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Kia Sees Growth Opportunities With New Sedona
The U.S. sales and marketing arm of the Korean automaker says it may be possible to return to the volumes it enjoyed with the minivan a decade ago.
Sept. 25, 2014 -
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New Cadillac Flagship Named CT6
Going forward, all car models will use the “CT” lettering and a number “indicating the relative size and position of the cars in the hierarchy of Cadillac models,” GM says.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 24, 2014 -
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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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Cadillac’s New York Move to Lead to ‘New Way of Thinking’
GM product chief Mark Reuss says having employees live among people who set trends in the U.S. should help determine how to best market Cadillac.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 24, 2014 -
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Chrysler Having Success Luring Young Talent, Chief Designer Says
Chrysler has bolstered its staff in several key areas over the past few years, including a 150% rise in digital surfacer positions.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 23, 2014 -
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GM Confirms Range-Topping Cadillac, Bows Early Next Year
GM will build the 4-door Cadillac at its Detroit-Hamtramck, MI, assembly plant, where it recently invested $384 million in tools and equipment for the car.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 19, 2014 -
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Acura Relies on ZF for TLX Transmission
While parent company Honda is known for its engineering prowess, a ZF 9-speed automatic “was the best way to go” for the TLX, says the car’s chief engineer.
Sept. 18, 2014 -
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Chinese Owner Taking Hands-Off Approach, Volvo Exec Says
The Volvo CEO says the automaker is learning about the Chinese market from China-based owner Zhejiang Geely.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 17, 2014 -
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Bentley Mulsanne Speed Packs More Punch
The new model features a tweaked version of Bentley’s venerable 6.75L V-8 that is 13% more efficient and drives the car to a segment-leading top speed of 190 mph.
By Alan Harman • Sept. 17, 2014 -
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Early Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon Demand Prompts Output Hike
GM’s dealers have taken 30,000 orders for the Colorado, a “very high” number at such an early stage, the automaker says.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 16, 2014 -
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Acura Luxury Brand Becomes More Independent From Honda
Mike Accavitti, who started in the auto industry as a teen working at a Chrysler plant, now heads the Acura luxury brand.
By Steve Finlay • Sept. 15, 2014 -
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Volvo Product Chief Plots Lineup Course
Plans call for all Volvo C-cars for the U.S. and European markets to be built in Sweden, while Volvo models destined for China will be built domestically.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 15, 2014 -
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Honda, Toyota Play Catch-Up on Automated Driving Tech
The top two Japanese automakers demonstrate their latest automated technologies, with an eye toward a 2020 launch.
Sept. 12, 2014 -
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Mustang Interest Topping Expectations at Ford Australia
Due to hit the market next year, the new model marks the first time the venerable pony car will be available in right-hand drive.
By Alan Harman • Sept. 11, 2014 -
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Chrysler Forging Ahead With Electrification Technologies
Chrysler and advanced-energy nonprofit NextEnergy are working on a series of projects that could be ready for production near term.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 11, 2014 -
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Peugeot Concept Shown at Beijing Tweaked for Paris
The Exalt comes with the HYbrid-Kick concept moped, a foldaway electric scooter stowed below the trunk floor that allows drivers to easily reach their final destination.
By Giancarlo Perini • Sept. 11, 2014 -
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Citroen Concept Sedan Nothing Short of Divine
Up to now most DS designs have been derived from various Citroens, but the Divine owes nothing to any existing model. The Audi A4 is considered the benchmark.
By Giancarlo Perini • Sept. 10, 2014 -
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Bill Ford Supports Autonomous Cars, Trains in Megacities
A conundrum: Isn’t Ford in the business of selling as many cars and trucks as possible? “I think any business only exists to make people’s lives better, period,” Ford says. “Shoving more vehicles into an urban environment isn’t doing that.”
Sept. 9, 2014 -
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Honda’s Showing Some Fighting Spirit
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.One of the interesting tidbits of news that came out of last month’s Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, MI, was Honda’s announce...
By Christie Schweinsberg Blogger • Sept. 8, 2014 -
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Don’t Fear the Dealer: Embracing Tesla’s Sales Model
Independent dealers won’t go away if some follow the factory-store approach. Customers won’t face steeper prices and America’s tax base won’t crumble.
By Sam Fiorani • Sept. 8, 2014 -
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GM to Add V2V, Autonomous-Driving Technologies to ’17 Cadillacs
In a speech Sunday opening a week-long Intelligent Transportation Systems World Congress, GM CEO Mary Barra says V2V and Super Cruise autonomous technology contain authentic market and societal benefits.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 7, 2014 -
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Hefty Increase in RAV4 Sales Powers Toyota to Record August
Economic indicators give Toyota confidence heading into the fourth quarter, when its North American production will be the highest in seven years.
Sept. 3, 2014 -
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Moscow Auto Show Highlights Lada, Chevrolet Concepts
Nissan’s revived low-cost Datsun brand, which is participating in the Moscow show for the first time, introduces its second model, the Datsun mi-DO.
By Peter Homola • Sept. 3, 2014 -
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Ford VP Joe Hinrichs Says Two Shifts to Satisfy Mustang Demand
The executive does not offer hints of another product beyond the coming Mustang convertible to max out capacity.“Let’s celebrate Mustang today,” he says.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 28, 2014 -
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With 3.5L V-6, Honda Proves Less is More
Honda engineers achieved impressive fuel efficiency and output without dual-overhead camshafts or direct fuel injection, which add substantial cost, complexity, mass and package size.
By Gary Witzenburg • Aug. 28, 2014 -
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Infiniti Q40 Name to Stick Around; EV Intro Date Fuzzy
The car formerly known as the G37 is set to exit the lineup next year, but the name will live on, although on what type of vehicle is unclear.
Aug. 27, 2014
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