Automakers: Page 163
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Hyundai Unwraps New Santa Fe, Tucson and Kona CUVs
The fourth-generation Santa Fe and new Santa Fe Diesel variant are the third and fourth of eight planned CUVs in the U.S., Hyundai says.
March 28, 2018 -
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In Unveiling All-New Altima, Nissan Touts Cars as Cool
In a WardsAuto Q&A, a Nissan design executive explains why, despite the popularity of SUVs, young people like cars.
By Steve Finlay • March 28, 2018 -
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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All-New Lincoln Aviator Called ‘Seductive’ Not ‘Predatory’
Too often, vehicles in the upscale SUV market look like they are on the attack, says Lincoln design chief David Woodhouse.
By Steve Finlay • March 28, 2018 -
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Chevrolet Tops Most-Seen Auto Ads Ranking
In its first-place spot airing from March 19-25, Chevrolet invites people to see for themselves why it is the “most awarded and fastest growing brand the last four years overall.”
By WardsAuto Staff • March 28, 2018 -
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Technology Disrupts Auto Show Cycle
With virtual and augmented realities and the rapid flow of information over the Internet, traditional auto shows risk their relevance as consumers become well-versed with a vehicle’s features without ever having to physically sit in it.
By Eric Totaro • March 28, 2018 -
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Fifth-Gen RAV4 Uncovered in New York
The best-selling CUV in the U.S. gets a new look and two new powertrains, both borrowed from Toyota’s Camry midsize sedan.
March 28, 2018 -
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Cadillac Eventually Will Intro Head-Turning Halo Car, Brand Prez Says
“Things are about to get very interesting at Cadillac,” Johan de Nysschen says.
By Steve Finlay • March 27, 2018 -
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Volkswagen Riding SUV Wave in China
The ambitious new model push forms part of VW’s new, globally aligned model strategy that will see at least one of the new SUVs to be sold in China offered in North America as a smaller sibling to the recently introduced Atlas.
By Greg Kable • March 27, 2018 -
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Spain’s SEAT to Sell, But Not Build, EVs Locally
SEAT will have two all-electric vehicles before 2025, but they will not be built in Spain.
By Jorge Palacios • March 27, 2018 -
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GMC Launches Sierra AT4, Promises More Off-Roaders
GMC chooses the Big Apple to unleash its attack on the all-terrain market, starting with the fullsize Sierra AT4 due this fall, followed by more AT4 off-roaders in the next two years.
By Bob Gritzinger • March 26, 2018 -
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Toyota’s New Global Architecture Extending to Trucks
Other news from Toyota’s NADA media roundtable: Tariffs on aluminum and steel are bad; free trade has been great for American jobs; autonomous-vehicle research must not be deterred; and Lexus is thrilled with its “Black Panther” tie-in.
March 26, 2018 -
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Volvo Cars’ Decision on Russian Plant Due This Year
The Swedish subsidiary of Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely is considering building vehicles in Russia thanks to its rapidly improving sales in the country, the market’s overall recovery and its potential for further growth.
By Eugene Gerden • March 26, 2018 -
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Audi Brussels Plant Claims Environmental Honor
Rudiger Recknagel, head of environmental protection, says Audi in 2014 was the first premium manufacturer to measure its carbon-dioxide footprint and have it certified.
By Alan Harman • March 26, 2018 -
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Conglomerate Seeks Control of Automaker Perodua
“The proposals will allow UMW to increase its strategic stake in Perodua, which continues to be the leading marque in Malaysia with successful recent launches,” UMW says in a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the Malaysian stock exchange.
By Alan Harman • March 26, 2018 -
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Trucks Are Cool, But Nothing Wrong With Cars, Toyota Says
While other automakers are pocketing big profits on fullsize pickups and large SUVs, Toyota’s lineup skews toward cars and smaller CUVs with softer margins. Jim Lentz says the brand will retain its car-centric portfolio.
March 25, 2018 -
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Toyota to Intro Corolla Hatch in New York
Compared with the outgoing iM hatch, the Corolla 5-door is longer and wider, plus has a lighter, smaller engine and a so-called unified interior.
March 23, 2018 -
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VW: Passat GT Injects Interest in Segment, Better Than Incentives
Midsize-car sales are off this year, with deliveries of the Passat falling the most of all segment players.
March 22, 2018 -
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Mercedes Reveals Facelifted C-Class Coupe, Cabriolet
Along with some subtle exterior styling tweaks and upgraded interior appointments, the reworked 2-door C-Class models introduce a series of midlife mechanical changes, including a more powerful engine in the all-wheel-drive C43 4Matic.
By Greg Kable • March 21, 2018 -
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Ford Reveals Coming Product Storm
With Ford’s business “fitness” in good shape, CEO Jim Hackett and his team are launching a major product blitz including more trucks and SUVs and electrification offerings in every model from the F-150 to the Mustang.
By Bob Gritzinger • March 15, 2018 -
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PSA Announces Car-Making Joint Venture in Namibia
The joint venture is part of PSA’s “Push to Pass” growth strategy. Part of that plan calls for directly producing within the Middle East and Africa 70% of the vehicles sold in those regions.
By WardsAuto Staff • March 15, 2018 -
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Lexus Hopes JM Participation a Boon to Plus Program
The time may be optimal for non-negotiable pricing to take hold, says JM Lexus’ Jim Dunn, as Internet-connected smartphones have changed the car-buying process.
March 15, 2018 -
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Chevrolet Back on Top of Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
In first place for the week of March 5-11 was a Chevy ad highlighting first-time buyers and declaring “trying something new can be exciting, empowering – downright exhilarating.” The spot is tied to the brand’s current deals on ’18 Cruze models.
By WardsAuto Staff • March 14, 2018 -
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Malaysia Turns to India’s Tata to Upgrade Automaking
Second International Trade and Industry Minister Ong Ka Chuan says working with Tata is the next step for Malaysia after linking up with China to keep the country's automotive industry on a strong footing.
By Alan Harman • March 12, 2018 -
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Toyota, Subaru and Honda Win Highest Trade-In Brand Loyalty
Car segments’ overall inability to win popularity contests at dealerships will shape the auto industry’s future, study says.
By Steve Finlay • March 8, 2018 -
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GM Rejoins Conventional-Cab, Medium-Duty Market
The Detroit automaker calls its group of Class 4, Class 5 and Class 6 conventional cab trucks the most customer-focused offering in the market.
By James M. Amend • March 7, 2018
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