2018年9月30日 星期日

U.S., Canada reach framework deal to replace NAFTAAuto News

The new deal -- to be called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement -- was reached Sunday and would protect Canada from possible American light-vehicle tariffs, strengthen intellectual property provisions and tighten rules of origin for auto...

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The 'dark side' of Elon Musk's itchy Twitter fingerAuto News

Elon Musk has a history of announcing important decisions about Tesla via Twitter without consulting the company's board or high-level executives, one former senior executive told Automotive News.

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What's behind Hackett's new strategy at Ford?Auto News

There is mounting impatience with $9 shares and the vague vision that CEO Jim Hackett has articulated in his first 16 months, but he rejects concerns that Ford isn't moving fast enough.

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Reagor Dykes collapse burns customers, creditorsAuto News

Customers aren't getting their car and truck titles, creditors say vehicles are missing, and lawsuits allege multimillion-dollar check-kiting schemes in the wake of Reagor Dykes Auto Group's bankruptcy.

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CarMax poised for fierce used-car competitionAuto News

The "elephant in the room" is Carvana, says one analyst, but the competition is really coming from everywhere."

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Little chance for Nissan Terra SUV in U.S.Auto News

Creators of the Nissan Terra are throwing cold water on any notion the body-on-frame SUV might someday land in the U.S. as a successor to the popular Xterra.

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BMW's South Carolina region, built by free trade, stands by TrumpAuto News

If the election campaign in South Carolina's 4th Congressional District is a referendum on President Donald Trump's trade policy, then the president's side is winning by a mile.

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DealerSocket CEO Sejal Pietrzak pushes new image in shift to online retailingAuto News

DealerSocket's Precise Price tool allows consumers to structure deals online before coming into dealerships to close.

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Alabama plant veterans Ola Källenius, Markus Schäfer take over at DaimlerAuto News

In one of the smoothest transitions in Daimler's modern history, Ola Källenius, head of group research and Mercedes-Benz Cars development, was picked to replace veteran Dieter Zetsche as CEO following the annual general meeting on May 22.

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New leadership pair will continue to expand EchoPark used-car storesAuto News

Sonic's new CEO David Smith says he is committed to the retailer's strategy of growing its EchoPark brand of used-only stores.

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BMW X5 camera keeps an eye on the driver to monitor alertnessAuto News

The redesigned 2019 X5 will use facial recognition technology to monitor whether drivers are distracted or asleep at the wheel.

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Aston Martin predicts DBX SUV will become its best-selling vehicleAuto News

Aston Martin Lagonda predicts in its initial public offering prospectus that the DBX crossover will become the best-selling Aston after its launch next year.

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Electric utilities point the way to CAFE compromise between automakers and CaliforniaAuto News

Fear of disparate fuel economy regulations among states has led to calls for a negotiated deal between automakers and California to head off such an outcome and set a de facto national standard. But what would such a compromise look like?

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Freudenberg faces rough road ahead with electrificationAuto News

Claus Möhlenkamp realizes his sealing company is in for some rough road as cars electrify and don't need his engine seals any more. But he has a plan.

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Nemak CEO Armando Tamez looks to EV futureAuto News

Armando Tamez, CEO of the Mexican engine parts caster Nemak, isn't exactly sitting around waiting for the demise of the internal combustion engine.

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Volkswagon plans retro-styled electric delivery vanAuto News

Volkswagon is planning a retro-styled electric delivery van, dubbed I.D. Buzz Cargo, for release as soon as 2021.

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Infiniti to roll out sporty hybrid, Project Black SAuto News

Infiniti, the Japanese premium brand planning to electrify its lineup starting in 2021, will roll out a sporty hybrid concept car ahead of the Paris auto show.

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At Mass. dealership, is it the food or the Fords?Auto News

After an $8 million makeover, the main attraction at Marcotte Ford in Holyoke, Mass., is LugNutz Cafe.

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All dealers must confront ethics questionsAuto News

Dealerships that engage in questionable practices undermine the case of every dealer who seeks more autonomy from the factory.

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VW's Arteon delayed by testing backlogAuto News

VW's new flagship sedan, the Arteon, won't arrive in showrooms now until early 2019, the company said last week.

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100-electrified-models-slated-to-arrive-2022Auto News

Tesla, the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Bolt make up a tiny fraction of U.S.

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U.S., Canada reach framework deal to retool NAFTAAuto News

The United States and Canada late Sunday reached a deal to update NAFTA and keep it a trilateral pact with Mexico, beating a midnight deadline with an agreement that would protect Canada from possible U.S.

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Musk's volunteer army out in force at buzzing Tesla outletsAuto News

Tesla counted down to the final hours of the quarter ending at midnight Sunday and tallied the number of EVs it could churn out and deliver to customers -- a key metric to be scrutinized by investors and analysts.

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Tesla 'very close' to profitability, Musk declares in staff noteAuto News

Elon Musk told Tesla employees that the company was on the cusp of making money, hours after he and the carmaker reached a settlement with the U.S. that steps up oversight of the CEO's communications of material information.

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U.S., Canada said to be close to reaching NAFTA dealAuto News

The U.S. and Canada engaged in last-minute negotiations to update NAFTA by Sunday's deadline, though sticking points remain that could leave Ottawa out of the trade bloc.

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SEC forces Tesla board into overdue moves to dampen Musk's dominanceAuto News

A run-in with the SEC may prove to be the recipe for reform that corporate governance experts have said Tesla's board needed years ago.

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2018年9月29日 星期六

Cadillac still sorting out details of HQ moveAuto News

A GM spokesman said the company is "working on a plan" for the 110 or so employees in the New York location.

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Proposed U.S,-Mexico trade deal won't hurt ToyotaAuto News

Toyota's North American purchasing chief says the company can work with proposed changes to NAFTA.

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Musk to resign as Tesla chairman but remain CEO under SEC settlementAuto News

Tesla and CEO Elon Musk greed to pay $20 million each under a settlement with the SEC that will also see the billionaire and company co-founder step down as chairman after a tumultuous two months for the EV maker.

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U.S., Canada said to be close to reaching NAFTA deal this weekendAuto News

United States and Canadian negotiators are close to a deal on NAFTA and there's optimism it will be reached by the Sunday deadline, people familiar with the talks told Bloomberg.

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Tesla's Musk to resign as chairman but remain CEO in settlement with SECAuto News

The Securities and Exchange Commission said on Saturday that Tesla and CEO Elon Musk had agreed to pay $20 million each under a settlement that will also see the billionaire step down as chairman after a tumultuous two months for the company.

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2018年9月28日 星期五

2019 Subaru Forester: Automaker doesn't mess with successAuto News

The redesigned 2019 Subaru Forester retains what made it popular, but adds refinements to keep with the times.

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Lift on driving ban in Saudi Arabia puts millions more behind wheel, in market for carAuto News

When Saudi Arabia lifted its ban on women drivers in June, it triggered a market for potential new car sales.

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Champion Porsche pledges to reimburse victims of alleged scam by salesman Shiraaz SookralliAuto News

Champion Porsche says it will compensate more than two dozen customers who were victims of a scam by an employee who allegedly bilked them of more than $2.5 million dollars.

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Calif. moves to protect auto emissions rules from Trump rollbackAuto News

California regulators on Friday voted to require that automakers stick with Obama-era federal vehicle emissions standards for cars and light trucks sold in the state regardless of Trump administration efforts to weaken the standards.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk dangles $13,000 incentive to employees to be 'full self-driving' beta testersAuto News

Elon Musk has asked for Tesla employees to test what the company has billed as full self-driving capability and is dangling $13,000 in savings to entice them to help.

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Blown Opportunity? Musk Reportedly Nixed Deal (9/28/18)

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Tesla managers explain dismissal of pro-union employee for lyingAuto News

Tesla managers suspected that firing a pro-union activist would draw extra attention -- and they were right. The episode is being examined again this week as the EV maker seeks to defend itself in a NLRB trial in California.

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Honda recalls 200,000 Accords, Insights for rear-camera glitchAuto News

Honda is recalling approximately 232,000 Accord and Insight models in the U.S. over a software malfunction that may cause failure in the rear camera display, according to federal safety regulators.

