Tesla case puts plant labor in spotlightAuto News

Eisenmann Corp., a construction contractor at the center of a report about labor abuses and safety lapses at a Tesla plant, is investigating all supplier contracts, a probe that could touch other automakers.

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Mitsubishi's reversal of fortuneAuto News

The resignation of Mitsubishi President Tetsuro Aikawa was the opposite result of the optimistic scenario that surrounded his rise just two years ago.

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Packing heat? That's cool with some Texas dealersAuto News

On Jan. 1, it became legal in Texas to openly carry a handgun if the person has a license and the property owner does not display a sign banning the practice.

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GM can't expect benefit of the doubtAuto News

GM said it made a simple mistake.

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China's tastes shape Japan's luxury carsAuto News

Japan's premium designs are getting bolder and flashier as Lexus, Infiniti and Acura try to gain the attention of German-leaning Chinese luxury buyers.

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Can traffic deaths be eliminated?Auto News

Getting to zero traffic fatalities may be unattainable, safety advocates concede. But they say it is possible to virtually eliminate the 30,000-plus annual highway deaths in the U.S.

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Toyota to restart storm-damaged Texas truck plantAuto News

Toyota's San Antonio plant is expected to restart slowly on Friday afternoon after a storm knocked out power midweek and stopped production of midsize and large pickups.

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The Google alum polishing GM's Maven car-sharing brandAuto News

Zafar Razzacki's resume -- which includes a stint at Google and a few tech startups -- screams Silicon Valley, not Detroit.

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GM's Cruise Automation tests autonomous Bolt EVsAuto News

General Motors and Cruise Automation have begun testing autonomous prototypes of the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle.

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Jeep Cherokee output resumes after steering wheel shortageAuto News

Fiat Chrysler began building Jeep Cherokees again Friday after a shortage of steering wheels interrupted several days of production of the midsize SUV earlier in the week.

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ATandT adds connected-car plans, launches first ad campaign aimed at consumersAuto News

ATandT has added Volkswagen and Infiniti to its wireless connected-car program and is introducing a new connected-car data plan for existing tablet or smartphone customers with unlimited plans.

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How GM Will Atone for MPG Goof (5/20/16)

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GM offers debit cards to owners of crossovers with inflated mpg ratingsAuto News

General Motors will offer owners of 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave crossovers debit cards worth $450 to $1,500 to compensate them for buying the vehicles with inflated fuel-economy estimates.

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Suppliers question Tesla's ambitious goals for Model 3 outputAuto News

Tesla Motors has surprised auto parts makers with plans to move up high-volume production of the Model 3 to 2018, two years earlier than planned -- an acceleration that supplier executives and industry consultants say would be difficult to achieve...

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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead, Coupe grab a piece of factory on way out Auto News

Rolls-Royce is ceasing production of the Phantom Drophead Coupe and Phantom Coupe and the last 50 cars -- already spoken for -- will take mementos with them: pieces of the assembly line where the cars were built.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead, Coupe sport a piece of factory on way out Auto News

Rolls-Royce is ceasing production of the Phantom Drophead Coupe and Phantom Coupe and the last 50 cars -- already spoken for -- will take mementos with them: pieces of the assembly line where the cars were built.

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GM's car-sharing brand being shaped by a Google alumAuto News

Zafar Razzacki's resume -- which includes a stint at Google and a few tech startups -- screams Silicon Valley, not Detroit.

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VW preps new strategy to become 'mobility provider' Auto News

Volkswagen, aiming to become a "mobility provider," will introduce a new strategy in mid June, CEO Matthias Mueller said in a speech to senior company managers.

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Panasonic may ramp up investment in Tesla battery plant Auto News

Panasonic is prepared to move up its investment plans for Tesla's battery plant, if needed, to meet strong demand for the EV maker's upcoming Model 3 sedan, an executive at the Japanese electronics group says.

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Daimler to set aside $560 million to cover airbag recallAuto News

Daimler said today it would set aside around 500 million euros ($560 million) this year for the recall of some of its vehicles, which contain airbags made by Takata Corp.

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