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BMW 8-Series Returns
Alongside the bullish coupe variant of the new model previewed by the Concept 8-Series, BMW also harbors plans for a plush open-top version of its new range topping 2-door.
By Greg Kable • May 25, 2017 -
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VW Unveils Golf GTI Show Car
Dubbed the First Decade, it combines a 402-hp gasoline engine to drive the front wheels with a 48V electric motor powering the rear wheels.
By Paul Myles • May 24, 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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Geely Acquires 49.9% of Malaysia’s Proton, Controlling Stake in Lotus
The Chinese automaker beats out PSA Group in months-long bidding for the financially beleaguered Malaysian automaker, giving it entre to markets in the ASEAN region.
By Alan Harman • May 24, 2017 -
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Hyundai Repeats at Top of Weekly Ad Ranking
The spot was part of Hyundai’s $4.9 million TV spend for the period.
By WardsAuto Staff • May 24, 2017 -
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Toyota Hopes to Strengthen Relationships With New Supplier Center
Toyota hopes its new Supplier Center will cultivate even stronger, more fruitful relationships between the automaker and its suppliers, as well as lead to quality improvements and cost savings on vehicle programs.
May 24, 2017 -
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Veil to Lift on BMW 8-Series Coupe
The new model will underpin BMW’s “claim to leadership in the luxury segment,” the automaker’s top executive says, promising the car will be a “true luxury sports coupe.”
By Giancarlo Perini • May 24, 2017 -
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Report: China’s Geely to Take Control of Malaysia’s Proton
The Edge newspaper reports sources saying Geely is getting the nod over France’s PSA Group, another finalist in the bidding.
By Alan Harman • May 23, 2017 -
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Russian Automaker AvtoVAZ Expanding Model Range
Overall, the company plans to launch the production of eight new models, with another eight to be updated by 2025.
By Eugene Gerden • May 23, 2017 -
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Korea’s Ssangyong to Sell, Build in Saudi Arabia
The Middle East plays a significant role in Ssangyong’s export plans. Of the 52,200 vehicles the automaker exported last year, 10,500 were shipped to markets in the region including Egypt and Iran. Ssangyong exported no vehicles to Saudi Arabia last year.
By Vince Courtenay • May 23, 2017 -
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Tata Aims to Build on Recent Truck Gains in Thailand
Assembly will begin at the Bangchan General Assembly plant after installation of equipment at a cost the Bangkok Post puts at TB500 million. The plant will have a capacity of 8,000 Tata Xenon pickups and 2,500 Tata Super Mint pickups.
By Alan Harman • May 22, 2017 -
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EVs’ Lagging Residual Value Concerns Renault Spain
Renault Spain’s Ivan Segal is urging creation of a residual-value scale for used EVs. He says that would give dealers who signed buy-back contracts with fleet operators time to have adequate marketing plans when the first of those vehicles are returned.
By Jorge Palacios • May 22, 2017 -
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Jaguar Offers Look at Upcoming Sports Station Wagon
The car marks Jaguar’s return to producing a sports station wagon since the demise in 2009 of the Jaguar X-Type Sportwagon, a model of which Queen Elizabeth II was pictured driving back from church early this month.
By Paul Myles • May 19, 2017 -
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GM Says Its Future Mobility Pieces Installed
Key elements of future mobility at GM include Cruise Automation, connectivity, new ventures in shared transportation and autonomous Chevy Bolts under testing.
By James M. Amend • May 19, 2017 -
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Pickups Mostly Uncharted Territory in Chinese Market
Several foreign automakers are beginning pickup sales in China, but their strategies couldn’t be more different. Some are aiming for the top of the market, while others have their eye on a more modestly priced segment.
By Alysha Webb • May 17, 2017 -
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GM Shoots for Sustainable Tire Sourcing
GM purchases an estimated 49 million tires annually and believes sourcing them sustainably has a number of community, business and environmental benefits.
By James M. Amend • May 16, 2017 -
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Better Supplier Relations ‘Earned,’ GM’s Kiefer Says
The automaker’s purchasing chief stops short of declaring healthy supplier relations a panacea for poor profitability, as some industry experts suggest.
By James M. Amend • May 15, 2017 -
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Suppliers Like What GM Serves, Not So Much at Nissan
General Motors’ vast improvement in supplier relations the past two years is no accident, says Planning Perspectives President John Henke, who gives some credit to CEO Mary Barra for setting the tone.
By David Zoia Editor • May 15, 2017 -
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Korea Orders 240,000 Hyundai, Kia Vehicles Recalled
The Ministry has said the defects include faulty brake vacuum lines and possible defects in wheel lugnut assemblies, parking-brake alert signal systems, engine control canisters and fuel lines.
By Vince Courtenay • May 12, 2017 -
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Opel Product Shuffle Begins Ahead of PSA Takeover
The next-gen Corsa will share platforms, systems and technology with the Citroen C3 and Peugeot 208 models in one of the first synergies emerging from PSA’s pending acquisition of Opel and its Vauxhall twin brand from General Motors.
By Jorge Palacios • May 12, 2017 -
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Uber Supreme for Lincoln Owners
A Lincoln customer-experience pilot program that provides chauffeur service to owners is expanding into Southern California.
By Bob Gritzinger • May 12, 2017 -
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Special Edition Commodore Buyers Go By Numbers
Along with their car’s selected build number, GM Holden is giving each ’17 Commodore customer photographs of their car on the Adelaide production line.
By Alan Harman • May 11, 2017 -
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Nissan’s 19th-Century Tech Fights Distracted Driving
When an electronic device such as a smartphone is placed inside an armrest lined with a Faraday cage, incoming electromagnetic signals – such as cellular or Bluetooth data – are distributed across the cage’s external conducting material and blocked from reaching the device.
By Alan Harman • May 10, 2017 -
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Hyundai, Kia Make History in Dispute Over Recall Orders
The automakers are refusing to call back 10 models over a variety of defects they say do not present a danger to occupants. The Korean government thinks otherwise.
By Vince Courtenay • May 8, 2017 -
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Honda Sees Minivan Segment Stable as It Preps Odyssey
For many families, only a minivan will meet their functionality wants and needs, says a Honda product planner.
May 8, 2017 -
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New MG SUV Aimed at Nissan’s Juke
Few technical details have been released on the new MG XS, although auto pundits believe the new SUV initially will be offered with two gasoline engine choices a turbocharged 1.0L and a naturally aspirated 1.5L.
By Paul Myles • May 5, 2017
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