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AutoNation Reinvents Itself, Again
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.For more than fifteen years we’ve watched AutoNation continually redefining their most recent redefinition.Although I generally hold CEO Mik...
By Jim Ziegler 2 • Dec. 30, 2014 -
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World Vehicle Sales Flat in November
Deliveries in the Asia-Pacific region remained relatively flat for the third straight month, up just 0.5% from year-ago levels to 3.5 million units.
By Heather Rowe • Dec. 30, 2014 -
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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PSA Plant in Spain Lands Major LCV Assembly Program
The Vigo plant was awarded the K9 program in part because of union concessions, including a 2-tier wage structure, that lowered labor costs relative to a competing PSA plant in Slovakia.
By Jorge Palacios • Dec. 30, 2014 -
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North American Auto Industry Headed for Banner Year in 2015
North American production gains are forecast in each quarter in 2015, but the increases will be stronger in the second half.
By Haig Stoddard • Dec. 29, 2014 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – December 2014
1939 Ends Strong; Wagons Gain; Soldiers Man Plants; Fishers Buy Land; Costly '55 GM Facelifts; Q1 1955 Record; Studebaker-Toyota May Link; Radial Tires Coming; Plant Shutdowns Loom; Saturn Misses Target; GM Takes Saab Stake
By Al Binder • Dec. 23, 2014 -
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Ward’s Director Bush to Retire in January
Under Bush’s stewardship, the company in 2001 launched its highly successful WardsAuto.com subscription-based website, which has won numerous awards over the years for editorial content and design excellence.
By David Zoia Editor • Dec. 22, 2014 -
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Forecast: December Sales Set to Reach 10-Year High
The latest WardsAuto forecast calls for U.S. automakers to sell 1.51 million light vehicles this month, equating to a 16.95 million-unit SAAR.
By John Sousanis • Dec. 19, 2014 -
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Let’s Rate the 60-Minute Car Deal
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.Are 1-hour car deals do-able? That’s a discussion topic in an age when vehicle shoppers, especially young ones, are keenly sensitive to time...
By Steve Finlay 2 • Dec. 15, 2014 -
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Smuggling Stalls Growth of Colombia’s Auto Industry
Large numbers of tires are smuggled into the country as a result of anti-dumping measures Colombia has taken against China, which ensure high tariffs on legal tire imports remain in place.
By James Bargent • Dec. 15, 2014 -
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Conference Examines Commerce and Car Connectivity
A century ago, the car changed the world, Continental Vice President Ralf Lenninger says. “Now the world is changing the car.”
By William Diem • Dec. 8, 2014 -
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Cyberattacks Come to Cars
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 was skeptical. I’d seen videos on YouTube where young hackers pry the dashboard off a Prius, hardwire a laptop to the OBD II sensor and th...
By John McElroy 1 • Dec. 5, 2014 -
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Modest Gain Seen in Q1 Output
As 2015 approaches, automakers have slated a modest 2.5% first-quarter production increase in North American plants.
By Al Binder • Dec. 5, 2014 -
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Game of Inches for Small-Car Importers Eyeing Korea
Foreign automakers can import their small cars into Korea, but without city-car certification they must compete against homegrown models that meet the requirements and entice buyers with many government incentives.
By Vince Courtenay • Dec. 5, 2014 -
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Record November Canada LV Sales
With record sales in November, Canadian LVs are assured of 2014 record.
By Al Binder • Dec. 4, 2014 -
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Inventory Could Be Limiting Factor in December U.S. Sales
Inventory of some key segments that perform well on a seasonal basis in December could be wanting, including Large Pickups, Large and Large Luxury SUVs and Lower Luxury cars.
By Haig Stoddard • Dec. 4, 2014 -
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Lentz Still Wants Scion to Become Small-Premium Brand
The Toyota brand fills the “affordable-car” niche while Lexus’ desire to stay above $30,000 with its models makes small-premium a good positioning, the Toyota North American CEO says.
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(FINAL) November 2014 Sales Thread: Automakers Begin Holiday Season with a Bang
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.November 2014 Light Vehicle Sales Volume: WardsAuto forecast LV Sales: 1.287 million unitsACTUAL November LV Sales: 1.294 million uni...
By John Sousanis 1 • Dec. 2, 2014 -
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Natural Colors Growing in Popularity, Annual Survey Says
White is the most popular color globally, up 3% from last year to 28%, while black, silver and gray followed with 13% each.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 2, 2014 -
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4-Wheel Steering Market on Rebound
Germany’s ZF provides rear-steering as standard equipment on four Porsche models, and four other customers will use the supplier’s technology within the next two years.
Dec. 1, 2014 -
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Reincarnated Maybach Luxury Sedan Meant to Be Seen, Not Heard
A stiffer body and airtight sealing take an already quiet S-Class cabin to new levels, a top Mercedes engineer says.
By David Zoia Editor • Dec. 1, 2014 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – November 2014
Studebaker Trims Prices; Chrysler Strike Drags On; Essay on Communism; Army Releases Workers; War Needs Amplified; Ford, Chevy Battle; AMC gets Mighty Might; Padded Dash at 60%; Vent windows Disappear; Rambler, Ford Expand in Mexico; Ford Buys Jaguar; Chrysler May Cut Plants; AWD Sales Soften
By Al Binder • Nov. 30, 2014 -
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Sell Smarter, Not Harder
Big-data sources help dealers understand customers.
By Dan Smith • Nov. 25, 2014 -
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Used-Car Prices Dropping, Not Crashing
Rising new-car sales and incentives end a streak for pre-owned vehicle values.
By Steve Finlay • Nov. 24, 2014 -
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Mini Bills New Cooper-Based Hardtop as 5-Door Hatch
The hardtop “is more than just a Mini with two additional doors,” BMW board member Peter Schwarzenbauer says. “It's a completely new Mini with a longer wheelbase, more space, more luggage volume, more functionality and flexibility and four doors.”
By Erik Derr 1 • Nov. 20, 2014 -
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Chevy Colorado ZR2 Concept Hint of Possible Off-Roader
The pickup boasts a stance 4.0 ins. wider than a production Colorado Z71 for better stability, and exhibits the 2.8L 4-cyl. Duramax turbodiesel engine coming to the Colorado and GMC Canyon next year
By James M. Amend • Nov. 19, 2014
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