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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?

    Jan. 28, 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 2019: Top Industry News for Jan. 25

    Boeing Tests Autonomous Passenger Drone, Nissan CEO To Step Down, Top Automakers in Mexico

    Jan. 25, 2019
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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

    Jan. 17, 2019
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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.”

    Jan. 17, 2019
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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 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

    Jan. 11, 2019
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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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    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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    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