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Daimler AG, the maker of Mercedes-Benz cars, responded to continued pressure from the Trump administration on auto makers, saying Tuesday it is increasing the amount of parts it uses from American-based supplier factories.

Prices at the pump merely ticked higher leading into Memorial Day, even as more Americans hit the road for the holiday weekend.

General Motors Co said on Saturday that proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services has recommended that shareholders vote against a slate of directors proposed by hedge fund Greenlight Capital and reject the hedge fund's plan to divide GM shares into two classes.

Chancellor Angela Merkel pushed back on Friday against renewed criticism of Germany's trade surplus from U.S. President Donald Trump, who told EU officials Germany was "very bad" on trade and suggested it was selling too many cars in the United States.

President Donald Trump has said Germans are "bad" for having a large trade surplus with the United States, drawing attention to a contentious issue at a summit of world leaders where trade is already a sticking point.

BMW is recalling more than 45,000 older 7-Series cars in the U.S. because the doors can open unexpectedly while they're being driven.

BMW is recalling more than 45,000 older 7-Series cars in the U.S. because the doors can open unexpectedly while they're being driven.

In 2014, Infiniti leased more than 28,000 Q50 luxury sedans for as little as $329 per month in a growing U.S. market.

Summer travelers may well find themselves stuck in long security lines and squeezed into cramped seats.

Memorial Day is often referred to as the kickoff of summer and this year it looks like people are kicking the season off with a getaway.

Memorial Day is often referred to as the kickoff of summer and this year it looks like people are kicking the season off with a getaway.

A jury has awarded nearly $256.5 million to a California auto dealership owner who claimed Nissan had a secret plan to put him out of business during the recession.

A jury has awarded nearly $256.5 million to a California auto dealership owner who claimed Nissan had a secret plan to put him out of business during the recession.

General Motors Co. was accused in a lawsuit by owners of diesel-powered trucks of using illegal emissions software that allowed the vehicles to bypass government emissions tests and pollute far beyond legal limits on the road.

More executives changes are coming at the automaker.

More executives changes are coming at the automaker.

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.

The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday: Intuit Inc., up $8.68 to $137.83