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Quick Reconditioning Spurs More Sales at Higher Profits
If a dealer’s goal is to turn used-car inventory in 30 days, half that time can’t be gobbled up by reconditioning.
By Dennis McGinn • May 19, 2016 -
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CR-V Sales Softening Amid More Aggressive Competition
For the first time in six years, the RAV4 outsold the CR-V in January through April, 106,274 to 100,101, registering an 18.2% 4-month increase against the CR-V’s 2.4% decline.
May 13, 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.S. Big Trucks Down 8% in April
Heavy trucks continued a steep decline, while medium-duty sales rose.
By Erin Sunde • May 12, 2016 -
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Are You Ready for Overhaul of Overtime?
If you haven’t developed an action plan to address the new regulations, now is the time, because once implemented upcoming new regulations will have a seismic effect on budgets, culture and, of course, liability.
By Chris Anderson and Roger Scruggs • May 11, 2016 -
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LeEco, Faraday: Connected Cars, Connected Companies
The LeSEE project involving Faraday Future and LeEco will draw upon the variable platform architecture developed by Faraday Future for two different electric vehicles, one for the mass market and one for the luxury segment.
By Alysha Webb • May 10, 2016 -
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Researchers Slam Spainʼs Cash-for-Clunkers Schemes
The researchers conclude the net negative impact of the 2000E Plan in environmental terms was €300 million. The authors and some other analysts consider it likely other cash-for-clunkers schemes have had similar negative results.
By Jorge Palacios • May 9, 2016 -
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BASF Color Outlook Merges Perspectives
The coating supplier’s color predictions are informed by global trends in fashion, architecture and textiles, as well as economic, technological and societal shifts.
By James M. Amend • May 5, 2016 -
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Sensor Technology Red-Flags Tire, Hose, Seal Failure
The technology uses a sensor that can predict up to two weeks in advance when a tire or hose is compromised and in danger of failing.
By Alan Harman • May 2, 2016 -
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Boomers Wary of Self-Driving Cars, But Not Their Kids
Gen Y, comprised of about 80 million people, is the largest generation in history and is predicted to become the largest vehicle buying segment in the next two or three years.
April 29, 2016 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – April 2016
New Crosley; Parts Suppliers March, Coal Strike Threatens; Revised Metropolitan; 'Revolutionary' Firebird II; Tech Center Unveiled; Chrysler Turbine Car; Voluntary Safety Sought; Air Cooled Seats; '91 Models Cheaper; Lordstown Three-Crew; Pontiac Ends 6000
April 26, 2016 -
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Forecast: April Sales to Return to 17 Million SAAR Trend
A record-high April volume will result in a 17.6 million seasonally adjusted rate of sales.
By Erin Sunde • April 22, 2016 -
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Mitsubishi Scandal Prompts Call for Emissions Testing in Oz
AAA CEO Michael Bradley says the revelation Mitsubishi falsified fuel-consumption data underscores the urgent need for the Australian government to fund or undertake independent testing.
By Alan Harman • April 21, 2016 -
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Magic Mushrooms: Fungi May Help Make Better Batteries, Researchers Say
Purdue University says carbon fibers derived from a sustainable source – a type of wild mushroom modified with nanoparticles – outperform conventional graphite electrodes for lithium-ion batteries.
By Alan Harman • April 21, 2016 -
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More Than Ever, CUVs Seen as Long-Term Trend
“I don’t think (CUV growth is) a temporary change. I don’t think that’s driven by gas prices, it’s driven by lifestyles,” says Hyundai U.S. CEO Dave Zuchowski.
April 21, 2016 -
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Ssangyong Readies Tivoli Air Assault on China Market
After its successful late-March debut in Korea and some foreign markets, Ssangyong will launch the new model following its China debut at the Beijing Motor Show.
By Vince Courtenay • April 20, 2016 -
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Racing Heritage Built Into Aston Martin Vantage GT-8
The car, limited to global production of just 150 units, draws heavily on the British manufacturer’s racing experience, from its victory at 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959, to wins in GT3 and GT4 categories.
By Paul Myles • April 19, 2016 -
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Varroc Pushes Adaptive Drive Beam for U.S.
Studies show ADB improves visibility 98 ft. at speeds of 45 mph, giving a driver 1.3 seconds more time to react to obstacles in the road, Varroc says.
April 15, 2016 -
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Tivoli Air Giving Embattled Ssangyong Breathing Room
For the first quarter, 17,354 units of all Tivoli models, including the Tivoli Air (XLV and XLV Air in export markets) were sold globally, up 23.3% from like-2015. The Tivoli brand accounted for 48.4% of Ssangyong’s 33,666 worldwide LV sales in the quarter.
By Vince Courtenay • April 15, 2016 -
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U.S. Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Down 10% in March
The medium-duty sector was saved by gains in Class 4-6.The medium-duty sector was saved by gains in Class 4-6.
By Erin Sunde • April 13, 2016 -
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‘Real People’ Desires Vs. ‘Tech Geek’ Assumptions
Some traits may be good, some bad but “they are what (Americans) are articulating” about themselves, says design executive Jeff DeBoer.
By Steve Finlay • April 13, 2016 -
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French Connection Nurturing Morocco’s Auto Industry
“The proximity of France and Morocco allows the development of a local industry with the creation of direct and indirect local jobs,” a Renault spokesman says. “It supports certain activities in Europe such as R&D.”
By Elizia Volkmann • April 12, 2016 -
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U.K. Accounts for 1,000 of 3,500 RHD Mustang Sales
The right-hand-drive Mustang, built at Ford’s Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan, has been on sale in the U.K. since late last year.
By Alan Harman • April 4, 2016 -
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Scion Commercial Tops Most Engaging Ads Rankings
The Scion ad switches places with last week’s No.1 commercial, a Mazda spot set to the Patsy Cline classic “Back in Baby’s Arms.”
By WardsAuto Staff • March 30, 2016 -
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Penton’s IoT Institute in Education Collaboration
Partnership to educate industry on the Internet of Things concept of connectivity.
By WardsAuto Staff • March 29, 2016 -
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Search & Destroy & Move Those A4s
Unlike his acknowledged role model Jim Morrison, who rejected Buick’s request to use the Doors’ “Light My Fire” in a commercial circa 1967, Iggy never has had misgivings about his music being used as a capitalist tool, at least not publicly.
By J.R. Irwin • March 29, 2016
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