Ford Fusion was the right car at the wrong timeAuto News

In 2012, it finally looked like Ford had an answer to the Japanese automakers' dominance of the segment. Now it's headed for the scrap heap.

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Auto industry lobbying fails to budge TrumpAuto News

It's becoming increasingly clear to automotive interests that traditional lobbying efforts against tariffs on autos and auto parts are ineffective with President Donald Trump.

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Hyundai Veloster ready for close-up in Marvel's 'Ant-Man'Auto News

The diminutive Hyundai Veloster gets more than a cameo in superhero flick Ant-Man and the Wasp, which hits U.S. theaters Friday.

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Toyota sees chance to grow stronger as Camry rivals drop outAuto News

Toyota is treating plummeting U.S. car sales as an opportunity, not as a worrisome trend threatening one of its biggest strengths.

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Will electric Subaru Forester help Japan consumers forget about the fuel data scandal?Auto News

Incoming Subaru President Tomomi Nakamura is banking on the redesigned Forester to stoke U.S. sales and help rebuild the brand's tarnished image at home.

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Ford works with dealers to recruit students as shop techsAuto News

Ford, in collaboration with its dealers, is launching a series of coordinated grass-roots recruiting efforts to add about 5,000 technicians across its network within two years.

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2 charged in identity fraud scheme affecting 6 New York car dealershipsAuto News

Other arrests are pending and the investigation stems from a federal investigation in multiple states that involves the Department of Homeland Security.

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Atlanta's Buckhead will be home to Daimler's latest innovation centerAuto News

The center will allow the Mercedes-Benz parent to tap into the entrepreneurial instincts of its employees, who are encouraged to come up with new ideas that are generally not related to car design.

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GM tells Trump administration tariffs could force downsizing, less investmentsAuto News

GM said it could shrink at home, jeopardizing its ability to invest in technologies of the future such as autonomous and electric drive vehicles, if tariffs on imported autos and components are imposed.

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Porsche faces German tax probe over marketing, catering expenses, report saysAuto News

Porsche is under investigation by the Stuttgart tax office over the way it accounted for marketing and catering expenses during the past 8 years, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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Trump tariffs prompt Fiat Chrysler to make contingency plans on 'massive scale'Auto News

FCA is developing contingency plans to adjust its manufacturing footprint should President Trump's hardball trade tactics result in higher auto tariffs or the collapse of existing trade agreements.

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Trump tariffs prompt Fiat Chrysler to make contingency plans on 'massive scale'Auto News

FCA is developing contingency plans to adjust its manufacturing footprint should President Trump's hardball trade tactics result in higher auto tariffs or the collapse of existing trade agreements.

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Ford's chief lobbyist Ojakli taking job at GM investor, SoftbankAuto News

Ford is losing Ziad Ojakli, its longtime top Washington lobbyist, to an investment firm that's investing heavily in Ford's crosstown rival, General Motors.

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Auto broker-turned-con man arrested in MiamiAuto News

After more than a year on the run, Albert Golant was arrested, in part because of his earlier involvement in bogus dealings with a Wisconsin auto dealer.

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Auto broker-turned-con man arrested in Miami after history of auto fraudAuto News

After more than a year on the run, Albert Golant was arrested, in part because of his earlier involvement in bogus dealings with a Wisconsin auto dealer.

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Autonomous vehicles will deliver groceries with Kroger, Nuro partnershipAuto News

Kroger is looking to enter the at-home grocery delivery sphere through a new partnership with two-year-old tech startup Nuro.

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Musk, Tesla face moment of truth on Model 3 productionAuto News

The mad scramble by Tesla and CEO Elon Musk to meet a self-imposed production deadline -- a rate of 5,000 cars per week by the end of June -- is coming to an end.

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GM lowers based price on some 2019 Chevy Silverado models, raises othersAuto News

General Motors is expanding the price range of the redesigned 2019 Chevrolet Silverado by lowering the starting price of several entry-level models and increasing pricing on some high-end trims.

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Trump's auto tariffs draw the ire of Mazda, following ToyotaAuto News

Mazda became the latest auto company to condemn the Trump administration's plans for potential car import tariffs, saying such duties would hit both the industry as well as U.S. consumers.

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Bosch names new autos boss, appoints chief digital officerAuto News

Bosch is reorganizing its top management, appointing company veterans to head its mobility services and newly created digital services divisions.

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VW must be open to new ideas and bad news, U.S. monitor saysAuto News

VW must strive for a less authoritarian structure, be open to new ideas and accept bad news, says Larry Thompson, the automaker's compliance monitor.

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June U.S. auto sales expected to increase from last June, fall from May 2018Auto News

While U.S. auto sales experienced growth throughout the first half of 2018, the market could fall for the second half of the year.

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Trump tariffs spark battle over exemptions between metals customers, suppliersAuto News

Requests from manufacturers to gain exemptions from the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are getting pushback from domestic steel and aluminum producers.

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Magna sheds light on Italian supplier acquisitionAuto News

Magna says buying OLSA will make the Canadian company a global lighting supplier and expand its capability to design, engineer and manufacture headlamps, tail lamps and other lighting products.

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China sets rollback of foreign ownership caps on auto joint ventures for July 28Auto News

China unveiled late Thursday a long-anticipated easing of foreign investment curbs in the auto industry and other key sectors as Beijing moves to open its markets further.

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OneRepublic, Alice Cooper lead FCA's musical ad blitzAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, known for frequently making music the centerpiece of its ads, is cranking up the volume even louder this summer.

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Jailed executive Stadler unlikely to return as Audi CEO, insiders sayAuto News

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, who is being held in prison in connection with parent VW's diesel scandal, likely will not return to his post even if he clears his name.

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McLaren 600LT adds to Longtail lineageAuto News

McLaren Automotive's newest supercar features design elements that are a nod to the brand's racing history.

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Audi's Stadler unlikely to return to CEO postAuto News

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, who is being held in prison in connection with parent VW's diesel scandal, likely will not return to his post even if he clears his name.

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GM Canada's new president lays out his planAuto News

GM Canada President Travis Hester has laid out his plan for the company. It includes building on Canada's 'rich research and development ecosystem' and supporting manufacturing in Ontario.

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South Korean trade groups seeks exemption from Trump tariffsAuto News

A South Korean trade group asked the United States for exemption from a tariff on automobile imports for the Asian country, citing a security alliance and a bilateral trade deal.

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Chevy's midengine Corvette C8 undergoes track testsAuto News

The midengine C8 Chevrolet Corvette has been spotted again testing at the track, giving the latest glimpse of GM's planned halo model.

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Google affiliate Waymo needs 'large number' of cars in Europe for robotaxi serviceAuto News

Google's self-driving affiliate Waymo will need "a large number" of cars to expand its robotaxi service to Europe, CEO John Krafcik said, declining to say who could supply the vehicles.

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GM to transfer Vietnam operation to Vingroup's car arm, eyes sales boostAuto News

HANOI -- General Motors has agreed to transfer its Vietnamese operation to VinFast Trading and Production LLC and distribute Chevrolet cars through the local carmaker, in a move that could help drive up its modest sales in the country.

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Trump tariffs would hit Volvo, Geely, Chinese billionaire Shufu saysAuto News

Consumers will suffer from rising costs because automakers will need to start building factories in each market to avoid tariffs, said Li Shufu, whose Zhejiang Geely Holding Group owns Volvo.

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Trump's tariffs would hit Fiat Chrysler hardAuto News

Fiat Chrysler exports to the U.S. vehicles such as the Jeep Renegade built in Italy. High tariffs planned by President Trump would destroy the business case for such exports.

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Why Apple CarPlay, Google's Android Auto were found to be less distracting than automakers' built-in systemsAuto News

Built-in vehicle infotainment systems designed by automakers are more distracting to drivers than Apple CarPlay and Google's Android Auto, according to AAA research.

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NHTSA nominee King passes Senate panel's review Auto News

The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday recommended the nomination of Heidi King to be NHTSA administrator.

