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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

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
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

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
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.
Oct
23rd

UAW files for VW recognition of 165 workers in Tennessee

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The UAW said it filed for an election by 165 skilled trades workers at the Volkswagen AG auto plant in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Oct
23rd

VW scandal spurs interest in emissions testing suppliers

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The ripples of Volkswagen's emissions scandal have reached nearly every aspect of the automotive industry over the last month.
Oct
23rd

October U.S. sales predicted to reach highest level since 2001

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U.S. new-vehicle sales are on pace to reach the highest level for any October since 2001, according to three forecasts. One of the forecasters, LMC Automotive, also raised its full-year outlook to 17.
Oct
23rd

JCI defends its CEO over link to scam artist

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Johnson Controls defended CEO Alex Molinaroli following reports of his ties to a convicted swindler, saying the executive was a victim of the scam, not an accomplice. In an Oct.
Oct
23rd

US: UAW targets GM next

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The United Auto Workers union (UAW), fresh from securing member approval of a labour contract with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, reportedly is turning its attention to wage negotiations at General Motors where union leaders believe they have the best chance of hammering out a quick deal.
Oct
23rd

JAPAN: Sales slump again in September

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New vehicle sales in Japan continued to fall in September, by 7.6% to 479,375 units from 518,772 units in the same month of last year, according to data released by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA).
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