Proxy advisers slam $2.6 billion Musk package as investors shrugAuto News

Tesla's plan to give Elon Musk an equity award valued at $2.6 billion has drawn rebukes from the two major proxy-advisory firms even as some of the company's biggest investors say they support the proposal.

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U.S. vehicle recalls fall to lowest level since 2013 Auto News

U.S. light-vehicle recalls fell to 30.7 million in 2017, the lowest level since 2013, NHTSA said, after a record 53 million were recalled in 2016 when a callback linked to deadly airbags was expanded.

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Musk invites Trump to pressure China over auto trade practicesAuto News

Elon Musk, battling the Chinese government over terms of getting a Tesla plant built in the country, may be trying to tempt Donald Trump into calling out the nation's automotive trade protections.

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Nissan may get chance to weaken France's grip on Renault partnershipAuto News

After years of opposing France's influence on its partnership with Renault, Nissan may have a chance to deepen ties with its French counterpart if the government agrees to sell its 15 percent stake.

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CDK launches new DMS along with new pricing modelAuto News

CDK will charge a monthly fee for its new dealership management system based on that month's unit sales, repair orders and number of employees on the system.

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Trump set to impose steel tariffs; Canada, Mexico likely to be exemptAuto News

President Donald Trump could exempt some nations such as Canada and Mexico when he formalizes tariffs on imported steel and aluminum later Thursday.

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