Automakers: Page 197
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Scrap Aluminum Finding Way Back Into JLR Products
The project involves segregating aluminum scrap that is melted at JLR’s Halewood, Castle Bromwich and Solihull plants into aluminum sheet for use in new vehicles.
By Paul Myles • July 29, 2016 -
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Canada’s Unifor to Walk Pay Hike, Job-Security Tightrope in Contract Talks
The talks, tentatively scheduled to begin in mid-August, a little over a month before the current contract’s mid-September expiration, will mark the first time Unifor representatives will sit across the table from Detroit’s car makers.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 29, 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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Russian Roadblock for New-Gen Chevrolet Niva Lifted
GM-AvtoVAZ displayed a new Niva concept at the 2014 Moscow auto show. But Russia’s financial crisis, marked by the ruble’s falling value and the effects of Western economic sanctions, prompted the JV to indefinitely suspend the project.
By Eugene Gerden • July 29, 2016 -
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Nissan Launches Low-Cost Datsun Brand in Middle East
The Datsun on-DO sedan and mi-DO hatchback, two models based on the Lada Granta and Kalina and manufactured by Nissan’s Russian partner AvtoVAZ, are available as the brand returns to Lebanon after 49 years.
By Peter Homola • July 29, 2016 -
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Jaguar Land Rover Confirms Slovak Plant, Despite Brexit
In the project’s first stage, the automaker plans to install capacity for 150,000 vehicles annually and create up to 2,800 jobs.
By Peter Homola • July 28, 2016 -
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U.S. Sales May Be Down, But GM Likes Its Position
A deeper look behind the numbers points to an automaker that is sitting pretty as 2016 enters its second half, GM North America President Alan Batey suggests.
By David Zoia Editor • July 28, 2016 -
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Infiniti, Daimler Give Birth to QX30
With the QX30, it appears Daimler does the heavy product-development lifting. But in this long-term partnership founded six years ago with the Renault-Nissan Alliance, an Infiniti executive says his company will carry its weight in many ways.
July 28, 2016 -
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Leaked Document Shows Future Mercedes-Benz Models
The leaked document hints at the launch of nine new Mercedes models and two new Smart models in 2017. This compares with the 10 Mercedes and two Smart models slated for launch during 2016.
By Greg Kable • July 27, 2016 -
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Kia Dancing at Top of Auto Ads Rankings
Mazda, Toyota, Honda and Ram round out this week’s list of most-engaging commercials.
By WardsAuto Staff • July 27, 2016 -
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Nissan Enters Work Truck Fray With Single Cab Titan
The single cab will be available in the three-quarter-ton Titan XD or half-ton Titan configurations. Both have the same cab dimensions, plus an 8-ft. bed.
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Chevy Dealer Says GM Workers Come With High Expectations
“They know how the cars have been engineered and how they’re supposed to work,” dealer Mike Boguth says of GM Tech Center employees.
By Tom Beaman • July 26, 2016 -
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Kia Workers Join Hyundai Counterparts in Partial Strike
Negotiators representing 48,000 Hyundai workers held a 14th bargaining session with management Thursday, but the talks broke off after two hours. Both sides say they are far apart on most of their respective demands.
By Vince Courtenay • July 22, 2016 -
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Infiniti Uses Industry-First App to Speed Up Car Buying
“It mitigates pain points along the way and lets shoppers proceed at their own pace,” says Jon Finkel, global director of Infiniti Client Experience.
By Steve Finlay • July 22, 2016 -
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Long-Running Kia Spot Tops Most Engaging Auto Ads
Mazda holds down second place, with 12.55% of the share of voice for its ubiquitous CX-9 ad.
By WardsAuto Staff • July 21, 2016 -
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GM’s Top Cyber Cop Ratchets Up Product Security
As head of GM’s product cybersecurity organization, Jeff Massimilla is responsible for the end-to-end safety and security of the company’s connected products and services.
By James M. Amend • July 21, 2016 -
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Anatomy of Restructuring: Did Nissan Pick a Winner in Mitsubishi?
Mitsubishi’s history is riddled with global-expansion and product missteps. But the automaker finally may be positioned to succeed – with its new partner’s help.
By Roger Schreffler • July 20, 2016 -
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Volkswagen U.K. Gives Owners a Break on Brakes
When a VW customer has the car’s brake pads or shoes replaced with VW parts at a participating retailer, the brakes and pads will be replaced for free for the lifetime of the car’s ownership. The deal includes the cost of both parts and labor.
By Alan Harman • July 19, 2016 -
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Nissan Leaf Values Falling Fast
Nissan’s Leaf EV isn’t holding its value, according to dealers handling cars coming off lease. Range anxiety, battery worries and low fuel prices combine to depress EV resale prices.
By Alysha Webb • July 18, 2016 -
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Mazda’s New NA Chief Shifts Focus: Brand Loyalty Beats Volume
Unfortunately Mazda’s brilliant SkyActiv-D diesel engine does not appear to be on the U.S. roadmap, because emissions modifications would compromise performance too much.
July 18, 2016 -
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VW to Hike Production of First-Gen Tiguan
Original plans called for output of about 2,500 first-generation Tiguans per month.
By Peter Homola • July 15, 2016 -
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Honda Cars Defying Gravity
Honda-brand car deliveries were 10.2% higher through June than the first six months of 2016, a period when Toyota’s car volume fell 10.8%, Ford’s was down 9.1% and Chrysler’s plunged 45.4%.
July 15, 2016 -
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Robots, Humans Work Hand-in-Hand at Ford Cologne Plant
The shock-absorber installation trial is part of what Ford calls Industry 4.0 – the fourth industrial revolution embracing automation, data exchange and manufacturing technologies.
By Alan Harman • July 14, 2016 -
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Hyundai Workers Approve Strike Action
The Hyundai Branch of the Korean Metal Workers Union plans to conduct targeted walkouts during a 4-day period beginning July 19.
By Vince Courtenay • July 14, 2016 -
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Mazda Crafts Comeback to Top of Auto Ads List
Kia’s “Share Some Soul” spot slides down to No.3 after one week atop the most-engaging auto ads chart.
By WardsAuto Staff • July 14, 2016 -
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Luxury Brands Stumble in U.K. Dependability Study
The consumer survey found technology issues in executive-level cars gave buyers the biggest headaches, with five of the top 10 problems related to infotainment systems.
By Paul Myles • July 14, 2016
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