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Jun
5th

BMW sharpens the 2015 X6: Second generation model more stylish, spacious, faster and economical

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An arguably more stylish, marginally bigger, better performing and significantly more efficient second-generation
Jun
5th

3 safety execs among ousted employees

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The list of 15 employees losing their jobs in the aftermath of General Motors' ignition switch crisis includes Mike Robinson, vice president of sustainability and global regulatory affairs, Bloomberg reported.
Jun
5th

Blame for ‘switch from hell’ falls heavily on one GM engineer

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GM's investigation into the mishandling of faulty ignition switches spreads blame among dozens of employees at various levels of the automaker, but it says the problem began and then continued unresolved for years largely because of 'a single...
Jun
5th

‘The GM nod,’ ‘The GM salute’ and a clash of cultures

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Page 248 of Anton Valukas' report on what went wrong with General Motors' deadly ignition switch defect outlines how GM's safety efforts run smack into its cost-conscious culture.
Jun
5th

GM says ’14 profit may be ahead of plan, sees Europe in the black by mid-decade

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GM said its 2014 profit could be stronger than it expected and painted a more rosy picture in Europe, on the same day it said "incompetence and neglect" at the company failed to catch a defective ignition switch linked to at least 13 deaths.
Jun
5th

Listen to the VW Golf R400 growling on the street: Blistering hatch clears its throat in video

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We've been crazy about the nutso VW Golf R400 since the German automaker pulled off the covers earlier this year.
Jun
5th

Overhaul ordered for GM’s legal department

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General Motors says its top attorney has survived today's wave of firings, but outside investigator Anton Valukas is calling for a sweeping overhaul of GM's legal department based on its handling of the ignition switch crisis.
Jun
5th

BMW celebrates 25th anniversary of the 8-series: BMW’s V12-engined technological tour de force carried the grand-touring luxury torch

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BMW is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the debut of the BMW 8-series, which premiered at the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Jun
5th

NEW PRODUCT: SEAT bucks the trend for hot hatch sales

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Volkswagen Group's Spanish unit SEAT is on course to achieve double the normal rate of hot hatch sales here in the UK with the new Leon Cupra.
Jun
5th

GM says death toll could rise; Feinberg will set compensation terms

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General Motors acknowledged today that the number of deaths related to its faulty ignition switch could rise from 13, and said outside attorney Kenneth Feinberg will determine who is eligible for compensation and how much money GM ultimately will...
Jun
5th

Angry Barra tells troops: Never forget what happened

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GM CEO Mary Barra today gave the most forceful and forthright speech of her short tenure, telling thousands of employees that she was "saddened and disturbed" reading the internal report detailing the company's deadly ignition switch defect while...
Jun
5th

Lamborghini Countach LP400 breaks $1 million sale barrier : Low-mile 1975 ‘Periscopica’ achieves record $1.21 million at Bonhams auction at Greenwich Concours

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A 1975 Lamborghini Countach LP400 "Periscopica" sold for $1.21 million at the
Jun
5th

Audi A8 sedan gets light refresh for 2015: New steering, better mileage and loads of tech

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The 2015 Audi A8 will come in at $78,325 when it rolls into dealerships in June.
Jun
5th

BMW, Mercedes and Porsche lead 2014 European Supplier Choice Survey

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BMW, Mercedes and Porsche were named the top three automakers in terms of openness to supplier innovation, according to the 2014 European Supplier Choice Survey conducted on behalf of Automotive News Europe.
Jun
5th

GERMANY: TRW highlights DAS in road fatality reduction

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TRW is stressing the continued need for Driver Assist Systems (DAS) as a key tool in reducing road fatalities that are taking a heavy toll, especially in emerging economies.
Jun
5th

Hertz adds Corvette Stingray, Jaguar XJL to fleet: Rent-a-Racer program lives on

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Hertz Rent-a-Car is adding to its Dream Car Collection and its Adrenaline Collection for drivers who want a little more fun from their rentals.
Jun
5th

2015 Lincoln MKC fuel economy figures released: All-wheel-drive range-topper delivers 21 mpg combined

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Fuel economy figures for the upcoming 2015 Lincoln MKC crossover have been released. and#8221;So what?and#8221; you ask.
Jun
5th

Barra, Valukas summoned to Capitol Hill for hearings

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The two congressional committees investigating General Motors' recall crisis said today that they will hold follow-up hearings, with GM CEO Mary Barra and independent investigator Anton Valukas invited to testify.
Jun
5th

Arbitration court to rule in VW-Suzuki dispute this year, report says

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Volkswagen and Suzuki are a step closer to resolving a dispute over their failed partnership after a court of arbitration wrapped up witness hearings, paving the way for a verdict by the end of the year, sources said.
Jun
5th

US: General Motors CEO fires 15 after ignition switch recall report

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General Motors CEO Mary Barra said on Thursday GM had fired 15 employees and disciplined five after receiving a report by former US Attorney Anton Valukas into the Cobalt ignition switch recall.
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