AutoNews Now: Toyota off-road concept evokes FJ Cruiser

From LA Auto Show: Toyota off-road concept evokes FJ Cruiser, Hyundai dives into compact CUV market, Porsche times four, Honda grabs green prize; GM plans mass robocar rollout by 2019.

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How Ford plans to market the gasoline-electric F-150

Ford, despite customer priorities for trucks, is plowing ahead with a gasoline-electric version of the crazy-popular F-150, the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. since the Reagan administration.

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Ford looks beyond longtime ad agency WPP; hires new firm for some Lincoln work

Ford has moved outside of longtime ad agency WPP for help on a new campaign for the 2018 Lincoln Navigator, tapping New York firm Laundry Service.

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AutoNews Now: Stretched Lexus, plug-in BMW roadster

From LA Auto Show: Lexus stretches RX; BMW plugs roadster into i8 lineup; Benz revamps CLS coupe; Kia Stinger battles Accord, Camry for Car of Year; Alfa contends for utility crown.

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Speed hurts quality at Tesla, some workers say

After Tesla's Model S sedans and Model X crossovers roll off the company's assembly line, the electric vehicles usually make another stop -- for repairs, nine current and former employees have told Reuters.

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How an airport argument reinforced Lincoln's decision to kill the MK names

Lincoln marketing chief Robert Parker received validation for the Lincoln moniker change following an argument he observed at the airport.

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Lincoln rebrands MKX as Nautilus as brand drops confusing MK name

Say hello to the Lincoln Nautilus and goodbye to the brand's "MK" naming scheme that some customers still haven't deciphered after more than a decade.

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Porsche's championship year tops viral list

Porsche's celebration of its FIA World Endurance Championship topped our list of viral videos for the week.

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AutoNews Now: Spiffs add cheer to Nov. U.S. sales

Strong Nov. expected for U.S. sales; Detroit show to get a luxury boost; Welburn: Robocars a 'very cool' challenge for designers; What auto execs told Pence; A heli-skiing All-Star.

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Bugatti's sales chief quits to head luxury beds brand

Bugatti's sales and marketing chief, Stefan Brungs, is leaving to take up a new position as CEO of bedding specialists Bico in Switzerland. Brungs led prelaunch marketing campaign for the Chiron supercar.

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AutoNews Now: Opioid addiction on the factory floor

Increasing number of autoworkers addicted to opioids; Dealer rift over Genesis split; Mazda's U.S.-aimed SUV; L.A. auto show preview; Pence meets with Detroit 3.

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CarGurus IPO reveals investors' enthusiasm

CarGurus and its rivals point to its successful IPO as evidence of the rising interest among investors in third-party shopping sites.

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Jeremy Tucker named Automotive News All Star

Nissan has found a sweet spot with the Rogue, and Jeremy Tucker has helped push the crossover to the masses in a series of high-profile promotions.

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Christian Meunier named Automotive News All Star

Christian Meunier spent most of this year pursuing an aggressive agenda #8212; no less than rewiring Nissan Division's U.S. marketing structure.

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AutoNews Now: Why scandal-plagued Uber is still 'attractive'

Why scandal-plagued Uber is still 'attractive'; Lyft lands AV permit; NADA's floorplan fight; Tesla's speedy cash burn; Detroit dealer-turned-diplomat?

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Audi races to the mall

Audi's off to the races this holiday season.

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AutoNews Now: Key Safety signs final deal to buy Takata

Key Safety signs final deal to buy Takata; Sign of progress for Tesla reservation holders?; Aston Vantage undergoes radical redesign; Subaru Ascent spied; Infiniti teases new model.

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AutoNews Now: Uber buying 24,000 self-driving Volvos

Uber buying 24,000 Volvos for robotaxi fleet; Mahindra details Detroit factory plans; Safety group urges Pacifica probe; Honda enlists Facebook tech; Ford plans plug-in cop car.

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GM's parting with Russia has been such sweet sorrow

General Motors pulled out of Russia in 2015, but still does pretty well there.

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Accord and Camry midsize sedans draw full-size marketing push

The marketing efforts underway at Toyota and Honda aren't just about the horse race or bragging rights.

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How factory can help turn browsers into buyers

A study points to a lack of coordination between automakers and retailers on presenting inventory, messaging, search engine marketing and website layouts.

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AutoNews Now: Tesla truck: Game-changer or distraction?

Tesla truck a game-changer or distraction?; VW's five-year, $40B EV plan; Report: Porsche mulling hybrid 911; Toyota, Suzuki to sell EVS in India; JLR robocar hits London streets.

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AutoNews Now: Search for answers on exploding sunroofs

Senators seek answers on exploding sunroofs; Elon Musk opens up in Rolling Stone interview; Daimler joins Israel's auto-tech rush; Why BMW's pumped about poo.

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Facebook updates ad features to convert mobile shoppers

Facebook has updated two of the platform's ad tools to better serve the auto industry in its quest to reach mobile shoppers.

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AutoNews Now: Cordray to step down from CFPB

Cordray to step down from CFPB; GM plans new EV platform, lower-cost batteries; Lincoln, Benz, Buick win in sales satisfaction; Hyundai light-truck blitz; Hard road for Tesla semi?

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Kia highlights access to Malaria treatment

In the latest video to join our viral video chart, Hyundai brings out the big guns: Kids.

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Why there might be hope for millennials renting cars

I rented a car for the first time and it wasn't bad, perhaps signaling hope that millennials will use rental cars.

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AutoNews Now: Perfect time to lure Tesla fans?

Perfect time to lure Tesla fans?; Alabama, N. Carolina said to be on Toyota-Mazda short list; Volvo drops 'Hannity'; Matter of trust for suppliers; 24 hours in life of Aston's CEO.

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Volvo pulls ads from Hannity show amid Moore sex scandal coverage

Swedish automaker Volvo Car USA has pulled advertising from the Sean Hannity's Fox News show, the automaker confirmed on Twitter Monday night.

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AutoNews Now: Price-fixing payouts for dealers

Price-fixing payouts for dealers; 'Book by Cadillac' expands; Slowdown in CPO sales; Ford, Lincoln captives capture top ratings; Geely's flying-car buy; CarMax makes tasty offer.

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Ford's Marakby says computing power key to self-driving success

Sherif Marakby, the head of Ford's electrified and self-driving vehicle development, said one challenge in developing autonomous vehicles is getting enough computing power to support them.

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Chevy celebrates its 'Truck Legends' in centennial campaign

The program began at the State Fair of Texas in September 2016 and, after drawing a quick following, was expanded nationally.

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Buick-GMC won't change what's working

Phil Brook started leading the brands' marketing in April amid a product blitz, including Buick's Avenir subbrand, and a restructuring of its agency business.

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Nissan seeks to spread 'Star Wars' stardust across lineup

For the latest Star Wars tie-in, dealers had a challenge for Nissan's marketing brass: How could they spread the fervor across the Nissan lineup?

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Lexus acquires naming rights to Detroit velodrome

Toyota's Lexus brand is acquiring the naming rights to a new $4 million indoor sports complex in Detroit with a 545-foot cycling velodrome.

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AutoNews Now: Ford's goal: Make the iPhone of robocars

Ford's goal: Make the iPhone of robocars; A bionic boost for Ford factory workers; New Korean brand for U.S.?; Uber's latest setback in London; Veterans Day salute.

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AutoNews Now: Car ownership alive and well, Ghosn says

Car ownership alive and well, Ghosn says; Uber's new cultural norms; Early hit for robo-shuttle; Humvee builder sues over video game; Accord accumulates 141K miles, 4 million views.

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