Automakers: Page 201
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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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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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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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Nissan Hopes to Grow Pathfinder Sales; Small CUVs No Threat
Sales of large CUVs such as the Pathfinder fell 14.0% through June, WardsAuto data shows, while Small and Middle CUVs were up.
July 13, 2016 -
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Tesla Quickly Could Dominate Korea’s Tiny EV Market
Tesla could become Korea’s top seller of all-electric vehicles almost overnight, because the market is minuscule. According to the Korean Automobile Manufacturers Assn., only 1,183 all-electric vehicles were sold in the country in 2014.
By Vince Courtenay • July 12, 2016 -
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Myanmar’s Automotive Market Faces Growing Pains
Although it has a population of 51 million, only 5,000 new cars were sold in the Southeast Asian country formerly known as Burma during the last financial year. Importer Michael Rudenmark predicts 2016 sales will be down 20% from prior-year.
By Jessica Mudditt • July 11, 2016 -
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Mystery Shoppers Put Tesla Dealerships in Cellar – Again
“Tesla leaves me scratching my head,” says Fran O’Hagan, president and CEO of Pied Piper Management.
By Steve Finlay • July 11, 2016 -
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Genuine GM Holden Hood Passes, Fake Fails Oz Test
Researchers using a head-form device calibrated to simulate a child’s head found the GM Holden aluminum hood fitted to a Commodore sedan performed better in every complex test than a fake steel replacement.
By Alan Harman • July 8, 2016 -
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Nissan Updates Pathfinder’s Power, Looks for ’17
An increase in engine output, thanks in part to the addition of direct injection, helps boost towing capability to best-in-class, while safety technology is added and styling updated.
July 7, 2016 -
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Kia’s Hamsters Scramble to Top of Auto Ad Rankings
The automaker’s musical spot, a steady presence on the top-five list for weeks, finally overtakes Mazda with 14.81% of the industry’s digital share of voice.
By WardsAuto Staff • July 7, 2016 -
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Citroen Infuses High Tech Into C3 Supermini Hatch
The B-segment 5-door, 5-seat hatchback features a forward-facing high-definition camera, dubbed ConnectedCAM Citroen, to share images and video footage on social media as well as gather evidence in accidents and other contentious incidents.
By Paul Myles • July 6, 2016 -
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Hyundai’s Union Threatens Walkout
Some of the union demands include a 152,000 won average monthly wage increase and the perennial request for distributing 30% of the previous year’s net profits among the workers as bonuses.
By Vince Courtenay • July 5, 2016 -
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Renault Steering Alaskan Pickup Toward Latin America
Unveiled in Medellin, Colombia, the 1-ton pickup nonetheless is a global product and will be manufactured in Cuernavaca, Mexico; Barcelona, Spain; and Cordoba, Argentina.
By Paul Myles • July 5, 2016 -
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June Sales Underscore GM’s Game Plan
Last month, the strategy resulted in 5,690 fewer sales to rental companies and the automaker’s overall fleet sales dipped to 18.0%, compared with upwards of 25% in a given month historically.
By James M. Amend • July 1, 2016 -
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Toyota and Honda Down, Nissan Rises in June
Toyota blames low light-truck inventory for June downturn, while Honda and Nissan results diverge.
July 1, 2016 -
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Lincoln Dealers Pack Up for House Calls
The “portable showroom” case allows consultants to show as well as tell, says Melissa Centra, CEO of Eview 360, a design firm that created the carry-along.
By Steve Finlay • June 30, 2016 -
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PSA: Vigo-Bound Model Peugeot 2008 CUV
There may have been a translation error during PSA CEO Carlos Tavares’s talks with Spanish authorities, or the French automaker may have created the ambiguity to keep rival Volkswagen in the dark about its product plans.
By Jorge Palacios • June 29, 2016 -
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Honda Indonesia Sales Surge 36% January Through May
Sales through May saw Honda raise its market share to 20.5% from 15% at the end of 2015. It credits the growth to its new BR-V, which has accounted for 30% of sales with 27,085 units since deliveries began in January.
By Alan Harman • June 29, 2016
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