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European Commission, Egypt Tied Up in Trade Spat
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.BRUSSELS – The Egyptian government says it will use German consultants to fine-tune a planned subsidy system benefiting Egypt-based vehicle ...
By Sara Lewis • Sept. 11, 2017 -
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GM Says It’s Not Pulling Out of South Korea
GM Korea’s new CEO points out the company’s role as one of the most vital design, engineering and manufacturing bases in GM’s global operations.
By Vince Courtenay • Sept. 8, 2017 -
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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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Asia Avto Ramps Up Skoda Car Production
Four models of the Volkswagen budget brand will be assembled, including the upgraded Rapid and Octavia small liftbacks.
By Eugene Gerden • Sept. 8, 2017 -
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BMW Offers Take on Modern Luxury With Concept X7
Revealed ahead of next week’s Frankfurt auto show, the new 6-seat SUV presages a planned production version of the X7 due to reach North American showrooms during second-half 2018.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 8, 2017 -
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Maven Earning Its Way Early, GM VP Says
Julia Steyn, vice president-Urban Mobility and Maven at GM, stops short of providing detailed financial figures, but says, “Every dollar GM invests in Maven it gets a return on.”
By James M. Amend • Sept. 8, 2017 -
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Chevrolet Rides Out Summer With Most-Seen TV Car Ad
Chevrolet took first place with its commercial promoting a Labor Day sales event. The bowtie brand put popular models through rigorous tests to showcase the excitement owning a Chevy can bring. Music by The Hives gives the spot an upbeat feel.
By WardsAuto Staff • Sept. 7, 2017 -
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Mercedes Unveils Limited-Edition G-Class Models
The new AMG G-class models arrive just five months before a more contemporary G-class model featuring an all-aluminum body, wider tracks, significant weight reduction and a newly styled interior makes its public premiere at the 2018 Detroit auto show.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 5, 2017 -
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Mercedes Reveals Updated S-Class Coupe, Cabriolet
Going on sale in North America in mid-2018, the upmarket 2-door models adopt subtle styling changes, revised equipment and new engines in a move that brings them into line with the recently facelifted S-Class sedan.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 5, 2017 -
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Mercedes Confirms New EQ A EV for Frankfurt
The compact concept points to entry-level, electric-powered model planned for launch early next decade.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 2, 2017 -
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Jeep Jumps Out of Fleet Sales
Jeep takes a giant step back from fleet sales in August, further depressing already rough FCA sales numbers.
By Bob Gritzinger • Sept. 1, 2017 -
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GM’s August Sales Withstand Hurricane Harvey
The Detroit automaker delivered 275,552 light vehicles last month, compared with 256,429 during the same period last year, according to WardsAuto data.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 1, 2017 -
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F-Series Carries Ford in August
Ford sales struggle in August, with F-Series as the bright spot amid otherwise dismal car, SUV and fleet business.
By Bob Gritzinger • Sept. 1, 2017 -
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Tesla Lashes Out at UAW Over Work-Conditions Complaint
Allegations of unfair labor practices are “meant only to generate headlines,” the automaker says in a statement after receiving an official NLRB complaint.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 1, 2017 -
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Mercedes-AMG Hypercar to Top 218 MPH
The $2.7 million plug-in-hybrid coupe will hit the market in late-2018.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 1, 2017 -
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GM Banks On Broader Appeal for ‘18 GMC Terrain
Newly minted Buick-GMC Vice President of Marketing Phil Brook sees the CUV trend accelerating despite softening of U.S. market overall and, likewise, creating a big opportunity for the redesigned Terrain.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 1, 2017 -
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Winkelmann to Leave Audi Sport to Take Over at Bugatti
Stephan Winkelmann, 52, has led Audi’s performance-car division since March 2016. He will replace 59-year-old Wolfgang Durheimer at Bugatti. Durheimer reportedly will remain chairman of Bentley for the foreseeable future.
By Greg Kable • Aug. 31, 2017 -
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Kia Faces Multimillion-Dollar Payout in Wage Lawsuit
A Korean court ruled Kia might suffer financial strain from the judgment but would not be damaged financially because the automaker has enjoyed several years of good profits and is not facing any management crisis.
By Vince Courtenay • Aug. 31, 2017 -
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Toyota Australia Says Goodbye to Aurion Production
The Japanese automaker’s big V-6 family sedan racked up more than 110,000 sales on the domestic market, with another 70,000 units built for export in its 11-year production run.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 31, 2017 -
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Smart’s Frankfurt Concept Aimed at Mobility
Key elements include a newly interpreted front end with a curvy headlamp design and a large trapezoidal grille – both featuring black-panel displays Smart claims will allow future models to offer more personalization and communication possibilities.
By Greg Kable • Aug. 31, 2017 -
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Kia Teases Ceeʼd Premium Fastback-Hatchback Concept
The concept’s elongated coupe styling clearly aims at bringing a sporting edge to the C-segment car and probably targets younger, aspirational consumers.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 30, 2017 -
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Technology Underpins Luxury in New Bentley Coupe
The new 2+2 coupe features a bold exterior design and luxurious new interior as well as a new, advanced weight-optimized platform supporting innovations such as a 48V electrical system and an upgraded version of Bentley’s uniquely configured W-12 engine.
By Greg Kable • Aug. 29, 2017 -
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Third-Gen Porsche Cayenne Revealed
Styling changes are conservative, but higher output engines and lighter weight overall translate into a faster Cayenne off the line.
By Greg Kable • Aug. 29, 2017 -
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Next Disruptor: On-Demand Urban Aviation
As automakers invest heavily in mobility services, not wanting to be left behind, they need to be aware their new technology could be usurped by even newer technology.
By John McElroy • Aug. 28, 2017 -
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Hyundai Hopes to Ride Compact Hatch Wave
What could be a motivating factor, and what Hyundai is touting, is the utility plus athleticism a compact hatch provides over a B- or C-segment CUV.
Aug. 28, 2017 -
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Europe-Built Next-Gen Commodore Tested in Native Oz
“We’ve been collaborating with our colleagues in GM Europe to make sure we’ve been able to apply all of the lessons we’ve learned in developing Commodores over the last 30 years,” lead dynamics engineer Rob Trubiani says.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 25, 2017
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