NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Consumer Matchups: Hyundai-Gambling, Subaru-Acupuncture, Chevy-Hunting, Infiniti-Pedicures

Data-intelligence company Foursquare crunches numbers to compare people’s car-dealership visits with where else they go.

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Autoline Daily

U.S. Car Sales Remain Strong, GM Teams Up with Uber, Volvo Shakes Up Production Strategy

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Sensuous Giulia Drives Alfa’s Return to the States

TEST DRIVE
Alfa Romeo hasn’t made much of splash in the North American market with its 4C, but the FCA-owned Italian brand expects big things from its all-new Giulia sedan, featuring the first application of FCA’s Giorgio platform and two new engines.

’17 Alfa Romeo Giulia

PHOTO GALLERY
Alfa Romeo launches its all-new '17 Giulia in the North American market.

EU Factions at Odds Over Post-Dieselgate Enforcement

A committee formed to investigate auto emissions is calling for the formatione of a European body that would take over market surveillance and possibly type approval, currently handled by the EU’s 28 national governments.

Mopar Fires Up Crate of Motors

2016 SEMA SHOW
Annual aftermarket event brings out the beast and whimsy in FCA’s Mopar designers and engineers – and this year’s concepts are no exception. But the big news is under the hood.

2016 FCA SEMA Concepts

2016 SEMA SHOW
FCA designers and engineers test concepts and ideas that may someday make it to a showroom, depending on consumer response. Here's the latest crop from FCA and its Mopar accessories and parts division.

October U.S Light-Vehicle Sales Hit Best SAAR in 2016

Year-to-date volume lags 2015 for the first time this year, but should rebound above last year in November.

U.S. Mfg. Jobs Plentiful, But Skills Lacking

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Tesla Reports Owing Panasonic $1.7 Billion for Gigafactory Cells

The electric-vehicle maker says in a regulatory filing it is obligated to make the payment to its longtime battery-cell manufacturer at Tesla's $5 billion gigafactory in Nevada.

Buyout Firm KKR Reportedly Backs Out of Takata Bidding

A person familiar with the bidding process says U.S.-based KKR's withdrawal leaves four companies in the running to acquire the Japanese supplier, whose defective airbags have prompted the world's biggest-ever auto recall.

German Car Sales Slip 5.6% in October

Last month's result, in which Volkswagen and Ford posted declines of 20% and 8%, respectively, would have risen about 5% if not for two fewer selling days compared with like-2015, a source says.

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