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Wall Street reacts: A Musk-less Tesla may struggle to raise capitalAuto News

The SEC suit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk is likely to bring a host of challenges to the already embattled automaker, analysts say, casting doubt on the founder's future with the company and its ability to raise funds.

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Honda accelerates next phase of Takata recallAuto News

Honda is beginning the next round of recalls for Takata passenger front airbag inflators a couple months ahead of schedule because it has adequate replacement parts in stock and has had high repair rates so far.

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Longtime automotive journalist Tony Swan diesAuto News

Tony Swan, a longtime automotive journalist who won the respect of automotive engineers and millions of readers with his daring, aggressive driving on the track, died late Thursday after a long battle with cancer.

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Audi suffers new blow as development boss steps downAuto News

Audi's technical development chief, Peter Mertens, is stepping down for health reasons in the latest blow to the luxury brand that is embroiled in parent VW Group's diesel-emissions cheating scandal.

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Toyota, plowing millions into Uber, eyes the future of carsAuto News

Toyota is seeking an edge over rivals as carmakers reposition for an uncertain future in which automated driving and the sharing economy threaten to displace the traditional model of vehicle ownership.

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Wall Street reacts: A Musk-less Tesla may be pressed to raise capitalAuto News

The SEC suit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk is likely to bring a host of challenges to the already embattled automaker, analysts say, casting doubt on the founder's future with the company and its ability to raise funds.

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Musk refused to give up chairman role to settle SEC lawsuit, report saysAuto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk refused to pay a nominal fine and give up the role of chairman for two years as part of a settlement with the SEC, CNBC reported on Friday, citing sources.

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Volkswagen steps up drive to connect cars through Microsoft cloudAuto News

Microsoft Corp. and Volkswagen AG are set to strike a deal to use the U.S.

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Infiniti unveils Project Black S conceptAuto News

Infiniti, planning to electrify its lineup from 2021, will roll out a new sporty hybrid concept car ahead of the Paris auto show next week.

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Volkswagen Group postpones decision on jailed Audi CEO Rupert StadlerAuto News

Volkswagen Group's supervisory board on Friday postponed a decision on the future of Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, who has been jailed since June in connection with the company's diesel emissions violations.

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Volkswagen Group to terminate Audi CEO Stadler, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen AG directors as early as Friday are expected to terminate the contract of embattled Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, who has been jailed since June in connection with the company's widespread diesel emissions violations, The Wall Street...

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Tesla without Musk? SEC suit raises unthinkable prospectAuto News

It is nearly impossible to imagine Tesla without Elon Musk -- its chairman, CEO, largest shareholder and public face. But the SEC's lawsuit has raised questions about the executive's future at the EV maker.

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2018年9月27日 星期四

Tesla CEO Elon Musk sued by SEC for fraud over 'funding secured' tweetAuto News

Tesla's CEO was accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of misleading investors when he tweeted that he had funding lined up to take the company private.

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Manley, Elkann eulogize Marchionne at private memorial in MichiganAuto News

A private memorial service at FCA US headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk sued by SEC for fraud over 'funding secured' tweetAuto News

Tesla'S CEO was accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of misleading investors when he tweeted that he had funding lined up to take the company private.

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Ford Marks 100 Years of 'The Rouge' (9/27/18)

Ford marks 100 years of ‘The Rouge’: Henry Ford’s grand vision; Bill Ford takes on...
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk sued by SEC over securities fraud allegationsAuto News

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in which it alleges securities fraud, according to online court records.

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Porsche pays homage to 935/78 Le Mans race carAuto News

Porsche is paying homage to the 935/78 Le Mans race car, nicknamed #39;Moby Dick' for its elongated shape, oversized fairings and white base color, with a modern, 700-hp 935 at the "Rennsport Reunion" this week in California.

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$1 billion tariff hit would mean $1,000 hit to Ford workersAuto News

If Ford earns $1 billion less in North America because of tariffs, even though nearly all of the steel it uses is made in the U.S., its profit-sharing payouts to workers would drop by $1,000.

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Within Mike Manley's complex Fiat Chrysler, the benefit of focusAuto News

Lots of questions surround Fiat Chrysler as new CEO Mike Manley prepares to announce a new management team. Yet he is sure to carry a lighter workload than that of his hyper-scheduled late predecessor, Sergio Marchionne.

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Thyssenkrupp, under shareholder pressure, to split in twoAuto News

Germany's Thyssenkrupp, giving in to investor pressure and undergoing its biggest overhaul since the merger of Thyssen and Krupp 20 years ago, will spin off its car parts, elevators and plant engineering businesses to shareholders.

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Ford seeks 'certainty' under U.S. trade dealsAuto News

As the Trump administration negotiates new trade pacts with Canada, China and other countries, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford said the automaker wants deals that allow it to plan and invest with "certainty."

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VW will support retrofitting of older diesel cars in Germany, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen is prepared to support hardware retrofits for older diesel vehicles and offer incentives for drivers to swap some older diesel vehicles for newer ones, Reuters reported.

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Tesla requires confidentiality of all employees, manager testifiesAuto News

Josh Hedges testified in a National Labor Relations Board trial Wednesday, the first witness called by the EV maker as it begins a defense against allegations lodged by a regional director of the labor board.

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2020 Ford F-150 hybrid to be built at Dearborn Truck PlantAuto News

The pickup will feature a gasoline-electric motor and serve as a mobile generator.

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Canada sticks to plan to stay at NAFTA talks despite Trump attackAuto News

Canada on Thursday shrugged off President Donald Trump's criticism that talks to modernize NAFTA were moving too slowly and made clear it had to keep negotiating as long as there was a chance of success.

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Sept. U.S. auto sales to fallAuto News

Forecasters project U.S. light-vehicle sales will total about 1.4 million this month, 6 to 8 percent below a year ago when replacement demand following Hurricane Harvey sparked higher volume.

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Japan-U.S. trade talks: Temporary relief but no panacea for imbalanceAuto News

The U.S.-Japan agreement to start new trade talks avoids a bust-up over the allies' bilateral trade gap for now, but any deal would probably do little to narrow the U.S. trade deficit that infuriates President Trump.

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The highs, lows of Zetsche's 12 years as Daimler chiefAuto News

Dieter Zetsche is stepping down as Daimler CEO, leaving the automaker a more focused company after the tumultuous efforts by his predecessor Juergen Schrempp to create a global auto giant. But Zetsche's tenure wasn't always smooth.

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BMW appoints new purchasing chief amid reports of board tensionAuto News

BMW's promotion of company veteran Andreas Wendt to head of purchasing comes amid reports that boardroom bickering has intensified amid slowing sales growth and a lack of new EVs to challenge Tesla, Mercedes and Audi.

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Buyers go missing as Trump seeks more U.S. cars in JapanAuto News

In trying to improve American car and light-truck sales in Japan, President Trump may be overlooking a key obstacle: Japanese consumers don't seem to want them, with one notable exception -- Jeep.

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Daimler's new CEO adds international flair to MercedesAuto News

Daimler's next CEO, Ola Kaellenius, embodies a more informal leadership style as the automaker seeks to embrace Silicon Valley management tactics to compete with tech rivals to put self-driving cars on the road.

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Japan automakers seek forward-looking trade talks with U.S.Auto News

Japan's automakers welcomed the fact that the United States would refrain from raising tariffs on Japanese car imports for the moment after the two countries agreed to start discussing a new trade framework.

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2018年9月26日 星期三

BMW X5 monitors driver behaviorAuto News

With the 2019 X5, BMW offers a semi-autonomous driving system that allows for hands-free and pedal-free driving on limited-access highways and at speeds below 37 mph.

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Sonic CEO Scott Smith steps down, succeeded by brotherAuto News

Sonic Automotive CEO Scott Smith is stepping down and the nation's fifth-largest auto retailer said it promoted his brother, David Smith, to CEO and named Jeff Dyke as president.

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Sonic CEO Scott Smith steps down, succeeded by David SmithAuto News

Sonic Automotive CEO Scott Smith is stepping down and the nation's fifth-largest auto retailer said it promoted David Smith to CEO and named Jeff Dyke as president.

