Automakers: Page 175
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Consumers Command Industry, Toyota Sales Chief Says
Focus on the retail buyer is the only way to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving automotive market, Toyota’s North American sales chief says.
By Bob Gritzinger • Aug. 2, 2017 -
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GM’s Maven Orders 250 More Bolts for Car-Sharing Test
During a recent 45-day period the Bolt EV fleet traveled enough to consume 50,000 gallons of gasoline, yet did so with zero emissions.
By David C. Smith • Aug. 2, 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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Hyundai Formally Establishes Genesis Luxury Division
In announcing formation of the new Genesis Div., Hyundai Motor Group says the move was made to enhance response to luxury-car market trends and better meet consumer expectations.
By Vince Courtenay • Aug. 2, 2017 -
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BMW: Pricey Carbon Fiber Losing Some Appeal
“The main challenge of carbon-fiber materials is still the cost,” says BMW’s Florian Schek.
By Steve Finlay • Aug. 1, 2017 -
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PSA Group Completes Opel/Vauxhall Purchase From GM
PSA executives believe there are positive synergies within the enlarged group, for example achieving substantial economies of scale and in purchasing, manufacturing and R&D.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 1, 2017 -
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Fleets, Cars Hold Down Ford’s July U.S. Tally
The automaker posted a strong retail result, with volume down just 1% on strong utility and pickup demand.
By David Zoia Editor • Aug. 1, 2017 -
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GM Sales Feel Pinch of Go-to-Market Strategy
GM dealers sold 226,107 light vehicles last month compared with 267,258 in the same period last year, according to WardsAuto data.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 1, 2017 -
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Mum’s the Word for Rolls-Royce’s Eighth-Gen Phantom
Despite lightweighting elsewhere, the Phantom’s silent ride comes thanks to more than 286 lbs. of sound insulation, the largest-ever cast-aluminum joints in a body-in-white for better sound insulation and use of high-absorption materials.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 1, 2017 -
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Pacifica, Prius Liftgate Win ‘Enlighten’ Awards
Innovative lightweight solutions are recognized in several categories.
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Record-Setting Honda Finds Home in U.K. Museum
Honda Civic Tourer receives the Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency after record-breaking drive.
By Alan Harman • July 31, 2017 -
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Shrinking Global Sales Hit Kia’s Bottom Line
Kia’s retail vehicle sales were off significantly in China, the U.S. and Korea, dragging down total global volume for the first six months 7.6%.
By Vince Courtenay • July 27, 2017 -
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Short Kia Commercial Finds Sweet Spot Among Viewers
Kia tops the list with a short-and-sweet spot promoting its SUV summer clearance event, touting the fact that its cars have been ranked “No.1 in initial quality” two years in a row by J.D. Power.
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Toyota, Mazda Offer Upbeat Outlooks as Thai Market Turns Corner
Both automakers are raising their forecasts for the year and say fundamentals look good for continued growth.
By Edd Ellison • July 27, 2017 -
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Ford Oz Unveils High-Tech Showroom of Future
Ford hired Fitch Design, known for its work on Nike and Apple stores, reviewed current showrooms and conducted 62 dealer interviews globally to capture the heritage aspect and community feel of the Ford brand. The new interior and exterior concept will become a worldwide standard.
By Alan Harman • July 27, 2017 -
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Cultural Change Under Way, Ford CEO Says, With More to Come
Top executive Jim Hackett is promising to roll out a fully fleshed-out strategy in coming months but says the automaker already is moving faster and reenergizing its workforce.
By David Zoia Editor • July 26, 2017 -
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Suzuki Releases Image of ’18 Swift Compact Hatch
Pundits expect the car to sport a tuned version of the 1.4L Boosterjet gasoline engine driving the front wheels through a 5-speed manual transmission.
By Paul Myles • July 25, 2017 -
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U.K.’s Lotus Announces Limited-Edition Evora GT430
Priced at £112,500 ($145,842) in the U.K., the 2-seater has a top speed of 190 mph (305 km/h) and goes from 0-60 mph (97 km) in 3.7 seconds.
By Alan Harman • July 25, 2017 -
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Korea Dieselgate Case May Be Sputtering to End
Legal analysts believe prosecutors’ silence over former Audi VW Korea CEO Johannes Thammer’s departure from Korea amounts to tacit downgrading of a legal proceeding that had lost its steam and public appeal.
By Vince Courtenay • July 25, 2017 -
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Japanese Plants’ Output in EU Robust
An industry study says exports from Europe last year accounted for 291,647 units, or 20% of Japanese production in the region.
By Roger Schreffler • July 24, 2017 -
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Not Just Another Cop Car
Resplendent with authentic roof color bar and Sussex Police decals, the “Roller” would bring a touch of class to any cops-and-robbers high-speed car chase.
By Paul Myles • July 24, 2017 -
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Ford, Opel Subsidiaries to Up Production in Spain
Ford’s plan to raise production at Almussafes follows a cutback announced in April. Daily output was rolled back because of falling sales of models such as the Galaxy, S-Max and Mondeo sold primarily in other European countries.
By Jorge Palacios • July 24, 2017 -
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Ford Jolts Police Segment With Pickup Option
With the broadest lineup in the industry, Ford expects its police-vehicle market segment to soar further with the addition of the’18 Ford F-150 Police Responder.
By Remi Murrey • July 24, 2017 -
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Market Leader Honda Opens Thailand Proving Ground
The Prachinburi Proving Ground is a comprehensive test course designed for the Asia & Oceania region. It makes Thailand only the third country where Honda has proving grounds, after Japan and the U.S.
By Alan Harman • July 21, 2017 -
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UAW President Accuses Nissan of Intimidating Workers
The upcoming vote will be the UAW’s third attempt to organize Nissan workers in the U.S. South; it lost two previous elections at the Smyrna, TN, plant.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 21, 2017 -
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Technology in Newer Cars Confounds Car Wash Operators
The International Carwash Assn. suggests a “telematics solution” that would inform the vehicle it is in a car wash, adjust its systems for the wash cycle and reset the systems afterward.
July 21, 2017
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