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Bosch teams with Canada startup Mojio to connect vehicles wirelesslyAuto News

Bosch is teaming with Canadian startup Mojio to get more vehicles connected wirelessly to a range of digital services, from insurance companies to emergency responders.

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Auto tariffs are the 'final step to economic disaster,' Linamar CEO SaysAuto News

The North American auto industry is facing a crisis 'that will make 2009 look like a walk in the park' if the U.S. imposes tariffs on vehicles and parts, says the CEO of Canadian supplier Linamar.

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Elon Musk says 'rude awakening' awaits analyst bearish on TeslaAuto News

Elon Musk sent a companywide email to Tesla employees responding to a Goldman Sachs analyst's prediction that the carmaker will miss estimates with its crucial Model 3 sedan this quarter.

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Businesses press Congress to check Trump tariff powersAuto News

A coalition of business groups, including those representing automakers and suppliers, sent a letter to lawmakers urging support for legislation that would require congressional approval of tariffs designated for national security reasons.

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Ford inks smart car deal in China with BaiduAuto News

Ford said it signed a letter of intent with China's internet search company Baidu to develop artificial intelligence and smart connectivity in cars.

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Ford hits green goals ahead of scheduleAuto News

The company in 2010 pledged over the next 15 years to cut by 30 percent per vehicle the amount of carbon dioxide emissions from its carmaking processes. It achieved its goal in half the time.

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Ford hits carbon emissions reduction goal 8 years earlyAuto News

The company in 2010 pledged over the next 15 years to cut by 30 percent per vehicle the amount of carbon dioxide emissions from its carmaking processes. It achieved its goal in half the time.

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Trump tariffs would cost thousands of U.S. jobs, import trade group saysAuto News

WASHINGTON -- The trade association representing international automakers operating in the U.S.

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Lorraine Schultz, founder of group to promote women in the auto industry, dies at 88Auto News

Lorraine Schultz, who spearheaded a nonprofit organization that provided scholarships and networking opportunities to women in an industry long perceived as male territory, has died. She was 88.

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New venture capital infusion led by Costanoa Ventures doubles startup Roadster's fundingAuto News

The investment will propel the technology startup's efforts to expand operations and update products to meet the demands of dealership and automaker customers.

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California utility company wants to grow EV charging capacityAuto News

Southern California Edison utility is looking to spend another $760.1 million on expanding electric car-charging networks as the state works to get more emissions-free vehicles on the road.

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Trump trade chief vows to protect U.S. interests against EU tariffsAuto News

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer criticized retaliatory tariffs imposed by the EU and China, saying that the nation would "take all necessary actions."

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2019 Lincoln Nautilus gets higher price with new name, updatesAuto News

The midsize utility will start at $41,335, Lincoln

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2017-18 Porsche Panamera recalled in U.S. with stop saleAuto News

Porsche is issuing a recall and stop sale for 715 of its 2017 and 2018 model year Panameras in the United States and Puerto Rico.

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Honda readies Pilot plug-in hybridAuto News

Honda is planning a plug-in hybrid version of the upcoming 2019 Pilot crossover based on new images from spy photographers. It will be the fourth electrified vehicle in the Honda lineup after the Accord, Clarity and Insight.

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I-Pace marks JLR's emergence as first-rate engineering houseAuto News

The I-Pace marks JLR's arrival as a first-rate engineering organization.

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Ram 1500 Classic will be name for outgoing DS pickupAuto News

Fiat Chrysler is giving a formal name to the outgoing Ram "DS" half-ton pickup: Ram 1500 Classic.

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VW plans Wolfsburg closure 1-2 days a week for emissions testingAuto News

VW plans to shut its main factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, for 1-2 days a week between August and end September to deal with issues arising from the new WLTP engine emissions test cycle

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Volkswagen mobility unit CEO says self-driving cars core to planAuto News

VW's fledgling Moia mobility unit is betting on the rise of self-driving cars to deliver on its plan to catch up with ride-hailing leaders like Uber without burning through piles of cash.

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Europe will retaliate if U.S. imposes auto tariffs, French official saysAuto News

Europe will hit back if President Donald Trump follows through with a threat to slap import tariffs on European-made cars, France's finance minister said.

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Rising crime pushes Mexico bulletproof car production to recordAuto News

Historic levels of violent crime in Mexico have sparked a record increase in the country's car-armoring business, with an industry group predicting a double-digit jump in the number of vehicles bulletproofed this year.

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Trump says U.S. finishing study on EU-built car tariffsAuto News

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the U.S. government was completing a study about increasing import tariffs on cars from the European Union and suggested it would take action soon.

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Internet-ready Toyota Corolla rolled out in hopes of luring young Japanese buyersAuto News

Toyota began selling a fully redesigned Corolla Sport hatchback -- along with a new Crown, the flagship sedan in Japan akin to the Avalon in the U.S. -- as its first generation of fully connected cars.

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Audi may unveil Tesla rival in U.S. after CEO arrestAuto News

Audi has delayed the launch of its purpose-built e-tron EV and switched the event to the United States from Brussels after the arrest of CEO Rupert Stadler put a shadow over VW Group's premium brand in Europe.

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Eaton to expand investment in vehicle electrification through eMobility businessAuto News

Power management supplier Eaton is joining the growing list of global suppliers restructuring their business portfolios to compete in the electric mobility segment.

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Europe will retaliate if U.S. imposes auto tariffs, French official saysAuto News

Europe will hit back if President Donald Trump follows through with a threat to slap import tariffs on European-made cars, France's finance minister said.

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Trump tariffs force companies to rework supply chainsAuto News

From global manufacturers to small tech startups, companies are scrambling to rework supply chains built for an era of stable, open trade policy that is now under threat.

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VW showcases EV tech by setting Pikes Peak recordAuto News

VW showcased EV technology that will feature in its upcoming I.D. range by setting an all-time record in the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the U.S. state of Colorado with the I.D. R Pikes Peak racing car prototype.

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Formula One supplier Cosworth sees autonomous tech as route to IPOAuto News

Cosworth, the UK engineering company with roots making engines for Formula One racing teams, is moving closer to an IPO by developing advanced driver-assistance and autonomous technology to entice investors.

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Audi CEO Stadler faces at least another week in jailAuto News

Suspended Audi CEO Rupert Stadler is facing at least another week in custody after agreeing to additional questioning by prosecutors over his role in the diesel-emissions scandal.

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Jaguar Land Rover will invest $18 billion in EVs to reduce diesel dependenceAuto News

Jaguar Land Rover said it will invest $18 billion over the next three years to be able to offer electrified versions of all its models after customers' wariness about buying diesel-fueled vehicles hit margins and profitability.

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Audi switches unveiling of Tesla rival to U.S. after CEO arrestAuto News

Audi has delayed the launch of its purpose-built e-tron EV and switched the event to the United States from Brussels after the arrest of its CEO Rupert Stadler put a shadow over VW Group's premium brand in Europe.

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VW, four suppliers team up to push common autonomous driving techAuto News

Volkswagen Group of America and four major suppliers have formed an alliance to work on highly technical issues that will have to be resolved to make autonomous vehicles a reality.

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U.S. set to limit China investmentsAuto News

President Donald Trump plans to spur more trade tensions with China by barring many Chinese companies from investing in American technology firms, and by blocking additional tech exports to Beijing.

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Jaguar's I-Pace challenge: Turn buzz into salesAuto News

Jaguar is winning lots of praise for its I-Pace battery-electric vehicle, but how can it turn all those good vibes into sales? It won't be easy.

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Toyota hires Manjit Singh as North American chief information officerAuto News

Toyota has hired Manjit Singh to be its chief information officer for technology strategy and development in North America, the company said.

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Loved by Musk, mocked by critics, Tesla's tent gets put to testAuto News

If Elon Musk makes good on his pledge that Tesla will be pumping out 5,000 Model 3 sedans a week by the end of the month, it may be thanks to the curious structure outside the company's factory.

