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Volvo Plans to Double Global Sales by 2020
The Chinese-owned Swedish auto maker soon will announce which vehicles it will manufacture and sell in China, and says by 2013 its new generation of engines will come to market, potentially including a diesel for the U.S.
By Tom Murphy • Nov. 17, 2010 -
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Nissan Debuts New Minivan, Convertible and Sedan Concept in L.A.
The drop-top interpretation of the Murano CUV features two doors and a cloth top, while the new Quest has full surround glass and one-touch power sliding doors.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Nov. 17, 2010 -
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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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Volvo-Owner Geely Expanding European Presence by Boosting London Cab JV
Since August, Manganese Bronze has been assembling cabs for U.K. customers, with body panels and other parts shipped from China, which has reduced costs.
By William Diem • Nov. 16, 2010 -
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Renault Moves to Differentiate Dacia Brand
The change will help end confusion regarding what Renault now calls its “Entry” range, which includes vehicles based on the Logan platform sold under both marques.
By William Diem • Nov. 11, 2010 -
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BMW Financial Leads Way With e-Contracting
Simple transactions can take less than 30 minutes, aiding the cause of customer satisfaction.
By Lillie Guyer • Nov. 5, 2010 -
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Volvo Spices Up New S60
Volvo executives use provocative words such as “sexy” and “naughty” to describe the new car. “Sporty” and “dynamic” also find their way into the conversation.
By Steve Finlay • Nov. 2, 2010 -
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Denso, Ford Collaborate on Focus DI System
Denso worked with Ford in developing the auto maker’s first naturally aspirated direct-injection engine for North America.
By Byron Pope • Nov. 2, 2010 -
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Biomaterials From Dandelions, Straw?
Ford Motor Co., which already is rapidly expanding use of soy-based materials for foam seats and headliners, now is looking into more renewable agricultural feedstocks for biomaterials, such as wheat straw and dandelions, Ford's head of plastics research says. A high-quality natural rubber can be made from the root of the Russian dandelion, and Ford is working with researchers at Ohio State University
By Drew Winter • Nov. 1, 2010 -
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Chrysler Upgrades From Inside Out
What's the inside story on Chrysler Group LLC's approach to interior design? Think data, rapid prototyping and passion all delivered in-house. Often maligned for skimping on the types of soft-touch materials considered by other auto makers to be the price of entry, Chrysler says it now is committed to the challenge for market leadership on quality, style and customer satisfaction. Throughout the whole
By Eric Mayne • Nov. 1, 2010 -
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Ford’s Wicked Check Raise
Adam Gryglak likes a good poker game. The Ford powertrain engineer even gets to play on company time, and he's getting pretty good. In his latest game, he's the chip leader after pulling off a wicked smooth in launching the all-new 6.7L Power Stroke V-8 in the Ford Super Duty pickups. At poker tables, the is a sneaky tactic some players use when they've landed a primo hand. Rather than start the betting
By Tom Murphy • Nov. 1, 2010 -
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Despite Critics, Chevy Volt Smart Compromise
Back-to-back test drives with the Nissan Leaf show the Volt powertrain is far more practical.
By Drew Winter • Oct. 26, 2010 -
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2010 Year in Review: General Motors
Highlights of the year’s major events affecting General Motors.
By Eric Mayne • Oct. 20, 2010 -
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2010 Year in Review: Ford Motor Co.
Highlights of the year’s major events affecting Ford Motor Co.
By Byron Pope • Oct. 20, 2010 -
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Initial Reviews Positive for Citroen C-Zero Electric Car
Citroen says some 600 C-Zeros have been ordered in the first few weeks of advance sales, with the majority of early demand coming from fleets.
By William Diem • Oct. 15, 2010 -
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Hyundai’s Krafcik: Segmentation Shifts Necessary to Achieve 62 MPG
More consumers will need to be convinced to move down in vehicle size if the government’s most aggressive fuel-economy target is to work, says the auto maker’s top U.S. executive.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Oct. 14, 2010 -
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Ford EV Charging Handle Study in Ergonomics
“We thought about what people are interacting with on a daily basis,” engineer Cary Diehl says. “Ergonomics is something you typically don’t notice unless it’s done badly.”
By Byron Pope • Oct. 13, 2010 -
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Citroen Goes Mainstream With New C4 Model
Where the previous-generation C4 had a silhouette easily identified on the road, with a near-vertical rear window, the new one has a classic 5-door shape.
By William Diem • Oct. 12, 2010 -
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Auto Plastics Supplier Expanding in Mississippi
Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz are among auto makers in the U.S. currently using Sabic polymers and composites in production at their vehicle assembly plants in Alabama.
By Drew Winter • Oct. 6, 2010 -
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Dealers Gung-Ho Over Wheego
Wheego CEO Mike McQuary calls the firm’s new model the “most affordable” of the new crop of EVs and hybrid vehicles hitting the market
By Mac Gordon • Oct. 5, 2010 -
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Citroen Show Cars Offer Style, New Technology
“Creative Technology,” the slogan Citroen adopted in early 2009, drives all the product decisions at the brand. The C4, for example, has a blind-spot detection system and a customizable instrument panel.
By William Diem • Oct. 4, 2010 -
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Chrysler Faces Slew of Dealer Lawsuits
“I do not know of one dealer who won arbitration or that was offered reinstatement who is back to selling new vehicles with Chrysler,” says dealer Jack Haigh.
By Lillie Guyer • Oct. 4, 2010 -
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States Need Detroit 3’s Medicine
Detroit's Big Three got there first. They were brought to their knees by management that was either unwilling or unable to make painful decisions. Now almost every state, municipality and school system in the U.S. is about to go through the same kind of crisis. General Motors, Ford and Chrysler got in trouble because they were incapable of keeping a lid on their pension costs. They lacked the discipline
By John McElroy • Oct. 1, 2010 -
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Mercedes Offers New F&I Package
Since the with Chrysler Financial three years ago, Mercedes-Benz Financial has been working on a package of branded protection plans offered through Mercedes dealerships. The project now is complete and includes guaranteed auto protection as well as interior, exterior, windshield, wheel and tire protection plans sold through finance and insurance offices. Another F&I offering, a first for a luxury
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Greening-Up Toyota’s Latest Hybrids
Toyota Motor Corp.'s two newest hybrid cars, the Sai and Lexus HS 250h, have turned decidedly green in their use of eco-friendly materials. The auto maker's main interior supplier, Toyota Boshoku Corp., outfitted each model with more than 10 lbs. (22 kg) of components made from plant-based composites mainly kenaf, a fiber indigenous to Southeast Asia, mixed with polypropylene, a widely used thermoplastic.
By Roger Schreffler • Oct. 1, 2010 -
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Nissan: We’ll Do Things Right Way With Next Titan
Nissan North America Inc. promises to right the wrongs of its first-generation Titan fullsize pickup truck to ensure the second-generation model is a success. "We're going to do things the right way the right way of marketing, the right way of product quality to make sure we don't have any of the hiccups of the first generation," Larry Dominique, NNA's chief product planner tells Ward's at a media
By Christie Schweinsberg • Oct. 1, 2010
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