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Audi: Dealers Should Embrace EV Movement
The U.S. importer plans to introduce three new battery-electric vehicles in the U.S. by 2020 and President Scott Keogh knows the brand will need its dealer body behind the effort if it is to be successful.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 27, 2017 -
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Ford Spain Eyes More Dividends From Product Overhaul
Ford Spain hopes to make further gains in 2017 with new models such as the Transit Custom Sport, a short-wheelbase variant of the Ford Custom 1-ton CV.
By Jorge Palacios • Jan. 27, 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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Mercedes-Benz Previews Next A-Class Sedan Styling
Aesthetics A design sculpture reveals styling direction of the next generation of Mercedes-Benz compact A-Class sedans and CUVs. The design eschews sharp creases for smoother, more sensual lines, says design boss Gorden Wagener.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 26, 2017 -
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Batmobile Keeps Chevy Atop Ad List
A playful 60-second ad for the Lego Batmobile, featuring Will Arnett as the voice of Batman, takes the No.1 slot this week.
By WardsAuto Staff • Jan. 26, 2017 -
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Nissan Wants to Sell More of Murano; Titan on Target
Within the midsize CUV segment, the Nissan Murano was one of the lower-volume models in 2016, outsold by entrants from Chevy, Toyota, Subaru, Ford, Hyundai and Honda.
Jan. 26, 2017 -
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McLaren Ready With Super Series Geneva Unveiling
McLaren claims the car will be twice as aerodynamically efficient as the McLaren 650S, with increased downforce and improved cooling among the engineering imperatives for the new generation.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 25, 2017 -
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Going Rogue Paid Off for Renault Samsung in 2016
The automaker reported 2016 global sales of 257,345 vehicles, up 12% year-on-year, aided by the introduction of the homegrown QM6 midsize SUV, and contract production of the Nissan Rogue compact CUV for export to the U.S. and Canada.
By Vince Courtenay • Jan. 25, 2017 -
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Next-Gen Subaru XV Slated for Geneva
A darkly obscured peek of its flank suggests the car will draw heavily from the concept unveiled at Geneva in 2016.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 24, 2017 -
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Trump Extends Carrot to Detroit Three for New Plants
The sit-down with Ford, General Motors and FCA US comes on the heels of a campaign where Trump criticized the automakers for importing vehicles from plants outside of the U.S.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 24, 2017 -
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GM Holden Making Fast Getaway From Oz Production
The three GM Holden Commodores add sophisticated, track-focused driving technology to the 6.2L LS3 V-8 engine to produce what General Motors’ Australian subsidiary calls the most capable versions of the popular sedan.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 24, 2017 -
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Oz Subaru Distributor Raises South American Profile
Inchcape’s largest acquisition in 20 years will see it invest in its existing markets of Chile and Peru and enter the new markets of Colombia and Argentina.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 24, 2017 -
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Toyota: Down Sales for Prius, Upside for RAV4 Hybrid
Toyota targets fewer Prius sales this year than last, while the RAV4 Hybrid could be hotter in 2017.
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Infiniti, Venture-Capital Firm to Nurture Startups
The Infiniti Smart Mobility Lab program is aimed at startups that have advanced from the idea stage and are ready to gain validation in a commercial setting.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 23, 2017 -
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American Buyers Fuel Record Lamborghini Sales
The U.S. accounted for 1,041 of the automaker’s 3,457 sales last year, keeping it the brand’s largest single market, followed by Japan, the U.K., Germany, Canada, the Middle East and China.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 20, 2017 -
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Mercedes-Benz Beefing Up Thriving Korean Operations
CEO Dimitris Psillakis says the 200 billion-won investment is earmarked for construction of eight new sales outlets and seven new service centers across Korea, bringing the totals to 50 and 55, respectively.
By Vince Courtenay • Jan. 20, 2017 -
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BMW’s Robertson on Trump, Utes, Diesels, Self-Drivers
The board member says BMW “will work with the new administration in the same way we’ve worked with administrations before.” That includes trying to educate the Trump team about BMW’s massive U.S. manufacturing operations.
Jan. 19, 2017 -
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Parent Company Freezes Hyundai, Kia Managers’ Wages
The freeze applies to the salaries of some 35,000 managers, deputy general managers and general managers at automakers Hyundai and Kia and more than 50 affiliated companies.
By Vince Courtenay • Jan. 18, 2017 -
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Honda Taking Civic Type R Hot Hatch to Higher Level
Owners will get the most powerful engine Honda has installed in a production Civic, with power boosted to 310 hp and torque raised to 295 lb.-ft.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 18, 2017 -
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JLR Enjoys Strong Return on Investment in 2016
JLR’s seventh straight year of growth saw sales rise 20% to 583,313 units, almost triple the 2009 figure. Europe accounted for nearly one-quarter of the global total, with sales up 26% at 138,695 units.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 18, 2017 -
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Digital Radio in 85% of New U.K. Cars Sold in 2016
The government is committed to switching off the U.K.’s analog radio signal when digital audio broadcasting coverage reaches 50% of radio listeners. The current share of all radio listening via digital platforms is 45.5%.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 17, 2017 -
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Mazda Returns to Top of Most Engaging TV Ads Chart
As with Mazda’s previous popular commercials, Aaron Paul of “Breaking Bad” fame narrates this week’s first-place spot.
By WardsAuto Staff • Jan. 13, 2017 -
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Toyota Predicts Flat Camry Sales, Despite New Model
The increasing affinity for CUVs instead of cars by American buyers, combined with a flattening U.S. auto market, could prevent Camry from growing in 2017.
Jan. 13, 2017 -
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Korea Indicts Three Executives in Dieselgate Case
Johannes Thammer, CEO of Audi VW Korea; former CEO Trevor Hill; and former VW Korea CEO Park Dong-hoon face criminal charges for their alleged roles in selling rigged vehicles in Korea between 2011 and 2013 and allegedly falsifying test data used to obtain compliance certification for emissions and NVH levels.
By Vince Courtenay • Jan. 12, 2017 -
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Kia Dealers Boast Transparency With 3-D Hologram Car
Dealership manager Woo Young Kwan says the electronic display is bringing people inside where they can ask sales representatives about the vehicles they have studied in the holograms, and view the actual ones that are on the floor.
By Vince Courtenay • Jan. 11, 2017 -
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Chevy Bolt Joins Maven Fleet
Availability likely will be tight, given shipments began just weeks ago, but the cars will be ready by Feb. 1, GM says.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 10, 2017
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