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To Buy a Car in China, Hit the Vending Machine

To Buy a Car in China, Hit the Vending Machine

The Wall Street Journal — China's Alibaba has opened a car-buying vending machine, part of the e-commerce giant's latest effort to translate its success in online retailing to the physical shopping world.
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Waymo starts to eclipse Uber in race to self-driving taxis

Waymo starts to eclipse Uber in race to self-driving taxis

San Francisco Chronicle — Uber barreled into autonomous driving out of fear that it could end up as the MySpace or Yahoo of ride-hailing, a company with early gargantuan success that stumbled as times changed. Waymo, the self-driving offshoot of Google parent Alphabet, has pursued its ambitions more cautiously, accumulating long years of research and testing before pursuing a plan to bring its technology to the public.
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Car giants Nissan, Renault in talks to merge, insiders say

Car giants Nissan, Renault in talks to merge, insiders say

The Canberra Times — Japanese automaker Nissan and French automaker Renault are reportedly weighing a deal to fully merge after years of close cooperation and ownership ties. A deal to combine Nissan and Renault would come as their ongoing collaboration on vehicle development and manufacturing has turned into one of the most powerful automotive alliances in the world.
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Tesla Faces a Stock Market Freefall Over Growing Model 3, Crash and Cash Flow Concerns

Tesla Faces a Stock Market Freefall Over Growing Model 3, Crash and Cash Flow Concerns

The Detroit Bureau — Tesla's woes with investors hit a new rough spot as they pummeled the company's stock over concerns about the EV's makers cash position - or lack thereof. Adding to concerns are the ongoing production issues plaguing the launch of the Model 3 and Autopilot issues. For the story, go to TheDetroitBureau.com.
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New Lincoln Aviator SUV offers a smooth flight, 'like a bird'

New Lincoln Aviator SUV offers a smooth flight, 'like a bird'

Detroit Free Press — Potholes? No worries. The new Aviator luxury utility vehicle has a camera system that provides Lincoln's first-ever technology that adjusts the suspension for upcoming road conditions. The Aviator, a three-row rear- or all-wheel-drive SUV, is meant to capture high-end consumers seeking quiet elegance and a smooth ride with an option for a plug-in hybrid.
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Lincoln innovates with new Aviator SUV concept at New York Auto Show

Lincoln innovates with new Aviator SUV concept at New York Auto Show

USA Today — CLOSE NEW YORK - In its new Aviator, Lincoln has come up with an innovative SUV concept vehicle that will bring the Ford luxury brand closer to being viewed as on par with German brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Not only does it have a breakthrough, aviation-oriented design, but it will also come in a plug-in hybrid version.
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Lexus' tyrannosaurus LX still roams the Earth

Lexus' tyrannosaurus LX still roams the Earth

Automotive News — PHOENIX - As luxury rivals quickly develop fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, Lexus is stocking its lineup with a range of thrifty hybrid crossovers, most recently the three-row RX L hybrid and the UX subcompact coming in December. Michael Moore, senior manager for Lexus product marketing, confirmed that the UX, like the larger NX, will be coming to the U.S.
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Sales abroad buoys Buick as it tries to change identity

Sales abroad buoys Buick as it tries to change identity

Detroit News — Buick's latest attempt to shed its old-fogey reputation includes a fresher lineup for 2018, but General Motors Co. isn't too worried given the premium brand's quiet success with help from abroad. With its spunky Encore compact crossover and the first-ever redesign of the 10-year-old Enclave crossover, Buick appears to have made smart product decisions in the U.S.
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Ford's Detroit train station dream: Hundreds of workers, cars of future

Ford's Detroit train station dream: Hundreds of workers, cars of future

Detroit Free Press — Ford is considering perhaps a few hundred workers at the site and work space for top executives who would also keep offices at Ford World Headquarters in Dearborn.
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VW brand goal: 5% U.S. share in 10 years

VW brand goal: 5% U.S. share in 10 years

Automotive News — WOLFSBURG, Germany - The global head of Volkswagen said Wednesday the brand is aiming for "around 5 percent market share" in the U.S. in the next ten years, a goal that would more than double its current position.
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Volvo aims to boost luxury image

Volvo aims to boost luxury image

Automotive News — GENEVA - In a bid to boost its luxury brand image, Volvo Cars is gearing up to revive a stalled market. After redesigning the European-centric V60 wagon , the Swedish automaker is looking to its upcoming S60 midsize sedan to grow U.S. market share in a cooling segment.
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Recall Levels In The U.S. Haven't Been This Low In Years

Recall Levels In The U.S. Haven't Been This Low In Years

Jalopnik — Good morning! Welcome to The Morning Shift, your roundup of the auto news you crave, all in one place every weekday morning. Here are the important stories you need to know. 1st Gear: Vehicle Recalls Are Down You know those things you never do, those "recalls" for potentially dangerous aspects of your vehicle?
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The move could end up hurting Trump voters most of all.

