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MBS Conference Opens With Memories of Sergio Marchionne
The late FCA CEO is remembered for provocative quotes and saving Chrysler.
By Steven Finlay • July 30, 2018 -
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Tomato Patches Replace Parking Lots in New Mobility Age?
IDEO’s Danny Stillion says imagine a multi-purpose vehicle for an assortment of people who would share it and experience it in their own ways. Moreover, the vehicle would sense their wants and needs.
By Steven Finlay • July 30, 2018 -
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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Some Americans More Likely Than Others to Buy Chinese Cars
Chinese brand awareness is practically non-existent among U.S. consumers, according to an Autolist survey.
By Steven Finlay • July 24, 2018 -
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Semiconductor Maker Marvell Adds EMC Lab to North American Arsenal
The new lab, located on Marvell’s Santa Clara campus, will allow the semiconductor producer to ensure electromagnetic interference from both internal electronic control units and external sources are prevented.
By David Zoia Editor • July 24, 2018 -
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As Automation Expands, Driver Error Persists
At this phase in the development of vehicle automation technologies, and underscored by the persistence of driver error, automakers, suppliers and retailers continue to face significant litigation risk.
By Jeff Soble and Katlin C. Cravatta • July 24, 2018 -
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Workers at Indiana FCA Complex Authorize Strike
UAW Local 685, which represents 3,000 workers at five separate Kokomo plants that build virtually all the transmissions used in FCA vehicles built in North America, authorize the strike after bargainers failed to resolve health and safety issues at the complex.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 24, 2018 -
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J.D. Power, Harman Will Garner Car Consumer Insights in New Way
The goal is for the auto industry to use the collected data to enrich customer experiences, better solve problems and identify what consumers want from their increasingly automated vehicles.
By Steven Finlay • July 23, 2018 -
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Once a Child in a Violent Land, Now He’s an American Executive
Serge Vartanov talks his early life, AutoGravity’s progess, fellow Millennials and their impact on businesses’ social responsibility.
By Steven Finlay • July 18, 2018 -
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Special-Edition Mustang Honors RAF’s U.S. Pilots in WWII
The one-of-a-kind Mustang takes inspiration from the RAF Eagle Squadrons that flew over the fields of Goodwood nearly 80 years ago. The squadrons included American volunteer pilots who fought in the skies over northern Europe before the U.S. entered World War II.
By Alan Harman • July 16, 2018 -
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Boom in Global All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Demand Forecast to Continue
In the U.S., 15 brands now sell more vehicles with AWD than 2-wheel drive, a new study reveals. China is expected to surpass Japan as the No.2 builder of AWD vehicles in 2020, but the U.S. will remain No.1 by far through 2025.
By Bob Gritzinger • July 12, 2018 -
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Industry Better Prepared to Adapt in Downturn
Like the occasional discordant pop of a misfiring cylinder, there are some signs that the purring engine of economic success may be starting to sputter: Growth is slowing, inventories are climbing and vehicle discounts are up.
By Brandon Stallard • July 10, 2018 -
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Automatic Crash-Alert System Implemented in Japan
D-Call Net uses vehicle connectivity technology to estimate the probability of fatal and serious injuries by automatically analyzing data from both vehicles in an accident based on data from about 2.8 million accidents in Japan.
By Alan Harman • July 5, 2018 -
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Trump’s Tariffs Would Kill Auto Sales and Save U.S. Jobs
Higher import tariffs would hurt automakers, suppliers, dealers and consumers, but they would protect manufacturing jobs in the U.S.
By John McElroy • July 5, 2018 -
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China’s Auto Sector Facing New U.S. Tariffs
Equipment covered by the new duties authorized today and expected to take effect soon include petroleum, diesel and electric cars, vans and buses. Chinese retaliatory duties are expected soon.
By Keith Nuthall • July 2, 2018 -
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Tariffs to Make America Safe Again? Hogwash!
The need for tariffs on European brands is just not supported by the sales and production data.
By Warren P. Browne • June 29, 2018 -
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Auto Industry Faces Steep AI Learning Curve
A new study by Wards Intelligence finds some OEMs further ahead in raising their AI expertise than others and shows each taking slightly nuanced approaches to securing AI talent.
By James M. Amend • June 28, 2018 -
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Aston Martin Racing Inspires New 4-Door Sports Car
At the heart of the Rapide AMR is a naturally aspirated V-12 drawing much of its technology and character from the Aston Martin Vantage GT12.
June 27, 2018 -
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New eMobility Business Plays to Eaton’s Strengths
eMobility is a combination of products, expertise and global production capabilities from Eaton’s electrical and vehicle businesses designed to serve passenger-car, commercial-vehicle and off-highway customers.
June 26, 2018 -
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A World of Opportunity for the Automotive Aftermarket
The automotive aftermarket parts industry is expected to see global sales grow by 6% over the next seven years as the need for parts worldwide increases. Smart companies should be working now to earn a piece of that business.
By Darryl Barber • June 25, 2018 -
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China Hits U.S. Auto Sector With Retaliatory Duties
The 25% retaliatory duties announced by China cover a wide range of U.S. exports of cars, SUVs and off-road vehicles, including hybrids and electric autos.
By Keith Nuthall • June 18, 2018 -
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U.K. Auto-Industry Leaders Demand Clear Policies
Jaguar Land Rover Managing Director Jeremy Hicks told delegates to the annual CDX auto-dealer conference that the government’s lack of clear policy on emissions and taxation is causing consumers to hold off their next car purchase and is directly responsible for falling car sales.
By Alan Harman • June 13, 2018 -
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Purdue, U.K. University Team Up to Build Supercar
The Viperia Berus cars assembled at Purdue will be sold in the U.S. and Asia and are expected to be available in November. Keating Supercars plans to ramp up production to about 100 units models a year over the next 12 to 18 months.
By Alan Harman • June 13, 2018 -
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OEMs’ Subscription Plans Could Revolutionize Auto Industry
On first blush, BMW’s first tier $2,000 per month service may look like a disconnected price point. Perhaps, more judicious consumers will run the numbers and be intrigued.
By DoShik Wood • June 12, 2018 -
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PSA Group Making Most of European SUV, CUV Demand
The French automaker currently boasts 11 light-utility vehicles across its five brands – Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall – together representing 250,000 registrations in Europe in first-quarter 2018.
By Paul Myles • June 12, 2018 -
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Buying a New Car is Exciting – or Should Be
I could not believe how excited I was to buy a brand-new car, but what I had to go through just about killed my enthusiasm.
By John McElroy • June 11, 2018
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