Automakers: Page 166
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GM Wooing Top Tech Talent, Ammann Says
Detroit automakers yoked by a Rust Belt industrial stereotype historically have struggled to land new graduates, such as the rare data scientists who find Silicon Valley more appealing.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 16, 2018 -
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Urus Will Double Lamborghini Sales, Exec Says
With a base price of $200,000 – well below that of the Huracán and Aventador – and newfound versatility for the brand, Farmeschi tells WardsAuto he is convinced the Urus will at least double Lamborghini’s sales globally.
Jan. 16, 2018 -
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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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GM Outlook Positive, But New Truck Launch Costly
CFO Chuck Stevens says the truck launch will increase GM’s capital spending to the $8.5 billion range, which is in line with the elevated investment of recent years.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 16, 2018 -
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GM, Waymo Out Front in Autonomous, Navigant Says
Ford drops from first to fourth in the researcher’s rankings, as others step up the pace to bring self-driving vehicles to market.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 16, 2018 -
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Nissan’s Munoz Forecasts Stable 2018 Sales
“We are pleased to see that the U.S. economy is quite strong, all the fundamentals are there, so we are betting on a stable market around 16.9 million or 17 million units,” the executive tells WardsAuto.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 16, 2018 -
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Fullsize CUV Would Fill Missing Spot in Lexus Lineup, Exec Says
“We have to build this vehicle,” says an enthusiastic Jeff Bracken, group vice president and general manager of Lexus in the U.S.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 16, 2018 -
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Hyundai Takes Wraps Off Veloster Redesign
Hyundai’s subcompact coupe moves in a sportier direction, helped by a more powerful base engine and a standard multilink rear suspension.
Jan. 15, 2018 -
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Acura RDX Prototype Revealed
A new body, platform, engine and transmission, as well as a thorough rework of the brand’s center stack, can be found on the next-gen CUV.
Jan. 15, 2018 -
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Nissan Unveils XMotion Concept SUV
Elements of Japanese design and nature are prominent in the SUV’s appearance, including an image of Mt. Fuji that is revealed when the third-row door is opened.
Jan. 15, 2018 -
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Lexus Hints at Flagship CUV with Limitless Concept
The luxury brand describes the look of the LF-1 Limitless concept as fusing “the organic shapes of liquid metal with the sharp edges of a traditional Japanese sword.”
Jan. 15, 2018 -
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VW Stages Return of the Jetta at NAIAS
The seventh-generation compact sedan goes on sale in the second quarter with more room, an upscale interior and a lower base price. But there’s no diesel. “We definitely pulled the plug for diesel in this country,” Hinrich Woebcken says.
Jan. 14, 2018 -
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New Mercedes G-Class Changes Mostly Everything and Almost Nothing
Mercedes updates its most serious off-roader, but is careful to ensure the vehicle doesn’t lose any of its iconic design cues.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 14, 2018 -
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Ranger Rides Again
Ford’s Ranger pickup returns to the U.S. market a year from now after a seven-year hiatus during which the midsize truck segment has exploded.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 14, 2018 -
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New Chevy Silverado Display of GM’s Power, Barra Says
While the automaker has yet to sell an autonomous vehicle, the Silverado accounted for 585,864 deliveries in 2017. It is GM’s best-selling vehicle and a goose that has been laying golden eggs for the automaker for 100 years.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 13, 2018 -
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VW Joins Lightweighting Research Incubator LIFT
Volkswagen Group of America becomes the first automotive OEM to join LIFT, the Detroit-based public-private partnership researching lightweighting solutions for automotive, aerospace and military applications.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 12, 2018 -
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All-Electric MEB Platform to Drive New Firsts at VW
The new architecture will consolidate electronic controls and reduce the number of microprocessors, advance the application of new driver-assistance technology and somewhat alter the way cars are built at the German automaker.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 12, 2018 -
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Volvo U.K. Opens Customer-Centered Training Center
The new center 80 miles north of London is designed to bring Volvo’s U.K. training in line with the automaker’s status as a premium brand and the technologically advanced nature of its latest products.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 11, 2018 -
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Ford Expands ST Trim to Edge SUV
Ford’s first performance-oriented ST-trim SUV highlights a major midcycle makeover of the Edge. The ’19 model goes on sale this summer.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 11, 2018 -
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Nostalgia May Be Only Hope for ʼ90s-Era U.K. Cars
Cars from 1993 have a better rate of passing Ministry of Transport roadworthiness tests – 56.5%, compared with 55.3% of cars from 2000 – demonstrating 1990s cars are emerging classics, used-car expert Keith Moody says.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 10, 2018 -
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GM Korea Union Accepts New Wage; Hyundai, Kia Still in Limbo
A tentative agreement had been reached in the 25th round of negotiations Dec. 30. The company did not report production losses caused by a series of partial strikes that occurred last year.
By Vince Courtenay • Jan. 9, 2018 -
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Toyota Thailand Tests Car-Sharing Program in Bangkok
Toyota Thailand Chairman Ninnart Chaithirapinyo says the service areas cover the campus and commercial area at Chulalongkorn University with 12 Ha:mo (Harmonious mobility) stations in strategic areas to connect to public transportation, as well as 10 charging stations and 33 parking lots.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 9, 2018 -
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‘Big Bang’ Paying Big Dividends for Ford in Europe
The ‟Big Bangˮ sales and marketing strategy began paying off when the Transit Custom became Europe’s top seller in the 1-ton LCV segment in 2015 and has held that status since then.
By Jorge Palacios • Jan. 9, 2018 -
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Toyota Paints New Mobility Picture With e-Palette
The automaker says several e-Palettes could be clustered in one place, allowing businesses or communities to quickly create mobile hubs for services, entertainment and festivals. “I mean, just think of how great e-Palette would be at Burning Man!” Akio Toyoda says.
Jan. 8, 2018 -
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Nissan to Show Brain-Monitoring Driving Tech
Nissan says brain-to-vehicle technology promises to speed up reaction times for drivers and will lead to cars that keep adapting to make driving more enjoyable.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 8, 2018 -
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Ford Drops Diesel Into F-150, Finally
Ford introduces a diesel-engine option for its popular F-150 light-duty pickup.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 8, 2018
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