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    Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Jan. 10

    Ford Reveals All-New Explorer; Valeo Makes Trailers Disappear; FCA to Pay Big Diesel Fine

    Jan. 10, 2019
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    Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Jan. 9, 2019

    Mercedes Unveils New CLA: Ghosn Denied Detention Appeal; China Sales Fall For 1st Time In 20 Years

    Jan. 9, 2019
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    Automotive Manufacturing

    Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

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    Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Jan. 8

    Tesla Props Up EV Segment; Daimler Frowns on Platooning; Ford Takes Different Path to Connectivity

    Jan. 8, 2019
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    Waupaca Foundry Expands Into Upper Michigan

    The expansion addresses increasing demand for machined iron castings, including cleaning and finishing, from the automotive, commercial-vehicle and other industries.

    Jan. 7, 2019
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    Detroit Has A Rendezvous With Destiny

    The car-sharing business is growing far faster than the car-selling business. In about a decade we’ll know if the traditional automakers rose to the challenge or failed. So roll up your sleeves, Detroit.

    By John McElroy • Jan. 4, 2019
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    Land Rover Defender Returns to U.S., Canada in 2020

    Beloved by celebrities but not by government safety advocates, the Defender will return to the U.S. market after a 20-year absence.

    Dec. 27, 2018
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    Central Rome Tour-Bus Ban Protested

    The ban reportedly was prompted by city authorities’ concerns over pollution, congestion, damage to ancient architecture and pedestrian safety linked to the fleets of coaches that choke the city during peak holiday periods.

    By Dec. 22, 2018
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    Holiday Gift Idea: ‘Ugly’ Pacer, Aztek Sweaters

    Proceeds from sales of the limited-edition sweaters, designed to capitalize on what Hagerty calls the “‘ugly’ holiday sweater craze,” will help provide car seats for low-income families.

    Dec. 21, 2018
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    Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Dec. 20, 2018

    Congress Won’t Extend EV Credit; Carlos Ghosn Might Make Bail; European Industry Entering a Crisis

    Dec. 20, 2018
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    Most-Seen Car Ads Have Holiday Storyline

    Chevrolet’s first-place commercial for the week of Dec. 10 shows real Chevy employees and their families on festive outings, explaining how the company’s employee discount is available to all customers this season.

    Dec. 19, 2018
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    Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Dec. 17

    Lincoln Creates Continental with Suicide Doors; Porsche 911 Hybrid Details; JLR To Cut Thousands of Jobs

    Dec. 17, 2018
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    Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Dec. 14

    Honda Develops Autonomous ATV; NADA Predicts Sales Drop; Five Different Types of Hybrids

    Dec. 14, 2018
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    Mobility Options May Literally Change Landscape

    Will we still need garages and driveways if we don’t own cars but instead ride in fleets of taxi-like, self-driving vehicles that take us wherever we want to go?

    By Daron Gifford • Dec. 14, 2018
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    Auto Industry Contests EU Emissions Targets

    The head of the main European automakers’ group says the industry wants “well-balanced regulation which encourages, supports and accelerates the technological shift towards low- and zero-emission powertrains, without jeopardizing…competitiveness.”

    By Liz Newmark • Dec. 14, 2018
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    NADA Predicts 16.8 Million Vehicle Sales in 2019

    The trade group sees rising interest rates as affecting new-vehicle deliveries. The association also expects more people to buy used.

    By Steven Finlay • Dec. 14, 2018
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    Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Dec. 13

    Germany’s Ultra-Fast EV Charger; UAW Faces More Corruption Charges; People Prefer EVs Over PHEVs

    Dec. 13, 2018
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    Holiday Promotions Top Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart

    In the No.1 spot for the week of Dec. 3, a Toyota spokesperson lets viewers know about great seasonal deals on models including the Tacoma, RAV4 and Camry. The holiday bells continue to jingle in Chevrolet’s second-place ad.

    Dec. 13, 2018
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    Keeping-Up With the Joneses’ Cybersecurity

    If you haven’t kept up with the Joneses’ cybersecurity, you are facing untold product liability.

    By Steve Tengler, Steffen Herrmann • Dec. 12, 2018
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    Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Dec. 11, 2018

    AAA Urges Drivers to Check Headlights, Ranger MPG Numbers, Dealers Less Optimistic About Car Market

    Dec. 11, 2018
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    Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Dec. 10

    Nissan & Ghosn Indicted in Japan; China Sales Continue to Plunge; VW Going Retro with Electrics

    Dec. 10, 2018
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    Public-Private Partnership Will Grow Oz Hydrogen Tech

    The agreement initially will focus on metal membrane technology that allows ammonia to be used as a carrier material for hydrogen storage and transport.

    By Alan Harman • Dec. 10, 2018
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    Canada Opens Automotive Innovation Center

    The National Research Council’s Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub is an open-space concept laboratory intended to be a collaborative workspace.

    By Alan Harman • Dec. 7, 2018
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    New Ways to Increase F&I Aftermarket Sales on Used Cars

    Digital retailing alleviates uneasiness by putting more shopping control in consumers’ hands.

    By Jim Maxim Jr. • Dec. 7, 2018
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    Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Dec. 5 December 2018

    Chevy Introduces Silverado HD; VW Won't Develop ICEs After 2026; FCA Sales Surprises in November

    Dec. 5, 2018
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    A Technical Solution to Driver Distraction

    Developing a system that disables phones when drivers need to pay attention won’t eliminate driver distraction. But it sure could help.

    By John McElroy • Dec. 5, 2018