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BMW 7 Series Aims to Out-Tech Mercedes, Audi Luxury Sedans

That's the point: BMW's looks and design cues have reinforced a prestige image gained through engineering excellence. Eschewing a radical facelift for the new model, the German automaker has introduced a slew of technical innovations designed to …

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Keyless Ignition Defect: BMW, GM And Ford Among 10 Automakers Sued In US By 28 …

U.S. consumers sued ten of the world's largest automakers on Wednesday, claiming that they hid the risks involved with carbon monoxide poisoning in over 5 million vehicles with keyless ignitions. In this picture, a group of Chevrolet Camaro is seen at …

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The Very Hopeful Economics Of Obamacare's Cadillac Tax

An interesting little point about the economics assumed by the “cadillac tax” in the ACA, or Obamacare. Please note, this isn't about the reforms themselves, nor what we should be doing about health care. That's not my remit at all. However, there's a …

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The Republican Cadillac Tax

Beginning in 2018, high-cost, private sector health plans will be subject to a special levy, popularly known as the “Cadillac plan” tax. Under a provision of the Affordable Care Act, health plans must pay a tax equal to 40 percent of each employee's …

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Fiat Chrysler Outlines Vehicle Strategy to Dealers

A plug-in hybrid-electric version of a minivan, a segment where Fiat Chrysler is strong, was shown to dealers Tuesday, and that could help the company better address emissions standards. Write to Jeff Bennett at jeff.bennett@wsj.com and Christina …

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Why employers are really cutting healthcare (it's not Obamacare's Cadillac tax)

For employers, the big ogre still lurking in the mists of the Affordable Care Act is the so-called Cadillac health plan tax, a levy on employer-sponsored health insurance plans valued above a certain threshold. The tax starts in 2018, when the …

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Obamacare Cadillac tax's secret threat

If you like your flexible spending account … you might not be able to keep your flexible spending account. Obamacare's looming "Cadillac tax" on high-cost health plans threatens to hit 1 in 4 U.S. employers when it takes effect in 2018—and will …

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Audi's next A7 will get a more emotional look and it could spawn a four-door sedan

Audi is in the early stages of developing the second-gen A7, and a report coming out of Germany finds the Volkswagen-owned company has big changes in store for its next four-door coupe. Audi insiders openly admit that one of the main issues with the …

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Chrysler 200s recalled

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the C4 connector using a 12 wire split kit for 3.6L engines, or replace the transmission wiring harness for 2.4L engines, free of charge. The parts needed for the recall are currently unavailable …

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Obamacare's Cadillac Tax Is A Clunker

The Cadillac tax is meant to lower the nation's healthcare tab by discouraging companies from offering overly generous health plans. But Obamacare's many mandates will eventually make every plan so costly that it qualifies as “overly generous.”.

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Audi e-Tron Quattro Concept Shown In Newly Released Sketch

An official sketch of the exterior of the Audi e-Tron Quattro concept SUV has been released by the German automaker, showcasing a rough idea of what the 500 kilometer-range (~311 mile) electric SUV may end up looking like. With the official unveiling …

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IndyCar: Honda, Chevrolet looking at five-year contract extensions

LONG POND, Pennsylvania – Both Honda and Chevrolet have agreed to terms on a five-year extension to their manufacturer agreements to remain with INDYCAR, although Honda has yet to finalize the extension with the racing series. Honda's current …

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Chevrolet finds cause and solution for Corvette Z06 engine problem

Oh, the car was a thrill. With 650 horsepower worth of stomach-churning acceleration, a top speed of over 200 mph and more lateral grip than a wall could provide, it was world class in all respects. Unfortunately, its monstrous, supercharged 6.2-liter …

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Tesla Eats Into BMW, Mercedes, Audi High-Margin Sales As Germans Miscue

BMW, VW's Audi and Porsche , and Mercedes have invested huge sums to produce plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, but one German expert believes this is a big mistake, and Tesla Motors TSLA -5.22%' all electric approach is already eating into their high …

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Audi set to rival Tesla's Model X with electric SUV

In a release, Audi said that the car – which will have a lithium-ion battery – will have an SUV body and a "flat, coupe-like cabin" with a spacious interior that can carry four people. Tesla say on their website that their Model X – which will be …

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Chevy announces 2016 Camaro pricing

General Motors Co.'s Chevrolet brand Friday said its sixth-generation 2016 Chevy Camaro will start about $2,000 higher than its current entry, with the 1LT model beginning at $26,695. The more powerful 2016 Camaro SS starts at $37,295 for the 1SS trim.

