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Nissan Marketer Tells of Social-Media Hits and Misses
Nissan marketing executive tells of hits and misses during the automaker’s ambitious social-media efforts.
By Steve Finlay • Aug. 1, 2014 -
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Tesla Is Wrong, Franchise System Is 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.Would car buyers be better off if the dealer franchise system was dismantled? The public seems to think so.Most consumers believe dealers ar...
By John McElroy 1 • July 31, 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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GM Expects Big Things From New Small Pickups
The all-new ’15 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize pickups enter a segment where the top competition is outdated, marketing manager says.
By Byron Pope • July 31, 2014 -
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Ford: Pickup Buyers Ready to Embrace Aluminum F-150
A UBS study reinforces Ford’s belief a majority of consumers not only would consider an aluminum-intensive pickup, but are willing to pay more for such a model.
By Byron Pope • July 29, 2014 -
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Lexus: 300,000 U.S. Sales Probably Out of Reach
Lexus earlier this year announced a 2014 sales goal of 285,000 and the brand at its current pace is trending to hit 290,000-295,000, a top official says.
July 29, 2014 -
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Global Automakers May Abandon Russian Production
One analysis suggests limited capacity, possible loss of government support, devaluation of the ruble and other factors may prompt global automakers to halt assembly operations in Russia and instead focus on imports.
By Eugene Gerden • July 24, 2014 -
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Nissan Says Making Progress on Remedying Pathfinder Judder
The Japanese automaker has been updating transmission-control-module software, replacing torque converters and replacing entire transmissions to remedy the problem.
July 24, 2014 -
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Ford Says’15 Mustang Worth Its Weight in Go Power
A twin-scroll turbocharger teamed with twin independent variable camshaft timing and direct fuel injection helps the compact powerplant in the 2.3L engine turn out an unofficial 310 hp and 320 lb.-ft. of torque.
July 24, 2014 -
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Strap In the Kids: It’s a 1,029-hp Honda Minivan
Seeing a customized version of a model does influence the purchase decision of 8% of new-vehicle buyers, according to the Specialty Equipment Market Assn. and market researcher AutoPacific.
By Alysha Webb • July 23, 2014 -
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Lexus Sees Success With Less-Expensive GX
Lowering the price of the base grade for the GX’s ’14 refresh, by substituting fake leather for real leather and deleting some content, was key to this year’s sales jump, a company official says.
July 23, 2014 -
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Ford Launches New Expedition in Small, But Stabilized Segment
The ’15 Expedition will be available for the first time in a Platinum trim level, which will slot above the previous top-of-the-line King Ranch edition.
By Byron Pope • July 22, 2014 -
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BMW Pushing to Maintain Sales Momentum in Korea
BMW Korea remains the country’s leading importer, with sales for the first six months up 19.3% to 21,972 vehicles.
By Vince Courtenay • July 22, 2014 -
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Jeep Renegade Adds to Growing Small CUV Segment
Popularity of this new breed of vehicles is growing rapidly worldwide, and more automakers are beginning to test the U.S. market, where buyers are expected to migrate from small hatchbacks and sedans.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • July 21, 2014 -
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GM Adding 8-Speed Gearbox to ’15 Large Trucks
Sources tell WardsAuto the transmission likely will migrate to other truck applications as production ramps up at the automaker’s Toledo, OH, powertrain facility.
By James M. Amend • July 18, 2014 -
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Lexus: We Can Keep Loyalists Happy Despite Performance Push
Models like the IS, NX and RC don’t mean Lexus is abandoning its loyalists, who traditionally prefer softer-riding vehicles such as the RX, LS and ES.
July 18, 2014 -
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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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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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