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VWA to Continue to Push Diesel Advantage
Diesel-vehicle sales were a hallmark for VW in the U.S. in 2013, with sales reaching 95,823 units, marking the best year ever. “There will be a lot of talk about TDI in coming quarters,” COO Mark McNabb says.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 3, 2014 -
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Toyota Shuffling Lineup
Toyota is discontinuing certain models and making plans for underperforming nameplates and strong sellers alike, says a top executive.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 26, 2013 -
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Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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Lamborghini Unveils Huracan Super Car
The Huracan will be powered by a 5.2L V-10 engine producing 610 hp and 413 lb.-ft. of torque, allowing it to reach 62 mph in 3.2 seconds.
By WardsAuto Staff • Dec. 20, 2013 -
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Ford Launching Next-Gen Automated Car
The Fusion differs from other automated vehicles in testing, such as Google’s, by the amount of exclusive in-house technology Ford has developed for the car, a top company executive says.
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GM, PSA Update JV, Scale Back Expectations
The updated alliance between GM and PSA sees estimated cost saving dwindling to $1.2 billion by 2018 from a previously expected $2 billion.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 12, 2013 -
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Nissan in New Philippines Joint Venture
A broadening of Nissan’s lineup in the Southeast Asian country is planned, as is strengthening its sales and service operations.
Dec. 12, 2013 -
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GM Holden Ending Vehicle Production in Australia
The General Motors subsidiary will discontinue vehicle and engine manufacturing by the end of 2017, one year after Ford halts production in the country. Some 2,900 jobs will be lost.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 11, 2013 -
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Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S Rise This Year, Outpace Predecessors
While the FR-S outsells the BRZ by a more than 2:1 ratio, partially due to a supply contract that allocates Toyota a bigger share of capacity, Subaru U.S. officials say their car spends fewer days on dealer lots.
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Mary Barra Appointment Puts Insider Back in GM CEO’s Seat
As historic as Mary Barra becoming the first female CEO of an automaker might be, experts say it also signals recognition of the complicated nature of a global, highly competitive and strictly regulated business.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 10, 2013 -
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Ford, Siemens Collaborate on Virtual Manufacturing Software
Ford says the software, currently being implemented on a pilot basis, could improve communication, streamline processes and cut down on redundancies.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 10, 2013 -
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GM Product, Not Promotions, to Win Back Lease Customers, Reuss Says
The lease expirations also will arrive just weeks after the U.S. government fully divested its stake in GM, which might erase a black mark against the automaker in the eyes of consumer boycotting its products.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 10, 2013 -
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Ford Targeting High-Growth Regions With Product Onslaught
Ford COO Mark Fields says the Asia-Pacific region should grow to become almost a third of its global volume by mid-decade, which reflects substantial growth from 4% in 2000 and 15% in 2010.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 10, 2013 -
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Hyundai Lifting Veil of Secrecy on Dealer Reviews
While some of the brand’s U.S. dealers were reluctant to be reviewed publicly, Hyundai says the immediacy of the process and ability to correct mistakes makes website partnership a winner.
Dec. 9, 2013 -
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10 Ways To Save Lincoln
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.Never has there been a more dedicated band of starry-eyed optimists than the surviving Lincoln dealers.These brave souls have jumped through...
By Jim Ziegler 2 • Dec. 6, 2013 -
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Jim Ziegler Proposes 10 Ways To Save Lincoln
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 Alpha Dog tells how he would save a brand he loves. (See related article: 10 Ways To Save Lincoln.)
Dec. 6, 2013 -
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Europe on Track, ASEAN Region Promising, GM’s Steve Girsky Says
GM Vice Chairman Steve Girsky shares his view on GM’s global strategy amid fluctuating fuel economy and emissions regulations, as well as the automaker’s outlook on Europe and new emerging markets such as Mexico.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 6, 2013 -
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Jeep CEO Sees Bright Future for Storied Brand
All-new Jeep Grand Cherokee and Cherokee SUVs recently launched to critical acclaim, and the nameplate’s U.S. sales are up 9.3% through November.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 5, 2013 -
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Ascendant Subaru Looks Forward to More Growth in 2014
The Japanese brand has seen one of the sharpest volume increases in the U.S. auto industry. This year, Subaru will surpass 400,000 units for the first time and may tickle 500,000 in 2014.
Dec. 4, 2013 -
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VW Sales Drop in U.S, But Brand Plans to Stay Course on Spiffs
VWA won’t change course to goose sales as the year winds down, CEO Jonathan Browning says, adding the automaker is confident the VW brand’s 2013 volume will top 400,000 for the second year in a row.
By David Zoia Editor • Dec. 3, 2013 -
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Nissan Aims for Bigger Segment Share With New ’14 Rogue
The new Rogue has more upscale features compared with the outgoing model, including higher-grade interior materials and a redesigned exterior.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 3, 2013 -
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Cadillac ELR Pricing Competitive, GM Says; Design Loyal to Original Concept
Insiders say the automaker takes no satisfaction in the formal investigation NHTSA launched this week to determine if a safety defect exists in certain Tesla Model S electric vehicles.
By James M. Amend • Nov. 26, 2013 -
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For Subaru, Shared Values Outweigh Market Share
A top executive says the automaker strives to set itself apart as best it can with the resources it has, rather than join the fray near the top of the automotive leader board.
By Erik Derr 1 • Nov. 26, 2013 -
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Mercedes Launches ‛Biggest Product Offensive’
The effort will result in the launch of 30 new models over the next seven years.
By Erik Derr 1 • Nov. 22, 2013 -
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Connectivity Focus of Audi’s New A3 Compact Sedans
The lineup is anchored by the architecture of the new A3 sedan, which will be joined next year by an A3 Cabriolet, A3 TDI clean diesel, high-performance S3 sedan and, in early 2015, the A3 Sportback e-tron gasoline-electric hybrid.
By Erik Derr 1 • Nov. 22, 2013 -
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Porsche CUV Tiger Baring Teeth
Even Porsche’s most zealous fans could not have predicted the runaway success of the Cayenne, which arrived in 2002. The automaker expects the smaller, less-expensive Macan to be even more popular.
Nov. 22, 2013
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