AutoNews Now: Ford challenging 'Lynk and CO' trademark

Ford challenging Geely's use of 'Lynk & CO' name; Accusations fly ahead of UAW vote at Nissan; Widow of UAW official arraigned; Suppliers: Rein in the robo-car regulations.

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Does Lynk and CO sound like Lincoln? Ford thinks so

Ford is challenging Geely Holding Group's trademark application for its new Lynk and CO brand, alleging the name sounds too similar to its Lincoln Motor Co. luxury brand.

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Rolls gets personal with new Phantom

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled its new Phantom in London last week. It is the first Rolls to be built on the U.K. automaker's in-house aluminum platform.

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AutoNews Now: How the Detroit riots changed the auto industry

How the Detroit riots changed the auto industry; FCA cleared to sell '17 diesels; Renault-Nissan leads at halftime; Tesla Model 3 'handover' prep; Rolls-Royce Phantom's aluminum bones.

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AutoNews Now: Sergio on succession, spinoffs and smoking

FCA's Marchionne on succession, spinoffs and smoking; Ford seat belt callback; Aston Martin decries Britain ban, Nissan supports it; Robocar bill advances; Oilman prepares to plug in.

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AutoNews Now: Ex-FCA exec, widow of UAW VP indicted

Ex-FCA exec, widow of UAW official accused of payoff scheme; Hackett: 'A lot of work to do' at Ford; Porsche keeps appeal crown; Jitters for Tesla buyers.

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Mercedes showcases its pickup

Mercedes-Benz has finally added a pickup to its lineup and people have taken notice.

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AutoNews Now: GM's inventory slim-down plan

GM's inventory slim-down plan; BMW's Willisch retiring; Quick CAFE-goal revision?; VW exec to plead guilty; Tesla Model S regains top rating; New roles for Andersson, Nardelli.

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Tesla Model S regains top safety rating with software update, Consumer Reports says

Tesla provided an over-the-air update in July to its software on the Model S to include automatic emergency braking at highway speeds.

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AutoNews Now: Demon drawing devilishly high markups

Dodge Demon drawing devilishly high markups; Ford's 4-second 'Stang; Paying the price to ride up high; Automakers preparing to show the money; Tesla seats go vegan.

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AutoNews Now: Fewer GM car sales, more worries for UAW?

Fewer GM car sales, more worries for UAW?; Suppliers wary of 'BAT'; Ford trying to avoid recall; GT deliveries delayed; JLR opens engine plant in China; Musk's tweet premature?

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GM puts the brakes on portions of headquarters project

GM has mothballed plans for one of the more eye-catching portions of its 120,000-square-foot addition and renovation of its world headquarters, the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit.

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AutoNews Now: Bold claims ahead of Nissan-UAW vote

Accusation, denial as Nissan-UAW vote nears; BMW's Robertson retiring; F-150 joins police lineup; Buick targets Audi, Acura; Not plugging FCA's plug-in; Porsche win; Honors for Welburn, Roush.

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First Shift: Volvo to invest in sibling Lynk and CO

Volvo to invest in sibling Lynk and CO; Audi in hot water over ad; Judge allows VW bondholder suit to proceed; NAFTA talks to begin mid-August; Next Nissan Leaf to sport 'e-Pedal.'

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Chrysler will only tout minivan's electric plug in California

Fiat Chrysler has taken a curious approach to marketing the only minivan in the U.S. that can run on a rechargeable battery: just call the Pacifica model a hybrid, and leave out the plug-in part.

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AutoNews Now: Chevy store, ravaged by fire, soldiers on

Chevy store, ravaged by fire, soldiers on; Lease penetration falls; GM wins ignition case; Robo-car bill advances; BMW backs Shift; Truck, brake innovators; Buick's '18 Regal GS.

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Buyers facing fewer scripted FandI pitches

Word tracks, once a standard in the FandI industry, may be falling by the wayside, and for good reason, according to a recent survey and FandI experts.

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Chevy bowtie hides behind oval wrap

Chevrolet mocks up a Silverado to look like an F-150 in the latest video to top our viral video charts.

