FCA to offer split, dual-function tailgate on Ram, spy photos revealAuto News

Spy photographers have caught confirmation that at least some versions of the next-generation Ram 1500 pickup will have a new dual-function tailgate, capable of both dropping down or opening up 'French door' style.

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Dealers crucial for vehicle purchase, J.D. Power study findsAuto News

Online tools may make it easier for consumers to shop for vehicles and products at home, but interacting with a salesperson is a key component of high customer sales satisfaction, a J.D. Power study finds.

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Cordray to Step Down from CFPB (11/15/17)

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Ford's smart mobility team 14,000-15,000 strongAuto News

Ford's Smart Mobility unit -- founded last year to handle the purchase and development of new transportation services -- is comprised of 14,000 to 15,000 employees globally, a top executive said.

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Dyson sues ex-CEO for sharing secrets on electric carAuto News

Dyson is suing former CEO Max Conze for allegedly revealing confidential information, including details of the British company's plan to expand into the EV market.

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U.S. House members oppose Trump administration auto trade rules proposalAuto News

A bipartisan group of more than 70 House members urged the Trump administration not to boost current production requirements on vehicle content for autos produced in the region under NAFTA

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Ford seeks patent on system for autonomous off-road vehiclesAuto News

Ford has applied for a patent on an autonomous system for off-road vehicles that would allow the vehicles to traverse dirt, gravel, mud, sand and other tricky terrain.

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Cordray announces resignation from CFPBAuto News

Richard Cordray will step down as the head of a controversial consumer watchdog at the end of the month amid growing speculation that he will run for governor of Ohio as a Democrat.

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Kia highlights access to Malaria treatmentAuto News

In the latest video to join our viral video chart, Hyundai brings out the big guns: Kids.

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Hyundai plans several new crossoversAuto News

Hyundai said its plan for an expanded crossover lineup for the U.S. will include a battery-electric vehicle, a fuel cell offering, a diesel utility and an A-segment vehicle.

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Lexus to unwrap 3-row RX crossover at L.A. Auto ShowAuto News

Lexus' U.S. dealers have clamored for a family-friendly version of the popular RX crossover for years, but it's unclear whether the third row will accommodate two or three passengers.

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Why there might be hope for millennials renting carsAuto News

I rented a car for the first time and it wasn't bad, perhaps signaling hope that millennials will use rental cars.

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GM: New EV platform to debut in 2021, reduce costs 30%Auto News

GM plans to sell 1 million electric vehicles by 2026, driven by a reduction in cost for its next-generation EV platform that's due in 2021.

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Tesla says it will fight lawsuit claiming racial discriminationAuto News

Tesla said it would fight a class-action lawsuit filed against it earlier this week claiming the electric automaker's California production plant was a "hotbed for racist behavior."

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Buffett-Backed BYD to open electric-truck plant in CanadaAuto News

BYD, the Chinese electric-vehicle maker backed by Warren Buffett, plans to open its first assembly plant in Canada, anticipating a surge in demand for electric trucks.

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