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GM Expects Profit-Busting Recalls to Slow; $400M Set Aside for Victims

The earnings swoon also reflected difficulties in international markets, specifically South America, where economic headwinds are affecting sales, and in Europe, where GM continues to book losses as it restructures its business....More

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Jeep Renegade Adds to Growing Small CUV Segment

Popularity of this new breed of vehicles is growing rapidly worldwide, and more automakers are beginning to test the U.S. market, where buyers are expected to migrate from small hatchbacks and sedans....More

Jul 17, 2014

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GM, Delphi Testify on Ignition Switch; Industry Issue May Exist

Delphi CEO Rodney O’Neal, supplier of the ignition switch, reveals that of the 120,000 engineering changes requested by automakers last year only 40% included an updated part number....More

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U.S. LV SAAR Could Hit 17 Million in July

The latest WardsAuto forecast calls for U.S. automakers to sell 1.47 million light vehicles this month, which would lift the SAAR to 17 million for the first time in eight years....More

Jul 25, 2014

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WardsAuto Fuel Economy Index Rises 2.2% in the First Half of 2014

The average rating for cars grew 2.6% to 29.3 mpg. Light trucks averaged 21.1 mpg, 3.2% higher than year-ago....More

Jul 18, 2014

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Mexico June Car Sales Jump; Trucks Languish 1

Mexico’s improving consumer confidence led to record new-car sales in June, but light trucks were stuck in the fifth-best spot....More

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North American Light-Vehicle Production Up 6.7% in June

Production of light trucks, especially CUVs and pickups, remained strong. Car production grew slightly in the month, but was still down for the year....More

Jul 3, 2014

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Canada Sales Set June Record

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Jul 21, 2014

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So Many Regulations, So Little Time

Managers who learn about complying with regulations rarely become bad examples....More

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Designated staffers, quick response time and relevancy matter, says a dealership’s Internet sales manager....More

Jul 16, 2014

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Despite Initial Opposition, NAFTA Proven Winner for All 1

In October 2013, trade between NAFTA partners totaled $103.1 billion, up 4.5% from a year earlier, marking the first month in the pact’s history in which trade exceeded $100 billion in a single month....More

Jul 14, 2014

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No Sale Left Behind

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Action Needed to Secure Jobs, Boost Competitiveness in Europe

Economic recovery is weak and gradual, unemployment remains stubbornly high and Europe faces a growing and acute economic challenge from other global regions. We will only deliver the full potential benefits of the Single Market if we set a genuinely new course for Europe....More

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