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Older Cars Fare Poorly in Australasian Crash Tests
The analysis of vehicles in the region comprising Australia, New Zealand and Melanesia shows that while older models built before 2000 account for just 20% of the registered vehicle fleet, but are involved in 33% of fatal crashes.
By Alan Harman • May 18, 2017 -
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Intelligence Quotient
The ins and outs of competitive intelligence: How companies can work to protect their own interests while getting an edge on the competition.
By Steve Ward • May 18, 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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Calling a Spade a Spade, and a CUV an SUV
Many CUV buyers think they bought SUVs, and automakers are fine with letting them believe that.
By Steven Finlay • May 18, 2017 -
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Japanese-Vehicle Sales Spat Goes to Cambodian Court
Tan Chong Motor says its subsidiary ETCM signed a distribution deal for the exclusive right to distribute completely-built-up Nissan vehicles in Cambodia. Tan Chong says it took over the distributorship from Denmark-based Kjaer Group, which previously had named Narita Motorcare its non-exclusive dealer for Nissan vehicles.
By Alan Harman • May 17, 2017 -
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First Car Busted for Speeding Featured at U.K. Show
Mercedes dealer Walter Arnold was traveling 8 mph, four times the speed limit, and was chased down by a policeman on a bicycle. The law at the time limited cars to 2 mph and required a man waving a red flag walk ahead of them.
By Alan Harman • May 17, 2017 -
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American Axle Plans Quantum Leap Forward
American Axle, a longtime producer of rear axles for trucks, is reinventing itself as a developer and builder of highly efficient and electric drivelines for rear-, front- and all-wheel-drive applications.
By Bob Gritzinger • May 16, 2017 -
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Chinese CUV Gets Enthusiastic Reception in Korea
The Chinese government is backing a boycott of Korean-made vehicles, but in Korea demand for Chinese automaker BAIC’s Kenbo 600 is outstripping supply and imports are being increased.
By Vince Courtenay • May 12, 2017 -
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Canada Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks Up 17.4% in April
All medium-duty trucks post double-digit gains in April.
By Amy Alexander • May 11, 2017 -
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Eyes Drawn to Chevy’s Equinox Ad
The brand’s “For Everybody, Everywhere” commercial drew nearly 160 million impressions for the week.
By WardsAuto Staff • May 11, 2017 -
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More Chinese Taking Second Look at Secondhand Cars
China is the world’s largest new-vehicle market, but used-car sales are relatively small. They are expected to take off in the next few years as inventories rise and consumers become more comfortable buying secondhand vehicles.
By Alysha Webb • May 10, 2017 -
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Rising Automobile Debt Foreshadows Impending Credit Crisis
Longer-term loans are helping consumers buy cars now, but they could take their toll on industry profitability down the road if automakers and lenders don’t find ways to reverse the trend in borrowing.
By Eric Totaro • May 8, 2017 -
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Fuel Economy Index Shows Slow Improvement in April
Average car fuel economy grew 0.1%, and light trucks improved 2.2%.
By Erin Sunde • May 5, 2017 -
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Newest Lotus Ready to Tackle Track or Cruise Streets
“Unlike some rivals’ cars, this is something that really can drive to a track, set the fastest lap and take the win before heading home. It’s supremely usable, yet outrageously fast,” Lotus CEO Jean-Marc Gales says.
By Alan Harman • May 4, 2017 -
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April U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Continue Year-to-Date Slide
April marked the second straight month that some previously strong truck segments recorded slower demand on a year-over-year basis.
By Haig Stoddard • May 2, 2017 -
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April 2017 U.S. LV Sales Thread: Industry Hit 16.8 Million SAAR
(SUMMARY) U.S. automakers reported 1.42 million light-vehicle sales in April.
By Erin Sunde • May 2, 2017 -
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Ram Carries FCA Load
FCA US saw overall volume drop as the automaker works to deliver new products to replace the cars and small CUVs disappearing from dealer lots.
By Bob Gritzinger • May 2, 2017 -
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Hidebound No More
French supplier Lectra is taking bold steps to change the way leather and other automotive interior fabrics are cut, using forward-looking processes designed to save up to $350 per vehicle interior.
By Bob Gritzinger • May 2, 2017 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – April 2017
Coal Strike Impact; Continental Motors Soars; All-New Monarch Starts; Taunus for U.S.; Domestic Small Cars; Convertible Share Steady; The Fin Is In; Record Import Sales; Volvo safety Seat; Detroit Patents Feared; Electric Car Coming; Cavalier a Sellout; Ford Keeps Aerostar; VW Eyes U.S. Diesels
April 28, 2017 -
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Ex-Dealership Salesmen Create Leading-Edge Tech Firm
For automotiveMastermind, predictive analytics gets personal when big data meet dealership management systems.
By Steve Finlay • April 24, 2017 -
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Virtual Sales Assistant Lends Hand in Service Drive
Developer Conversica says its artificial-intelligence software has helped boost sales in the showroom and now will seek to do the same for dealership service departments.
By David Zoia Editor • April 21, 2017 -
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How to Combat U.S. Sales Plateau
Providing a seamless service experience for the customer can give automobile dealers an endless avenue of profitability.
By Jim Roche • April 20, 2017 -
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Consumer Trust in Automated Tech Waning, Gen Z Embracing Mobility
The results of J.D. Power’s third annual Tech Choice study reveal a declining interest in automated tech by all generations save for Gen Y.
April 18, 2017 -
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WardsAuto Editors Win Prestigious Neal Award
The winning package included a trio of emerging technology stories focused on light-vehicle fuel efficiency and high-end infotainment.
By WardsAuto Staff • April 18, 2017 -
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Russia Eyes Automaker Investment Contracts
Expiration of the current tit-for-tat of local assembly in return for state benefits, which was established a decade ago, begins next year and concludes in 2019.
By Eugene Gerden • April 18, 2017 -
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U.S. Heavy-Duty Trucks Down 26.2% in March
With double-digit losses in Class 8, U.S. medium- and heavy-duty trucks drop 12.9%.
By Amy Alexander • April 13, 2017
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