Regional director, accountant Gary Jones slated to become next UAW presidentAuto News

Gary Jones, a UAW regional director and certified public accountant based in Kansas City, Mo., is slated to become the union's next president.

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VW's Diess says 'Chattanooga is our first choice' to build new EVs for the U.S. Auto News

VW's plant in Tennessee is the company's leading candidate to build its upcoming lineup of electric vehicles, according to high-ranking brand officials speaking in Germany and at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

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Toyota Off-Road Concept Evokes FJ Cruiser (11/30/17)

From LA Auto Show: Toyota off-road concept evokes FJ Cruiser, Hyundai dives into compact CUV market,...
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Senators search for path to bring self-driving legislation to a voteAuto News

The Senate sponsors of legislation governing self-driving cars are searching for an expedited way to get a floor vote after momentum on the bill stalled in recent weeks.

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Toyota plans California fuel cell plant to make power, hydrogenAuto News

Toyota said it will build a renewable fuel-cell power-generation plant, plus a hydrogen fueling station, to support its operations at the Port of Long Beach in California.

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GM slashing lidar cost to $10,000 for self-driving carsAuto News

GM expects its next-generation lidar technology for autonomous vehicles to cost roughly $10,000 -- removing a significant hurdle for the mass-production of self-driving vehicles.

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Porsche likely to add 911 plug-in hybrid variant, CEO saysAuto News

The Porsche 911 will likely get a plug-in hybrid variant mid-way through its next generation, Porsche CEO Oliver Blume says.

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Elon Musk wants to build Chicago area express trainAuto News

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to add a high-speed train between the Loop and O'Hare International Airport has drawn interest from a big name: Elon Musk.

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How Ford plans to market the gasoline-electric F-150Auto News

Ford, despite customer priorities for trucks, is plowing ahead with a gasoline-electric version of the crazy-popular F-150, the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. since the Reagan administration.

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Avis tests fully connected wireless car fleet in Kansas CityAuto News

Avis launched its first fleet of cars that are fully connected to the internet, other vehicles, and to the car rental company via wireless technology in a bid to enhance fleet management.

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Ford looks beyond longtime ad agency WPP; hires new firm for some Lincoln workAuto News

Ford has moved outside of longtime ad agency WPP for help on a new campaign for the 2018 Lincoln Navigator, tapping New York firm Laundry Service.

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Ford looks beyond longtime ad agency WPP; hires new firm for some Lincoln workAuto News

Ford has moved outside of longtime ad agency WPP for help on a new campaign for the 2018 Lincoln Navigator, tapping New York firm Laundry Service.

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Toyota wades again in crossover waters with FT-AC conceptAuto News

Toyota is testing the baby crossover waters again with another concept -- this time the FT-AC, for "future Toyota adventure concept" -- aimed squarely at the outdoorsy lifestyle of sunny California.

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