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AutoNews Now: Diesel dilemmas for Daimler, Porsche

Diesel dramas: Daimler recalls 3 million Benzes, Porsche considers ditching, Cities mull bans; Promises made to keep Toyota?; Worker hurt at Volvo S.C. site; Microsoft-Baidu deal.

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Audi made an ad in China comparing a wife to a used car -- it's not going over well

In an Audi commercial from China, a mother-in-law interrupts a wedding ceremony to inspect the bride, checking whether she's up to standard. The scene was used in an ad promoting used Audis.

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BMW names new ad agency in Canada as U.S. review looms

Interpublic Group's FCB has been named agency of record for BMW in Canada, months before the luxury automaker is expected to launch a U.S. review.

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Chrysler Pacifica cruises down Sesame Street in new partnership

Chrysler's line of family-friendly vehicles are cruising down "Sesame Street" as part of a new sponsorship deal with the show.

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AutoNews Now: Product-lean Chrysler dips below Audi

Product-lean Chrysler dips below Audi in U.S. sales; Kona gives Hyundai new face; Weed stashed in shipment of Fusions; High expectations, 'emotional hardship' for Tesla's Musk.

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Kelley Blue Book launches national TV campaign

Kelley Blue Book, in its new ad campaign, is trying to tell customers that it can do more than give them the fair market value for their vehicle.

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Other states join N.Y. in attack on dealership performance ratings

A year after a New York dealership won a court battle over GM's use of sales-effectiveness ratings, the ruling's impact is still reverberating across the country.

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Chevy pokes a hole in Ford's truck, again

Last year, Chevrolet showed that a metal toolbox dropped into the bed of the aluminum-bodied Ford F-150 could tear the lightweight metal.

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Toyota turns heads with Camry campaign

Toyota launches the redesigned Camry in Japan under the banner "Beautiful Monster" in a bid to break the mold and rekindle sagging sedan sales.

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AutoNews Now: 'Redefining' Honda Accord

'Redefining' Honda Accord: Sedan gets sportier look; More emissions scrutiny for Daimler; Another Hyundai strike?; Europe sales growth eases; Toyota tops in 49 countries.

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VW in, Mercedes out as German soccer team sponsor

Volkswagen is replacing Mercedes as the main sponsor of Germany's national soccer team. VW has signed a five-year contract starting in January 2019.

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First Shift: Jag E-Pace flips its way into SUV market

Jag E-Pace flips its way into SUV market - literally; FCA recalls 1.33M vehicles, Honda recalls 1.15M Accords; Mazda puts Japanese twist on Hispanic-market ads; More spectrum for safety.

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VW will replace Mercedes as German soccer team sponsor

Volkswagen is replacing Mercedes as the main sponsor of Germany's national soccer team. VW has signed a five-year contract starting in January 2019.

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AutoNews Now: Dueling makeovers for Camry, Accord

A rare rival re-do: Dueling makeovers for Camry, Accord; Jag E-Pace enters hot compact SUV race; Used-car 'time bomb'?; Self-driving tolls and throws; Mustang ice cream treat.

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Hyundai marketing chief defends NFL deal

The Automotive News article "Hyundai's False Start" published in the July 10 issue did not provide a balanced look at Hyundai's NFL partnership. Our marketing strategy has evolved for the modern shopper.

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Mazda targets Hispanics #8230; in Japanese?

Mazda is tripling its investment in Hispanic marketing, but the automaker is speaking as much Japanese as Spanish as it kicks off the effort targeting the key demographic.

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AutoNews Now: High-stakes game for automakers

Study: Many contenders, few winners in next-gen car tech; Ride-hailing vs. car-sharing; Audi: States must OK use of hands-free tech; Demon indemnity; Toddler has knack for nameplates.

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Auto financing via smartphone is smart move

Consumers have long been able to check their credit and get preapproved for financing through a dealership or lender website, but getting approved on-the-go through mobile devices may become many consumers' first choice when considering an auto loan.

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