Tesla finds way to share the road with dealers in Washington stateAuto News

On President's Day last month, about 40 electric-car advocates gathered under the rotunda at the state capitol in Washington state, where a lobbyist for Tesla Motors urged them to rally against a bill that would prevent the carmaker from opening new...



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Fiat plans seven new Alfa models by 2018, report saysAuto News

Fiat will unveil seven new Alfa Romeo models and push to increase sales of the sports car brand fivefold, a report said.



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U.S. eyes bankruptcy link in GM ignition defect probe, report saysAuto News

Federal authorities are investigating whether General Motors hid an ignition switch defect when it filed for bankruptcy in 2009, The New York Times reported on Saturday.



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Chrysler's Ram gains ground on SilveradoAuto News

The side-view mirror of a Chevrolet Silverado contains this warning: "Objects may be closer than they appear."



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Numbers don't explain why airbags don't inflateAuto News

About 3,400 people die each year in frontal crashes with no airbag deployment in their vehicle, according to federal data analyzed by Automotive News.



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Ignition woes go beyond GM -- and keys Auto News

General Motors isn't the only automaker to have a problem with ignition switches that could shut off the engine at highway speeds.



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Investor sues GM over 'immoral' delay in fixing ignitionsAuto News

General Motors and CEO Mary Barra were sued by an investor over delays in addressing ignition-switch defects and other flaws that prompted recalls of more than 3 million vehicles.



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DOT's Foxx seeks probe into NHTSA's handling of GM defectAuto News

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx has asked the agency's internal watchdog to investigate whether federal auto safety officials properly looked into complaints about the 1.



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GM asks Ohio governor to not allow 'different set of rules' for Tesla storesAuto News

GM earlier this month sent a letter to Ohio Gov. John Kasich expressing concerns into whether the state was going to permit electric-vehicle maker Tesla Motors Inc. to expand beyond its two Ohio storefronts.



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GM Sides With Tesla Foes (3/21/14)

Direct sales in Ohio would be an unfair edge, GM says; early Tesla win in Ariz.; 4-cylinder...

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Rough road ahead for GM as U.S. Congress plots safety probeAuto News

The congressional investigation into General Motors auto defects will bring aggressive scrutiny to a company with powerful lobbying clout and strong ties on Capitol Hill. GM's recall of 1.



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Investor sues GM over 'iImmoral' delay in fixing ignitionsAuto News

General Motors and CEO Mary Barra were sued by an investor over delays in addressing ignition-switch defects and other flaws that prompted recalls of more than 3 million vehicles.



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Mercedes S63 AMG Coupe set for N.Y. debutAuto News

Mercedes-Benz, following the unveiling of the S550 Coupe at the Geneva Motor Show, is set to take the wraps off the even more powerful S-class two-door: The 2015 S63 AMG Coupe.



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GM prepares dealers for onslaught of recall workAuto News

General Motors is lining dealer inventories with rental cars as customers begin turning in Chevrolet Cobalts, Saturn Ions and other recalled models with faulty ignition switches for repair.



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BMW plans 7-seat crossover for SpartanburgAuto News

The long-rumored BMW X7 will be built at the company's plant in South Carolina, a person familiar with the plans said. The German automaker will make the announcement on March 28, said the person, who was not authorized to discuss the move publicly.



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Ford watching Russia for slow growth after sanctionsAuto News

Ford, which has three auto factories in Russia, is monitoring the sanctions against that nation for its involvement in Ukraine and hasn't yet seen an impact on its business, COO Mark Fields said today.



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BMW plans 7-seat crossover for Spartanburg, report saysAuto News

The long-rumored BMW X7 will be built at the company's plant in South Carolina, The Wall Street Journal reported today.



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4-cylinder for Porsche Cayman, Boxster will improve mpg, handlingAuto News

The four-cylinder engines for the Porsche Cayman and Boxster will do more than improve each car's fuel economy: the lower weight that comes from reducing cylinder count by a third should enable both cars to handle and brake more efficiently.



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Acura readies TLX sedan for New York auto show Auto News

The 2015 TLX luxury sport sedan -- a key model charged with jump-starting Acura's lagging car sales -- will make its debut at the 2014 New York Auto Show next month.



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Ford watching Russia for slow growth after sanctionsAuto News

Ford, which has three auto factories in Russia, is monitoring the sanctions against that nation for its involvement in Ukraine and hasn't yet seen an impact on its business, COO Mark Fields said today.



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