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Volvo Cars Buying Into Israeli Tech Start-Ups
Tel Aviv-based UVeye and MDGo have developed their business with the help of DRIVE, an accelerator for young companies in the mobility sector. Volvo Cars has been involved with DRIVE since 2017.
By Alan Harman • Sept. 3, 2019 -
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Post-Dieselgate Volkswagen Takes Branding in New Direction
The automaker will launch the “New Volkswagen” motto at next month’s Frankfurt auto show hoping to attract the “significantly younger, more digital and generally more modern” vehicle owner or user.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 30, 2019 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Honda R&D Focuses on Safety
Honda’s safety research, which requires a broad range of analytical tools, computer simulations, crash tests and the handling of crash-test dummies fitted with sensitive instruments, has made the automaker’s vehicles safer.
By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 30, 2019 -
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McConaughey Puts Lincoln Atop Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
The first-place ad for the week of Aug. 19 invites viewers to discover Lincoln’s approach to craftsmanship during its Summer Invitation Sales Event.
By Jim Irwin • Aug. 29, 2019 -
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Toyota Buying 4.9% Stake in Suzuki
The automakers say the move will help establish and promote a long-term partnership for promoting collaboration in new fields, including autonomous driving.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 29, 2019 -
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Mercedes-AMG GLB35 4Matic Unveiled
The new go-fast SUV is the fourth AMG model to receive the 35 treatment following the recently introduced A35 4Matic hatchback, A35 4Matic sedan and CLA35 4Matic coupe.
By Greg Kable • Aug. 28, 2019 -
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Volkswagen’s Electric ID. Buggy Could Reach Production
The ID. Buggy was conceived to inject some fun and flippery into Volkswagen’s upcoming ID. family of electric vehicles. It also showcases the versatility of VW’s MEB EV platform, which makes its production debut next month underneath the new ID. 3 hatchback.
By Greg Kable • Aug. 28, 2019 -
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Cover Comes Off New Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe
The latest model to hail from Mercedes-Benz’s Tuscaloosa plant in Alabama will see U.S. sales in mid-2020 at a price the automaker suggests will be slightly above the outgoing first-generation GLE introduced in 2015.
By Greg Kable • Aug. 27, 2019 -
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Ferdinand Piech, Architect of VW’s Global Dominance, Dead at 82
“First and foremost I always saw myself as a product person and relied on gut instinct for market demand. Business and politics never distracted me from the core of our mission: to develop and make attractive cars,” Piech wrote in his autobiography.
By Greg Kable • Aug. 27, 2019 -
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Automakers at Odds Over Russian Support
Volkswagen contends levels of state support could be based on the extent of technological investment by an automaker, as well as localization of specific components such as engines and transmissions.
By Eugene Gerden • Aug. 26, 2019 -
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Volvo Speeds Up Subscription Program, Adds Aftersales Support for Life
The Swedish automaker, owned by China’s Geely, aims for faster delivery and insurance approval of subscribed vehicles.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Aug. 26, 2019 -
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Hyundai Reveals Advanced Transmission for Hybrids
The system will premiere in the upcoming Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and eventually will be used in other Hyundai and Kia hybrids.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 23, 2019 -
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Porsche Digital Expands to Atlanta
The team of business experts, designers and software engineers will develop and optimize new digital business models, Porsche says.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 22, 2019 -
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Subaru Ascends to Top of Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
In its first-place ad for the week of Aug. 12, Subaru reminds us there’s a big and beautiful world out there – and with three rows of seating, the Ascent can help families see it.
By Jim Irwin • Aug. 21, 2019 -
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Porsche Reinvents Training for Electromobility Age
“The networking of components within the car, as well as the networking of the vehicle with its environment, are of ever-growing importance,” corporate quality chief Frank Moser says.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 20, 2019 -
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Fullsize Pickup Success Remains Elusive for Japanese Brands
While they do well in the small pickup segment, Nissan and Toyota’s position in fullsize pickups isn’t much better than it was 15 years ago.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Aug. 20, 2019 -
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Mercedes Pushes AMG Thai Rollout to Next Level
The dedicated AMG Performance Center showroom area has a high-end feel with unique features and graphics.
By Edd Ellison • Aug. 19, 2019 -
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Infiniti QX55 CUV Coming in 2020
The new addition to the Japanese luxury brand’s lineup will bring its utility-vehicle count back to five (QX30, QX50, QX55, QX60 and QX80) in the U.S.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Aug. 16, 2019 -
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VW Rolling With Oz Tire-Disposal Scheme
In an agreement signed with Tire Stewardship Australia, 100 VW dealers nationwide will have used tires disposed of by a TSA-accredited collector or recycler.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 16, 2019 -
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Toyota Tops Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
In first place is a country music singalong spot for Toyota’s National Clearance Event, offering special deals on the ’19 RAV4.
By Jim Irwin • Aug. 15, 2019 -
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Ford Introduces Sporty Ranger FX2 Package
Ford says that as more customers prioritize truck customization and capability options, it is enabling Ranger buyers to take their 2-wheel-drive truck to the next level with a new FX2 Package.
By Jim Irwin • Aug. 14, 2019 -
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Ford Store’s F&I Manager Takes Cues from Henry Ford
There are many reasons why someone might skip or shortcut a step in the car dealership selling process, but these would only be excuses.
By Marv Eleazer • Aug. 14, 2019 -
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Jeep Plant on Track for Late 2020 Production Start
While Wards Intelligence data shows a slump in most Jeep models, Grand Cherokee sales have been resilient, likely fueling the urgency to get the new plant up and running.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Aug. 13, 2019 -
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Zero Traffic Fatalities an ‘Audacious’ But Doable Goal
“If you get in a crash today, you want to be in a modern vehicle,” says Steve Gehring of Global Automakers.
By Steve Finlay • Aug. 7, 2019 -
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Parts-Distribution Center to Serve GM Nationwide
The new ACDelco and GM Genuine Parts processing center near Flint can handle 147,000 different part numbers and 120 million individual pieces annually for more than 4,100 Cadillac, Chevrolet and Buick-GMC dealers across the U.S.About 20% of the parts come from suppliers in Mexico, Indonesia and China.
By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 7, 2019
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