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Kia Leads Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
The first-place Kia spot also has the best iSpot Attention Index in the ranking, getting 23% fewer interruptions than the average auto ad.
By Jim Irwin • June 20, 2019 -
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BMW Takes Wraps Off 8-Series GranCoupe
Replacing the discontinued 6-Series GranCoupe, the luxurious 4-door coupe takes aim at the Audi A7, Mercedes-Benz CLS and Porsche Panamera.
By Greg Kable • June 19, 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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Toyota Tilts Toward the Future With Maker Lab
The lab aims to help the automaker rethink how it designs equipment and processes for manufacturing, via use of some innovative technologies including augmented and virtual reality.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 19, 2019 -
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GM Uzbekistan Looks to Crack Russian Market
Rustam Kadyrov, head of strategic planning for UzAvtosanoat, says particular attention will be paid to production of a new low-cost flagship sedan aimed at both domestic and foreign markets.
By Eugene Gerden • June 14, 2019 -
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Toyota Spot Reclaims Most-Seen Auto Ad Title
Toyota’s first-place spot for the week of June 3 shows how a couple prolongs their special time together with a series of adventures involving their ’19 RAV4.
By Jim Irwin • June 13, 2019 -
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GM Sinks Another $150M Into Michigan Plant to Meet Pickup Demand
Flint Assembly builds the highly profitable Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and GMC Sierra 2500HD pickups. The investment will increase production by about 40,000 units annually.
By James M. Amend • June 12, 2019 -
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New-Gen Flying Spur First All-Wheel-Steering Bentley
The third-generation Bentley Flying Spur claims to be a completely reworked vehicle from the ground up aimed at providing sports handling with limousine luxury.
By Paul Myles • June 12, 2019 -
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Mercedes-Benz Reveals GLB Compact CUV
The GLB has been conceived to deliver class-leading versatility in a move Mercedes-Benz expects will see it appeal more to family-car buyers than the smaller GLA.
By Greg Kable • June 10, 2019 -
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BMW, JLR to Team on Electrification
Formation of the German-Anglo alliance follows a growing trend within the global automotive industry as automakers seek to lower the cost of electric-vehicle development through technical cooperation.
By Greg Kable • June 7, 2019 -
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GM Talks Electric Pickups, Again
GM’s Mark Reuss says a third-generation global EV platform will help make the battery-backed pickup a reality. Its platform is flexible enough to accommodate nearly 10 different body styles to drive scale and reduce cost.
June 6, 2019 -
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GM Extends Reach of Cadillac’s Super Cruise
The broadened deployment will include an enhancement for limited intersections and traffic control devices.
By James M. Amend • June 5, 2019 -
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BMW Unwraps New M8 Coupe, Convertible
The latest in a growing lineup of performance models from BMW’s M division builds on the strengths of the recently introduced M850i with a V-8 gasoline engine shared with the latest M5.
By Greg Kable • June 4, 2019 -
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Another Merger for Chrysler? Here We Go Again
The two companies claim no job losses with this merger, but they’re going to be mighty tempted to cut jobs in North America because it won’t be tolerated in Europe.
By John McElroy • June 4, 2019 -
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Cupra Formentor Concept Takes to Namesake Road
The Formentor, created by Spanish automaker SEAT’s Cupra performance brand, goes on sale in 2020, followed by SEAT-badged versions.
By Alan Harman • June 4, 2019 -
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Toyota Sales Inch Up in May, Honda Falls, Nissan Flat
A best-ever RAV4 result, and good numbers for the Tacoma, Camry and Avalon push Toyota into the black.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 3, 2019 -
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Why Cars Still Matter to Honda
“Domestics pulling out of the car segment allow us to gain market share,” says Henio Arcangeli Jr., in charge of Honda’s auto sales in the U.S.
By Steve Finlay • June 3, 2019 -
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Nissan Thailand Grows EV Charging Network
Nissan is leading efforts to make EVs, particularly the Leaf subcompact, a viable option for Thai customers. It’s been working with industry stakeholders to prepare the ground in a country that still has minimal charging infrastructure.
By Edd Ellison • June 3, 2019 -
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VW to Launch SEAT Brand in China
VW CEO and SEAT Chairman Herbert Diess says the agreement between the partners in the Chinese JAC-VW joint venture allows the next step for SEAT’s move into China.
By Alan Harman • June 3, 2019 -
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Lexus Advances RX CUV’s Infotainment, UX
The Toyota luxury brand says owner feedback drove its technology changes for the refreshed ’20 CUV.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 3, 2019 -
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France Brings Top Tech Companies to Detroit, Silicon Valley
A jury comprised of top auto industry executives and a WardsAuto editor selected the eight best companies to make their pitch to automakers.
By Drew Winter • May 31, 2019 -
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GM Adds Punch to Chevy, Buick Crossover Lines
The Trailblazer will launch alongside the Buick Encore GX, which was announced a day earlier and will slot between the Buick Encore compact crossover and midsize Envision crossover.
By James M. Amend • May 30, 2019 -
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Summer Themes Dominate Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
In first place for the week of May 20, and for the second week in a row, is Nissan’s spot promoting special savings on ’19 Rogue or Kicks models during its Summer of SUVs Sales Event.
By Jim Irwin • May 30, 2019 -
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Volvo’s Polestar Creates R&D Center in U.K.
The facility initially will employ about 60 engineers who will support the development of future Polestar cars beyond the Polestar 3 coupe-style SUV due out in 2021.
By Alan Harman • May 29, 2019 -
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Toyota to Deploy Driverless Vehicles at Oz Warehouse
The vehicles will apply Autopilot driverless technology to achieve mobility in conveyance, towing, lifting and the ability to autonomously place product throughout the warehouse and select and transport orders for customers.
By Alan Harman • May 29, 2019 -
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Lexus Unveils Refreshed 2020 RX CUV
The RX is a critically important model to Lexus. It typically accounts for a third of the brand's U.S. annual volume and has led Wards Intelligence’s Middle Luxury CUV segment since its inception in 1997.
By Christie Schweinsberg • May 29, 2019
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