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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 1, 2016 -
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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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