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Toyota Up, Cadillac Down, Chrysler and Tesla Rise in Consumer Reports’ Study
Transmission and infotainment problems were the top complaints in this year’s survey of vehicles by the publication’s readers.
Oct. 19, 2017 -
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Fordʼs U.K. Dealers Recruiting 1,000 Technicians
Sales of Ford’s Transit CV, combined with the launch of the technologically advanced all-new Fiesta subcompact, and the planned introduction of new electric and hybrid powertrains is stimulating the surge in demand for technicians.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 19, 2017 -
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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GM Holden Finds Buyer for Soon-to-Close Plant
The Australian subsidiary of General Motors will end production at the site Oct. 20 and then will undertake a decommissioning process that will extend to mid-2019.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 18, 2017 -
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No Actors in Chevrolet’s Most-Watched Auto Ad
Chevy’s No.1 ad for the week of Oct. 9-15 took No.2 last time. In it, “real people (not actors)” guess which truck brands offer best-in-class horsepower and off-road capabilities and are pleasantly surprised when the bowtie brand’s models fit the bill.
By WardsAuto Staff • Oct. 18, 2017 -
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Concepts in Honda’s Spotlight at Tokyo Auto Show
The automaker will unveil its Sports EV Concept and will showcase the Urban EV Concept, which Honda says received a highly positive response at the recent Frankfurt auto show, as well as the NeuV personal mobility concept and the all-new CR-V.
Oct. 18, 2017 -
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Porsche Adds Punch to New 718 Boxster, Cayman GTS
The boxer engine in the new roadster and coupe has a redesigned intake system and tweaked turbocharger that boost output 15 hp beyond the standard version of the engine used by the 718 Boxster S and 718 Cayman S.
By Greg Kable • Oct. 17, 2017 -
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GM, Ford Unite to Preserve, Foster Industry Innovation
The Gallery by General Motors will be a flexible exhibit at The Henry Ford and its Museum of American Innovation. It is backed by a $5 million donation to the museum from GM.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 17, 2017 -
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Kia Hires PSA Veteran to Lead China Design Team
Son, who has 30 years’ experience in the field, is expected to establish customized design-development processes for the Chinese market based on his experience as design head at PSA China.
Oct. 13, 2017 -
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J.D. Power Survey Rates Kia, Volvo Most Dependable
The J.D. Power 2017 U.K. Vehicle Dependability Study measures problems experienced during the previous 12 months by original owners of vehicles in the U.K. after 12-36 months of ownership. It looks at 177 problem symptoms across eight categories.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 12, 2017 -
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Truck Maker Hino to Relocate Within West Virginia
Hino, the truck- and bus-manufacturing subsidiary of Toyota, is investing $100 million in the new operation, which will create an estimated 250 new jobs by early 2020.
Oct. 11, 2017 -
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Nissan Says Black, Gray Overshadow Bright Car Colors
A Europe-wide survey of 5,000 people found more than half of drivers played it safe with neutral car-color choices despite more personalization options than ever before.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 11, 2017 -
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Hyundai to Offer Money-Back Guarantee in Online Push
Shopper Assurance takes the car-buying process more online, something all brands are striving to do but perhaps not under an official program endorsed by the OEM.
Oct. 10, 2017 -
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Tesla’s ‘Hiccups’: Devil in the Details
Tesla has little chance of hitting its 5,000 weekly output during the fourth quarter. The chief reason: Its current production line can’t build vehicles at that rate unless it runs two 10-hour shifts seven days a week, which is unlikely.
By David C. Smith • Oct. 9, 2017 -
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Alfa Romeo Model Sets Nurburgring SUV Speed Record
Alfa Romeo says the Stelvio Quadrifoglio, its first production SUV, combines lightweight with premium materials, such as a carbon-fiber driveshaft, to deliver segment-leading torsional rigidity, direct steering and 50/50 weight distribution.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 6, 2017 -
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PSA Squeezing More Output Out of Spanish Opel Plant
The production forecast at the Figueruelas plant for this year is 402,000 units, up 12% from the 361,400 built in 2016. Output could reach 460,000 units next year; the plant’s maximum capacity is 480,000.
By Jorge Palacios • Oct. 5, 2017 -
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How to Reach ‛Soon-to-Be’ Luxury Audience
Here’s how a brand such as Mercedes might begin to tap into a new band of consumers in the “pre-luxury” state.
By Rochelle Bailis • Oct. 4, 2017 -
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Nissan Keeps It Short, Leads Most-Viewed Ads Chart
Topping the chart for the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1 is a 10-second ad (compared with the usual 30- or 60-second spots we see) advertising the ’17 Rogue Sport with a focus on its intelligent safety shield technology.
By WardsAuto Staff • Oct. 4, 2017 -
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Fleets, Hurricane Drive Ford’s U.S. Sales Gain in September
The automaker says about a third of its sales increase can be credited to post-Harvey demand in Houston, but even without that bump the market overall was strong in the month.
By David Zoia Editor • Oct. 3, 2017 -
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RAV4 Shot in Arm for Toyota Operations in Russia
The automaker plans to tap into Russian SUV demand by putting the new Land Cruiser Prado and Fortuner on the market by the end of this year.
By Eugene Gerden • Oct. 3, 2017 -
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GM Promises Two New EVs in 18 Months, Plans All-Electric Future
GM Chairman and CEO Mary Barra recently said the Detroit automaker sees a future of not just zero emissions, but also zero crashes and zero traffic congestion.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 2, 2017 -
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Cruising Delightful in Lincoln’s Flagship
Great UX goes both ways – in the front and rear seats – and the Continental has all sides covered.
By Steve Finlay • Sept. 29, 2017 -
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Centennial Pickups Crown Chevy Trucks 100
The ’18 Silverado and Colorado Centennial Editions wear Centennial Blue paint, heritage bowtie emblems exclusive to the two models and 100-year badges inspired by colors and design cues found on early Chevy trucks.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 28, 2017 -
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New Accent Launching Amid B-Car Slump
Subcompact cars have experienced the steepest decline of any light-vehicle size class this year, but Hyundai wants to keep its used-car alternative around.
Sept. 28, 2017 -
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Nissan Takes Armada Fullsize SUV Up a Notch
Unveiled at the State Fair of Texas, the new Armada Platinum Reserve will hit U.S. dealerships nationwide in late October with a base price of $61,690.
By David Zoia Editor • Sept. 28, 2017 -
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ZF Electric Park Brake Featured on ʼ18 Ford F-150
The electric park brake ‟can result in a weight savings of up to 20 lbs. (9 kg) or more for commercial vans, larger trucks and SUVs when compared to conventional drum-in-hat park brakes,” says Manfred Meyer, ZF senior vice president-global braking.
Sept. 28, 2017
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