Former UAW official resigns from GM boardAuto News

Joe Ashton, a former UAW vice president, has resigned from GM's board of directors amid a widening federal probe into joint training centers overseen by representatives of the union and Detroit automakers.

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Hyundai returns to roster of Super Bowl advertisersAuto News

Hyundai, which ran a post-game Super Bowl ad last season, has secured ad time during the 2018 game.

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Ford said to be planning end of N.A. Fusion output Auto News

Ford plans to end North American production of the Fusion midsize sedan at the end of the decade, casting doubt about the future of the nameplate in the U.S. as consumers shun cars for crossovers and SUVs.

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EV credit survives compromise tax bill Auto News

U.S. House and Senate negotiators have agreed to spare the electric-vehicle tax credit as part of a compromise package on tax reform, according to a Republican familiar with process, Bloomberg reported.

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Mercedes preps 2 instrument panels for next G-class SUVAuto News

The redesigned Mercedes-Benz G-class SUV will be roomier and more luxurious when it goes on sale in the U.S. in late 2018.

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Toyota, Visteon begin using new $135 million autonomous vehicle testing center in Mich. Auto News

Michigan's autonomous and connected vehicle testing site, the American Center for Mobility, officially opened this week near Ann Arbor, Mich., with Toyota and Visteon beginning testing.

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Mercedes-Benz Financial launches expansion of Texas operationsAuto News

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services said it will shift business operations into a new facility at its AllianceTexas operation in Fort Worth.

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Continental to showcase 2 battery charging systems at CES Auto News

Continental has developed two battery charging systems that aim to tackle the obstacles of range, weight and cost often associated with charging technology.

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Hyundai bolsters electric car lineup to narrow gap with rivalsAuto News

Hyundai Motor Group, lagging behind rivals in the introduction of electric vehicles, is stepping up plans for battery-powered cars as world governments crack down on polluting fossil fuels.

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Jeep reshapes iconic Wrangler with slippery brick stylingAuto News

At first glance, the styling of the next-generation Wrangler doesn't appear to have changed much. But a bend here and a curve there improved aerodynamics by 9 percent, a top FCA executive says.

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