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Oct
26th

GM’s Barra: ‘We can lead and disrupt others’

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In her first year as CEO, Mary Barra battled the demons of General Motors' past. In the second, she has been trying to predict far into the future.
Oct
26th

A stealth giant in auto retail

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The titans who own the nation's largest privately held dealership groups are mostly familiar names: high-profile businessmen such as Rick Hendrick, John Staluppi, Herb Chambers, Rick Case, Dave Wilson and Alan Potamkin.
Oct
26th

Price drops on used VW diesels gather speed

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Prices for used Volkswagen diesels have accelerated their decline as the automaker's emissions scandal entered its second month with no definitive word from VW on its repair plans.
Oct
26th

Repair shops could get airbag recall work

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NHTSA officials see a possible role for independent repair shops to help with the Takata recall.
Oct
25th

AutoNation nears purchase of Texas dealership group, source says

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AutoNation is poised to make its second huge acquisition deal of 2015. The nation's largest new-car retailer is negotiating to buy Allen Samuels Auto Group based in Waco, Texas, a person familiar with the transaction said.
Oct
25th

VW may offer discounts to owners returning cars with cheat software

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Volkswagen may offer VW owners in Germany discounts on new cars if they return old models affected by the emissions scandal that has rocked the carmaker, news agency DPA reported.
Oct
25th

VW suspends key exec in emissions rigging scandal, reports say

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VW has suspended its head of powertrain electronics on suspicion of playing a key role in rigging software to cheat emissions tests, reports said.
Oct
25th

VW suspends more execs in emissions rigging scandal, reports say

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VW is suspending more employees as it investigates how illegal software programmed to cheat emissions tests was installed in up to 11 million vehicles, reports said.
Oct
25th

Audi, Pagani team with UK-firm on next-level car configurator

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Less than two years ago ZeroLight didn't exist. Today the UK-based 3-D visualization expert is working with Audi and Pagani on a cutting-edge solution for configuring cars that is supposed to help boost margins.
Oct
25th

F Sport trim works wonders for Lexus’ image

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Lexus' F-Sport option package is an exclamation point on the brand's dramatic image reboot in the last several years, with take rates as high as 70 percent on some models. This bodes well for the brand as it's locked into a battle for the U.S.
Oct
25th

Smart wants to get smart about urban mobility

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Smart wants to win over buyers to its microcar by offering extra perks through a smartphone app.
Oct
24th

UAW sets midnight Sunday deadline for GM contract

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The UAW has given General Motors a late Sunday deadline to reach a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract, the union said today. The union notified GM today of an 11:59 p.m. ET Sunday contract termination.
Oct
24th

Maserati recalls some $141,500 Quattroportes due to fire risk

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Maserati North America is recalling some of its 2014 Quattroporte GTS V8 sedans because of the potential for an engine compartment fire or stalling in the $141,500 luxury sedan capable of speeds as much as 190 miles per hour.
Oct
24th

VW to freeze promotions due to emissions scandal, report says

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Volkswagen will freeze managerial promotions next year at its VW division as part of a savings drive to help meet the cost of a scandal over diesel emissions tests, a German business magazine reported today.
Oct
24th

Detroit 3, UAW will ditch hiring caps, sources say

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The UAW's new contract with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will set the pattern for how first General Motors and then Ford fix the divisive two-tier wage system at their factories, said sources familiar with the negotiations.
Oct
24th

Design chief Taylor shapes modern Rolls-Royce

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Rolls-Royce design chief Giles Taylor discusses the design of the new Dawn convertible: No focus groups, but intense focus on the delicate task of updating Rolls' classic design language.
Oct
24th

Japan brands’ impact on U.S. economy expands, study says

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Japanese automakers delivered record contributions to the U.S. economy last year, both in the number of people it employs and in workforce compensation, driven by booming sales, ramped up U.S. production and exports from North America.
Oct
23rd

Former U.S. transportation chief Slater picked to monitor FCA safety efforts

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has tabbed former Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater as the independent monitor for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles as part of the company's agreement to improve how it monitors recall and safety...
Oct
23rd

Automakers with Mexico plants monitor ‘strongest ever’ hurricane’s path

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Automakers with Mexico assembly plants are monitoring the path of Hurricane Patricia -- the 'strongest ever' hurricane on record -- as it makes landfall later today near Manzanillo on Mexico's west coast.
Oct
23rd

VW will audit compliance with U.S. death reporting law

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Volkswagen AG, which reported death and injury claims at the lowest rate of any major automaker in the U.S. in the last decade, agreed to an independent audit of its compliance with a law requiring timely reporting of those claims.
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