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Chevrolet Trailblazer Expands GM’s Russian Lineup
Chevrolet has two independent dealer networks in Russia, one of which specializes in the sale of budget models, while the other is focused on the premium segment of the market with models such as the Trailblazer, Traverse and Tahoe.
By Eugene Gerden • Oct. 6, 2021 -
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Ford Investing in EV Training for Workers at New Plants
Ford says it is setting up a pilot program in Texas, one of the largest markets for the company’s iconic pickup trucks, to train technicians to service battery-electric vehicles such the new F-150 Lightning.
By Joseph Szczesny • Oct. 4, 2021 -
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Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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New Jeep Spot Most-Watched Automotive Ad
Jeep swapped out one most-viewed ad for another for the week of Sept. 20, with its “The Best Things” spot for the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer taking over the top spot from the now-departed (from the top five) “Wildly Civilized.”
By Jim Irwin • Oct. 1, 2021 -
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Stellantis Sees (RED) as a Worthy Cause
The French-Italian-American automaker pledges at least $4 million from the sale of special edition Jeeps, Rams and Fiats.
By Steve Finlay • Sept. 30, 2021 -
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Record Ford Investment Will Build Pickup, Battery Plants
Ford’s $7 billion portion of the $11.4 billion investment in the Tennessee and Kentucky plants is the largest manufacturing investment in the company’s 118-year history. Joint-venture partner SK Innovation is putting up the other $4.4 billion.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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Ex-Nissan CEO Ghosn Working Way Through Legal Maze
“We are discovering more and more things all the time,” Carlos Ghosn tells Wards via a Zoom interview from his home in Beirut. “More documents and more people starting to talk about what happened.”
By Roger Schreffler • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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Volkswagen Facing More Diesel Woes
An adviser to a European Union court hands down a finding suggesting certain software used in VW diesel engines does not conform to the letter of the law.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 27, 2021 -
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Three Newcomers Debut on Most-Watched Auto Ads List
Lincoln’s “Where Does the Stress Go” stands out as the ad with the most financial backing at $3.2 million in estimated national spend. Most of that went to NFL programming on CBS, which delivered the second-highest number of views for the ad, after NBC’s Today.
By Jim Irwin • Sept. 23, 2021 -
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Refreshed ’22 Honda Passport Offers Off-Road Trim
The ’22 Passport will be available in Honda’s just-announced TrailSport configuration, and all models will get more aggressive styling.
By Chris Teague • Sept. 23, 2021 -
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Ford Bronco Raptor Coming; Expedition SUV Updated
Ford is preparing three new versions of the Expedition SUV for 2022, including a Timberline Edition, described as the most capable off-roader; the Stealth, which will offer the most power; and a Platinum Edition with features such as Amazon Fire TV.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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Acura Keeps Things Quiet Inside Refreshed ’22 RDX
Arriving at dealers nationwide beginning Nov. 2, the 5-passenger RDX features a retuned suspension and standard technology including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration as well as built-in Amazon Alexa.
By Jim Irwin • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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Manley Leaving Stellantis to Take Over at AutoNation
At Stellantis, Manley was in charge of the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram brands that comprised the Chrysler unit of Fiat Chrysler.
By Jim Irwin • Sept. 21, 2021 -
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Ford to Double Output as Lightning Strikes With Electric Pickup
The automaker is investing in tooling that will double planned output of the new battery-powered truck in its first full year. Ford says it has 150,000 orders for the Lightning, with that number rising daily.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Chevrolet’s Dog-Like Cat Debuts Among Most-Viewed Auto Ads
Over half of the collective ad budget among the five most-viewed automotive commercials went to NFL football opening week games.
By Jim Irwin • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Ford Names Apple Veteran Field Chief Technology Officer
At Apple, Doug Field had been vice president-special projects, which put him close to the Apple Car project. Apple’s automotive strategy has never quite jelled, although the company’s patent filings indicate keen interest in the technology needed for self-driving cars.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Car Dealership Group Joins GM Program to Train Auto Techs
“I told him, ‘We want to help. We’re all in.’” LaFontaine Automotive Group’s Mike Zasadny says of a conversation with the superintendent of Ecorse Public Schools about its Certified Automotive Tech Program.
By Steve Finlay • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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Mazda Refreshes CX-5 CUV for 2022
Besides major styling and ride-quality updates to the CX-5, Mazda says says i-Activ all-wheel drive will be standard across the entire CX lineup in the U.S. for the 2022 model year.
By Jim Irwin • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Porsche Unveils Mission R Battery-Electric Race Car Concept
Porsche design director Michael Mauer hints at similarities in styling between the new race car and the next-generation 718 Cayman due in 2022 and planned to be sold with the choice of either a combustion engine or battery-electric powertrain.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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Mercedes-Benz Electrifies G-Class SUV
Rugged electric-powered Concept EQG previews similarly styled production model due out in 2024.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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Toyota Makes Big Commitment to Batteries, But Remains Cautious on BEVs
The automaker expects to add 70 production lines by 2030 to bring battery capacity to 200 GWh annually, but BEV volume will account for only about 25% of Toyota’s electrified-vehicle mix.
By David Zoia • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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It’s All About Connectivity in Renault Mégane BEV
The Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric unveiled at this week’s IAA Munich International Motor Show delivers an in-cabin user experience designed to woo consumers of Generation X and younger who depend on an extensive digital life.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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BMW Reveals CO2-Neutral Car of the Future
Compact i Vision Circular crossover concept, revealed at this week's IAA auto show in Munich, aims to be 100% recycled and recyclable.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 6, 2021 -
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Mercedes-Maybach Concept EQS SUV Revealed in Munich
The production version of the upmarket battery-electric SUV will arrive in North American showrooms in 2023.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 5, 2021 -
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Mercedes-Benz EQE Battery-Electric Arrives
New four-door electric sedan to challenge Tesla Model S with an initial 288 hp and 410-mile WLTP range.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 5, 2021 -
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Audi Reveals New 711-hp Grandsphere Concept
The svelte sedan concept, a radical departure from the existing range-topping Audi four-door, previews the electric-powered successor to the A8.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 2, 2021
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