Ford's stop-motion drag racer hits YouTubeAuto News

Ford of Europe jam-packs its latest hit from stop-motion drag racer Snowkhana, 'SNOWKHANA THREE: YuleTube,' with pop culture references aplenty.



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Diamond Electric moves N.A. headquarters to W.Va.Auto News

Japanese supplier Diamond Electric has relocated its North American headquarters to West Virginia from Michigan. The company supplies ignition coils to Ford, Chrysler, Toyota and Subaru.



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Ford hires ex-GM sales analyst to boost connectivity technologiesAuto News

Ford said today it has hired Paul Ballew, a former GM sales analyst, to help speed development of autonomous-driving, mobility and connectivity technologies.



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How Honda Fended Off Nissan (12/15/14)

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Eaton on the prowl for software engineersAuto News

Eaton Corp. is well known for transmissions, clutches, differentials and other robust industrial products. So it's surprising that software development is a significant bottleneck for the supplier.



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Denso air conditioner designed to fit in any vehicle, save moneyAuto News

What if a supplier could design a one-size-fits-all component for all of its customers, a product that would allow major economies of scale? Denso Corp. is trying it with air conditioners.



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UAW's Williams eyes Detroit 3 wage boost, downplays strike threatAuto News

UAW President Dennis Williams said today that 2015 contract negotiations with the Detroit 3 must address a wage increase for long-time autoworkers and efforts to move new-hire compensation closer to that of legacy workers.



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GM approves 4 more death claims for recall comp fundAuto News

Claims for compensation from a faulty ignition switch in General Motors vehicles rose by 64 filings in the last week and GM has approved four more death claims attributed to the defective switch, according to an official report issued today.



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Volvo to skip most auto shows; focus will be on Detroit, Geneva, ChinaAuto News

Volvo is shifting its focus from auto shows to market more directly to buyers as part of a broader realignment of its marketing efforts that will place more focus on digital outreach.



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How a billion-dollar deal is frustrating Nissan in New YorkAuto News

In 2011, New York City awarded Nissan the exclusive contract to supply all of the taxis sold there for 10 years. So far, the contract has given Nissan little to celebrate.



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BMW's Krueger must strengthen core products and improve in some nichesAuto News

Harald Krueger, the 49-year-old tapped last week to become BMW's next CEO, has some work ahead to maintain the German automaker's competitive edge. Among the challenges: strengthening core products to combat much-improved rivals.



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Daimler's new CEO contenderAuto News

Mercedes-Benz sales and marketing chief Ola Kaellenius is emerging as a formidable candidate to replace Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche.



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Five crucial connected-car questions for 2015Auto News

Many automakers plan to unveil their latest and greatest connected car technology in January at the International CES in Las Vegas and at the Detroit auto show. Here are five questions that could get some added clarity in 2015.



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Last-minute Prius styling rebuff shows Toyota's new focus on designAuto News

Toyota President Akio Toyoda's push for more arresting design played a key role in an uncharacteristic move last year.



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Hyundai moves money to regain mojoAuto News

Determined not to let hard-won market share gains slip away, Hyundai Motor America CEO Dave Zuchowski is redirecting marketing dollars and asking for a bigger budget from his bosses in Korea.



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Ford deploys kiosks to push F-150Auto News

But even before the new Ford F-150s arrive in showrooms in large numbers, some dealerships can give shoppers a good look at the redesigned pickup truck with video kiosks.



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Retired rentals ding pricesAuto News

The talk in remarketing circles has been about how the rising tide of off-lease vehicles will push used-car prices down. But more retired rental units are destined to hit the market next year, too.



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Chevy's next-gen cars will get Corvette styling cues, says Welburn Auto News

Subtle design elements of the Corvette will be recognizable in many of Chevrolet's upcoming cars



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Where are the GM program vehicles?Auto News

The flow of retired rental vehicles that General Motors normally sells at auction to its dealers has slowed to a trickle since mid-November, dealers say.



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Urban-living trend a chance to branch out and upAuto News

Few dealers would get far offering a $2,500-a-month lease. Not on a car, anyway.



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