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BMW Investment Shifts U.K. Plant Into High Gear
Development of the site is part of BMW’s global strategy for engine production. Hams Hall and plants in Germany and Austria are producing the same new family of next-generation engines.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 15, 2015 -
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Big Changes Under Hood in ’16 BMW 3-Series
A highlight for the refreshed ’16 BMW 3-Series is the all-new modular 3.0L powerplant. The new engine features a bevy of technical improvements, including a new water-to-air intercooler and updated twin-scroll turbocharger.
By Bob Gritzinger • Oct. 15, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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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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Mazda’s ‘Garage’ Emerges as Top Ad
Overall, automakers spent an estimated $125.5 million on TV ads for the week. Toyota led the way with 9.9% of that total.
By WardsAuto Staff • Oct. 14, 2015 -
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Despite Lost Sales, Infiniti Says Name Change Right Move
Waiting until a vehicle was all-new to change its name, or doing an ad campaign to communicate the name changes, are ways Infiniti could have improved the nomenclature switch, officials say.
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BMW Doubles Down on Performance With M2 Coupe
The M2 enters BMW’s M range as an indirect successor to the 1-Series M Coupe, which was produced in limited numbers between 2010 and 2011.
By Greg Kable • Oct. 13, 2015 -
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New Honda Parts Plant in Thailand Comes on Line
The plant initially will operate a polymer-injection line to manufacture front consoles for Honda’s City and Jazz models. But it soon will begin producing polymer-injection parts for other Honda assembly plants in Asia and Oceania.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 13, 2015 -
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Can U.S. Automakers Compete?
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.The U.S. economy easily is the most creative, resilient and powerful in the world. But for publicly traded companies in the industrial ...
By John McElroy 1 • Oct. 13, 2015 -
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Toyota Confirms Prius Battery Choices
Li-ions are the battery of choice for most EVs and some hybrids by other manufacturers, but up to now in the standard Prius Toyota only has offered NiMh batteries.
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VW Confirms Phaeton EV, Revises Future Strategy
Meant to battle the high-profile Tesla Model S, the Phaeton EV forms the point of sweeping strategic changes revealed by VW brand CEO Herbert Diess.
By Greg Kable • Oct. 13, 2015 -
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7-Series Body-in-White Marks Materials Milestone for BMW
The new flagship is the emerging poster child for hybrid body construction, with a mix of aluminum, high-strength steel and carbon fiber, a blend that allowed BMW to cut weight of the structure some 88 lbs.
By David Zoia Editor • Oct. 13, 2015 -
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Nissan VQ Among Crowded V-6 Field
Nissan’s 3.5L “VQ” will be among several new or improved naturally aspirated V-6s in this fall’s Ward’s 10 Best Engines competition. In this Under the Hood installment, we look at the VQ after its most significant redesign since its launch in 1995.
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Struggling Audi Russia Reshuffles Top Management
Audi Russia’s sales for the first eight months of 2015 totaled 16,359 cars, down 29.4% year-on-year, WardsAuto data shows. Deliveries by rival luxury automakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz fell 21.1% and 8.6%, respectively, in the period.
By Eugene Gerden • Oct. 9, 2015 -
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Toyota Thailand Rolls Back Full-Year Sales Forecasts
Toyota Thailand President Kyoichi Tanada predicts industrywide full-year volume will range from 760,000 to 770,000 units, with the automaker’s own sales totaling about 265,000, down from 280,000 previously.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 9, 2015 -
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Some Chevrolets to Make Russian Comeback Under Ravon Brand
The new Ravon brand plans five models for now, including the R3, an updated version of the previous-generation Chevrolet Aveo sedan.
By Peter Homola • Oct. 9, 2015 -
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VW/Audi Issues Apology in Korea; Lawmakers, Lawyers Show No Mercy
Protesters representing the Korea Federation for Environmental Movements have taken to Seoul streets wearing Pinocchio masks with a VW symbol on the end of the puppet’s long nose.
By Vince Courtenay • Oct. 8, 2015 -
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VW to Return 10 Best Awards for Controversial 2.0L TDI
The decision to give back the 2009-2011 awards was detailed in a letter this week from VWA chief Michael Horn.
By David Zoia Editor • Oct. 8, 2015 -
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Chevrolet’s ‘Woodchipper’ Carves Out Spot as Week’s Top Ad
The ad, which highlights the Chevy Cruze’s Wi-Fi capability, pulled in 1.7 million views during the week.
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Honda Looks to Regain Compact Crown With New Civic
The Japanese automaker admits it became too focused on the North American market and matching softer-riding competitors such as the Toyota Corolla.
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Fiat to Rely on 4WD, Not Pope, to Draw Buyers; More on Way From Ram
The new 500X is first 500 model with all-wheel drive, expected to expand the brand’s appeal in the Snow Belt.
By Jim Mateja • Oct. 7, 2015 -
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Lexus Breaks Ground With RX’s Wood and Aluminum Trim
A laser etches away sapele wood to reveal an aluminum sub-layer, an effect the Toyota luxury brand calls “distinctly original,” emphasizing the RX’s “peerless next-level design.”
Oct. 5, 2015 -
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VW Scandal Rocks Korea; Local CEO Called to Hearings
Ministry of Environment officials have told Korean media that if the tests prove Audi and VW have sold vehicles that do not meet their stated emissions, it may ban the sale of all of those vehicles.
By Vince Courtenay • Oct. 5, 2015 -
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Pope Francis Elevates Fiat’s Brand Equity in U.S.
Fiat enthusiast John Montgomery says a hurdle is getting people to look beyond the cars’ unflattering past. His hope is they will recognize that, just as a new pope brings new energy, a new Fiat means new possibilities.
By Brian Braudis • Oct. 2, 2015 -
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GM Covets Untapped Markets, Connected Cars
GM President Dan Amman says the automaker’s future will rely heavily on a plan to engage customers beyond the vehicle to mobile devices.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 1, 2015 -
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Honda Follows Paper Trail to Week’s Top Automotive Ad
Some 2.9 million people viewed “Paper,” which traces the automaker’s 60-year history. Also making this week’s Top 5 is Lincoln’s latest Matthew McConaughey spot.
By WardsAuto Staff • Oct. 1, 2015 -
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Lexus Seeing Global Growth, Europe Enamored With CUVs, Hybrids
“What we’ve really seen with Lexus over the last couple years is pretty much consistent, sustainable growth,” says Lexus International’s Matthew Callachor.
Sept. 30, 2015
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