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Ram’s September Surprise Could Ignite Truck War
Ram overtaking the Chevrolet Silverado for second place in light-truck sales in September, combined with growing pickup inventories, may be a harbinger of an all-out truck sales war in last-quarter 2016.
By Bob Gritzinger • Oct. 17, 2016 -
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Canada Class 4-8 Sales Down in September
Four of the five weight classes recorded double-digit losses.
By Erin Sunde • Oct. 12, 2016 -
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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Stelvio CUV Next Up in Alfa’s Revival Effort
The Stelvio shares its platform with the Giulia and will offer diesel and gasoline engines ranging in output from 134 hp to 503 hp.
By Giancarlo Perini • Oct. 11, 2016 -
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More Flair Needed in Infotainment, Designer Says
Nearly all infotainment systems look alike, Pocketsquare Design co-founder Dave Lyon says, meaning car manufacturers are missing an opportunity to wow buyers and establish distinctive brand identities.
By David Zoia Editor • Oct. 4, 2016 -
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Cars to Make Comeback in Battle Over Connectivity
Industry insiders and analysts say smartphones ultimately will be relied on less for in-vehicle connectivity as cars add more robust computing capacity and capability.
By David Zoia Editor • Oct. 4, 2016 -
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Ram Riding High in Texas
In keeping with a tradition it started to offer a Texas-exclusive truck, FCA’s Ram brand rolls out the ’17 1500 Lone Star Silver Edition, featuring special trim elements and unique badging.
By Bob Gritzinger • Sept. 29, 2016 -
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Chicago Dealers Report Sales Drop as Car Demand Weakens
Of the five best-selling vehicle segments, four were CUVs or SUVs and fullsize trucks were the other.
By Jim Mateja • Sept. 28, 2016 -
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ZF, TRW Make Powerhouse Technology Team
In the year since ZF acquired TRW, the two automotive suppliers have combined to flex their complementary technology muscle across a wide range of chassis, safety and driver-assistance systems.
By Bob Gritzinger • Sept. 28, 2016 -
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Looking Back on Half-Century of Camaro Camaraderie
While the Mustang set a first-year sales record of 417,000 that still stands, Camaro in its initial year sold a respectable 220,906. Through seven months this year Mustang led 72,530-42,354 as passenger cars in general have slipped.
By David C. Smith • Sept. 21, 2016 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – September 2016
Cortez Car Coming; Playboy Reaches Market; Carburetor Shortage; Writers Praise Edsel; UAW Boosts Strike Fund; Buick Limited Returns; Unique IH Pickup; Ford Struck; Import Sales records; Allegro II Unveiled; Costly GM Strike; LH Cars Recalled; Labeling Bill Nears; GM Names Cherry.
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Car Haulers Reject Second Contract Offer
Kevin Moore, director of the Teamsters’ Carhaul Div. who also is president of Teamsters Local 299 in Detroit, says the union will evaluate all its options, including a strike, slowdown or other “job action” when leaders reconvene next week.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 16, 2016 -
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Canada Big-Truck Sales Down 8.7% in August
A 14.4% drop in Class 8 sales outweighed a 4.1% improvement in medium-duty deliveries.
By Erin Sunde • Sept. 13, 2016 -
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Electronics Giant Harman Building Anti-Hacking Wall
Harman has devised a security framework consisting of a series of layers that protects the car’s head unit from being compromised and used as a portal into the in-vehicle network.
By Alan Harman • Sept. 9, 2016 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – August 2016
Davis Car Due; Ford Contract Dispute;Tucker Stock Halt;Ford Tops Chevy; Accessory Use Jumps; AMC Signs Big Three; Jeep Buys V-6; Big Three Hybrids; Javelin Launching; Plastic cars Coming; Aluminum Taurus; Toyota's Big Pickup; Pontiac sales gain; Audi N.A. Plant
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Pickup Slowdown Leaves Thailand July Sales in Red
After seven months, the Thai market continued edging its way back toward positive territory, down just 0.02% at 429,265 units, with the car market off 9.2% at 153,528 and CV deliveries up 5.7% at 275,737.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 29, 2016 -
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Forecast: U.S. Light Vehicles Sales Weaken in August
The industry will be pulled down by the Detroit Three, which are expected to undersell year-ago by a combined 5.0%.
By Erin Sunde • Aug. 26, 2016 -
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Hemp, Flax Growing as Auto Plastics Building Blocks
A research team at the School of Material Science and Engineering at Australia’s University of New South Wales says it has developed tough material from hemp fibers which have a higher strength-to-weight ratio than steel.
By Mandy Kovacs • Aug. 25, 2016 -
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FCA’s Ram Commercial Operation Pulling Its Weight
Ram Commercial sells fullsize cab-chassis trucks derived from the Ram pickup along with fullsize Pro Master vans and a midsize Pro Master City commercial van derived from Fiat vehicles in Europe.
By Jim Mateja • Aug. 24, 2016 -
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Think Global, Act Local (Motors)
Local Motors has the potential to undo a 120-year-old business model and send everyone back to zero.
By John McElroy • Aug. 18, 2016 -
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Australia Takes Step Toward V2V Communication Network
The Australian Communications and Media Authority says it will set aside the 5.9 GHz band for the vehicle network, known as Co-operative Intelligent Transport Systems.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 15, 2016 -
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Car Dealership Sales Assistant Tiffany Is Cheerful, Helpful and Unreal
The goal of Conversica’s AI system is to engage customers quickly and then connect them with a real salesperson.
By Steve Finlay • Aug. 12, 2016 -
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What to Know About Investing in a Business-Aviation Program
It makes sense for automotive decision-makers to appreciate the advantage of business aviation, to understand the different programs available to them and to familiarize themselves with how to vet and select potential business aviation partners.
By Rick Nini • Aug. 10, 2016 -
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Proposed Deal Hikes Teamsters’ Pay, Retains Benefits
“In my opinion, this is the best money we’re able to get,” says Kevin Moore, director of the Teamsters division representing more than 6,000 car haulers and maintenance workers.
By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 5, 2016 -
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Week’s Most-Engaging Auto Ad Shows Dodge’s Mettle
Subaru is back after a week off the chart, this time grabbing third place with a spot about a boy who breaks everything he touches – except the family’s Subaru.
By WardsAuto Staff • Aug. 4, 2016 -
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Amazing Car Salesman Tells How He Does It
Dennis Tilko could not figure out why he lost a car sale. He made it a point to find out.
By Richard Libin • Aug. 4, 2016
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