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Facelifted BMW X1 Unveiled
Subtle styling changes and a new hybrid driveline attempt to boost the appeal of BMW’s entry-level CUV.
By Greg Kable • May 28, 2019 -
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BMW Reveals X5, X7 M-Performance SUVs
Set to crown the existing X5 and X7 lineups until the 2020 arrival of the even more powerful X5 M and X7 M, the new M50i-badged SUVs receive an updated version of BMW’s twin-turbocharged 4.4L gasoline V-8 delivering 523 hp and 553 lb.-ft. of torque.
By Greg Kable • May 28, 2019 -
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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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Nissan Study Says Young People Drawn to Sedans
“As sedans become more exciting to look at and to drive, younger buyers are putting sedans at the top of their consideration list,” says Nissan's Rob Warren.
By Steven Finlay • May 28, 2019 -
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Fiat Chrysler Proposes 50:50 Merger With Renault
Combined company would become the world’s third largest auto maker, behind VW and Toyota.
By Greg Kable • May 27, 2019 -
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Third-Generation BMW 1-Series Arrives, Not For U.S.
The switch to front-wheel-drive brings greater interior space and class-leading dynamics, BMW says.
By Greg Kable • May 26, 2019 -
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BMW Seeks to Expand Russian Production
Industry analysts estimate the BMW plant will require an investment of $270 million to $290 million and will have maximum capacity of 35,000 units per year.
By Eugene Gerden • May 24, 2019 -
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Honda Ramping Up EV, Jazz Hybrid
The Honda e, presented as a production prototype at the Geneva auto show, is Honda's first model with a dedicated EV platform.
By Alan Harman • May 24, 2019 -
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Daimler Restructures, Separates Cars, Trucks Under New Leadership
Shareholders voted to reorganize the Daimler Group, clearing the way for the automaker to separate its car and van business from its truck and bus business into two legally independent entities.
By Joseph Szczesny • May 23, 2019 -
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PSA to Build Large LCVs in Poland
PSA’s plant in Gliwice, Poland, will be modified to accommodate LCVs and adapted to build the automaker’s generic platform dedicated to large vans with a view toward reaching production of up to 100,000 large vans per year.
By Paul Myles • May 23, 2019 -
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New Opel Corsa Subcompact Exposed
As well as being the first model to be conceived under new owner PSA Group, the 2019-model-year Corsa also provides the basis for the first electric-powered model to be produced by Opel and its sister brand, Vauxhall.
By Greg Kable • May 23, 2019 -
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Mercedes-Benz Unveils Experimental Safety Vehicle
The hybrid GLE400e SUV previews safety technology for future Mercedes-Benz models.
By Greg Kable • May 22, 2019 -
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Toyota, Suzuki Report Robust FY2018 Profits
Toyota, including small-car subsidiary Daihatsu and truck maker Hino, reported earnings of ¥2.5 trillion ($22.5 billion), up 1.9%, on record revenues of ¥30.2 trillion ($280 billion). Suzuki’s automotive-business revenues rose 8.6% but earnings slipped 14.4%.
By Roger Schreffler • May 22, 2019 -
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Mercedes’ AMG Marque Making Mark in Thailand
Mercedes dominates the premium marketplace in Thailand, accounting for around half the sector’s volumes and that gives its AMG sub-brand a robust and trusted platform to build on as it seeks new customers.
By Edd Ellison • May 21, 2019 -
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GMC Sierra Denali CarbonPro Pushes Past $70,000 Mark
Exclusive to the Sierra Denali and AT4, the carbon-fiber box resists rust, dents and scratches and saves 450 lbs. (204 kg) compared to a traditional steel bed. GM expects it to enhance resale values, too, given its durability.
By James M. Amend • May 20, 2019 -
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Toyota No.1 in Most-Seen Auto Ads Ranking
In its first-place ad for the week of May 6, Toyota looks ahead to summer with a spot showing how its models can help you experience your favorite seasonal activities.
By Jim Irwin • May 15, 2019 -
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Volkswagen Raising Stakes in Russia
Sources familiar with VW’s plans say planned investments will nearly double the Kaluga plant’s current capacity. That would make VW Russia’s second-largest automaker in terms of output, trailing only local automaker AvtoVAZ.
By Eugene Gerden • May 8, 2019 -
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GM to Shift Oshawa Plant Into Parts Hub, Reverse Closure
News also broke alongside the Oshawa agreement for GM to reportedly sell its Lordstown, OH, assembly plant to Cincinnati-based Workhorse Group to make electric trucks.
By James M. Amend • May 8, 2019 -
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Want a Kia Soul EV? Be Prepared to Wait Longer
Introduced at last fall’s Los Angeles auto show, the new Soul EV has a range of 243 miles on a fully charged battery pack, more than double the 111-mile distance for the ’19 model.
By Christie Schweinsberg • May 8, 2019 -
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VW: Ford Truck Partnership ‘Hazy,’ Prepping for Electric Vehicles
The road ahead is fraught with complication, as using the Ford Ranger’s platform for a new generation of Volkswagen’s aging Amarok compact pickup – a possible scenario – would create new competition for the Ranger in the U.S.
By Christie Schweinsberg • May 6, 2019 -
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Audi Renews Hydrogen Fuel Cell Development
Facing limitations in its battery-electric vehicles, Audi is investing additional resources in hydrogen fuel-cell development to meet future zero-emission transportation needs. Pilot production of Audi h-tron models are likely by 2021 with a focus on the Chinese market.
By Greg Kable • May 3, 2019 -
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Volkswagen’s Dieselgate Costs Top $33.6 Billion
Despite mounting Dieselgate costs, the VW Group remains upbeat on growth prospects for 2019. Increased sales of SUVs and savings from extensive cost-cutting have led it to forecast revenue growth of 5% this year.
By Greg Kable • May 2, 2019 -
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Ford Amps Up CX Efforts Across Board
Henry Ford’s great-great granddaughter leads the charge.
By Steven Finlay • May 2, 2019 -
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Zotye Confirms CUV for U.S.
With the launch of the T600 by early 2021, the importer expects to be the first to sell vehicles in the U.S. from a Chinese automaker.
By David Zoia • May 2, 2019 -
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Audi Sport Restructures Management
Two executives will jointly manage Audi’s performance-car division as the current chairman retires.
By Greg Kable • May 2, 2019 -
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Ford Adds Amazon Package Delivery, Remote Car Wash to Its Connected Services
Owners of select Ford and Lincoln vehicles can use their cars as a drop-off location for Amazon packages or summon an on-demand car wash.
By Doug Newcomb • May 1, 2019
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