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What’s in a Name? VW Dealers Want to Know
T-I-G-U-A-N. Word from Volkswagen AG headquarters in Germany, says that's the name of the so-called Baby Touareg a smaller, Golf-based version of the auto maker's cross/utility vehicle scheduled for production in 2008. What do U.S. dealers think of the designation? They are, uh, speechless. T-I-G? U-A-N? says Long Nguyen, sales manager of Volkswagen Pasadena, in Pasadena, CA. It sounds like Pronounced
By Eric Mayne • Aug. 1, 2006 -
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Ford to Withdraw from NYSE Arca
Ford will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange and other exchanges outside the U.S.
By Ward's Staff • July 28, 2006 -
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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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Toyota, Suppliers Struggle to Fill San Antonio Jobs
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. With just four months to go before production starts, sources say the pace for filling jobs at Toyota’s newest plant site has been slower ...
By Drew Winter • July 27, 2006 -
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GKN Expanding Driveline Technologies
New offerings include power transfer units for the ’07 Jeep Compass and Patriot and locking differentials for the ’07 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.
By Mike Sutton • July 26, 2006 -
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Mercedes Adopts Dual Strategy for E-Class
Despite content additions, the E-Class starting sticker is unchanged for ’07.
By Eric Mayne • July 25, 2006 -
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Nissan to Open Thailand Parts Center for Exports
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.Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. will open an export center for parts in Thailand next January that eventually will supply components for the auto make...
By Alan Harman • July 24, 2006 -
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What’s in a Name? VW Dealers Want to Know
VW introduces another tongue twister: the Tiguan.
By Eric Mayne • July 21, 2006 -
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Former Spartanburg Plant Chief to Replace Panke
Norbert Reithofer is one of three new faces on BMW's management board.
By Ward's Staff • July 21, 2006 -
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Mercedes to Build C-Class Sports Coupe in Brazil
C-Class production staves off closure of the Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, plant.
By Sol Biderman • July 20, 2006 -
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Audi RS4 Bears Down On BMW
With the new RS4 super-sedan, Audi can give BMW a run for its money.
By Bill Visnic • July 19, 2006 -
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GM Holden Launches Production of New Commodore Range
Holden's new 6-speed automatic transmission for its upcoming V-8 models will be shared with GM's Cadillacs and Chevrolet Corvette.
By Alan Harman • July 19, 2006 -
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Changan Ford Mazda Begins Volvo S40 Output in China
Production is a result of an agreement to produce the S40 via a technological transfer.
By Ward's Staff • July 18, 2006 -
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Visibility Lacking But Way Forward Working, Ford’s Stevens Says
Engineering a turnaround “isn't like making instant pudding,” Ford’s chief operating officer-The Americas says.
By Jim Mateja • July 18, 2006 -
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Magnificent Torque Propels BMW 330d
Only Europeans enjoy what may be the best diesel-engined vehicle on earth.
By Bill Visnic • July 17, 2006 -
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Ford of Canada Inks Deal with Sirius Satellite
The agreement covers the majority of Ford brands sold in Canada, including Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Land Rover, Jaguar, Volvo and Aston Martin.
By Ward's Staff • July 14, 2006 -
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Toyota Recalling Lexus RX, Highlander Models
The majority of the vehicles being recalled were sold in the U.S., including 130,000 Lexus RXs and 280,000 Toyota Highlanders.
By Ward's Staff From Wires • July 12, 2006 -
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GM to Close Plant in Portugal, Consolidate in Spain
GM says Azambuja is a small facility with high overhead, contributing to increased costs of €500 ($638) per vehicle.
By Ward's Staff From Wires • July 12, 2006 -
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Ford Develops AWD System In-House
Cost and capacity also were factors in Ford's decision to develop its own AWD system.
By Byron Pope • July 10, 2006 -
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Freightliner Executive to Lead DaimlerChrysler Canada
Reid Bigland's appointment is the third leadership change at DaimlerChrysler Canada in eight months.
By Ward's Staff • July 7, 2006 -
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GM, Kroger Team to Add E85 Sites in Ohio
Ohio will be home to five ethanol production plants expected to collectively produce up to 270 million gallons of ethanol each year.
By Ward's Staff • July 6, 2006 -
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Chrysler in Groove With Sebring, Pacifica, Not 300
Chrysler will be judicious when choosing which vehicles will get the new hood design.
By Eric Mayne • July 6, 2006 -
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Ford Out to ‘De-Risk’ Supplier Contracts
Although some Ford North American vehicle programs have not hit production targets, Andrew Hinkly says some programs elsewhere have over-performed.
By Tom Murphy • July 6, 2006 -
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VWA Sees Upward Sales Trend After 2007
To offset an anticipated sales decline spurred by its diesel hiatus, VWA will push cars such as the Rabbit.
By Eric Mayne • July 6, 2006 -
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Chrysler Financial Branches Out
CF is part of the $120 billion DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, the third-largest captive financial services company in the industry.
By Herb Shuldiner • July 5, 2006 -
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Nissan NA Purchasing Becoming More Global
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.Nissan North America Inc.'s move from Gardena, CA, to Franklin, TN, represents a number of unique challenges for John Miller. True, the vice...
By Tom Murphy • July 1, 2006
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