Automotive News Europe salutes Michael Weiss

Automotive News Europe honors the winners of the 2017 Rising Stars awards. The Rising Star for Engineering is Michael Weiss, who is vice president of thermal management and water pump bearings at Schaeffler.

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Toyota's next small crossover could be the TJ Cruiser

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The FT-4X is dead. Long live the TJ Cruiser?

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AutoNation names Iserman COO, executive vice president of sales

AutoNation named Lance Iserman COO and executive vice president of sales, promoting the president of the dealership group's western region.

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Michigan ponders its automotive future in the connected age

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Rethinking the state of connectivity.

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Texas store's CEO sets plans in aftermath of fatal shooting

RFJ Auto Partners has shut down a Nissan store in Texas to regroup after a triple homicide in the store during business hours. Here's what it plans to do next.

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GM plans to cut shift at Mich. transmission plant

GM said it will end one of two production shifts at a Michigan transmission plant next month, following cutbacks at several vehicle assembly vehicle plants.

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Fields tried to fire Hinrichs before being ousted himself

Days before his May 19 ouster as CEO of Ford, Mark Fields was proposing to fire his top lieutenant, Joe Hinrichs, in an effort to relieve some of the pressure he was facing from a skeptical board of directors, Automotive News has learned.

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Musk mulls the end of his tortured dance with Trump

Elon Musk has vowed to leave President Trump's advisory councils if the president pulls the US out of the Paris climate accord. To Musk's fans, it's about time.

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Focus and Fiesta owners sue Ford over faulty transmissions

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Recalls and service bulletins haven't fixed the issues.

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Fields tried to fire Hinrichs before being ousted himself

Former Ford CEO Mark Fields intended to fire top lieutenant Joe Hinrichs in an effort to relieve pressure Fields was facing from the board in the days before his ouster, Automotive News has learned.

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Top 3 Car Washing Mistakes | Autoblog Details

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Here are the top 3 car washing mistakes we can avoid and their simple solutions.

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Musk says he will resign from CEO council if Trump withdraws from Paris agreement

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he will withdraw from President Trump's CEO council if the US withdraws from the Paris climate agreement.

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2017 Civic Type R will start at $34,775 according to Monroney photo

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It's cheaper than the Ford Focus RS.

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¿Qué es más emocionante, un copilotaje en un Nissan GT-R o ver un partido de fútbol? Ojo al resultado

Nissan, como uno de los patrocinadores oficiales de la UEFA Champions League de este año ha querido llevar a cabo un curioso experimento para involucrar directamente a uno de sus modelos más legendarios, el Nissan GT-R. Con una serie de pulsómetros y wearables capaces de medir los ritmos vitales de múltiples sujetos han contrapuesto dos situaciones muy diferentes, en …

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[Vídeo] Lo más bonito que verás hoy: Así se reconstruye el 12 cilindros de un Porsche 917 a ritmo de orquesta

Tan míticos son Bruce Canepa -considerado como el mejor especialista de Porsche de los Estados Unidos- como el Porsche 917. Como sabrás, este modelo es todo un mito dentro de la factoría de Stuttgart, todo un automóvil de carreras con el que la marca germana consiguió sus primeras victorias en las 24 Horas de Le Mans entre …

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Havelaar Canada unveils Bison electric pickup truck

Filed under: Green,Misc. Automakers,Truck,Electric,Off-Road

It's designed for Canada's weather and terrain.

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New-car loans lasting 73 to 84 months soar

New-vehicle loans lasting 73 to 84 months have risen sharply in the past eight years. Longer terms are becoming more commonplace in used-vehicle financing, too.

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[Vídeo] 10 días de trabajo y este BMW M3 ha vuelto a la vida: ¿Aprobarías esta reparación?

Vale, no es su trabajo más impresionante -en términos de volumen de reparación-, sin embargo es un coche en el que tiene que estar todo a punto para que recupere su valor y para que todo funcione tal y como debe de funcionar. Justo ayer os hablamos de Arthur Tussik un youtuber que muchos de …

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New-car loans lasting 73 to 84 months jump 300% in 8 years

New-vehicle loans lasting 73 to 84 months have surged 300 percent in the past eight years. Longer terms are becoming more commonplace in used-vehicle financing, too.

