Ford's annual meeting was virtual, but its troubles are realAuto News

Ford didn't experience any angry shareholders storming out of its annual meeting on Thursday. They weren't ale to -- they watched the proceedings on their laptops.

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Volkswagen names U.S. compliance officer after diesel scandalAuto News

Volkswagen's US unit said Thursday it has named a KPMG LLP director, Stephanie Davis, as its chief compliance officer after it was sentenced in April in its diesel emissions scandal.

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Magna Q1 net income rises 19% to $586 millionAuto News

Diversified Canadian auto supplier Magna International said its net income rose 19 percent to $586 million as profit margins increased in all segments.

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Ford's annual meeting is virtual, but its troubles are realAuto News

Ford doesn't expect any angry shareholders to storm out of the annual meeting today. They won't be able to -- they'll be watching the proceedings on their laptops.

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