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McLaren to Reveal New-Gen Super Series at Geneva
The vehicle, the first of 15 new cars to be built as part of the U.K. supercar manufacturer’s Track22 Business Plan, is McLaren’s first replacement of a product family.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 6, 2017 -
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December Surge Lifts 2016 Sales to Record 17.5 Million Units
An indicator of where much of the December incentive push was focused was the somewhat better results in cars when compared with the first 11 months of 2016.
By Haig Stoddard • Jan. 4, 2017 -
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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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FCA Conceives Futuristic Minivan For Millennial Parents
FCA reveals its vision of the fifth-generation of family transportation (following station wagon, minivan, SUV and CUV) at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 3, 2017 -
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Perils and Promises of Social Media During a Recall
The most important step in initiating a recall over social media is having an established plan before you need it. Typically this means designating a social media rapid-response team that can develop all messaging related to the recall and conduct outreach to the appropriate social channels.
By Martin Dowdall • Dec. 29, 2016 -
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EU Moves Toward Testing Auto Emissions in Real World
The European Union is overseeing how automakers move away from relying on laboratory tests of vehicle emissions, which can conflict with measurements of pollutants under real-world driving conditions.
By Liz Newmark • Dec. 27, 2016 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – December 2016
Studebaker Seeks Empire; New Jeep Models; Auto Payrolls at New High; 1957 Production Up; New T'bird Unveiled; 'Sensational' Chrysler Auto-Pilot; Toyota Aims for No. 2; '68 Safety, Smog Costs; AMC, Gulton EV; Toyota-GM J-car Talks; Camaro redesigned; Alfa Struggles
By Al Binder • Dec. 22, 2016 -
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December Light-Vehicle Sales to Push U.S. Market to New Record
There’s good chance automakers propel December above expectations by boosting incentives and advertising during the holiday period.
By Haig Stoddard • Dec. 22, 2016 -
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Why Aren’t More People Buying Green?
If you can plug in your iPhone and iPad, you can plug in your car, folks. It really is that easy. And in the case of hybrid Accord and Elantra Eco, there is no plugging in necessary. And the latter costs just $20,000, a price that’s not scary at all.
Dec. 19, 2016 -
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Luxury Sports Car Maker McLaren Builds 10,000th Unit
This year is McLaren’s third year of profitability since its 2010 relaunch as an independent manufacturer and it is on target to almost double its sales from 1,654 units in 2015 to more than 3,000 this year.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 15, 2016 -
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European Automakers Seek Quicker Anti-Dumping Action
One key issue is that China is about to gain market-economy status within World Trade Organization disputes, which would prevent the EU from assuming the real cost of Chinese exports when deciding whether to impose anti-dumping duties.
By Andrew Burnyeat • Dec. 15, 2016 -
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U.S. Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Plunge
Four of the five weight classes drop in sales.
By Amy Howes • Dec. 13, 2016 -
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Auto Issues to Intersect Under New DOT Chief Chao
The relationship between an inside-the-Beltway veteran and those insidersʼ sworn adversary could be intriguing, particularly for the auto industry.
By J.R. Irwin • Dec. 9, 2016 -
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Tight Squeeze in Parking Lots Bumps Up U.K. Mishaps
A study lists the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and BMW X5 among the vehicles longer and wider than the dimensions outlined by the U.K. government before the SUV boom.
By Alan Harman • Nov. 29, 2016 -
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Shift to CVT Gearboxes Coming Up on 30th Anniversary
Other automakers and suppliers have followed Nissan’s lead, first with CVTs and then with dual-clutch transmissions and higher-gear automatics.
By Roger Schreffler • Nov. 29, 2016 -
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London Motor Show Gets Return Engagement for 2017
Organizers consider this year’s event a huge success, with more than 25,000 people in attendance.
By Alan Harman • Nov. 28, 2016 -
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ʼTis the Season as Holiday Spots Dominate Automotive Ads List
Four of this week’s top five commercials have a holiday theme.
By WardsAuto Staff • Nov. 23, 2016 -
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NextEV Reveals Hypercar, Plans for Volume Model
In taking the wraps of the new NIO EP9, company co-founder William Li promises there also soon will be a mass-market offering to join the stunning totally Chinese-constructed vehicle that will go into production next year.
By Paul Myles • Nov. 23, 2016 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – November 2016
1947 Sales Up; 5.0 Million Output Seen; Polaroid Lighting; Record '58 Coverage; Pontiac, Buick Imports; 1967 Import Record; Ford Resumes Output; New Tire Rules; Triumph TR-250 Bows; Corolla Coming; Future of GM; MVMA Ousts Members; Allante Dropped; IVHS Coming
By Al Binder • Nov. 22, 2016 -
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Forecast November U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Leave Potential for Record Year
November-December projections point to 2016 sales volume ending slightly above 17.4 million units, barely topping 2015’s record of 17.396 million.
By Haig Stoddard • Nov. 21, 2016 -
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The Hard Drive: Protecting Against Cyberattacks
Automakers and suppliers must get familiar with cybersecurity best practices, including need-to-knows such as the risk of personal liability for cyberattacks and standard risk-management strategies and techniques.
By Brian Balow and Bill Rosin • Nov. 17, 2016 -
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Fake Wheels Pose Danger Beyond Failing Pothole Test
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries says tests revealed significant defects such as pores and cavities visible even to the naked eye.
By Alan Harman • Nov. 16, 2016 -
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In a Week, Auto Industry’s Outlook Becomes ‘Little Less Certain’
A potential easing of regulations would come “far sooner” than an immigration crackdown or a NAFTA overhaul under the Trump Admin., NADA’s chief economist predicts.
Nov. 15, 2016 -
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Bigger Mini Countryman to Take Stage in LA
For the first time, an electrification option will be available with the Mini Cooper S E Countryman. The plug-in hybrid allows for pure electric driving up to 78 mph and has an all-electric range of 25 miles
By James M. Amend • Nov. 10, 2016 -
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New Vauxhall Plant Focuses on Blue-Light Specials
Vauxhall is the leading supplier to U.K. police fleets with a 70% share of the segment. Everything at the Luton plant is done in-house, from testing to converting and even remarketing of decommissioned vehicles.
By Alan Harman • Nov. 9, 2016 -
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Spanish Car Exporters Look Beyond European Union
Spanish automakers are looking to markets outside the European Union in part to avoid the effects of EU currency fluctuations that can raise the price of exported cars.
By Jorge Palacios • Nov. 7, 2016
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