Fiat Chrysler faces French probe for emissions violations, report saysAuto News

A French prosecutor opened an investigation into FCA over allegations that the carmaker skirted diesel emissions tests, Reuters reported.

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Subaru's Tribeca successor spiedAuto News

Subaru's second crack at a large three-row crossover will get its official debut next month as a concept at the New York International Auto Show.

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VW's 'Luv Bug' ad promotes size of new Atlas crossoverAuto News

Just in time for spring, Volkswagen of America premiered a TV spot called 'Luv Bug' that promotes the size of its new 2018 Atlas crossover -- and its value for growing a family.

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Nissan promotes several key executives in U.S., globallyAuto News

Nissan North America will promote several US sales, marketing, planning and manufacturing directors and executives, with some receiving new global roles.

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Honda split with media-buying agency over lack of trust, report saysAuto News

Honda's switch from Mediavest Spark to RPA for media buying stemmed from a lack of trust stemming from Mediavest's handling of the automaker's ad dollars, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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Fiat Chrysler under investigation in France for emissions cheating, report saysAuto News

A French prosecutor has opened an investigation into FCA over allegations that the carmaker cheated in diesel emission tests, Reuters reported.

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JLR's next move: Buy Vauxhall from PSAAuto News

JLR's turnaround, from a money-losing business Ford dumped for $2.3 billion, at a huge loss, to India's Tata Motors, is one of the biggest success stories of the last decade. But now the next -- and far more difficult -- challenge awaits.

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Ally profit warning deepens angst over slumping used-car pricesAuto News

Ally warned profit may grow less than anticipated only a few months ago, the latest sign that automakers' heavy discounting and aggressive use of leasing has created a supply glut hurting lenders.

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Mexico stops sweating over fate of NAFTAAuto News

There's renewed hope in Mexico that trade negotiators will find the right mix of concessions to keep NAFTA alive for another quarter century.

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Marchionne is 'waiting with anticipation' to meet VW chiefAuto News

FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne said he was looking forward to meeting Volkswagen boss Matthias Mueller to discuss a possible tie-up between the two carmakers but added he hadn't seen his counterpart in six to seven months.

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Panasonic to take control of Spanish auto parts maker FicosaAuto News

Panasonic has agreed to become majority owner of Spanish auto parts maker Ficosa International as it bolsters its push into the automotive field.

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Gang of hackers tries to steal Baidu's autonomous car secretsAuto News

Baidu has revealed that a gang of "hackers for hire" tried to steal its autonomous car technology, prompting it to bulk up its cybersecurity team.

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Porsche SE posts profit as owner clan plans to buy out PiechAuto News

Porsche Automobil Holding SE returned to profit as its billionaire owner family is in talks to buy out Ferdinand Piech following a clash between the former Volkswagen AG patriarch and his relatives.

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BMW Mini's longtime U.S. ad agency resigns account before reviewAuto News

Butler Shine Stern and Partners has resigned as U.S. advertising agency for BMW's Mini brand, a move that comes ahead of the automaker's upcoming creative review.

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Wake up! Your supplier's plant is on fire!Auto News

Somewhere in the world this month, a typhoon might delay a shipment of auto parts. A violent mob could shut a supplier's factory, or a faraway boardroom spat might halt a critical product investment.

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Nvidia self-driving partnerships detailedAuto News

Last week, Nvidia spelled out details of two partnerships it has for its self-driving computer chips: one deal with in which Robert Bosch GmbH that will use Nvidia's chips to power its self-driving supercomputer, and one with truckmaker Paccar to...

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Tata Steel seeks more takers for tailored blanksAuto News

Under pressure from low-cost imported steel, Tata Steel is stepping up its European production of higher-margin tailored blanks.

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Normal job shuffling gets TrumpifiedAuto News

It happened again last week. President Donald Trump turned his attention to the auto industry, and, sure enough, an automaker coughed up plans to add jobs in the U.S. Sort of.

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Smart isn't going anywhere, Winkler saysAuto News

This is not exactly the golden age of microcars. Indeed, at a time when gas is cheap and looks like it will stay cheap, can Smart really hope to grow?

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