GM ceases Venezuela operations after government seizes plantAuto News

General Motors shut operations in Venezuela after authorities seized the automakerandrsquo;s plant and took its vehicles in the first nationalization of a major companyandrsquo;s facilities in the country in more than two years.

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China lands Chevy Volt in a Buick wrapper Auto News

Buick offers far more models in China than it does in the U.S., and analysts predicted a Buick version of the Volt to be offered there before the second-generation model even debuted.

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GM says Venezuela illegally seizes auto plant Auto News

General Motors said that Venezuelan authorities had illegally seized its plant in the industrial hub of Valencia and vowed to "take all legal actions" to defend its rights.

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VW brand helps boost parent company's Q1 profitAuto News

Volkswagen reported a 28 percent jump in first-quarter operating profit, helped by earnings growth at its core VW brand which has struggled to recover from the carmaker's emissions scandal.

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GM ceases Venezuelan operations after asset seizure Auto News

General Motors said it is ceasing its Venezuelan operations after its assets in the country were seized by public authorities.

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Tesla settles suit against ex-Autopilot chief who formed startupAuto News

Tesla has settled its lawsuit against Sterling Anderson, the former director of the electric-car maker's Autopilot program, according to a copy of the agreement.

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Former U.S. deputy attorney general to be named VW monitor, report says Auto News

The Justice Department is expected to name a former deputy attorney general under President George W.

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Former U.S. deputy attorney general to be named Volkswagen monitor, report says Auto News

The Justice Department is expected to name a former deputy attorney general under President George W.

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Honda says U.S. driver seriously injured by Takata inflator ruptureAuto News

Honda said a driver of a 2002 Accord was seriously injured after a Takata airbag inflator ruptured during a March 3 crash in Las Vegas.

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Honda says U.S. driver seriously injured in Takata inflator ruptureAuto News

Honda said a driver of a 2002 Accord was seriously injured after a Takata airbag inflator ruptured during a March 3 crash in Las Vegas, Nev.

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Lithia net jumps 26% in Q1 on strong sales by all departmentsAuto News

Lithia's net income increased 26 percent to $50.7 million in the first quarter from the year-earlier period, on volume gains in all aspects of the dealership group's business.

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Ford taking cautious approach to China EV marketAuto News

Ford is taking a cautious approach to producing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for the Chinese market, citing uncertainty about consumer interest and government policy.

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SAIC puts U.S. ambitions on hold amid Trump uncertaintyAuto News

SAIC, China's biggest automaker by sales, has put off its plans to export vehicles to the U.S. due to policy uncertainties with the election of Donald Trump as president.

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China EV makers to take on Tesla Model 3 through price, local manufacturingAuto News

It's not due to arrive in China until next year, but already Chinese-funded, smart, connected plug-in car startups are scrambling to launch cars to go head-to-head against Tesla's mass-market Model 3 sedan.

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Toyota to test hydrogen cargo truck at Port of Los AngelesAuto News

Toyota plans to test a heavy-duty truck powered by a hydrogen fuel-cell system at the Port of Los Angeles as part of a feasibility study beginning this summer.

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Chinese carmakers may be 'destroyed' if foreign investment cap liftedAuto News

Chinese state-owned auto giants such as SAIC and Dongfeng may see profits evaporate if the government lifts protectionist measures and lets foreign companies operate without a local partner.

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KAR to buy data provider DRIVIN for $43 millionAuto News

KAR Auction Services will acquire DRIVIN, which aggregates automotive retail, pricing, registration and economic data to match vehicle inventory to dealer demand.

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SAIC puts U.S. ambitions on hold on Trump uncertaintyAuto News

SAIC, China's biggest automaker by sales, has put off its plans to export vehicles to the U.S. due to policy uncertainties with the election of Donald Trump as president.

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2018 Lexus NX gets design, performance tweaks to keep pace with rivalsAuto News

Lexus' face-lifted NX compact crossover sports a more aerodynamic look and boasts handling tweaks aimed at delivering sharper performance and a smoother ride

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