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FCA recalls 4.8 million U.S. cars, light trucks to fix software flaw
Fiat Chrysler is recalling 4.8 million U.S. vehicles over a defect that could prevent drivers from deactivating cruise control and warned owners not to use the function until they receive software upgrades.
TRUMP'S TARIFF PLAY
Big dealership groups have significant import exposure
Several U.S. dealership groups derive a significant portion of their revenue from imported vehicles, which could be affected if tariffs are imposed on car and light-truck imports under a controversial White House plan.
■ VW CEO counts on diplomacy to ease trade spat with U.S.
■ Republicans in Congress slam Trump plan for auto imports
■ GALLERY: Vehicles from U.S. brands that could be U.S. tariff targets
■ GALLERY: Vehicles from foreign brands that are U.S.-built
■ U.S. launches controversial probe to weigh tariffs on vehicle imports
Tesla settles class action lawsuit over 'dangerous' Autopilot
Tesla reached an agreement to settle a class action lawsuit with buyers of its Model S and Model X cars who alleged that the company's assisted-driving Autopilot system was "essentially unusable and demonstrably dangerous."
COMMENTARY
In race for self-driving cars, automakers turn tables on Apple, Waymo
A few years ago, Apple was in the driving seat as it sought to carve out self-driving deals with automakers including Volkswagen. Now the tables have turned.
■ Uber self-driving car failed to recognize pedestrian, brake in Ariz. fatality, U.S. finds
■ Pittsburgh lukewarm on Uber's plan to restart autonomous testing
California's top air regulator takes swipe at Trump
California's top air-quality official disputed the Trump administration's description of a meeting about the future of fuel economy standards, suggesting it was actually a dud.
■ Trump, automakers reaffirm national mpg goals
■ In Trump vs. California, Mary Nichols unlike any other negotiator
■ Study: New-vehicle buyers downplay fuel prices
Tony Merpi, advertising and marketing executive for Automotive News, dies
The energetic, good-humored native of Detroit was an endless source of marketing and promotional ideas — a sales executive who loved the automotive industry and, above all, valued the editorial integrity of the publication.
Tesla reached an agreement to settle a class action lawsuit with buyers of its Model S and Model X cars who alleged that the company's assisted-driving Autopilot system was...
A few years ago, Apple was in the driving seat as it sought to carve out self-driving deals with automakers including Volkswagen. Now the tables have turned.
California's top air-quality official disputed the Trump administration's description of a meeting about the future of fuel economy standards, suggesting it was actually a...
The energetic, good-humored native of Detroit was an endless source of marketing and promotional ideas — a sales executive who loved the automotive industry and, above...
A dispute between majority and minority owners over the sale of Mac Churchill Acura of Fort Worth, Texas, has led to the store filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Toyota's redesigned Corolla hatchback, aimed at first-time buyers and manual-transmission fans, will go on sale in showrooms this summer for $20,910 for the entry-level...
Daimler faces a recall of more than 600,000 diesel-engine vehicles including Mercedes C-class and G-class models because of suspected emissions manipulation, a German...
Novelis is investing about $180 million to double its automotive aluminum body sheet capacity in China, as it seeks to tap demand from the country's growing electric vehicle...
A top EPA official says he is not satisfied with Volkswagen AG's efforts to improve accountability after the company's sweeping diesel emissions fraud and violations, a...
Elon Musk, barely a month after his behavior on an earnings call shook investor confidence, hit out on Twitter with a series of combative posts this week, leaving many...
Toyota plans to build a plant to manufacture hydrogen fuel cell stacks, a key component of fuel cell vehicles, as it seeks to increase global annual sales of the vehicles to...
Longtime race team owners Jack Roush and Roger Penske have been elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Class of 2019.
Car seat leather supplier GST AutoLeather emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy under new private equity ownership and leadership.
Most new-vehicle buyers say the recent fuel price surges will unlikely influence their vehicle purchasing decision, a new study indicates.
Volvo hopes so as it takes bold steps to re-establish itself as more than a niche brand for staid college professors and safety-obsessed parents.
Joydrive wants to become the first nationwide platform that allows buyers to complete their transactions without setting foot in a dealership -- for new and used cars.
The automaker is offering a shipping benefit for employees working and traveling in North America with Milk Stork, the only breast milk shipping company in the United States.
Jaguar Land Rover will spend about $6 billion in the current financial year on new models and technologies as the luxury carmaker looks to spur sales that grew at a slower...
Carlos Ghosn tamped down expectations of a quick deal to combine Nissan and Renault, saying the specter of failed mergers in his industry loomed large.
The biggest beneficiaries of President Donald Trump's drive to get China to "play fair" on trade are automakers such as BMW and Mercedes, which export expensive sedans and...
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said it is beginning a media agency review in the United States. The incumbent is Interpublic's UM.
German auto supplier Grammer AG is more than doubling its presence in North America with the $271 million acquisition of Toledo Molding & Die Inc.
Auto brands need to get organized and aligned internally to allow for a complete view of the customer. This is especially important today.
David Christ, who switched from the Toyota Division to Lexus at the start of this year, will succeed his boss, Jeff Bracken, who is retiring as head of Lexus' United States...
Uber plans to launch its first taxi-hailing pilot service in Japan that will connect passengers to other taxi providers, as it seeks to expand in the country where the firm...
Taiwan's Yageo said it would buy Pulse Electronics for $740 million, marking its biggest deal ever as it looks to expand in the United States and Europe.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk admitted there was a braking issue with the Model 3 sedan, pointed out by Consumer Reports, and said it can be fixed with a firmware update.
As the largest price-fixing case in U.S. history winds down, one thing is clear: Auto suppliers that conspired with competitors to rig their bids are paying a hefty price.
In September, Automotive News will pay tribute to the extraordinary efforts of American car dealers and their employees to survive the Great Recession a decade ago.
We're asking readers to describe for us the innovative strategies that got them through the grave years of 2008, 2009 and 2010. Our reporters will pursue as many of them as we can for publication.
RACING: POWER & PASSION
With his recent switch to driving a Mercedes-AMG race car, Keating has high hopes for AMG sales at his Mercedes store opening in Texas later this year.
■ GM's motorsports czar at speedways: Flat-out fun
■ From grass-roots racer to global head of Ford Performance Motorsports
■ AMG boss pushes motorsports expansion
■ McLaren's Mike Flewitt is still in love with Lotus
■ Pikes Peak hill climb gives Volkswagen an electric showcase
■ Henry Ford II set forth his racing philosophy on the eve of his greatest victory
■ An electric NASCAR? Why not?
■ Ford exec remembers his IndyCar season
■ Racing: Power & passion
Blogs
- JACKIE CHARNIGA: Separate financial literacy messages from social media clutter
- GUEST BLOG: Three steps to evolve auto retail marketing
- RICHARD TRUETT: Performance, not size, will determine 2.7-liter I-4's success in Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra
- GRAHAM KOZAK: Aston Martin DBS Superleggera: A lighter, more powerful Vanquish successor
Cars & Concepts
- Subaru, Toyota team up for Crosstrek Hybrid
- Next-gen Toyota Corolla hatch to start at just over $20,000
- Downsized engines a test for GM pickups
- That's one accessorized Nissan Armada ... or Patrol
- FUTURE PRODUCT PIPELINE: Details on what's coming from automakers in the near future
Fixed Ops Journal
- Car wash and detailing facilities are dealers' latest battleground
- Dealers' convention displays bounty of new products for the service department
- N.J. dealer sees new revenue stream in detailing for service customers
- Shops have potential for better word of mouth advertising
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