VW Names Diess CEO, Overhauls Leadership, Restructures (4/12/18)

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Trump weighs rejoining TPP as he tones down China trade threatAuto News

President Trump said he may rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the free-trade deal he withdrew from shortly after taking office, as he expressed confidence in trade conflicts being resolved.

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VW Group appoints Diess CEO, creates new divisionsAuto News

Volkswagen tapped Herbert Diess to take over as CEO, replacing Matthias Mueller, and is creating six new business areas and a special portfolio for China, its largest market.

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VW Group appoints Herbert Diess as CEO, creates new divisionsAuto News

Volkswagen Group said Herbert Diess will take over from Matthias Mueller as CEO, adding fresh impetus to its efforts to slim down and reorganize the way its 12 brands are managed.

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Uber agrees to expanded FTC settlement over 2016 hackAuto News

After admitting to covering up a widespread hack that compromised the personal data of 57 million customers in 2016, Uber has agreed to an expanded settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.

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CARB's Nichols isn't going to stop for TrumpAuto News

Mary Nichols, California's top air regulator, is gearing up for a battle with the Trump administration over the future of auto pollution standards in the United States.

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Trump further softens demand on NAFTA car content, report saysAuto News

The United States has again softened demands for changes to the auto sector as part of NAFTA negotiations, a key development in a crucial area, as Donald Trump says talks are progressing well.

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Tesla kicked off fatal crash probe by NTSB, report saysAuto News

The NTSB told Tesla that the carmaker was being removed from the investigation of a fatal accident, prior to the company announcing it had withdrawn from it, a source told Bloomberg.

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GM Korea future hangs by a thread as 16-year foray risks foldingAuto News

After 16 years and billions of dollars in investments, GM faces a decision in South Korea: stay or leave. GM international chief Barry Engle plans to meet South Korean officials this week.

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Musk calls Model 3 delay a months-long 'time shift'Auto News

Don't call Tesla's slower-than-anticipated deliveries of Model 3 sedans a delay. It's merely been a 'time shift,' according to Elon Musk.

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Marchionne's exit next year puts Fiat Chrysler in play for big merger dealAuto News

Sergio Marchionne spent the last 14 years transforming FCA through a series of spinoffs and mergers from a near-bankrupt Italian conglomerate into a profitable automaker. His exit may open the door for the next big deal.

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Mazda turns to emotions with new ad campaignAuto News

The latest new ad to top our viral video chart features a string of emotionally charged moments.

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Mercedes-Benz will launch vehicle subscription pilot in Nashville, Philadelphia in JuneAuto News

Mercedes-Benz USA will launch its vehicle subscription program in a pilot with dealers in Nashville and Philadelphia, setting up a battle with BMW as the luxury rivals try out a new type of relationship with customers.

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VW's warring stakeholders to hash out a new strategyAuto News

VW's directors will meet on Thursday to discuss a far-reaching shake-up of its structure and leadership, in a test of unity for the automaker's often divided stakeholders.

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Lidar startup says it has achieved cost-effective sensorsAuto News

One year after making its public debut, lidar startup Luminar is tackling the persistent problem of efficiently mass-producing automotive-grade sensors.

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Ford to ramp up Lincoln rollout in China in bid to catch rivalsAuto News

Lincoln plans to build as many as five new vehicles in China by 2022, two sources told Reuters, in a move to expand sales in the world's largest vehicle market and blunt the impact of trade disputes.

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Tesla racial bias suit tests the rights of contract workersAuto News

Whether the contractor litigation gets to trial or not, the legal process threatens to bring unwanted scrutiny and unwelcome disclosures about Tesla's culture.

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Tesla draws rebuke for blaming Autopilot death on Model X driverAuto News

Consumer-safety advocates and autonomous-vehicle experts criticized Tesla for issuing another statement about the death of a customer that pinned the blame on driver inattentiveness.

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Varroc Lighting could grow -- if it could hireAuto News

Lighting systems supplier Varroc is keeping up with the latest trends in automotive lighting, but it's also dealing with the challenges of not having enough engineers.

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Varroc Lighting could grow -- if it could hireAuto News

Lighting systems supplier Varroc is keeping up with the latest trends in automotive lighting, but it's also dealing with the challenges of not having enough engineers.

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VW, Hino agree strategic truck partnershipAuto News

Volkswagen AG's Truck and Bus unit said it has agreed to form a strategic partnership with Japanese truck maker Hino to better compete in the commercial vehicle industry.

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Mercedes plans electric S class to challenge TeslaAuto News

Mercedes is developing a battery-powered sedan about the size of its S class, dubbed the EQ S, which will challenge Tesla's Model S for high-end electric-car buyers.

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