LUXURY: Mercedes maintains luxe lead over BMW, LexusAuto News

Mercedes-Benz USA, propelled by strong demand for SUVs, topped the luxury U.S. sales race in April and continues to outpace its nearest rivals, No. 2 BMW and No. 3 Lexus, year to date.

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Lighthizer aiming for NAFTA deal in May as talks gather paceAuto News

Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said he wants to reach a deal in coming weeks to revamp NAFTA, adding a sense of urgency to trilateral negotiations that have run for over eight months.

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GM: Sales fell 2.5-3.0% in first month of not disclosing results, report saysAuto News

General Motors' U.S. sales fell 2.5 percent to 3 percent in April, the first month that the company has sat out public reporting of monthly data, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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Jeep, VW Rise in a Down Month for U.S. Sales (5/1/18)

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HYUNDAI/KIA: Hyundai, Kia and Genesis all dropAuto News

Hyundai Motor America's U.S. sales were down 11 percent from the year-earlier period to 56,063 units.Car sales

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NISSAN: A triple whammy in AprilAuto News

Nissan called April "an extremely challenging month" as U.S. sales crashed 28 percent.

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FORD: Trucks can't overcome weaker car, SUV volumeAuto News

U.S. sales of the Ford F-series were a bright spot in April, up 3.5 percent for the nameplate's 12th consecutive month of year-over-year gains. Ford's overall U.S. sales fell 4.5 percent behind lower fleet, car and SUV demand

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U.S. sales slip in April; SAAR remains healthyAuto News

U.S. auto sales fell about 4.8 percent in April on weaker car and fleet volume, and two fewer selling days, but the pace of sales remained strong as the spring selling season continued to unfold with some gusto.

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CANADA: Second straight month of declinesAuto News

Canadian new-vehicle sales were down 2.7 percent to 192,388 vehicles in April, marking the second consecutive month of decline. However, overall year-to-date sales are still at record levels.

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HONDA: Slow sales for several key vehicles Auto News

American Honda's U.S. sales fell 9.2 percent in April due to the slower performance of key models such as the Accord, Civic and CR-V.

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SUBARU: Winning streak hits 77 monthsAuto News

The Subaru Crosstrek was the only model to post a sales gain for Subaru of America in what still was a record April for the automaker.

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Ford: Trucks can't overcome weaker car, SUV volumeAuto News

U.S. sales of the Ford F-series were a bright spot in April, up 3.5 percent for the nameplate's 12th consecutive month of year-over-year gains. Ford Motor Co.'s overall U.S. sales fell 4.5 percent behind lower fleet, car and SUV demand

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17 states challenge Trump administration over vehicle emissionsAuto News

California and 16 other states said on Tuesday they plan to file a lawsuit on Tuesday in federal appeals court challenging the Trump administration's decision to declare vehicle emissions rules through 2025 "not appropriate."

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Genesis changes its mind on retail network -- againAuto News

Genesis General Manager Erwin Raphael told Hyundai's dealer council last week that the opportunity to sell the brand would now be offered to all Hyundai dealers in the United States -- a complete shift from the brand's previous thinking.

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VW brand advances 4.5%, Audi 2.1% on crossoversAuto News

Volkswagen brand sales rose 4.

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TOYOTA: Sales fall as cars and trucks softenAuto News

DALLAS -- Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. said sales fell 4.7 percent in April from a year earlier, breaking a winning streak over the first three months of the year, as car deliveries slid and light trucks posted only meager gains.

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2 top execs out at Ford DirectAuto News

CEO Mike Jurecki and COO Garry McGuire Jr. both left the company last week, said a spokeswoman who declined to discuss the reasons for their departure.

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Is a motorcycle/car hybrid in Ford's future plans? Auto News

Ford has filed for a patent that features a motorcycle integrated into what looks like a Focus or Escort wagon.

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Dana Q1 net income jumps 44% on gains across all linesAuto News

Dana's first-quarter net income jumped 44 percent to $108 million on stronger demand across commercial, off-highway, and light vehicle business lines.

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Jeep propels FCA to gain; Ford, Toyota, Honda, Nissan fall Auto News

FCA US posted a 4.5 percent gain in U.S. sales last month behind a surge in volume at Jeep. Deliveries fell 4.5 percent at Ford, 4.7 percent at Toyota, 9.2 at Honda and 28 percent at Nissan.

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Former Metaldyne CEO joins with investment firm to form new auto supplierAuto News

Former Metaldyne CEO George Thanopoulos has again partnered with New York private equity firm KPS Capital Partners LP to build a new auto supplier.

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Jeep propels FCA to 5% gain; Ford, Toyota, Nissan fall Auto News

FCA US posted a 4.5 percent gain in U.S. sales last month behind a surge in volume at Jeep. Deliveries slipped 4.5 percent at Ford, 4.7 percent at Toyota and 28 percent at Nissan.

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FCA: Jeep drives 4.5 percent sales gainAuto News

DETROIT -- Sales at FCA US climbed 4.5 percent in April to 184,149 vehicles on the strength of a 20 percent gain from Jeep.

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Jeep propels FCA to 5% gain; Ford, Nissan fall Auto News

FCA US posted a 4.5 percent gain in U.S. sales last month behind a surge in volume at Jeep. Deliveries slipped 4.5 percent at Ford and 28 percent at Nissan.

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Jeep propels FCA to 5% gain; Ford falls Auto News

FCA US posted a 5 percent gain in U.S. sales last month behind a surge in volume at Jeep. Deliveries slipped 4.7 percent at Ford behind lower car sales.

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Jeep propels FCA to 5% gainAuto News

FCA US posted a 5 percent gain in U.S. sales last month behind a surge in volume at Jeep.

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AutoNation Q1 net falls 4.5%, despite revenue gainAuto News

AutoNation's revenue rose in the first quarter, driven by gains in each of its business segments, but net income fell 4.5 percent.

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White House delays steel, aluminum tariffs until JuneAuto News

The U.S. said it would delay until June 1 import tariffs of 25 percent on steel and 10 percent on aluminum for the EU, Mexico and Canada.

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AutoNation's Q1 net falls 4.5%, despite revenue gainAuto News

AutoNation's revenue rose in the first quarter, driven by gains in each of its business segments, but net income fell 4.5 percent.

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Lear reaches tentative deal with striking workers at Ontario plantAuto News

A tentative labor agreement was reached at a Lear facility in Ajax, Ontario, where a three-day strike caused a production slowdown at a nearby Fiat Chrysler assembly plant.

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In China, Lynk and CO's high-tech factory flags global challengeAuto News

While auto workers in Germany and South Korea fight to save their jobs, one of China's youngest auto brands is gearing up to build crossovers at a new factory with digitally connected robots and a fresh workforce of 1,800 people.

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