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The Canadian auto union picks GM as a strike target

The head of Unifor, the Canadian auto workers union is focusing on General Motors as this year’s strike target in negotiations. Any walkout at GM Canada would be felt almost immediately in America. Workers at GM in Canada make several key engines that are used in Silverados, Tahoes and Camaros so any shortages could quickly stall American plants.
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By: Mary Conway

At Last, VW Gains Solid Diesel Foothold With Acquisition of Navistar

With the acquisition of 16.6 percent of Navistar International, Volkswagen has gained a foothold in a major North American diesel market, something it had sought before the entangling Dieselgate affair.
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By: Marc Stern

Near record annual car sales lead to accelerated depreciation in some segments

For the second month in a row we’re hearing from Black Book Market Insights, that vehicle depreciation rates are accelerating. What’s causing it, and how does this downturn impact you?
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By: Parks McCants

High Performance Cadillac Buyers Get Free Track School

General Motors has announced that those folks who buy a brand new Cadillac CTS-V or ATS-V will get a free two-day course at Spring Mountain Motor Resort in Las Vegas, where they will learn from skilled racing instructors how to best handle their high performance luxury cars – and it is free (for the most part)!
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By: Patrick Rall

Land Rover Publishes An Image of Next Discovery... And That's About It

Auto show season is upon us. How do we know this? Automakers are beginning to send out teasers or revealing their new vehicles before the various shows.
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By: Will Maley

New Shelby Mustang GTE Looks Awesome, but it's Expensive

The folks at Shelby American have rolled out the information on their new Ford Mustang GTE package and while I love the look of the appearance-heavy package, I don’t like the price – as for $17,999 for the components alone, the new Mustang GTE is a pricey option for someone who wants a unique pony car.
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By: Patrick Rall

2016 Honda Civic trim variants can be confusing for new car buyers

With the expansion of a Honda Sensing ™ active safety option across many 2016 Civic trim levels, buyer beware! It’s up to you to know what you’re buying at the close of sale.
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By: Parks McCants

All-Wheel Drive Dodge Challenger Coming this Fall

FCA featured an all-wheel drive Dodge Challenger Concept called the GT AWD last year at the SEMA Show and according to the crew at Automotive News, that all-wheel drive muscle car will become a production reality starting later this year – although it is unclear which engine will be tucked under the hood.
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By: Patrick Rall

Why Subaru do Motorsport's WRX STI Departs From the Traditional World Rally Blue

The Subaru WRX STI rallycar has always been the traditional Subaru World Rally Blue. Why is Subaru Australia changing it?
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By: Denis Flierl