Automakers: Page 261
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Ford to Build on Commercial-Vehicle Business With Global Lineup
Ford says the commercial-vehicle segment represents the best opportunity for global growth.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 27, 2012 -
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Toyota Crunching Viewer Numbers for HSN Infomercial
The broadcast marked the first time in HSN’s 30-year history an auto maker has taken center stage.
By Erik Derr 1 • Dec. 26, 2012 -
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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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PSA, Opel Drop C-D Car Project, Add Small Gasoline Collaboration
Although joint production of Opel’s Insignia replacement and the Citroen C5 at Rennes would help both companies economically, it would create political problems for Opel and its unions.
By William Diem • Dec. 20, 2012 -
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Toyota Looks Forward to Mazda-Built B-Car; Current Yaris Not Priority
A top official says the auto maker’s investment in the Corolla in North America has made promoting that car “a better equation for us.”
Dec. 20, 2012 -
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CAW Demands GM Replace Chevy Camaro Production Jobs
GM will move Camaro production from Canada to Michigan when the current-generation model’s lifecycle ends.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 19, 2012 -
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GM Buyback of U.S. Treasury Stake Removing Yoke of ‘Government Motors’
A key element of the buyback agreement waives certain governance rights held by the Treasury, but does not remove restrictions on executive compensation.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 19, 2012 -
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VW to Seek High-End Pickup Buyers With Thai-Market Amarok
The Amarok, expected to cost close to twice locally built competitors, will chase a more sophisticated consumer Volkswagen hopes will be drawn in by the marque’s brand image and engineering heritage.
By Edd Ellison • Dec. 18, 2012 -
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GM Adds ‘Smart Airbag’ to ’13 Chevy Cruze
The driver’s momentum pushes the air out of the cushion to reduce inflation-related injuries. It is more compact, less complex and cheaper than current 2-stage airbags.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 18, 2012 -
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Q Is for Infiniti
Nissan’s luxury division will badge all its cars starting with Q and its CUVs and SUVs beginning with QX in order to give the brand more market clarity.
By David Zoia Editor • Dec. 17, 2012 -
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Renault Australia Puts Fluence Z.E. Launch on Hold
A delay in partner Better Place’s rollout of charging and battery-swapping stations is being blamed for the decision to delay the launch.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 14, 2012 -
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New Honda Design Studio Embraces Urban Grit in Downtown L.A.
The center’s original location in the Pasadena foothills seemed to work, but eventually the design team felt the need to tap into a greater level of creativity that comes with being on the cutting edge.
By Erik Derr 1 • Dec. 11, 2012 -
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Ford Slashes Use of Rare-Earth Elements in New Hybrid System
Ford cut in half the amount of dysprosium, the most expensive rare earth metal used in its hybrids.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 11, 2012 -
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GM Keeps Fullsize, Midsize Trucks Separate
Mark Reuss says the U.S. light-truck market will transform as new fuel-economy standards take effect, making it difficult for a single architecture to meet the needs of all pickup buyers.
Dec. 10, 2012 -
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Ford to Offer Diesel in Transit Van
The diesel is one of several engines that will be available in the Transit commercial van, including the 3.5L EcoBoost gasoline engine.
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General Motors Names New Cadillac Europe Chief
In his new position, Tom Anliker will report to Susan Docherty, president and managing director-Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe.
By Peter Homola • Dec. 7, 2012 -
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Ford Hybrid Fuel Economy Comes Under Scrutiny
An influential publication says the discrepancy between Ford’s fuel-economy claims and its test results is the largest it’s seen among current cars.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 7, 2012 -
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All-New Encore Broadens Buick’s Conquest Mission
The small CUV targets young professionals moving out of a compact car or CUV and likely into their first new vehicle, as well as empty-nesters looking to downsize from their minivan or SUV.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 7, 2012 -
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BMW Continues Lineup Expansion With Detroit-Bound 4-Series Concept
The 4-Series will replace the 3-Series coupe in BMW’s stable. A 4-door also is planned, but a convertible is not expected.
By Giancarlo Perini • Dec. 5, 2012 -
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Ford Fusion Design Mitigates Repair Costs
An integration panel mounted on the rear face of the deck lid absorbs the brunt of damage in a rear-end collision.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 5, 2012 -
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Chrysler’s Top Marketer Hints at Avenger Name Change
Chrysler has traded on heritage names for its recent Dodge offerings, but the Avenger nameplate dates back only to 1995 in North America.
By Aaron Foley • Dec. 5, 2012 -
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Mercedes Moves Into Thailand’s Compact-Car Segment
Reaching new customers and lowering the age of its demographic will be necessary to keep Mercedes one step ahead of rivals, a sales executive says, noting the auto maker has BMW snapping at its heels.
By Edd Ellison • Dec. 5, 2012 -
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Chrysler’s Gilles Proud of Straight Talk – and Tweets
Chrysler’s chief designer stood up for his employer during a heated election season in his point-blank style that extends beyond the Internet.
By Aaron Foley • Dec. 4, 2012 -
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Chrysler’s Tigershark to Move Outside of Dart
Dodge President Reid Bigland says the Tigershark is a worthy engine because of its combination of performance and fuel economy.
By Aaron Foley • Dec. 3, 2012 -
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Ford C-Max Has Strong Month, Still Lags Toyota Prius
Hybrid sales exceeded 6,000 units in November, up from the auto maker’s previous record of 5,353 deliveries in July 2009.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 3, 2012 -
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Diesel-Powered Jeep Will Bow at Detroit Show, Hit Dealers in Q1
Next year also will bring changes to the Patriot and Compass vehicles and mark the launch of an all-new midsize, yet-to-be named SUV.
By Aaron Foley • Dec. 3, 2012
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