Automakers: Page 219
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Acura Works to Enhance Customer Experience
An automaker that prides itself on its R&D wants to improve things at the other end of the spectrum: the dealership.
By Steve Finlay • July 30, 2015 -
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Honda’s Pilot Ad Tops Week’s Elite List
Some 1.4 million viewed the automaker’s “Incredible Pilot” ad online last week, a whopping 1.1 million more than the next closest ad – also from Honda.
By WardsAuto Staff • July 30, 2015 -
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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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Success or Failure, Cadillac in Firm Charge of Destiny
“Logically, Cadillac is not disconnected from GM,” the longtime luxury executive says. “The way we want to organize the business in the future is that Cadillac will own the entire process, all the things that touch Cadillac.”
By James M. Amend • July 27, 2015 -
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Global Automakers See New, Revived Prospects in Iran
Renault and PSA, both with a significant history of manufacturing activities in Iran, are in advanced negotiations on new projects.
By Peter Homola • July 23, 2015 -
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Hyundai Blames Lower Incentives, Declining Segment for Sonata Drop
The U.S. sales and marketing arm of the South Korean automaker expects a better second half for its midsize sedan, whose sales were down 9.9% through June.
July 22, 2015 -
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Toyota Pulls Wraps Off Second-Generation Fortuner
The 7-seat SUV launches in Australia in October and then progressively in other markets this year and next.
By Alan Harman • July 21, 2015 -
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Hyundai Looks to Boost Profile With NFL Deal, New Tucson
The increasingly international reach of the NFL is one reason why Hyundai Motor America CEO Dave Zuchowksi believes the organization was attracted to his brand.
July 20, 2015 -
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Kia Europe Reports Best-Ever First-Half Sales
The Korean automaker says its European operation sold 200,038 vehicles in the January-June period, up 7.6% from year-ago. Second-quarter deliveries topped 100,000 for the first time in any 3-month period, with 103,946 vehicles sold.
By Vince Courtenay • July 17, 2015 -
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Underdog GM Korea Issues Minicar Challenge to Kia
The ’16 Spark’s domestic sales launch in August will mark the beginning of a new offensive in GM Korea’s struggle with Kia, both at home and abroad.
By Vince Courtenay • July 15, 2015 -
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GM: $1.4 Billion Makes Texas SUV Plant More Competitive
The investment brings GM’s recent expenditures at the 60-year-old Arlington facility to $2 billion.
By James M. Amend • July 14, 2015 -
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Delivering Porsche 918 Spyder Big Deal at Dealership
Selling a top-priced 887-hp super sportscar becomes a special event.
By Alysha Webb • July 14, 2015 -
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UAW-GM Talks Unfold Amid Hefty Profits, Strike Threat
The talks play out under starkly different circumstances than previous bargaining sessions because for the first time in more than a decade GM boasts a strong balance sheet, record profitability and a competitive product portfolio.
By James M. Amend • July 13, 2015 -
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Small CUV Likely Model for Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant
WardsAuto forecast data shows the Focus as well as an unnamed Lincoln small CUV being built at the automaker’s Cuautitlan, Mexico, plant beginning in 2018.
July 10, 2015 -
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Dodge Debuts Two New Ads as Fiat and Mazda Incumbents Hold Steady
Overall, automakers spent an estimated $80.3 million on TV ads for the week, led by Toyota with 14% of that total, followed by Chevrolet at 8.8% and Kia at 7%.
July 9, 2015 -
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Subaru’s Lightweight Boxer Punches Above Weight
Subaru’s hardy flat-fours once were criticized as buzzy, unrefined and not very fuel-efficient, but the latest 268-hp 2.0L turbocharged, direct-injected iteration earns high praise.
By Gary Witzenburg • July 9, 2015 -
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Ford’s Silicon Valley Unit Eyes Future of Transportation
For Ford CEO Mark Fields, who is no stranger to Silicon Valley’s unique culture, growing the Dearborn, MI-based automaker’s outpost near San Francisco is a necessity not a luxury.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 8, 2015 -
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Chrysler Dealers Deserve Better
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.Forever the old-movie buff, sometimes I can’t help but relate fictional film characters to the reality of current events.Errol Flynn was a s...
By Jim Ziegler 2 • July 7, 2015 -
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Affordability Driving Record Oz Sales
The SUV segment saw the most growth in June, with small cars and LCVs dominating the top five segments.
By Alan Harman • July 7, 2015 -
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84-Month Loans Slow Car Buying, Mazda Exec Says
The marketing vice president of the Japanese automaker’s U.S. unit talks about long loans, fresh product and the company’s non-interest in self-driving vehicles.
By Steve Finlay • July 7, 2015 -
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Toyota Thailand Sends First Shipment of New Hilux to Export Markets
The revamped pickup is bound for more than 100 countries.
By Alan Harman • July 7, 2015 -
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Ford Credit Launches Car-Sharing Program in London
The company is working with easyCar Club in London. Renters search the easyCar Club website for a nearby car and book online. Keys are collected from the owner or are accessed from a safe, and renters return the car to the pickup location.
By Alan Harman • July 6, 2015 -
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Honda Thailand to Unveil New-Gen CUV Prototype
Honda R&D Asia Pacific in Thailand developed the BR-V (Bold Runabout Vehicle) for the Asian market.
By Alan Harman • July 2, 2015 -
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Ford’s June Sales Dip; F-Series Output Hits Intended Levels
Ford delivered 220,704 vehicles last month, compared with 217,509 in the same period last year, according to WardsAuto data.
By James M. Amend • July 1, 2015 -
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Chrysler Brand Chips In as FCA Posts Strong June in U.S.
Jeep’s best June ever, plus a strong showing from Chrysler’s 200 model, helped offset dips at Ram and FCA’s other brands.
By David Zoia Editor • July 1, 2015 -
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Honda’s Thai-Built Models Earn Environmental Honors
Honda thus far is the only automaker to win Green Label certification that indicates all of its vehicles have passed environmental regulations that cover production processes, uses and disposal as well as resource-management efficiency.
By Alan Harman • June 30, 2015
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