Hinrich Woebcken hatches plan to Americanize VW brandAuto News

Forty years ago, Volkswagen Group of America's Hinrich Woebcken spent a year as a high school exchange student in New York. Now he's drawing on that past in the latest effort to fashion the company as American -- at least in spirit.

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U.S. aluminum surge relies on CanadaAuto News

Putting tariffs on imported steel and aluminum reveals a stark new reality: The U.S. auto industry's plunge into aluminum content is reliant on Canada.

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A new driveline king?Auto News

Dana and GKN propose a merger that will make Dana the industry's driveline king.

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Inventories on steady ground as March startsAuto News

Inventories of unsold new cars and light trucks were steady at the start of March vs. last year, while the balance between cars and trucks improved.

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Lexus UX has the heart of a hatchAuto News

Lexus designed its first subcompact crossover to look like an SUV but tuned it to drive like a hatchback.

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CDK's new dealership system aims to help those who are having a bad monthAuto News

CDK'S pricing for its new dealership management system is based on the theory that if your dealership is having a bad month, you could use a break on your costs.

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High-end European brands seek a share of Geneva auto show's spotlightAuto News

BMW and other brands used the Geneva auto show to stake claims in upper-luxury segments dominated by VW Group's sprawling yet integrated empire of upscale brands.

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Mercedes-Benz pushing CPO salesAuto News

As the number of vehicles coming off lease rises, Mercedes is incentivizing dealerships and consumers to push certified preowned sales.

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Acclaimed 2018 Accords sit on the lotAuto News

Some dealers say the redesigned Accord is Honda's most impressive car to date, but they're struggling to sell it #8212; and some have resorted to turning down shipments.

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Toyota's C-HR still playing catch-upAuto News

Toyota had high hopes for the stylish C-HR subcompact crossover when it joined the fast-growing segment last year, but the experience in the U.S. has shown that looks are only skin deep.

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Volvo electric brand Polestar aims for smooth production rolloutAuto News

Satisfying its first customers will be crucial for the new Volvo electrified performance brand, Polestar.

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Industry changes mean new plants make less local economic impactAuto News

Landing an auto plant is a colossal economic win for a community #8212; but not quite the win it was a decade ago.

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Germany, China warn Trump tariff moves threaten global tradeAuto News

Germany denounced moves by President Trump to impose tariffs on metal imports, saying Europe needed a united response to the threat and echoing criticism from China.

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Musk talks AI risks, Tesla's near-death experience at SXSWAuto News

During a live QandA at the SXSW festival in Austin, Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed the potential dangers of artificial intelligence and recalled Tesla being two days from bankruptcy in 2008.

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Strike ends at FCA minivan parts supplier in CanadaAuto News

Striking union members at FCA Canada supplier ZF-TRW in Canada have reached a tentative agreement, a step toward resuming minivan production at the automaker's factory there.

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