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Italy aims to pass Norway as Europe's No. 1 EV marketAuto News

Italy's new government has a plan to put 1 million electric vehicles on the nation's roads by 2022 in an push to go from being the region's weakest EV market to replacing Norway as its strongest.

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Trump tariffs could run European convertibles off U.S. roadsAuto News

Expensive European convertibles are among the vehicles that could become rare on American roads if President Trump's proposal to impose 20 percent tariffs on imported cars takes effect.

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Dana buys majority stake in Canada's TM4 to expand EV reachAuto News

Dana is buying a majority stake in Canada's TM4 for $127 million, allowing the automotive supplier to produce more components for electric vehicles, and to increase its reach in China.

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Russia may slap duties on U.S. cars, light trucksAuto News

Russia is the latest country to threaten the U.S. with retaliation for tariffs on metals imports, warning Friday that American cars could soon face higher taxes.

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CarMax profits rise on tax-rate changeAuto News

CarMax's profits rose in the quarter ended May 31 largely because of a lower income tax rate, the nation's largest used-car retailer said Friday.

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Tesla suffers another fire at Calif. plantAuto News

A machine used for paper recycling caught fire late Thursday at Tesla's Fremont, Calif., campus, outside the company's main EV assembly plant, but manufacturing was not affected.

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Joyson Safety Systems names Guido Durrer as CEOAuto News

Joyson Safety Systems, the Chinese-owned supplier that acquired the former Takata safety products business, said it appointed Guido Durrer as its new CEO.

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Trump threatens 20 percent tariff on European Union carsAuto News

President Trump threatened to impose a 20 percent tariff on all European Union-assembled cars coming into the United States after the EU imposed more than $3 billion in levies on American goods.

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Europe hits back at Trump's tariffs as global tensions mountAuto News

The European Union's retaliatory tariffs on products from the United States came into force on Friday, the latest shots fired in what increasingly looks like a global trade war.

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Daimler names sales, HR expert Karen Adt as new Smart bossAuto News

Daimler executive Karen Adt will become the head of the Smart brand, succeeding Annette Winkler.

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VW hands over regional responsibility to brandsAuto News

Volkswagen AG is handing responsibility for managing regions to its different brands as part of a strategic overhaul to decentralize power at the automaker.

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How Trump's trade war could hit automakers in the U.S. Auto News

Over the past three decades, the global auto industry has gotten, well, more global. Manufacturers built scores of factories outside their home countries to reduce exposure to currency swings.

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Elon Musk's Tesla plans to cut residential solar panel business, Reuters reportsAuto News

Tesla's move to cut 9 percent of its workforce will sharply downsize the residential solar business it bought two years ago in a controversial transaction, Reuters reported.

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Uber driver was watching video before fatal self-driving crash, police sayAuto News

Police in Arizona said evidence showed the safety driver behind the wheel of a self-driving Uber was streaming a TV show on her phone before a fatal accident in March.

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GM risks Trump's ire with plan to build 2019 Chevy Blazer in MexicoAuto News

Just as President Trump is threatening tariffs on imported autos, GM plans to resurrect the Chevrolet Blazer -- this time as a sleeker crossover -- made in Mexico.

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Wilbur Ross-owned supplier IAC names new CEOAuto News

International Automotive Components Group named former Magna International executive Manfred Gingl as its new CEO following the retirement of former chief Steve Miller earlier this month.

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Audi stops sales, recalls A6s and A7s over sensor issue in U.S.Auto News

Audi has ordered a nationwide stop sale and recall for new and used 2012-18 A6 and A7 sedans equipped with certain seats after determining that a sensor designed to detect whether the passenger seat is occupied can malfunction.

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Nearly 500 Corvette ZR1s recalled over airbag issues, GM saysAuto News

Nearly 500 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1s from the 2019 model year are being recalled because of airbag deployment issues "under certain conditions."

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Intel ousts CEO Krzanich after relationship with employeeAuto News

Intel removed Brian Krzanich as CEO after the chipmaker learned he previously had a consensual relationship with an employee, a violation of the company's policies.

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GM adjusts executive roles for Dan Ammann, Mark ReussAuto News

General Motors is realigning responsibilities of two of its top executives, allowing GM President Dan Ammann to better concentrate on the automaker's development and deployment of autonomous vehicles.

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BASF's color palette for 2022 combines technical utility, visual aesthetics Auto News

Gray, blue, white and black surfaced as 2022 model year color predictions from automotive paint supplier BASF as the need to "keep it real" with technological advancements becomes a reality.

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Audi, Germany sign deal allowing flying car testingAuto News

Germany, land of the no-holds-barred Autobahn, is pushing the next level of transportation: flying cars.

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Volvo CEO says auto tariffs threaten jobs at U.S. plantAuto News

If the Trump administration imposes tariffs on foreign cars, and trading partners retaliate, that could chill Volvo'splans to add jobs at its South Carolina plant, CEO Hakan Samuelsson said.

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GM Financial follows the rules but consumers feel the painAuto News

GM Financial stopped reporting customer payment information to the credit bureaus after problems following a systemwide technology upgrade, and legally, that was the lender's only choice.

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Daimler cuts 2018 profit outlook as tariffs strike U.S.-made SUVsAuto News

Daimler said profit would fall in 2018 as new import tariffs on light vehicles exported from the United States to China would hurt sales of high-margin Mercedes-Benz SUVs.

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Tesla's alleged saboteur sued by carmaker over data theftAuto News

Tesla sued a former employee for hacking its confidential and trade secret information, transferring several gigabytes to outsiders along with illicit photos of the production line.

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German automakers will offer to drop all tariffs with U.S., report saysAuto News

German automakers are willing to abandon car tariffs between the European Union and the United States in exchange for President Trump dropping a 25 percent border tax threat on European auto imports, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

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Audi's detained CEO, Stadler, questioned by prosecutors, report saysAuto News

Munich prosecutors questioned Audi's arrested CEO, Rupert Stadler, about the automaker's diesel-cheating scandal on Wednesday, Reuters reported.

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VW board was weak and indecisive over Audi CEO crisisAuto News

When a crisis strikes, a company's board must spring into action and take charge to quickly restore confidence. After Audi CEO Rupert Stadler was arrested over VW Group's diesel scandal, old loyalties took precedence over damage control.

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New Volvo S60 heralds 'dynamic' powertrain changesAuto News

The redesigned Volvo S60 compact sports sedan will be Volvo's first U.S.-manufactured vehicle and its first new-generation model to be sold without a diesel variant.

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New Volvo S60 heralds 'dynamic' powertrain changesAuto News

The redesigned Volvo S60 compact sports sedan will be Volvo's first U.S.-manufactured vehicle and its first new-generation model to be sold without a diesel variant.

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BMW launches first U.S. ad from new agencyAuto News

Goodby, Silverstein and Partners channels Albert Einstein in its first work for BMW since winning the account in March. The ad, "Relativity," promotes the brand's "Summer On" sales event.

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GM steps up 3-D printing efforts to find new plant efficienciesAuto News

General Motors is increasing the use of 3-D printing at its plants to streamline operations, which has the potential to save millions of dollars in annual production costs.

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GM steps up 3-D printing efforts to find new plant efficienciesAuto News

General Motors is increasing the use of 3-D printing at its plants to streamline operations, which has the potential to save millions of dollars in annual production costs.

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GM steps up 3-D printing efforts to find new plant efficienciesAuto News

General Motors is increasing the use of 3-D printing at its plants to streamline operations, which has the potential to save millions of dollars in annual production costs.

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Genesis, Kia, Hyundai top J.D. Power Initial Quality Study for 1st timeAuto News

Korean brands secured the top three spots in J.D. Power's annual report card on new-vehicle quality for the first time in the study's 31-year history. New quality at the Detroit 3 continues to improve faster than the overall industry.

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Toyota captures data goldmine in $1 billion Grab betAuto News

By pumping $1 billion into ride-hailing firm Grab, Toyota stands to gain a passenger-side view of tens of thousands of cars across Southeast Asia.

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Porsche buys stake in Croatian electric supercar startupAuto News

Porsche has bought a 10 percent stake in Rimac Automobili, a Croatian startup that specializes in superfast electric supercars.

