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Hyundai to Build EVs in U.S. Under $7.4B Spending Plan
Hyundai and Kia will monitor market conditions and the U.S. government’s EV policy as they finalize plans to enhance their U.S. production facilities and gradually expand local EV production.
By Jim Irwin • May 14, 2021 -
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Nissan, Brie Larson Top Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart – Again
According to an iSpot Ace Metrix survey, the Nissan spot scored above the norm for the auto industry for attention, likability and consumer desire.
By Jim Irwin • May 13, 2021 -
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
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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Refreshed ’22 VW Tiguan Arrives This Fall
Volkswagen announces a series of meaningful upgrades for the refreshed ’22 Tiguan that will go on sale in September, including a consolidated top trim level that offers better value.
By Tom Murphy • May 12, 2021 -
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Electric Porsche Macan Prototype Hits the Road
The battery-electric midsize CUV will be sold alongside gasoline-powered Macan models from 2023.
By Greg Kable • May 11, 2021 -
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Ford to Reveal All-Electric F-150 Lightning May 19
The reveal will take place at 9:30 p.m. EDT May 19 and will be broadcast live with more than 30 ways to watch across physical and digital platforms, including the Ford Facebook and YouTube channels, Twitter and key national publications.
By Jim Irwin • May 10, 2021 -
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Mercedes-Benz Unveils T-Class Multipurpose Vehicles
The MPV will come with gasoline, diesel and battery-electric drivetrains and goes on sale in Europe in 2022. North American sales are not planned.
By Greg Kable • May 10, 2021 -
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GM Expanding Canada Ops For EV Delivery Vans
GM will build electric vans for Federal Express in Ingersoll, ON, for its Bright Drop commercial vehicle venture. The Oshawa plant now being renovated will begin building fullsize pickups late this year rather than in the first part of 2022, Barra says.
By Joseph Szczesny • May 6, 2021 -
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EPA Rates VW Taos CUV at 31 MPG Combined
The EPA says buyers of the ’22 Taos front-wheel-drive model can save as much as $750 in fuel over five years compared to the national average new vehicle, while those who choose the AWD Taos can save as much as $250.
By Jim Irwin • May 6, 2021 -
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Ford Goes Off-Road With New Explorer Timberline SUV
The three-row Timberline will be a genuine off-road vehicle capable of handling rugged terrain, according to Lee Newcombe, Explorer marketing manager. It goes on sale this summer, with pricing starting at $45,765.
By Joseph Szczesny • May 5, 2021 -
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Nissan Holds Top Spot on Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
The No.1 ad for the week of April 26 is an upbeat commercial starring actress Brie Larson. She professes that driving used to be fun and “an act of inspiration,” and Nissan wants to bring that feeling back with a wide array of models suited for all terrains and drivers.
By Jim Irwin • May 5, 2021 -
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Ford Q1 Robust, But Chip Shortage Clouds Outlook
Ford CEO Jim Farley says the semiconductor shortage’s impact on production will continue to be felt well into second-half 2021 and could extend into 2022.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 30, 2021 -
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Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-in Hybrid Rugged But Well-Mannered
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid can commute, climb rocks and ford streams as well as any other Wrangler – and do so more smoothly, quietly and fuel-efficiently, at least for the first 20-plus miles. And the motor’s strong instant torque is a bonus both on- and off-road.
By Gary Witzenburg • April 30, 2021 -
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Volkswagen China Building Third BEV Plant
Construction at Volkswagen Anhui, on the site of a former JAC plant, includes brownfield repurposing and increased capacity from the establishment of a new body shop area.
By Paul Myles • April 30, 2021 -
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Hyundai Courts Gen Z Enthusiasts With ’22 Kona N
The new performance CUV is aimed at young singles and families to spark brand loyalty.
By Christian Wardlaw • April 29, 2021 -
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Honda’s ’22 Civic Refines Instead of Reinvents the Wheel
Better in nearly every way, the ’22 Honda Civic improves in the areas that matter most.
By Christian Wardlaw • April 28, 2021 -
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Actress Brie Larson Featured in Nissan’s Most-Seen Auto Ad
According to an iSpot Ace Metrix survey, the Nissan spot scored above the automotive ad average for various aspects including attention and likability.
By Jim Irwin • April 28, 2021 -
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Volkswagen Unveils All-Wheel-Drive ID.4 GTX
The battery-electric CUV gets a twin-motor all-wheel-drive performance boost.
By Greg Kable • April 27, 2021 -
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Subaru Again Leads Ranking of Most-Seen Auto Commercials
The No.1 ad for the week of April 12 is Subaru’s portrayal of one family’s trip down memory lane in their Forester. According to an iSpot Ace Metrix survey, this spot scored above the average for automotive ads in terms of watchability, relevance and likability.
By Jim Irwin • April 22, 2021 -
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Lexus Refreshes ES Luxury Sedan for 2022 Model Year
Highlights of the refreshed ’22 ES include new touchscreen functionality and positioning of the Lexus Multimedia Display, while the Lexus Safety System+ 2.5 is updated to standard on all trim levels.
By Jim Irwin • April 21, 2021 -
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All-Electric 2023 Cadillac Lyriq to Start at $59,990
Cadillac will begin taking reservations for the two-row CUV this September, and production will begin in late first-quarter 2022 at GM’s plant in Spring Hill, TN. Some 200 Cadillac dealers are surrendering franchises rather than commit to selling BEVs.
By Tom Murphy • April 21, 2021 -
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Audi A6 e-tron Concept Debuts at Shanghai Auto Show
The battery-electric sedan is due to go on sale in North America in 2022 as a direct rival to the Tesla Model S.
By Greg Kable • April 19, 2021 -
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Mercedes EQB Unveiled in Shanghai
The Tesla Model Y-rivaling electric CUV is planned for U.S. sale in 2022.
By Greg Kable • April 18, 2021 -
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Volkswagen Introduces New ID.6 Electric CUV
The German automaker’s third ID. badged model, which is slightly smaller than the U.S.-produced VW Atlas, will be produced and sold exclusively in China.
By Greg Kable • April 17, 2021 -
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GM, LG’s Ultium Battery Venture Expands to Spring Hill, TN
Part of GM’s $7 billion investment this year in zero-emission vehicle technology, the Tennessee plant will supply battery cells to Spring Hill Assembly, which GM said in October will build the Cadillac Lyriq EV.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 16, 2021 -
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Alfa Romeo’s New U.S. Chief Wants Dealers to Dive Into Digital
“I learned people are willing to shop digitally, but now they are expecting an experience,” says automotive veteran Larry Dominique.
By Steve Finlay • April 16, 2021
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