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    The Action Heats Up Next Year, Ford Tells Car Dealers

    “Seriously, after this year I’m confident there is nothing we can’t do,” says Ford executive Mark LaNeve.

    By • Nov. 24, 2020
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    GM Drops Support for White House in California Clean-Air Clash

    In a letter to environmental groups, GM Chairman Mary Barra says the automaker plans to drop its support for a Trump Admin. lawsuit that aims to prevent California from setting its own emission standards.

    By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 24, 2020
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    Artificial 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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    Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition Up for Grabs

    Donations to the Honda sweepstakes will support the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which supports 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities, medical schools and law schools.

    By • Nov. 23, 2020
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    Brexit Driving Mini Production to Germany?

    BMW is saying it will build its first “born in Germany” Mini in language that could herald the end of its U.K. manufacturing.

    By • Nov. 23, 2020
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    Mercedes-Benz Lifts Veil on Maybach-Branded S-Class

    The V-8-powered S580 and V-12-powered S680 models are set to see U.S. delivery in April.

    By Greg Kable • Nov. 23, 2020
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    GM CTO: EV Price Parity Will Come Sooner Than Later

    “We’re open to ideas from all sources” in the continued advancement of battery technology, GM CTO Matt Tsien says during a virtual event honoring suppliers for reducing weight in vehicles.

    By • Nov. 23, 2020
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    Mazda Boasts Most-Seen Auto Ad

    For the second week in a row, Chevrolet has three of the five most-seen ads: second, third and fifth.

    By • Nov. 19, 2020
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    Passat on Way Out at VW’s Chattanooga Plant

    Volkswagen says the Tennessee plant will launch production of the ID.4 in 2022, dividing capacity with the Atlas and Atlas Cross. U.S. production of the Passat ceases in 2023 and it will no longer be offered in the country.

    By Greg Kable • Nov. 19, 2020
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    New COVID-19 Surge Pressures Auto Production

    Ford, Fiat Chrysler and Toyota all report varying degrees of increased absenteeism connected to the coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. But they have not directly tied any cases to outbreaks in their manufacturing plants.

    By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 19, 2020
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    GM’s OnStar Enters Auto Insurance Arena

    Better motorists will get lower rates based on the metrics of how they do behind the wheel. OnStar plans to offer the insurance service to the general public in early 2021.

    By • Nov. 18, 2020
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    All-New Subaru BRZ Retains Toyota Touch

    The ’22 BRZ will be all-new from the ground up but still shares most of its engineering with Toyota and likely the engine as well, just as it did for the first generation.

    By Chris Teague • Nov. 18, 2020
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    Honda Civic Reveal Plays to Passions

    Honda is no stranger to the digital gaming and esports space, but this is the first-ever live global vehicle debut on a Twitch-branded gaming channel, from any automaker.

    By Sebastian Blanco • Nov. 18, 2020
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    Infiniti Takes Wraps Off QX55 Luxury CUV

    Available in Luxe, Essential and Sensory grades, the 2022-model-year QX55 arrives in the U.S. and Canada in spring 2021, with other key markets to follow shortly after.

    By • Nov. 18, 2020
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    Jeep Be Nimble, Jeep Be Quick

    With its restored V-8 punch, the ’21 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 can probably jump over the candlestick, too. The 6.4L V-8 produces 470 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque.

    By Sebastian Blanco • Nov. 17, 2020
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    Ford Adds EV Powertrain to Transit Van Lineup

    The new E-Transit will have the same cargo and interior space as the current Transit work van, and Ford says it worked closely with upfitters to make sure the E-Transit can use the racks, bins and other accessories developed for the gas Transit.

    By Sebastian Blanco • Nov. 12, 2020
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    Chevrolet Dominates Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart

    The No.1 commercial for the week of Nov. 2 highlights a variety of Chevrolet models being used by people from all walks of life.

    By • Nov. 11, 2020
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    BMW Reveals New Electric iX SUV

    Due late next year, the new five-seat battery-electric SUV will offer up to 500 hp from two motors, fulltime all-wheel drive, a 0-62 mph time of less than 5.0 seconds and expected range of “over 300 miles.”

    By Greg Kable • Nov. 11, 2020
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    All-New Tucson Leads Hyundai Ute Rollouts

    Hyundai is banking on multiple propulsion sources, particularly battery-electric – and is targeting 1 million annual sales of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis BEVs by 2025, says José Muñoz, president and CEO of Hyundai North America.

    By • Nov. 9, 2020
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    USMCA Putting Cost-Control Pressure on U.S. Automakers

    Automakers with Mexican operations will “find the lowest-cost way” of complying with the USMCA’s content and wage provisions, says Kristin Dziczek of the Michigan-based Center for Automotive Research. “That’s built into capitalism.”

    By Stephenie Overman • Nov. 9, 2020
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    Union Deal to Revive GM Truck Plant in Canada

    Unifor President Jerry Dias says the tentative pact reverses GM’s November 2018 announcement that it was ending vehicle production in Oshawa, ON. The first heavy-duty pickups are to roll off the new assembly line in January 2022.

    By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 6, 2020
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    Cadillac, Regina King Top Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart

    The No.1 spot for the week of Oct. 26 features actress and director Regina King.

    By • Nov. 5, 2020
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    Kia Developing Military Vehicle Platform

    The program will see the replacement of 2.5-ton and 5-ton military standard vehicles currently in operation and the development of new 5-ton bulletproof vehicles.

    By • Nov. 5, 2020
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    VW Turns Up Hatchback Heat With ’22 Golf R

    VW says the new Golf R’s turbocharged 2.0L will pump out 27 more hp than its predecessor, now up to 315 ponies, and 310 lb.-ft. of torque. It arrives in the U.S. late next year with standard all-wheel drive.

    By Chris Teague • Nov. 3, 2020
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    Why OEMs Won’t Survive Transition to Mobility

    GM, Ford, Mercedes-Benz and BMW have tried and failed with car sharing or ride hailing. Tesla, with its direct connection to customers, probably will thrive in this business. But the traditional OEMs are sure to fail unless they do it in a different way.

    By John McElroy • Nov. 2, 2020
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    NFL Helps Lift Honda to Top of Auto Ads Chart

    The Honda spot racked up 547.3 million TV ad impressions during the week of Oct. 19.

    By • Oct. 29, 2020