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Toyota Localizing Hybrid Transaxle Production in U.S.

Work on the facilities begins this year with a scheduled completion date of 2020.

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Delphi Names Electronics Unit Aptiv

The spin-off powertrain unit of the U.K.-based parts-making giant is renamed Delphi Technologies.

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Digital Customers Want Full Monty of Functionality

“Are we going to step over profit dollars (from F&I and accessories) to get to the dimes of front-end gross?” asks Max Steckler of CDK Global.

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Audi, VW Mount Korea Comeback as Dieselgate Fades

Most of the basic Audi and VW models whose sales in Korea were banned in July 2016 have completed recall requirements and are ready to return to market. Several new models have met emissions tests and new, experienced leadership is heading the company.

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Nissan Rogue Spot Tops List of Most-Watched Car Ads

The week of Sept. 18-24 was the second in a row to find Nissan atop the chart with its upbeat spot with a video-game feel. A young man cycles through color options for his Rogue before driving to meet his date with the help of special features.

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Seat Maker Adient Completes Acquisition of Futuris

Futuris operates 15 facilities in North America and Asia and provides full seating systems, seat frames, seat trim, headrests, armrests and seat bolsters. Its primary North American customers include Tesla, Ford and General Motors.

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