Google hires TrueCar's Krafcik to steer auto projectAuto News

Google is bringing in John Krafcik, the veteran Ford and Hyundai executive, to head its self-driving car program, presenting the clearest sign yet of Google's broad commercial aspirations for the project.

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UAW names Fiat Chrysler lead target in contract talksAuto News

The UAW has chosen Fiat Chrysler Automobiles as its target to set the pattern for a contract deal before turning to GM and Ford.

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Is strident Suzuki up to going solo?Auto News

With the company's small global footprint and randd budget, Suzuki's bid to remain independent after splitting with estranged partner Volkswagen will be a key test of whether small players can stay that way in an age of consolidation.

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Late dealer's quality processes help store thriveAuto News

Whether it's something as important as the vehicle sales procedure or as mundane as making the morning coffee, Don Chalmers has a procedure in place. There are more than 300 in all. It was these processes that helped the Albuquerque, N.M.

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For Maserati, Levante SUV is on the wayAuto News

Maserati's profits and volumes will recover after the brand launches its first SUV next year, says Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne. The large SUV, called Levante, is expected to debut in January at the Detroit auto show. U.S.

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Suppliers advance in mass market safety techAuto News

Lidar, a kind of radar based on laser beams instead of radio waves, is moving closer to becoming a mass-market safety technology.

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Products pack some power in UAW talksAuto News

The UAW realizes that the best job security comes from building a popular vehicle productively. With several Detroit 3 factories in the U.S.

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'Star Wars'-inspired Chargers back in Dodge's garage #8230; for nowAuto News

A crew of Stormtrooper-inspired Dodge Chargers have been returned to their home base.

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Colo. dealership held liable in test-drive accidentAuto News

The Colorado Court of Appeals said a dealership is liable for damage resulting from an accident on a test drive because someone from the dealership was in the car with the driver.

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Honda's redesigned 2016 Civic breaks cover Auto News

New spy photos of the 2016 Honda Civic sedan show that the redesigned compact car won't repeat the mistakes of the past. Based on the latest images published by Civicx.

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BMW makes changes in N.A. sales management teamAuto News

Peter Miles, BMW of North America's vice president of sales channel development and customer relations, has moved into a new role with the company as part of several leadership changes.

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Automakers commit to making automatic braking standardAuto News

A broad group of automakers have agreed in principle to equip all their new vehicles with automatic emergency braking technology as a standard feature in the near future.

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Henniges Automotive acquired by China's AVIC AutomotiveAuto News

Automotive sealing and anti-vibration component supplier Henniges Automotive Holdings has been acquired by China's AVIC Automotive Systems Holding. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Ford workers strike at Brazil factory to protest job cutsAuto News

Workers at a Ford plant in Brazil began an open-ended strike on Thursday to protest job cuts, adding to labor tensions that have rattled the country's auto industry in the midst of its worst crisis in nearly two decades.

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Toyota tells dealers that below-invoice ads are tabooAuto News

Toyota told dealers assembled at a national dealer meeting that they would no longer be permitted to advertise vehicle prices below invoice. The company is implementing the prohibition beginning Jan.

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Honda gets California approval for self-driving cars on roadsAuto News

Honda has received a permit from the state of California to drive its autonomous vehicles on public streets, joining companies ranging from Google to Volkswagen in testing the fast-growing technology.

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Caddy gives New Yorkers a sneak peek of XT5 crossover -- from the airAuto News

Cadillac gave an unconventional sneak peek of its SRX replacement -- the XT5 crossover -- to a throng of New York fashionistas Wednesday night on the west side of Manhattan.

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China's BAIC opens randd center in Silicon ValleyAuto News

Chinese automaker BAIC Motor has opened an randd center in Silicon Valley -- a facility that will help the company develop technology for electric vehicles, batteries and telematics.

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Hyundai kicks off NFL advertising with gameday gagAuto News

Hyundai launches its NFL sponsorship today with a television ad airing during the regular-season opener between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers.

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