John Riccardo, Chrysler CEO who helped recruit Iacocca, dies at 91Auto News

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Why Musk's new directive at Tesla has become 'cash is king'Auto News

Facing a flood of red ink from the slower-than-planned rollout of the Model X crossover, Tesla signaled that a new era of cash-flow consciousness is underway.

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The power of Roger PenskeAuto News

Fifty years ago, Roger Penske launched one of his many careers - that of a race team owner.

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Mercedes-Benz gives early look at C-class convertibleAuto News

Mercedes-Benz is giving a sneak peek of the C-class convertible it will unveil at the Geneva auto show in March. It is the first time Mercedes has offered a convertible variant in the C class family.

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Takata engineer refused to testify in airbag failure lawsuitAuto News

A Takata engineer involved in testing the company's airbags invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination in declining to testify in a lawsuit brought by a woman left paralyzed in a 2014 accident.

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New airbag devices cushion crash impacts by deploying outside vehiclesAuto News

Auto parts suppliers makers are developing a new generation airbags that cushion the impact of a crash by deploying on the outside of a vehicle. Such devices have already appeared in Europe and are mainly aimed at protecting pedestrians in a crash.

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Can Kia pick Prius' lock on hybrid market?Auto News

Many automakers have tried and failed to lure customers away from the Toyota Prius hybrid. Kia thinks it can succeed with the Niro, its first built-from-scratch hybrid.

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Lexus tops BMW in U.S. registrations; 2015 luxury title in disputeAuto News

Not so fast on BMW winning the 2015 U.S. luxury crown over Lexus and Mercedes. According to manufacturer-reported sales released last month, BMW won. But Polk said today that Lexus was tops in U.S. vehicle registrations last year with 340,392 vs.

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American Axle Q4 net income rises, shares surge Auto News

American Axle and Manufacturing today reported record sales in 2015 after a strong fourth quarter thanks to record North American light vehicle sales.

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Woman charged in GM Tech Center stabbingAuto News

The woman accused of stabbing her mother at GM's Tech Center in Warren, Mich., was charged today with assault with intent to murder, according to a court official.

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VW Halts Sales Skid (2/12/16)

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Panasonic starts China battery venture, develops new welding techAuto News

Panasonic, the Japanese electronics giant revamping itself as an automotive supplier, has taken two more steps in that direction by establishing a new battery venture in China and developing a new technology for laser welding.

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Tower posts lower adjusted Q4 earnings as it gears up for major new businessAuto News

Tower, which makes heavy metal components and assemblies for cars and trucks, reported lower fourth-quarter adjusted earnings due to ramp-up costs stemming from a major new business that is supposed to spur earnings growth later this year.

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American Axle Q4 net income rises to $63 millionAuto News

American Axle and Manufacturing today reported record sales in 2015 after a strong fourth quarter thanks to record North American light vehicle sales.

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Elon Musk's vision is not for the faint of heartAuto News

Leave it to Elon Musk to make a company's stock jump nearly 5 percent a day after reporting widening losses -- all in the middle of a market selloff.

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Mazda launches CX-9 production in JapanAuto News

Mazda has started production of it the redesigned CX-9 three-row crossover, a vehicle that plays a pivotal roll in the brand's strategy to expand sales.

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GM Tech Center valet who pulled gun to stop stabbing suspended pending investigationAuto News

The parking valet who stopped a stabbing at General Motors' Technical Center in Warren, Mich., on Wednesday by pulling out his concealed weapon remains employed.

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Penske Automotive says earnings improved 4.5% in Q4; stock rises Auto News

Penske Automotive today posted mixed results for the fourth quarter as earnings from continuing operations improved but net income fell. The company said continuing operations income rose 4.5 percent to $73 million, but net income dropped 2.

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Kia Unveils Three Hybrids (2/11/16)

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GM Tech Center valet who pulled gun to stop stabbing still on jobAuto News

The parking valet who stopped a stabbing at General Motors' Technical Center in Warren, Mich., on Wednesday by pulling out his concealed weapon remains employed.

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