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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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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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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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Volvo Takes Wraps Off All-New XC90
Volvo has set a medium-term goal of selling 100,000 units annually in the U.S., and says the XC90 will play a significant role in reaching that objective.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 26, 2014 -
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Ford ST Products Surpassing Expectations
Ford is working to increase production of the performance-oriented Focus ST and Fiesta ST due to strong customer demand.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 26, 2014 -
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GM Tech Center Shakes Off Flooding, Gets ‘Back to Work’
The 58-year-old GM Tech Center serves as the global hub for the automaker’s vehicle development and many of its buildings are of historical significance for their architecture.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 25, 2014 -
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GM Says Corvette’s New 8-Speed Gearbox Rivals DCT
The 8-speed automatic bows on the Corvette for ’15, joining the Performance Data Recorder and Valet Mode as new technologies for the coming model year.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 25, 2014 -
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Daimler Staying Ahead of Curve in Silicon Valley
The automaker has had a formal partnership with Google for more than two years and Apple content will be available on the screens of Mercedes vehicles starting in mid-2016. But informal relationships also are important.
By Joseph R. Szczesny • Aug. 22, 2014 -
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Ford Planning Prius Fighter, Report Says
Codenamed C240, the vehicle will be built on Ford’s C2 architecture, which also will underpin the next-generation Focus C-car and Escape CUV.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 21, 2014 -
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Honda Calling Back ’15 Fits for Bumper Fix
Honda discovered welding wasn’t up to snuff after the Fit rated “marginal” in the most recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety small-overlap test.
Aug. 21, 2014 -
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Planned Flagship Seen Boosting Cadillac’s Credibility
GM’s product chief says the new fullsize sedan will be based on an all-new platform.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 20, 2014 -
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Toyota Remains Unchallenged Global Hybrid Leader
Toyota sold 665,740 hybrids in the year’s first six months, 4.1% ahead of last year's record pace. Honda followed with global sales of 158,696 units, a 105.8% spike, while Hyundai jumped 33% to 27,118.
By Roger Schreffler • Aug. 20, 2014 -
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FCA Taps Bigland to Head Alfa Romeo in NAFTA Region
Reid Bigland, who previously led the Ram truck brand, will continue to serve as head of U.S. sales and president and CEO of Chrysler Canada.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 18, 2014
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