UAW presses Ford to protect factory jobs amid EV push Auto News

The UAW is talking with Ford about ways to avoid layoffs as the automaker builds more electric vehicles. Ford's new CEO told investors this week the company is aiming for a 30 percent reduction in "hours per unit" to build EVs.

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Nav systems among infotainment distractions, AAA study findsAuto News

Infotainment systems distract drivers, and navigation systems could be the biggest culprit, according to a new study.

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Magna cleared to build paint plant in Slovenia Auto News

Slovenia granted Canadian auto parts maker Magna International a construction permit to build a paint factory in northeastern Slovenia.

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GM begins to convince some investors of tech chops Auto News

A surprising theory is fueling a long-awaited breakthrough for GM shares: that the stuffy century-old automaker may have some technology chops, after all.

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Unifor strike drying up Chevrolet Equinox inventoriesAuto News

A strike by workers at a General Motors factory in Canada could begin to impact consumer choice and dealer stocks of the Chevrolet Equinox -- one of the top-10 selling vehicles in the U.S.

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Toyota Century enters 21st century with hybrid upgradeAuto News

Toyota is upgrading the Century, its flagship limousine in Japan, with the brand's trademark hybrid drivetrain but keeping the overall styling rooted in old school opulence.

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Mitsubishi e-Evolution greener and smarter, thanks to AIAuto News

Mitsubishi's upcoming e-Evolution Concept not only sports a three-motor, four-wheel drive powertrain, it gets a dose of artificial intelligence to make driving safer and easier.

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GM more than doubles autonomous vehicle fleet in CaliforniaAuto News

As the company increases the size of its test fleet, it has also reported more run-ins between its self-driving cars and human-operated vehicles and bicycles, telling California regulators its vehicles were involved in six minor crashes in the state...

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U.S. wins South Korea's agreement to amend free-trade dealAuto News

U.S. efforts to narrow its trade gap with Korea will probably focus heavily on the auto industry, meaning the Trump administration may push to increase the number of American-made cars that can be sold in South Korea

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Ghosn protege faces first crisis with Japan recallAuto News

Carlos Ghosn, one of the auto industry's most celebrated turnaround artists, saved Nissan by managing himself out of numerous tight spots. Now his hand-picked successor faces a big test of his own, just six-months into his tenure as Nissan's CEO.

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Toyota plans modern take on ancient nameplateAuto News

Toyota will unwrap the future styling for one of its oldest nameplates at this month's Tokyo Motor Show with a tech-savvy take on the storied, but stodgy Crown.

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CDK Global, CarGurus partner to promote dealer inventory Auto News

Under a new partnership, dealerships using CDK Global websites will gain inventory exposure on shopping site CarGurus, with the ability to funnel personalized ads to consumers who previously visited the platform.

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GM's self-driving vehicles hit by 6 human-driven cars Auto News

General Motors' self-driving unit, Cruise Automation, told California regulators its vehicles were involved in six crashes in the state in September, but said none of the automated vehicles were responsible.

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GM's self-driving cars involved in 6 accidents in SeptemberAuto News

General Motors' self-driving unit, Cruise Automation, told California regulators its vehicles were involved in six crashes in the state in September, but said none of the automated vehicles were responsible.

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iPhones kill people, but they don't have toAuto News

It's time for cellphone makers such as Apple to take action to reduce the distracted driving, and deaths, that their products cause.

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In Harvey's Wake, a Sept. Sales Surge (10/4/17)

Hurricane recovery’s big role in Sept. sales bounce, Snyder’s top takeaways, Lexus...
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Electrek faces criticism for giving readers Tesla discount codesAuto News

A website that covers Tesla-related news may have violated Tesla's terms of service by getting readers to use referral codes to get a $1,000 discount on a new vehicle.

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An open letter to Sir James DysonAuto News

Dear Sir James: We heard you intend to spend $2.7 billion to enter the electric car business. I'd like to urge you to save your money.

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Is Uber partly to blame for a Michigan leather seat supplier's bankruptcy?Auto News

Uber has been blamed for crushing the taxi industry, labor rules, privacy -- and now leather car seats? That's the contention of bankrupt GST AutoLeather, which makes leather and components for virtually ever major automaker.

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Senate panel OKs bill bringing self-driving cars to market fasterAuto News

The Senate Commerce Committee unanimously approved a bill to speed self-driving cars to market without human controls and bar states from imposing regulatory road blocks.

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