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    Mitsubishi Mirage, Outlander Sport Get Design Updates, New Tech

    Both vehicles get new faces and improved interior fabrics, while the Mirage sees a slight bump in horsepower and better handling.

    Nov. 18, 2015
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    Impreza Sedan Concept Unwrapped in Los Angeles

    Much of Subaru’s growth in the past decade has been driven by the U.S. market. However, the Impreza hasn’t been a huge contributor to that growth.

    Nov. 18, 2015
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    Automotive Manufacturing

    Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.

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    Scion Unveils CUV Concept

    Scion is aiming the wildly styled vehicle, which it is billing as the cure for boring SUVs, at “yuccies,” or young urban creatives inspired by design.

    Nov. 18, 2015
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    Chevy Offers Natural Gas Alternative

    The Chevy Impala’s bi-fuel 3.6L V-6 runs both on gasoline and compressed natural gas. Cost is a hurdle, however. A non-CNG V-6 Impala LT bases at $30,895. The bi-fuel version of that same car will cost an extra $9,500.

    Nov. 18, 2015
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    Drop-Top Evoque Extends Range Rover CUV Lineup

    Jaguar Land Rover chops the top off an Evoque to create the world’s first luxury CUV convertible. The ’17 model debuts at the Los Angeles auto show.

    By • Nov. 17, 2015
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    WardsAuto Flashback – November 2015

    G-P Sees Loss; Army Midget Cars; Record 1946 Seen; New Jeeps Coming; Ford Stock Offering; Import Sales Record; '55 Output Benchmark; Millionth Mustang Coming; Studebaker Christmas Gifts; $2 Billion Write Off; F-Series No.1 in 1990

    Nov. 17, 2015
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    Limos Lead New Single-Platform Russian Luxury Lineup

    NAMI director Maxim Nagaitsev says the limousine to be built for President Vladimir Putin will be the world’s largest passenger vehicle.

    By Eugene Gerden • Nov. 17, 2015
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    The New Connected Car

    The interaction between technology and driver has to be frictionless, maximizing safety, while also assisting driving. The interface has to be carefully thought through and tested in order for car manufacturers to get it just right.

    By Aashish Dalal • Nov. 10, 2015
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    Growth Eyed As ’16 Altima Production Ramps Up

    Product-planning chief Pierre Loing says Nissan invested four times as much money in the Altima refresh than it would on a conventional midcycle change in other models in its portfolio.

    By Herb Shuldiner 1 • Nov. 10, 2015
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    Prepare for Successful 2016 by Implementing Proven SEO Tactics Now

    One of the website basics is to write unique content that explains who you are, what makes you special or different, what products and services you sell and anything else that makes you stand out from the competition.

    By Peter Bruhn • Nov. 9, 2015
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    Industry Group Sees Spanish LV Sales Surge in 2015

    The GANVAM industry group says full-year sales could top the 2014 total by 22.7%, updating a forecast of a 16% increase released only 12 days earlier. Sales after nine months were tracking 24% over prior-year, WardsAuto data shows.

    By Jorge Palacios • Nov. 9, 2015
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    U.S. Inventory Prepped for Year-End Sales Boom

    Market incentives, including any significant response to Ford’s outlays, could determine whether the year ends closer to 17.4 million or 17.5 million.

    By Haig Stoddard • Nov. 6, 2015
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    Researchers Pursue Alternatives to Li-ion Batteries

    The battery developed by the LISSEN project promises longer-range driving on a single charge, making electric vehicles more practical and competitive, particularly in the U.S. market.

    By Kitty So • Nov. 5, 2015
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    LG Chem Details Cell-Making Process at Michigan Plant

    To showcase the all-hands-on-deck nature of current operations and give some insight into the second-gen Volt’s lithium-ion cells, the Korean battery giant opens Holland’s doors to the media for a rare tour.

    Nov. 3, 2015
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    Silicon Valley’s Auto Brain Drain

    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.Until a couple of years ago, Silicon Valley largely ignored the automotive industry. Not anymore. These days tech giants are raiding automak...

    By John McElroy 1 • Nov. 2, 2015
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    American Motors’ Former HQ for $500?

    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.A corporate headquarters for $500? If you were lucky you might fetch a $500 ticket from scalpers for a marquee football game.Yet, that’s wha...

    By David Smith 1 • Oct. 29, 2015
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    Paint Specialist Opens Tech Center

    Gage pioneered techniques to remanufacture automotive solvents and help customers fulfill environmental initiatives. The company expects to add up to 15 new jobs at its new innovation center in Ferndale, MI.

    By Lillie Guyer • Oct. 29, 2015
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    Low-Emission-Vehicle Demand on Rise in U.K.

    Fueling the demand is a greater choice of models, with more than 27 battery electric or plug-in hybrid cars now available in the U.K., ranging from high-performance sports cars to capable family haulers.

    By Alan Harman • Oct. 28, 2015
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    Suzuki Sets Path for Growth in Europe, Asia

    Globally, Suzuki will introduce 20 new models over the next five years including five 0.66L minis, six A-segment cars and nine B- and C-segment models including SUVs.

    By Roger Schreffler • Oct. 27, 2015
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    Forecast: SAAR Expected to Remain Above 17 Million in October

    A daily sales rate of 49,982 units represents 6.0% improvement over same-month year-ago, but a 12.9% month-to-month drop from September.

    By Erin Sunde • Oct. 23, 2015
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    Come Play, Ponder, Create at Platform 12

    Time is of the essence on the top floor of the main building at Bosch’s new research center in Renningen, Germany, where the freedom to contemplate in an unconventional space is intended to yield the next great invention.

    Oct. 23, 2015
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    Revised Mini Convertible Headed for Tokyo Debut

    The sun seeking Mini model receives fresh new exterior styling, giving it a familiar but more mature appearance.

    By Greg Kable • Oct. 22, 2015
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    Car Dealers Detect Signs of Life in Dormant Sales Leads

    Marketers call it the Lazarus Effect when a dead lead is resurrected.

    By Dan Smith • Oct. 21, 2015
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    Growing Passion for Manufacturing From a STEM

    ‟I think getting to those influencers in their life – teachers, school counselors, parents – to get them looking at reality instead of the stereotype. That’s when it's easy to fall in love with manufacturing,” Denso Manufacturing Michigan’s Karen Boyer says.

    Oct. 21, 2015
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    Dealership Used-Car Sales Once Necessary Evils

    Many early Japanese-brand dealerships in the U.S. didn’t even have pre-owned vehicle departments.

    By Tony Noland 1 • Oct. 19, 2015