Linggo, Marso 31, 2019

Toyota's Lentz: U.S. has a lot to lose in trade fight

If the U.S. and Japan can't find common ground, tariffs could knock down 2 million new-vehicle sales as quick as a Texas windstorm, the automaker's North America chief warned.



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Cheers for the HR, boos for the Blazer

Each summer, GM has used the Detroit Tigers' center field fountain to display two vehicles. This year's initial choices were curious given looming UAW contract negotiations and criticism of its plans to possibly close five North American plants.



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Sun plays tricks on Cadillac's Super Cruise

The issue involves a critical part of the system that monitors the driver's attentiveness.



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GPB legal troubles of Prime concern

As federal and state investigations into the majority owner of Prime Automotive Group intensify, concern grows about the future of one of the largest, and fastest-growing, dealership groups in the country.


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U.S. sales drop with no reason for buying

"Consumers simply haven't had a compelling reason to buy," Cox Automotive's chief economist said.



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Jettisoned Chrysler dealers challenge U.S. in court

Almost 300 of the Chrysler dealers whose franchises were terminated in the 2009 bailout will continue their fight in Washington on April 8, nine years after they sued the U.S. Treasury.



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PSA, Fiat Chrysler discuss joint electric cars, report says

PSA and Fiat Chrysler are exploring a partnership that may involve sharing investments on electric cars, Bloomberg reported.



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FCA weighed buying GM plant for major Detroit expansion

Months before announcing plans to build an SUV factory on Detroit’s east side, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles approached General Motors about buying the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant that GM plans to idle, according to four sources with knowledge of the proposal.



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FCA weighed GM assembly plant for major Detroit expansion

Months before announcing plans to build an SUV factory on Detroit's east side, Fiat Chrysler approached GM about buying a Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant that GM plans to idle, according to four sources with knowledge of the proposal.



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Brazil's CAOA signs deal with Ford over plant purchase, report says

Brazilian automaker CAOA signed a confidentiality agreement to negotiate a potential purchase of Ford's longtime plant in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Reuters reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.



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Sabado, Marso 30, 2019

Amid reform at Nissan, merger talk persists

Nissan wants to soon implement sweeping reforms in the wake of Carlos Ghosn's shocking arrest in November. Yet the ousted chairman's vision persists.



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Hyundai design shifts to a culture that questions the status quo

Hyundai design is poised for a big overhaul with an approach that shifts from executing top-down orders to operating in a more freewheeling style.



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Portland startup develops AV remote control

Designated Driver, A Portland startup, is developing an on-road remote control assistance program for autonomous and traditional vehicles.



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Biyernes, Marso 29, 2019

Jeep Gladiator pickup will be a premium player

Jeep is following the same pricing mantra as it does for the Wrangler: Versatility comes with a cost. The priciest Gladiator pickups, fully loaded, will top $60,000.



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Jeep Gladiator will be a premium player, starting above $35,000

Jeep is following the same pricing mantra as it does for the Wrangler: Versatility comes with a cost. The priciest Gladiators, fully loaded, will top $60,000.



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What's the acceptable death rate for autonomous cars?

Yes, people die in car crashes every day. But that shouldn't be an excuse to kill more.



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Lotus SUV? If it performs like a Lotus

Lotus CEO Phil Popham says Lotus will expand beyond the sports car niche to include an SUV or a super sedan, provided the new products preserve the company's tradition of lightweight handling.



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Honda: 16th U.S. death confirmed in Takata airbag rupture

The Japanese automaker, after a joint inspection with NHTSA, confirmed a faulty Takata airbag inflator was to blame for a June 2018 death of a driver after a 2002 Honda Civic crash in Buckeye, Ariz.



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Honda: 16th U.S. death confirmed in airbag rupture

The Japanese automaker, after a joint inspection with NHTSA, confirmed a faulty airbag inflator was to blame for a June 2018 death of a driver after a 2002 Honda Civic crash in Buckeye, Ariz.



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