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Dealers
U.S. ultimatum to Chrysler was not coercion, Rattner testifies

The former head of the White House's auto rescue task force says the government was Chrysler's savior, not its boss.
Manufacturing
Instead of national strike, UAW could target key plants for ripple effect

Can the UAW get deals with the Detroit 3 -- and persuade its restless membership to approve them -- without a strike?
Automakers & Suppliers
Rattner defends bailout decision to terminate Chrysler dealerships

Former Obama auto czar Steven Rattner testified that the U.S. auto task force had doubts that Chrysler could become viable without a "more rational" dealer footprint.
Cars & Concepts
Mazda touts vehicle-handling tech on 2019s

Mazda will count on a newly developed vehicle-handling technology, called G-Vectoring Control Plus, to help distinguish its newest model, the 2019 CX-30.
Sales
1500 Classic rocks for Ram dealers

The earlier-generation model made up nearly a third of Ram's pickup sales in the first quarter, according to J.D. Power.
Automakers & Suppliers
Hyundai poised to hire former Nissan exec Jose Munoz

Former Nissan executive Jose Munoz is in negotiations to head Hyundai Motor America and also take a top leadership position at its Korean parent, three people familiar with the situation told Automotive News.
Design
Jeep's latest Moab concepts: Gladiator in multiple flavors

The Gladiator, Jeep's first pickup in decades, is the star guest as Fiat Chrysler's biggest brand showcases six concepts at the 2019 edition of the Moab safari for off-road enthusiasts.
Sales
Gladiator could become FCA's add-on champion

A thick parts menu could position the Gladiator as an elite profit generator for FCA and dealers at a time when margins are tight.
Suppliers
A drive for diversification

Just getting a foot in the door is plenty difficult, but for those who do, automakers' programs for minority-owned and female-owned suppliers can swing it open much wider.
Suppliers
Automakers on alert for suppliers faking diversity

"There's always going to be people who play the games," said Reginald Humphrey, GM's supplier diversity senior manager.
Design
Gladiator interior shaped by heritage, off-road rides

The Jeep Gladiator's design team had to balance respect for brand heritage with the need to create something unexpected.
Sales
FCA: Sales dip 7%; Ram tops Silverado

The Ram brand hit a March record as sales improved 15 percent with 51,822 units.
Manufacturing
UAW spent $218K defending ex-VP Jewell

The UAW paid roughly $218,000 in legal fees last year for former UAW Vice President Norwood Jewell, despite the embattled officer retiring at the end of 2017. 
Retail
Jeep Gladiator pickup will be a premium player

Jeep is following the same pricing mantra as it does for the Wrangler: Versatility comes with a cost. The priciest Gladiator midsize pickups, fully loaded, will top $60,000.
Dealers
Mitsubishi touts improvements in service department

The automaker finished third among non-premium brands and 12th overall in the latest J.D. Power Customer Service Index Study.