Automakers: Page 194
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Sketches Reveal Look of Volkswagen’s New EV Concept
With a flat floor housing a bank of lithium-ion batteries, VW boss Herbert Diess says the concept’s scalable MEB structure provides interior room comparable to that of the current Passat. He also says it will travel 250-300 miles on a single charge.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 23, 2016 -
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Chrysler Pacifica Pampers While Reinventing Minivan
The Chrysler Pacifica was the only minivan among 29 entrants to be tested. But its creature comforts match or exceed those of many more expensive vehicles.
Sept. 23, 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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Chevy Betting on ’18 Equinox to Shine
The automaker is hoping fresh sheet metal, a snazzy interior and extensive new features in the areas of safety, driver assistance, connectivity and powertrain will turn the tide for the ’18 Equinox.
Sept. 22, 2016 -
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Audi Travels to Top of Ad Ranking With Airbnb Spot
The commercial pairs an Audi R8 sports car with an exotic house in Death Valley – a combination available for rent in a $610-per-night package.
By WardsAuto Staff • Sept. 22, 2016 -
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Toyota Scrambling for More Light Trucks
The traditionally car-centric Japanese automaker predicts a record light-truck sales year in the U.S. and is on the hunt for more capacity.
Sept. 22, 2016 -
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Mini Clubman Gets JCW Treatment
The car combines a JCW-specification engine and chassis modifications with Mini’s ALL4 all-wheel-drive system.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 21, 2016 -
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Mercedes Reveals Off-Road-Ready E-Class All Terrain
The model aims to provide the comfort and convenience of the recently introduced sixth-generation E-Class wagon, as well as the increased ground clearance and off-road ability of the automaker’s dedicated midsize CUV, the GLE.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 20, 2016 -
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Uber Headed to Detroit
Uber still is finalizing a decision on exactly where to locate a new R&D operation in Detroit, but expects the center to open within the next few months.
By David Zoia Editor • Sept. 19, 2016 -
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Russian Subsidies to Benefit Automakers With Most Localization
The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade says the bulk of the subsidies will be allocated to manufacturers with the most sales, with a significant amount provided to automakers with the highest levels of localization.
By Eugene Gerden • Sept. 19, 2016 -
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Automakers Losing in Court of Public Opinion
It’s going to take years for the industry to rebuild trust with consumers and regulators.
By John McElroy • Sept. 19, 2016 -
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GM Launches Output of New-Gen Holden Astra in Poland
The first car to roll out is a red Holden Astra powered by a 150-hp, 1.4L turbocharged 4-cyl. that will be delivered to a customer in Australia.
By Peter Homola • Sept. 16, 2016 -
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Have You Been Driven in a Ford, Lately? We Have
We take a no-drama ride on public roads in a fully autonomous Ford Fusion prototype that is part of the automaker’s push to put self-driving cars on public roads by 2021.
By Bob Gritzinger • Sept. 16, 2016 -
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Concept Connected to Internet of Things, Lexus Says
Lexus provides few specifics of the SUV/CUV UX Concept except to say it is aimed at “a progressive, urban audience living in a connected environment.”
By Paul Myles • Sept. 15, 2016 -
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Kia’s ‘American Idol’-Inspired Ad a Winner
The commercial for the ʼ17 Forte highlights the car’s emergency-braking system, which saves an aspiring singer from a potential fender bender.
By WardsAuto Staff • Sept. 15, 2016 -
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Wraps Come Off Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster
Mirroring the strategy taken with the GT Coupe launched last year, the GT Roadster will be sold in two versions when North American sales get under way later this year.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 14, 2016 -
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U.S. Exports Focus of Kia’s New Plant in Mexico
The plant was built in Mexico to take advantage of tariff-free access to U.S. and Canadian markets under NAFTA. Spokesmen confirm 80% of production is earmarked for export to the U.S. and Latin America.
By Vince Courtenay • Sept. 13, 2016 -
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Ssangyong’s Paris Concept Next-Gen Rexton SUV
Specifications have not been released, but dimensionally the concept is a little longer and wider than the current Rexton and is said to be somewhat lighter.
By Vince Courtenay • Sept. 13, 2016 -
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Opel Taps Spanish Plant to Build New Mokka X
The Mokka was built in South Korea when sales in major global markets began in 2012. Its initial success called for increased production and Opel management chose the Figueruelas facility, which has produced 160,000 units since September 2014.
By Jorge Palacios • Sept. 12, 2016 -
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Bentley Flying Spur W12 S Built for Sport, Speed
The Flying Spur W12 S boasts a 6.0L twin-turbo W12 engine generating 635 hp and 605 lb.-ft. of torque from just 2,000 rpm. Bentley claims its top speed is 202 mph.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 12, 2016 -
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Nissan Unveils Refreshed Rogue, New Rogue Hybrid
The automaker foresees its compact CUV, which already has outsold the Altima in five of the past 11 months, becoming its No.1-seller in the U.S.
Sept. 9, 2016 -
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Genesis Emulates Lexus, Wants Its Buyers
A key to Lexus’ early success was its pricing strategy. The Toyota luxury brand launched the LS large sedan in 1989 at 60% of the price of the German brands’ large sedans.
Sept. 9, 2016 -
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New A5 Sportback Bigger and Better, Audi Claims
The new A5 Sportback features a longer wheelbase of 112 ins., pronounced wheel arches, short overhangs and wraparound hood featuring a “power dome” for sporty looks and a “3-dimensional” single-frame grille.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 9, 2016 -
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PSA 5008 Packs a Lot Into Smallish Footprint
A particular novelty for the new model is a trunk-mounted electrically assisted folding scooter or electric portable bicycle.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 8, 2016 -
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Toyota Ad First Aired in July Rated Most Engaging
Last week’s No. 1 spot, a popular Chevrolet ad that pits its steel pickup-truck bed against a competitor’s aluminum bed, slips to No. 3.
By WardsAuto Staff • Sept. 8, 2016 -
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Chevy Bolt Underpins New Business Model, GM Exec Says
“Not only are we expanding our product portfolio, we are expanding our business model,” says Pam Fletcher, GM’s leading electric-vehicle engineer.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 8, 2016
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