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Audi, Hyundai to cooperate on fuel cell vehiclesAuto News

Audi and Hyundai said they will cooperate on developing fuel cell vehicles.

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Continental board plans powertrain IPO, report saysAuto News

Continental's supervisory board is moving ahead with plans for an initial public offering of its powertrain unit and a new corporate structure by early July, a sign the supplier's biggest overhaul in decades is taking shape, according to people...

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Volvo extends global footprint with opening of U.S. factoryAuto News

Volvo will extend its global manufacturing footprint with the inauguration of its U.S. plant, where it is investing about $1.1 billion to start production this autumn of the S60 for the domestic and global markets.

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Trump says 'getting there' in NAFTA talks with Canada, MexicoAuto News

President Trump said progress was being made in talks to update the NAFTA trade accord between the United States, Canada and Mexico, but he held out the prospect of striking bilateral pacts.

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VW, Ford eye alliance to develop, build transporter vans, report says Auto News

Volkswagen and Ford are in preliminary talks over a development and production alliance for commercial transporter vans, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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NHTSA orders end to sales of Autopilot Buddy, which disables Tesla safety features Auto News

NHTSA issued a cease-and-desist letter Tuesday to a company selling an aftermarket device that effectively disables a safety feature in Tesla's Autopilot semi-autonomous driver assist system.

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GM, Honda endorse policy accord for EV infrastructure Auto News

General Motors, Honda and others endorsed principles meant to guide local, state and federal policymakers on how to develop energy infrastructure for electrified vehicles.

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McLaren Automotive expands to Metro DetroitAuto News

McLaren is expanding its retail footprint in the United States by partnering with one of the largest dealership groups in the country, the Suburban Collection, for a new store near Detroit.

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VW, Ford eye alliance to develop, build transporter vans, report says Auto News

Volkswagen and Ford are in preliminary talks over a development and production alliance for commercial transporter vans, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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VW, Ford said to mull alliance to develop, build transporter vans Auto News

Volkswagen and Ford are in preliminary talks over a development and production alliance for commercial transporter vans, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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China to act 'forcefully' on Trump's $200 billion tariff threatAuto News

Trade tensions between the world's two biggest economies intensified, with China vowing to retaliate "forcefully" against President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs on another $200 billion in Chinese imports.

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Tesla sheds more light on 500 job cuts at California HQ, plantAuto News

Tesla filed notices with its home state that shed light on which workers are being dismissed from several key California facilities as part of CEO Elon Musk's profit-motivated reorganization.

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Ford settles suit with John Cena over sold GT supercarAuto News

WWE superstar John Cena was approved for one of the first 500 supercars, but sold the vehicle just weeks later -- violating what the company says was a two-year contract.

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Why buying an old train station will be Bill Ford's greatest actAuto News

Ford Motor's purchase of the long-abandoned Michigan Central Station will be Bill Ford's most impactful achievement, no matter how many acts he has left.

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Young at heart? Mercedes cultivates its aging workforceAuto News

Too slow, inflexible, forgetful, always off sick -- those are some attitudes about older workers that Mercedes-Benz is trying to dispel.

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Audi board said to suspend CEO Rupert Stadler, install Bram Schot as interim chiefAuto News

The supervisory board of Audi has suspended CEO Rupert Stadler and appointed Bram Schot as an interim replacement, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Audi board said to suspend CEO Rupert Stadler, install Bram Schot as interim chiefAuto News

The supervisory board of Audi has suspended CEO Rupert Stadler and appointed Bram Schot as an interim replacement, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Mitsubishi ahead of midterm targets for car sales and profit margin, COO saysAuto News

It has been a year and a half since Nissan took a controlling stake in Mitsubishi and installed British executive Trevor Mann as its chief operating officer.

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Audi said to resume crisis talks after CEO Stadler's arrest Auto News

Audi's board of directors will resume talks to address a leadership crisis, sources said, following CEO Rupert Stadler's arrest.

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Tesla car fire examination to be observed by NTSBAuto News

The National Transportation Safety Board is sending a technical specialist to observe Tesla's examination of a Model S that caught fire in California on Friday, the agency said in a statement Monday.

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Audi CEO Stadler arrested, suspended; Bram Schot named interim chief, reports sayAuto News

Munich prosecutors said that Audi CEO Rupert Stadler was arrested on Monday because investigators saw the risk that he might seek to suppress evidence in connection with a diesel emissions probe.

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VW executive tally in diesel scandal grows with Stadler arrestAuto News

Rupert Stadler's arrest adds to the list of German and American executives at Volkswagen AG that have been held, charged, or both over their alleged involvement in the emissions-testing scandal.

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GM investing $175M to build next-gen Cadillac sedansAuto News

General Motors is investing an additional $175 million in a mid-Michigan plant to build two of Cadillac's next-generation sedans.

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Tesla severance offer draws the line on worker-safety concernsAuto News

Language in a confidential severance agreement Tesla is using is likely to deter dismissed employees from going public with worker safety concerns, employment law experts said.

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Adient scraps plan for downtown Detroit headquartersAuto News

Seating supplier Adient confirmed it will no longer move its headquarters to downtown Detroit. Adient will remain in its current headquarters in a suburb west of Detroit, a spokeswoman said Monday.

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Audi CEO Stadler arrested, suspended; Bram Schot named interim chief, reports sayAuto News

Munich prosecutors said that Audi CEO Rupert Stadler was arrested on Monday because investigators saw the risk that he might seek to suppress evidence in connection with a diesel emissions probe.

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Magna forms JVs to make electric cars in ChinaAuto News

Canadian auto parts supplier Magna said it would set up two joint ventures with Beijing Electric Vehicle to build cars in China.

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Hyundai, Kia set up new regional headquarters structure in North America, EuropeAuto News

Hyundai and Kia are setting up new regional headquarters organizations in North America and Europe in an effort to move decision making closer to the markets and react more quickly to changing trends and customer demand.

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Magna forms JVs to make electric cars in ChinaAuto News

Canadian auto parts supplier Magna said it would set up two joint ventures with Beijing Electric Vehicle to build cars in China.

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Audi CEO Stadler arrested; interim chief to be named, report saysAuto News

Munich prosecutors said that Audi CEO Rupert Stadler was arrested on Monday because investigators saw the risk that he might seek to suppress evidence in connection with a diesel emissions probe.

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Deadly Japanese earthquake disrupts auto productionAuto News

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook Osaka, killing three people, halting factory lines in an industrial area and bursting water mains, government and company officials said.

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Audi CEO Stadler arrested on risk he may suppress evidenceAuto News

Munich prosecutors said that Audi CEO Rupert Stadler was arrested on Monday because investigators saw the risk that he might seek to suppress evidence in connection with a diesel emissions probe.

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Apple poaches senior self-driving engineer from WaymoAuto News

Apple hired a senior self-driving car engineer from Alphabet's Waymo unit in a sign that the iPhone maker maintains ambitions to develop autonomous vehicles.

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Canadians may find boycott of U.S. goods hard to pull offAuto News

Canadians outraged by President Trump's attack on their prime minister have called for a consumer boycott targeting the United States, but indignation may be hard to sustain in a nation enamored by U.S.

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BMW 8 Series returns with all-wheel driveAuto News

BMW is reintroducing the 8 Series Coupe, the first new 8 Series in 20 years, in the U.S. late this year with the 2019 M850i xDrive all-wheel drive variant.

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GM's Cruise requires AV trainers to undergo in-vehicle audits, exams and drillsAuto News

GM's self-driving unit is taking its procedures a step further in the race to autonomous driving technology.

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U.S. tariffs target Chinese industrial products, including auto suppliesAuto News

The government released two lists of products covered by $50 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese imports, including components purchased by suppliers for domestic production of automobiles.

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U.S. tariffs target Chinese industrial products, including auto suppliesAuto News

The government released two lists of products covered by $50 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese imports, including components purchased by suppliers for domestic production of automobiles.