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Volvo's retooled V60 Cross Country keeps to off-road scriptAuto News

The redesigned 2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country has all the design cues that have been staples of Volvo's Cross Country variants: increased ground clearance, black body cladding and standard all-wheel drive.

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Auto loan balance with suspected fraud activity surpasses $600 million Auto News

Total outstanding loan balances with suspected fraud activity surpassed $1 billion in the second quarter, with auto loans accounting for more than half that amount, according to TransUnion.

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UAW's Josh Nasser voices muted support for Trump trade policyAuto News

The UAW is reserving judgment on the Trump administration's consideration of 25 percent tariffs across all auto and auto parts imports, Legislative Director Josh Nasser told a Senate panel.

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Why Uber is willing to pay people to park their carsAuto News

Lyft will choose about 2,000 people to participate and hope that they will be honest about not using their personal car. This program will run for only one month.

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Cadillac HQ Returning to Michigan (9/26/18)

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Subscriptions can be plus for dealers, panelists sayAuto News

As more dealers try their hand at vehicle subscriptions, Mobiliti CEO Chance Richie urges them to think of a subscription as a standalone profit center rather than a lead generator for other revenue streams.

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Subscriptions can be plus for dealers, panelists sayAuto News

As more dealers try their hand at vehicle subscriptions, Mobiliti CEO Chance Richie urges them to think of a subscription as a standalone profit center rather than a lead generator for other revenue streams.

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GM returns Cadillac's headquarters to Detroit from New YorkAuto News

General Motors is moving Cadillac's headquarters back to the Motor City roughly three years after the brand moved to New York City's trendy SoHo district. The decision comes less than six months after

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Uber agrees to $148 million settlement for hack, cleans up another mess from the recent pastAuto News

Uber will pay $148 million to settle claims related to a large-scale data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 25 million of its U.S. users, Iowa's attorney general said.

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How Panasonic is helping Elon Musk with his 'production hell'Auto News

Panasonic, the sole battery supplier for Tesla's best-selling Model 3, is taking steps to help Elon Musk solve the 'production hell' problem that has plagued the car that's key to making profits.

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The highs and lows of Zetsche's 12 years as Daimler chiefAuto News

Dieter Zetsche is stepping down as Daimler CEO, leaving the automaker a more focused company after the tumultuous efforts by his predecessor Juergen Schrempp to create a global auto giant.

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The highs and lows of Zetsche's 12-year tenure as Daimler chiefAuto News

Dieter Zetsche is stepping down as Daimler CEO, leaving the automaker a more focused company after the tumultuous efforts by his predecessor Juergen Schrempp to create a global auto giant.

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Volkswagen Arteon's U.S. intro delayed until 2019 over emissions certificationAuto News

Volkswagen has delayed the U.S. introduction of its Arteon sedan by several months because of a backlog in gaining certification under a new worldwide emissions testing regimen.

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says he won't be rushed on NAFTA, new deal not guaranteedAuto News

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau indicated it was possible the three member nations might fail to conclude a new pact.

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Philippine inventor Kyxz Mendiola aims to cut travel times with passenger droneAuto News

Kyxz Mendiola has unveiled what he calls a flying sports car that represents the future of transport, riding it out of a warehouse towards a cheering crowd, leaving a cloud of dust in his wake.

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Trump said to plan trade talks with Japan that will include carsAuto News

President Donald Trump on Wednesday plans to announce a framework for bilateral trade talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, three people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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Ford expands partnership talks with VW, Mahindra to cut costsAuto News

A key part of Ford's plan to save money calls for deepening partnerships with other automakers around the world to share factory floor capacity and develop vehicles together, Ford executives told Reuters.

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How the Trump tax cut boosted CarMax profitsAuto News

CarMax posted a 22 percent rise in net income to $220.9 million in its second fiscal quarter, attributing the increased profits primarily to the Trump administration's corporate tax cut,

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Softbank's ARM unveils dedicated chip design for autonomous carsAuto News

Driverless car features are moving closer to mass-market production, with British chip designer ARM introducing the first in a new line of safety-hardened processors for building features such as automated collision avoidance into vehicles.

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Ford CEO Jim Hackett says Trump's metal tariffs have eaten $1 billion in profitAuto News

Ford CEO Jim Hackett encouraged the Trump administration to resolve trade disputes quickly or it could do "more damage" to his company.

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Warrern Buffett's bet on China car industry rakes in $1.3 billion in a decadeAuto News

How has the king of buy-and-hold investment fared in China? Not bad, based on a bet Warren Buffett made a decade ago.

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Tesla offers incentives, taps volunteers in end-of-quarter rushAuto News

Tesla is offering incentives and tapping an army of brand-loving volunteers in a frantic push to boost sales and deliveries before the end of the quarter.

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Nissan blames latest improper emissions, mileage tests on 'low awareness' of Japanese rulesAuto News

The Nissan case is the latest incident of data tampering that has tarnished Japan's manufacturing industry and its reputation for high-quality, efficient production.

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Philippine inventor Kyxz Mendiola aims to cut travel times with passenger droneAuto News

Kyxz Mendiola has unveiled what he calls a flying sports car that represents the future of transport, riding it out of a warehouse towards a cheering crowd, leaving a cloud of dust in his wake.

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Daimler names first non-German CEO as Zetsche era endsAuto News

Ola Kaellenius will be Daimler's first non-German CEO, taking the post next year. Current chief executive Dieter Zetsche will move to the automaker's supervisory board.

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Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi boss Carlos Ghosn vows to stick aroundAuto News

Those bracing for a potentially radical change in Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi can rely on one thing: Its driving force staying put.

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Ford EV partner Zotye lures MG's design chiefAuto News

Ford's electric-vehicle JV partner, Zotye, has hired Anthony Williams-Kenny, the MG brand's global design director from China's SAIC.

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Automakers trigger Brexit contingency plans as 'no deal' fears growAuto News

Automakers in Britain have triggered some Brexit contingency plans, such as certifying models in EU markets outside of the U.K.

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study-finds-drivers-are-unaware-of-advanced-driver-assistance-systems-limitationsAuto News

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With the right products at the right time, Subaru of America defied the odds during the Great RecessionAuto News

During the depths of the Great Recession, Subaru of America was the only mainstream automaker to post sales increases year after year. CEO Tom Doll credits staying calm and fresh product.

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Ford starts online sales in U.K.Auto News

Ford has attempted online sales twice previously in the U.K., its biggest European market, without success. The automaker now believes the market is ready.

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Daimler names Kaellenius next CEO, Zetsche proposed as chairmanAuto News

Ola Kaellenius will be Daimler's first non-German CEO. He will take up the post next year when current chief executive Dieter Zetsche moves to the automaker's supervisory board.

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2018年9月25日 星期二

Audi turns spotlight on e-tronAuto News

In the latest new video to top our charts, Audi is quick to admit that it isn't the first automaker to build an electric vehicle. But it did give the e-tron Audi DNA.

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NTSB calls for safety measures to combat surge in pedestrian deathsAuto News

The National Transportation Safety Board proposed a three-pronged approach to combat pedestrian fatalities, which have soared.

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Trade Concerns: BMW Lowers Outlook; Ford Fights for Canada (9/25/18)

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California weighs an additional $2,000 subsidy for EVsAuto News

California will hold a hearing this week on offering a $4,500 subsidy for each electric vehicle sold in the state, up from the current $2,500, even as customers from Tesla and GM face the loss of even bigger federal credits.

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Ford, UAW voice opposition to Trump plan to freeze fuel economy standardsAuto News

Ford and the UAW were among the major automotive organizations to oppose a rollback of national fuel economy standards during a public hearing Tuesday with federal officials.

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Trump's new presidential Cadillac limo debuts in New YorkAuto News

President Trump's new Cadillac presidential limo is sleeker than Obama's and more in line with the brand's current design language, which was inspired by the Escala concept car from 2016.

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Lighthizer says U.S. won't wait for Canada on new NAFTA dealAuto News

The United States is moving forward on its bilateral trade deal with Mexico that has implications for the auto industry even if Canada is left out because negotiators can't resolve their sharp differences over dairy and a dispute resolution system,...

