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Academy to School Chrysler Workers on Fiat Manufacturing System
A one-of-a-kind oasis of advanced technology designed to promote the kind of thoughtful analysis that triggers innovation, the academy represents Chrysler’s graduation to a new level of integration with Fiat.
By Eric Mayne 1 • Jan. 24, 2012 -
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At Fast-Focused GM, Mary Barra Carries Veto Power
“We’ve got to make sure we’ve got the quick with quality, or I’m not that interested in quick,” Barra tells WardsAuto.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 20, 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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Higher Sales Forecast But Supply Still Issue for Audi in U.S.
A weakening euro could send more vehicles to the dollar zone, but constraints on some key components could continue to limit supplies.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 20, 2012 -
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Momentum Builds for Chrysler Design Team
The all-new ’13 Dodge Dart reinforces the brand-driven design strategy being implemented at Chrysler. Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Chrysler have their own studio. Top-of-mind for the core marque is the next-generation minivan.
By Eric Mayne 1 • Jan. 20, 2012 -
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Mazda Plays It Straight and Strong With CX-5 Frame
By using lighter, stronger steels and more thoughtful frame-rail shapes, the new CUV’s structure is expected to disperse crash loads better than previous Mazdas.
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Kia Stop/Start Stalls
Feedback from members of the media who have driven stop/start-equipped Rios and Souls compelled Kia engineers to “tweak” the fuel-saving technology.
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GM Backs Stricter CAFE Sooner if Technology Allows
“Let’s be guided by the science and what the data tells us,” says Michael Robinson, GM’s regulatory affairs chief.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 17, 2012 -
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Retiring GM Exec to Head Canada’s Bombardier Commercial Aircraft
Speculation by industry observers is that Arcamone’s departure from the auto maker is related to his dissatisfaction with an alleged GM plan to transfer some of its production from Korea to plants in Europe to bolster operations there.
By Vince Courtenay • Jan. 13, 2012 -
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GM Korea CEO’s Departure Surprises Colleagues
Michael Arcamone oversaw the renaming of the subsidiary from GM Daewoo to GM Korea last year. The undertaking included the rebranding of all vehicles built by the company to Chevrolet.
By Vince Courtenay • Jan. 13, 2012 -
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Italian Flair Not Enough to Sell Fiat People-Mover in U.S.
“We thought we were going to show up and just because of the fact people like gelato and pasta, people would buy,” Sergio Marchionne admits about the Fiat 500.
By Eric Mayne 1 • Jan. 12, 2012 -
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One Ford Strategy ‘Road Map to Survival,’ Executive Says
Leaner marketing and a consolidation of global platforms to just nine by 2013 is helping the auto maker leverage its assets and streamline its vehicle lineup worldwide.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 12, 2012 -
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NHTSA, GM Communications Breakdown on Volt
“We were very transparent all the way through this,” GM North America President Mark Reuss tells WardsAuto. “There are no surprises.”
By James M. Amend • Jan. 12, 2012 -
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Audi Plant a Go, Though Timing Unclear; Chattanooga Off Site List
Mexico is beginning to loom large as the odds-on favorite for Audi’s first North American assembly plant, but a top official insists no final decision has been made.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 12, 2012 -
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Mercedes E-Class BlueTec Hybrid Allows Driver to ‘Sail’
Decoupling the engine from the driveshaft enables the car to cruise for miles on battery power alone, until it reaches a depletion stage that requires the engine to silently restart.
By William Diem • Jan. 12, 2012 -
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GM Drives Into New Segment With Buick Encore
“There is certainly an appetite to bring progressive entries to market and to be first,” says Buick marketing chief Tony DiSalle.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 11, 2012 -
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Ford Ascends to the Cloud at Detroit Auto Show
The auto maker is offering visitors an interactive experience two stories above the floor to demonstrate how its vehicles might connect electronically with their surroundings.
By David C. Smith • Jan. 11, 2012 -
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Honda Accord Ready to Compete With Highly Styled Competitors
Honda says the facelift will enhance the customer loyalty already enjoyed by the Accord.
Jan. 11, 2012 -
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Toyota: Incentives Not Required
Analysts and competitors have been expecting a big incentive push by Toyota to regain market share, but a top U.S. official says a bevy of new-product launches will take the auto maker where it needs to go.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 11, 2012 -
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Acura to Detail New Models in New York; Honda Incentives May Fall
The near-luxury brand’s two lowest-volume models, the RL and ZDX, saw sales fall 46% and 52%, respectively, in 2011.
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Reporter Notebook: Uh-Oh, Better Hold Off on Volt Plan, GM
Ward’s writers pass along the buzz at this week’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
By Ward's Staff • Jan. 10, 2012 -
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Benz-BMW Rivalry ‘Kindergarten’ Games
“I couldn’t care less if we came in first,” Daimler chief Dieter Zetsche says.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 10, 2012 -
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NS4 Concept Next Step for Toyota’s Hybrid Drive
Toyota is broadening its hybrid stable with a plug-in Prius and Prius C city car due on the market this year. The NS4 provides a glimpse of what’s to come mid-decade
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 10, 2012 -
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Audi Confirms Q3 Headed for U.S.
CEO Rupert Stadler says the long-awaited decision to sell the Q3 in the U.S. was made after the model received an overwhelmingly positive response from U.S. dealers when they were shown the vehicle a year ago.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 10, 2012 -
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BMW Group Roars Out of Recession
BMW Group sold 1.38 million vehicles last year, a 13% year-over-year increase, with Mini sales jumping up 22% to 285,000 units.
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Ford Electrification Chief Sees C-Max Hybrid as Tough Sell in Europe
Nancy Gioia, Ford’s director-global electrification, says the heavy penetration of diesel-powered vehicles in most European countries makes hybrids a tough sell.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 10, 2012
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