Automakers: Page 190
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Korea’s Ssangyong Flexes Muscle With New Products
Exports to Europe have picked up since the automaker expanded into Denmark, Sweden and Norway, resumed shipments to Russia that had been frozen in January and began penetrating Middle Eastern markets including Iran and Egypt.
By Vince Courtenay • Dec. 8, 2016 -
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Next-Gen Vauxhall Insignia Ready for Geneva Debut
The car will be offered with all-wheel drive with torque vectoring and a new 8-speed automatic transmission.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 7, 2016 -
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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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Nissan Hopes Turbo Broadens Sentra’s Appeal
The majority of U.S. compact cars, largely those from American and European brands, offer turbocharged mills as options or as the sole engine.
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New 9-Speed Pushes Tech Limit, GM Says
The new 9-speed yielded GM 60 new patents and required 800 prototypes. The most unique element of the unit is an industry-first deployment of a selectable 1-way clutch.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 7, 2016 -
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Suzuki Spain Stays Course Amid Political Turmoil
Suzuki Motor Iberica General Manager Juan Lopez is heartened by the automaker’s share of the Spanish market, which is expected to finish the year at 0.54% compared with 0.35% in 2015 and could reach a projected 0.67% in 2017.
By Jorge Palacios • Dec. 6, 2016 -
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U.K. Car-Rental Lobby Opposes Planned Tax Increase
Besides curtailing new-car sales, “If these reforms go through, the government will seriously damage its green agenda and its air-quality goals,” British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Assn. CEO Gerry Keaney says.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 6, 2016 -
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Acura Rethinks HMI
Acura’s new HMI uses a remote, curved touchpad positioned in the center stack and ergonomically designed to eliminate the need to visually locate a button or switch.
By D. Winter • Dec. 5, 2016 -
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Cadillac Plans to Steer Clear of Driverless Cars
Fully autonomous, “transportation modules” will be left to another automaker, executives for the GM luxury brand say.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 5, 2016 -
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BMW Shoppers Want Dealership VIP Treatment – and Get It
“A client in this category definitely expects a little more than just the average sales experience,” says Rusnak BMW’s Mehran Forutan.
By Tom Beaman • Dec. 2, 2016 -
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Ford German Lab Brings Global Weather Under One Roof
Ford’s Environmental Test Center, now under construction in Cologne, Germany, will simulate a range of the world’s most demanding weather conditions – from Arctic frost and desert heat to rainforest humidity.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 2, 2016 -
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Trucks Drive GM’s U.S. November Sales Up
GM sold 252,644 light vehicles last month, compared with 229,296 in the same period last year, according to WardsAuto data.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 1, 2016 -
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Proton Quits Some Global Markets Amid Export Slump
“We are now studying our export figures and looking at ways to increase our competitiveness before entering new markets or re-entering existing ones,” CEO Ahmad Fuaad Kenali says.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 1, 2016 -
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SUV From China’s SEM Infused With Pininfarina Design
Seeking to appeal to younger Chinese customers, SEM and Pininfarina opted for a strong design inspired by German and Korean competitors and meant to express power and momentum.
By Giancarlo Perini • Dec. 1, 2016 -
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Sharing Has Its Limits as Subaru Keeps No.1 Ad Ranking
Back on the list is Mazda, with its long-running CX-9 ad, narrated by actor Aaron Paul of “Breaking Bad” fame.
By WardsAuto Staff • Nov. 30, 2016 -
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VW Arteon to Replace Phaeton at Top of Lineup in 2017
The Arteon also introduces a new design language featuring radiator-grille bars extending into the 3-dimensional LED headlights, emphasizing a layout trying to achieve a visual roadside dominance.
By Paul Myles • Nov. 29, 2016 -
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Group of Lexus Dealers Out to Change a Thing or Two
Lexus Plus alters the traditional F&I operation that typically is a separate dealership department.
By Steve Finlay • Nov. 28, 2016 -
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Demand for New, Used Cars Reflects Botswana’s Rise
Soaring sales of both new and used cars in a country of just over 2 million people has carried over to related businesses – parts sales shops, sales of parts salvaged from scrapped cars and insurance companies.
By Andrew Maramwidze • Nov. 28, 2016 -
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Korean Buyers Line Up for New Hyundai Grandeur
Hyundai logged a staggering 15,973 domestic orders for the new Grandeur Nov. 2, the first day pre-orders were taken.
By Vince Courtenay • Nov. 23, 2016 -
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Nissan CEO Ghosn Reviving Embattled Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi CEO Osamu Masuko tells WardsAuto areas of potential collaboration include Nissan taking advantage of Mitsubishi’s Southeast Asian production base and Mitsubishi adopting Nissan’s development of autonomous-driving technologies.
By Roger Schreffler • Nov. 22, 2016 -
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Ford Spain Photo Monitoring Tells Right From Wrong
Ford’s industry-first Vision System photographs, checks and tracks every part of each of the 400,000 cars and vans assembled and 330,000 engines built at the Valencia plant each year.
By Alan Harman • Nov. 21, 2016 -
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Honda Targets 90,000 HR-Vs Next Year
The Japanese automaker sees even more potential for its subcompact CUV, which debuted in the U.S. in 2015 and has become one of the best-selling models in a crowded segment.
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Fuel Efficiency Overpowers Power in Ford Survey
Australians say fuel efficiency is most important when buying a new vehicle, with 80% of respondents in a Ford-sponsored survey citing the need to save money, 64% naming high fuel prices and 44% wanting to be more environmentally friendly. Only 16% called power output their highest priority.
By Alan Harman • Nov. 18, 2016 -
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U.S.-Market Toyota C-HR Rolls Out in Los Angeles
The automaker’s entrant into the exploding Small CUV segment has a diamond-themed design and promises sporty handling, but uses a naturally aspirated 2.0L engine.
Nov. 17, 2016 -
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Mercedes Touts Wide Product Range in L.A.
From Maybach convertible to Smart EVs to 600-hp AMG E-Class, Mercedes-Benz looking to please everyone.
Nov. 17, 2016 -
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Santa Makes Good List But Can’t Catch Star Wars in Ad Ranking
Nissan’s movie-tied Rogue spot remains the No.1 automotive commercial, but holiday-themed ads are catching on.
By WardsAuto Staff • Nov. 17, 2016
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