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2019 Chevy Blazer to start at $29,995Auto News

Chevrolet is pricing the resurrected 2019 Blazer at $29,995 with shipping -- about the same as its Ford Edge and Nissan Murano competitors -- as the brand diversifies its crossover lineup.

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VW: Retro-styled electric delivery van is production-readyAuto News

VW says its retro-styled I.D. Buzz Cargo autonomous electric delivery van could be launched as early as 2021.

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A call to return to stock car racing's roots, with EVsAuto News

EV racing would be far more interesting if all of the vehicles were stock, the race was a designated distance -- say, 200 or 225 miles -- and no recharges or vehicle changes were allowed.

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Chevy's next Tahoe adds independent rear suspensionAuto News

Spy photos of the next-generation Chevrolet Tahoe undergoing road tests in Milford, Mich., show the large SUV with an independent rear suspension, a notable engineering change from its traditional live axle design.

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The story behind Ford's self-driving car plans; will they go public?Auto News

Ford's $1 billion investment in Argo AI, a self-driving startup, is the automaker's way of trying to catch up to Google affiliate Waymo and General Motors in the driverless car derby.

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Why BMW is lowering its profit forecastAuto News

BMW said it will not meet its full-year target of achieving a flat pretax profit as trade conflicts and pricing pressure hit sales.

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BMW starts planning second generation autonomous driving systemAuto News

BMW is already planning the next generation of its autonomous driving system, the first of which is due to premier with the upcoming iNext.

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Elon Musk says Tesla making its own car carriersAuto News

The company is upgrading its logistics system but running into an "extreme" shortage of car carrier trailers, CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Monday in response to a customer who ordered a Model 3 in June but has yet to receive the car.

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Cadillac's new 'Beast' presidential limo makes Trump debutAuto News

The latest version of the heavily armored U.S. presidential limousine known as "The Beast" is making its debut in New York City this week.

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Tesla worker testifies Elon Musk summoned him to meeting, ripped UAWAuto News

A Tesla employee testified that he was summoned into a meeting last year in which Elon Musk told him that UAW representation would leave him voiceless, but that the automaker would let workers have it if their safety concerns weren't addressed.

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Chery to open design center in GermanyAuto News

Chinese automaker Chery will open a development and design center in Germany as it prepares to launch models in Europe to be sold under the Exeed brand.

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VW says retro-styled electric delivery van is production-readyAuto News

VW says its retro-styled I.D. Buzz Cargo autonomous electric delivery van could be launched as early as 2021.

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U.S. supplier IAC wins in Europe by focusing on premium automakersAuto News

U.S.-based International Automotive Components Group has seen a decline in its heartland, which has helped boost the prominence of its European unit.

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BMW wants more automakers to join self-driving tech collaborationAuto News

BMW development chief Klaus Froehlich said the industry is waking up to the challenges of autonomous driving and there is a trend toward collaboration.

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40 ways car dealerships can cope with a crisisAuto News

At the height of the Great Recession, every new-car dealership in America had its own set of problems and own set of solutions. But some tactics, we found, were fairly ubiquitous.

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2018年9月24日 星期一

Company settles with feds over sale of emissions control defeat devicesAuto News

Derive Systems agreed to pay $6.

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Ford's Hinrichs: #39;Very important' for Canada to be in reworked NAFTA Auto News

Ford's head of global operations said he's optimistic all three countries can reach an agreement, despite news late last week that talks between the U.S. and Canada had stalled.

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FCA to Name Mopar Chief Head of Europe - Report (9/24/18)

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Ford paid $90 million for Michigan Central Station train depot, Detroit records showAuto News

The disclosure puts an end to months of speculation about how much the automaker ponied up for the vacant building off Michigan Avenue in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood. Ford finalized the depot purchase May 22.

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Pietro Gorlier poised to get take helm at FCA Europe, report saysAuto News

Fiat Chrysler is nearing the appointment of Pietro Gorlier, COO of its components business, as the new head of Europe as part of a broad reorganization that may be announced as early as this week, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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Trump administration finds friendly place for emissions hearing in Calif.Auto News

To test how Americans feel about its plan for rolling back car and truck pollution standards, the Trump administration is holding an initial public hearing on Monday in Fresno, Calif.

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Why VW's ad agency review could impact FordAuto News

Interpublic's Deutsch has lost the Volkswagen creative account in the U.S. as the automaker nears the end of its global agency review, people familiar with the matter told Advertising Age.

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Toyota reportedly agrees to add Android Auto to vehiclesAuto News

Toyota agreed to add Android Auto to its vehicles, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg, ending years of resistance to the Google infotainment software because of safety and security concerns.

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California urges Trump administration to abandon mpg planAuto News

California's top air regulator urged the Trump administration to abandon a plan to freeze fuel efficiency standards through 2026, as automakers urged state and federal regulators to reach agreement to extend nationwide rules.

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Tesla has full pipeline after slow ramp-up of Model 3Auto News

Tesla Inc's challenging Model 3 production ramp-up has pushed back output of the $35,000 base-price Standard Range version, but the company still has a full plate of updates and new products planned.

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Canada's Justin Trudeau says informal NAFTA talks likely in next few days at U.N.Auto News

U.S. and Canadian officials trying to reach a deal on NAFTA are "very likely" to hold informal talks on the sidelines of a major U.N. meeting in the next few days, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said

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2018年9月23日 星期日

How Kia's new Telluride rumbled onto the runwayAuto News

The surprise sneak peek at New York Fashion Week was another example of Kia showing up in unexpected places, such as the luxury sports sedan segment and the top tier of the industry's quality rankings.

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Lincoln 'surprised' by scant interest in subscription planAuto News

While Lincoln has no plans to discontinue its subscription pilot, officials say they'll have to alter the service #8212; including getting dealerships more involved #8212; if it's ever to grow beyond the test phase.

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Florence damage less than Harvey, still significantAuto News

The damage caused by Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas is still significant, despite looking minimal compared with previous hurricanes that hit more densely populated areas of the United States.

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Chevy Volt debuts new external sound safety system for GMAuto News

The 2019 Chevy Volt includes a new version of an external sound feature designed to meet coming federal regulations for EVs and hybird vehicles that run quietly at low speeds.

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Reagor Dykes bankruptcy sale approved for NovemberAuto News

Groups handling the dealership group's assets are supposed to resolve automakers' objections by next month.

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Mark O'Neil retiring from CoxAuto News

Cox Automotive COO Mark O'Neil, who helped start CarMax and Dealertrack, will step down Feb. 1 after three decades in auto retailing.

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The 2019 e-tron is Audi's first full-electric vehicle and is aimed squarely at the Tesla Model XAuto News

With its reservation model, Audi aims to ensure that its e-tron electric vehicle is profitable for both dealers and the factory.

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Mercedes-Benz to import GLC into the U.S. from IndiaAuto News

While the U.S. industry is transfixed on the rise of China as a critical market and manufacturing base, another Asian country is stepping onto the stage: India.

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Who can replace AutoNation's Mike Jackson as voice of the industry?Auto News

The transition to a new CEO could make for a real tone shift at AutoNation.

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Frederic Lissalde says BorgWarner has been positioned to have a higher content per vehicle on battery electric cars than on traditional hybrid or combustion engines.Auto News

BorgWarner is reaching an enviable position for a traditional engine parts supplier -- it won't care what kind of a propulsion system a customer wants.

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Audi plans to revive Horch name on version of the A8Auto News

Mercedes-Benz resurrected Maybach a while back. Now sources say Audi will do the same with Horch.

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How Aston Martin will make its EV growlAuto News

Aston Martin plans to convert the Rapide to a limited-edition electric vehicle so the company can learn how to deliver EVs to customers addicted to its trademark gasoline growl.

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Aging used cars ripen on lotsAuto News

Used-car lots still have too many units that have sat for 60 days or longer, or even more than 45 days, says used-car guru Dale Pollak.

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Pollak to unveil new tech-based pricing strategy for used vehiclesAuto News

Days on the lot is as up to date a metric as a sundial, says Dale Pollak, who proposes evaluating a vehicle's investment quality instead.

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Tesla fighters, utility vehicles are a la mode at the Paris auto showAuto News

The Paris auto show marks the start of the fight back by German premium automakers against Tesla's dominance of the market for full-electric luxury vehicles.