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Trump sets $50 billion in China tariffs with Beijing ready to strike backAuto News

President Trump announced hefty tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese imports as Beijing threatened to respond in kind, in a move that looks set to ignite a trade war between the world's two largest economies.

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Ford unit teams with startup developing 'Waze' for self-driving carsAuto News

Startup RideOS said it raised $9 million and reached a partnership with a division of Ford. RideOS plans to sell software that gives routes and other dispatching instructions to fleets of autonomous cars.

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BorgWarner to restate certain financial statements for asbestos chargesAuto News

Auto supplier BorgWarner said it would restate its financial statements for fiscal years 2015 and 2016 to re-evaluate accounting of its asbestos-related charges.

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VW could face further fines from German authoritiesAuto News

VW could face additional fines in Germany on top of the 1 billion euros it has been told to pay for management lapses that caused emissions cheating on 11 million VW diesel cars.

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Ghosn says Renault-Nissan alliance will be reworked by 2022Auto News

Carlos Ghosn said the alliance between Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors, will be reworked by the end of his term as CEO of the French automaker in 2022.

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Trump administration expected to continue NAFTA talks, Canada saysAuto News

Canada agreed with the United States on Thursday that slow-moving talks to update NAFTA should continue although the two sides did not set a date, Canada's foreign minister said.

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Honeywell to rebrand turbo unit upon completion of spinoffAuto News

Honeywell is rebranding its turbocharger unit as Garrett -- Advancing Motion once the previously

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Fiat scion positions his firm to help value brands Tata, IkeaAuto News

Fiat heir Lapo Elkann is looking to extend his customization business into value brands ranging from Indian automaker Tata to Swedish furniture giant Ikea.

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VW market manipulation probe could end this year, Germany saysAuto News

Germany could wrap up an investigation into alleged market manipulation by senior VW executives this year, officials said, after ordering VW to pay 1 billion euros settle emissions cheating claims.

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Volvo deepens ties with lidar maker Luminar to speed autonomous pushAuto News

Volvo is deepening its ties with Luminar, a fast-growing maker of a lidar, which is considered vital to a self-driving car's ability to see the world around it.

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Loop to O'Hare in 12 minutes: Elon Musk gets the jobAuto News

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration selected Elon Musk's Boring Company to build and operate a super-express transit system between downtown and O'Hare International Airport.

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Some fired Tesla workers still love Elon MuskAuto News

Some of the 3,000 Tesla employees who are losing their jobs have had surprisingly positive parting words to share with Elon Musk, the chief executive who let them go.

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Ford's train depot purchase has ties to founding family's heritageAuto News

The blighted train depot in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood is more than a sign of the automaker's hopes to create an urban campus in the middle of the city.

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Ghosn likely to step down as Renault CEO before term ends, report saysAuto News

Carlos Ghosn is likely to step down as Renault CEO before the end of his term in 2022, the Financial Times reported.

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Renault boss Ghosn faces tight shareholder vote on payAuto News

Renault boss Carlos Ghosn faces a tense salary vote at the company's annual shareholder meeting when the French government is expected to oppose his $8.7 million 2017 payout.

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Nissan doubles down on emerging markets as U.S. sales slowAuto News

Nissan expects vehicle sales in some markets to beat industry growth, driven by countries such as Saudi Arabia -- crucial for the Japanese firm struggling with slowing sales in the United States.

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VW fined $1.2 billion by German prosecutors over diesel cheatingAuto News

Volkswagen has been fined 1 billion euros ($1.18 billion) by public prosecutors in Germany over diesel emissions cheating.

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VW to give up to $1,000 payments to polluting diesel owners in Vermont, ArizonaAuto News

Volkswagen AG is paying owners of polluting diesel-powered vehicles up to $1,000 in additional payments to settle state lawsuits in Vermont, the state's attorney general said on Wednesday.

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Tesla's Autopilot to get 'full self-driving features'Auto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the EV maker's Autopilot driver assistance system will get full self-driving features after a software upgrade in August.

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Trump to name nominee to steer U.S. lending watchdog next weekAuto News

President Donald Trump has been reviewing a handful of potential nominees to lead the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and his final pick will be named next week, a top U.S. official said.

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Magna to partner with May Mobility on low-speed self-driving shuttleAuto News

Canadian auto parts supplier Magna International will partner with Michigan startup May Mobility on self-driving shuttles, the companies said on Wednesday.

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BMW global sales fall 2% in May on China tariffs, German diesel bansAuto News

BMW Group said its global vehicle sales fell 2 percent in May, weighed down by China tariffs and a steep drop in German registrations as cities such as Hamburg started banning older diesel vehicles from key streets.

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GM CFO Chuck Stevens to retire; successor namedAuto News

General Motors CFO Chuck Stevens is retiring and will be succeeded by Dhivya Suryadevara, a 39-year-old Harvard Business School graduate who has been a fast-rising star in the company's financial operations. Suryadevara will take over as CFO on Sept.

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GM CFO Chuck Stevens to retire; successor namedAuto News

General Motors CFO Chuck Stevens is retiring and will be succeeded by Dhivya Suradevara, a 39-year-old Harvard Business School graduate who has been a fast-rising star in the company's financial operations, GM said Wednesday.

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FCA, UAW co-conspirators in training center scandal, prosecutors sayAuto News

Federal prosecutors for the first time have labeled Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the UAW co-conspirators in the corruption scandal surrounding the automaker and union's jointly run training center, according to a document obtained by The Detroit...

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Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo will skip Paris auto showAuto News

FCA's Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Abarth brands will not take part in this year's Paris auto show, according to French media reports. FCA joins automakers including Ford and VW brand in skipping one of Europe's top showcases for product debuts.

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Germany defends automakers as national interest in swipe at TrumpAuto News

Chancellor Angela Merkel's government vowed to stand up for the German auto industry, sending a veiled signal to U.S. President Donald Trump to back off threats to levy tariffs on imported cars and auto parts.

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Toyota dives into ride hailing as threats from GM, Waymo loomAuto News

Toyota is making the largest ever bet by an automaker on ride hailing as it embraces new businesses that threaten to disrupt the industry's traditional model of vehicle ownership.

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Autonomous driving will produce economic boom, dwarf job dislocation, report saysAuto News

Concerns about self-driving cars displacing workers are overblown and should be balanced against overwhelming potential advantages in the transportation segment, a new report says.

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Land Rover's Defender comes homeAuto News

Authenticity is crucially important for the next Defender. Building the iconic off-roader in its spiritual home will add appeal to JLR's most important vehicle launch yet.

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Tesla cutting 9% of workers as Musk seeks profitsAuto News

Tesla is cutting 9 percent of its work force in a turnabout that underscores the mounting pressure CEO Elon Musk faces to show the EV maker can one day turn a profit.

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UAW leaders propose flexible union duesAuto News

UAW delegates overwhelmingly supported a modified version of a controversial dues increase from four years ago that will add new triggers that could revert the monthly payments back to previous levels.

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GM starting second Silverado, Sierra shift in Oshawa to meet demandAuto News

GM Canada will soon have two shifts producing pickups at its Oshawa facility, a union official says. The automaker confirms production is "ramping up" to meet market demand.

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Land Rover's Defender comes homeAuto News

Authenticity is crucially important for the next Defender. Building the iconic off-roader in its spiritual home will add appeal to JLR's most important vehicle launch yet.

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Some Hyundia, Kia vehicles should be probed for noncrash fires, safety advocate saysAuto News

The Center for Auto Safety has asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to investigate certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles built in the United States for potential noncrash fire risk.

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Ford's 2019 Mustang Shelby GT350 faster, more responsiveAuto News

The 2019 model, on sale in the first quarter of next year, gets new tires, changes to the suspension and a new aerodynamics package that includes an updated rear spoiler with an optional Gurney flap.

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Barra: Trade uncertainty 'will eventually' impact GM operationsAuto News

GM CEO Mary Barra said if trade uncertainty continues, it "will eventually" have an impact on the company's operations. The automaker has already seen higher steel and aluminum prices.

