Automakers: Page 251
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China’s FAW Agrees to Build Auto Plant in North Korea
The country’s only vehicle factory built a token number of compact sedans and other vehicles under license annually. Last November, the company said it was looking to sell the facility due to disappointing profits.
By Vince Courtenay • Aug. 28, 2013 -
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Nissan: Sustaining 100,000 Sales Key to Titan Success
The Japanese auto maker continues to look to the 6-figure mark as a goal for its fullsize pickup truck, but expects to more easily hit that level thanks to a new diesel engine and other features.
Aug. 28, 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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Ford S-Max Concept Showcases Design, Technology
The CUV concept, scheduled to make its global debut at the Frankfurt auto show next month, features advanced technologies such as a heart-rate monitoring system and car-to-car communications.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 28, 2013 -
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VW Chattanooga Broadens Apprentice Program With New Opportunities
Aspiring skilled workers can request assignments in plants outside their home country, as well as earn degrees in engineering and management to prepare them for careers within the company's automotive empire.
By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 26, 2013 -
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Cadillac to Expand Portfolio Range as Sales Soar
Cadillac deliveries jumped 30% through July and could break the 200,000-unit barrier this year if that pace is sustained for the rest of 2013, James Vurpillat, global marketing director, says.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • Aug. 26, 2013 -
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Ford Puts Emphasis on Performance Vehicles
The auto maker recently integrated its two performance teams, SVT in North America and the RS Group in Europe, into one global unit.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 23, 2013 -
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Toyota’s New 2013 Sales Target for Corolla Rides on New Model
Despite new highly acclaimed segment offerings such as the Chevy Cruze, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Kia Forte, a top U.S. executive is confident the new Corolla can command 330,000 deliveries in 2014.
Aug. 22, 2013 -
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Ford Dirt-Detection Technology Improves Paint Process
High-resolution images – 3,150 are captured in 15 seconds on every vehicle – are stitched together for a full 3-dimensional image that is compared with a perfect computer model.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 22, 2013 -
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Ford Adds Rice Hulls to Sustainable Materials Used in F-150 Pickup
The auto maker’s technical leader in plastics research says the hulls were chosen to reinforce the plastic used on the ’14 model’s wiring harness because there was an abundance of the material that the rice farmers didn’t know what to do with.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 21, 2013 -
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Nissan to Offer Cummins Diesel in Next-Gen Titan
Nissan says new turbodiesel, which will produce more than 300 hp and have a torque rating in the mid-500 lb.-ft. range, is in the latter stages of development and testing.
By WardsAuto Staff • Aug. 20, 2013 -
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Chrysler V-6 Shines in Both Cars and Trucks
While direct injection frequently is referred to as the wave of the future, the Pentastar’s chief engineer says new particulate emissions standards will have auto makers shifting back to port injection.
By Gary Witzenburg • Aug. 20, 2013 -
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BMW Cautiously Optimistic About 3-Series Return to 100,000
The sell-down of the current 3-Series coupe and convertible, as well as new 320i and 328d models, could propel the lower-luxury model’s U.S. sales higher in the fourth quarter.
Aug. 20, 2013 -
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Market Trend Just One Element of Volt Price Cut, GM Exec Says
Vice President Chris Perry also says the auto maker’s large pickup inventories are swinging in favor of ’14 models and calls the new Chevy Corvette Stingray a no-excuses sports car.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 19, 2013 -
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BMW Financial’s Best-Roads App Drives Home Customer Loyalty
The captive finance company is looking for ways to stay engaged with BMW owners.
By Steve Finlay • Aug. 19, 2013 -
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Kia to Show Off Picanto LPG
The new model is expected to account for up to 7% of the car’s sales, with availability set for seven European countries.
By Vince Courtenay • Aug. 16, 2013 -
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Hyundai CEO Asks Union to Resume Contract Talks
Despite seeking resumption of bargaining, a union source says Yoon Gap-han does not indicate the auto maker is willing to meet any of the union’s demands.
By Vince Courtenay • Aug. 16, 2013 -
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BMW Unveils M4 Coupe Concept
The reveal of the high-performance model follows the German auto maker’s forthcoming launch of its 4-Series coupe, which debuted at the Detroit auto show earlier this year.
By WardsAuto Staff • Aug. 16, 2013 -
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Spartanburg Plant Anchors BMW’s Growing Range of CUVs
A $900 million expansion, raising cumulative investment at the facility to nearly $6 billion, will boost capacity once again to 350,000 units in 2015. And with it will be the addition of the new X4 reportedly due out in early 2014.
By Roger Schreffler • Aug. 16, 2013 -
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Cadillac Elmiraj Concept Signals New Range for GM Luxury Brand
The concept’s dimensions, which include a long dash-to-axle aspect to hint at its V-8 power, would suggest GM’s plans for a range-topping touring car remain on the table.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 15, 2013 -
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Mazda-Backed ‛Deep Orange’ Concept Developed by Millennials for Millennials
Deep Orange concept features a body-in-white that was created by folding aluminum sheet using an innovative industrial-origami method.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 15, 2013 -
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Redesigned Skoda Yeti to Debut in Frankfurt
For the first time, Skoda will make available two distinctive exterior treatments, a city look and a more rugged outdoor design, with the main differentiation the front and rear bumpers.
By Peter Homola • Aug. 15, 2013 -
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Mercedes to Debut Tiny GLA CUV in Frankfurt
The new model, scheduled to arrive in fall 2014 as a ’15, joins a growing segment of compact luxury sport and cross/utility vehicles, including the Buick Encore and BMW X1.
By WardsAuto Staff • Aug. 14, 2013 -
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Durango, Wrangler Production New Challenges for Chrysler
Demand outpacing production can be a good problem to have, but it’s also a challenge for executives who must figure out how to squeeze more volume out of existing resources.
By Aaron Foley • Aug. 14, 2013 -
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Hyundai, Kia Workers Authorize Strikes as Talks Stall
In addition to the breakdown of talks, a management document outlining a scheme for “demolition” of the Hyundai union has surfaced, infuriating members who plan a major demonstration at the auto maker’s headquarters.
By Vince Courtenay • Aug. 13, 2013 -
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5 Millionth Jeep Grand Cherokee Rolls Off Line
The milestone SUV will be donated to the USO and used to transport returning military home to their families, highlighting a partnership featured in the brand’s Super Bowl advertising this year.
By Aaron Foley • Aug. 13, 2013
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