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Porsche, in shift toward hybrids, EVs, drops dieselsAuto News

Porsche will stop offering diesel versions of its light vehicles, marking the latest blow for the technology that has come under intense scrutiny by regulators and environmental groups.

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2018年9月22日 星期六

Mazda turns to more virtual engineering to cut prototype costsAuto News

Managing Executive Officer Mitsuo Hitomi says the move will help Mazda juggle the massive complexity of new technologies on a shoestring budget.

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Cadillac dealers leave meeting upbeat about product, marketingAuto News

Dealers gathered in Las Vegas last week for a conference that included looks at the new XT6 three-row crossover, CT4 and CT5 sedans, and the next-generation Escalade.

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Champion Porsche, brand's top dealer, faces fallout from employee fraud schemeAuto News

The nation's highest-volume Porsche dealership is trying to extricate itself from a scandal involving a former employee who is accused of pocketing over $2.5 million in customer deposits on nonexistent vehicles before he disappeared last month.

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2018年9月21日 星期五

In Columbus, Ohio, autonomous shuttles spark showdownAuto News

The controversy pits the Transport Workers Union of America and its 850 Columbus members against an array of public and private transportation groups.

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Nissan Altima orange is the new orangeAuto News

Nicole Fonseca, a 39-year-old Detroiter who studied fashion design at Central Michigan University, was tasked with color and interior design on the redesigned 2019 Nissan Altima.

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Kia K900 gets fine-tuning from Albert BiermannAuto News

Kia's next K900 is banking on the influence of German master tuner Albert Biermann.

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GM Execs Take on New Roles Ahead of EV Push (9/21/18)

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Amazon finds another way into the car dashboard with Echo AutoAuto News

Amazon's latest aftermarket product, Echo Auto, allows drivers to bring the power of Alexa with them on the road.

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amazon-introduces-aftermarket-echo-autoAuto News

Amazon's latest aftermarket product, Echo Auto, allows drivers to add the power of Alexa with them on the road.

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GM restructures global strategy, EV executivesAuto News

General Motors is restructuring the leadership of its global strategy and electrified vehicle units ahead of accelerating plans to profitably deploy all-electric vehicles.

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GM restructures global strategy, EV executivesAuto News

General Motors is restructuring the leadership of its global strategy and electrified vehicle units ahead of accelerating plans to profitably deploy all-electric vehicles.

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California, other states set to challenge Trump over relaxed emissions rules Auto News

Democratic leaders in three states warned again Friday they are ready to challenge the Trump administration in court, alleging abuse of power, if it moves ahead with plans to weaken tailpipe emission standards, and they criticized the auto industry...

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Calsonic, backed by KKR, lines up $5.9 billion in financing for Magneti dealAuto News

Calsonic Kansei has lined up around 5 billion euros ($5.9 billion) in financing from Japanese banks to help fund its proposed acquisition of FCA's Magneti Marelli unit, Reuters reported.

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Calsonic, backed by KKR, lines up $5.9 billion in financing for Magneti dealAuto News

Calsonic Kansei has lined up around 5 billion euros ($5.9 billion) in financing from Japanese banks to help fund its proposed acquisition of FCA's Magneti Marelli unit, Reuters reported.

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What's next in the U.S.-Canada NAFTA drama?Auto News

All three countries want to sign an accord before Mexico's incoming president takes office Dec. 1. To do so, they'd have to publish a deal by Sept. 30, and would need to reach agreement imminently to have time to put it into legal text.

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Trump adviser says U.S. close to proceeding on trade with Mexico onlyAuto News

The United States is getting "very, very close" to having to move forward on its trade deal with Mexico without Canada, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said.

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Lincoln's answer to Cadillac's Super Cruise technologyAuto News

Lincoln's new lane-centering technology, when combined with adaptive cruise control, is a similar, more affordable version of Cadillac's Super Cruise -- and should be marketed as such.

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New Ford F-150 ad takes subtle digs at redesigned Ram, Chevy pickupsAuto News

Ford's latest F-150 commercial reinforces the automaker's leadership without calling out its redesigned rivals by name.

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Tesla reaches lithium deal with Chinese supplier Auto News

China's top producer of lithium, a metal used in electric-vehicle batteries, said it reached a deal with Tesla to supply the vehicle maker, highlighting the push for supply pacts.

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Summer rains in Japan cost Mazda 44,000 units, $249 millionAuto News

Mazda said it lost 44,000 units of production, including some output of vehicles bound for the U.S., because of interruption from heavy rain this summer. The disruption will cost Mazda $249 million.

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GM suspends work on Chevrolet Niva replacement Auto News

GM has suspended work on a planned replacement of its last remaining Russian-built vehicle, the Chevrolet Niva SUV. The Niva is built by Russia's AvtoVAZ.

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Tesla's management exodus continues with purchasing chief's departureAuto News

Tesla's purchasing chief is leaving the company, according to people familiar with the matter, as CEO Elon Musk struggles to contain an exodus of senior executives.

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Tesla reaches lithium deal with Chinese supplier Auto News

China's top producer of lithium, a metal used in electric-vehicle batteries, said it reached a deal with Tesla to supply the vehicle maker, highlighting the push for supply pacts.

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Lincoln's answer to Cadillac's Super Cruise technologyAuto News

Lincoln's new lane-centering technology, when combined with adaptive cruise control, is a similar, more affordable version of Cadillac's Super Cruise -- and should be marketed as such.

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The 2019 Nautilus: Lincoln's Cadillac Super Cruise fighter?Auto News

Lincoln's new lane-centering technology, when combined with adaptive cruise control, is a similar, more affordable version of Cadillac's Super Cruise -- and should be marketed as such.

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Summer rains in Japan cost Mazda 44,000 units, $249 millionAuto News

Mazda said it lost 44,000 units of production, including some output of vehicles bound for the U.S., because of interruption from heavy rain this summer. The disruption will cost Mazda $249 million.

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2018年9月20日 星期四

Tesla's head of supply management departs, report saysAuto News

Another Tesla vice president is leaving the company, according to people familiar with the matter, as CEO Elon Musk struggles to contain an exodus of senior executives.

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Aston Martin to expand hypercar lineup with '003'Auto News

Aston Martin plans to expand its hypercar lineup with a coupe code-named the 003. Sales of the 003 will be limited to 500 units and its price is expected to be below that of its sister model, the Valkyrie, which cost $2.

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Volvo's Polestar Reveals N.A. Retail Plan (9/20/18)

Volvo’s Polestar reveals retail plan; Aston hypercar; Lincoln MKT finds work; Daimler, BMW...
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Vehicle loss from Florence expected to be a fraction of Harvey's impactAuto News

While the damage is certainly bad for people in the coastal region of the Carolinas, Florence's impact on the vehicle market is expected to pale in comparison to last year's Hurricane Harvey.

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Nissan recalls 215,000 vehicles for fire concern, tells drivers to park outsideAuto News

Nissan is recalling 215,124 vehicles in the U.S. over an anti-lock brake pump defect that may increase the risk of a fire. Nissan told owners to park their vehicles outdoors.

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Longtime Ford finance whiz Schloss to retireAuto News

Neil Schloss, the treasurer who helped Ford steer through the Great Recession without going into bankruptcy, will retire at the end of the year after 36 years with the company.

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Tesla Model 3 aces NHTSA's crash testsAuto News

The Tesla Model 3 sedan has been awarded five stars in all crash tests conducted by the U.S. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

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VW rejects Trump envoy's take on Iran pulloutAuto News

Volkswagen rejected a report suggesting it had decided against doing business in Iran after coming under pressure from Donald Trump's ambassador to Germany, saying its position had not changed.

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South Korea's Hanon to buy Magna's electronics unit for $1.23 billionAuto News

South Korean supplier Hanon Systems said it plans to buy Magna International's electronics business for about $1.23 billion.

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How Volvo's Polestar plans to sell its electric vehicles in North AmericaAuto News

Volvo's Polestar brand announced details of the framework it will use to promote sales for its new electric cars, the Polestar 1 and Polestar 2.

