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Nissan, Kia Debut Refreshed Compact CUVs in Chicago
Both CUVs see changed exteriors, while the Sportage gets some new interior elements.
Feb. 8, 2019 -
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Ford to Invest $1 Billion in Two Chicago Plants
Factory improvements will include advanced manufacturing technologies such as state-of-the-art body and paint shops.
By Steven Finlay • Feb. 8, 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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New Subaru Legacy Unwrapped in Chicago
The next-gen Legacy rides on Subaru’s 2-year-old global platform, gets an optional turbo engine, a stronger, more flexible body and more advanced infotainment.
Feb. 7, 2019 -
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GM Truck Launches Plow Forward Despite Negative News
The Canadian auto workers union, Unifor, launched a television campaign criticizing the automaker’s manufacturing footprint and called for a boycott of its products. The UAW and President Trump also have been critical of the decisions.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 6, 2019 -
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VW May Supply Rivals With EV Platform
In an interview with a German newspaper, Michael Jost, chief of strategy for Volkswagen, says the automaker decided to make the MEB platform available to rival car companies as part of a plan to make it an industry standard among EV architectures.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 6, 2019 -
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Nissan Looks to Electrified Future in Thailand
Nissan last month became the first major OEM to offer an EV for sale in Thailand when it began accepting orders for the battery-electric Leaf. Deliveries begin in April.
By Edd Ellison • Feb. 6, 2019 -
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TT Faces Uncertain Future as Audi Unveils Updated RS
The entire TT lineup is rumored to be headed to the chopping block as Audi concentrates its engineering efforts and budgets on SUVs and electric vehicles.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 6, 2019 -
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GM Reveals 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, 3500HD
The Silverado HD’s 6.6L turbodiesel V-8 makes 445 hp and 910 lb.-ft. of torque, which is unchanged from the previous-generation truck. But it hooks to an all-new Allison 10-speed automatic transmission for a 52% increase in maximum towing capacity to 35,500 lbs.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 6, 2019 -
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Ford Underlines Duty in 2020 F-Series Super Duty
Kumar Galhotra, Ford president-North America, says the new F-Series Super Duty set for unveiling at the Chicago auto show is part of a broad product offensive the automaker will launch this year.
By Joseph Szczesny • Feb. 5, 2019 -
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Renault’s New-Gen Clio to Debut at Geneva
As the first in the Renault lineup to employ the CMF-B platform, the automaker says the new Clio will spearhead its strategic plan, “Drive the Future.”
By Paul Myles • Feb. 5, 2019 -
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Plan to Build Lotus Cars in China Lands in Court
The suit involves a joint venture signed in 2017 by Proton Holdings, Lotus Group International and Goldstar Heavy Industrial to create Goldstar Lotus Automobile that was terminated Jan. 22, 2018.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 4, 2019 -
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Hyundai, Kia Post Modest January Sales Gains
The Korean automakers claimed a combined 6.4% share of the U.S. market last month, up from 6.1% in January 2018.
Feb. 2, 2019 -
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Toyota and Nissan Fall, Honda Inches Up in January U.S. Sales
Light-truck losses at both Toyota and Nissan were in addition to declines in their car columns, while strong CR-V sales lifted Honda’s light-truck results.
Feb. 1, 2019 -
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Honda to Unveil New Electric Vehicle at Geneva
Honda says the debut at the show from March 7-17 is a further step in its commitment to putting electrified technology into two-thirds of European sales by 2025.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 1, 2019 -
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BMW Unveils 7-Series Plug-In Hybrid
The 745e xDrive forgoes the turbocharged 2.0L 4-cyl. gasoline engine used by the older 740e for a turbocharged 3.0L inline 6-cyl. powerplant, bringing with it an additional 28 hp and 37 lb.-ft. of torque at 282 hp and 332 lb.-ft.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 1, 2019 -
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Fourth Audi e-tron Model to Be Previewed at Geneva
The compact SUV is expected to become Audi’s biggest-selling e-tron model.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 31, 2019 -
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Lincoln Has Most-Seen Auto Ad Three Weeks Running
A key theme of the first-place ad for the week of Jan. 21 is control; it emphasizes Co-Pilot360 technology, including a lane-keeping system, available in the ’19 Lincoln Nautilus.
Jan. 30, 2019 -
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China’s Zotye Sets Sights on U.S. Market
Zotye will fill a void for good value for the price that Japanese and Korean manufacturers left as they moved upscale, says Duke Hale, chairman and CEO of Zotye USA.
By Alysha Webb • Jan. 30, 2019 -
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Honda Says Passport Should Stem Customer Loss
Since the discontinuation of the Crosstour in 2015, Honda has been without a dedicated 2-row midsize CUV in the U.S. It says a lack of a model in the segment shorted it some customers.
Jan. 29, 2019 -
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Mazda Cold-Stamps Parts From Higher-Strength Steel
The high-strength steel parts are to be used in Mazda’s new-generation Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture, which will underpin upcoming models starting with the all-new Mazda3.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 29, 2019 -
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Cadillac’s Wahl Talks EVs, Sales, Oscars, Blackwing V-8s
Despite the chief marketing officer's optimism, Cadillac’s 2018 U.S. sales were disappointing, falling 1.1% to 154,702 vehicles, well behind its luxury rivals, particularly Audi (223,323), BMW (311,014), Lexus (298,310) and Mercedes-Benz (317,235).
Jan. 26, 2019 -
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Jeep on the Rise in Russia
FCA Russia says the brand’s 2018 result reflected the successful expansion of the Jeep range. Joining the Grand Cherokee, Renegade and Wrangler lineup were the Compass, Cherokee and the Grand Cherokee’s Trackhawk variant.
By Eugene Gerden • Jan. 25, 2019 -
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Infiniti to Sharpen Focus, New President Says
Christian Meunier, who took over the helm of the luxury brand this month, wants Infiniti to concentrate on fewer vehicle segments while being nimbler and more daring.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 24, 2019 -
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Subaru Gains Sales, Share, But Reins in Output Despite Supply Shortages
The Japanese automaker’s U.S. chief addresses the hot topics of autonomy, declining car sales, electrification and daily rental in a wide-ranging interview.
Jan. 24, 2019 -
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2019 NADA Chairman: ‘We Have a Huge Affordability Issue’
In a Wards Q&A, Charlie Gilchrist talks about NADA goals for the year, the changing auto industry, his evolved management style and how he handles mistakes.
By Steven Finlay • Jan. 23, 2019
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