Will U.S. buyers turn their backs on diesels?Auto News

There's no doubt the idea of 'clean diesel' has been dealt a PR blow by VW's emissions-cheating scandal. But the more important question is whether the VW revelations spell the end of the road for the technology in the U.S.

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European vans rendering classic American models obsoleteAuto News

A trio of Euro vans is rendering the classic, bulbous American van obsolete. Only GM continues to market a traditional, body-on-frame, truck-based, full-size van, the Chevy Express and the GMC Savana.

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VW's struggling U.S. arm gains clout, loses momentumAuto News

From its control center in Germany, Volkswagen AG has reset the system. Now, the company's U.S. operations are waiting to see whether that means a new start or the loss of everything they've worked for.

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Fiat Chrysler deal meets opposition in early UAW votingAuto News

The proposed four-year labor agreement between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and the UAW encountered strong opposition from rank-and-file union members in early ratification voting.

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VW puts U.S. ads on hold amid emissions scandalAuto News

Volkswagen of America is further reducing its media presence in the wake of its diesel emissions scandal by putting national advertising on hold for at least the next two weeks.

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UAW-FCA deal dooms Tier 1 if passedAuto News

Instead of the hated Tier 2 being eliminated, it will be the rich traditional auto jobs that all go away over time, replaced by a permanent class of Tier 2 autoworkers, if the UAW-FCA deal is any indication.

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The magic bullet that became an illusionAuto News

Until U.S. regulators revealed that VW admitted to cheating on its emissions tests, Volkswagen's "clean diesel" strategy largely worked. And it's no wonder that "clean diesel" has been a cornerstone of its U.S. strategy since 2008.

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How design heads see Hyundai's high-end futureAuto News

Hyundai has pulled back the curtain on its upscale aspirations with its unveiling of the Vision G Concept Coupe in August. Staff Reporter David Undercoffler sat down with Chris Chapman, who leads the Irvine, Calif.

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'More questions than answers' on used-VW pricesAuto News

Massive recalls of Toyota and GM vehicles since 2009 produced no long-term damage to those companies' used-vehicle values. But it's too early to tell how VW's diesel scandal will affect its vehicles' prices at auction

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In Boston, dealer Herb Chambers builds an empire (and attracts suitors)Auto News

While Herb Chambers says he's enjoying the new-car business more than ever, the prominence in his office of a photo of him with Warren Buffett from a recent NADA meeting begs the question: is he going to sell, too?

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VW CEO Aims to 'Win Back Trust' (9/25/15)

New VW CEO aims to ‘win back trust’, Horn keeps U.S. job, Skoda vet to lead region, EPA...
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Honda plans $210 million paint line in OhioAuto News

Honda of America's manufacturing unit said today it plans to invest $210 million in a new paint line at its Marysville, Ohio, plant that will cut water use, energy consumption, and emissions.

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Rolls-Royce N.A. president to step down for 'entrepreneurial role'Auto News

Rolls-Royce North American President Eric Shepherd will step down from the position at the end of the year, the automaker said today. Shepherd will be succeeded by Pedro Mota, Porsche Cars North America's vice president for the western U.S.

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Volvo to build next-gen S60 at S.C. plant starting in 2018Auto News

Volvo Cars will produce the next-generation S60 compact sedan in Ridgeville, S.C., when the company's new plant becomes operational there in 2018.

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How VW's diesel emissions system worksAuto News

The emissions system at the heart of the global Volkswagen diesel mess comprises many complex components, all of which have to work perfectly and consistently all the time, or the vehicle will fail to meet pollution standards.

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EPA toughens emissions oversight after VW cheatingAuto News

U.S. environmental regulators will add more spot-checks to cars already on the road following Volkswagen AG's admission that it fitted as many as 11 million diesel cars worldwide with software that rigged pollution tests.

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VW managed fake U.S. test results from Germany, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen AG executives in Germany controlled the key aspects of emissions tests whose results the carmaker now admits were faked, three people familiar with the company's U.S. operations told Bloomberg.

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EPA to alter diesel emissions tests due to VW cheatingAuto News

U.S. environmental regulators plan to change diesel emissions tests following Volkswagen AG's admission to fitting as many as 11 million cars worldwide with software to scam pollution testing.

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Hyundai to recall 470,000 Sonatas in the U.S. over engine issueAuto News

Hyundai said it would recall 470,000 Sonata sedans in the United States to replace faulty engine parts, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Nissan taps Microsoft exec to lead global communicationsAuto News

Nissan has hired Microsoft communications manager Jonathan Adashek as the Japanese carmaker's new global vice president for communications and chief communications officer, effective Sept. 30.

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