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New-Car Deliveries Off to Hot 2016 Start in U.K.
Alternative-fuel vehicle sales rose 32.1% year-on-year and accounted for a record 3.6% of the market.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 8, 2016 -
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Iffy Infrastructure Tests Future of Self-Drivers in Spain
Bosch says its fully autonomous vehicle technology could be ready by 2025. Whether the required infrastructure, which will cost at least €3 billion ($3.4 billion), will be ready by then remains to be seen.
By Jorge Palacios • Feb. 8, 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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U.K. Car Production Hits 10-Year High in 2015
The economic recovery in Europe, the U.K.’s biggest trading partner, boosted demand for U.K.-built cars 11.3% in 2015 and now accounts for 57.5% of all car exports from the region.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 5, 2016 -
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New Zealand Sees Best January as Sales Rise
Toyota continued its New Zealand market dominance, starting the year with sales of 2,243 units for a 19% market share.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 5, 2016 -
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Be Safe: Unpair Your Phone, Experts Say
Cyber security became a top priority for the auto industry last summer when two researchers wirelessly hacked into a Jeep Cherokee and took control of steering, the transmission and brakes. The stunt was for demonstration purposes.
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Where Did Scion Slip? Let Me Count the Ways
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.I’ve been covering Scion nearly as long as it’s been around and as much as I wanted to believe it could be the comeback kid, the brand strug...
By Christie Schweinsberg Blogger • Feb. 3, 2016 -
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SUVs Drive Oz January New-Vehicle Sales Up 2.7%
For the first time, no Australian-made car made the list of top 10 best-selling vehicles. The Holden Commodore led the local pack with 1,242 units, good for only 15th place.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 3, 2016 -
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January U.S. Light Vehicle Sales Start 2016 With Strong Results
The major market shift to trucks continued in 2016 with light-truck penetration recording a January record of 58.7%.
By Haig Stoddard • Feb. 2, 2016 -
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Second Guessing Big Trends for Connected Car in 2016
We asked some of the industry's big thinkers for their predictions for 2016.
By Susan Kuchinskas • Feb. 1, 2016 -
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Designers Giugiaro Back With Independent Studio
Giorgetto and son Fabrizio Giugiaro are said to be at work on three different car projects for unnamed automakers.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 1, 2016 -
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Aisin Ambitions on Display Along With Products at NAIAS
The Japanese supplier eyes growth in five technology areas. Its North American operations are expected to play a key role.
By Roger Schreffler • Feb. 1, 2016 -
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It’s Land Rover Defender’s Last Stand as Long Production Run Ends
What began as simply a line drawing in the sand went on to become one of the world’s most iconic 4x4s, earning the accolade of being the most versatile vehicle on the planet.
By Alan Harman • Jan. 29, 2016 -
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After 61 Years, Ssangyong Reviving Kaiser Name
Korea’s Ssangyong, thought to be a goner by many analysts, is bringing the Kaiser name back to label the successor vehicle to its fullsize luxury sedan, the Chairman W.
By Vince Courtenay • Jan. 29, 2016 -
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Hella Develops Illuminating Way to Warn Drivers
“If a bell is ringing, what does it really tell you? It doesn’t tell you where to look,” says Kristian Doscher.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 29, 2016 -
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Sluggish Car Demand Keeping North American Plants from 100% Capacity
Several plants building cars will stay below full capacity, even with light-vehicle sales expected to continue hefty year-over-year gains in the first six months of 2016.
By Haig Stoddard • Jan. 28, 2016 -
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OEM-Backed Startup Deploys New Catalyst Technology
SDCmaterials, a 12-year-old Tempe, AZ-based company, will supply its catalytic formulation to Car Sound, a manufacturer of catalysts and catalytic converters for the aftermarket.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 26, 2016 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – January 2016
New Packard Coming; '42 Auto Show Cancelled;Plymouth Fury Bows; Softer Colors, Packard's Predictor; 2.0 Million trucks Near; MGB GT Unveiled; Emissions Controls on Tap; More Vinyl Roofs; Sales falter; Saturn Late; Iraq War Looms; Syclone Takes Off
Jan. 22, 2016 -
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Forecast: January SAAR Set to Reach 10-Year High
Less pull-ahead of sales in December allowed dealers to remain well-stocked going into January.
By Erin Sunde • Jan. 22, 2016 -
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How Auto Marketers Can Attract Millennials
Young people are visiting car dealerships but their buying habits differ from their elders.
By Ben Sarmiento • Jan. 20, 2016 -
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Analysts See More Rough Road for Russian Car Sales
Analysts forecast no more than 1.2 million new-car sales this year, down 25% from 2015, the third straight year the market declined. Some predict the market will not fully recover before 2019 or 2020.
By Eugene Gerden • Jan. 19, 2016 -
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Canada Class 4-8 Truck Sales Fall in December
All weight classes posted year-over-year declines in December.
By Erin Sunde • Jan. 15, 2016 -
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Cruze Hatch Makes Chevy Feel So Young
The kicker is the 47.2 cu. ins. of available cargo space with the rear seats folded, providing the versatility younger, active people like.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 11, 2016 -
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Titan Warrior Concept Breaks Cover
The concept truck is based on a standard-wheelbase Titan XD Crew Cab. It has the same overall length, but is almost 3 ins. taller and 6 ins. wider.
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Sport Model Boosts Fusion’s Mid-Cycle Makeover
Ford gives its Fusion midsize model a big power boost for ’17, offering a 2.7L twin-turbo V-6 in the new Sport.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 11, 2016 -
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ZF Moving Regional HQ to Livonia, MI
As TRW, with its electronics, chassis, safety and steering systems, comes together with driveline specialist ZF, engineers from both sides are collaborating on ideas for more than 400 products that might be possible from the new organization.
Jan. 10, 2016
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