Mazda taps Montousse to lead Calif. design studioAuto News

Mazda tapped Julien Montousse, an interior design specialist known for crafting the cockpit-like interiors of the Mazda6 sedan and the MX-5 Miata roadster, to lead its U.S. design studio in California.

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Mahindra said to be close to purchase of PininfarinaAuto News

Mahindra and Mahindra, India's largest maker of SUVs, is close to an agreement to purchase Italian car designer Pininfarina SpA, people familiar with the matter said.

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GM posts 4th China sales drop in 5 months as slump deepensAuto News

General Motors said sales in China declined for the fourth time in five months, deepening its slump in the world's largest auto market.

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More F-150s, more Ford salesAuto News

Ford finally seems to have its F-series trucks running in high gear.

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UAW to select Detroit 3 target for contract negotiations by next weekAuto News

The UAW plans to pick a target for contract negotiations by Sept. 14, the day its current four-year accord with the major automakers ends.

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Bentley says Bentayga will be the world's fastest SUVAuto News

Bentley says its first SUV won't just be the most expensive in an increasingly crowded market, it'll also be the fastest.

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GM, Ford, Nissan see China sales drop in AugustAuto News

GM posted its biggest drop in China sales in five months for August as global automakers struggle with a deepening economic slowdown and slumping equities in the world's largest auto market.

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Stock market, China don't slow Aug. sales paceAuto News

American consumers bought new cars and trucks at a brisk pace in August, and they're likely to continue doing so in September, despite falling stock prices and worries about the Chinese economy.

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Golf family's sizzling sales spur hope for VW comebackAuto News

The Golf family is having an outsize effect on VW's performance in the U.S. market, and its success is a function of changes in manufacturing and product planning that could ultimately strengthen the rest of the brand's lineup.

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Automotive News is on the lookout for talented execs on the riseAuto News

Do you know a young leader at an automaker or supplier in North America? Automotive News is seeking nominations for the Rising Stars award.

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Fields, Ghosn lead Congress lineupAuto News

Ford Motor Co. CEO Mark Fields and Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn will head a star-studded lineup of speakers at the Automotive News World Congress in January.

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Why won't GM play ball with Marchionne?Auto News

Sergio Marchionne's fixation with a General Motors merger says a lot about how he views the future prospects of FCA as a standalone entity. And GM's reticence to engage says a lot about how Mary Barra and Co. view their own.

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Jeep pickup ahead; diesel Wrangler possibleAuto News

Fiat Chrysler's plan to expand Wrangler production in Toledo, Ohio, not only means a Wrangler-based pickup is on the way, but it makes possible a diesel-powered Wrangler for the U.S.

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Large, lively extravaganza boasts crucial debutsAuto News

Key launches from Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, Infiniti and Bentley, along with product offensives from BMW and Mercedes-Benz, will help make this year's Frankfurt auto show a rich smorgasbord.

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For Maine dealer, making friends is a snapAuto News

A Maine dealership group uses a photo booth and ice cream truck to engage would-be customers at community events.

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Marchionne says desired tie-up with GM 'high priority'Auto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne said a tie-up with General Motors was a "high priority" for the company and a merger between the two carmakers was also the best strategic option for its U.S. rival.

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AutoNation grounds vehicles under recallAuto News

AutoNation will stop selling vehicles with open recalls on them. The policy will be costly, and the company estimates it will ground 5-10 percent of its inventory at any given time. But it's the right thing to do for customers, CEO Mike Jackson says.

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Calif. climate bill unnerves automakersAuto News

A California climate-change bill that could see a vote this week in the state Assembly has some automakers worried that it could disrupt the alignment of state and federal regulations on emissions.

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Think co-op, not VEBA, for health care pool Auto News

This summer, UAW President Dennis Williams floated the idea that the union wanted to work with the Detroit 3 to create a health-care pool for workers.

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Ford GT stars in 'Forza Motorsport 6' video game adAuto News

The Ford GT zooms through the pixelated history of racing video games in a new commercial for the upcoming 'Forza Motorsport 6' on the Xbox One.

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