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Mike Jackson's I told you so moment on Tesla's 'logistics hell'Auto News

Tesla could have avoided its recent struggle delivering cars to customers quickly if it hadn't insisted on handling its own retailing, AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson said.

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How Volvo's Polestar plans to sell its electric vehicles in North AmericaAuto News

Volvo's Polestar brand announced details of the framework it will use to promote sales for its new electric cars, the Polestar 1 and Polestar 2.

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Aston Martin plans October IPO worth up to $6.7 billionAuto News

Aston Martin says it is seeking a valuation of up to 5.07 billion pounds ($6.7 billion) from a public stock offering in October. The automaker is expected to publish a prospectus on Thursday.

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VW plan to leave Iran symbolic win for Trump over EU, U.S. saysAuto News

The Trump administration persuaded VW Group to comply with sanctions on Iran and end almost all of its business in the country, according to a U.S. official, a symbolically charged step in undercutting EU efforts to keep the 2015 nuclear deal alive.

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2018年9月19日 星期三

GM ignition switch criminal case dismissedAuto News

A federal judge in New York dismissed a criminal case brought against General Motors in 2015 over the company's handling of an ignition-switch defect linked to 124 deaths.

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These Dealers Went from Recession to Reinvention (9/19/18)

Ingenuity unleashed: More recession-survival tales: She turned aggravation to advocacy; How letters...
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CarMax, other stores reopen as Florence lingersAuto News

Major retailers such as CarMax and Sonic saw little damage from Florence. Local dealers in hard-hit areas were less fortunate.

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Why Cadillac is expanding the V-series performance subbrandAuto News

Cadillac is expanding its V-series performance subbrand starting with the arrival of the CT6-V in the spring, GM product chief Mark Reuss said at Cadillac's dealer business conference in Las Vegas.

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Cadillac to expand V-series performance subbrandAuto News

Cadillac is expanding its V-series performance subbrand starting with the arrival of the CT6-V in the spring.

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Why the Lincoln MKT will survive in the fleet worldAuto News

The MKT, known almost exclusively for commercial fleet sales, will remain in Lincoln's lineup after its replacement, the Aviator, debuts next year.

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Lincoln MKT to linger on as livery stapleAuto News

The MKT, known almost exclusively for commercial fleet sales, will remain in Lincoln's lineup after its replacement, the Aviator, debuts next year.

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AutoNation's CEO says the industry is 'freaking out' about Trump's tariffsAuto News

The auto industry fears that President Donald Trump's threats to place tariffs on vehicles coming into the U.S. could drive the economy into a recession, the head of the largest auto retailer in America said.

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Mercedes-Benz is on a viral video rollAuto News

One week after taking our top spot with its unveiling of the EQC, Mercedes is once again the top newcomer on our list, taking the second spot by showcasing it's modular self-driving, all-electric urban people carrier.

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Why a U.S.-Canada deal on NAFTA is unlikely this weekAuto News

NAFTA talks are picking up again but a deal is unlikely to be reached this week -- increasing the odds the latest deadline will be missed amid Donald Trump's threat to freeze Canada out.

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Why supplier ZF is investing $14 billion into autonomous vehiclesAuto News

German auto supplier ZF Friedrichshafen said it is developing its own self-driving vehicle technology in the latest sign of how technology shifts are upending traditional roles in the auto industry.

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What Cadillac dealers can expect from Steve CarlisleAuto News

Cadillac chief Steve Carlisle is mild-mannered and methodical when he speaks. He doesn't want or command attention but that's not necessarily a weakness. Just different from what we've come to expect from Cadillac.

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How Steve German harnessed the power of his networkAuto News

Steve Germain says partnerships with others, as well as Cash for Clunkers and a rethinking of hiring policies, saved his dealership group.

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Why automotive employment continues to grow globallyAuto News

Of the 13 publicly traded automakers with at least 100,000 workers at the end of their most-recent fiscal year, 11 had more staff compared with 2013, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

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AutoNation launches search for new CEO as Mike Jackson transitions to executive chairman roleAuto News

AutoNation is launching a search for a new CEO as longtime leader Mike Jackson prepares to move into a new role as executive chairman of the country's largest new-vehicle dealership group.

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Tesla criminal probe into Elon Musk tweet may open Pandora's boxAuto News

Now that federal prosecutors have a toehold on their investigation, they can dig in to look for other signs of misconduct at Tesla.

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Feds launch criminal probe into Musk's tweets, report saysAuto News

Tesla Inc. is under investigation by the Justice Department over public statements made by the company and CEO Elon Musk, two people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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2018年9月18日 星期二

Musk Statements Spark U.S. Criminal Probe – Report (9/18/18)

Musk statements spark U.S. criminal probe – report; ‘Ambitious’ plan for Ferrari;...
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What Cadillac dealers can expect from Steve CarlisleAuto News

Cadillac chief Steve Carlisle is mild-mannered and methodical when he speaks. He doesn't want or command attention but that's not necessarily a weakness. Just different from what we've come to expect from Cadillac.

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Sunshine belies ongoing flood threat in Florence's wakeAuto News

As dealers assess damage, the threat of flooding is expected to continue in the Carolinas this week.

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Ferrari's SUV will be called PurosangueAuto News

Ferrari will launch the Purosangue, its much anticipated four-door utility vehicle, in 2022. The name means "thoroughbred" in Italian.

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Feds launch criminal probe into Musk's tweets, report saysAuto News

Tesla is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice over public statements made by the company and its CEO Elon Musk, Bloomberg reported, citing two people familiar with the matter.

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FCA working on a new inline-six engine, report saysAuto News

The V-8 engine hasn't been the default choice for family vehicles for ages and it seems like it will be increasingly relegated to performance machinery for dedicated gearheads.

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Why the entry-level Mercedes-Benz A class is loaded with new technologyAuto News

The Mercedes-Benz A-class compact sedan, expected to arrive in U.S. showrooms early next year, is the brand's new "gateway" vehicle -- designed to draw the next generation of customers.

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Trump's trade war with China escalatesAuto News

China announced retaliatory tariffs against $60 billion of U.S. goods, sharply escalating their trade conflict as the Trump administration considers imposing duties on almost all Chinese imports.

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Will automakers bear disproportionate burden for tackling climate change?Auto News

It's unclear how much auto business will benefit from relaxing standards for tailpipe emissions. To some observers, the biggest winners are petroleum companies that will be able to sell more oil and gasoline.

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Ferrari's plan through 2022 includes 15 new models, more hybrids, retail price growthAuto News

Ferrari plans to launch 15 new models by 2022, and the company expects the average retail price for its vehicles will increase "significantly."

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Hyundai Capital moves to foreclose on stores owned by ex-NFL playersAuto News

Hyundai Capital America has launched foreclosure proceedings against the owners -- auto industry veteran Michael Saporito and ex-NFL linebackers Jessie Armstead and Antonio Pierce -- of Hyundai and Kia dealerships in Pennsylvania accused of failing...

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Audi's 2019 e-tron crossover to start at $75,795Auto News

When it arrives in U.S.

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With turnaround complete, Pininfarina bets on engineering, designAuto News

The Italian coachbuilding and design company has a new strategy based on two business areas -- engineering and design -- that have been split into separate legal entities.

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Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi lets Google's Android into its dashboardsAuto News

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors announced a technology partnership that will make its vehicles among the first to use Google's Android operating system in its dashboards to control navigation, infotainment and apps directly installed in...

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VW, BMW, Daimler face EU probe over collusion on emissions techAuto News

The EU has opened a formal investigation into whether BMW, Daimler and VW Group colluded to avoid competition in the development of emissions technology, including allegedly limiting the rollout of systems to reduce NOx and particulate pollution.

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Oregon dealer Charlie Brown charged into recession with used-car strategyAuto News

When new-car sales slumped, Charlie Brown led his Oregon dealership on a used-car sales surge to keep the store going.

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Ferrari plans to launch Monza retro-styled supercarAuto News

Ferrari's latest special edition supercar will be called the Monza and will broaden the automaker's offering of limited models that typically earn higher margins.

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Audi's 2019 e-tron crossover to start at $75,795Auto News

When it arrives in U.S.

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2018年9月17日 星期一

Audi's 2019 e-tron crossover priced from $75,795Auto News

When it arrives in U.S.

