June U.S. auto sales expected to increase from last June, fall from May 2018Auto News

While U.S. auto sales experienced growth throughout the first half of 2018, the market could fall for the second half of the year.

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Trump tariffs spark battle over exemptions between metals customers, suppliersAuto News

Requests from manufacturers to gain exemptions from the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are getting pushback from domestic steel and aluminum producers.

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Magna sheds light on Italian supplier acquisitionAuto News

Magna says buying OLSA will make the Canadian company a global lighting supplier and expand its capability to design, engineer and manufacture headlamps, tail lamps and other lighting products.

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China sets rollback of foreign ownership caps on auto joint ventures for July 28Auto News

China unveiled late Thursday a long-anticipated easing of foreign investment curbs in the auto industry and other key sectors as Beijing moves to open its markets further.

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OneRepublic, Alice Cooper lead FCA's musical ad blitzAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, known for frequently making music the centerpiece of its ads, is cranking up the volume even louder this summer.

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Jailed executive Stadler unlikely to return as Audi CEO, insiders sayAuto News

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, who is being held in prison in connection with parent VW's diesel scandal, likely will not return to his post even if he clears his name.

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McLaren 600LT adds to Longtail lineageAuto News

McLaren Automotive's newest supercar features design elements that are a nod to the brand's racing history.

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Audi's Stadler unlikely to return to CEO postAuto News

Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, who is being held in prison in connection with parent VW's diesel scandal, likely will not return to his post even if he clears his name.

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GM Canada's new president lays out his planAuto News

GM Canada President Travis Hester has laid out his plan for the company. It includes building on Canada's 'rich research and development ecosystem' and supporting manufacturing in Ontario.

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South Korean trade groups seeks exemption from Trump tariffsAuto News

A South Korean trade group asked the United States for exemption from a tariff on automobile imports for the Asian country, citing a security alliance and a bilateral trade deal.

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Chevy's midengine Corvette C8 undergoes track testsAuto News

The midengine C8 Chevrolet Corvette has been spotted again testing at the track, giving the latest glimpse of GM's planned halo model.

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Google affiliate Waymo needs 'large number' of cars in Europe for robotaxi serviceAuto News

Google's self-driving affiliate Waymo will need "a large number" of cars to expand its robotaxi service to Europe, CEO John Krafcik said, declining to say who could supply the vehicles.

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GM to transfer Vietnam operation to Vingroup's car arm, eyes sales boostAuto News

HANOI -- General Motors has agreed to transfer its Vietnamese operation to VinFast Trading and Production LLC and distribute Chevrolet cars through the local carmaker, in a move that could help drive up its modest sales in the country.

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Trump tariffs would hit Volvo, Geely, Chinese billionaire Shufu saysAuto News

Consumers will suffer from rising costs because automakers will need to start building factories in each market to avoid tariffs, said Li Shufu, whose Zhejiang Geely Holding Group owns Volvo.

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Trump's tariffs would hit Fiat Chrysler hardAuto News

Fiat Chrysler exports to the U.S. vehicles such as the Jeep Renegade built in Italy. High tariffs planned by President Trump would destroy the business case for such exports.

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