Automakers: Page 145
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CPO Programs Benefit OEMs, Dealers and Buyers
A growing number of automakers are exploring how they can expand certified pre-owned vehicle programs.
By Andrew Stowe • April 12, 2019 -
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Toyota 1-2 on Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
In the first-place ad for the week of April 1, two lovebirds use the Toyota RAV4 to embark on a series of adventures.
By Jim Irwin • April 11, 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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Mercedes Concept Offers Choice of ICE, Electric Power
As well as offering conventional combustion engines, the GLB also is being developed as a battery-electric model due to join Mercedes-Benz’s new EQ electric-vehicle sub-brand badged as the EQB in 2021.
By Greg Kable • April 9, 2019 -
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FCA Links With Tesla to Beat European Emission Fines
FCA, whose brand portfolio includes Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Maserati, will pay for the right to count Tesla’s electric vehicles as part of its fleet under a so-called “open pool” option permitted by EU emission regulations.
By Greg Kable • April 9, 2019 -
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Mercedes-AMG Introduces CLA35 4Matic
The 4-door sedan-cum-coupe is the third of Mercedes-Benz’s latest generation of compact models to receive the AMG treatment, following the A35 4Matic hatchback and the A35 4Matic sedan.
By Greg Kable • April 8, 2019 -
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Volvo Paint Shop to Be Easy on Energy, Emissions
Volvo plans to replace its current paint shop at the Torslanda, Sweden, car-manufacturing plant to reduce paint-shop energy consumption and emissions by at least one-third.
By Paul Myles • April 8, 2019 -
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Ontario Hatches Auto Rescue Plan
Having been elected on a program of generating jobs and facing the closure this summer of General Motors’ Oshawa assembly plant east of Toronto – with the loss of 3,000 jobs – the government of Premier Doug Ford clearly could not remain inactive.
By Keith Nuthall • April 4, 2019 -
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Volkswagen Previews 7-Seat Electric SUV
The I.D. Roomzz has been conceived to complement the smaller Crozz, but with a longer wheelbase and wider track providing it with space for up to seven occupants in three rows of seats.
By Greg Kable • April 3, 2019 -
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Toyota Sales Flat in March, Dip in Q1
Toyota rivals Honda and Nissan posted mixed results for the month and quarter, with Honda up and Nissan down.
By Christie Schweinsberg • April 2, 2019 -
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A35 Sedan Expands Mercedes’ AMG Lineup
The A35 4Matic sedan is the second of Mercedes-Benz’s latest generation of compact models to receive the go-fast treatment following the A35 4Matic hatchback, which went on sale late last year in select markets across Europe.
By Greg Kable • April 2, 2019 -
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Kia Telluride Bids for Midsize CUV Buyers
“People are waiting for them to come off the truck,” Kia says.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 2, 2019 -
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Ford Abandoning Russia Car Production
Ford Transit light-commercial vehicles will continue to be produced at the Elabuga plant under the management of Russian automaker Sollers, which will receive a 51% stake in what now is a 50-50 JV with Ford.
By Eugene Gerden • April 1, 2019 -
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SEAT Spain Plant Stingy With Water
SEAT says it is using cutting-edge technology and more efficient processes to reuse and recycle water for manufacturing processes, especially in the paint shop and rain test booth.
By Paul Myles • April 1, 2019 -
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Jeep Gladiator Sweepstakes: $100,000 to ‘Find Your Freedom’
The Launch Edition of Jeep’s first pickup truck in 27 years will be available to 4,190 customers beginning April 4, priced at $60,815. Buyers can submit videos for a chance to win $100,000 to cover a year of Gladiator adventuring.
By Tom Murphy • March 30, 2019 -
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Geely Takes 50% Share in Smart From Daimler
Volvo’s Chinese parent company will acquire a 50% stake in Daimler’s electric city-car brand, with production switching to China in 2022.
By Greg Kable • March 28, 2019 -
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GMC Claims Top Spot on Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
The GMC Sierra commercial has the best iSpot Attention Index (110) in the ranking, getting 10% fewer interruptions than the average auto ad.
By Jim Irwin • March 28, 2019 -
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Connected Cars Must Gain Crucial Human Ability
Automakers need to make their vehicles resilient, healthy and responsive to attacks. In short: We need to give our vehicles an immune system.
By Lukas Neckermann • March 28, 2019 -
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China’s Geely May Buy 50% of Smart
Recent speculation has suggested Daimler was preparing to alter its business activities for the Smart brand under its new Chairman Ola Källenius, leading the German automaker to announce it was in talks with “several possible co-operation partners.”
By Greg Kable • March 27, 2019 -
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Ford Spain Losing U.S.-Market Transit Connect
Annual production of 40,000 Transit Connect light-commercial vehicles exported to the U.S. will be transferred from Ford’s Almussafes, Spain, plant to Hermosillo, Mexico, by 2021.
By Jorge Palacios • March 27, 2019 -
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BMW Teases New 2-Series Gran Coupe
The new BMW has been conceived to rival the Audi A3 sedan and Mercedes-Benz CLA with a coupe-inspired silhouette, shallow glasshouse and notchback-style rear end.
By Greg Kable • March 26, 2019 -
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China’s Xpeng Motors Previews Tesla Model 3 Rival
The E28 electric 4-door sedan is set to make its public debut at next month’s Shanghai auto show.
By Greg Kable • March 22, 2019 -
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Sketch Hints at Look of Upcoming Kia Ceed CUV
Kia says the Ceed Crossover is the product of its European design studio’s continuing freedom to create a body shape to suit the local market’s vehicle design tastes.
By Paul Myles • March 22, 2019 -
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Nissan Gives Managers Chance to Save Spanish Plant
José Vicente de los Mozos, head of the Renault-Nissan Alliance in Spain, says implementing the plan is contingent on reaching new agreements with unions to cut production costs and on Nissan Spain receiving government subsidies to finance investments in the plant.
By Jorge Palacios • March 22, 2019 -
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Porsche Cayenne Coupe Arrives
The Cayenne Turbo Coupe, meant to rival the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE, offers up to 542 hp and a 0-62 mph time of 3.9 seconds.
By Greg Kable • March 21, 2019 -
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Lincoln Still No.1 on Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
For the sixth time in the past nine weeks, an ad pairing the Oscar-winning actor with the Lincoln SUV tops iSpot.tv’s ranking of the most-viewed automotive commercials – the ads getting the most impressions across national broadcast and cable TV airings.
March 21, 2019
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