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Bosch, Denso resume production at plants in S.C., N.CAuto News

Automotive suppliers Bosch and Denso resumed production at their plants in the Carolinas over the weekend, following the deadly hurricane that chewed its way through the coastal states.

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Florence Impact: Counting Crushed Cars; M-B, Volvo, Key Port Reopen (9/17/18)

Florence aftermath: Counting crushed cars; M-B, Volvo, key port reopen; Inside Cadillac’s...
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Longtime Ford designer J Mays lands at WhirlpoolAuto News

Longtime automotive designer J Mays is going from Ford Mustangs and F-150s to washing machines and refrigerators.

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Ex-Ford design chief J Mays joins appliance makerAuto News

Longtime automotive designer J Mays is going from Ford Mustangs and F-150s to washing machines and refrigerators.

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Tesla's Elon Musk sued for defamation by Thai cave rescuer over 'pedo' tweetAuto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was sued for defamation for allegedly suggesting that one of the rescuers of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a Thailand cave in July was a pedophile.

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After Florence, retailers assess flood and wind damage; Mercedes, Volvo resume operationsAuto News

Dealerships in North Carolina have been reporting wind damage and flooding at their stores after Florence, now a tropical depression, blew through. Mercedes-Benz and Volvo resumed operations at their South Carolina plants.

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Porsche store sues ex-salesman for taking $2.5M in deposits for nonexistent cars Auto News

The largest Porsche dealership in the U.S. has sued a former employee for allegedly defrauding customers of more than $2.5 million in deposits on special-order GT3 and GT2 RS models that did not exist.

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Volkswagen Group plans to build 10 million electric vehicles in 'first wave'Auto News

Volkswagen plans to build 10 million electric cars based on its new modular MEB platform as it targets the launch of worldwide mass production toward the end of 2022.

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Saudi's PIF plans to invest $1 billion in EV maker Lucid MotorsAuto News

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund said it agreed to invest more than $1 billion in Silicon Valley-based Lucid Motors to produce electric vehicles.

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Jaguar Land Rover cuts production at UK plant on slow demandAuto News

Jaguar Land Rover is cutting production to three days at one of its key U.K. plants, as it deals with the fallout with the Brexit vote and the drop in diesel demand.

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Ferrari investors want assurance on targets and SUV plansAuto News

Ferrari's new boss, Louis Camilleri, must convince investors that the automaker can live up to his predecessor Sergio Marchionne's goals of doubling core earnings by 2022 and introducing an SUV to the traditional supercar lineup.

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Ferrari will present supercar at strategy meeting, report saysAuto News

The "Icona" project will broaden Ferrari's offering of limited-edition supercars, a range aimed at boosting profit margins, Bloomberg reported.

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Elon Musk says Tesla has gone from 'production hell' to 'delivery logistics hell'Auto News

"We're making rapid progress. Should be solved shortly," Musk said in a tweet.

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Elon Musk says Tesla has gone from 'production hell' to 'delivery logistics hell'Auto News

"We're making rapid progress. Should be solved shortly," Musk said in a tweet.

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FCA said to seek other suitors for Magneti Marelli after low KKR bidAuto News

KKR offered less than the $6.98 billion minimum valuation Fiat Chrysler sought for Magneti Marelli, which ended the exclusivity of the talks, Bloomberg reported.

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2018年9月16日 星期日

EPA, NHTSA hearing schedule on CAFE draws protestAuto News

Critics are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hasten the review of proposed fuel economy rules toward a predetermined outcome.

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Porsche offering short-term rental programs to drive interestAuto News

Porsche has rolled out two short-rental programs to get more consumers exposed to driving its cars.

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Nissan executive Denis Le Vot says sees sedans rebounding as Altima launchesAuto News

Nissan sees a decent future ahead for cars. Its European operations aren't so sure about that.

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Lithia invests $54 million in used-car startup ShiftAuto News

The partnership will provide the capital Shift needs to expand beyond California and across the country.

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Cadillac's Carlisle ready to lead brand 'on the offensive'Auto News

This week's dealer meeting will be a coming-out party for Steve Carlisle, who replaced the outspoken Johan de Nysschen in April.

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Ram midsize pickup to emerge from Jeep plant, won't be Fiat-basedAuto News

Ram's new midsize pickup will be a body-on-frame truck built in the same plant as Jeep's upcoming Wrangler-based pickup.

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Mercedes' 2020 GLE gains space. Can it gain ground?Auto News

The redesigned crossover boasts a bigger interior with a third-row option, a range of engines and a suite of semi-autonomous technologies.

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Adient's incoming CEO Dough DelGrosso gets a head start on turnaroundAuto News

When Doug DelGrosso becomes Adient's CEO on Oct. 1, he won't have to start his turnaround of the struggling seat maker from scratch.

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Kia debuts eco-friendly Niro crossoverAuto News

Kia will bring its second full-electric global nameplate, the Niro EV crossover, to the U.S. next year.

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Audi tests $1,395-a-month subscription service linked to SilvercarAuto News

Subscribers can change vehicles up to twice a month and hold any vehicle for up to six months.

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Michigan dealer Jay Feldman grows sales with partner Mark WahlbergAuto News

Three years ago, Jay Feldman rebranded his auto group and has continued to grow sales. This summer he partnered with celebrity Mark Wahlberg to buy a Chevy store in Ohio.

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Smart lighting brightens Varroc's prospectsAuto News

The lighting segment is hot in part because it is going through a smart technology revolution.

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U.S. auto inventory is down from 2017, up from AugustAuto News

Across the industry, automakers and dealers had an estimated 3,809,000 unsold vehicles on hand on Sept. 1, a 69-day supply -- slightly up from a month earlier

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BMW joins VW in calling for AV standardsAuto News

BMW plans more deals with mining companies to secure electric vehicle battery materials, and is open to forming alliances to share the costs of developing AV systems, the automaker's randd chief said.

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Volkswagen's big move into 3D printingAuto News

VW is working with GKN to integrate the mass production of 3D metal parts into its vehicle manufacturing, using a new "Metal Jet" printer from HP, the world's largest maker of personal computers.

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2018年9月15日 星期六

East Coast auto ports plan for stormy futureAuto News

As the frequency and intensity of storms increase, automakers and transport providers are taking extra precautions to ensure continuity of operations and prevent damage to finished vehicles.

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Subaru Ascent marketing stresses third rowAuto News

Subaru is not going to let people forget that its new Ascent has three rows of seating.

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As recession hit Columbus area, Haydocy took on neigborhood rescue missionAuto News

After the closure of two dealerships and a local auto plant pummeled the local economy, the dealer said, giving up wasn't an option.

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BMW's iNext concept previews futuristic technologyAuto News

The all-electric iNext, a semiautonomous crossover, is more of an "incubator" than an early glimpse of a production-ready car. But the vehicle reveals the technologies being developed by BMW.

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2018年9月14日 星期五

Cadillac turns to electric, puts diesel on holdAuto News

Cadillac has halted its light-vehicle diesel engine program and is re-evaluating the technology, the brand's president, Steve Carlisle, said at the XT4 launch.

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Auto supply chain more environmentally friendly since recessionAuto News

Political uncertainties are hovering over the industry effort, but suppliers across the industry say they're determined to keep up their push to greener vehicles.

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Volvo wants Trump exemption for tariffs on China-made XC60 crossoverAuto News

Volvo asked the U.S. to exempt the company's Chinese-made XC60 mid-size crossover from new 25 percent tariffs, the latest automaker to seek relief from new levies on imports from China.

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Toyota, partners to launch hydrogen truck project in CaliforniaAuto News

Toyota is partnering with the Port of Los Angeles, Kenworth and Shell to launch a zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell freight project under which it will supply powertrains and provide other support.

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Toyota, 3 partners to launch hydrogen fuel cell freight project in CaliforniaAuto News

Toyota Motor North America is partnering with the Port of Los Angeles, Kenworth and Shell to launch a zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell freight project under which it will supply powertrains and provide operational support.