The move could end up hurting Trump voters most of all.

NBC News — "Tariffs are taxes, and the American taxpayer will pay the cost of a trade war," said Cody Lusk, President and CEO of the American International Automobile Dealers Association, which represents import retailers for companies like Toyota and Volkswagen who employ over 500,000 dealer staff.
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Automakers, Suppliers Decry Trump Tariff Implementation

Automakers, Suppliers Decry Trump Tariff Implementation

The Detroit Bureau — Automakers and suppliers continue to express concern about increased costs related to President Donald Trump's new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. They warn that prices will rise and be passed along to consumers, risking an already volatile sales environment. Get details at TheDetroitBureau.com.
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Marine Industry condemns aluminum and steel tariffs

Marine Industry condemns aluminum and steel tariffs

tradeonlytoday.com — The National Marine Manufacturers Association is condemning the Trump administration's move to impose a 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum and a 25 percent tariff on imported steel, saying the president has chosen 150,000 steel workers over 6.5 billion workers in industries that rely on the metals.
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2019 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van: See what's in the new version

2019 Ford Transit Connect Cargo Van: See what's in the new version

Detroit Free Press — CLOSE Ford Motor Co. unveiled Tuesday its popular cargo van used by small businesses to make deliveries and big companies serving congested urban settings. The 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van, displayed at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, offers wireless connectivity for Internet support, wireless mobile device charging and the most driver-assist technologies in this particular segment, including automatic emergency braking.
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Polestar looks to turn curiosity into cash

Polestar looks to turn curiosity into cash

Automotive News — GENEVA -- Polestar soon will learn whether the buzz surrounding its debut model will translate into strong demand from paying customers. Showing the production-spec version of the Polestar 1 for the first time here Tuesday, the performance brand born out of Volvo Cars said it will begin taking $3,083 deposits for the vehicle March 13.
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Detroit auto show could move to October from January

Detroit auto show could move to October from January

USA Today — The North American International Auto Show might be saying goodbye to January. Organizers of Detroit's global showcase for new vehicles are in discussions that could shift the date of the show to October, pushing it ahead of the holiday season and, perhaps more importantly, ahead of competitors such as CES and the Los Angeles Auto Show.
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2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Adds Carbon Fiber Box to Lightweight Showdown

2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Adds Carbon Fiber Box to Lightweight Showdown

Trucks.com — General Motors will offer its redesigned 2019 GMC Sierra with the first pickup box made of lightweight carbon fiber, the company revealed in Detroit on Thursday. The new box, dubbed CarbonPro, is constructed of carbon fiber in the inner panels and bed floor.
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Ford overhauls China operations: 'Bear with us'

Ford overhauls China operations: 'Bear with us'

Detroit Free Press — Ford is resetting its China operations, moving some workers back to the U.S. and hiring Chinese citizens who speak Mandarin and firmly grasp the culture and market. After reporting an 18% year-over-year dip in China sales last month, the Dearborn-based automaker is urging investors to keep the faith as the company makes big changes following the exit of Ford China CEO Jason Luo after just five months.
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New Ram pickup sheds weights, tows more and saves fuel

New Ram pickup sheds weights, tows more and saves fuel

USA Today — CLOSE DETROIT -- The 2019 Ram 1500 promises many things - to be lighter, quieter, more fuel-efficient and simply better than its predecessor. The new flagship of Fiat Chrysler's Ram brand certainly makes a statement, both with what's new and with what's gone.
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Honda steers Insight toward the mainstream

Honda steers Insight toward the mainstream

Automotive News — DETROIT -- The Honda Insight is no longer forgoing style for fuel economy. The previous two generations of America's first hybrid nameplate brought efficiency to the table as intended, but potential consumers had to swallow the packaging that came with it -- first, an awkwardly futuristic model, and then, a blander imitation of the Toyota Prius.
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New Toyota-Mazda plant to bring 4,000 jobs to Alabama - Report

New Toyota-Mazda plant to bring 4,000 jobs to Alabama - Report

steelguru.com — Image Source: go.com Japanese automakers Toyota and Mazda announced plans to build a huge USD 1.6 billion joint-venture plant in Alabama that will eventually employ about 4,000 people. Several states had competed for the coveted project, which will be able to turn out 300,000 vehicles per year and will produce the Toyota Corolla compact car for North America and a new small SUV from Mazda.
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Fiat Chrysler to invest $1 billion in Michigan plant, pay bonus after tax cut

Fiat Chrysler to invest $1 billion in Michigan plant, pay bonus after tax cut

Chicago Tribune — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is investing $1 billion in a Michigan truck factory and paying worker bonuses in the wake of a U.S. tax cut, gestures that could come in handy amid major policy matters being sorted out in Washington. The Italian-American automaker will share the spoils of a lower corporate tax rate by sending $2,000 checks to about 60,000 U.S.
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