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Mendel Sees Need for Honda Sports Car; Defends CR-Z, Civic
Any replacement for the S2000 would have to be consistent with the auto maker’s corporate strategy, a top company official says.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Feb. 1, 2011 -
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Nissan to Sell Version of Mazda5 in Japan
The two auto makers announced the deal today, an expansion of an existing relationship that already has Nissan receiving Mazda’s Bongo van and truck and Mazda getting the Nissan AD/AD Expert van.
By Ward's Staff • Jan. 28, 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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Hyundai’s Tau V-8 Continues to Improve
Hyundai Vice Chairman H.S. Lee says increasing the volume of GDI systems should bring down the cost.
By Drew Winter • Jan. 28, 2011 -
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Diminutive 500 Thin Edge of Fiat Wedge
Dealers tapped to sell the Fiat 500 are expected to form the backbone of an Alfa Romeo network, says Fiat North America’s top executive, Laura Soave.
By Eric Mayne • Jan. 28, 2011 -
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GM Mexico Chief Pushes New Strategies, Sees Better Days Ahead
Grace Lieblein says she plans to continue working with the government to spur sales, perhaps taking a page from GM Brazil’s successful playbook.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 24, 2011 -
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Auto Dealer’s Dad Taught Him Well
Mike Sullivan recalls his father’s decision to sell his VW store to him in the mid-1990s. “It was such a concession for him, it was so final.”
By Lillie Guyer • Jan. 21, 2011 -
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GM Names Mary Barra to Lead Global Product Development
As GM’s newest car czar, Barra will lead design, engineering and quality for the auto maker’s 11 brands around the world.
By Ward's Staff • Jan. 20, 2011 -
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Daewoo Bowing Out as Brand, Company Name in Korea
Most Koreans prefer Chevrolet to Daewoo, the auto maker’s research shows. About half of Daewoo Lacetti Premiere customers are paying $200 to $400 to change the compact car’s badging to Chevrolet Cruze.
By Vince Courtenay • Jan. 20, 2011 -
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Audi Gears Up for Next Phase in U.S. Market Push
Audi is rolling out more high-end models, reconsidering the Q3 CUV for the U.S. market and expanding availability of diesel engines in North America as it looks to build on a record 2010.
By David E. Zoia • Jan. 19, 2011 -
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Now THAT’s Italian!
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.SAN DIEGO – Chrysler Group LLC is hosting test-drives of the Fiat 500 here this week. In the interest of fairness, the auto maker has embarg...
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Infiniti Officials Debate High-Priced Halo Car, Mull Entry-Level Model
Despite last year’s 27.5% jump in sales, to be a credible Tier-1 luxury marque, Infiniti needs a “high-priced, halo flagship model,” Brian Carolin, Nissan North America vice president-sales, tells Ward’s.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 18, 2011 -
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Daihatsu to Exit European Market
A strong yen and the cost associated with meeting tougher CO2 standards are driving the move out of the region.
By Peter Homola • Jan. 14, 2011 -
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More-Expensive Toyota Scion? Count on It, Brand Chief Says
Scion could add higher-priced models to its lineup, in addition to its three sub-$20,000 cars, and still draw younger buyers to its showroom, Jack Hollis tell Ward’s.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 13, 2011 -
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Kia Thinks Inside the Box
With the KV7 concept, Kia wants to spur an “inter-van-tion” for the socially active. Why else would a vehicle have a mini-lounge area with swivel seats?
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 13, 2011 -
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Model Diversification, Venture Capital Part of GM’s Drive to Make EREV Pay Dividends
Announcement of a new venture-capital investment could come this week aimed at taking “another couple grand” out of the cost of the Volt’s batteries, a top executive says.
By David E. Zoia • Jan. 12, 2011 -
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GM Working on Profit-Sharing Proposal for UAW
One plan under discussion calls for bonuses to be paid out to hourly workers in company stock, a top executive says.
By David E. Zoia • Jan. 12, 2011 -
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Toyoda: We Couldn’t Keep Up With Growth
The speed at which Toyota’s volume grew last decade exceeded its hiring and training of workers, the auto maker's top official says.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 11, 2011 -
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Reuss Says Customer Retention Key to Retooling GM Image, Gaining Back Market Share
“We’ve got a lot of work to do,” Mark Reuss, GM North American president of operations, tells Ward’s during an interview at the North American International Auto Show.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 11, 2011 -
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Jeep Salutes Military Past With Uniform Look
Anniversary model features include commemorative badges and logos, unique instrument clusters and a new exterior color called “Bronze Star.”
By Eric Mayne • Jan. 10, 2011 -
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Much Riding on New Chrysler 300
Customers begged Chrysler not to change the car’s iconic grille. The new one is more refined, but the original will be available as a MOPAR aftermarket product.
By Eric Mayne • Jan. 10, 2011 -
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Hyundai Veloster Debuting in Detroit to Raise B-Segment Bar
On sale in midyear, the all-new ’12 car challenges its class with three doors, a direct-injected 1.6L 4-cyl. engine mated to an optional dual-clutch automatic transmission and 40-mpg fuel economy.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 10, 2011 -
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Something Old for VW’s New U.S. Midsize Car
The auto maker has initial capacity to build 150,000 of the new sedans annually.
By David E. Zoia • Jan. 10, 2011 -
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’12 Buick Verano GM’s Big Bet on Downsized Luxury
The new compact sedan will give the auto maker another fuel-efficient product for its portfolio as stricter CAFE rules begin phasing in next year.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 6, 2011 -
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Audi A8 Comes Up Short
With one exception, Audi AG is having a great year. It now is running neck-in-neck in global sales with German-rivals BMW AG and Mercedes-Benz. In the U.S., it is poised to sell more than 100,000 vehicles for the first time ever, with most of its models flying out of showrooms. But there is one key slice of the U.S. market Volkswagen AG's luxury unit just can't seem to cut into: the U.S. upper-luxury-sedan
By Drew Winter • Jan. 1, 2011 -
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BMW Financial Goes Paperless
No matter the speed of technology, the process of creating something lasting and worthwhile is usually evolution not revolution. That's what BMW Financial Services found while expanding a new paperless e-contracting service to BMW dealers. The captive finance firm for the German luxury auto maker has tinkered with the system for nearly four years, invested $3 million during that time and beta-tested
By Lillie Guyer • Jan. 1, 2011
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