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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 Paul Myles • Dec. 22, 2018 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineAutomotive Manufacturing
Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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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 -
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FCA’s November Sales Jump 17%
FCA sold 181,310 cars and trucks last month, compared with 154,919 in the same period last year, according to Wards Intelligence data.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 3, 2018 -
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Slow & Steady: A Case for Driverless Shuttles
Whether in Detroit, Calgary, Dublin or Dallas, slow-moving shuttles or pods have safely and effectively met the needs of business districts, college campuses and congested neighborhoods.
By Trevor Pawl • Dec. 3, 2018 -
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Auto Analyst Forecasts Industry Trends for 2019
In a Q&A with Wards, Eric Lyman of TrueCar looks at the year ahead, talks about what’s currently going on and discusses the issue of vehicle affordability.
By Steven Finlay • Dec. 3, 2018 -
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Black Friday Sales Top Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
Chevrolet’s first-place spot for the week of Nov. 19 promotes special financing for the ’19 Equinox, while GMC’s No. 2 ad offers a financing deal on ’18 Yukon/XL models.
Nov. 29, 2018 -
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Autoline Daily: Top Industry News for Nov. 29
NACTOY Finalists Revealed; Audi Shows Working Drone Prototype; Jeep Gladiator Pickup Storms Into LA
Nov. 29, 2018
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