Automakers: Page 195
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Hyundai Shows Off i30 Ahead of Paris Debut
In Korea the revised i30 will be offered with three new downsized turbo engines, including a diesel.
By Vince Courtenay • Sept. 7, 2016 -
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Grad Program Secures Ford Australia’s Global Role
The 2-year development program is part of Ford’s campaign to stay relevant to Australian vehicle buyers after the automaker abandons local production Oct. 7.
By Alan Harman • Sept. 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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New-Gen BMW 5-Series Plays Rough, Rides Smoothly
A new body structure first unveiled on last year’s sixth-generation 7-Series incorporates more aluminum but fewer carbon-fiber components used by the 5-Series’ larger sibling, reducing curb weight and increasing torsional rigidity.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 6, 2016 -
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Mercedes-AMG Joins Premium-SUV Fray With GLC Coupe
Designed to take on rivals such as the Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover Sport head-on, the latest offering from Mercedes-Benz’s performance division will be unveiled at next month’s Paris auto show.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 6, 2016 -
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China’s Great Wall Gears for Second Oz Breakthrough
Great Wall first entered the Australian market in 2009 and sold about 40,000 units before it was hit with a series of setbacks. Only 11 units were sold in the first six months of this year following deliveries of 114 units for all of 2015.
By Alan Harman • Sept. 2, 2016 -
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Kodiaq Lives Up to Billing as Large SUV, Skoda Says
The Skoda Kodiaq will come with the option of five or, for the first time, seven seats.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 2, 2016 -
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Hyundai Hints at Second-Generation i10 Small Car
The restyled and upgraded model debuts at next month’s Paris auto show, but will not go into production until late this year for a European sales launch sometime early in 2017.
By Vince Courtenay • Sept. 1, 2016 -
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GM Sales Slip in August; Predicts Strong Finish to Year
Several model lines posted notable gains, led by the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon.
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Moscow Auto Show in Crisis Mode
The show comes with 7-month sales running 14.4% below the country’s already-depressed rate and well behind its best-ever full-year result of 2.9 million sales in 2012, when the economy was healthier and Western economic sanctions had not taken effect.
By Peter Homola • Aug. 31, 2016 -
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Genesis: We Have It Easier Than Cadillac, Lincoln
Starting from scratch, rather than trying to change people’s perceptions, may make the climb up the luxury ladder easier for Hyundai, says U.S. sales chief.
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Volkswagen Wants Suppliers to Go FAST
Rollout of the FAST program, which reached its first milestone with a supplier summit in Berlin two months ago, comes at a time when Volkswagen is trying to trim $1 billion in capital spending.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 30, 2016 -
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Hyundai Workers Trounce Tentative Wage Pact
The Korean Metal Workers Union actively campaigned against the agreement, which failed by the largest margin in union history. Labor unrest is cited as the reason GM CEO Mary Barra canceled a planned trip to Korea.
By Vince Courtenay • Aug. 29, 2016 -
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Hyundai’s ‘Smart’ Strategy Aims to Solve Problems, Improve UX
The automaker, which is tying in with Amazon’s Alexa personal assistant, believes “the sky’s the limit” for home-to-vehicle connectivity.
By Louis Bedigian • Aug. 26, 2016 -
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Hyundai, Union Wage Pact Modest Settlement
The agreement calls for significantly less of a pay increase than workers were demanding.
By Vince Courtenay • Aug. 25, 2016 -
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Ford Tops in Engagement During Olympics
Ford’s ʼ17 Escape spot captured the most engagement during the global sporting event, followed by Toyota’s “Wish Bold” ad.
By WardsAuto Staff • Aug. 25, 2016 -
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Mustang Choice of U.K.’s Price-Conscious Performance Car Buyers
It is the red-blooded 5.0L V-8 version of the coupe that has proven to be the best seller, with a 70% take rate.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 25, 2016 -
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GM Denies Reports of Bigger Chevy Presence in Russia
GM reportedly plans to resume sales of its entire Chevrolet range in Russia (Aveo, Captiva, Cruze and Lacetti) that virtually ended when the automaker shut down its plant in St. Petersburg last year. The automaker disputes the news.
By Eugene Gerden • Aug. 25, 2016 -
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Revamped Kia Headed for Paris Debut
Three continents contributed to the design of the new model, with an exterior from the automaker’s U.S. studio, an interior from Germany and overall product management from Korea.
By Vince Courtenay • Aug. 24, 2016 -
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‘Ute’ Moot as GM Holden Dubs Colorado ‘Pickup’ in Oz
The “ute” term, Australia’s longtime shorthand for utility vehicle, is being scrapped as GM Holden adopts the U.S. term and calls the midsize Colorado a pickup.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 23, 2016 -
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Lincoln Softens Sell in Import-Dominated California
The Experience Center doesn’t sell cars. It is a space where potential Lincoln owners can learn about the brand, chat with a dealer via video in a private room or attend a cultural event such as a live sculpting exhibition.
By Alysha Webb • Aug. 22, 2016 -
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Cadillac Escala Hint of Tomorrow, Possibly Today
The General Motors brand considers the rear-wheel-drive Escala, which is Spanish for “scale,” a driver’s car that also indulges the senses.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 19, 2016 -
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German Luxury Brands Investing in Eastern Europe
Daimler is particularly active in expanding its manufacturing footprint in the region. The company last month announced plans to build a second plant at its site in Kecskemet, Hungary, for the production of front- and rear-wheel-drive cars.
By Peter Homola • Aug. 18, 2016 -
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Mazda’s Reign Atop Most-Engaging Auto Ads Continues
Mini moves up from fifth place to fourth with an Olympic tribute featuring athletes Serena Williams, Claressa Shields, Carlos Balderas and Ibtihaj Muhammad, but Mazda defends its top ranking.
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Dealers Laud Mercedes, BMW Financial Units the Most
Speed of a loan approval remains critical, but there are other factors related to how dealers feel about lenders.
By Steve Finlay • Aug. 17, 2016 -
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Dodge Resurrects Iconic Muscle Marques
The ’17 Dodge Challenger T/A and Charger Daytona are being positioned below the 707-hp supercharged Hellcat variants, while leveraging certain Hellcat features at an attractive price. The cars will be available this fall.
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