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In Michigan, will Romney regret opposing auto bailout?

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 11, 2012
With Mitt Romney desperate for a win in Michigan's primary on Feb. 28, he will have to explain to voters why in 2008 he called for the federal government to stand aside as auto companies at the brink of insolvency begged for help.... Read More »
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DuPont launches sale of car paint unit, sources say

11:34 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 10, 2012
Chemical maker DuPont has launched the sale process of its lucrative car paint business, which could bring in more than $4 billion and should attract robust private equity interest, according to sources familiar with the matter.... Read More »
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Model X prototype heralds Tesla's first crossover

12:10 am U.S. ET | Feb. 10, 2012
Tesla Motors on Thursday unveiled the second step of its product plan, a crossover with innovative upward-swinging, double-hinged rear doors and performance that the automaker says will out-accelerate a Porsche 911.... Read More »
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Door fires in Toyota Camry, RAV4 models studied by NHTSA

10:23 am U.S. ET | Feb. 10, 2012
Federal safety regulators have opened a preliminary investigation into consumer complaints of driver's side door fires in 2007 model year Toyota Camry sedans and RAV4 crossover SUVs.... Read More »
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BMW agrees to pay $3 million fine to U.S. auto safety regulators

3:54 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 10, 2012
BMW of North America will pay a $3 million fine to settle federal government allegations it failed to promptly notify regulators about potential vehicle safety defects. NHTSA said today that BMW agreed to the civil penalty stemming from government recall investigations in 2010 that found a number of violations.... Read More »
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UAW's King open to joining GM Opel board

4:14 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 10, 2012
UAW President Bob King said on Friday he would join the board of GM's money-losing Opel unit if asked by its German union. Sources previously told Reuters that German union IG Metall will name King to the Opel board next month. The U.S. union chief met with his Opel counterpart, Wolfgang Schaefer-Klug, in Detroit on Monday.... Read More »
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Pricing-probe costs trickle to small suppliers

9:13 am U.S. ET | Feb. 10 2012
With the automotive supply base in the cross hairs of federal antitrust investigators, smaller suppliers are dealing with added -- and unexpected -- expenses, experts say.... Read More »
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CARS & CONCEPTS

Chrysler plans high-performance Mopar version of 300 flagship

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 6 2012
For the third straight year, Chrysler Group will assemble at the factory a full-sized car highly customized with Mopar accessories. The Mopar '12 300, a version of the flagship Chrysler 300 sedan, will be available this summer.... Read More »
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2012 GENEVA AUTO SHOW

Mitsubishi's redesigned Outlander to bow in Geneva

6:57 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 9 2012
Mitsubishi plans to show a redesigned Outlander crossover at the Geneva Motor Show next month. It will go on sale first in Russia this summer, followed by Europe, Japan, China, the United States and other markets.... Read More »
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GREEN CARS

Toyota seeks U.S. low-cost hybrid hit where Honda fell short

7:34 am U.S. ET | Feb. 8 2012
Toyota, the world's biggest seller of gasoline-electric autos, wants to spur demand for its hybrids in the United States with a smaller, cheaper version of the Prius, a goal that eluded Honda with its Insight.... Read More »
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2012 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW

Volvo’s next safety frontier -- animals

1:18 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 8 2012
Having long ago made a name for itself in vehicle safety, Volvo is turning its attention to protecting animals. Or more correctly, protecting animals and drivers from each other.... Read More »
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THE SUPPLIER SPEAKS -- ELMAR DEGENHART

Conti joins EV battery makers, aims to be among top 3

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 23 2012
Continental AG, a leading global producer of tires, brakes and electronics, is muscling into the market for electric-vehicle batteries. At the Detroit auto show, Continental CEO Elmar Degenhart announced a joint venture with Korean battery maker SK Innovation to produce lithium ion batteries for autos.... Read More »
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WORLD CONGRESS

Marchionne celebrates Chrysler, warns on Europe

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 16 2012
Sergio Marchionne told industry executives to be wary of the crisis in Europe, even as he celebrated Chrysler Group's historic comeback in 2011. Speaking at the Automotive News World Congress, Marchionne, 59, CEO of Chrysler-Fiat, praised his workers and managers who had struggled to restore the company.... Read More »
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CAR CUTAWAY

GKN Driveline puts extra power in the new Citroen DS5's rear wheels

12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 31 2012
GKN Driveline supplies the new Citroen DS5’s eAxle, an electric drive axle that incorporates proprietary disconnect clutch technology. The eAxle gives the DS5 on-demand all-wheel drive and contributes to the car’s overall all-terrain functionality. GKN’s electric drive axle is capable of delivering 1500 newton meters of torque to the rear wheels.... Read More »
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FINAL ASSEMBLY

Updated version of 'Rambo Lambo' SUV is on the way

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 6 2012
Before the heyday of big SUVs in the 1990s, Lamborghini departed from its script and introduced the LM002 -- a muscular off-roader that was built in small numbers from 1986 to 1993. The "Rambo Lambo" was seen as an oddity for a company famed for such distinguished high-performance sports cars as the Miura and Countach.... Read More »
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