Auto executives focus on technology rather than PSA-OpelAuto News

The auto industry is facing seismic changes with the rise of electric vehicles, automated driving and car-sharing set to eclipse even big mergers such as PSA's purchase of Opel.

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BMW says big industry investments may spur consolidationAuto News

BMW CEO Harald Krueger said the big investments needed for next-generation drivetrains and digital business models were likely to spur further industry consolidation.

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Marchionne says rationale for GM-FCA merger stands, even after PSA buys OpelAuto News

FCA Sergio Marchionne said he could approach GM again regarding a potential merger, adding a rationale for a tie-up still existed even after the U.S. rival decided to sell its European operations to PSA.

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Why Ford stands by its 'One Ford' philosophyAuto News

Ford of Europe product development chief Joe Bakaj isn't commenting on GM's retreat from Europe, but he's adamant that Ford sees no reason to step away from its "One Ford" philosophy.

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Aston Martin revs up performance with AMR subbrandAuto News

Aston Martin plans to capitalize on the global thirst for low-volume performance models and its own racing heritage by introducing an AMR subbrand.

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Bloodlines and reductionism: What people are saying about Range Rover VelarAuto News

Range Rover now has an entry in the ultracompetitive midsize luxury SUV segment and its name is Velar. Here's what people are saying about the Range Rover Velar.

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All Trump, all the timeAuto News

The automotive industry landscape is changing via rapid advancements in technology. So much so, that suppliers are joining their manufacturing customers in a whole new industry -- mobility.

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Honda Civic Type R, packing 306 hp, ends performance droughtAuto News

Honda will bring a 306-hp Civic Type R hatchback to the U.S. this spring for the first time, ending the brand's years-long performance-car drought.

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A Less Global, More Profitable GM? (3/6/17)

With PSA deal, GM on course to be less global, more profitable; GM in Europe: What now?; Analysts...
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Suppliers see opportunity as auto industry shifts to mobilityAuto News

The automotive industry landscape is changing via rapid advancements in technology. So much so, that suppliers are joining their manufacturing customers in a whole new industry -- mobility.

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GM will keep Cadillac in EuropeAuto News

General Motors will remain a niche player in Europe after it closes on the sale of its Opel/Vauxhall operations to PSA Group in a deal valued at $2.3 billion.

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Why GM is selling Opel to PSAAuto News

After years of losses that totaled nearly $20 billion, GM will unload Opel and Vauxhall because Europe's geo-political and regulatory climate demands more investment when GM executives see a bigger need to focus on North America, China and emerging...

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Volkswagen to replace CC with ArteonAuto News

VW's new premium sedan, the Arteon Gran Turismo, will replace the CC and slot above the Passat in the brand's global lineup. The VW Arteon will go on sale in mid-June in Germany, but it won't make it to the U.S. until next year as a 2019 model

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The GM-PSA deal at a glanceAuto News

A look at key details of GM's watershed decision to sell Opel and Vauxhall to France's PSA Group:

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GM will lay off 1,100 at GMC Acadia plant after production shiftAuto News

General Motors said it will lay off 1,100 workers in May at its Lansing Delta Township assembly plant in Michigan as it shifts production of the GMC Acadia to Tennessee.

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GM shifts from bigger is better to less global, more profitableAuto News

GM's decision to sell its European operations doubles down on a bet that the company can win by being less global, but more profitable, in an auto industry increasingly driven by software.

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Birth of a 'European Champion'? (3/6/17)

PSA to buy GM’s Opel-Vauxhall for $2.3B, Barra calls deal ‘win’ for all; U.S....
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Why GM decided to sell Opel to PSAAuto News

GM executives said they decided to sell Opel because Europe's changing geo-political and regulatory climate demands more investment at a time when they see a greater need to focus on North America, China and emerging technologies.

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GM sells Opel to improve 'overall business profile'Auto News

GM executives said they decided to sell Opel because Europe's changing geo-political and regulatory climate demands greater investment at a time when they see a greater need to invest in North America, China and emerging technologies.

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Will purchase of Opel mean deja vu for PSA?Auto News

PSA Group has purchased the loss-making European arm from a U.S automaker before. It didn't go well.

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