Bill Ford touts automakers working with small tech startupsAuto News

As the world evolves toward a radically altered transportation network with autonomous cars, ride-sharing services and electrified vehicles, traditional automakers need to work with small startup companies that provide new technologies, Ford...



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Hertz CEO Frissora steps down amid shareholder pressureAuto News

Hertz CEO Mark Frissora, who took the helm of the rental car giant after a successful stint as head of auto supplier Tenneco, stepped down today after investors pushed for his removal, citing accounting and operational missteps.



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Texas governor says lower tax, regulatory hurdles lure companies such as Toyota, TeslaAuto News

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, a potential presidential candidate in two years, said companies such as Toyota will invest where they're least burdened by taxes and regulation.



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VW says fuel cell cars will struggle beyond JapanAuto News

Volkswagen says fuel cell cars will probably struggle to catch on outside Japan where the government has invested in measures including a fuel-station network and generous subsidies that are too high for other countries to match.



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Jaguar targets iPad generation with XE sedanAuto News

Jaguar's new XE sedan is a critical test of the brand's ability to compete for entry-level luxury buyers after production of the Ford Mondeo-based X-Type was stopped in 2009 because of disappointing sales. The XE is being unveiled today in London.



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Musk anticipates another Tesla-Toyota project in 2-3 yearsAuto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his company and Toyota could team on another 'significant' joint project in two or three years, and at higher volumes than the soon-to-end RAV4 program.



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Buick-badged droptop looks just like sporty Opel Cascada, sources sayAuto News

Buick dealers recently were given a sneak peek of a Buick-badged Opel Cascada convertible, which is slated for a U.S. launch in late 2015 as a '16 model.



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Verizon to launch app for car sharing, rentalsAuto News

Wireless telecommunications giant Verizon today announced plans to introduce a new smartphone app that would allow rental car customers to unlock a vehicle.



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GM dealerships' buy-sell activity jumpsAuto News

GM stores are by far the most sold and acquired in the dealership buy-sell market this year. Buy-sell expert Alan Haig says "it's a sign that their profits are strong, and buyers are seeing momentum in the GM brands that didn't exist in prior years."



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Dodge knocks off $15K to spur sales of pricey new ViperAuto News

Since the Viper's reintroduction at the 2012 New York auto show, the sports coupe has moved fast everywhere except where it matters most: off dealer lots. Now Dodge has a plan to boost Viper sales.



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Non-recall actions raise questions on safety info disclosureAuto News

Big recalls by General Motors and Toyota Motor Corp. in recent years raise questions about whether dangerous problems could lurk in little-noticed service bulletins or customer-satisfaction campaigns.



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Blazing Labor Day weekend drives the best SAAR since 2006Auto News

August culminated one of the best four-month periods ever for the auto industry, as surging demand for SUVs and other light trucks propelled the industry to its highest annualized selling rate since January 2006: 17.5 million.



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Getting the new F-150 up and running won't be easyAuto News

By converting its best-selling F-150 pickup from a steel body to aluminum, Ford is replacing the tried-and-true spot-welding process with a far more complex technique that uses a combination of rivets and industrial adhesives.



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Sources: Buick-badged droptop looks just like sporty Opel CascadaAuto News

Buick dealers recently were given a sneak peek of a Buick-badged Opel Cascada convertible, which is slated for a U.S. launch in late 2015 as a '16 model.



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GM gets dealer buy-in on new midsize pickupAuto News

GM says dealers ordered 28,000 Colorados and another 14,000 Canyons during the first 30 days after it began taking orders, more than five times its forecast.



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Phony deals cost dealers reputation, vehicles and lendersAuto News

For employees in a dealership's finance and insurance office, spotting a potentially fraudulent deal is top priority. A mistake not only can cost a dealership a vehicle, it can hurt the store's reputation and its relationships with lenders.



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Mazda's MX-5 Miata gets shorter, sportierAuto News

Mazda Motor Corp. unveiled a shorter and lighter MX-5 Miata to burnish its brand image with a sportier yet more fuel-efficient roadster.



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James Harbour, a pioneer in manufacturing efficiency, dies at 86Auto News

Longtime automotive industry veteran James Harbour, who developed unprecedented ways to analyze and improve manufacturing productivity, died Saturday at the age of 86.



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GM plans to launch Cadillac CTS with vehicle-to-vehicle tech in 2 yearsAuto News

General Motors CEO Mary Barra said Sunday that Cadillac will launch a CTS sedan with vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology in about two years, as GM looks to establish itself as a leader in the connected-car space.



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Zagato wants to create new classicsAuto News

While turning out countless special Zagato editions over the years, the Zagato company has had a major influence on the styling of European luxury cars, racers and airplanes.



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