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Five Ways Agile in Automotive Will Pivot in 2019
The automotive industry is doing well, there obviously is no need for a profound change, except we know this is not true.
By Sergej Weber • Feb. 12, 2019 -
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Car Salespeople Still Go Missing on Customers, Survey Says
A new Roadster study says salespeople put deals at risk by stepping away from their customers an average of three to four times during the sales process.
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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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The Road Ahead: Trends to Watch in the Energy Transformation of 2019
"If we are to evolve globally, power cannot be taken for granted and simply viewed as an endless resource that comes out of a plug in a wall," says Jim Witham, CEO of GaN Systems.
Feb. 9, 2019 -
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Jaguar Land Rover Loses £3.4 Billion in Q4 2018
JLR attributes the drop in fourth-quarter 2018 sales and profit to a decline in sales in the Chinese market, which negated a slight rise in sales in Europe and the U.S.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 8, 2019 -
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Second City Does the Chicago Auto Show
Kia Motors America Chief Operating Officer Michael Cole had been scheduled as an event’s keynote speaker, but he had to cancel.
By Steven Finlay • Feb. 8, 2019 -
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No Brexit Deal Alarms U.K. Auto Sector
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says two-thirds of the U.K.’s global car trade is at risk if there is no deal on how the U.K. exits the European Union.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 7, 2019 -
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Ram Unveils Chassis Cab Heavy Haulers in Chicago
The 3500-, 4500- and 5500-model work trucks lead their segment with 35,220 lbs. of towing capacity, gross combined weight ratings of 43,000 lbs. and payload of 12,510 lbs., Ram says.
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Survey: Most Consumers Willing to Pay More for Alt Propulsion
“The question becomes what is the tipping point for cost-payback and mainstream consumer buy-in to alternatives,” says Lisa Wilding-Brown, InnovateMR’s chief researcher.
By Steven Finlay • Feb. 6, 2019 -
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Mini-Car Sales Up in Japan in 2018, Bigger Vehicles Down
In the mini-segment, sales increased to 1,924,124 units, up 4.4%, while standard vehicles (cars, trucks and buses 1.0L and above) fell 1.3% to 3,347,943.
By Roger Schreffler • Feb. 5, 2019 -
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FCA US Shakes Off Cold for Sales Gain
FCA sold 135,396 cars, trucks and CUVs in January compared with 131,896 in the period last year, according to Wards Intelligence.
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Six Automotive Trends That Will Impact Cybersecurity in 2019
It is becoming even more important that automotive cybersecurity is considered, not only as a feature but also as a fundamental design principle. OEMs and the tiers that support them are coming to understand this.
By Ziv Levi • Feb. 1, 2019 -
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Japanese Import Sales Grow Again in 2018
In its 2018 sales report, the Japan Automobile Importers Assn. reports Mercedes-Benz was the top import brand for the third straight year on sales of 67,531 units, followed by Volkswagen (51,961) and BMW (50,982).
By Roger Schreffler • Jan. 31, 2019 -
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Eberspaecher Opens Asia Test Center in Shanghai
The 40,900-sq.-ft. test center houses a prototype shop and the technology to test exhaust systems from the material and component level to the system level for cars and commercial vehicles, Eberspaecher says.
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Russia LV Sales Up By Double Digits in 2018
The Automobile Manufacturers Committee of the Association of European Businesses data shows 12 consecutive months of growth pushed full-year sales up 12.8% to 1,800,591 units. Sales in 2017 rose 11.9% to 1,595,737.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 30, 2019 -
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Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for Jan. 28
Peugeot Shows Off Retro Cars, $5,000 Chinese EV Pickup Heading to U.S., Will Ford Electrify the Mustang?
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Autoline Daily 2019: Top Industry News for Jan. 25
Boeing Tests Autonomous Passenger Drone, Nissan CEO To Step Down, Top Automakers in Mexico
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Auto Lenders Cautiously Eye Future Use of AI, Machine Learning
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 FRANCISCO – Credit scoring is becoming increasingly digitalized, with systems doing more of the work, but the auto-financing world doesn...
By Steven Finlay • Jan. 25, 2019 -
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Korea’s SsangYong Reveals Long-Wheelbase Musso
The Korean automaker says the LWB Musso’s extension to 17.7 ft. will give it one of the biggest load spaces in the market and increase the payload 30%, from 1,741 lbs. to 2,248 lbs.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 23, 2019 -
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Tax Expert Says Most Will Get Fatter Refunds This Year
A rebuttal to claims that smaller tax refunds will hurt auto sales.
By William J. Neylan III • Jan. 22, 2019 -
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Car-sharing Expansion Stalls in Spain
Car-sharing companies have deployed more than 2,600 vehicles in Madrid and are looking to expand, but authorities in Barcelona and Valencia say regulations are not yet in place.
By Jorge Palacios • Jan. 18, 2019 -
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Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Jan. 17
Jeep Testing Subscription Services, Ford’s 3D Printed Production Parts, Lotus to Start Making SUVs
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McConaughey Stars in Most-Viewed Auto Ad
The top ad for the week of Jan. 7 sees actor Matthew McConaughey promoting the new ’19 Lincoln Nautilus and closes with the tagline “Technology that helps put you in control.”
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Shelby Mustang GT500 Brings the Swagger
Ford Performance pushes the sixth-generation Mustang platform to peak power with a supercharged, plus-700-hp 5.2L V-8 under the hood and racing-bred upgrades throughout.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 14, 2019 -
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Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Jan. 11
Lexus Reveals LC Convertible Concept; Bell Nexus the Hit of CES; Cadillac to Become GM's Tesla Fighter
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Gentex Displays Its Digital Vision
Gentex may best be known for its digital rearview mirrors and at this year's CES it's showing how the technology is continuing to evolve. President and CEO Steve Downing also says its dimmable glass technology can make the interior more relaxing as well as hide unsightly sensors.
Jan. 11, 2019
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