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Malaysia’s Proton Raises Prices, Cites Currency Woes
Raising vehicle prices in Malaysia is a sensitive subject because the government has promised its policies for the industry will lower prices.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 23, 2016 -
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Germany’s Leipzig Cancels Auto Show
Sudden pullout by a number of automakers this month is forcing organizers to shelve the event.
By Peter Homola • Feb. 23, 2016 -
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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Korea Hoping Latest New-Car Tax Cut Pays Dividends
Analysts and government regulators think sales suffered when the consumption-tax rate returned to 5% in January. It was rolled back again to 3.5% this month and will stay that way through June.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 22, 2016 -
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Ferrari GTC4 Lusso Links All-Wheel Steering to AWD
The 2-door, 4-seat Gran Turismo fastback is a major redesign of the revolutionary model Ferrari introduced on the eve of the 2011 Geneva show.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 22, 2016 -
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Milan Designer Plans Anniversary Special for Geneva
The concept will be a “daring open sports car,” and mark the first roadster from Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera since it resumed production in 2007.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 19, 2016 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – February 2016
Record Output; Higher Taxes Coming; Ford Shuns UAW;Tucker in Chicago; Strikes Hit Steel; Record Ragtop Year; Continental II Most Expensive; New Corvette Near; Michigan Tops in Trucks; Q1 Output Cut; Bonneville Gain Eyed in '92; Automakers Downgraded; Viper Launch Set
Feb. 18, 2016 -
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These Super Bowl 50 Auto Ads Have Legs
Overall automakers spent about $94.1 million on national TV advertising during the week, down substantially from the Super-Bowl-infused prior week.
By WardsAuto Staff • Feb. 18, 2016 -
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Ssangyong Teases Long-Body Version of Popular Tivoli
The Tivoli has resuscitated the troubled Korean affiliate of Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 17, 2016 -
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Jaguar Hits High Note With F-Type SVR
Jaguar tops off its F-Type line with the ultra-high-performance SVR coupe and convertible, featuring a 575-hp V-8. The ’17 F-Type SVR debuts at Geneva and goes on sale this summer.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 16, 2016 -
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Ram Power Wagon Punches Off-Road Ticket
FCA’s Ram brand rolls out its latest model, the off-road-focused ’17 Power Wagon. The truck is based on a Ram 2500 Heavy Duty chassis.
By Jim Mateja • Feb. 11, 2016 -
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Prius, Ridgeline Super Bowl Ads Grab Most of the Attention
Grabbing the most attention among automotive spots was “Heck on Wheels,” a Toyota ad designed to humorously showcase the latest Prius hybrid as a high-performance getaway vehicle.
By WardsAuto Staff • Feb. 10, 2016 -
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China’s LeTV Looks to Make Inroads in Automotive
Headed by a former top executive at Shanghai General Motors, LeTV’s SEE Plan aims to “build an open automotive ecosystem for energy-efficient, intelligent and connected vehicles.”
By Alysha Webb • Feb. 9, 2016 -
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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 -
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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.
Feb. 4, 2016 -
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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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