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FordPass: iTunes for Car Owners
Ford this spring launches FordPass, a free service that the automaker envisions as the iTunes of mobility. Available to anyone regardless of whether they own a Ford product, the service provides guidance and roadside assistance, among other features.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 2, 2016 -
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Hyundai Exploring A-Segment CUV as Accent Hatch Replacement
A Kia Soul-like box, but smaller, is being looked at to capture the attention of millennials. The U.S. sales arm of the Korean automaker also promises an imminent announcement on a production Santa Cruz.
Feb. 1, 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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Jeep Driving FCA to a Rosy Future
FCA says it is ahead of schedule to meet its 2018 projections and is revising its financial plans accordingly. Jeep and Ram trucks will become a much larger part of the portfolio going forward.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 27, 2016 -
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Toyota Dances With Wolves to Top of Ad List
The 30-second RAV4 spot garnered a healthy 34.2% digital share of voice among automotive ads.
By WardsAuto Staff • Jan. 27, 2016 -
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Someone Says ‘Amen’ to Tesla
Groups form a coalition calling for Michigan to allow the electric-vehicle maker to sell cars in the state.
By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 27, 2016 -
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Ford Lands Big SUV, Van Order From U.K. Police Agencies
Ford direct-sales manager Terry Adams says the Kuga has established itself as emergency services’ rural beat car of choice with all-important all-wheel drive necessary for winter conditions.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 25, 2016 -
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Toyota RAV4 Could Eat Into Camry Dominance
“If midsize car continues to outflow, we may end up selling a few less Camrys as time goes on,” says a top Toyota U.S. official.
Jan. 25, 2016 -
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Lifting of Iran Sanctions Opportunity for Global Automakers
PSA, Renault-Nissan and Suzuki among vehicle makers expected to follow Daimler back into Iran.
By Peter Homola • Jan. 22, 2016 -
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Hyundai Doubles Output of New Genesis Luxury Model
The union’s OK to doubling output to 32,000 units per year is a labor-management breakthrough; analysts and company officials believe it provides a new production flexibility Hyundai has long lacked.
By Vince Courtenay • Jan. 22, 2016 -
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Maven Positions GM to Draft Car-Sharing Blueprint
Maven launches this week in Ann Arbor, MI, a 100,000-resident city outside of Detroit and home of the University of Michigan. Faculty and students initially will be the focus of the service.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 21, 2016 -
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Powerful Nissan Commercial Tops Ads List
Nissan's Titan XD spot took an 18.2% digital share of voice in the week, which also saw Fiat's Zoolander ad join the the top-five ranking.
By WardsAuto Staff • Jan. 21, 2016 -
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New Gearbox Key to Kia’s K7 Midsize Premium Sedan
The K7 will debut the automaker’s all-new 8-speed front-wheel-drive transmission that replaces previously applied Bosch and Delphi gearboxes.
By Vince Courtenay • Jan. 19, 2016 -
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Nissan Kicking Around Brazilian CUV for U.S.
Indicating a U.S.-bound Kicks may be further along than the study phase, WardsAuto product-cycle data shows Nissan will begin assembly this year of a B-CUV in Mexico.
Jan. 19, 2016 -
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Honda ‘Walking on a Dream’ in Week’s Most Engaging Auto Ad
The 2008 hit by Australian band Empire of the Sun, serves as the soundtrack for the ’16 Civic and nicely sets up a tagline: “Direct from our imagination.”
By WardsAuto Staff • Jan. 15, 2016 -
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Avista Buzz Builds Business Case, Buick Chief Says
The Avista is not the first concept car to generate build-it-now buzz. In fact, it is not even the first from Buick in recent years to make such an impression.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 15, 2016 -
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GM Touts Online Initiative as Helping Buyers; It Also Helps Sellers
The used-car version of Shop-Click-Drive is a new way for an automaker to dispose of waves of off-lease units.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 14, 2016 -
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Kia Workers OK Wage Deal After 5 Strike-Free Months
A Kia spokesman says the automaker is pleased to have reached the accord after 16 bargaining sessions without losing any production to strikes. Workers had approved strike action Sept. 16, but union leadership never called for a walkout.
By Vince Courtenay • Jan. 14, 2016 -
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Lincoln Has High Hopes for Continental in China
Lincoln’s all-new ’17 Continental large sedan is aimed squarely at luxury buyers in the U.S., but also in China where the premium Ford brand expects rapid growth.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 13, 2016 -
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Nissan: We Can Match Bolt
“We were very encouraged to see the Bolt – it means electrification is here to stay,” says new Nissan U.S. product planning chief Michael Bunce.
Jan. 13, 2016 -
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Kia Spain On Top in Sibling Rivalry With Hyundai
To maintain growth, General Manager Emilio Herrera is heading an ambitious program of new-model launches, starting with the fourth generation of the Optima model arriving in Kia showrooms before the end of January.
By Jorge Palacios • Jan. 13, 2016 -
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Kia Concept CUV Upstages Refreshed Compacts
In a WardsAuto Q&A, an executive talks about the brand’s present and future.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 12, 2016 -
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Precision Concept Hints at Future Acura Design Language
The large, coupe-styled concept has various floating elements, including taillights, rear seats and a touchpad.
Jan. 12, 2016 -
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New Infiniti Q60 ‘Sends Message,’ CEO Says
Sales dropped last year but a debuting third-generation model is here.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 12, 2016 -
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BMW Sees M2 as New ‘Benchmark’
Standard with a manual transmission, the 365-hp M2 coupe will be available with an optional 7-speed M Double Clutch automatic. Also unveiled in Detroit is the X4 M40i utility vehicle, using the same N55 3.0L turbocharged inline-6.
Jan. 12, 2016 -
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‘Quiet Luxury’ and Twin-Turbo V-6 Highlight Return of Lincoln Continental
Lincoln revives the fabled Continental name to adorn what may be the most important production car in the beleaguered Ford luxury brand’s history.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 12, 2016
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