Automakers: Page 351
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Lexus GX Likely to Stay Truck-Based
There always will be a market for body-on-frame SUVs, because at least some buyers will continue to want vehicles with towing capability, a Toyota executive says.
By Christie Schweinsberg • March 23, 2007 -
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New Mazda Business Plan Targets Increased Sales, Profit
An increase in R&D investment, plus clean diesels for Japan and North America, are elements of Mazda’s new business plan.
By Christie Schweinsberg • March 22, 2007 -
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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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Buicks in China, U.S. to Share Platforms by 2010
Buick’s general manager says there are no plans to export Chinese-built Buicks to the U.S.
By Scott Anderson • March 22, 2007 -
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Fiat Nears Launch of Iconic 500
The Italian auto maker officially will unveil the entry-level car July 4, exactly 50 years to the day it presented the Nuova 500 that put the capper on its post-World War II recovery.
By Ward's Staff • March 21, 2007 -
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Turmoil Makes it Tough to Pick Sides
The CAW had to cajole workers at a Canadian Chrysler plant to accept concessions for investment in a future product by 2010 and the job security that comes with it.
By Alisa Priddle • March 21, 2007 -
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Hyundai Drops Price of Azera With New GLS Trim
The GLS gets the midsize Sonata’s smaller, more fuel-efficient 234-hp 3.3L V-6 engine vs. the SE and Limited grades’ 3.8L V-6.
By Ward's Staff • March 16, 2007 -
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Ford Launches S-Max in China
Ford has invested more than $1.5 billion in China since 2003, as it plays catch-up with GM and Volkswagen.
By Ward's Staff From Wires • March 16, 2007 -
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Ford Establishes China R&D Center
Ford says the new company will play an integral role in its global R&D and component-sourcing network.
By Ward's Staff • March 16, 2007 -
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Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX Impacting CUV Segment
In February, Ford sold 7,977 Edges, the auto maker says, which brings the total sold to 13,563 units through last month.
By Byron Pope • March 16, 2007 -
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Lexus LX 570 to Bow in New York
The third-generation LX 570 boasts better performance than its predecessor, courtesy of a new V-8 engine, Lexus says.
By Ward's Staff • March 14, 2007 -
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Hyundai Releases Sketches of RWD Concept Car for New York
The concept, dubbed Genesis, signals the upcoming RWD large sedan Hyundai plans to retail in the U.S. sometime in the next year and a half.
By Ward's Staff • March 13, 2007 -
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Ford to Invest in Sharonville Transmission Plant
The investment will be used to build a new, fuel-efficient transmission, union officials say.
By Ward's Staff • March 9, 2007 -
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Nissan to Downshift Tagline to Better Define Brand
New products, such as the Qashqai CUV, will help add emotion, and a new tagline will better reflect what the brand stands for.
By William Diem • March 9, 2007 -
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Ford, Navistar Working Toward Compromise
Ford will resume full-scale production of its diesel ’08 F-Series Super-Duty pickups March 12 at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.
By Byron Pope • March 8, 2007 -
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LR2: Land Rover for the Masses
While the Freelander 2/LR2 technically is a CUV, borrowing components from Ford’s EUCD midsize car platform, the car-based Land Rover is surprisingly capable.
By Alisa Priddle • March 8, 2007 -
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CPO Leader Relies on Repeat Customers
Karl Chevrolet was named top nationwide seller of GM Certified Used Vehicles just two years after joining the program.
By Emily Prawdzik Genoff • March 7, 2007 -
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Mercedes Developing 4-cyl. Bluetec
Zetsche promises the engine will be compliant with future Euro 6 diesel emissions regulations taking effect in 2015.
By Christie Schweinsberg • March 7, 2007 -
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Hyundai Considers New i30 Wagon for U.S.
Should the auto maker decide to sell the C-segment vehicle in the U.S. it will retain the i30 name.
By Christie Schweinsberg • March 6, 2007 -
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Chrysler Intends to Double International Sales in 5 Years
Dodge sales in Europe have surged 290% in the year’s first two months and Chrysler says it will be a race to see if Dodge or Jeep is the best-selling brand in Western Europe.
By Christie Schweinsberg • March 6, 2007 -
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Honda, Toyota Show Hybrid Concept Cars in Geneva
Designed in European studios, Honda’s hybrid concept car is a 2-door coupe, as opposed to Toyota’s 4-door model unveiled here.
By Christie Schweinsberg • March 6, 2007 -
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GM Says Camaro to Come to Europe
GM CEO Rick Wagoner says he has “no need” to comment on Chrysler, while he reveals the new Saturn Astra will come from Europe for the life of the current generation.
By Christie Schweinsberg • March 6, 2007 -
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GM-AvtoVAZ Names Hanson New Managing Director
Hanson replaces Richard Swando who becomes managing director, GM Manufacturing St. Petersburg, effective April 1.
By Peter Homola • March 6, 2007 -
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Audi Releases Q7 V-8 TDI for Europe
The 4.2L V-8 twin-turbodiesel model currently tops Audi’s Q7 lineup, but will not be sold in the U.S.
By Mike Sutton • March 5, 2007 -
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Nissan Sentra SE-R Sportiness Questionable
The sport compacts offer good value but lose some of their performance focus by trying to appeal to a greater customer base.
By Mike Sutton • March 5, 2007 -
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Airbags Linked to Hearing Loss
An auditory physiologist finds 17% of occupants will experience permanent hearing loss from airbag explosions, with open windows magnifying the results.
By Herb Shuldiner • March 5, 2007
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