Automakers: Page 275
-
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Toyota Sales Accelerate in March, Auto Maker to Up Outlook
After the big sales month, Toyota exec Jeff Bracken says the auto maker will enter April with a “healthy supply” of its three Prius variants, or about 23,000 units of inventory for 22 days’ supply.
By James M. Amend • April 3, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
GM’s March Sales Gains Reflect Industry; Auto Maker Remains Cautious
General Motors will remain conservative on the production front, despite an overall positive start to the first quarter that saw industry light-vehicle sales rise to an estimated 14.5 million-unit SAAR.
By James M. Amend • April 3, 2012 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of Kia Corporation
TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
By WardsAuto staff -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Fiesta Contributes to Strong March for Ford, Despite Decline
Ford’s overall deliveries last month rose 1.3% based on the daily selling rate to 219,717 units, marking the auto maker’s best March performance in the past five years.
By Byron Pope • April 3, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Nissan Provides More Detail on NV200 Taxi
The new taxi has a 12V electrical outlet and two USB ports to charge phones and other handheld devices; a driver USB port; overhead reading lights and floor lighting; a transparent roof panel; and leather-look seat fabric that is antimicrobial.
April 3, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Cadillac SRX Receives New Technology, Styling Tweaks for ’13
CUE pairs data from up to 10 different Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices, USBs, SD cards and MP3 players with an infotainment system boasting reduced complexity through customized information.
By James M. Amend • April 2, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Ford Invests $1.3 Billion in Mexico Facility for Fusion, MKZ Production
The auto maker says it will add 1,000 new jobs at its Hermosillo, Mexico, plant to accommodate production of the ’13 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans.
By By WardsAuto Staff • March 30, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Focus Arrival Signals New Chapter for Ford in ASEAN
The small-car is the third in a string of eight new models the auto maker plans to roll out in Thailand by 2015, as it looks to expand sales both there and throughout the Southeast Asia region.
By Edd Ellison • March 30, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Ford Takes Aim at Luxury Segment With ’13 Explorer Sport
The Explorer Sport, powered by a 3.5L twin-turbo V-6 EcoBoost engine, also is targeting domestic competitors. Peterson says the new Explorer should take a bite out of Dodge Durango R/T and Grand Cherokee sales.
By Byron Pope • March 29, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Acura Claims New ILX Sedan No Civic Clone
The ILX boasts a slew of updates from the ’12 Civic, which went on sale last year. These include more insulating materials, changed suspension and steering systems and a remapped engine-control unit for the hybrid model.
March 29, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Chevrolet Traverse Upgrades Front and Center
Among the large CUV’s key upgrades are a new center stack and a breakthrough airbag system that deploys between the front-row seats.
By Eric Mayne 1 • March 28, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Cadillac Aims to Convince Buyers Its Active Safety Makes Better Drivers
In an industry first, Cadillac will use directional tactile sensation with its active safety technologies to warn drivers of a threat.
By James M. Amend • March 28, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Ford to Support Transit Connect EV Owners Following Azure Bankruptcy
The auto maker says it is repurposing its Dearborn, MI-based Advanced Engineering Center to focus solely on the development of electrified vehicles.
By Byron Pope • March 28, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
GM China, SAIC Launch Advanced Wind Tunnel in Shanghai
The climate and wind-tunnel system simulates rain and snow and has controllable, full-spectrum sunshine simulation ranging from mild to desert conditions.
By Vince Courtenay • March 28, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Mercedes, Renault-Nissan Field New LCV
By taking advantage of higher output and common systems and components, Mercedes intends to offer a product costing slightly more than its competitors, but not 20%-30% bigger as was the case with the discontinued Vaneo.
By Jorge Palacios • March 27, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
GM Partners With China Research Group on Volt Testing
Ray Bierzynski, GM China’s executive director-electrification strategy, says the new tie-up will provide the auto maker with access to China’s top opinion leaders and policymakers.
By Vince Courtenay • March 26, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
VW Partners for Renewable Diesel as TDI Sales Take Off
Two biotech companies will test their renewable diesel fuels on Passat and Jetta TDI cars. Turbodiesels accounted for 21.6% of VW’s U.S. sales in 2011, and the momentum has carried into 2012.
March 26, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Ford Taurus Holding Own In Large-Car Segment
The Taurus sedan last year controlled 26.7% of its segment, trailing the 29.43% share held by the Dodge Charger, according to WardsAuto data.
By Byron Pope • March 26, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Nissan Staffing Up at Detroit-Area Tech Center
The No.3 Japanese auto maker’s Farmington Hills, MI, tech center employs 1,000 workers, including 800 direct employees and 200 contract workers.
March 23, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Mercedes Goes All-Out With All-Wheel Drive
The German luxury auto maker is increasing the availability of its 4MATIC system because of growing customer demand.
By Steve Finlay • March 23, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
VWA to Add Third Crew at U.S. Passat Plant
The additional staffing will allow VW to cut down on daily overtime to meet demand for its U.S.-built sedan. Passat inventories stood at just 46 days’ supply at the end of February.
By By WardsAuto Staff • March 22, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
GM Holden Commits $1 Billion to Australian Car Production Through 2022
The auto maker says it has negotiated a A$275 million co-investment package with the Australian and South Australian governments that covers a 10-year vehicle-development and manufacturing program.
By Alan Harman • March 22, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
VW Expanding Slovakia Plant Output
The auto maker adds volume production of a 5-door VW Up! today, followed by 5-door versions of the other models in its New Small Family lineup – the Skoda Citigo and SEAT Mii.
By Peter Homola • March 21, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Azera, Genesis Coupe Newest Models to Join Hyundai DI Lineup
The auto maker says it is accelerating the adoption of direct-injection engines because they improve power output and fuel efficiency at the same time.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • March 21, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
New Acura Flagship to Wear RLX Badge; ILX to Start at $27,000
Acura’s vice president confirms the RLX, to bow at the New York auto show in April, is a total redesign of the RL, the current-generation model that debuted in 2004 and is one of the longest-selling passenger cars in the U.S.
March 20, 2012 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Ford Flex Appeal Belies Sales
The CUV’s one-of-a-kind design resonates with some, specifically married, college-educated women whose annual earnings hover near or above $100,000.
By Byron Pope • March 20, 2012
Previous
