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Former GM Uzbekistan JV Eyes Growth
UzAuto Motors this year began importing Equinox, Tahoe, Trailblazer and Traverse models to Uzbekistan, a former Soviet republic of 33 million residents located north of Afghanistan. Sales levels could determine whether UzAuto manufactures the vehicles.
By Eugene Gerden • Feb. 7, 2020 -
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Jeep Debuts Gladiator Desert-Rated Spinoff
“It has the mechanics to master desert terrains at high speeds,” Jeep’s Jim Morrison says at the Gladiator Mojave’s Chicago Auto Show debut.
By Steven Finlay • Feb. 7, 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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Kia Presents Refreshed 2020 Cadenza at Chicago
Significant interior enhancements for 2020 improve ergonomics, while a number of Kia Drive Wise driver-assist technologies now are standard, the automaker says.
By Jim Irwin • Feb. 6, 2020 -
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VW Unveils Refreshed 2021 Atlas
The upgraded Atlas is nearly 3 ins. (76 mm) longer, because of redone front and rear bumpers that are designed to give the vehicle a more aggressive stance.
By Steven Finlay • Feb. 6, 2020 -
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Nissan Touts New V-6 as Big Feature on Frontier Pickup
The engine will be “the heart” of the new Frontier, says Tiago Castro, Nissan’s director of commercial vehicles.
By Steven Finlay • Feb. 6, 2020 -
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Chevrolet Introduces Refreshed ’21 Equinox at Chicago
New styling, the addition of a sporty RS trim level and the inclusion of more safety and driver-assist technology across trims are among the features of the updated ’21 Equinox going on sale in the fall.
By Jim Irwin • Feb. 6, 2020 -
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Cybertruck’s Low Costs Will Save Tesla Millions
Critics had a field day ripping into the design, but they missed a crucial point: Tesla can eliminate most of the tooling costs.
By John McElroy • Feb. 6, 2020 -
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Toyota Thailand Foresees ‘Challenging Year’
“We are facing headwinds including the decreased level of consumer confidence and private consumption, tightening car loan schemes and (the) continuing uncertainty of the global economic trends,” says Michinobu Sugata, president-Toyota Motor Thailand.
By Edd Ellison • Feb. 6, 2020 -
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New Cadillac Escalade’s Big Story Inside
An independent rear suspension in the ’21 Escalade results in a claimed 40% increase in third-row seat room and 68% more rear cargo space. The SUV looks good, is exceptionally comfortable, and in top trim oozes quality and sophistication.
By Christian Wardlaw • Feb. 5, 2020 -
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SEAT Unveils New Generation of Popular Leon
Buyers of the fourth-generation Leon will have a choice of gasoline, diesel, compressed natural gas, mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid propulsion systems.
By Jorge Palacios • Feb. 5, 2020 -
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Automakers’ Ads Click With Super Bowl Viewers
Jeep, GMC and Hyundai were among the top 10 of all Super Bowl advertisers in terms of digital share of voice as tracked by iSpot across Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and the major search engines.
By Jim Irwin • Feb. 5, 2020 -
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Facing Slow Sales, Nissan, FCA Offer Buyouts
Voluntary separation packages are being offered to hourly Nissan workers over the age of 52 at two production facilities and to hourly employees at FCA’s Belvidere, IL, plant.
By Joseph Szczesny • Feb. 5, 2020 -
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Toyota, Lexus Set Hybrid Sales Pace in Spain
The 59,854 Toyota hybrids sold in the country last year represented 78% of the brand’s total sales of 89,379 units, while 100% of the 9,915 Lexus vehicles sold were hybrids.
By Jorge Palacios • Jan. 31, 2020 -
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UAW Wants Role in Building Lincoln’s New EV
EV start-up Rivian has been refurbishing the former Mitsubishi plant in Normal, IL, as it raises money from investors and partners such as Ford and Amazon.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 31, 2020 -
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VW Atlas Spot NFL Football’s Most-Seen Car Ad
The Atlas spot generated more impressions than any other automobile ad carried on national broadcasts and cable TV airings of NFL regular-season and playoff games.
By Jim Irwin • Jan. 30, 2020 -
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Toyota Developing New Small Car for Europe
The car will employ a modified version of Toyota’s new GA-B platform which also is used for the new Yaris range.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 29, 2020 -
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GM Plant Closing Feb. 28, Retooling for EVs
GM President Mark Reuss indicates the automaker is preparing to build both fullsize and midsize electric pickup trucks as well as crossovers and SUVs at the Detroit-Hamtramck plant.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 28, 2020 -
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Volvo Cars Refinancing to Sustain AV, EV Plans
Volvo uses the refinancing announcement to claim a strong demand for its range of SUVs among other models increasing market share despite stagnating global car markets.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 24, 2020 -
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Mazda Leads Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
The No.1 ad for the week of Jan. 13 is Mazda’s spot for the “first-ever” CX-30 subcompact CUV.
By Jim Irwin • Jan. 23, 2020 -
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Automakers to Watch in 2020
Cox Automotive analysts Eric Ibara and Michelle Krebs tell which ones they’re keeping an eye on. They also laud new midsize pickups.
By Steven Finlay • Jan. 22, 2020 -
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Toyota Revamping North American Manufacturing
Toyota Motor North America executive Christopher Reynolds says it’s fair to assume Toyota is looking at a major overhaul of both the Tundra fullsize pickup and Sequoia SUV by 2022.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 22, 2020 -
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McConaughey Revs Up Star Power for Lincoln – Again
In the No.1 spot for the week of Jan. 6, actor Matthew McConaughey enjoys the quiet solitude of ice fishing from the toasty comfort of his ’20 Aviator.
By Jim Irwin • Jan. 17, 2020 -
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GM Aims for Off-Roaders With GMC Canyon AT4
The ’21 GMC Canyon AT4 features a reworked exterior defined by dark chrome finishes, with a new larger grille design and red recovery hooks.
By Jim Irwin • Jan. 15, 2020 -
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Jeep Targets Bigger Share of Russian Market
In 2020 FCA plans to introduce at least three new Jeep models in the Russian market: an updated Wrangler and Compass, and the Gladiator pickup truck.
By Eugene Gerden • Jan. 15, 2020 -
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Cars Could Make Comeback in Tough Times
Auto dealers, OEMs and journalists all cited vehicle affordability as the No.1 industry concern, according to a Cox survey.
By Steven Finlay • Jan. 14, 2020
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