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Cadillac Targets Increased Volume in Emerging Markets
The brand seeks to raise deliveries in regions it defines as emerging markets to about 15% of its global volume. These regions include Russia, the Middle East, Canada, Mexico and eventually South America, where it sells no vehicles at present.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • Oct. 18, 2013 -
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NADA Chief Says Tesla Should Embrace Dealer Franchise System
Tesla has battled state laws requiring vehicles to be sold through a franchise dealer, arguing consumers don’t like dealing with a middleman and conventional dealers are not equipped to sell electric vehicles.
By Byron Pope • Oct. 17, 2013 -
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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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Self-Described Glass Breaker Tells How He Got Cut at GM
Joel Ewanick says he was too rich for General Motors’ blood.
By Steve Finlay • Oct. 16, 2013 -
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Fiat 500e Passes Goalie-Bag Test
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.The tiny Fiat 500e battery-electric vehicle arrived for Ward’s 10 Best Engines evaluations recently, which means editors have been darting a...
By Tom Murphy • Oct. 16, 2013 -
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Michael Sprague on Keeping Kia’s Hamsters on Top
Kia’s U.S. marketing chief talks hamsters, specifically those that promote the brand’s best-selling Soul, and how they’ve evolved.
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Ford’s Mays Back in U.S. for Lincoln Design Revival
J Mays’ goal is to restore Lincoln to its design glory years. He's confident the MKZ sedan is the first in a series of new models that will strengthen the marque.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • Oct. 16, 2013 -
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GM Bullish on Chevy Camaro Future as Z/28 Model Arrives
GM expects the new Z/28 to take the Camaro’s track credentials to new levels. Mass reduction took center stage in its development, and the automaker spared no cost in pursuing the lightest, highest-performing parts.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 16, 2013 -
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Why Not a $76,000 Cadillac EV?
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.When General Motors revealed plans to sell the ’14 Cadillac ELR extended-range electric vehicle for $76,000 industry reaction ranged from as...
By James Amend • Oct. 14, 2013 -
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GM Prices Cadillac ELR Electric Vehicle at $75,995
The ELR represents GM’s first luxury application of its EREV technology with its edgy exterior styling, an interior bathed in authentic wood, leather and metallic trim and tweaks to the propulsion system to make it sportier to drive.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 11, 2013 -
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Mazda Rethinks Manufacturing Process
Mazda says using CNC machines for engine production allows it to be competitive with larger automakers that enjoy better economies of scale.
By Byron Pope • Oct. 11, 2013 -
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Chrysler Christens ProMaster Plant in Mexico
Chrysler spent $1.1 billion on the van plant, which will employ 1,100 workers by December. Another $164 million is being invested at the Saltillo North engine plant for production of 2.0L and 2.4L Tigershark 4-cyl. engines.
By WardsAuto Staff • Oct. 10, 2013 -
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GM Sees Tweaked Chevy Malibu Delivering Sales, Market Share Gains
The early refresh of the Malibu represents what typically would be considered a midcycle enhancement and addresses other key segment criteria such as second-row roominess and comfort.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 10, 2013 -
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Ford Spearheading Global Production Growth
Leading the automaker’s volume expansion will be small LVs, including A-, B- and C-size cars, car-based compact vans and small CUVs. Its production mix of small LVs will climb to 56% in 2020 from 48.5% in 2013.
By Haig Stoddard • Oct. 10, 2013 -
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Renault-Nissan Inks Pact With Stallion for Nigerian Assembly
The French-Japanese automaker will build vehicles in Lagos, Nigeria, with its local distributor, beginning with the Nissan Patrol SUV next spring.
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Lincoln Ads Focus on MKZ Attributes, Nameplate Awareness
The MKZ sedan is now the top recognizable nameplate among Lincoln brands, replacing the Navigator SUV, which was No.1 for years.
By Byron Pope • Oct. 9, 2013 -
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Craftsmanship, Technology Underscore Cadillac Escalade Redesign
While the Escalade’s redesign updates exterior lines to closely follow the brand’s sculpted look, the interior makes wholesale changes aimed at raising the SUV’s level of style, comfort and technological sophistication.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 7, 2013 -
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Chrysler Thinks Outside Box With ‘Anchorman’ Ad Campaign
Olivier Francois, chief marketing officer, says the automaker needs edgy ads to compete with bigger players.
By Byron Pope • Oct. 7, 2013 -
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Chrysler De-Bugging New Cherokee’s 9-Speed Gearbox
“We aren't going to ship Cherokees to customers until it's ready,” product planning manager John Critzer says. “You only get one chance to make a first impression."
By Jim Mateja • Oct. 7, 2013 -
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Chrysler Raises Durango’s Profile Along With Output
Dodge executive Bob Broderdorf says the boost in production coincided with traditionally strong fourth-quarter demand for fullsize SUVs and, as a result, “We are selling them as fast as we can."
By Jim Mateja • Oct. 7, 2013 -
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Volvo North America Names New CEO
New Volvo President and CEO Tony Nicolosi will continue in his current role as president and CEO of the auto maker’s U.S. finance division
By WardsAuto Staff • Oct. 3, 2013 -
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Kia Not Hitting the Panic Button on Sales
The Korean automaker's U.S. sales rose 250% in the past four years but this year has been a struggle, with six of eight months' results in the red.
Oct. 3, 2013 -
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Kia: Soul EV Will Increase Green Cred
Next year's launch of Kia's first electric vehicle in North America should bring in eco-minded buyers, says a top U.S. executive.
Oct. 2, 2013 -
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VW Says U.S. Inventories in Good Shape for Final Quarter Sales Run
VWA COO Mark McNabb warns not to read too much into rising incentive spending during the month, saying the higher spiffs mainly are a result of having to clear out ’13 models. “We feel good going into the last quarter.”
By David Zoia Editor • Oct. 1, 2013 -
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Renault-Nissan, AvtoVAZ Create Common Purchasing Group
Improving purchasing procedures and the quality of parts sourced from Russian-owned suppliers, as well as increasing parts localization, are among the main tasks of the alliance’s partnership with AvtoVAZ.
By Peter Homola • Oct. 1, 2013 -
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Hyundai, EGR Transform Veloster Into SEMA Racer
Based on the Hyundai Veloster Turbo and developed with accessory supplier EGR Group, the beefed-up coupe packs a high-output version of the Veloster’s 1.6L 4-cyl. that delivers 250 hp.
By WardsAuto Staff • Sept. 30, 2013
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