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Nissan Selling Replacement Batteries to Grow Leaf Appeal
Extending the Nissan electric vehicle’s range and improving the ability of its owners to charge while on the go are two areas of improvement.
July 17, 2014 -
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Ford Ups Ante in Middle East, Africa
This latest plan increases the product rollout from the 17 new or refreshed vehicles Ford earmarked for the region in November.
By James M. Amend • July 17, 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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Nissan Small Sports Car, Next-Gen Cube Up in Air
A production, rear-wheel-drive small sports car is difficult for the automaker to bring to fruition, a company official says, as its current RWD platforms underpin expensive models.
July 14, 2014 -
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GM Woos Infiniti Chief de Nysschen to Cadillac
Johan de Nysschen’s appointment at Cadillac comes at a critical time for the 112-year-old GM luxury unit, where U.S. sales are flagging and plans call for 10 new vehicles for the brand by the end of 2015.
By James M. Amend • July 11, 2014 -
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Tesla Salespeople Would Make Great Museum Curators
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.I ask Fran O’Hagan for a point of clarification after he says he would have been impressed if his consulting firm’s study showed Tesla deale...
By Steve Finlay 2 • July 11, 2014 -
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A3 E-Tron No Compliance Car, Audi Says
“Obviously, we have challenging targets for CAFE and ZEV-mandate states,” says Audi of America President Scott Keogh. “(But) we’d like to have a business case that makes sense for us and our dealers.”
By David Zoia Editor • July 11, 2014 -
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Barra Driving Change 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.On a July 4 weekend in 2011, two Montana teenagers stopped to buy fireworks in their ’05 Hyundai Tiburon. About 20 minutes after leaving the...
By Drew Winter • July 10, 2014 -
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Nissan Ponders Another Small CUV, Future in Minivan Segment
The Japanese automaker may need a more utilitarian entrant in the burgeoning small CUV group, a top Nissan official says.
July 10, 2014 -
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Ford: European Recovery Plan on Track
The automaker reports first-half sales rose 6.6% in Europe to reach 605,400 vehicles, marking the company’s best performance for the period since 2011. The result slightly outperformed the market, up 6.3%, keeping Ford’s share at a level 7.9%.
By David Zoia Editor • July 9, 2014 -
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Jeep Forging Ahead With Global Expansion, CEO Says
Plans call for producing Jeeps in China with joint-venture partner Guangzhou Automobile Group beginning late next year.
By Byron Pope • July 7, 2014 -
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Mercedes Hybrid Goes From Africa to U.K. on One Tank
The E300 BlueTec Hybrid averaged 73.6 mpg on its 27-hour journey.
By Alan Harman • July 2, 2014 -
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Lexus Unfazed by LS Decline as S-Class, Tesla Model S Grow
The Toyota luxury brand’s flagship sedan was down 19.7% through May, while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class was up 81.8%, leading the segment.
July 2, 2014 -
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Toyota’s Core Products Push June U.S. Sales Up 11.9%
The automaker’s performance against the backdrop of another strong month by nearly all automakers leads Toyota to lift its industry sales outlook to 16.3 million units from 16.0 million.
By James M. Amend • July 1, 2014 -
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GM Blues, Sergio Walks the Line, 97-Month Loans
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.In the 1970’s tear-jerker movie “Love Story” starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali McGraw, the title song began with: “Where do I begin to tell the s...
By Jim Ziegler 2 • July 1, 2014 -
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GM Receives Pivotal Feinberg Report; Injury Compensation Program Limitless
Although author Kenneth Feinberg declines to weigh in on the number of death claims expected, the protocol addresses several other key items of speculation since the depth of the defect emerged earlier this year.
By James M. Amend • June 30, 2014 -
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Fiat’s Poor J.D. Power IQS Results an Anomaly, Executive Says
Jason Stoicevich, Fiat’s U.S. chief, says the brand will perform significantly better in next year’s quality study.
By Byron Pope • June 30, 2014 -
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Daimler, Renault-Nissan to Detail Latest JV
The plan calls for Nissan to produce the new entry-level Mercedes CLA sedan, plus a derivative for its Infiniti luxury brand, at its Aguascalientes, Mexico, plant.
By James M. Amend • June 26, 2014 -
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Fiat 500e Truly Fun-to-Drive EV
A rookie EV team created a smashingly good conversion of Fiat Chrysler’s B-Car.
By Gary Witzenburg • June 25, 2014 -
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’15 Ford Edge to Launch in Growing Global Segment
Ford marketing chief Jim Farley says Edge buyer spends nearly 40% of their annual income on the purchase price, more than any other segment.
By Byron Pope • June 24, 2014 -
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Updated Mercedes CLS at Home on Tech, Design Edge
The updated models blend contemporary luxury with a strong sport character, aiming at rivals Audi for detailing and BMW for sportiness.
By Giancarlo Perini • June 24, 2014 -
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Chrysler to Broaden Use of Stop-Start Systems
Chrysler says the two applications of the technology in the 200 and Cherokee will reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by up to 3%.
By Byron Pope • June 24, 2014 -
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Come On GM, Pony Up
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.OK, hats off to General Motors for coming big with an outrageous 650 hp and 650 lb.-ft. (881 Nm) of torque in the ’15 Chevrolet Corvette Z06...
By Tom Murphy • June 23, 2014 -
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Nissan Hopes More Generous LCV Warranty Will Boost Sales
NV and NV200 sales are up through May but are a fraction of the volume generated by competing models from the Detroit Three.
June 20, 2014 -
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Hella Expects More Automakers to Offer Its High-Beam System
Light is the tunnel for German supplier’s LED Matrix Beam headlamps.
By Steve Finlay • June 20, 2014 -
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Mercedes Launches C-Class, Vows to Increase U.S. Production
Mercedes has taken the unprecedented step of offering its most advanced semi-autonomous-driving technology on the C-Class, featured in the automaker’s flagship S-Class model.
June 18, 2014
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