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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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Scion: Three New Models in Three Years Planned as iM Unveiled
The iM concept being shown at the L.A. auto show will spawn a production model due next year and set for a New York show debut.
Nov. 19, 2014 -
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Explorer Goes Upmarket; Adds 2.3L EcoBoost to Mix
Ford is taking the Explorer even more upscale to compete directly with the Jeep Grand Cherokee and GMC Acadia SUVs, which have more-lucrative, higher-priced models in their lineups.
By David Zoia Editor • Nov. 19, 2014 -
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Latest Shelby GT350 Features High-Powered Naturally Aspirated V-8
The new model, shown to the press just days before its public unveiling at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this week, boasts a 5.2L engine that is the first production V-8 from Ford employing a flat-plane cranksaft typical of racing applications and found in some high-end exotics.
By David Zoia Editor • Nov. 17, 2014 -
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We’re Not Going to Take It Anymore
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.Why did the scorpion sting the frog that was helping it across the river even though the scorpion knew that would cause both of them to drow...
By Jim Ziegler 2 • Nov. 12, 2014 -
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Spoof My Ride, Please
Lincoln enjoys a ripple effect from the various parodies of its MKC ad with Matthew McConaughey.
By Steve Finlay • Nov. 11, 2014 -
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Mexico Sees October LV Sales Comeback
Renewed buyer interest and extra selling days prompt resurgence in Mexico LV sales to a record 100,769 units in October.
By Al Binder • Nov. 10, 2014 -
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Ram Plotting Own Lightweighting Course
Ram CEO Bob Hegbloom doesn’t discount aluminum as a viable material for use in pickups, noting the Ram 1500 has had an aluminum hood for years.
By Byron Pope • Nov. 7, 2014 -
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C’mon Parents, Let’s Be Better Role Models
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.DETROIT – As parents, we’re not being good role models behind the wheel, and it’s killing our kids.“If I could focus on one thing, it would ...
By James Amend • Nov. 6, 2014
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