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Transparency key to self-driving regulation, NHTSA leader saysAuto News

Regulation of autonomous vehicles requires more collaboration, information sharing and flexibility than previous top-down approaches, the top U.S. auto safety regulator says.

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CDK, Reynolds sued over alleged anti-competitive actionsAuto News

Teterboro Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram has sued Reynolds and CDK, saying the software giants' anti-competitive behavior has driven up costs at the dealership.

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Subaru completes two new test tracks in JapanAuto News

Subaru Corp., looking to further strengthen its safety chops, has finished construction of two new test tracks in Japan.

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Fiat Chrysler sues shippers over alleged price fixingAuto News

FCA has lodged a complaint with a federal regulator seeking "reparations" from a group of shipping companies from Asia, Europe and South America that admitted to fixing prices for shipping vehicles.

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BMW unit, Penske Automotive invest in Scott Painter's FairAuto News

Fair, whose app lets consumers secure vehicles online without a specific time commitment, has secured funding from BMW i Venture, Penske Automotive Group and others.

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U.S., Calif. regulators approve fix for VW 3.0-liter diesel crossoversAuto News

U.S. and California regulators approved a fix for about 38,000 Volkswagen 3.0-liter diesel crossovers with potential excess emissions, a decision that could save the automaker more than $1 billion according to a letter reviewed by Reuters.

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Auto supplier stocks jump on report Tesla to fully own plant in ChinaAuto News

Suppliers' shares jumped after the Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla reached an agreement with Shanghai's government to build a plant in the city's free-trade zone.

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Toyota resumes Japan production after typhoonAuto News

Toyota said it was operating second shifts as normal at its Japanese plants, after suspending first shifts as a typhoon precaution. Four people were reported killed in the wake of Typhoon Lan.

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Tesla could play role in modernizing Puerto Rico's battered electric gridAuto News

A Puerto Rican official who has been in talks with Tesla said the island is serious about transforming its energy infrastructure after it was leveled by Hurricane Maria.

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Ford rolls out more upgrades as freshened Mustang nears dealersAuto News

Ford is working to generate buzz about the freshened 2018 Mustang, which goes on sale this month, with a variety of upgrades.

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Toyota resumes Japan producton after typhoonAuto News

Toyota said it was operating second shifts at its Japan plants as normal on Monday, after suspending first shift as a typhoon precaution.

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