House panel sets hearing on Takata recallsAuto News

A House of Representatives panel has called a June 2 hearing to probe the Takata airbag recalls that last week mushroomed to cover 34 million vehicles.

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Supplier EFI Automotive opens N.A. headquarters in AlabamaAuto News

French supplier EFI Automotive opened its first North American headquarters, in Elkmont, Ala., after spending $2.5 million to expand the site of its plant there.

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Takata faces questions over airbag fix as recalls expandAuto News

Automakers and safety regulators could take months to nail down why airbag inflators made by Takata are exploding with too much force, meaning consumers cannot be certain replacement inflators installed under a sweeping recall are safe, industry...

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GM's $1.2B Indiana Investment (5/26/15)

GM to spend $1.2 billion on Fort Wayne plant that makes highly profitable pickups; consolidation...
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NGK says 2 execs retired before price-fixing indictmentsAuto News

Two former executives with Japanese supplier NGK Spark Plug had retired before they were indicted Thursday on a charge of conspiring to fix prices of spark plugs, standard oxygen sensors and air fuel ratio sensors sold to some automakers in the US...

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GM unveils $1.2 billion investment plan for Indiana pickup plantAuto News

GM said today it will invest $1.2 billion to improve the Indiana plant where it makes full-size pickups. The investment, part of the $5.

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Mercedes-Benz cars may not be dinosaur-proof Auto News

Does the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe standard warranty cover dinosaur attacks?

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Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 seen in DetroitAuto News

A 2016 preproduction Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 showed up Saturday at a Cars And Coffee event in suburban Detroit.

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Can 4th-gen MX-5 Miata renew interest in small sporty cars?Auto News

Mazda is betting a lighter, sportier, more fuel-efficient redesign will offset the next MX-5 Miata's weaker horsepower - and rekindle waning demand in the roadster segment.

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Ford dips toe into London car-sharing market with GoDriveAuto News

Ford will start offering Londoners a network of cars to share, rather than buy, in an effort to tap the growing market for on-demand driving.

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Former Detroit-area Ford dealer Tarik Daoud dies at 78Auto News

Tarik Daoud, the longtime CEO of the former Al Long Ford in Warren, Mich., died Sunday. He was 78.

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Hyundai wins race to offer Android AutoAuto News

Hyundai has become the first car company to offer Google's new Android Auto interface by launching it in the 2015 Sonata.

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Audi expects in-car electronics to become as valuable as horsepowerAuto News

Audi expects that electronics and digital features will become just as important as sheer horsepower for global automakers as they brace for a fundamental industry shift and new competitors and potential allies emerge.

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Auto industry's $23 billion investment in Mexico may face snarls at portsAuto News

Carmakers from Nissan to Mazda are churning out record numbers of vehicles in Mexico destined for consumers abroad, but some executives are worried that the factory hum will slow in coming years as exports get bogged down by congestion at the...

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Wrangler will still use steel, Sergio saysAuto News

The next Jeep Wrangler won't follow the Ford F-150's lead with an aluminum body. Instead, the off-roader will keep its steel body structure but add aluminum doors, fenders and other parts.

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Sergio: Wrangler will still use steelAuto News

The next Jeep Wrangler won't follow the Ford F-150's lead with an aluminum body. Instead, the off-roader will keep its steel body structure but add aluminum doors, fenders and other parts.

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Ford Explorer Platinum aims at high-end competitorsAuto News

Ford is taking its iconic SUV into luxury territory, adding a high-end Platinum trim as it tries to attract a more affulent customer and increase the vehicle's profitability.

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Kansas City bids to become EV meccaAuto News

A Kansas City utility is installing a large electric vehicle charging network, assisted by Nissan, in an attempt to decrease range anxiety and spur EV sales.

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GM wrings more pickups out of busy plantAuto News

GM's Wentzville, Mo., plant is trimming lunch breaks and hiring extra weekend staff to fill surprisingly strong demand for its midsize pickups and commercial vans.

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4th-gen MX-5 Miata tries to renew interest in small sporty carsAuto News

Mazda is betting a lighter, sportier, more fuel-efficient redesign will offset the next MX-5 Miata's weaker horsepower - and rekindle waning demand in the roadster segment.

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