AutoNews Now: Distraction's deadly toll

Distraction dangers: Rise in pedestrian deaths, GM exec's tragic tale; Ford CEO's compensation up 19%; Apple-car clue?; Jeep's Easter Safari concepts; Lexus, Honda holiday humor.

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Fuji Heavy officially changing name to Subaru Corp.

Fuji Heavy Industries has a new, albeit familiar, name. Effective April 1, the maker of Subaru vehicles will be known as Subaru Corp.

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AutoNews Now: Ford investing millions in Canada

Ford adding r&d center, global engine in Canada; VW 10-state settlement; Audi buys rest of rental venture; Successor to FJ Cruiser?; A Seoul Bolt show; Tesla's secret sketch pad.

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AutoNews Now: First U.S. sales gain of 2017?

First U.S. sales gain of '17?; Ford engine-fire risk; Recalls cut into Blue Oval earnings; Big checks for Opel execs?; VW's raid outrage; Brexit wish list; Driverless deep-dish.

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Subaru goes bobsledding

Subaru takes a WRX STI bobsledding in the latest spot to join our weekly viral video charts.

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Car shopping site CarGurus hires banks for stock offering, report says

CarGurus, a popular website where consumers go to browse cars, has tapped investment banks for an initial public offering later this year, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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AutoNews Now: China's Tencent buys 5% of Tesla

China's Tencent buys 5% of Tesla; Ford hikes Mich. investments; VW board backs managers; GM nixes proposal for two common-stock classes; Cops foil plot to steal a Ferrari ... Enzo.

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AutoNews Now: Chevy Equinox's design do-over

Chevy started over on Equinox to win over underwhelmed public; Supplier fire idles Audi plant; Nissan GT-R Track Edition peek; Time for speedy Honda?; Autonomous Ubers back in S.F.

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Autos a no-show on list of advertising stars

Advertising Age, a sister publication to Automotive News, published their annual '40 Under 40' list of standout individuals. Not one was from the auto industry.

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AutoNews Now: March toward higher mpg inevitable?

Midterm review won't stop march toward tougher mpg, experts say; Ford, Lyft join YouTube ad exodus; Sales rise predicted; VW's latest compliance boss; Toyota billboard clears the air.

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AutoNews Now: March toward higher mpg inevitable?

Midterm review won't stop march toward tougher mpg, experts say; Ford, Lyft join YouTube ad exodus; Sales rise predicted; VW's latest compliance boss; Toyota billboard clears the air.

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AutoNews Now: Ford expecting $1.4B profit drop

Ford expecting $1.4B profit drop; Shelby GT350 Mustang loses power, lawsuit alleges; Meeting fuel standards cheaper than believed?; Calif.'s EV paradox; Mini marks 15 years in U.S.

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AutoNews Now: Cadillac, Lincoln in BMW's line of fire?

BMW aims for Mercedes, but may hit Cadillac, Lincoln; Porsche profit tops $17K per car; Ally profit warning stokes used-car price worries; Toyota to reveal freshened Sienna, Yaris.

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Sage Auto settled with FTC to avoid costly litigation, its attorney says

Sage Automotive Group and its owners settled federal charges last week that the group used deceptive and unfair sales and financing practices.

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VW's 'Luv Bug' ad promotes size of new Atlas crossover

Just in time for spring, Volkswagen of America premiered a TV spot called 'Luv Bug' that promotes the size of its new 2018 Atlas crossover -- and its value for growing a family.

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Nissan promotes several key executives in U.S., globally

Nissan North America will promote several US sales, marketing, planning and manufacturing directors and executives, with some receiving new global roles.

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Honda split with media-buying agency over lack of trust, report says

Honda's switch from Mediavest Spark to RPA for media buying stemmed from a lack of trust stemming from Mediavest's handling of the automaker's ad dollars, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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AutoNews Now: BMW plots product assault

After loss to Mercedes, BMW plots product assault; Marchionne eager to discuss a Volkswagen tie-up; VW's need for EVs; McLaren, Toyota, others brace for Brexit; Baidu vs. bad guys.

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BMW Mini's longtime U.S. ad agency resigns account before review

Butler Shine Stern and Partners has resigned as U.S. advertising agency for BMW's Mini brand, a move that comes ahead of the automaker's upcoming creative review.

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AutoNews Now: Discounts and markups on Chevy Bolt

Some getting discounts on Chevy Bolt, others paying a premium; Audi's three-EV plan; Uber exec quits amid chaos; BMW CEO to Trump: U.S. 'our second home'; A bouncing baby VW?

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AutoNews Now: Discounts and markups on Chevy Bolt

Some getting discounts on Chevy Bolt, others paying a premium; Audi's three-EV plan; Uber exec quits amid chaos; BMW CEO to Trump: U.S. 'our second home'; A bouncing baby VW?

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Toyota expands sponsorship deals for 2018 Winter Olympics

Toyota is putting U.S. Figure Skating and U.S. Speedskating under its sponsorship umbrella for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.

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AutoNews Now: What the auto chiefs told Trump

What the auto chiefs told Trump: GM, Ford, Toyota, VW on fuel-standards review; Piech in talks to sell stake in VW; Porsche plans EV variants; Musk's all-or-nothing offer.

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There are some things you just don't buy online

Some industry experts predict consumers are ready to jump into online car buying. Oh, really?

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AutoNews Now: Buick, Lexus retake service lead

Buick, Lexus back on top in service satisfaction; VW exec must stay in jail until Jan. trial; VW law firm raided; Calif. digs in on emissions rules; Sonata recall | BMW i8 Spyder'd.

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AutoNews Now: Trump grants more time for mpg debate

In Detroit, Trump grants more time for mpg debate; 30 cities vow to buy EVs; GM to lay off 1,100, then rehire 500; Audi CEO: No repeat of diesel crisis; Ford recalls '17 Mustang.

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Nissan Europe promotes French exec to sales and marketing chief

Nissan Europe named Philippe Saillard as its new head of sales and marketing, a promotion from his current role as vice president for sales.

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AutoNews Now: Trump grants more time for mpg debate

In Detroit, Trump grants more time for mpg debate; 30 cities vow to buy EVs; GM to lay off 1,100, then rehire 500; Audi CEO: No repeat of diesel crisis; Ford recalls '17 Mustang.

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Nissan Europe names new sales and marketing chief

Nissan Europe named Philippe Saillard as its new head of sales and marketing, a promotion from his current role as vice president for sales.

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Holden helps out paradegoers

In the latest spot to join our weekly viral video charts, Holden helps out with parade festivities.

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Sage Automotive to pay $3.6 million to settle FTC charges

Sage Automotive and its owners have agreed to settle federal charges that the dealership group used deceptive and unfair sales and financing practices.

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AutoNews Now: VW open to talks with FCA

VW open to talks with FCA; Nakamura gave Nissan creativity, style and a funky Juke; Nissan marketing moves; Buick Regal replacements?; Puppy watch, Day 1.

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AutoNews Now: Trump expected to reopen MPG review

Trump expected to reopen MPG review; Volvo plans 250-mile EV; Tesla Model 3 hits street; Mobileye deal to hasten self-driving era?; Ford tests Smart Service kiosk; A special Toyota.

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Premium brands jump into mobile madness

The March Madness Live app and its growing contingent of viewers continue to be an increasingly important outlet for brands chasing viewers who aren't watching on TV.

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Boys are back at Bentley

The racing-driven marketing formula that helped build the Bentley legend back in the 1920s is enjoying another strong run now as CEO Wolfgang Duerheimer works to reinvigorate a brand that had gone stale.

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