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Kia’s Stonic Breaks Cover Ahead of Korean Sales Launch
The new model joins sister brand Hyundai’s just-launched Kona in an effort to take down the runaway segment-leading Ssangyong Tivoli.
By Vince Courtenay • June 22, 2017 -
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Ford Adds Off-Road FXT Package to ’18 Expedition Mix
More than 20% of Expedition owners use their SUV for off-road adventures. With that being said, Ford introduces the all-new ’18 Expedition FX4 Off-Road Package, calling it the most off-road-capable Expedition ever.
By Remi Murrey • June 21, 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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Hyundai Mobis Opens 14-Test-Track Proving Ground
The Seosan Proving Ground is designed to improve the performance and quality of all auto components produced by Hyundai Mobis in cooperation with its five existing R&D centers.
June 20, 2017 -
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Skoda Superb Rated Superb by U.K. New-Car Owners
Driver Power, which bills itself as Britain’s biggest motorist survey, says it found the Skoda Superb is the car that makes its owners happiest, with a 93.4% satisfaction score. The Volkswagen subsidiary’s Yeti takes second place with 93.3%.
By Alan Harman • June 20, 2017 -
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Ex-Malaysian Prime Minister Angered by Proton Deal
Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 90, alleges the government of Prime Minister Najib Razak’s support for the decision to sell Proton, a company he founded while in the top job, is an act of vengeance against him.
By Alan Harman • June 19, 2017 -
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BMW May Take Over Russian Plant Abandoned by GM
The plant would produce the same range of vehicles now built in Kaliningrad by contract assembler Avtovor – 3-Series, 5-Series and 7-Series sedans, as well as X1, X3, X5 and X6 CUVs, officials say.
By Eugene Gerden • June 19, 2017 -
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More Room, More Tech in Sixth-Gen Volkswagen Polo
Set for European deliveries in November following a planned public debut at the upcoming Frankfurt auto show, the ĘĽ17-model-year Polo will be produced in 5-door hatchback form, with buyers offered a choice of up to six engines.
By Greg Kable • June 16, 2017 -
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Toyota Australia Profits as End of Production Looms
Toyota has announced it will shutter its Altona manufacturing plant in Victoria on Oct. 3. The factory will continue operating on two shifts until the closure date, when the number of Australian employees will drop from 3,900 to about 1,300.
By Alan Harman • June 16, 2017 -
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Jaguar Serves Up View of XF Sportbrake at Wimbledon
Available powertrains will feature Jaguar’s 4-cyl. Ingenium gasoline and diesel engines with carbon-dioxide emissions as low as 118 g/km.
By Paul Myles • June 16, 2017 -
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McLaren Releases Images of New 570S Spider Droptop
The Spider boasts performance similar to that of its 570S Coupé sibling with a 3.8L twin-turbocharged V-8 engine using a 7-speed, seamless-shift transmission producing 570 hp and 443 lb.-ft. (600 Nm) of torque.
By Paul Myles • June 16, 2017 -
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GM, Ford Logos Absent From Charity Car Show
Fiat Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai and a batch of automotive suppliers are supporting the Eyes on Design Automotive Design Exhibition.
By David C. Smith • June 15, 2017 -
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Ford to Research Smart Mobility From London Office
The office will give Ford specialists easy access to world-class digital companies, leading academic institutions and existing partners as it targets the near-term development of smart-mobility solutions that meet major European cities’ specific needs.
By Alan Harman • June 15, 2017 -
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Volkswagen Offers Glimpse of Sixth-Generation Polo
In line with the growing girth of most small cars these days, the sixth-generation Polo is promised to be larger, more spacious and more comfortable.
By Paul Myles • June 14, 2017 -
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Toyota Claims Three Most-Watched Car Commercials
Toyota’s third-place ad departs from the fairy-tale world to give real-life examples of why the ’17 Prius’s Safety Sense system, including pedestrian detection and lane departure, is key.
By WardsAuto Staff • June 14, 2017 -
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Citroen Releases Official Images of New C3 Aircross
External design sticks closely to the brand’s current design language with all the benefits of a robust SUV, including raised ground clearance, an elevated driving position, front and rear skid plates and wheel arch extensions.
By Paul Myles • June 14, 2017 -
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Toyota Talks Low-Priced Autonomous, Preventing Pedal Misapplication
A top Toyota safety official says putting autonomous technology in base grades of less-expensive models is a way to keep self-driving vehicles within reach of mass-market buyers.
June 14, 2017 -
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GM Names New Managing Director of Thai Operations
Sumito Ishii, managing director-GM Vietnam, takes over as managing director-GM Thailand and as interim managing director-Chevrolet Sales Thailand until a permanent replacement is announced.
By Alan Harman • June 13, 2017 -
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New BMW 6-Series GT Bows
Considered a rival to the new Audi A7, the 5-seat GT has been thoroughly redesigned with a more shapely exterior and a roomier interior featuring higher-quality materials consistent with those seen on the latest 5-Series.
By Greg Kable • June 13, 2017 -
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GM Calls New Batch of Self-Driving EVs Industry First
The latest-generation autonomous Chevy Bolt EV began rolling off the line January with GM’s newest self-driving technology, such as complex sensors, radars, cameras and other hardware.
By James M. Amend and Bob Gritzinger • June 13, 2017 -
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Hyundai’s Chung: Slowing Sales Opportunity to Leap Forward
The Hyundai vice chairman reiterates the desire to offer CUVs from A to E segments and says the new Kona B-CUV will get EV and FCEV versions next year in Korea.
June 13, 2017 -
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Russia Hopes Transport Subsidies Will Boost Exports
Currently, subsidies range from 20% of transport costs for global manufacturers in Russia to 60%-80% for domestic brands and global companies whose level of localization – primarily parts purchases but also R&D spending – exceeds 50%.
By Eugene Gerden • June 13, 2017 -
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Mazda’s Revamped CX-5 to Battle Nissan Qashqai
The Japanese brand has exhibited at Automobile Barcelona – the new name of the traditional Barcelona Motor Show – its redesigned CX-5, which will compete with the Nissan Qashqai in Europe.
By Jorge Palacios • June 13, 2017 -
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Hyundai Pulls Wraps Off Kona CUV
The Korean automaker has a lot riding on its new B-CUV, which it notes is in a very competitive segment. The group includes the Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 and Jeep Renegade.
June 12, 2017 -
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Toyota Oz Branch Launches Fleet Car-Sharing System
Toyota Fleet Management says the centralized car-sharing system gives users total visibility of shared vehicles at any time when they log in on their desktops or via a smartphone app.
By Alan Harman • June 12, 2017 -
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Honda Drops V-6 for 10th-Gen Accord Launching This Year
Two of the Accord’s available direct-injected 4-cyl. powertrains will be turbocharged: a 1.5L mated to either a Honda CVT or 6-speed manual transmission and a 2.0L paired with the 6MT or what Honda calls the first 10-speed automatic in a front-wheel-drive car.
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