Automakers on board for new Detroit auto show mobility exhibitAuto News

GM, Nissan and Toyota will have a presence at the Detroit auto show's new mobility-themed exhibit in 2017. The auto show is also adding an outdoor driving experience on a 1.

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VW drops Jetta Hybrid from U.S. lineupAuto News

Volkswagen of America is dropping the Jetta Hybrid for the 2017 model year, eliminating the lone hybrid in its U.S. lineup.

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Safety group head calls for 'drugged driving' standards, testsAuto News

As more states legalize marijuana, states need a standard test for driving under the influence of that drug, to match the tests they have for driving under the influence of alcohol, said the head of the National Safety Council.

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VW to pay diesel owners up to $7,000, report saysAuto News

Volkswagen will pay owners of its polluting diesel cars up to $7,000, and agree to fund a grant program to offset air pollution, under a $10 billion settlement being negotiated for submission to a federal judge next week, Bloomberg reported, citing...

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FCA recalls 13,092 Maserati cars for rollaway riskAuto News

Fiat Chrysler's Maserati unit is recalling 13,092 Quattroporte and Ghibli luxury cars from the 2014 model year because they may roll away after drivers mistakenly believe they have engaged the vehicles in 'park' mode.

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Tesla's luxury branding clashes with SolarCity's thrifty pitchAuto News

Elon Musk is betting that luxury electric car buyers and rooftop solar customers are a single market. The marketing messages of Tesla and SolarCity tell a different tale.

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IIHS may broaden small-overlap ratingAuto News

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said it may add passenger-side evaluations to its influential crashworthiness ratings program after it found that several small crossovers showed disparities in driver- and passenger-side protection in the...

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Nissan promotes communications execsAuto News

Nissan has promoted its two senior U.S. corporate communications executives, David Reuter and Kristina Adamski.

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UAW says VW reneged on deal to recognize union at Tenn. plantAuto News

A top UAW official said Volkswagen walked back on a promise to recognize the union at the automaker's Chattanooga plant -- and the union says it has a document to prove it.

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FCA dealers get software to prevent rollaways of recalled Jeep Grand CherokeesAuto News

Fiat Chrysler has sent its dealers new software allowing them to install a software-based 'Auto Park' feature in 2014-15 Jeep Grand Cherokees intended to prevent the vehicles from moving when the driver's side door is open and the...

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Musk sees $1 trillion Tesla but shares drop over SolarCity dealAuto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company's proposed acquisition of SolarCity could eventually push the electric car maker's valuation to $1 trillion, but investors strongly disagreed.

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Kia Tops Porsche to Win Quality Crown (6/22/16)

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Tesla, Toyota cited by MIT Tech Review for smart initiativesAuto News

Two automakers -- Tesla and Toyota -- made the cut in MIT Technology Review's list of the '50 Smartest Companies' in 2016.

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Mercedes cleared to sell 2017 E class in U.S.Auto News

The redesigned 2017 E-class sedan is on its way to U.S. dealerships after Mercedes-Benz received its final necessary certification approvals earlier this week.

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Kia leads industry in J.D. Power quality studyAuto News

Kia overtook Porsche to lead the industry in J.D. Power's annual report card on vehicle quality, marking the first time in 27 years that a nonpremium brand has topped the list.

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UAW set to strike Monday at Sakthi Automotive in DetroitAuto News

Union employees plan to strike at aluminum castings supplier Sakthi Automotive Group Inc. USA in Detroit for what they say are unfair labor practices.

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Musk sees $1 trillion Tesla as shares drop over SolarCity dealAuto News

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the proposed acquisition of his SolarCity could eventually push the electric car maker's valuation to $1 trillion, but investors disagreed.

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Musk buys Musk -- Tesla's SolarCity deal by the numbersAuto News

Tesla's offer to buy SolarCity for as much as $2.86 billion in stock boggles the mind. There's basically two ways to look at why Musk is behind the deal.

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Musk buys Musk -- Tesla&'s SolarCity deal by the numbersAuto News

Elon Musk's Tesla Motors just made an offer to buy Elon Musk's SolarCity for as much as $2.86 billion. The mind boggles.

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Nissan reviews Mitsubishi fuel economy claims as due diligence continuesAuto News

Nissan is looking into whether Mitsubishi Motors may have faked fuel economy figures outside of Japan as part of Nissan's due diligence review of the company before finalizing its plan to buy a 34 percent stake for 237 billion yen ($2.28 billion).

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