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Good Salespeople Don’t Sell, They Help Customers Buy
Employees have the ability to adopt an attitude. In every instance, the attitude a person chooses becomes reality.
By Richard Libin • March 23, 2017 -
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Aerospace and Automotive Crossing Paths
Lightweighting, advanced technology application and managing a complicated supply chain are among the topics to be explored at an upcoming conference bringing these two industries together.
By WardsAuto Staff • March 21, 2017 -
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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Experts Envision More Ride Sharing, Fewer Drivers
By 2050, 70% of survey respondents believe, the majority of vehicles used commercially for ride- and car-sharing in the U.S. will be zero-emissions, including battery, plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell electric vehicles.
By Alan Harman • March 21, 2017 -
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Three Ways Trump Presidency to Affect Auto Industry
There are pluses and minuses for automakers and dealers in new president’s agenda.
By Vic Lance • March 17, 2017 -
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Trade Issues Color Mexico Car-Paint Makers’ Outlook
The Mexican paint industry overall reported an annual growth rate of nearly 2.5% in 2016, while 2017 year-on-year growth is expected to be just 1.2%. Part of the reason is the weakening of the Mexican peso since Donald Trump, a harsh critic of existing U.S. trade agreements, became U.S. president.
By Elizabeth Machuca • March 15, 2017 -
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Give Up Driving? Not in My Lifetime
The new cars rolling off assembly lines today will not be completely off the road until 2037.
By John McElroy • March 14, 2017 -
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U.S. Fuel Economy Up in February
Light trucks dominated the market, but all alternative-power types showed small gains in share.
By Erin Sunde • March 14, 2017 -
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When It Comes to Standardization, It Helps to Have Some Rules
Despite their best efforts at standardization, many process owners know their “standard” processes often don’t meet the requirements of those expected to apply them. If these processes can’t be applied, they may as well not exist.
By Ivan Seselj • March 10, 2017 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – February 2017
Playboy Unveiled; Ford Imports U.K. Cars; GM, Ford Splits Proposed; Fewer Exports Seen; Record Stockpile Coming; Ford Plant Closures; Audio 'Explosion'; Hot AMX; Lincoln Mark III Bows; More Explorers; GM-NBC Settle; VW Courts Lopez; Magna Sets JV
By Al Binder • Feb. 24, 2017 -
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Canadian, EU Auto Industries Welcome Trade Pact
Tariffs on all Canada-built vehicles, including 10% on automobiles, will be phased out over seven years or, for certain types of vehicles, sooner than that. The agreement also will eliminate the EU’s 4.5% tariff on Canada-made auto parts.
By Sara Lewis • Feb. 24, 2017 -
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UAW President Williams Takes Trump’s Side on Trade
Over the years, the union has maintained a running critique of NAFTA as automakers and suppliers have moved work to Mexico to capitalize on lower wages and looser regulations than are in place in the U.S.
By Joseph Szczesny • Feb. 17, 2017 -
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Coachbuilders Ready to Wow Crowds at Geneva Show
The Italdesign supercar is said to have much in common with the Audi R8/Lamborghini Huracan and reflects the design vision and language of Filippo Perini, who moved to the fledgling automaker from parent company Lamborghini.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 15, 2017 -
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I Drove a Chinese Car; American Auto Workers Have Reason to Worry
Poor quality that would hamper sales and brand acceptance is what many expected from the first made-in-China light vehicles sold in the U.S. Not a $50,000 near-luxury CUV.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Feb. 15, 2017 -
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Self-Driving Cars Will Save Lives But Require Reprogramming Nation
That the majority of Americans still fear autonomous-vehicle technology means transforming their habits and reprogramming a nation.
By Michal Stencl • Feb. 14, 2017 -
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New Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer Lightens Up
A comprehensive lightweighting program compensates for new high-tech features including all-wheel-drive with torque vectoring and 8-speed automatic transmission.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 10, 2017 -
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Mustang Buyers Warming to Makeover
Ford’s restyled ’18 Mustang is garnering mixed reactions, but the company says that’s to be expected whenever an icon is reshaped. Overall, Ford says the customer base is diversifying and expanding with Millennials and globally.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 9, 2017 -
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Which Comes First in Customer Reviews, the Car Dealership or the Salesperson?
DealerRater asked people using its website, “Are you referring the dealership or the salesperson?”
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 9, 2017 -
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U.K. Market Posts Best January Result Since 2005
Sales of gasoline-powered light vehicles rose 8.9% last month, while diesel deliveries fell 4.3% and alternatively fueled vehicles sold at a rate 19.9% ahead of like-2016.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 8, 2017 -
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Two Tidbits From CES
It was comforting for me to hear several experts predict hack-proof cars are right around the corner. And it was eye-opening to hear the cost of electric-vehicle batteries are coming down far faster than anyone expected.
By John McElroy • Feb. 7, 2017 -
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U.S. Fuel Economy Up in January update from February 2017
All alternative-power types showed small gains in share, with PHEVs and EVs doubling share.
By Erin Sunde • Feb. 7, 2017 -
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North American Capacity Utilization to Dip in 2017 Despite Higher Production
Despite an expected sales downturn, production will rise in 2017 due to added capacity and increased export output.
By Haig Stoddard • Feb. 6, 2017 -
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Record January U.S. Inventory Portends Robust February Sales
Among automakers, how market leader General Motors deals with rising inventory will have the biggest impact on whether February sales rise or fall.
By Haig Stoddard • Feb. 6, 2017 -
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The Big Story: Behind the Scenes of the F&I Innovator of Year Contest
With a $25,000 prize on the line, enterprising Northwood University students go for it.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 6, 2017 -
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Euro NCAP Testing Saving Lives, Backers Say
Thatcham Research, which conducts U.K. crash tests for Euro NCAP, estimates that advances driven by rigorous testing have helped deliver a 63% reduction in car occupants killed and seriously injured annually since 1997.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 2, 2017 -
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Chinese Manufacturing Opposite What Expected; Time to End 50/50 JV
Pricey, well-appointed luxury cars may be what Chinese manufacturers start with here, while more reciprocity is needed between U.S. and China investment rules.
Feb. 2, 2017
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