GM assurances result in German minister backing PSA-Opel dealAuto News

Germany expects PSA Group's proposed acquisition of General Motors' Opel business to go ahead, a minister said on Thursday, after the U.S. carmaker sought to allay fears of large-scale plant closures.

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A Deadly Year on U.S. Roads (2/16/17)

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50 years of Subaru adsAuto News

Subaru's "Love" campaign is among the most recognizable and enduring marketing efforts in the automobile category. But the brand has not always been this consistent.

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eBay survey: 63% of car shoppers likely to buy onlineAuto News

A new eBay Advertising survey found that 63 percent of respondents are either 'extremely likely' or 'likely' to purchase a vehicle online in the future.

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UAW plans 'buy American' ad campaignAuto News

UAW President Dennis Williams said he is 'in discussions' to produce advertisements to encourage U.S. customers to buy union-made cars manufactured in America.

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Federal-Mogul shakes up leadership under Icahn takeoverAuto News

Federal-Mogul Holdings LLC on Thursday named Bradley Norton as the new co-CEO and CEO of the diversified auto parts supplier's motor parts division.

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China buys auto suppliers as Takata deal loomsAuto News

Chinese companies started talking a decade ago about cracking the U.S. auto market. That hasn't happened, so instead they're getting under the hoods of American cars by buying up suppliers.

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Redesigned Hyundai Accent grows slightly, takes on siblings' lookAuto News

The 2018 redesign of the Hyundai Accent brings the subcompact sedan's styling into line with the brand's other offerings.

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Carmakers' plea for fuel economy review sets stage for showdownAuto News

Automakers enjoying lucrative sales of trucks and SUVs are hoping President Donald Trump makes good on his vows to deregulate. Environmental groups are saying fuel efficiency standards won't be watered down without a legal challenge.

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New Ford Ranger seen on test drive?Auto News

The first images of what appear to be Ford's U.S.-bound Ranger compact pickup have been spotted testing on roads in Dearborn, Mich.

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What Suppliers Want From Trump (2/15/17)

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FCA shares jump on GM speculation; Barra still not interestedAuto News

FCA shares have outpaced GM in the initial aftermath of a potential Opel sale, amid fresh speculation the two could combine. The problem: GM CEO Mary Barra still isn't interested.

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Audi said to get naming rights to D.C. United soccer stadiumAuto News

Audi will have its name on the new home of Major League Soccer's D.C. United. The agreement, which runs at least a decade, will be one of the three richest naming-rights deals in MLS, according to a person familiar with the contract.

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Tower's adjusted earnings rise 23% in Q4Auto News

Tower International reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $56.2 million, up 23 percent from $45.9 million a year ago, while net income plummeted 88 percent for the quarter.

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Lithia posts 7.5% increase in Q4 net incomeAuto News

Lithia Motors' net income rose 7.5 percent to $51.3 million in the fourth quarter on strong used-car sales and record finance and insurance gains, the retailer said.

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Toyota sees plug-in hybrids catching on faster than conventional hybridsAuto News

Toyota's chairman, who led the development of the Toyota Prius, expects the latest plug-in hybrid vehicles will catch on with consumers far more rapidly than the original Prius did.

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Hyundai connects soldiers with their familiesAuto News

In the latest new spot to top our weekly viral video charts, Hyundai connected three U.S. soldiers with their families.

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Ford preps $200M Mich. test center for wind tunnel, climatic chamberAuto News

Ford is investing $200 million in a new vehicle testing complex in Michigan that will include a wind tunnel and climatic chamber.

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Barra's move to sell Opel signals deeper change at GMAuto News

If General Motors CEO Mary Barra succeeds in concluding a deal with French automaker Peugeot SA, she will have delivered in an unexpected way on her promise to have GM 'disrupt ourselves' rather than wait to be jolted by outside forces.

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Dozen $4 million supercars recalled along with 5,900 Lamborghinis Auto News

The dozen owners of Lamborghini Venenos -- an ultra-rare supercar that cost $4 million and up -- will be receiving some bad news via registered mail: their Italian dream machines are being recalled along with 5,900 other Lamborghinis around the...

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