U.S. auto sales expected to fall in Sept. for second straight month

U.S. new-vehicle sales are projected to decline for a second consecutive month, even as incentive spending reaches a record high.

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Ford picks former 3M exec to lead mobility unit

Former 3M executive Rajendra Rao today was named CEO of Ford's mobility services subsidiary as the company looks to expand its business beyond auto manufacturing.

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Ram packs Rebel with supercharged, 575-hp V-8, off-road chops

Fiat Chrysler's Ram brand introduced a high-powered, off-road concept version of the Ram Rebel, dubbed the Rebel TRX, Thursday at the State Fair of Texas. The concept pickup features a 575-hp, 6.

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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor's V6 will generate 450 horsepower

The twin turbo 3.5-liter V6 engine in the second generation of Ford's over-the-top off-road performance truck, the F-150 Raptor, generates 450 horsepower and 510 pounds-feet of torque, Ford said today at the State Fair of Texas.

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2017 Ford Raptor's V6 will generate 450 horsepower

The twin turbo 3.5-liter V6 engine in the second generation of Ford's over-the-top off-road performance truck, the Raptor, generates 450 horsepower and 510 pounds-feet of torque, Ford said today at the State Fair of Texas.

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Kia's posh Telluride has 'good chance' to move forward, Shreyer says

Peter Schreyer, Kia and Hyundai's chief design officer, is optimistic the Telluride will be approved for production following a positive reception for a concept shown at the Detroit auto show.

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Flex-N-Gate billionaire Khan rises from dishwasher to Takata suitor

The emergence of Shahid Khan, the NFL team owner who made his fortune selling car bumpers, in the race to rescue embattled Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata Corp. pits the billionaire against more established parts suppliers.

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