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Trump's tariffs may cost carmakers at least 1 million annual salesAuto News

If President Donald Trump slaps a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles, it may cost the U.S. auto industry 1 million annual vehicle sales -- and that's just the low end of the estimated damage, says LMC Automotive.

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UAW will present outgoing Williams with retirement perksAuto News

UAW delegates are expected to present outgoing UAW President Dennis Williams with the use of a cabin at the union's Black Lake retreat and conference center when he retires this week.

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Trump tariffs could sink Canada's auto industryAuto News

Donald Trump's heightened attacks on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are raising concerns that he might follow through on threats to impose auto tariffs, a move that could devastate the car industry in Canada and lead to higher prices in the...

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BMW global sales fell 2% in May on China tariffs, German diesel bansAuto News

BMW Group said its global vehicle sales fell 2 percent in May, weighed down by China tariffs and a steep drop in German registrations as cities such as Hamburg started banning older diesel vehicles from key streets.

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Automakers push 9 states to follow Calif. commitment to ZEVsAuto News

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers has written nine governors whose states follow California's ZEV program asking for tangible steps to help increase sales, including more investments in EV charging infrastructure, expanded consumer incentives...

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Kia ad campaign uses kid salesmen to poke fun at dealersAuto News

Saad Chehab, who joined Kia Motors America in May 2017 as vice president of marketing communications, said the brand needed the fresh look for its summer sales campaign.

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Mercedes-Benz previews electric EQA hatchbackAuto News

Mercedes-Benz released a

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Mercedes-Benz previews electric EQA hatchbackAuto News

Mercedes-Benz released a

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German automakers caught in the middle of looming tariff threatsAuto News

BMW and Mercedes face a double whammy of trade risks in an intensifying spat between the European Union and the U.S.

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Tesla's Autopilot to get 'full self-driving feature'Auto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the EV maker's Autopilot driver assistance system will get full self-driving features following a software upgrade in August.

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Jaguar Land Rover to move Discovery production to SlovakiaAuto News

Jaguar Land Rover is moving all production of its Land Rover Discovery to Slovakia from its Solihull plant near Birmingham. The UK plant will be retooled to accommodate a new generation of EVs, people familiar with the matter said.

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Former GM chief Henderson named interim CEO of seating supplier AdientAuto News

Fritz Henderson, who steered General Motors through its 2009 bankruptcy, has been named interim CEO of seating supplier Adient. He succeeds R.

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Adient names former GM chief Henderson interim CEOAuto News

Former General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson has been named interim CEO of seating supplier Adient. He succeeds R. Bruce McDonald, who is stepping down from his role as chairman and CEO of the company effective immediately

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Ford's purchase of symbolic Detroit train station expected MondayAuto News

Ford has purchased the long-blighted Michigan Central Station, a towering train depot in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood that will be the centerpiece of a sprawling urban campus the automaker will use to woo talent.

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Ford's purchase of symbolic Detroit train station expected MondayAuto News

Ford has purchased the long-blighted Michigan Central Station, a towering train depot in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood that will be the centerpiece of a sprawling urban campus the automaker will use to woo talent.

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Audi CEO targeted in German prosecutor's emissions probeAuto News

German prosecutors said they have widened an emissions-cheating probe against Audi to include CEO Rupert Stadler among the suspects accused of fraud and false advertising.

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German regulator found 5 defeat devices in Daimler diesels, paper saysAuto News

Germany's road vehicle authority suspects emissions control devices are being used in the bulk of Mercedes owner Daimler's new Euro 6 diesel car fleet, encompassing 1 million vehicles, a newspaper said.

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Porsche christens first electric the TaycanAuto News

Porsche's first full-electric sports car won't hit the streets until next year but the Mission E concept now has a street-legal name: Taycan.

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Hyundai: International automakers 'targeted' by TrumpAuto News

A top Hyundai executive in the U.S. said President Trump has "targeted" international carmakers with tariff threats, showing little regard for whether the companies build vehicles in the U.S. and employ Americans.

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Tesla must fix 'flaws' in Autopilot after fatal crash, consumer group saysAuto News

Consumers Union, the advocacy arm of Consumer Reports, urged Tesla to fix what it termed as "flaws" in the automaker's driver-assistance system Autopilot after a preliminary government report said a driver did not have his hands on the...

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Volkswagen, Oklahoma reach $8.5M settlement over diesel emissions suitAuto News

Oklahoma is the latest state to reach a settlement with Volkswagen as part of a larger investigation into the automaker's years-long diesel emissions violations.

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Kia recalls 507,000 vehicles in U.S. for airbag glitchAuto News

Kia is recalling more than 507,000 vehicles in the United States because an electronic glitch may prevent airbags from deploying in the event of a crash.

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Volvo to skip 2019 Geneva auto showAuto News

Volvo will skip the 2019 Geneva auto show and said its participation in other automotive exhibitions will no longer be a given as it focuses on "purpose-specific communications."

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Ford plays long game amid driverless stampedeAuto News

GM and Alphabet's Waymo have rocked the auto industry with self-driving deals that will have each deploying thousands of robo-taxis on U.S. roads over the next 18 months. Ford, meanwhile, will continue biding its time.

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FCA bets on market-specific models to get traction in ChinaAuto News

Fiat Chrysler will offer more vehicles tailored to China and speed up electrification to relaunch the group in the world's largest car market.

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Cosworth, famed British engineering house, targets IPOAuto News

Cosworth, the British automotive engineering house famous for engines supplied to Formula One and IndyCar race teams, aims to go public after expanding into automotive software, data analytics and sensors for autonomous and assisted driving.

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GM powertrain exec says diesels can be savedAuto News

Tumbling diesel sales in Europe do not signal a grim future for the technology, a senior GM powertrain executive said, citing new evidence suggesting nitrogen oxide emissions can be cut to an absolute minimum.

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Phantom, Cullinan design chief leaves Rolls-RoyceAuto News

Rolls-Royce design director Giles Taylor has left the automaker to "pursue alternative business interests," the company said.

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Japan auto lobby slams U.S. tariff threat ahead of trade talksAuto News

Japan's automakers association on Friday criticized moves by the United States to explore raising tariffs on Japanese auto exports, just as the two countries plan trade talks in July that may increase pressure on Tokyo to open up its markets.

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Cosworth, famed British engineering house, eyes IPOAuto News

Cosworth, the British automotive engineering house famous for engines it once supplied Formula One race teams, plans an IPO in New York as early as next year. The company also plans a "significant investment" in its first U.S.

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British automotive company Cosworth eyes New York IPOAuto News

Cosworth, the British automotive engineering company famous for the engines it once made for Formula One racing teams, plans an initial public offering as early as next year.

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Fiat Chrysler bets on market-specific models to get traction in ChinaAuto News

Fiat Chrysler will offer more vehicles tailored to China and speed up electrification to relaunch the group in the world's largest car market.

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Audi, Bosch CEOs, former Volkswagen chief Winterkorn, summoned to testify in dieselgate lawsuit, paper saysAuto News

Former VW Group chief Martin Winterkorn and the CEOs of Audi and Bosch and have been asked to testify before a German court in connection with a lawsuit seeking damages from the automaker over its emissions cheating scandal, a report said.

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Ford mines, monitors vehicle data to enhance commercial fleet performanceAuto News

The new products use Ford's transportation mobility cloud to track a vehicle's GPS location, mileage, fuel-use data, health, driver behavior and more.

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Trump to discuss autos in trade talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo AbeAuto News

President Donald Trump said he planned to discuss American purchases of Japanese automobiles and other sensitive trade issues with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during their meeting at the White House on Thursday.

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Daimler adds 2 electric truck models in race with Tesla, VW Auto News

Daimler's truck unit introduced two battery-powered models for the United States, bolstering its bid to fend off Tesla, Volvo and Volkswagen AG in the race to electrify big rigs.

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Tesla Model X in California crash sped up seconds before impact, NTSB report saysAuto News

The Tesla Model X that crashed in California while being guided by its semiautonomous driving system sped up to 71 mph in the seconds before the vehicle slammed into a highway barrier, investigators said.