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Si dejas a tu bebé en el coche, no dejes las llaves puestas: A esta mujer le robaron su Cayenne en Marbella

Entre la gente irresponsable que hay en el mundo y los que tienen la mano muy larga y la vergüenza demasiado corta, de vez en cuando nos topamos con curiosas historias como esta. Por suerte, no hay que lamentar nada más que un breve susto, pero los hechos podían haber terminado en tragedia. Sucedió el pasado martes …

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Stand out in the parking lot | 2017 Lexus NX 200t F-Sport Quick Spin

Filed under: Lexus,Quick Spins,Crossover,SUV,Luxury

It beats the heck out of a RAV4.

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Shootout at Texas dealership kills 3

A shooting last night at a Nissan dealership in the Dallas region left three people dead, a local NBC television affiliate reported.

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Unrestored Mercedes 300SL pair - gullwing coupe and convertible - will be sold at Pebble Beach

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Gooding & Company will auction the cars.

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BMW brings back the 8 series

BMW shows off the 8 series concept in the top-ranked new video on our weekly viral video chart.

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Sorpresas buenas y malas en la nueva tanda de choques de Euro NCAP: Kodiaq, Micra, Swift y Countryman

Hace unos minutos hemos recibo toda la información relativa a la última tanda de pruebas de choque realizada por EURO NCAP. Entre los modelos probados nos encontramos con el Skoda Kodiaq, el Suzuki Swift, el MINI Countryman y el Nissan Micra. La verdad es que tenemos un poco de todo y alguna que otra sorpresa. …

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Look familiar? NEVS 9-3, 9-3X are Saab-derived EVs for China

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Saabs without the Saab badge.

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Rolls-Royce builds the Sweptail, a beautiful one-off boattail coupe

Filed under: Rolls-Royce,Coupe,Luxury,Specialty

This ain't your grandfather's Riviera.

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A new warning as fewer subprime auto borrowers pay off early

Fewer subprime borrowers are paying off their auto loans early, a possible sign that consumers with weaker credit scores are struggling more, according to a report by Wells Fargo researchers.

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Trump pulling US out of Paris climate deal, source says

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Trump has called global warming a hoax intended to weaken American industries.

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Todas las fotos del nuevo Volkswagen Arteon: Belleza y dinamismo

Desde hace unos días es posible adquirir el nuevo Volkswagen Arteon en España pero no ha sido hasta hoy cuando hemos podido añadir una completa galería de imágenes con nuevas tomas que permiten conocerlo más en profundidad y, sobre todo, admirar la fluidez de sus líneas. En una primera etapa comercial el Arteon está disponible …

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Plasti Dipping Your Grille | Autoblog Details | Complete Detail Bonus

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We're going to show you the step-by-step process to plasti dip your grille today on Autoblog Details.

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Restoring Headlights | Autoblog Details | Complete Detail Bonus

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Find out how to restore the clarity of your headlights today on Autoblog Details.

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Final Inspection | Autoblog Details | Complete Detail ep 10

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We'll show you the step-by-step process to complete a final inspection on this episode of Autoblog Details.

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Cleaning Windows | Autoblog Details | Complete Detail ep 9

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Find out the proper tools and techniques you'll need to clean your windows on this episode of Autoblog Details.

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¿Recuerdas al hombre que restauraba él mismo el motor de su Mercedes-AMG R63? ¡Pues lo ha conseguido!

Puede que no lo recuerdes, pero el pasado mes de enero te hablé del usuario “Mazdadeuce” en el foro Grassroots Motorsports, propietario de un flamante Mercedes-AMG R63. Para ponerte en situación, te resumiré de nuevo su historia. Como sabrás, no llegaron a ver la luz muchas unidades de esta bestia de motor V8 de 6.2 litros y aspiración …

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Toyota uses open-source software in new approach to in-car tech

Toyota said the infotainment system of its revamped Camry sedan to be sold in the US will run on a Linux-based, open-source technology platform.

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NEVS presenta sus nuevos modelos basados en los veteranos Saab 9-3

La nueva era NEVS está cada vez más cerca. Esta misma mañana la firma ha presentado las primeras imágenes de los que serán sus modelos estrella aunque, por ahora, en formato conceptual. Dado que la empresa no puede utilizar el nombre Saab, sus vehículos tendrán que comercializarse bajo la firma NEVS. Para el desarrollo de …

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