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Toyota Launching Improved Catalytic Converter
The new unit, which is about one-fifth smaller than current converters, is ready for mass production and will be introduced later this year on the Lexus LC 500h hybrid luxury coupe.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 27, 2017 -
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McCarthy Era: Kia Again Has Most Engaging Auto Ad
Actress and comedian McCarthy has helped keep Kia on the chart for three straight weeks with an ad claiming over one-third of the auto industry’s digital share of voice in the latest ranking.
By WardsAuto Staff • Feb. 23, 2017 -
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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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Ford Working to Advance Pothole-Dodging Technology
In the U.K., a pothole damage claim is received by local authorities every 17 minutes – with claims averaging £432, the automaker says.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 22, 2017 -
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Volvo Car’s U.K. Branch Recruiting 300 Technicians
The near-50% increase in hires would give each of Volvo’s 119 U.K. dealerships eight technicians on average by 2020.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 22, 2017 -
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Hyundai Enters Kona in Domestic Subcompact CUV Race
Although Hyundai’s joint venture in China and its subsidiary in India both produce subcompact CUVs, the automaker until now has not built or marketed one in Korea.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 22, 2017 -
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Audi, VW Korea Offer Goodwill Service Vouchers
The “We Care” voucher campaign affects neither the current recall of 27,000 VW Tiguan models in Korea, nor future recalls that will be made to correct emissions-control or noise, vibration and harshness problems in 80 Audi and VW models.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 22, 2017 -
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Nissan Spain Drops NT500; Truck Plant’s Fate In Air
Nissan Spain executive Alan Johnson says NT500 production is being terminated because sales of the truck didn’t justify the investment required to upgrade its engines to meet European emissions standards.
By Jorge Palacios • Feb. 21, 2017 -
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Precise Lines Highlight ’18 VW Tiguan Design
Due later this year, the ’18 Volkswagen Tiguan grows in size for the North American market and gets exterior and interior styling intended to enhance its proportions.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 21, 2017 -
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GM Diesel Know-How Global, Not Regional, VP Says
Dan Nicholson, vice president-GM Propulsion Systems, suggests a multi billion-dollar sale of Opel to PSA would not drain the automaker’s expertise in diesel technology.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 17, 2017 -
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Citroen’s Space Tourer Concept Gets Down and Dirty
Inspired by Citroen’s “E” lifestyle-product range presented at last year’s Paris auto show, the new concept boasts some off-road and bad-weather-grip capability with a full all-wheel drivetrain.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 16, 2017 -
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McCarthy Spot Tops Most Engaging Ad Chart for Kia
Given its slapstick comedy, McCarthy’s star power and Super Bowl boost, it’s no wonder the spot has had TV viewers talking and sharing.
By WardsAuto Staff • Feb. 16, 2017 -
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PSA-Opel Could Create Big Three, Challenge to VW in Europe
PSA-Opel would net annual sales approaching 2.75 million units and more than 14.2% of the European market, putting it fast on the heels of Renault-Nissan and giving PSA greater access to Germany and the U.K.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 14, 2017 -
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Hyundai Lures GM Expert to Lead Autonomous Work
Hyundai recruits Jinwoo Lee, GM’s chief researcher on self-driving cars, news the Korean automaker kept under wraps until he began his new duties Feb. 13.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 13, 2017 -
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Mazda Spain on Growth Track as 2016 Sales Rise 20%
Mazda Spain sees a flat result this year, estimating it will sell only about 18,500 units. CEO Jose Terol says that is because he expects the midyear launch of its best-selling CX-5 to curtail sales of the model it will replace.
By Jorge Palacios • Feb. 13, 2017 -
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U.K. Supercar Maker to Join Ranks of U.S. Producers
Briggs Automotive previously worked with U.S. distributors but is employing a direct OEM strategy to bring factory assembly, sales and maintenance services to the U.S.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 13, 2017 -
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Citroen’s C-Aircross Concept Stresses Urban Utility
Aimed at the urban consumer navigating congested city streets, the C-Aircross Concept’s dimensions are compact but Citroen uses styling cues conjuring a go-anywhere image.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 10, 2017 -
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SEAT Reconfigures Dimensions of Fifth-Gen Ibiza
The fifth-gen Ibiza is one of the first vehicles built upon VW Group’s MQB A0 platform, a shorter variant of the new, weight-saving MQB platform. Future VW Polos and a small CUV based on it also will use the MQB A0.
By Jorge Palacios • Feb. 10, 2017 -
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GM Korea CEO Defending U.S.-Korea Free-Trade Deal
GM Korea President and CEO James Kim says the Korean government and industries must persuade the Trump Admin. to maintain the Korea-U.S. free-trade pact and develop ways to attract more investment from the U.S.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 10, 2017 -
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Hyundai Unwraps Next-Gen Elantra Hatch
The South Korean automaker adds a Sport grade to the Elantra GT’s lineup, with a higher-horsepower engine and an upgraded suspension.
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Toyota Updates Tundra, Sequoia for ’18 With Standard Safety
Enhanced safety, as well as LED daytime running lights on higher-end grades and a new outdoor-oriented TRD Sport grade, are due for Toyota’s largest light trucks.
Feb. 9, 2017 -
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Audi Wins Big During Super Bowl LI
The automaker’s tactic of aligning with a relevant, real-life issue worked well, as the ad captured almost a third of the auto industry’s share of voice this week.
By WardsAuto Staff • Feb. 9, 2017 -
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Toyota Australia Punches Above Weight Globally
Toyota Australia says figures released by its parent company show it sold 8.9 cars for every 1,000 Australians in 2016, compared with 7.7 per 1,000 Americans. The totals include Toyota’s Lexus luxury brand.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 9, 2017 -
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GM’s Barra: Full Speed Ahead on Future Mobility
Like many topics in the automotive industry, the position of President Trump on autonomous driving and other future mobility technologies has drawn the interest of industry-watchers
By James M. Amend • Feb. 9, 2017 -
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Chevy Brings Redline Special Editions to Life
Redline series vehicles wear black wheels featuring red hash marks, black nameplates with a red outline, blacked-out grilles and black Chevy bowties.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 9, 2017 -
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Skoda’s Kaban Tapped to Head BMW Brand Design
Considered an exterior-design specialist, the 44-year-old Slovak is credited with overseeing the design of Skoda’s current lineup, including the recently introduced Kodiak CUV.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 8, 2017
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