A dog's dream weekend draws crowdsAuto News

If you're going to be a dog, you want to be the dog in Subaru's latest video.

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Chassix finds support for Chapter 11 exit planAuto News

Debt-laden auto supplier Chassix Holdings Inc. entered its bankruptcy court confirmation hearing late last week with nearly unanimous creditor support for its Chapter 11 exit plan.

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UAW wages may be flat, but workers' pay is upAuto News

In contract talks with the Detroit 3, the UAW will be looking to boost the pay of veteran Tier 1 workers, who haven't had a wage increase in a decade. But that doesn't mean their pay hasn't gone up.

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Mexico auto production, exports rise in JuneAuto News

Mexico auto production rose 6.7 percent in June to 306,694 units versus the same month last year, the Mexican Auto Industry Association said.

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Average fuel economy drops to 25.4 mpg in JuneAuto News

The average fuel economy of light vehicles sold in the U.S. was down 0.1 mpg in June, according to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

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GM ignition-switch death toll rises to 121Auto News

General Motors' faulty ignition switches are now linked to 121 deaths, two more than a week ago, the office of attorney Kenneth Feinberg said.

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Mini, Lexus, BMW stores most-improved in responding to potential buyersAuto News

Mini, Lexus and BMW dealerships achieved the industry's biggest improvements in building rapport with potential buyers, while Mercedes-Benz stores led the way for a seventh-consecutive year, according to a newly released study.

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GM China growth outpaced by U.S. in first halfAuto News

GM posted a slower pace of growth in China sales in the first half than in the U.S., as the economy slowed in its biggest market and local competitors flooded the market with cheaper SUV models.

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A new Suzuki leader for a new eraAuto News

Toshihiro Suzuki, tapped June 30 as president of Suzuki Motor Corp., is a different leader for a different era. A wallflower next to his father Osamu, Toshihiro says he has no intention of sitting as long at the helm as the chairman CEO.

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Fleet stats cloud sales pictureAuto News

June brought another surge in U.S. new-vehicle sales, with Ford showing modest growth while General Motors was alone among major manufacturers in recording a decline.

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FTC remains vigilant on deceptive dealership adsAuto News

After two Las Vegas dealerships agreed last week to settle charges that they used deceptive advertising, the Federal Trade Commission said dealers can expect vigilant enforcement of dealers' practices to continue.

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Uber lifts Toyota dealership's marketingAuto News

Toyota of Plano offers its best deals to Uber drivers, who make up about 6 percent of the store's new-car buyers and serve as evangelists for the Dallas-area dealership.

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Automakers say they're open to outside dealership investors, despite scepticismAuto News

Some automakers insist they are willing to take a chance on outside investors #8212; provided they have a long-term focus and tap people with substantial dealership operation experience.

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Chevy ad escalates pickup war, puts steel vs. aluminum issue on the tableAuto News

Chevrolet plans to escalate the always-hot pickup wars this week with a social media campaign that takes a swipe at Ford's aluminum-body F-150.

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Marketing test awaits Hyundai with NFL kickoffAuto News

A sponsorship of the NFL will give Hyundai a chance to elevate its stature in the U.S. market, but the company is still searching for its marketing quarterback.

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Toyota Financial resists CFPBAuto News

Toyota Financial Services said it has no plans to change its use of dealer reserve, despite scrutiny from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Asbury takes tech shortage into own handsAuto News

Asbury Automotive wants 200 to 400 more technicians, so it is developing its own. Master technicians who otherwise would have retired are training new technicians at a vacated store in Atlanta.

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Scion packs automatic braking into iAAuto News

Scion's new iA sedan packs impressive collision avoidance tech for a little sedan that starts under $17,000. Thanks to Mazda.

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Detroit 3 seek EPA credits for paint, glassAuto News

The latest round of requests from the Detroit 3 for 'off-cycle' emissions credits highlight some of the many tools automakers can use to comply with EPA regulations that seek to cut carbon dioxide.

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