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CAW Says Nearing Deal With Chrysler
Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has called for deep concessions from the union, saying Canada is the most-expensive place in the world to produce vehicles.
By Aaron Foley • Sept. 26, 2012 -
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GM Focused on Investing in Future, CFO Says
“We're not fixated on being No.1 (globally) in any given year,” Daniel Ammann says; GM's goal is to be profitable above all else. “We want to have a fortress balance sheet with the strength to invest in the future (even in a down market.)”
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • Sept. 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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GM China, SAIC Open Comprehensive Testing Facility
The $254 million Guangde Proving Ground has 37.3 miles of roads and facilities for vehicle testing under 67 different driving conditions. It supports the design and development of vehicles by the JV’s Pan Asia Automotive Technical Center.
By Vince Courtenay • Sept. 26, 2012 -
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Fiat Building Momentum in U.S.
The Italian auto maker’s U.S. president credits the resurgence to multiple price ranges and body styles of its 500 subcompact.
By Aaron Foley • Sept. 25, 2012 -
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Ford, CAW Ratify Contract; GM, Chrysler Talks Continue
The Canadian Auto Workers union still does not have a proposed agreement with Chrysler, but says it’s confident “Chrysler can and will meet the pattern” set by Ford and GM.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 24, 2012 -
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Opel Brand’s Move to Australia Puts Pressure on Holden
Three years ago, when Detroit and Russelsheim first proposed the German brand set up in Australia, GM Holden’s opposition was strong and outspoken.
By Peter Robinson • Sept. 24, 2012 -
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General Motors Says Solved Hurdle to Spot-Welding Aluminum
Auto makers are looking to solve production riddles as they add aluminum to cut weight. GM’s new spot-welding technique may be one answer.
By WardsAuto Staff • Sept. 24, 2012 -
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New GMC Canyon Pickup Coming, GM Execs Confirm
To accommodate production of the new compact Colorado and Canyon pickups, the auto maker has launched a $380 million expansion of its Wentzville, MO, assembly plant.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 20, 2012 -
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GM Accelerating Quality-Improvement Initiative Amid Platform Globalization
Global architectures create economies of scale, saving auto makers millions of dollars in development costs, but the move can prove risky because what a customer wants in one part of the world, a car buyer in a different region may dislike.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 20, 2012 -
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Kia’s New-Gen Carens/Rondo Headed for Paris; Sports Car Next?
With the redesigned MPV, Kia completes a revamp of its entire model line and now is expected to turn its attention to developing a widely rumored sports car.
By Vince Courtenay • Sept. 20, 2012 -
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‘One Ford’ Strategy Key to Global Challenge, Executives Say
The U.S. auto maker is turning its attention to the key world markets of Europe, Asia/Pacific and South America, where it faces issues ranging from overcapacity to slowing sales.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 20, 2012 -
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Cadillac’s Driver Assist Packages Paving Way for Automated Driving
Forward-collision warning and lane-keeping systems are available in many mainstream vehicles. But collision preparation and automatic braking are just now hitting the market, underscoring the safety potential of autonomous vehicles.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 19, 2012 -
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Redesigned Mazda CX-9 to Make World Debut at Australia Show
The revamped model incorporates Mazda’s new “Kodo” design theme, with a sportier look and stronger road presence.
By Alan Harman • Sept. 19, 2012 -
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GM China, Universities Launch China Driver Safety Study
China has the world’s highest number of vehicle fatalities, with 2010 data from GM China showing 65,225 deaths and 254,075 injuries resulting from 3.9 million traffic accidents.
By Vince Courtenay • Sept. 19, 2012 -
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Honda Hopes to Boost Crosstour, ZDX Sales With Refreshes
The slow-selling CUVs that debuted in fall 2009 have been met with confusion by some car buyers who don’t know how to categorize them, a top Honda official says.
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Ford Learns From Escape Recalls, Vows Smoother Fusion Market Launch
A lot is riding on the new Fusion, which resides in the fastest-growing sector in the U.S. The auto maker expects the midsize-sedan segment, which accounted for 2.1 million sales last year, to continue growing.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 18, 2012 -
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Pontiac Metal Center Enjoys New Life Under New GM
Using existing brick and mortar saved GM millions of dollars in new construction, but it took a bit of old-fashioned Yankee ingenuity to make it happen.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 18, 2012 -
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GM-SAIC Bringing Three Chinese Cars to India
GM India predicts the Sail U-VA hatchback, notchback sedan and Enjoy multipurpose vehicle will help it match the industrywide growth rate projected for the rest of the year.
By Sudhakar Shah • Sept. 18, 2012 -
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Ford Using Hydroforming to Cut Weight, Costs
Ford says using hydroforming for the ’13 Fusion’s A- and B-pillars and roof rail shaved 9.2 lbs. off the body-in-white.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 17, 2012 -
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BMW to Show Off New Front-Driver at Paris
The plug-in hybrid is powered by a new 3-cyl. engine, derived from the award-winning 3.0L 6-cyl., combined with an electric motor that drives the rear axle.
By WardsAuto Staff • Sept. 14, 2012 -
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Subaru Gives EyeSight to the Distracted
The new active-safety technology can apply brakes on behalf of an inattentive driver, but the system’s limitations illustrate the need for consumers to approach with eyes wide open.
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Kia’s Pro_cee’d 3-Door Headed for Paris Debut
The hatchback will be offered with a choice of two gasoline and three diesel engines, sources say.
By Vince Courtenay • Sept. 13, 2012 -
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BMW May Return to Turin for Small-Volume Car
Bertone confirms it is working on two Mini derivatives, while Pininfarina reportedly is bidding on a contract to build 15,000 vehicles annually for the German auto maker.
By Giancarlo Perini • Sept. 13, 2012 -
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Nissan Sentra Moves Uptown; No Low-Cost Leaf Leases Ahead
A top executive has great ambitions for the new Sentra, a solid-selling but unremarkable nameplate over its 30 years in the U.S. He also dismisses discounting the Leaf EV after GM cut the lease price last month on the Chevy Volt.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 12, 2012 -
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Next Ford F-150 Unlikely to Be All Aluminum
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.It’s not often an automotive materials story becomes big news, but reports the next-generation Ford F-150 fullsize pickup truck, expected in...
By Drew Winter • Sept. 11, 2012
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