Bracken retiring from Lexus, to be succeeded by deputyAuto News

David Christ, who switched from the Toyota Division to Lexus at the start of this year, will succeed his boss, Jeff Bracken, who is retiring as head of Lexus' United States operations after 40 years with Toyota.

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera: A lighter, more powerful Vanquish successor Auto News

The Aston Martin Vanquish, the marque's muscular super-GT, is riding off into the sunset, but fear not: Its replacement will be here shortly.

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Uber pulls up in Japan with taxi-hailing serviceAuto News

Uber plans to launch its first taxi-hailing pilot service in Japan that will connect passengers to other taxi providers, as it seeks to expand in the country where the firm has been blocked from setting up its own fleet of drivers.

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Martinrea opens tech center in Michigan, moves jobs from TorontoAuto News

Canadian auto supplier Martinrea launched its $26 million technical center in suburban Detroit last week. CEO Pat D'Eramo says one challenge is finding enough engineering talent for the facility.

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Performance, not size, will determine 2.7-liter I-4's success in Chevy Silverado, GMC SierraAuto News

If consumers embrace General Motors' four-cylinder engine in the next-generation Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, GM will have Ford to thank.

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Taiwan's Yageo to buy U.S. electronic components firm for $740 millionAuto News

Taiwan's Yageo said it would buy Pulse Electronics for $740 million, marking its biggest deal ever as it looks to expand in the United States and Europe.

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Russia, Japan, Turkey warn of tariff retaliation against U.S.Auto News

Japan, Russia and Turkey have warned the United States about potential retaliation for its tariffs on steel and aluminum, the World Trade Organization said on Tuesday, bringing the total U.S. tariff bill to around $3.5 billion annually.

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Russia, Japan warn U.S. of $1 billion in tariff retaliationAuto News

Russia and Japan have warned they could retaliate against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium by imposing sanctions worth almost $1 billion combined.

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China cuts import duty to 15% in boost for BMW, Tesla, Mercedes, PorscheAuto News

China will cut the import duty on passenger cars to 15 percent from the current 25 percent, in a boost to foreign automakers, just as the immediate threat of a trade war with the United States recedes.

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EU hunts for ways to avoid U.S. steel, aluminum tariffsAuto News

The European Union scrambled to come up with a strategy to avoid American tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum, signaling a readiness to accept American import quotas and to slash some EU duties in return for a permanent waiver.

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China cuts car import duty to 15% in boost for BMW, Tesla, Mercedes and PorscheAuto News

China will cut the import duty on passenger cars to 15 percent from the current 25 percent, in a boost to foreign automakers, just as the immediate threat of a trade war with the United States recedes.

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Tesla's Musk admits Model 3 braking issue, promises fixAuto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk admitted there was a braking issue with the Model 3 sedan, pointed out by Consumer Reports, and said it can be fixed with a firmware update.

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BP invests in tech to charge cars as quickly as filling fuel tankAuto News

BP agreed to invest $20 million in a developer of ultrafast charging for batteries, a technology the oil company believes is key for accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles.

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Fear of autonomous cars rises after high-profile fatalities, AAA survey findsAuto News

Consumer trust in self-driving cars has plummeted following high-profile roadway fatalities, with almost three-quarters of Americans now saying they are too afraid to ride in an autonomous vehicle.

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BMW, Toyota, Ford at odds with S. Africa over production boost planAuto News

BMW, Toyota and Ford are at odds with South Africa over its plans for them to more than double output and double their workforces in return for tax breaks.

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China cuts car import duty to 15% in boost for foreign automakersAuto News

China will cut the import duty on passenger cars to 15 percent from the current 25 percent, in a boost to foreign automakers, just as the immediate threat of a trade war with the United States recedes.

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Henry Ford II answered questions about his racing philosophy on the eve of Ford's historic Le MansAuto News

Fifty years ago, Ford was amid a glorious run of victories at Le Mans with its GT40. Before the first victory, Henry Ford II sat for an interview with Sports Illustrated .

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