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As Florence Roars, Dealers Prepare to Assess Damage (9/14/18)

As storm roars, dealers prepare to assess damage; Turin’s goodbye to Sergio; JLR’s...
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Lotus recruits former JLR executive Popham as CEOAuto News

Lotus has recruited former Jaguar Land Rover executive Phil Popham as its CEO as its new parent Geely Holding considers an investment of $1.9 billion to turn the niche brand into a global competitor.

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United Road Services promotes President Mark Anderson to CEOAuto News

United Road Services, one of the largest vehicle trucking companies in North America, said President Mark Anderson will succeed CEO Kathleen McCann, effective Jan. 1.

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The home of Fiat says 'ciao' to Sergio MarchionneAuto News

More than 2,000 people, including townsfolk, Fiat workers, politicians, and corporate executives, gathered in a packed Turin cathedral for a memorial service to honor the late Fiat Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne.

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Dealer rescued by swift boat as Florence thrashes North CarolinaAuto News

One dealer was rescued from his New Bern, N.C., home in a swift boat and others reported downed trees and impassable roadways Friday morning as Hurricane Florence made landfall.

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How heir apparent Euisun Chung could change HyundaiAuto News

Hyundai Vice Chairman Euisun Chung, now Executive Vice Chairman Euisun Chung, has taken a critical step toward succeeding his father, Chung Mong-koo, as chairman of the Hyundai Motor conglomerate.

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IKEA plans home delivery by EVs in Europe, U.S. and ChinaAuto News

IKEA says all its home deliveries in the inner cities of Amsterdam, Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Shanghai will be made by EVs or through other zero-emission means by 2020.

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Hyundai's transfer of power beginsAuto News

Chung Euisun, heir apparent to the Hyundai Motor empire, advanced another step toward taking the reins after being promoted to Group Executive Vice Chairman.

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VW board will discuss future of Audi CEO Stadler, report saysAuto News

Audi's suspended CEO, Rupert Stadler, who is in police custody, likely will be asked to step down by parent Volkswagen Group's supervisory board, German magazine Der Spiegel reported.

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Hyundai's transfer of power beginsAuto News

Chung Eui-son moves a step closer to succeeding his 80-year-old father, Chung Mong-koo, who has presided over Hyundai for two decades.

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VW seeks industry alliance for self-driving technologyAuto News

VW wants to team up with other automakers to create an industry standard for self-driving technology. Such a move would give companies better legal protection following accidents involving AVs.

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2018年9月13日 星期四

Denso, Bosch suspend operations at U.S. plants Auto News

As the fringes of Hurricane Florence begin to slash the Carolina coasts in the U.S. with heavy rain and strong winds, Denso suspended operations at its Greenville plant in North Carolina on Thursday.

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Denso, Bosch suspend operations at S.C., N.C., plants Auto News

As the fringes of Hurricane Florence begin to slash the Carolina coasts with heavy rain and strong winds, Japanese supplier Denso suspended operations at its Greenville plant in North Carolina on Thursday.

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Denso Corp., Bosch suspend operations at plants in S.C., N.C., as Florence approachesAuto News

As the fringes of Hurricane Florence begin to slash the Carolina coasts with heavy rain and strong winds, Japanese supplier Denso Corp. suspended operations at its Greenville plant in North Carolina on Thursday.

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VW Beetle production will end in 2019Auto News

With more and more Americans gravitating to light trucks, Volkswagen will end production of the venerable Beetle in 2019, closing another chapter for one of the auto industry's most storied nameplates.

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Dealer groups' lost sales likely to be offset by rebound in Hurricane Florence's wake, analysts sayAuto News

While Hurricane Florence has already caused store closures and lost sales, and is likely to result in property damage to dealers' buildings and inventory, one analyst report expects fourth-quarter benefits for auto dealers to more than offset losses.

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Analysis: Automotive retailer groups' lost sales likely to be offset by rebound in Hurricane Florence's wakeAuto News

While the storm has already caused store closures and lost sales, and is likely to result in property damage to dealers' buildings and inventory, one analyst report expects fourth-quarter benefits to more than offset losses.

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Volkswagen to End Beetle Production in '19 (9/13/18)

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Iconic Volkswagen Beetle to become latest victim of SUV crazeAuto News

Volkswagen is ending production of the iconic Beetle in 2019, closing another chapter for one of the auto industry's most storied nameplates.

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Uber's $150 million bet on AVs in TorontoAuto News

Uber is spending $150 million to open an engineering hub and expand its self-driving car operations in Toronto, underscoring that the company is not retreating from autonomous vehicle development.

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Tenneco ready to close on $5.4 billion acquisition of Carl Icahn's Federal-MogulAuto News

Tenneco's shareholders approved proposals needed for the company's $5.4 billion acquisition of longtime auto parts competitor Federal-Mogul from billionaire investor Carl Icahn.

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Adient names DelGrosso CEO, succeeding interim chief Fritz HendersonAuto News

Adient named Douglas DelGrosso, the top executive at Chassix, as its new president and CEO, replacing Fritz Henderson, who steered the automotive seating supplier on an interim basis.

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GM to recall 1.2M pickups, SUVs for steering problemAuto News

General Motors is recalling more than 1.2 million full-size pickups and SUVs globally because of a potential steering problem that could increase the risk of a crash.

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Ford worker found dead in Michigan axle plantAuto News

A Ford employee was found dead inside a bathroom overnight at the company's Sterling Axle Plant near Detroit, although the cause of death remains unknown, police said.

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Who has the real leverage at the NAFTA table?Auto News

From day one, President Trump has imposed his will on talks to overhaul NAFTA. But as his administration tries to seal the deal, it's not clear he holds all the cards.

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Ford worker found dead in axle plantAuto News

A Ford employee was found dead inside a bathroom overnight at the company's Sterling Axle Plant near Detroit, although the cause of death remains unknown, police said.

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Why Toyota could license its hybrid technology to GeelyAuto News

Toyota has engaged in advanced talks to license its hybrid system to Chinese carmaker Geely Automobile Holdings, two people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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Why Lithia is investing $54 million into a used-car startupAuto News

Lithia Motors is investing $54 million into online used-car buying startup Shift Technologies. The money will help Shift expand technologically and geographically.

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Lithia pours $54 million into used-car startupAuto News

Lithia Motors is investing $54 million into online used-car buying startup Shift Technologies. The money will help Shift expand technologically and geographically.

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Another one of Elon Musk's finance executives is leaving TeslaAuto News

Another high-ranking finance executive at Tesla is leaving the company, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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Elon Musk says he's addressing Tesla's slow customer responsesAuto News

Tesla is getting overwhelmed by demand and isn't responding to customers quickly, CEO Elon Musk said, acknowledging the pitfalls of producing more electric cars.

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Daimler buys 20% stake in VW's Heycar used-car platformAuto News

Daimler will buy a 20 percent stake in Heycar, a used-car portal launched last year by rival VW.

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Why Nissan named Naomi Osaka its new brand ambassadorAuto News

Nissan signed U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka as its next brand ambassador, the automaker said, tapping the tennis star's youth, drive and Japanese roots to appeal to younger customers.

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Dealers owned by former NFL stars seek to dismiss lawsuit, ask for arbitrationAuto News

A trio of dealers accused by two automakers' captive financiers of failing to repay floorplan loans is asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Hyundai Capital America and order arbitration.

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Defendants in Hazleton Hyundai, Kia lawsuits seek dismissal, arbitrationAuto News

A trio of dealers accused by two automakers' captive finance companies of failing to repay floorplan loans for hundreds of vehicles in violation of their lending agreements is asking a Pennsylvania court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Hyundai Capital...

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CarMax Idles 4 Stores as Florence Closes In (9/12/18)

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Avoid knee-jerk reactions to tax and tariff changesAuto News

Overseas and domestic automotive companies should think long and hard about buying or building plants to take advantage of recent tax cuts, tariff threats or the depressed euro.

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CarMax closes four stores as Hurricane Florence churns toward CarolinasAuto News

CarMax has closed four stores in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia as Hurricane Florence approaches the east coast as a Category 4 storm.

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Chinese electric carmaker NIO slumps in Wall Street debutAuto News

Shares of Chinese electric carmaker NIO Inc. fell as much as 15 percent in their market debut, a day after its public offering was priced at the lower end of an expected range.

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