Toyota, Uber form ride-sharing allianceAuto News

Toyota is partnering with Uber to explore ride-sharing opportunities and will make a strategic investment in the company.

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Flex-N-Gate to supply Ford from new Detroit plantAuto News

Auto supplier Flex-N-Gate plans to invest $95 million and buy 30 acres of city land to build a new plant that will create up to 750 jobs in Detroit, after approval today of a $3.5 million performance-based state grant.

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Packing Heat in the Showroom (5/24/16)

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Challenger trails Mustang, Camaro in crash tests, IIHS saysAuto News

The Dodge Challenger may be the fastest and most powerful American muscle car, but in crash tests, the sports coupe, which is in its ninth year, isn't keeping pace with its rivals, the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro.

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VW, U.S. make 'substantial progress' toward settlement, judge saysAuto News

Volkswagen and lawyers for owners and the U.S. government have made "substantial progress" toward reaching a final agreement by late June, a federal judge said today.

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GM lightweighting strategy starts to bear fruitAuto News

There's more to lightweighting than shedding pounds. It's about getting the weight out of the vehicle and beating your competitors on cost.

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S. Korea's Mando said to be in talks to supply parts for Tesla Model 3 Auto News

Mando Corp. is in talks with Tesla Motors to supply parts for its Model 3 car, an industry source said, as it seeks to join other South Korean firms supplying components for Tesla's more affordable electric cars.

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Fiat Chrysler names Bigland as head of Alfa and MaseratiAuto News

Harald Wester has been replaced by Reid Bigland as head of Fiat Chrysler's Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands. Bigland will also continue as head of U.S. and Canadian sales for the automaker. Wester will remain FCA's chief technical officer.

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Investor groups call for new probe of VW scandalAuto News

Three investor groups called for a new, independent investigation into Volkswagen's emissions test-rigging scandal, saying the inquiries launched by the German carmaker so far may not be far-reaching or transparent enough.

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What if distracted walkers had emergency warning systems?Auto News

In a new campaign, Nissan is using collisions among those with the habit of looking down at their smartphones while walking to highlight its safety technology.

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Toyota expands Takata airbag recall by 1.6 million vehicles Auto News

Toyota is recalling almost 1.6 million additional U.S. vehicles for front passenger side Takata airbag inflators that could rupture.

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North Carolina denies Tesla a dealership licenseAuto News

North Carolina denied Tesla Motors' bid to attain a second dealership license in the state, saying the automaker must go through a third-party dealership group.

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The End of Traffic Deaths? (5/23/16)

Way to end of traffic deaths? Volvo, Toyota say yes; Nissan’s Mitsu reform move; 300, Charger...
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Mobileye will supply 2 fully autonomous vehicles by 2021Auto News

Mobileye reveals programs to supply two automakers with fully autonomous drive systems as soon as 2019.

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Nissan likely to send former tech chief to lead reform at Mitsubishi, report saysAuto News

Nissan, which plans to spend $2.2 billion on a one-third controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors, aims to place its former global tech chief in charge of reform at its smaller rival, which is mired in a fuel economy data scandal, sources told Reuters.

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Ford seeks partnerships as it looks beyond car-makingAuto News

Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford said the automaker would look for more partnerships with other companies as it moves to expand beyond manufacturing and selling cars and trucks.

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Public not sold on fully autonomous vehicles, study findsAuto News

More than four out of five people would prefer not to ride in fully autonomous vehicles, a study published today found.

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Tesla, eyeing summer vacationers, to open Hamptons, Cape Cod storesAuto News

Tesla Motors, preparing for the Memorial Day holiday and a surge in summer travel in two of the nation's most well-known vacation spots, plans to open stores in the Hamptons and Cape Cod on Friday.

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Penske rolls out online shopping across U.S.Auto News

Penske Automotive Group's Preferred Purchase online shopping tool will be available on all 115 of its U.S. dealerships' websites by month end.

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German investor group calls for independent probe of VW scandalAuto News

German investors association DSW today called for an independent audit of Volkswagen's emissions test-rigging scandal in addition to the carmaker's internal probe.

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