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BMW takes slow road to high-speed autonomy
28 October 2017, 08:00The automaker wants to make sure its cars can drive without human intervention at highway speeds.
'Iron Man' vests aid BMW assembly workers
28 October 2017, 08:00In Spartanburg, wearable robotics help workers install heat shields and more. It's part of a culture of innovation at the plant.
Used-car fraud ring targets automated payoff systems
28 October 2017, 08:00Dealers and lenders are getting stung by a new type of used-vehicle sales fraud that takes advantage of banks' automated payoff systems.
GM looks to build on minority dealer gains
28 October 2017, 08:00In terms of adding minority dealers, GM paced the U.S. industry last year with 17 net additions. It wants to top that this year.
Jesse Jackson ready to go to Germany to discuss BMW boycott
28 October 2017, 08:00Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who called for a boycott of BMW over a lack of diversity in its dealer body, said he is willing to go to Germany to meet BMW executives.
U.S. probes Ford Fusions for potential detached steering wheels
27 October 2017, 08:00The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is opening a preliminary investigation into 841,000 Ford cars over concerns steering wheels could detach while driving.
Musk's plant makeover even more of a long shot as Model 3 lags
27 October 2017, 08:00Tesla's plan to make half a million cars next year became all-the-more ambitious after the sluggish start the company got off to with its most important electric vehicle yet, the Model 3 sedan.
Chassix to acquire Benteler's automotive casting business
27 October 2017, 08:00Detroit area auto supplier Chassix signed an agreement to acquire Austrian conglomerate Benteler International's automotive casting business.
Dana sees strong Q3 profit ahead of increased production plans
27 October 2017, 08:00Dana's net income increased 21 percent to $69 million for the third quarter, due to strong market demands and acquisitions.
Visteon Q3 net income rises by 54% on higher margins, new business
27 October 2017, 08:00Visteon said its third-quarter net income rose 54 percent to $43 million, citing higher gross margins for its electronics components.