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BorgWarner CEO James Verrier to retire, COO Frederic Lissalde will take overAuto News

BorgWarner CEO James Verrier is stepping down at the age of 55 and will serve in a nonexecutive advisory role until he retires in February. COO Frederic Lissalde will replace Verrier, effective Aug. 1.

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GM, Honda team up on EV batteriesAuto News

General Motors and Honda are partnering again -- this time on the development of advanced batteries for electric vehicles. Under the deal, Honda will buy battery modules based on the next-generation of GM's battery system.

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Waymo will expand self-driving services to Europe, CEO saysAuto News

Waymo aims to expand beyond the U.S. by entering Europe, potentially offering a mobility service with a fully driverless car fleet in cooperation with a local partner, CEO John Krafcik said.

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Volvo sets new goal for autonomous cars in big industry betAuto News

Volvo Cars is betting driverless vehicles will make up one-third of its deliveries by the middle of the next decade, setting the auto industry's most ambitious target yet for the new technology.

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A battery-powered Lamborghini supercar? Keep waitingAuto News

Lamborghini plans to launch a plug-in hybrid version of the Urus SUV but a full-electric car is a long way off for the brand.

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Polestar CEO: North America is brand's hottest marketAuto News

The market showing the greatest interest so far in Polestar, Volvo's recently launched stand-alone brand for high-performance electrified models, is North America, CEO Thomas Ingenlath says.

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Suppliers could be left 'on technology island' if U.S. rolls back fuel standardsAuto News

Auto suppliers are in danger of being left on a 'technology island' if the United States rolls back fuel economy standards, making it tougher for them to become global suppliers.

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Credit unions urged to begin leasingAuto News

If credit unions want to finance vehicles for ride-sharing or subscription services someday, they are being urged to start leasing now.

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Michigan Mobility Challenge to address gaps in transportation servicesAuto News

Michigan-based projects that demonstrate innovative, technology-driven transportation solutions for mobility challenges soon could receive a financial boost through the state.

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GM's Ammann leaves Lyft board, names his replacementAuto News

GM President Dan Ammann is stepping down from the board of directors at Lyft, the ride-hailing company said. The announcement is the latest sign that GM and Lyft haven't become close allies.

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California seeks meeting with Trump administration on auto mileage revampAuto News

California air regulators want to meet with the Trump administration over plans to ease federal auto efficiency standards, saying that efforts to undermine the state's authority would be illegal.

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Car salesman sues former boss over abusive behavior, purple nurplesAuto News

An AutoNation dealership in Texas has found itself at the center of a defamation lawsuit from one of its car salesmen who is alleging that management brushed aside his former boss' abusive behavior.

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VW reinstates lobbyist, exonerating him over monkey testingAuto News

VW said it has reinstated its former chief lobbyist after an internal investigation into his role in tests that exposed monkeys and humans to toxic diesel fumes found no evidence of wrongdoing.

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VW will shut down production at main German plant in switch to WLTP emissions testingAuto News

VW plans to shut down production at its Wolfsburg, Germany, factory during September due to the switch to WLTP emissions-testing standards.

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EV-only decision is right one for Smart despite possible lost sales, CEO saysAuto News

Smart chief Annette Winkler defended a decision to phase out the brand's combustion-engine models, even though she expects the marque will lose sales initially during the transition to an all-electric brand.

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GM to expand Super Cruise system throughout Cadillac, other brandsAuto News

GM will expand its Super Cruise semiautonomous highway driving system to brands other than Cadillac after 2020.

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Aston Martin CEO fears for mass-market auto brandsAuto News

The increasing commoditization of cars will force mass-market manufacturers to change their business models or face extinction, Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer said.

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Acura RDX ad camapign rocks out for NBA finalsAuto News

Acura is introducing the redesigned and re-engineered 2019 RDX crossover with an energetic television ad, "Launch," during the NBA Finals.

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California, carmakers 'in agreement' on emissions standardsAuto News

California and the auto industry mostly agree that the state should maintain a role in setting emissions standards despite Trump administration efforts to curb its authority, according to the head of the California Air Resources Board.

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New 2019 BMW X5 unveiledAuto News

BMW's top-selling crossover, the X5, is getting a major styling makeover for 2019, will be larger than its predecessor with extra passenger and cargo room, and offer an off-road package for the first time in a light truck marketed by the German...

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Elon Musk's Tesla refunded 23% of Model 3 deposits, but company disagrees with reportAuto News

Tesla is dishing out refunds for deposits on Model 3 sedans faster than deposits are coming in, a new report says, claims that Tesla disputes.

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Lear hires John Absmeier as CTO as it shifts into technology innovationAuto News

Electronics and seating supplier Lear has hired longtime automotive technology veteran John Absmeier as its chief technology officer.

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Tesla disputes report that says 23% of Model 3 orders were refundedAuto News

Tesla is dishing out refunds for deposits on Model 3 sedans faster than deposits are coming in, a new report says, claims that Tesla disputes.

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New midsize Ram, Jeep pickups: Will they share parts?Auto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles left a few unanswered questions about trucks and powertrains last week when it shared a five-year product plan and business outlook.

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Auto tariffs would cause escalating damage to industry, economy, studies sayAuto News

First-order negative effects of tariffs on the auto industry and the broader economy would be modest, but the damage increases if trading partners retaliate with restrictions on U.S. exports.

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Audi Q8 debuts in ChinaAuto News

The 2019 Q8 features a wider, shorter stance than the three-row Q7, giving it sportier exterior styling while keeping the three-row seating. Audi plans to begin Q8 sales in Europe by the third quarter and in North America later this year.

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Mercedes USA launches subscription service to compete with Porsche, BMW and CadillacAuto News

Mercedes-Benz launched its vehicle subscription service on Tuesday, joining a fleet of competitors including Porsche, BMW and Cadillac.

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Trump may seek separate trade talks with Canada, Mexico, but he's not pulling out of NAFTAAuto News

President Donald Trump is "seriously considering" seeking separate trade talks with Canada and Mexico but he doesn't plan to withdraw from NAFTA, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said.

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Former Visteon CEO Timothy Leuliette severance lowered by prostitutes, pornAuto News

Former Visteon CEO Timothy Leuliette received a $16.

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Subaru, Mazda are fine being last to sell electric vehiclesAuto News

Subaru is among a small group of automakers setting a casual pace in the global race for electric vehicles, while Mazda Motor Corp. is on a similarly relaxed timeline.

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Discounts as high as $16,000 fuel latest round of pickup warsAuto News

Heavy discounts of up to $16,000 per vehicle are fueling a truck war among full-size pickups sold in the United States by the Detroit 3, a Reuters analysis shows.

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5 things to watch today during Tesla's annual shareholders meetingAuto News

Elon Musk takes the stage at Tesla's annual shareholder meeting with the gap between the fervor of its fans and the doubts of its skeptics as wide as it's ever been.

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Switch to EVs threatens 75,000 German auto industry jobsAuto News

The switch to electric cars puts 75,000 engine and gearbox manufacturing jobs at risk, a study commissioned by German trade unions and the auto industry showed.

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GM China to launch 20 electrified models by 2023Auto News

General Motors is accelerating the pace of electric vehicle launches in China as policymakers in the world's biggest auto market continue to promote EVs as an alternative to gasoline cars.

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NAFTA deal unlikely to get done this year, key U.S. senator John Cornyn saysAuto News

Congress probably won't have time to approve a new NAFTA deal this year, as cabinet members from the three trading partners continue to negotiate changes to the pact.

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Daimler says EVs on target after report of launch delaysAuto News

Daimler said planned launches of electrified vehicles were on schedule following a report that they were facing delays because of battery shortages and other technical problems.

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Tesla, Musk not favored by most do-good investment fundsAuto News

Just 86 of about 1,200 do-gooder investment funds tracked by Bloomberg own Tesla shares. And of those, only seven count Elon Musk's company as a top-10 holding.

