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Subaru sees $177 million in costs linked to Japan inspection scandal
16 November 2017, 08:00Subaru said it was recalling 395,000 vehicles in Japan and that it expected to incur about $177 million in costs related to improper final inspection procedures at domestic plants.
FCA to offer split, dual-function tailgate on Ram 1500, spy photos reveal
16 November 2017, 08:00Spy photographers have caught confirmation that at least some versions of the next-generation Ram 1500 pickup will have a new dual-function tailgate, capable of dropping down or opening up french door style.
Ford's smart mobility team 14,000-15,000 strong
16 November 2017, 08:00Ford's Smart Mobility unit -- founded last year to handle the purchase and development of new transportation services -- comprises 14,000 to 15,000 employees globally, a top executive said.
Tesla says it will fight lawsuit claiming racial discrimination
15 November 2017, 08:00Tesla said it would fight a class-action lawsuit filed against it earlier this week claiming the electric automaker's California production plant was a "hotbed for racist behavior."
Buffett-Backed BYD to open electric-truck plant in Canada
15 November 2017, 08:00BYD, the Chinese electric-vehicle maker backed by Warren Buffett, plans to open its first assembly plant in Canada, anticipating a surge in demand for electric trucks.
VW says chairman, CFO, HR chief offices raided by tax authorities, prosecutors
15 November 2017, 08:00The Tuesday raid was related to suspicions of overpayments and tax evasion for VW works council chief Bernd Osterloh, a company spokesman said.
Commerce chief Ross says 'some sort' of NAFTA deal will reach Trump
15 November 2017, 08:00Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said he believes NAFTA negotiations will produce "some sort" of a deal for President Donald Trump to evaluate, but still warned the United States could walk away.
Volvo pulls ads from Hannity show amid Moore sex scandal coverage
15 November 2017, 08:00Swedish automaker Volvo Car USA has pulled advertising from Sean Hannity's Fox News show, the automaker confirmed on Twitter Monday night.
U.S. Senate approves Trump transportation nominee
14 November 2017, 08:00The Senate voted to approve a senior Transportation Department nominee and advance another nomination, after Republicans accused Democrats of blocking some nominees.
Ford, Lincoln captives top consumer financing satisfaction study -- again
14 November 2017, 08:00Lincoln Automotive Financial Services and Ford Motor Credit have locked in another year atop the rankings of JD Power's annual Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study.