Automakers: Page 217
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South Korea’s Kia Closing In on 15 Million Exports
The Hyundai Motors affiliate has expanded annual production capacity in South Korea from 800,000 units in 2000 to 1.7 million in 2014 with more than 70% of domestic output exported.
By Alan Harman • June 19, 2015 -
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Kia, Hyundai Surpass Japanese Brands in Initial Quality
Porsche again leads the closely watched study, which finds voice-recognition systems still the area most perplexing to vehicle owners.
June 17, 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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Ssangyong Can’t Afford Many Misses, But Tivoli a Hit
Robust demand and ratcheted-up sales projections for the Tivoli may prove to be a two-edged sword for Ssangyong as the low-volume automaker heads into traditionally contentious contract talks with its workers union.
By Vince Courtenay • June 17, 2015 -
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Used Chevy Volt Batteries Power Up GM Proving Ground
GM has long touted the secondary-use possibilities for the Volt battery packs, suggesting they be repurposed for duties ranging from emergency residential power to industrial applications.
By James M. Amend • June 16, 2015 -
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One-Third of Early HR-V Buyers New to Honda
The automaker’s new B-segment CUV outsold most competitors last month, including new entrants from Chevy and Jeep.
June 16, 2015 -
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Is This 7 BMW’s Lucky Number?
The 7-Series represents BMW’s flagship car, but it never has led its segment in U.S. sales. Since its U.S. arrival in 1980, it has trailed at various times the Mercedes S-Class, Lexus LS and Jaguar XJ.
June 16, 2015 -
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GM Jumps Back Into Medium-Duty Market
GM’s new low-cab-forward truck lineup will include six models – the Chevrolet 3500, 3500HD, 4500, 4500HD, 5500 and 5500 HD. The trucks are based on the Isuzu N-Series.
By James M. Amend • June 15, 2015 -
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Honda Discontinues Civic Natural Gas, Hybrid, Accord PHEV
The automaker is prepping for a new generation of eco-friendly models, including a battery-electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid due by 2018 in the U.S.
June 15, 2015 -
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GM Dealer-Succession Bulletin Causes Consternation
Idaho dealers say they like doing business in a state that's not a land of megadealerships – with one notable exception.
By Steve Finlay • June 15, 2015 -
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Ford to Use Beacons to Beckon Buyers
Under a pilot program dealers will attach beacons to models they want to feature in their showrooms. As a shopper walks around the vehicle, the devices will broadcast key information to the customer’s smartphone that might help close a sale.
By David Zoia Editor • June 15, 2015 -
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General Motors Shifts Russian Production to Belarus
A government spokesman says besides Opel, GM will add assemblies of premium brands including Cadillac at its Belarusian JV by September. The new models will be sold in Belarus, Russia and possibly other Eastern European states.
By Eugene Gerden • June 15, 2015 -
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Ford Back at LeMans for 50th Anniversary of Historic Win
The racer will be powered by a high-output version of the automaker’s 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 and is expected to lead to lightweighting and other innovations that could filter down to production models.
By David Zoia Editor • June 12, 2015 -
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Mitsubishi Plant Fate Could Be Decided This Year
Mitsubishi July 24 announced it would close its U.S. plant and seek a buyer (see related story below). A month earlier, a top U.S. official discussed the plant and its future with WardsAuto.
June 12, 2015 -
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VW Group Dealers Fined for Price Fixing in Spain
Spain’s competition commission contends the dealers agreed to fix prices and exchange market information, creating cartels in several geographic zones surrounding Madrid, Catalonia, Andalusia, North, Asturias and Valencia.
By Jorge Palacios • June 11, 2015 -
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Kia to Open 21 New Dealerships in Mexico, Confirms New Plant to Be Export Hub
The new showrooms mark the beginning of the brand’s foray into Mexico, which will be capped by the launch of pre-production of Forte small cars at a greenfield site near Monterrey in December.
By Vince Courtenay • June 11, 2015 -
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BMW Rolls Out Lightweight, Luxurious 7-Series
A new plug-in hybrid powertrain, active-chassis control, rear-wheel steering, gesture recognition and automated parking are among innovations appearing on BMW’s all-new flagship.
June 10, 2015 -
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Once-Youngest Cadillac Car Dealer Now Sells 16 Brands
John Bommarito retains faith in the future of General Motors’ luxury brand.
By Lillie Guyer • June 10, 2015 -
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Toyota U.K. Pulls Off Rare Twin Launch
Ramp-up of revamped Avensis and Auris models at the Burnaston factory went from zero to 800 units daily in just 10 days.
By Alan Harman • June 9, 2015 -
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Mitsubishi Explores Going It Alone on Next-Gen Lancer
If talks fail with another potential C-car partner, a redesigned Lancer would be “another year behind,” says a Mitsubishi U.S. executive.
June 9, 2015 -
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New Biography: Mary Barra Earned Her Way to Top at GM
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.If Mary Barra has any major faults, you won’t find them in a new book entitled “Road to Power” (Wiley & Sons, 143 pages, $29.95).It’s no...
By David Smith 1 • June 8, 2015 -
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Mighty Mini 3-cyl. Features BMW’s Latest Tech
Technology includes turbocharging, direct injection, dual Vanos variable camshaft control on intake and outlet sides and Valvetronic fully variable valve control.
By Gary Witzenburg • June 5, 2015 -
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Hyundai, President Park Shape South Korean Synergy
Park Geun-hye’s Hyundai connection goes back to her first day in office, when she became the first Korean president to use a Korean car – a stretched Equus – as the official inauguration vehicle. Her predecessors rode in foreign-made limousines.
By Vince Courtenay • June 5, 2015 -
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Mitsubishi Aims to Get on Radar With 100 Spokespeople Campaign
Each spokesperson is a character who represents a particular advancement of the ’16 Outlander CUV, such as a ballerina touting a recalibrated suspension and a plastic surgeon a redesigned front fascia.
June 4, 2015 -
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GM’s ‘Hot Hand’ Continues With Truck, CUV Sales in May
GM dealers delivered 293,097 light vehicles last month, compared to 284,694 in like-2014, according to WardsAuto data.
By James M. Amend • June 2, 2015 -
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GM Korea Woos Microsoft Korea CEO, Reports Say
The Korea Times reports James Woo Kim will take over as CEO of GM Korea in April 2016 after spending a 10-month period as COO.
By Vince Courtenay • June 1, 2015
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