Profit fears darken outlook of car dealers, survey findsAuto News

More than half of franchised dealers answering the Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index survey for the third quarter expect that tariffs would negatively impact future profits.

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BMW's Spartanburg complex drives South Carolina's growthAuto News

Over the past 18 months, BMW suppliers have begun new plants or expansion projects totaling $200 million in investment in South Carolina.

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Japan's government recruits Subaru, Uber and Boeing to get flying cars off the groundAuto News

Japan plans to commercialize flying cars as early as the 2020s through a government-backed campaign that already has recruited the likes of Subaru, Uber and Boeing.

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Mazda's head of marketing for N.A. operations departsAuto News

Russell Wager, vice president of marketing for Mazda North American Operations, has left the company after nearly six years.

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Tesla names new president of automotive operationsAuto News

Tesla named Jerome Guillen president in charge of the company's automotive operations, reporting to CEO Elon Musk.

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GUEST BLOG: Suppliers, don't fall for short-term temptation of tariffs, tax law changesAuto News

Overseas and domestic automotive companies should think long and hard about buying or building plants to take advantage of recent tax cuts, tariff threats or the depressed euro.

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Musk's Toke, Exec Turnover Mean Tumult for Tesla (9/7/18)

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Suppliers, don't fall for short-term temptation of tariffs, tax law changesAuto News

Overseas and domestic automotive companies should think long and hard about buying or building plants to take advantage of recent tax cuts, tariff threats or the depressed euro.

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Reynolds once appeared in a Michigan car dealership adAuto News

The late Burt Reynolds once promoted a new line of Dodge Ram 1500 'Bandit' pickups for Michigan dealer Patsy Lou Williamson.

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Trump threatens tariffs on more China goods, says Japan talks have begunAuto News

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he has tariffs ready to go on a further $267 billion worth of Chinese imports. He also said trade talks with Japan have begun.

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The auto world remembers Burt Reynolds and his car culture classicsAuto News

The car world remembers Burt Reynolds, who died on Thursday at 82, for his starring roles in car-centric '70s hits like 'Cannonball Run,' 'Smokey and the Bandit,' and 'Hooper.'

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Toyota stoms most production in Japan after deadly earthquakeAuto News

Toyota is stopping most of its auto production in Japan as a result of a deadly earthquake in the nation's north. Due to the interruption in its supply chain there, Japan's largest automaker will idle factories beginning Saturday, the company said.

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VW faces trial in Germany on emissions cheating disclosuresAuto News

Volkswagen faces a trial in Germany as investors seek nearly $11 billion in compensation in a lawsuit that bundles 1,670 claims brought mainly by institutional shareholders.

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Elon Musk smokes weed, sips whiskey on Joe Rogan podcastAuto News

Elon Musk sipped whiskey and smoked marijuana during a podcast a California comedian that touched upon everything from flame throwers and artificial intelligence to the end of the universe.

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Why another key Tesla executive is quittingAuto News

Tesla Chief Accounting Officer Dave Morton resigned, citing discomfort with the level of public attention in the company and pace of work just a month after he joined the electric car maker.

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How Mercedes plans to launch EQC electric vehicle -- carefully, graduallyAuto News

Mercedes' main concern is monitoring the expensive lithium ion battery in its new EQC electric crossover, rather than ramping up assembly in plants in Germany and China.

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VW Group names Dahlheim as new sales chiefAuto News

VW Group appointed Christian Dahlheim as its new head of group sales, effective October 1. Dalheim replaces Fred Kappler, who will retire from the company.

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Ferrari chairman sees great future with new CEOAuto News

Under new CEO Louis Camilleri, Ferrari is determined to be as successful as it was under his predecessor Sergio Marchionne, the chairman of the Italian supercar maker said.

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Volvo has autonomous vehicle safety covered like a blanketAuto News

Leave it to Volvo to already be working on a patent for a solution that will keep passengers safe even as they sleep in their self-driving cars.

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Elon Musk smokes week, sips whiskey on comedy showAuto News

Elon Musk sipped whiskey and smoked marijuana during a podcast a California comedian that touched upon everything from flame throwers and artificial intelligence to the end of the universe.

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FCA chief Manley will name his new management team this monthAuto News

FCA CEO Mike Manley will announce his management team by the end of September, the company's chairman said at a shareholder meeting.

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