Ford wins dismissal in U.S. of claims it aided apartheidAuto News

Ford won dismissal of a lawsuit claiming the company aided South Africa's apartheid regime, with a judge saying it couldn't be sued in the U.S. over actions of their units overseas.



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Global price-fixing crackdown threatens supply chain's 'business model'Auto News

As antitrust regulators, most recently in China, go after auto suppliers in what has become a worldwide probe into price fixing, a longtime "business model" in the supply chain is now in danger, says an automotive purchasing executive.



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Automakers still dogged by Bluetooth glitches, Power study findsAuto News

Bluetooth technology aims to leave drivers hands-free, but some drivers end up connection-free, according to a study of multimedia quality and satisfaction released today.



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Toyota targets shoppers with location-based mobile ad toolAuto News

Toyota is using a location-based mobile ad tool to supercharge its annual clearance sale.



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Power Glitches Hit Chrysler (8/28/14)

Company probes reports of stalls, quirky electronics; debut set for juiced-up Caddy; Mustang rolls...

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Transmission parts supplier to invest $42 million in Mich. plantAuto News

Transform Automotive is expanding in Michigan after landing a new contract to build transmissions parts.



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Deepening rivalries test German luxury car dominanceAuto News

As German premium brands lose their exclusivity in a chase for volume, revived premium brands such as Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo and Maserati are challenging the luxury-car market dominance of BMW, Audi and Mercedes.



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Ford launches '15 Mustang output in MichiganAuto News

Ford today officially launched production of the redesigned Mustang at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Mich. With the 2015 model, Ford is making the Mustang to suit global tastes for the first time.



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Kia wants to sell 270,000 Sorento SUVs globally in 2015Auto News

Kia unveiled its redesigned Sorento, saying it aims to sell 270,000 units of the SUV globally next year as the automaker seeks to maintain its momentum in the United States, Europe and other key markets.



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GM plans to move some Chevy Equinox assembly to Mexico, report saysAuto News

General Motors and the UAW on Wednesday trumpeted the news that production of the Cadillac SRX would be shifted from Mexico to Tennessee, but Reuters has learned that GM also plans to move some other assembly work in the opposite direction.



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Ford to launch '15 Mustang output today in MichiganAuto News

Ford today officially launches production of the redesigned Mustang at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Mich. With the 2015 model, Ford is making the Mustang to suit global tastes for the first time.



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Ford to launch '15 Mustang output today in MichiganAuto News

Ford today officially launches production of the redesigned Mustang at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, Mich. With the 2015 model, Ford is making the Mustang to suit global tastes for the first time.



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Kia says it will build 'range' of small cars at new plant in MexicoAuto News

Kia plans to produce 'a range' small-cars for markets including the United States at its new $1 billion plant in Monterrey, Mexico, after production begins in the first half of 2016, the company said in a statement Wednesday evening.



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Lear agrees to buy leather supplier Eagle Ottawa in $850 million dealAuto News

Lear, which supplies auto seats and electrical power systems, said it agreed to buy automotive leather supplier Eagle Ottawa LLC in a deal valued at $850 million that aims to strengthen the company's global seating business.



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Mercedes to ditch M-class in favor of GLE as part of renaming strategyAuto News

Mercedes-Benz is ditching the M-class nameplate as part of a comprehensive renaming strategy. When the vehicle receives a face-lift in early 2015 for the 2016 model year, it will be called the GLE class.



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Keith Crain will be honored at Boca Raton Concours d'EleganceAuto News

Keith Crain, editor in chief of Automotive News and chairman of Crain Communications, will be honored with a 2015 Automotive Lifetime Achievement award at the ninth annual Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance in February.



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GLE class to usher in new Mercedes nomenclatureAuto News

Mercedes-Benz is ditching the M-class nameplate as part of a comprehensive renaming strategy.



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Kia to build Forte compact at new plant in Mexico, report saysAuto News

Kia plans to initially produce the Forte compact at its long-anticipated plant in Mexico, sources told Reuters today. Kia also is considering building the Sportage SUV at the plant.



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New Home for Caddy SRX (8/27/14)

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BMW joins Cadillac wooing Silicon Valley to combat TeslaAuto News

BMW scored a coup this month when former Apple executive Tony Fadell became one of the first owners of the new $136,000 i8 plug-in sports car in the United States.



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