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Weak Car Segment, Reduction in Fleets Trim Ford’s April Performance
Unlike February when weather hampered delivery, April’s decline in fleet volume was a planned one, the automaker says.
By David Zoia Editor • May 1, 2014 -
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Mercedes S550 Best of All Worlds
The latest installment in our series on 2014 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors highlights the Mercedes S550 interior that combines aesthetics, technology and safety like no other.
May 1, 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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BMW Vision Future Luxury Shows Style, Technology Advancement
Although officials won’t say the concept will be built, it is a safe bet that at least elements of the design will make it on a production car by 2018, likely as BMW’s answer to Mercedes’ upcoming top-of-the-line Maybach S-Class.
By Giancarlo Perini • April 28, 2014 -
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Lessons for Suppliers From GM’s Belated Ignition Switch Recall
Like the automakers, suppliers are subject to the same business issues that at times can be overwhelming, including concerns about the company’s image, product deadlines, production demands and budgets.
By Richard A. Wilhelm • April 28, 2014 -
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How Lincoln Plans to Win in China
Lincoln isn’t aiming to elbow aside the Mercedes S-Class or Audi A6. It wants to cash in on the increasing popularity of CUVs and SUVs to grab a slice of what soon will be the largest luxury pie in the world.
April 28, 2014 -
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GM Nominates UAW VP Ashton to Board in First-Time Move
Ashton, 65, would be the first member of the GM board of directors with such close ties to organized labor.
By James M. Amend • April 25, 2014 -
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Nissan VP Palmer’s Finger Off Incentive Trigger
The executive also promises the slow-selling Cube will live on in a future iteration, but not as the curvy MPV it is today, and pledges the next Titan large pickup will be an “all-American” truck.
By James M. Amend • April 25, 2014 -
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Jeep Cherokee Celebrates Great Indoors
The latest installment in our series on 2014 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors features the Jeep Cherokee Limited, a well-equipped CUV with an interior that is upscale, boldly styled, comfortable and, yes, rugged.
April 24, 2014 -
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Jeep Signals Importance of China With Four Design Concepts
China already is Jeep’s largest market outside of the U.S., and plans are to add local assembly of the new small Renegade model to further growth.
By David Zoia Editor • April 19, 2014 -
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New Planning Office ‘Big Deal’ for Acura
New setup brings together automaker’s sales, service and marketing, says executive Mike Accavitti.
By Steve Finlay • April 17, 2014 -
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Buoyed by Recent Success, Ford Launches Lincoln Brand in China
Lincoln will start with an independent network of eight dedicated dealerships in seven cities but will ramp up quickly to 60 stores in 50 cities by 2016.
April 17, 2014 -
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Honda Shows First Glimpse of New HR-V CUV
New B-segment CUV will share many attributes with the Fit, including second-row “magic” seats and a roomy interior.
April 17, 2014 -
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Subaru Shows Off Fifth-Generation Outback in New York
Hill-start assist now is standard on the wagon, as are ventilated rear brake discs. Passenger and cargo room in all grades is larger, and more creature comforts are available across the board.
April 17, 2014 -
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Fiat 500L “Mirage” Commercial
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.Launched in February, the Fiat 500L marketing campaign features a television commercial with rapper Sean "P. Diddy" Combs. The spot quadrupl...
April 17, 2014 -
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Fiat Near U.S. Storefront Goal; 500e Sales to Start in Oregon
Getting brick-and-mortar laid is key to Fiat’s fortunes in the U.S., where it re-launched in 2011 with the 3-door 500 but stumbled out of the gate by missing early sales goals.
By James M. Amend • April 17, 2014 -
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You’ll Either Love or Hate New Nissan Murano, Exec Says
Third-generation CUV sports design features that will migrate to other Nissan vehicles.
By Steve Finlay • April 16, 2014 -
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Hyundai Introduces ’15 Sonata to ‘Bloodbath’ Segment
The midsize-sedan market is huge but about as competitive as it gets in the auto industry.
By Steve Finlay • April 16, 2014 -
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New Toyota Camry Not Risky, Just Right, Bill Fay Says
The redesign marks the most daring Camry styling to date. The best-selling car in the U.S. gets entirely new sheet metal with bolder character lines. It’s a little longer and slightly wider, too.
By James M. Amend • April 16, 2014 -
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Hyundai Stages U.S. Debut of New Sonata
A quieter cabin, less fussy styling and more creature comforts are key features of the next-generation sedan.
April 16, 2014 -
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Mercedes Seeks to Continue Sprinter Success
The new ’14 Sprinter comes standard with a 2.1L 4-cyl. diesel engine producing 161 hp and 266 lb.-ft. of torque.
By Byron Pope • April 16, 2014 -
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BMW on Oz Subsidies for EV: It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask
Even if BMW is denied government help in lowering the i3’s price, the automaker believes the car will succeed because it will be available both as an all-electric vehicle and as an EV with a range extender.
By Alan Harman • April 16, 2014 -
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Infiniti Refreshes Biggest Models
The Q70 adds a new long-wheelbase variant with 5.9 ins. more rear legroom, while the QX80 sees changes to its interior wood trims.
April 16, 2014 -
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GM to Bring Chevy Trax Small CUV to U.S.
GM says it has delivered 90,000 units of the Trax globally since its launch in 2012. It will compete in the U.S. against the Kia Soul, Nissan Juke and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport.
By James M. Amend • April 15, 2014 -
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Ford’s Joe Hinrichs Sees Customer Satisfaction, F-150 Work Progressing
The executive credits an overhaul in the 111-year-old company’s culture for delivering recent gains in key market metrics such as customer satisfaction, dealer loyalty and retail sales.
By James M. Amend • April 15, 2014 -
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New Kia Sedona Revealed
A more powerful engine, second-row seats with flip-up bottom cushions and high-end grade are new for '15.
April 14, 2014
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