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GM’s Orion Township Assembly to Join Elite Group of Flexible Plants
Plant Manager Alicia Boler-Davis points to the auto maker’s lean materials strategy as one important element of its approach to flexible manufacturing.
By James M. Amend • May 11, 2011 -
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Flexible Manufacturing Comes ‘Standard’ at Chrysler
Model changeovers and on-the-fly introductions of additional models will be measured in days, not weeks, “once we have the base process installed,” says Chrysler manufacturing chief Scott Garberding.
By Eric Mayne • May 11, 2011 -
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Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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Renault to Export Russian-Made Cars to Ukraine
Ukraine is the third export market for Renault’s Moscow-plant. The auto maker already launched exports to Kazakhstan in January 2010, and to Belarus last October.
By Peter Homola • May 10, 2011 -
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New Civic Ad Campaign: From A-Zombie
Honda uses live-action characters to represent five different ’12 Civic variants, as it launches a new-generation of one of the industry’s top-selling passenger cars.
By Christie Schweinsberg • May 10, 2011 -
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Ford to Expand Lincoln Portfolio, Increase Blue Oval Sales in Emerging Markets
The auto maker doesn’t plan to introduce Lincolns in China at this time, but does want to be fully competitive in the world’s biggest auto market with a portfolio of Blue Oval products, CFO Lewis Booth says.
By Herb Shuldiner • May 6, 2011 -
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Marchionne: ‘Let the Machine Run’
Bridging Chrysler’s current product wave with the next one are special-edition vehicles such as a Dodge Charger Superbee and a Gucci-styled Fiat 500 A-car.
By Eric Mayne • May 2, 2011 -
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New GM Seatbelt Technology Saves 5-Star Safety Ratings
DLLP is not considered a low-cost solution to meeting an auto maker’s crash requirements, but the business case made sense for GM under the tight timetable and given the alternative of an expensive redesign.
By James M. Amend • May 2, 2011 -
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All About the Appointment
FORT MYERS, FL Craig Miller is an ah-shucks Iowan who, true to his rural roots, likes tractors a lot. He also calls himself a numbers guy who loves people, good traits for a car dealer. In Iowa, Miller is president of the 7-brand Clinton Auto Group near Davenport and general manager of Lindquist Ford in Bettendorf, the only place where the Mississippi River runs east and west, he claims. He crunches
By Steve Finlay • May 1, 2011 -
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Mazda Taps Davis to Head New U.S. Operations Group
The new organization was formed to “fully realize Mazda’s U.S. growth potential in the next few years,” the auto maker says.
By Ward's Staff • April 29, 2011 -
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NFLer Turned Dealer Puts on the Blitz
Hyundai dealer Brad Benson’s radio ads are as hard-hitting as his blocks were when he played in the National Football League.
By Alan Richman • April 28, 2011 -
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GM’s Reuss: Mix Shift Inevitable as Gas Prices Soar; Truck Market to Splinter
“Is it a massive change on a mix basis? We haven’t seen that yet,” the executive says. “But that’s not to say we won’t see it.”
By James M. Amend • April 27, 2011 -
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Toyota: Microchip, Rubber Product, Paint Additive Shortages Most Critical
Re-sourcing of components in short supply is unlikely, a top official says, because the “high-engineering capability” of the auto maker’s current Tier 3 and Tier 4 suppliers would be too hard to match.
By Christie Schweinsberg • April 26, 2011 -
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Perfect Blend of Luxury and Technology Elevates Audi A8
Audi calls the intersection where the door and instrument panel meet the “Koenigsfuge” or “King's Joint.”
By Drew Winter • April 25, 2011 -
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Scandinavian Design Gets Bold in Volvo S60
The sedan’s interior assumes an extrovert personality not usually associated with Swedish auto makers.
By Steve Finlay • April 25, 2011 -
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Kia Reveals New Rio Sedan in New York
The Rio’s design was conceived at Kia’s Irvine, CA, studio and carries over the athletic look of the new ’11 Optima and Sportage models.
By Christie Schweinsberg • April 21, 2011 -
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Hyundai Accent Makes U.S. Debut in New York; New 40-MPG Cars Coming
Fuel economy for the ’12 Accent should be the best of the current class, Hyundai says, with an estimated 30/40 mpg city/highway.
By Christie Schweinsberg • April 21, 2011 -
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Hyundai Program to Guarantee Residuals
The Hyundai Assurance Trade-In Value Guarantee is likely to appeal to those who typically lease a vehicle, says the auto maker’s top U.S. executive.
By Byron Pope • April 20, 2011 -
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Nissan Remains Shy of 40-MPG Rating
The all-new Versa achieves combined fuel economy of 33 mpg. Nissan North America also is juggling production plans for five future vehicles in a bid to offset the fluctuating yen.
By Tom Murphy • April 20, 2011 -
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Jeep CEO Confirms Future Models to Be Produced in Turin
“Certainly, next-generation C or D – Compass/Patriot/Liberty – will be built in Turin, and we will export from there,” Mike Manley says.
By Tom Murphy • April 20, 2011 -
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Subaru, Toyota RWD Coupe Debuts in U.S. as Scion
Toyota's D4-S port- and direct-injection system is used for the first time with Subaru’s boxer engine, increasing horsepower and torque across the power band without sacrificing fuel economy.
By Christie Schweinsberg • April 20, 2011 -
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Lexus Concept Car Makes Bold Design Statement
“Auto designers are on a tipping point,” Lexus designer Simon Humphries says. “Everyone is looking for change.”
By Steve Finlay • April 20, 2011 -
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Motivation for More Manly Beetle Overcooked, VW Chief Designer Says
Klaus Bischoff reveals the Beetle redesign almost did not happen, as German executives in Wolfsburg considered putting the nameplate on the shelf.
By James M. Amend • April 19, 2011 -
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Infiniti to Intro JX CUV Next Spring
An easy-access third row, plus a new-generation telematics system is promised for the ’13 model vehicle.
By Christie Schweinsberg • April 19, 2011 -
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Preh to Keep Focus on High-End Technologies, Despite Chinese Takeover
The German supplier saw 40% growth in automotive sales in 2010 and is aiming toward “organic” growth this year, the company’s CEO tells Ward’s. Primary customers include GM BMW and Volkswagen.
By Byron Pope • April 18, 2011 -
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New Boss Recalls Arriving at Ford to Find No Fords Parked in Lot
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.Sometimes Alan Mulally acts at home as Ford's CEO. Sometimes he acts like the new guy on the block, innocent but with fresh eyes. He recall...
By Steve Finlay 2 • April 14, 2011
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