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Aug
3rd

A designer boss may be just what Acura needs

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The unexpected appointment of Jon Ikeda to head Acura could be exactly the shot in the arm Acura needs, both for its product portfolio and its relationship with the Honda mothership back in Japan.
Aug
2nd

Management Briefing Seminars will resume this afternoon

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Organizers of the 2015 CAR Management Briefing Seminars said they will hold afternoon sessions beginning today at 1 p.m. Morning sessions were canceled due to the lack of power at the Grand Traverse Resort.
Aug
2nd

U.S. widens probe of car radios that may be vulnerable to hacks

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Harman International Industries Inc., which supplied car audio systems involved in a Fiat Chrysler Automobiles recall in July, has been asked for information on other radios that may be vulnerable to hacking, the U.S. regulator said.
Aug
2nd

GM takes a fresh look at emerging markets

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GM is spending $5 billion to develop a new family of Chevrolet small cars that it will build and sell in China, Brazil, India, Mexico and other emerging markets.
Aug
2nd

Mitsubishi plans to move forward with U.S. sales, but experts wonder

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Mitsubishi seems unlikely to leave the U.S. market despite closing its Illinois factory, but skeptics still wonder if the Japanese brand is the next Suzuki.
Aug
2nd

Nissan inspired by high-end fashion

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Nissan wanted some European fashion to move its American-made Maxima sedan further upscale for 2016.
Aug
2nd

Alfa Romeo completes prep work on new SUV

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Alfa Romeo has finished preparation work on its first SUV and the model is on track to launch next year. The midsize SUV will be a rival to the Audi Q5 and BMW X3.
Aug
1st

FCA recalls 284,153 Dodge Chargers for airbag flaw

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Fiat Chrysler is recalling 284,153 Dodge Chargers for a flaw that could lead side airbag inflatable curtains and seat airbags to deploy unexpectedly, raising the risk of crash and injury.
Aug
1st

Pacific trade talks end without deal; vehicle tariffs, rules remain a hurdle

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High-level negotiations in Hawaii on a trade agreement in the Pacific Rim wrapped up without a final deal as disagreements over vehicle tariffs and other rules trumped progress in other areas. The dialogue may resume within weeks.
Aug
1st

Pricier insurance for F-150?

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety this week said that it had done a test showing that repair costs for Ford's aluminum-bodied 2015 F-150 pickup jumped 26 percent over those of its steel-bodied predecessor.
Aug
1st

GM powertrain plan calls for advancing on many fronts

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When you ask Dan Nicholson about a certain powertrain or technology, he doesn't tell you why it can't be done. Chances are, he'll tell you where it fits in General Motors' ambitious global powertrain portfolio.
Aug
1st

Subaru’s low-paid foreign workers power an export boom

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At the heart of Subaru's ongoing U.S. sales boom has been the Forester SUV, which has carved out a following with American drivers for its performance, price and aura of social responsibility.
Jul
31st

Buick trims Regal prices for 2016 to counter sedan slump

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Buick, faced with an aging Regal and U.S. consumers that continue to abandon sedans for crossovers and SUVs, is lowering prices as much as nearly 9 percent on the car for 2016.
Jul
31st

German carmakers near $3 billion deal for Nokia’s maps, report says

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A group of German luxury-car makers including BMW are close to sealing the purchase of Nokia Oyj's digital-maps business for about 2.7 billion euros ($3 billion), people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
Jul
31st

German carmakers near $3 billion deal for Nokia’s maps, report says

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A group of German luxury-car makers including BMW are close to sealing the purchase of Nokia Oyj's digital-maps business for about 2.7 billion euros ($3 billion), people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
Jul
31st

BMW, Apple could rekindle courtship with an eye on car collaboration

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BMW and Apple may rekindle a courtship put on hold after an exploratory visit by executives of the world's top maker of electronic gadgets to the headquarters of the word's biggest seller of premium cars.
Jul
31st

TrueCar hit with another dealer lawsuit

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A group of 100 auto dealerships that are part of TrueCar's network are suing the online car-buying service for not disclosing to consumers the nature of the fees that dealers pay the company for each sale.
Jul
31st

Car hacking risk may be broader than Fiat Chrysler, Rosekind says

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The cybersecurity issues that led Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to recall 1.4 million vehicles this month could pose a problem for cars and trucks from other automakers, the top U.S. auto safety regulator said today.
Jul
31st

JAPAN: Honda books Q1 profits

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Honda has boosted first fiscal quarter operating profit 16.4% to JPY239.2bn (US$1,954m).
Jul
31st

American Axle Q2 net grows 12%

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American Axle and Manufacturing Holdings said today its second-quarter net income increased 12 percent from the year-earlier period to $58.6 million.
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