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VW Unwraps Special Editions of Beetle, GTI in Chicago
The new Beetle GSR wears the same black-and-yellow color scheme of the original car but in a more modern way, VW says.
Feb. 7, 2013 -
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Cadillac ELR Won’t Be Sharing Technical Advances With Volt
The ELR extended-range coupe will have a national roll out next year, not a regional debut in selected markets, chief engineer Chris Thomason says.
By Jim Mateja • Feb. 7, 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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New Ram ProMaster Result of Fine-Tuned Chrysler-Fiat Collaboration
While the van borrows its architecture from the Fiat Ducato, several interior and exterior modifications make the vehicles different.
By Aaron Foley • Feb. 7, 2013 -
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Sollers-Bussan Launches Toyota Land Cruiser Assembly
The SUV is being assembled in Vladivostok because of Russia’s high duties on CBU imports.
By Peter Homola • Feb. 6, 2013 -
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Mazda Set to Rebound, North America Chief Says
Jim O’Sullivan is upbeat as the auto maker launches new products and technologies this year, including the ’14 Mazda6 midsize sedan, a 2.2L diesel engine and larger 2.5L gasoline 4-cyl.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 5, 2013 -
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Honda Unclear on Element, Ridgeline Replacements
The Japanese auto maker’s top U.S. sales official says an upcoming subcompact CUV may fill the Element’s void for some of the boxy vehicle’s fans.
Feb. 4, 2013 -
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VW’s California Design Studio Gets More Work
Good designs are simple yet complicated, says Walter De Silva, head of Volkswagen Group Design.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 4, 2013 -
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Toyota Aims to Remain Dominant in U.S. Hybrid Market
Toyota says collaborations with other auto makers like the one recently announced with BMW could speed its ability to meet government fuel-economy and emissions standards.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • Feb. 1, 2013 -
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Audi of America Chief Predicts Brand Sales Record for 2013
The plan for growth includes building pricing power. The current inventory is down to a mere 37 days, Scott Keogh reveals. He has no intention of importing a mass of cars and pushing them on dealers, a move that would cause prices to plummet.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • Feb. 1, 2013 -
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Mazda to Build Transmission Plant in Thailand
The auto maker says the facility will help it meet its goal of 1.7 million annual global sales by 2016.
By WardsAuto Staff • Jan. 30, 2013 -
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Volkswagen’s Next Task: Change Way Americans Picture Brand
The auto maker put the spotlight on a potentially growing stable of CUVs at the auto show in Detroit, a segment it will have to penetrate in bigger numbers in order to hit its 2018 volume target.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 30, 2013 -
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Ford Posts $8 Billion 2012 Profit on Strength of North America
The auto maker expects U.S. momentum to continue in 2013 with profits about equal to last year, largely due to adequate supplies of the new Ford Fusion midsize sedan and Escape CUV that reside in the two largest segments.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 29, 2013 -
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Kia to Unveil Sporty Coupe, Hatchback in Geneva
Sales of the new models, designed under the leadership of newly appointed Kia President of Design Peter Schreyer, launch in June in European markets.
By Vince Courtenay • Jan. 29, 2013 -
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Chevy Corvette Stingray Building Block for Future GM Cars, Trucks
The new small-block V-8 debuts with one of the industry’s most-advanced combustion systems. Research on the system used up more than 6 million of the 10 million hours of the engine’s computational analysis.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 29, 2013 -
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GM to Invest $600 Million to Upgrade Kansas Assembly Plant
The investment at Fairfax represents a key milestone in GM’s turnaround from its 2009 bankruptcy, helping unclog a pipeline of new and redesigned vehicles meant to solidify its comeback.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 28, 2013 -
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Volvo Strategy Built Around Flexible Platform, Chinese Sourcing
The auto maker’s new top executive sees a shift from European to Chinese parts supply and increased ties to Geely Automobile as keys to competing more effectively in the dollar zone.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 28, 2013 -
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New Junior Jeep Not Fiat Fake, CEO Says
The B-segment, Italian-built CUV comes to market in two years and won’t dilute the brand’s image, insists Mike Manley.
By Aaron Foley • Jan. 28, 2013 -
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Opel, PSA Push Ahead With Plans to Share New Platform
PSA’s EMP2 can be made with five different wheelbases that could add up to 8.7 ins. to the shortest version, and four different track widths. It can handle larger wheels and shorter front and rear overhangs.
By William Diem • Jan. 25, 2013 -
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Toyota, BMW to Collaborate on Lithium-Air Battery
Lithium-air batteries, or Li-air, are seen as the next step in electric-vehicle battery technology, as they portend greater distances on a single charge than today’s Li-ions.
Jan. 24, 2013 -
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GM Holden, Toyota May Seek Additional Government Aid
The auto makers’ plans for revamping their engine plants and building new local models could see them seeking financial help from the federal government as well as the South Australian and Victorian state governments.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 24, 2013 -
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Lamborghini to Steal Spotlight at Geneva Supercar Unveilings
The Lambo 50th-anniversary car is made of carbon fiber and light alloys and expects to set a record in low weight among supercars. Another record will come from its V-12 engine that produces well beyond 700 hp.
By Giancarlo Perini • Jan. 23, 2013 -
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Former Volvo Chief Designer Now Looking to Transform Geely Cars
The senior vice president-design at Geely won't change the auto maker's styling overnight, but he spends about 10 days a month in China overseeing the transformation. His first move was to relocate the Hangzhou studio to Shanghai with its more creative atmosphere.
By William Diem • Jan. 23, 2013 -
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Palmer: Nissan Considered Killing Infiniti
The high profitability of successful luxury brands motivated the Japanese auto maker to retain its premium marque, but not without making some changes.
Jan. 23, 2013 -
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Renault, Peugeot CUVs to Square Off at Geneva Show
Days after Peugeot shows its first pictures of the Peugeot 2008, Renault releases its teasers for the Captur, a CUV sharing a platform with the Clio IV and Nissan Juke.
By William Diem • Jan. 22, 2013 -
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Ford Resin Cuts Costs, CO2 Emissions
Ford and supplier partner BASF have developed a new resin used in interior plastic parts that eliminates the need for a clear-coast finish.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 22, 2013
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