Aluminum supplier Alcoa to split into two companiesAuto News

Alcoa said today it will split into two companies to separate its struggling aluminum smelting operations from production of lightweight metals for its faster-growing aerospace and automotive business.

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NHTSA considers expanding Takata airbag recallsAuto News

The U.S. regulator overseeing the replacement of Takata airbags is considering an order that would expand the recalls and has contacted seven manufacturers who could be affected, including Volkswagen AG and Tesla Motors Inc.

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Longer Jeep Wrangler on the wayAuto News

A pair of Wrangler powertrain mules caught testing this month show the extended chassis needed to convert the off-roader to an eight-speed automatic transmission from its five-speed gearbox.

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Indianapolis' car-sharing service is generating controversyAuto News

BlueIndy, one of the nation's first municipally supported one-way EV ride-sharing services, promises to eliminate many vehicle ownership hassles, thanks to the city of Indianapolis and a French conglomerate that is investing $41 million to set...

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VW could lose big around the worldAuto News

Volkswagen AG has been rattled to the core by a scandal that threatens to batter the VW brand around the world, hand a golden opportunity to its main rivals in Europe -- Ford and Opel -- and all but destroy a long, hard and so far fruitless effort...

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Spiraling diesel crisis deals another blow to VW's frustrated dealersAuto News

Revelations of cheating and subsequent leadership turmoil at VW add more burdens to VW dealers already seething over a poor product mix, sagging sales and profitability, and an often cold shoulder from headquarters in Germany.

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Were there signs that VW was cheating?Auto News

Were there other warning signs that could have tipped off regulators that Volkswagen diesels driven on the road were polluting too much?

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No easy fixes for VW diesels, experts sayAuto News

Volkswagen may face a significant challenge in getting nearly 500,000 diesel-powered cars in the U.S. into emissions compliance.

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Notice expected on Mitsubishi plant closureAuto News

Mitsubishi, still seeking a buyer for its Illinois assembly plant, is expected to formally notify the plant's 900 workers this week of the plant's imminent closure.

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Buyers always on the hunt for used vehiclesAuto News

When buyers at Sam Swope Auto Group's sused-car Buy Center happen across vehicles parked in public places with for-sale signs displayed, they whip out their smart phones, scan the VIN, run a vehicle history report and leave a card with a written...

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Automakers gamble on wireless charging standardAuto News

Automakers are putting wireless chargers into their cars, but they're still waiting for a clear signal from Apple, which has yet to build the technology into its iPhone.

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Nissan pulls Altima freshening forwardAuto News

Feeling the pressure of increased competition, Nissan has shortened the product cycle of its best-selling U.S. vehicle, the Altima midsize sedan.

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Designing Jeep for a new era of overseas conquestsAuto News

The new compact Renegade is the first Jeep designed expressly for the international market. It's a balancing act for the design team at Jeep.

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Insider named to head VW shows Germany Inc. insularityAuto News

If you place the resumes of Martin Winterkorn and Matthias Mueller side-by-side, it would be hard to spot the difference.

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Mueller will push strategy shift to foster change, report saysAuto News

Matthias Mueller pressed the Volkswagen board to move ahead with a reorganization he helped devise before the carmaker was caught up in an emissions-cheating scandal, as the new leader seeks to put his stamp on the company.

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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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