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Merged FCA, PSA to Be Called Stellantis
Names and logos of FCA’s and PSA’s individual brands will remain unchanged. A logo for Stellantis will be unveiled later.
By Jim Irwin • July 15, 2020 -
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Auto Dealers Successfully Challenge Volvo’s Subscription Plan
California trade association says an element of the program undercuts dealers.
By Steven Finlay • July 14, 2020 -
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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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BMW Reveals New iX3 With 285 Miles of Range
The X3-based electric vehicle will be produced in China for export but is not slated for sale in U.S.
By Greg Kable • July 14, 2020 -
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Ford Bronco Busts Free, Heads for Jeep Corral
Just in time for adventurers who want to take social distancing to the extreme by venturing far from civilization, Ford resurrects the Bronco to kick up dust at every Jeep Jamboree it can find.
By Tom Murphy • July 13, 2020 -
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Merger With PSA Could Bolster FCA in Russia
FCA’s Jeep brand is well-established in Russia. But the merger with PSA, whose brands include Peugeot, Citroen and Opel, would bring FCA within PSA’s broader distribution network and marketing reach.
By Eugene Gerden • July 13, 2020 -
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Audi Reveals New Q4 e-tron Sportback
Based on the dedicated MEB electric-car platform developed by parent Volkswagen, the new model will be a sporting sister to the more upright Q4 e-tron revealed as a concept at the 2019 Geneva auto show.
By Greg Kable • July 10, 2020 -
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GM’s Lawsuit Against FCA Hits Dead End
The complaint stemmed from a federal investigation that uncovered corrupt practices leading to the convictions of three FCA executives and 10 UAW officers.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 9, 2020 -
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Nissan, Brie Larson Still Lead Auto Ads Ranking
In Nissan’s No.1 commercial for the week of June 29, actress Brie Larson zooms through a city, showing off the ’20 Sentra’s rear automatic braking and Nissan Intelligent Mobility.
By Jim Irwin • July 9, 2020 -
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Mercedes S-Class Dramatically Expands MBUX Capabilities
It’s the augmented reality head-up display that could really set the new S-Class apart. The current MBUX system has integrated AR, but what Mercedes promises for the second-generation sounds equal parts futuristic and practical.
By Sebastian Blanco • July 9, 2020 -
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Ford Bringing 5G Technology to EV Production
Ford says 5G will enhance the connectivity of welding machines in the manufacture of electric vehicles whose batteries and electric motors require about 1,000 welds.
By Paul Myles • July 7, 2020 -
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Ford Goes ‘Wild’ Introducing 2021 Bronco
“Rugged vehicles are in our heritage and we see strong growth opportunities with this ever-more popular segment,” says Ford top executive Kumar Galhotra.
By Steven Finlay • July 6, 2020 -
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Kia Commits to Midsize Cars With New K5 Sedan
The all-new 2021 Kia K5, which replaces the Optima, features styling inspired by the automaker's Stinger sports car.
By Christian Wardlaw • July 2, 2020 -
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Volkswagen Simplifies Tiguan Lineup, Upgrades Tech for 2022
Highlights include a simplified trim level structure, subtle styling modifications, new interior controls and displays, and a next-generation infotainment system promising greater responsiveness and high-resolution graphics.
By Christian Wardlaw • June 30, 2020 -
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Automotive Market-Share Winners and Losers
Hyundai and its sister brand are top market-share gainers during tough times. Nissan lost the most ground.
By Steven Finlay • June 30, 2020 -
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Nissan Ranks First With Most-Seen Auto Ad
The commercial featuring actress Brie Larson generated the highest number of impressions across national broadcast and cable TV airings during the week of June 15-21.
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Coming to a Worksite Near You: All-new 2021 Ford F-150
On sale this fall, the redesign of America’s best-selling vehicle will come available in three cab styles, with three beds and in six trim levels with six available engines (including a hybrid), 11 grilles and 13 different aluminum or steel wheels.
By Tom Murphy • June 25, 2020 -
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Import-Steel Group Loses Tariff Legal Challenge
Ford estimates the various steel and aluminum tariffs increased its costs by $2 billion.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 24, 2020 -
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U.K. Auto Sector Stays Upbeat Despite Brexit, COVID-19
SMMT’s Mike Hawes calls the sector “fundamentally strong” despite Bentley, Aston Martin, McLaren, Honda, Nissan and Jaguar Land Rover cutting hundreds of jobs.
By Laura Syrett • June 23, 2020 -
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VW and Its Car Dealers A-OK with CPO
Certified pre-owned vehicles play “a major role in VW’s sales ecosystem,” says Volkswagen of America’s Michael Ashton.
By Steven Finlay • June 23, 2020 -
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Toyota Sweeps Annual OEM-Supplier Relations Study
Since the Plante Moran automotive consultancy’s Working Relations Index was launched in 2002, Toyota has taken first place every year except 2009 and 2010, when Honda was rated No.1.
By Jim Irwin • June 22, 2020 -
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Most-Seen Auto Ads Feature Lincoln, Lexus, Land Rover
In its first-place commercial for the week of June 8, Lincoln promotes virtual vehicle tours and remote purchasing in the interest of “making your life a bit more effortless.”
By Jim Irwin • June 18, 2020 -
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New Honda/Acura Airbag Goes Easier on Occupants
The redesigned 2021 Acura TLX gets world-first safety technology intended to mitigate potential brain injury.
By Jim Henry • June 18, 2020 -
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USMCA Presents Maze of Rules for U.S. Auto Industry
Matt Blunt, who heads a lobbying group representing the Detroit Three automakers, says the USMCA rules on labor value and regional origin are designed to achieve the Trump Admin.’s objective of boosting U.S. manufacturing.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 18, 2020 -
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BMW Unveils Facelifted M5
The sixth-generation performance sedan receives subtle styling updates.
By Greg Kable • June 16, 2020 -
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Refreshed Lexus IS Offers Track-Tested Luxury
Going on sale this fall in North America, the ’21 IS is the first new Lexus model developed at the Toyota Technical Center in Shimoyama, Japan, that opened last year.
By Sebastian Blanco • June 16, 2020
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