Senators' cybersecurity push may tie up autonomous-car legislationAuto News

Two senators are pushing for mandatory federal standards to defend vehicles against hackers. Automakers want a more flexible approach.

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Can Amazon talk its way into the auto industry with Alexa?Auto News

Amazon aims to rapidly expand its presence in the auto industry through Alexa, its voice-enabled intelligent personal assistant.

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Fiat Chrysler tweaks trim levels on 300, Charger and CherokeeAuto News

The changes come as FCA seeks to keep consumers interested in what is the oldest product lineup of any major automaker.

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Honda engineer debunks own claim about cause of Takata airbag failuresAuto News

Honda said an engineer who once suggested he knew a hidden truth about "the root cause" of Takata's defective airbags later indicated he was mistaken.

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Takata bankruptcy would cloud auto industry's biggest recallAuto News

The expected bankruptcy of troubled airbag maker Takata throws a wild card into one of the biggest and most complicated recalls in automotive history.

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GM settles with 203 plaintiffs over ignition switchesAuto News

General Motors has reached a settlement to resolve lawsuits by 203 plaintiffs over defective ignition switches in many of its vehicles, lawyers for the automaker said in a court filing on Friday.

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Tesla rolls through Michigan towing an AirstreamAuto News

Tesla is touring Michigan with an Airstream trailer towed by the new Model X crossover -- a way to showcase its vehicles where they are unable to be sold.

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Ford's China move casts new cloud on Mexican carmakingAuto News

A second U-turn this year by Ford in Mexico has raised the specter of Chinese competition for local carmaking, adding more economic and political pressure on the industry.

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Tesla, others seek ways to ensure drivers keep their hands on the wheelAuto News

Automakers are using tiny cameras, sensors to track drooping heads, steering wheel monitors and audible alerts to ensure drivers pay attention when using advanced driver assistance systems.

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Alfa Romeo won't use incentives as brand puts panache over salesAuto News

Alfa Romeo's global brand chief says he won't cut prices to meet lofty U.S. sales goals, because he insists FCA isn't setting such targets.

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Mitsubishi eyes Renault-Nissan resources to grow in U.S., China Auto News

Mitsubishi wants to tap the Renault-Nissan "toolbox" to unlock sales growth in the world's two biggest auto markets: the U.S. and China.

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Barra meets with Canada's Justin TrudeauAuto News

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with GM CEO Mary Barra in Canada to discuss job creation, but the neither the government nor automaker released details about the discussions.

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Suppliers pick up old-school metal workAuto News

The industry might be planning a shift to electrification, but American Axle and its competitors are winning more business from traditional powertrains.

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Panasonic sees the future of solar on car rooftops.Auto News

Panasonic sees the future of solar on car rooftops. The Japanese electronics giant has started producing a 180-watt array of solar cells that can be fixed to the roof of an automobile.

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Waymo hires ex-Tesla engineer to lead self-driving hardwareAuto News

Waymo has hired Satish Jeyachandran, Tesla's former director of hardware engineering. Jeyachandran spent nearly seven years at Tesla before leaving earlier this year.

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Tesla in talks with labels for music-streaming service, report saysAuto News

Tesla is in talks with record labels about creating its own music-streaming service, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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