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Ford says Mexico virus-related production limits 'not sustainable'
That automaker hopes the Mexican state of Chihuahua will ease virus-induced employee limits in manufacturing facilities so U.S. output isn't constrained.
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Ford CEO resists some employees' push to end police vehicle sales
CEO Jim Hackett sent a more than 600-word letter to senior staff in response to messages he’s received both from within and outside Ford’s ranks to reconsider producing police vehicles.
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Tesla 'very close' to Level 5 autonomous technology, Musk says
The electric carmaker's CEO says he is confident that Tesla will achieve "basic functionality" for complete autonomy this year.
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    Fisker the latest EV maker eyeing deal to go public, report says
    Spartan Energy Acquisition, which is backed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management, is leading a bidding war among special purpose investors for Fisker, and could clinch a deal as early as next week, Reuters reported.
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    China
    China considers in-car air quality regulations, report says
    The new rules are aimed at protecting drivers from harmful contaminants such as formaldehyde and benzene but could increase costs for automakers and suppliers, Reuters reported.
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    Executives
    GM suit vs. FCA dismissed by U.S. judge
    U.S. District Judge Paul Borman ruled that GM's legal theory, in which it alleged that FCA engaged in a pay-to-harm scheme by bribing UAW officials, "has some appeal, but it fails on closer look." GM said it will "pursue our legal remedies."
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    Chinese brands: The race to conquer the U.S. market

    Automotive News reporter Laurence Iliff explains why China's automotive brands have struggled to gain a foothold in the U.S. and what it will take to sell Chinese vehicles in America.
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    EV startups feel squeeze from Tesla
    Tesla’s new Shanghai assembly plant has churned out popular Model 3 sedans for the past six months, catapulting the company atop the electric-vehicle sales chart and piling the pressure on cash-strapped local rivals.
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    Carlos Ghosn Scandal
    Judge rejects immediate bail for accused Carlos Ghosn smugglers
    U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani said Michael Taylor and Peter Taylor have not shown it likely there was no probable cause to detain them after they argued that the offenses described in Japan's requests would not support their extradition.
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    Aston Martin's first DBX rolls off the production line
    The model is a key element in the automaker's turnaround plan, which has also included changes in management and ownership structure over the last few months.
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    The VW Diesel Crisis
    VW can face diesel-cheating suits where cars are bought, EU court rules
    The verdict by the European Union's top court raises the possibility that the automaker could be sued by consumers across the 27-member bloc.
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    Sales
    Mercedes widens lead in U.S. luxury race
    Every luxury brand that has reported results sustained double-digit percentage sales declines in the U.S. for the second quarter as demand evaporated and showrooms shuttered for weeks.
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    Silverado charges back

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    GM lawsuit vs. FCA tossed

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    A gateway to 'good jobs that make a difference in people's lives'

    Dealer Todd Copeland is opening up his Chevy, Toyota and VW stores to local minority students through a paid internship program. It's aimed at giving young people a "strong basis" in life and spark their interest in auto retailing, which Copeland says has "good paying positions" and connects to many different fields, including banking and real estate.
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    Q2 U.S. Sales
    Cloudy outlook as Q2 sales fall 33%
    FORD: Q2 volume off 33% with gains for just 2 nameplates
    GM: Q2 sales fall 34% amid lean inventories
    TOYOTA: June volume off 29%; Lexus down 10%
    FCA: Jeep, Ram decline less than Dodge, Chrysler
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    Automakers, dealerships see mobile service as investment in customer loyalty
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    With new inventory on the decline, now is CPO's time to shine
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    Retail
    Lucid Motors plans 20 retail, service locations by end of 2021

    The EV startup also will have an online buying option that will launch along with the virtual reveal of its first production vehicle Sept. 9.
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    Cars & Concepts
    2021 Corvette: more options, same price

    Chevy will sell the 2021 Corvette at a base price of less than $60,000, the same as the introductory model. The freshened model includes a few new safety, tech and design options.
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    Chevy to drop Sonic, further scaling back passenger cars

    By discontinuing the Sonic, Chevy pares its passenger car lineup to only the Malibu and Spark.
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    GM's Engle to depart, Carlisle to lead North America

    Barry Engle is leaving to pursue his goal of becoming a CEO after spending just 15 months in charge of North America. Cadillac chief Steve Carlisle takes on another big role.
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    Suppliers
    Continental sees Q2 as weakest quarter for auto sector since 1945

    Continental has cut investment spending and extended credit limits with banks to help weather the economic slump.
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    EV maker Fisker lands $50 million investment

    The deal, done through private investment unit Moore Strategic Ventures LLC, values Fisker at more than $1.6 billion, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
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    EV bonanza allows Karma to tap lifeline

    The fresh funding coincides with at least the fourth makeover for a company formerly known as Fisker Automotive since past Aston Martin design director Henrik Fisker founded it in 2007.
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    Audi's new CEO sees crisis giving struggling automaker an opening

    Markus Duesmann said he intends to review the product lineup and speed up vehicle development at Volkswagen Group's premium division.
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    Daimler to deepen cost cuts after expected quarterly loss

    Despite a rebound in China, losses racked up in recent months would not be recovered by the end of the year, demanding more cost cuts, CEO Ola Kallenius told shareholders.
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    Lithia reports June sales gain, two acquisitions

    The third-largest U.S. new-vehicle retailer said it acquired Smolich Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge and Smolich Nissan in Bend, Ore.
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