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The World According to Tesla
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.TRAVERSE CITY, MI – If you want to succeed in the electric-vehicle business, you can’t do anything halfway. You need truly compelling design...
By Drew Winter • Aug. 6, 2015 -
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Mazda Speeds Ahead of Pack With Week’s Top Ad
Overall television-ad spending was down for the industry last week, falling to $79 million, nearly $27 million less than the prior week.
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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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Kiefer: GM Mending Supplier Relations
GM’s purchasing chief concedes the automaker has needed to mend supplier relations, but he says the push for component and vehicle commonality has resulted in longer-term sourcing, which benefits both sides.
By David C. Smith • Aug. 5, 2015 -
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Lexus Piloting Negotiation-Free Sales
Negotiation-free, no-hassle car-buying already is in place, and has been for years, at Lexus’ sister brand Scion, where it is called Pure Price.
Aug. 5, 2015 -
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Toyota Thailand Denies Dodging Tariffs on Prius
The Japanese automaker is irate over allegations it claims to be importing parts for Prius manufacturing in Thailand when it really is bringing in completely built-up vehicles.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 5, 2015 -
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EPA Official: ’15 Ford F-150 Almost Meets 2025 CAFE
EPA’s Christopher Grundler says it is a myth CAFE regulations ignore consumer choice and are trying to force everyone into small cars.
Aug. 4, 2015 -
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Former Infiniti Exec Joins VW
Michael Bartsch headed home to oversee VW Australia.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 4, 2015 -
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Hyundai Looks to Expand Tucson FCV Reach Despite Refueling Woes
The South Korean automaker’s U.S. sales and marketing arm may add dealers of its Tucson fuel-cell vehicle in Northern California, as Southern California owners express frustration with unreliable hydrogen pumps.
Aug. 4, 2015 -
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Road to MBS: Volvo XC90 Promises to Disrupt Premium CUV Segment
Volvo is back in a big way with a groundbreaking vehicle, and everyone in the segment should take note.
Aug. 3, 2015 -
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Honda Makes Bold Move But Will It Stick?
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.Honda has appointed Jon Ikeda to replace Mike Accavtitti as head of Acura in the U.S.It’s a shocking change for two reasons: Accavitti had A...
By Christie Schweinsberg Blogger • July 30, 2015 -
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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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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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