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Honda: Weather, Competitor Deals Hurt Accord
The colder-than-average winter and the Altima's more generous rebates are two reasons for the Honda midsize car's underperformance this year, a company official says.
March 28, 2014 -
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Chrysler Updates Sterling Heights’ Plant Technology for 200
Laser-brazing, an open-gate framer and a Quality Assurance Center are three processes or areas new to the suburban Detroit assembly plant.
March 28, 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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History Suggests GM Recall Unlikely to Sink Sales
For Toyota and Ford, U.S. market-share losses were relatively small and short-lived during their highly publicized recalls in 2010 and 2000, respectively.
By James M. Amend • March 25, 2014 -
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GM Seeks Entry Into Thailand’s Phase 2 Eco-Car Program
The U.S.-based automaker is the first to apply to join the second phase of the program, which has been criticized for its rigid financial and production conditions.
By Alan Harman • March 25, 2014 -
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Chrysler Sterling Heights Paint Shop Among Most Advanced
Auto-adjusting inspection lighting, a new type of conveyer system and recaptured air for spray booths are some of the innovations at the automaker’s remade Detroit-area assembly plant.
March 25, 2014 -
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Dealers Say GM Making Right Moves in Recall
Retailers doing fixes on recalled vehicles say customers don’t appear upset.
By Joseph Szczesny • March 24, 2014 -
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Hyundai Reveals Next-Gen Sonata in Korea
Softened sheet metal, a more angular interior look and refined ride and handling are key characteristics of the new midsize sedan, Hyundai says.
March 24, 2014 -
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New 200 Better Prepared to Take on Top Competitors, Chrysler Says
The ’15 Chrysler 200 is based on the automaker’s CUS-wide platform, which also underpins the Dodge Dart, Jeep Cherokee and Alfa Romeo Giulia.
By Byron Pope • March 21, 2014 -
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New A3 Sedan Anchors Audi’s U.S. Volume Play
The 4-door model is the first in a string of seven A3 variants to come that will include a drop-top cabriolet, Sportback model and a performance S version, plus the long-awaited Q3 CUV.
By David Zoia Editor • March 20, 2014 -
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GM Puts All Its Chips on Newly Minted CEO
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.Talk about risk-reward.General Motors CEO Mary Barra said yesterday she likely will testify before Congress in planned hearings concerning t...
By David Zoia • March 19, 2014 -
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Bentley New Home of W12 Engine for VW Group
The luxury brand, already the world’s largest producer of 12-cyl. engines, now will export the powerplants for the first time, creating about 100 jobs.
By Alan Harman • March 19, 2014 -
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Chrysler Re-Opens Back-From-Brink Sterling Heights Plant
The investment provided badly needed updates, specifically in paint and body-assembly areas. An $850 million paint shop replaces 1980s and 1990s-era technology.
March 14, 2014 -
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Unclear Whether Ford Gained Advantage Over Industry With Aluminum F-150, Experts Say
Experts agree aluminum usage is on the rise in the automotive industry, but will face competition from advanced steels and alternative powertrains as automakers seek to increase fuel economy.
By Byron Pope • March 14, 2014 -
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Kia Moves Upmarket, But Remains Popular With Subprime Set
Today’s below-prime auto buyers could become tomorrow’s prime customers, says an executive of CarFinance.com.
By Steve Finlay • March 13, 2014 -
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Ford Increasing Virtual Crash-Test Capability
Ford began live crash testing in 1954, 12 years before it was required by the government. The automaker to date has executed 31,000 crash tests globally at four different facilities.
By Byron Pope • March 11, 2014 -
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New Maserati Ghibli Triumph for Trident Marque
Maserati deliveries last year spiked to 15,400 units, up 148% compared with year-ago, following the launch of the new Ghibli and updated Quattroporte.
By Giancarlo Perini • March 11, 2014 -
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Volvo Drive-E Strategy Drives Forward
The Swedish automaker wanted to develop its own engines but had to wait until the 2010 sale to Geely was complete. Today, the Drive-E launch of two new gasoline engines for the U.S. is under way.
March 11, 2014 -
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Shift to Fiat for Roadster as Much Business as Brand Decision, Sources Say
The small size of Alfa’s worldwide dealer network means it is unlikely FCA would have been able to purchase enough vehicles to make the supply deal work for Mazda.
By Giancarlo Perini • March 10, 2014 -
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Lexus Best, Mini Worst at Handling Customer Internet Leads
Ironically, making phone contact with customers is an essential part of Internet sales success.
By Steve Finlay • March 10, 2014 -
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Toyota Strengthens Grip on Japan EV, Hybrid Market
Toyota delivered 1,280,235 electric and hybrid-electric vehicles last year, up 5% from 2012 and good for an 83% share of the domestic market.
By Roger Schreffler • March 7, 2014 -
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Buick Beats Volvo in Used-Car Safety Ranking
Search-engine firm iSeeCars.com analyzed 30 million car listings to determine which brands had the highest percentage of 5-star safety rated vehicles.
By Steve Finlay • March 7, 2014 -
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Ford to Shift Medium-Duty Truck Production From Mexico to Ohio
Ford is investing $168 million to retool its Avon Lake plant, which currently produces the E-Series van and other commercial vehicles.
By Byron Pope • March 7, 2014 -
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Geely’s Volvo Investment Long-Term Play, Top Exec Says
Geely’s top executive in Sweden counters some Western notions of the automaker as a stereotypical Chinese investor seeking intellectual property for use back in Asia.
By James M. Amend • March 5, 2014 -
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GM’s Delicate Image Takes Back Seat in Recall
GM President Dan Ammann declines to say whether the recall will create a headwind for the automaker as it continues to polish its image after a 2009 taxpayer-backed bankruptcy.
By James M. Amend • March 5, 2014 -
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Audio Insights: WardsAuto Discusses February Sales with Media
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.WardsAuto provided insight and analysis of February U.S. auto sales in separate inteviews with the media today, discussing the weather's rol...
By John Sousanis 1 • March 4, 2014
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