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Road to MBS: With Audi A8, L Is for Limousine
The A8 L’s spaciousness, amenities and smooth-operating advanced driver-assistance systems make for a relaxing Detroit-Traverse City run to MBS.
By David Zoia • Aug. 6, 2019 -
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Nissan Upgrades Versa, Hopes to Keep Sales Title
The Japanese automaker has had the No.1-selling traditionally styled subcompact car in the U.S. for a decade.
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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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GM Sees Robo-Taxis Coming Soon Despite Delay
Chairman and CEO Barra says the company continues to iterate the technology at a brisk pace while simultaneously working toward regulatory approval of the cars on public roads and building consumer trust. But, she admits, technological firsts are difficult.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 2, 2019 -
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Lincoln Leads Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
The Lincoln ad with a voiceover from Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey tells customers they can get special deals on the ’19 MKC.
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UAW Mourns Closure of GM Transmission Plant in Warren, MI
A union official says dozens of workers from the Warren plant must transfer to GM facilities in Bowling Green, KY; Fort Wayne, IN; Arlington, TX; or Flint, MI.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 31, 2019 -
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Audi Unveils Q3 Sportback
The high-riding crossover-style coupe is expected to go on sale in North America next year with a 4-cyl. gasoline engine.
By Greg Kable • July 31, 2019 -
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Car Dealers, Automakers Face Affordability Implications
The rising cost of new vehicles has prompted many consumers to consider their purchase options.
By Andrew Stowe • July 29, 2019 -
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TNGA Proliferating Throughout Toyota Lineup; EVs Due Soon
By 2023, TNGA is estimated to underpin 80%, or an estimated 70 out of 90, models currently in the automaker’s global lineup.
By Roger Schreffler • July 29, 2019 -
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GM Juices Up Cadillac XT5 for Crossover-Crazy Market
The ’20 XT5 refresh, which includes about $1,200 worth of newly standard equipment, comes just two years after it was fully redesigned for ’17.
By James M. Amend • July 25, 2019 -
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Cadillac Again Tops Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
The iSpot ranking places Cadillac’s promotion for its Made to Move Sales Event at No.1, followed by two Chevrolet commercials and spots from Lincoln and Subaru.
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Daimler, Bosch Prepping Automated Public Parking at Mercedes-Benz Museum
The technology doesn’t require typical self-driving sensors on vehicles because it’s built into the garage infrastructure.
By Doug Newcomb • July 24, 2019 -
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Hyundai Details New Sonata Hybrid as Hybrid Cars Climb
Hybrids overall were up in first-half 2019, a situation that may bode well for new entrants to the sector such as the solar-roofed new Sonata Hybrid.
By Christie Schweinsberg • July 24, 2019 -
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Nissan Leaf Earns Top Green Rating
Green NCAP tests do not take into account the energy involved in generating electricity or producing fuel. “On this basis, electric cars offer the cleanest, most efficient motoring,” it says.
By Alan Harman • July 23, 2019 -
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Lexus Has Seen a Lot, Done a Lot in Its 30 Years
Toyota’s luxury brand entered the U.S. market as a mover and shaker, both with product and dealership customer service.
By Steven Finlay • July 23, 2019 -
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Volkswagen to Build Third Polo Model in Spain
The future Polo model is described as being a sporty urban CUV that will come in hybrid and electric versions.
By Jorge Palacios • July 19, 2019 -
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Cadillac Stands Atop Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
Cadillac’s No.1 spot for the week of July 8 promotes the Made to Move Sales Event during which customers can get special financing on the ’19 Escalade.
By Jim Irwin • July 18, 2019 -
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Lotus Unleashes 1,972-HP Evija
The electric-powered supercar aims to re-establish the U.K. automaker under ownership by China’s Geely.
By Greg Kable • July 18, 2019 -
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UAW-Detroit Three Talks Begin Amid Industry Shifts
The union’s decision to raise strike pay to $250 per week from $200 was a blunt warning to the companies, particularly GM. But Detroit Three automakers have significant issues of their own, including employee health care costs and the desire for greater job flexibility.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 17, 2019 -
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Skoda Building New Urban CUV
The compact Kamiq is targeting the entry-level urban market.
By Paul Myles • July 17, 2019 -
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Toyota Hopes to Influence Industry on Bike, Pedestrian Warnings
The automaker also has been at work helping to influence a test protocol for road-departure-mitigation systems that go beyond current road-edge detection.
By Christie Schweinsberg • July 17, 2019 -
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FCA Prepping Italy Plant for Fiat EV
About 1,200 people will be dedicated to production of the Fiat 500 BEV, and the new assembly line initially will have an annual capacity of 80,000 units.
By Paul Myles • July 16, 2019 -
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Corsa-e to Kick Off Opel’s Electrification Drive
French automaker PSA’s Corsa-e, the battery-electric version of the sixth-generation Opel Corsa, will have 136 hp and 200 miles of range.
By Jorge Palacios • July 15, 2019 -
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Tesla Model 3 Aces European Safety Tests
The Tesla’s 94% score in safety-assist tests is the best yet under Euro NCAP’s most recent protocol.
By Alan Harman • July 15, 2019 -
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Ford, Volkswagen Deepen Ties Into EVs, AVs
The collaboration not only multiplies the potential economies of scale for Volkswagen’s MEB electric-vehicle architecture, but profoundly expands the capabilities of Ford’s autonomous-vehicle partner, Argo AI.
By James M. Amend • July 12, 2019 -
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Kia Leads Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart update from July 2019
Kia’s first-place commercial for the week of July 1 has the best iSpot Attention Index (133) in the latest ranking, getting 33% fewer interruptions than the average auto ad.
By Jim Irwin • July 11, 2019
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