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VW to Phase Out Operations in Iran
Volkswagen AG is the latest carmaker to bow to U.S. trade sanctions and halt almost all operations in Iran, Bloomberg News reports.
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No Canadian NAFTA Deal Likely This Week
Intensive trade talks between Canada and the U.S. will resume today, but the prospect of a tentative accord to update NAFTA appears unlikely this week.
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Federal Judge Dismisses GM Ignition Switch Criminal Case
A U.S. District Court judge in New York City has discharged a 3-year-old criminal lawsuit against General Motor Co. over defective ignition switches blamed for 124 deaths.
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Report: FCA to Drop 300 Sedan, Launch New Minivan
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s 2020 future product plans for its Chrysler brand include adding a production version of the concept Portal Minivan and discontinuing the aging 300 full-size sedan.
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Retailer Pioneer Mike Jackson Steps Down as CEO of AutoNation
Mike Jackson, whose AutoNation Inc. proved the viability of retailing cars in the U.S. through a broad network of multi-brand outlets, says he will step down as CEO next year after 19 years.
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Cadillac Will Expand V-Series to All Models
General Motors Co.’s Cadillac brand plans to offer V-Series performance variants for all cars and crossovers in its lineup.
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The Return of J Mays
One of the biggest criticisms that is levied against the styling of vehicles is that they “look like an appliance.” The appliance in question, of course, is in what is known as the “white goods” category, as in the classic white enameled refrigerator, washer, dryer, or other such product that is now difficult to find in white.
Read MoreSelf-Driving-Shuttle Service to Launch in Ohio
Ann Arbor, Mich.-based May Mobility Inc. will begin operating a self-driving shuttle van service in Columbus, Ohio, late this year.
Read MoreNo Manual Transmission for New Bimmer Roadster
BMW AG will not offer a manual transmission in the all-new Z4 roadster that’s due to bow next spring.
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ZF to Develop Its Own Self-Driving Electric Car
ZF Friedrichshafen AG, best-known for powertrain components and vehicle electronics, is getting into the electric-vehicle market.
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