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Cadillac Has New Boss, New Address and Big Plans

Can a South African-born former Audi executive, who recently spurned Japanese masters in Hong Kong, lead a Detroit luxury brand back to greatness — and from a new base in Manhattan? Johan de Nysschen and Cadillac are about to find out. After a string …

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Scott Sturgis/Driver's Seat: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray convertible offers a …

Shifty: The Corvette was my first foray into a 7-speed manual. The tightly spaced gears were an enthusiast's dream. The clutch engaged at a comfortable point and never tired my left foot. Chevrolet was thoughtful enough to have the gear engaged show up …

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Audi's all-electric concept SUV is already being called a Tesla killer

The e-tron quattro concept vehicle, described by Audi as a sporty SUV, is the company's first large-series electric car. Audi, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group VLKAY -0.94% , will unveil the e-tron quattro concept at the International Motor Show 2015 …

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GM may import a Buick built in China

General Motors may be the first U.S. automaker to build a car in China and sell it in the U.S. market. IHS Automotive says its analysis leads it to believe GM is planning to start shipping a small SUV, the Buick Envision, back to the U.S. by next year …

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'Under The Hood' Insight On The Marketing Behind The Great Buick Turnaround

As a marketer, I'm really fascinated by those few companies that are able to dramatically shift consumer beliefs and behavior. One of the most interesting recent examples of this is … Buick. Yes, Buick. To elaborate, I love cars. Not jewelry or …

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Buick crossover: Imported from China or US-built ?

General Motors' Buick brand wants to begin selling in the U.S. a compact crossover made in China by the end of 2016. That presents a potentially thorny problem in the midst of the company's negotiations with the UAW. Or it could be an opportunity for …

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Making The Most Of Life In A C10 Chevy

I love creating videos of all things custom, which is in fact what I do for a living with my company, Grindertv. That's enough about me – let's get straight to the point of this feature: an amazing 1965 Chevy C10 built by Eddie, better known as 'Eddie …

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GM may export China-made Buick to US

General Motors is close to becoming the first major automaker to sell a China-made vehicle in the U.S. in a move that could fuel political consternation over the decline of the American manufacturing sector. Industry analysts expect that the automaker …

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Small firm has big contract for Hummer, BMW parts

Unless there's a loud rattle, probably not much thought goes into the mechanics of an BMW X5 as it purrs down the highway. The vehicle's all-wheel xDrive system seamlessly transfers power from the rear to the front axle with the help of a transfer case …

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2016 BMW X1 With Third-Row Seats Spy Shots

BMW has already taken the wraps off its second-generation X1 compact crossover, but there's a new seven-seat variant that's yet to be revealed. This may look like one of the many prototypes that we previously saw for the five-seat X1, but if you look …

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'Buick Town' brings classic car owners to birthplace of GM during Back to the …

FLINT, MI – Along Water Street, shadowed by the 133-year-old birthplace of General Motors, sat plenty of Buick owners eager to show off their classic cars in a relaxed environment. While Water Street wasn't nearly as busy as Saginaw Street during the …

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Chrysler recalling 85816 Chrysler 200 sedans, do you own one?

DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler is recalling 85,816 Chrysler 200 sedans globally because of an electrical problem that could cause the vehicles to stall. The recall affects certain 2015 Chrysler 200 midsize cars. Almost all were sold in the U.S., but the …

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Fiat Chrysler recalling 85816 Chrysler 200 sedans

DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler is recalling 85,816 Chrysler 200 sedans globally because of an electrical problem that could cause the vehicles to stall. The recall affects certain 2015 Chrysler 200 midsize cars. Almost all were sold in the U.S., but the …

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BMW brings superhot special M4 coupe to US

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Americans are finally going to get a shot at owning one of Europe's hottest sports coupes. For the first time, BMW is going to bring one of the special performance versions of its already hot M4 to the U.S. In Europe, BMW has …

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Fiat Chrysler to be part of Star Wars marketing force

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will be part of the marketing force behind the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" movie that opens in December. The automaker, known for partnering with movie studios, stars and musicians, is one of seven global companies that …

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Modern classic: Have a new 1950s Chevy built to order

So you like the looks of the classic cars flowing up and down Woodward Avenue, but you're hooked on the modern reliability and convenience? Let me introduce you to Chris Sondles. He'll build you a brand-new 1955, 1956 or 1957 Chevy, or sell you the …

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Daily Driver: 2016 Audi A7

This is Seyth with Autoblog, and I'm in the 2016 Audi A7 3.0. It's interesting, initially, I thought that I wouldn't do any kind of video review on this car because I've already done reviews on the Audi RS7 and the Audi S7. I didn't want to be overly …

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