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Wilbur Ross' IAC dumps CEO Steve Miller, names Rea as replacementAuto News

International Automotive Components Group said it hired Natale Rea to replace auto industry veteran Robert "Steve" Miller as its president and interim CEO.

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2018 GMC Terrain recalled for software defectAuto News

General Motors is recalling certain 2018 GMC Terrain vehicles because a software defect may prevent airbags from deploying during a crash.

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Kia recalls Sedona minivans for troubled power sliding doorsAuto News

Kia is recalling 106,428 Sedona minivans because the power sliding door may not automatically reverse in the presence of obstructions.

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Britain wants to become a leader in self-driving vehiclesAuto News

The British government is awarding $33 million this week to as many as six projects that will research and test autonomous vehicles on highways and on trials of remote-control parking.

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Hyundai considers contract manufacturing to cut costsAuto News

Hyundai conducted due diligence on a contract car manufacturing plant site for possible investment, as the South Korean firm seeks ways to cut costs and conserve capital.

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Ford's 2-wheel concept gets Chinese electric makeoverAuto News

Engineer Zhu Lingyun believes this two-wheeler, inspired by a Ford concept from 1961, will be on public roads within two years.

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Japan looks to launch autonomous car system in Tokyo by 2020Auto News

A self-driving car service could be on Tokyo's public roads in time for the 2020 Olympics as Japan looks to drive investment in new technology to drive economic growth.

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Does FCA have the right strategy for staying alive in the next downturn?Auto News

As fragile as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has appeared to be in recent years, on Friday the company laid out a determined and doable strategy for the post-Sergio Marchionne era.

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GM exec crashes 2019 Corvette ZR1 pace car, delaying Detroit Grand PrixAuto News

The first car knocked out of Sunday's leg of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix was not an Indy car.

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GM exec crashes 2019 Corvette ZR1 pace car, delaying Detroit Grand PrixAuto News

The first car knocked out of Sunday's leg of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix was not an Indy car.

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GM hasn't given up ignition keys yetAuto News

Keyless ignition has become more common within GM's portfolio in the last four years, but it's still not standard on many of the company's least-expensive vehicles.

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Cullinan is a new kind of Rolls-RoyceAuto News

Giles Taylor has achieved what many thought was impossible -- designing an SUV for Rolls-Royce, the Cullinan. Rolls' design boss spoke with Automotive News Europe Correspondent Nick Gibbs.

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Rivian Automotive gets cash boostAuto News

Electric vehicle company Rivian Automotive is getting closer to its goal of becoming a key player in the EV market.

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VW/AUDI: More lift from crossoversAuto News

The Volkswagen brand's U.S. sales rose 4 percent in May, powered by new and redesigned crossovers. Audi deliveries inched higher, fueled by sales of the A4 sedan and Q5 crossover, extending the luxury brand's

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Jeep's revamped Wrangler gets its own accessory lineAuto News

The redesigned 2018 JL Wrangler comes with a full line of more than 200 factory-built accessories, in hopes dealerships can capture more of that market.

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Porsche service techs get a deeper at look with smart glassesAuto News

Porsche just went live with a smart glasses approach to linking shop technicians with the home office to peer into owners' cars.

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Japan's richest man Masayoshi Son takes aim at GM autonomous technologyAuto News

Japan's richest man Masayoshi Son is spending billions to expand his interests from phone services to autonomous vehicles.

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Ram and Fiat midsize pickups emerge from FCA's 5-year planAuto News

Fiat Chrysler's plan for the Ram brand re-enter the midsize pickup market returns the company to the segment it invented in the mid-1980s.

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Fiat Chrysler and Google affiliate Waymo may jointly develop fully self-driving carsAuto News

Fiat Chrysler and Waymo are starting discussions on developing a fully self-driving car to be available on some FCA premium cars by about 2023, FCA executives said.

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Honda confirms new Takata airbag rupture in fatal Malaysia crashAuto News

Honda confirmed that a Takata airbag inflator had ruptured in a fatal crash earlier this week in Malaysia in what appears to be the 23rd death worldwide linked to the faulty part that can emit deadly metal fragments.

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VW/AUDI: Fresh crossovers propel May gainsAuto News

The Volkswagen brand's U.S. sales rose 4 percent in May, powered by new and redesigned crossovers. Audi deliveries inched higher, fueled by sales of the A4 sedan and Q5 crossover, extending the luxury brand's

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Fiat Chrysler bets on electrification for Alfa, Jeep and MaseratiAuto News

Fiat Chrysler's plans to offer electrified versions across its entire Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Jeep lineups is a significant shift for a company that is a latecomer to the technology.

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Toyota U.S. sales slip in MayAuto News

Toyota Motor Sales' U.S. sales fell 1.3 percent in May from a year earlier on weaker car volume. Year-to-date sales inched 2.8 percent higher, compared with the same period a year ago.

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Toyota U.S. sales slip in MayAuto News

Toyota Motor Sales' U.S. sales fell 1.3 percent in May from a year earlier on weaker car volume. Year-to-date sales inched 2.8 percent higher, compared with the same period a year ago.

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May U.S. auto sales: FCA, Ford, Honda, VW volumes rise behind trucksAuto News

Led by strong Jeep sales at FCA and smaller gains at Ford, Honda and the VW brand, U.S. sales are on track to rise in May behind robust light-truck demand. Volume slipped at Toyota and Nissan on weaker car demand.

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Maserati will add Alfieri sports car, new SUV in bid to double salesAuto News

Maserati will add a midsize SUV and an Alfieri coupe/cabrio to its product lineup as part of its plan to double vehicle sales to 100,000 by 2022.

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Ford Motor's pickups, utilities offset slumping car salesAuto News

Ford Motor Co.'s sales rose 0.5 percent last month as strong pickup sales and a record month for its commercial van business were enough to offset declines in luxury vehicles and passenger cars

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Ford Motor's pickups, utilities offset slumping car salesAuto News

Ford Motor Co.'s sales rose 0.5 percent last month as strong pickup sales and a record month for its commercial van business were enough to offset declines in luxury vehicles and passenger cars

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Flex-N-Gate unit to build bumpers for Ford RangerAuto News

A unit of Illinois supplier Flex-N-Gate has acquired a facility in central Michigan to stamp bumpers for the upcoming Ford Ranger midsize pickup.

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FCA, Ford, Honda, VW volumes rise behind trucksAuto News

Led my strong Jeep sales at FCA and smaller gains at Ford, Honda and the VW brand, U.S. sales are on track to rise in May behind robust light-truck demand. Volume slipped at Toyota and Nissan on weaker car demand.

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Jeep powers Fiat Chrysler's May salesAuto News

Carried by Jeep, sales by FCA US rose 11 percent in May to 214,294 vehicles. Three recently redesigned Jeep models -- the Wrangler, Cherokee and Compass -- powered the company to its best showing since May 2004.

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EVs get charged up in three states -- in a single dayAuto News

In a single day, the electric car boom may have scored hundreds of millions of dollars of additional investments in three states.

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FCA, Ford, VW volumes rise behind trucksAuto News

FCA US sales rose 11 percent in May on a surge in Jeep deliveries and higher Ram and retail volume. Sales edged up at Ford and the VW brand but slipped at Toyota and Nissan on weaker car demand.

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Trump tells Trudeau 'fair deal or no deal' on NAFTA Auto News

Renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement is shaping up to be a complicated, uphill slog in the wake of the United States and Canada slapping tit-for-tat tariffs on a number of products.

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FCA, Ford volumes rise behind trucksAuto News

FCA US sales rose 11 percent in May on a surge in Jeep deliveries and higher Ram and retail volume. Sales edged up at Ford and the VW brand but slipped at Toyota and Nissan on weaker car demand.

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FCA 5-year plan led by new Jeep, Ram, luxury products,but Chrysler, Fiat, Dodge future uncertainAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles signaled that it will have more cash on hand than debt on its books by the end of this month for the first time since the merger that created it in 2009 during a wide-ranging series of long-term plans presented in Balocco,...

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