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GM recalls 524,384 cars and SUVs globally in two actions

General Motors Co said on Friday it is recalling 524,384 cars and sport utility vehicles globally in two actions dealing with potential latch and loose part issues.

By Ben Klayman in Detroit; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama

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BMW, Mercedes standardize cars to help buyers and boost margins

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GM sees first European profit in 2016 after years of losses

By BEN KLAYMAN

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September U.S. car sales show industry still strong

By BERNIE WOODALL AND PAUL LIENERT

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Special Report: In foreign hands, British automakers overtake France

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Takata regional U.S. air bag recalls may include GM vehicles

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Safety group asks U.S. regulators for defect probe of Chrysler vehicles

A safety advocate group has petitioned U.S. regulators to open an investigation into an estimated 4.9 million Chrysler vehicles for issues that could lead to engine stalls and other problems, according to documents posted online by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

By Ben Klayman in Detroit; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn

Russian car market slump to spur dealership mergers

A slump in Russia's auto market will force the country's car dealers to merge to survive the downturn, the founder of major dealership Rolf said in an interview.

By GLEB STOLYAROV AND MARIA KISELYOVA

Deaths linked to GM ignition-switch defect rise to 23

The number of deaths linked to a faulty ignition switch in General Motors Co (GM.N) cars rose by two last week to 23, according to a report Monday from the lawyer overseeing a program set up to compensate accident victims.

By BEN KLAYMAN

GM compensation fund makes first offers to victims, gets more claims

The fund to compensate for deaths or injuries linked to General Motors Co (GM.N) vehicles with faulty ignition switches this week made its first cash offers to about 15 people, the office of the lawyer overseeing the program said on Wednesday.

By Bernie Woodall in Detroit; Editing by Lisa Shumaker

Hyundai Motor land bid sparks strikes, complicates labor talks

A $10 billion bid by Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) and two affiliates for a plot of land in Seoul could delay resolution of perennially contentious wage talks, with auto workers angered by news of the deal striking for a second day on Wednesday.

By Hyunjoo Jin; Additional reporting by Chris Lee; Editing by Tom Hogue

Ford to add 1,200 jobs, shift for Transit van assembly in Missouri

Ford Motor Co said on Thursday by year end it will add 1,200 jobs and a second shift to build the Transit commercial van at a plant in Missouri, making it the automaker's largest volume factory globally.

By Ben Klayman in Detroit; Editing by Lisa Shumaker