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Apr
23rd

Ford rejects 9-speed offered by GM

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Ford has elected not to use GM's nine-speed transmission out of the box, opting instead for two new eight-speed transmissions on vehicles such as the Ford Edge, Ford Transit Connect and Lincoln Nautilus.
Apr
23rd

Washington angles to check CFPB’s power

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Congressional efforts to limit the CFPB's power are moving in parallel with similar efforts by its leader.
Apr
23rd

GM brings Cadillac back into the fold

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In ousting Johan de Nysschen and replacing him with Steve Carlisle, a company loyalist in the vein of CEO Mary Barra, GM appears to be signaling its desire to bring Cadillac back into the fold under a single, unified corporate vision that emphasizes...
Apr
23rd

Car dealers fixated on costs

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Dealers are increasingly cutting costs across the board this year to offset narrowing margins, rising expenses and a potential economic downturn.
Apr
23rd

Nissan wants 9,000 stories renovated worldwide in next 5 years

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Nissan envisions renovating 9,000 of its 10,000 worldwide dealerships over the next five years.
Apr
23rd

Honda sweetens lease deals, a little

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The discounted lease deal puts the Accord within striking distance of the Camry in strong lease markets such as California, Ohio and Florida.
Apr
23rd

Infiniti plots more local production in China

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Infiniti wants to triple its sales in China in five years by ramping up local production of five new nameplates.
Apr
23rd

Continental managers, all women, encourage girls to consider tech jobs

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Automotive manufacturers are staffing up for a new wave of innovators to drive technological change, and many realize that they need a more diverse pool of talent -- especially women -- to get the job done.
Apr
23rd

Car dealers competing with brands in auto subscription business

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Some dealers are offering subscription programs to ensure they remain relevant as automakers also experiment with the business model.
Apr
23rd

California bill would add muscle to franchise laws

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A wide-ranging California bill that aims to strengthen the state's existing new-car dealer franchise laws is scheduled to have its first committee hearing today.
Apr
22nd

China’s Alibaba snags AI deal with Daimler, Audi, Volvo

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Chinese online retailing giant Alibaba is partnering with global auto brands for the first time to supply artificial intelligence technology for home-to-vehicle connectivity in China.
Apr
22nd

China’s Alibaba snags AI deal with Daimler, Audi, Volvo

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Chinese online retailing giant Alibaba is partnering with global auto brands for the first time to supply artificial intelligence technology for home-to-vehicle connectivity in China.
Apr
22nd

Toyota looks for a breakthrough with reworked Avalon, Corolla hatch

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The relatively low-volume Avalon and Corolla hatchback offer a preview of stablemates that are more critical for Toyota North America: the reworked Lexus ES, which will debut this week in Beijing, and the coming Corolla sedan.
Apr
22nd

Self-driving cars hitting red lights

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Federal and state officials, once eager advocates of self-driving cars, now are pumping the brakes and demanding greater accountability and information that autos and tech companies may not be willing to provide.
Apr
22nd

GM brings Cadillac back into the fold

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In ousting Johan de Nysschen and replacing him with Steve Carlisle, a company loyalist in the vein of CEO Mary Barra, GM appears to be signaling its desire to bring Cadillac back into the fold under a single, unified corporate vision that emphasizes...
Apr
21st

Canada, Mexico laud progress at NAFTA talks

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The United States, Canada and Mexico are looking at a retooled trade pact that would require North American-built light vehicles contain content that is roughly 75 percent sourced in the three countries, up from 62.5 percent now.
Apr
21st

Solidarity among Opel/Vauxhall unions frays after German workers resist cuts

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German Opel workers' resistance to pay curbs and other concessions demanded by new parent PSA Group has angered unions in other European markets including France and the UK.
Apr
21st

Magna delivers carbon fiber subframe prototype to Ford

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Magna International Inc. has delivered a carbon fiber subframe prototype to Ford it says will reduce weight and tooling costs and hopes to rule on mass production by year end.
Apr
21st

Retooled QX50 fills Infiniti’s ‘biggest void’

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Infiniti has turned its aging QX50 into a true competitor in the compact premium crossover space, with an advanced engine, new safety technologies and an attractive sticker.
Apr
21st

Toyota powertrain boss Hirohisa Kishi feeling the pressure

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Hirohisa Kishi says he's tackling one of his biggest challenges yet #8212; how to keep internal combustion engines competitive in the age of electric vehicles.
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