Database tracks parts through auto supply chainAuto News

A federal border patrol initiative sparked by 9/11 terrorism may lead to an automotive industry breakthrough in mapping its complex supply chain.



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2015 Lincoln MKC crossover priced below rivalsAuto News

Ford said its upcoming 2015 Lincoln MKC crossover will start at $33,995, thousands of dollars cheaper than competing models as the automaker attempts to shore up its flagging premium brand.



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Ford 'lifers' get second chance as CEO readies exitAuto News

The view from inside Ford, and of people close to the company, is that the management team CEO Alan Mulally groomed is now ready for his exit. COO Mark Fields, 52, is widely expected to take over as CEO.



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GM to invest $1.3 billion in 5 assembly, powertrain plantsAuto News

General Motors plans to invest $1.3 billion upgrading two Michigan assembly plants and three powertrain plants, including retooling for a new 10-speed transmission.



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New Mercedes C-Class Saloon unveiled Auto Trader

New Mercedes C-Class saloon unveiled

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Mercedes-Benz names Exler head of U.S. salesAuto News

Mercedes-Benz USA has appointed Dietmar Exler, the head of its financial services arm, as vice president of sales. Exler, 45, will succeed Michael Slagter, 61, who will retire at the end of February after 11 years with Mercedes-Benz USA.



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Dodge Viper probe closed by U.S. regulatorsAuto News

Federal safety regulators have ended a probe into 9,670 Dodge Vipers from the 2003-10 model years.



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Renault will build SUVs in China with Dongfeng Auto News

Renault will build SUVs at its joint venture factory with Dongfeng as it targets to sell locally made vehicles in China by 2016.



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Mulally-Microsoft buzz seen as overshadowing Ford vehicle introductionsAuto News

Alan Mulally's candidacy for the top job at Microsoft threatens to overshadow vehicle introductions at Ford and raises the risk of internal strife among his deputies at the automaker.



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New Mercedes C class moves upscale in featuresAuto News

Mercedes-Benz is moving the redesigned C-class sedan further upmarket and making it lighter, bigger and better equipped than its predecessor.



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2015 Mercedes C class moves upscale in featuresAuto News

Mercedes-Benz is moving the 2015 redesigned C-class sedan further upmarket and making it lighter, bigger and better equipped than its predecessor.



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Tight race for top job at Chrysler-FiatAuto News

As the CEO succession spotlight turns to Chrysler-Fiat it is still anybody's guess who will replace Sergio Marchionne, and what kind of management structure the company will install when the indefatigable Italian steps down.



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Mazda U.S. dealer network faces shake-upAuto News

Mazda Motor Corp., targeting a one-third surge in U.S. sales over the next two years, plans a sharp rise in sales per outlet and will weed out those dealerships that underperform.



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Suppliers shed struggling noncore units Auto News

This year Visteon CEO Tim Leuliette announced Visteon's electronics unit would be one of the company's two core operations, along with heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.



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VW looks inward to solve U.S. sales puzzleAuto News

Volkswagen AG's German executives readily admit they are a bit baffled by America, where, despite decades of exertion, Volkswagen's namesake VW brand still doesn't rank as a marquee marque.



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How tale of heroism turned into trouble for Houston dealershipAuto News

Last year Rik Melartin became known throughout Houston as "The Finnisher," an Olympic athlete turned car dealer who, in his underwear, captured an armed robber on his tony suburban street and then played on his sudden fame with a series of quirky...



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Toyota weighs adding truck capacityAuto News

Toyota is considering expanding pickup production capacity at its San Antonio plant. "Dealers are telling us they could sell more Tacomas and Tundras," Toyota Division General Manager Bill Fay said. "We are evaluating our footprint and capacity."



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Ford store's location is strategic assetAuto News

If you want to know why The Ford Store Morgan Hill sold more Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids than any other Ford dealership in the country through November, just look out the store's window. Location, location, location.



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European suppliers seize new U.S. opportunitiesAuto News

European supplier investment in the United States is stirring as new-car sales increase and automakers push supply chains for ways to boost fuel economy.



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Heroic tale turns into trouble for Houston dealership Auto News

A Houston-area dealership has distanced itself from the personality who claimed to 'do heroic things' occasionally while making 'great car deals happen' every day.



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