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It’s Official: Stile Bertone Bankrupt
The reaction to the Court decision has been nearly universal, with industry insiders still expressing hope a white knight will emerge to keep the storied operation alive.
By Giancarlo Perini • July 7, 2014 -
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June 2014 U.S. Sales Thread (FINAL): Luxury Vehicles, Large Trucks Boost SAAR to 95-Month High
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.June 2014 Light Vehicle Sales Volume:WardsAuto forecast LV Sales: 1.37 million unitsActual J...
By John Sousanis 1 • July 1, 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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JLR to Unleash Most Powerful Jaguar Ever Built
The all-aluminum roadster pays tribute to one of the most famous and iconic racing Jaguars: the three-time Le Mans-winning D-type, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.
By Alan Harman • June 25, 2014 -
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Study Says Yellow, Orange Cars Depreciate Less
Cars of more popular colors such as silver and black may sell faster on the used-car market but don’t always fetch the highest price.
By Steve Finlay • June 19, 2014 -
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Most Brands Decline in J.D. Power IQS
More than half of U.S. auto brands measured fell from 2013 to 2014, with all GM brands, Audi, Chrysler, Fiat, Honda, Toyota and Volkswagen losing ground.
June 18, 2014 -
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Bringing Murano Design to Fruition a Battle
Some within Nissan favored a more conservative design that would make manufacturing easier.
June 18, 2014 -
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Reliance on New Market Economies a Cautionary Tale
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.Global automakers once coddled emerging economies like shiny pennies, looking to them to offset the cyclical highs and lows of vehicle sales...
By Barbara McClellan 2 • June 16, 2014 -
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Chevy Camaro Z/28 Takes Nurburgring
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June 13, 2014 -
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Tier-Zero Advertising Gets Specific
Knowing when to advertise means knowing when customers are ready to buy.
By Adam Armbruster • June 13, 2014 -
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Canada Big-Truck Sales Fall 12.1% in May
Volvo’s 33.3% gain in Class 8 not enough to offset losses by other brands as Class 8 declines 3.4%.
By Paul Zajac • June 12, 2014 -
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U.S. Truck Market Posts Best May Since 2006
May was the ninth consecutive month that big trucks recorded a year-over-year increase.
By Paul Zajac • June 12, 2014 -
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Don’t Market to Ghosts
Dealerships waste money when they rely on data bases containing information that’s inaccurate, outdated or duplicated.
By Misti Miller • June 10, 2014 -
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Telenav Promotes Personalized Navigation as Next Frontier
The software-and-services supplier is pitching potential customers on the system, which includes vehicle tracking and advertising.
June 10, 2014 -
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Record Fuel Economy for U.S. Light Vehicles in May
The index rating for May was 1.4% above April, the largest month-to-month increase since January 2013, due to a market shift to smaller vehicles and hybrid and electric powertrains.
By Erin Sunde • June 4, 2014 -
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May 2014 Sales Thread (FINAL): SAAR Soars to 87-Month High
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.May 2014 Light Vehicle Sales Volume:WardsAuto forecast LV Sales: 1.55 million unitsActual Ma...
By John Sousanis 1 • June 3, 2014 -
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How Dave Power Became ‘Voice of the Customer’
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.James David Power III will be inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, MI, on July 24.It’s a fitting tribute to the man who, p...
By David Smith 1 • May 30, 2014 -
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Five Fast Fastener Tips for Automotive Manufacturers
The expense of recalls and other warranty issues, not to mention tarnished reputation, far exceeds that of investing in quality fasteners of proven durability.
By Brad Yerkes • May 30, 2014 -
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Enough With ‘Transparency’
A history of auto retailing, or how we got to where we might not want to be.
By David Ruggles • May 28, 2014 -
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Once-Exclusive Brembo Adapts to High Volume
Recognized for producing brakes for high-performance cars, Italy-based Brembo has expanded its product strategy to include high-volume mainstream vehicles. But BMW, Mercedes and the new Chevrolet Corvette remain core customers.
May 28, 2014 -
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Mini Unveils Superleggera Vision Concept
The concept roadster was developed by Mini and Italian design house Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera.
By Giancarlo Perini • May 28, 2014 -
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Proton Names Former PM Chairman
Observers are split on whether Mahathir Mohamad, seen as a driving force behind Proton since its inception in 1983, will make a good chairman for the automaker.
By Alan Harman • May 27, 2014 -
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Williams Vows to Keep Focus on South as UAW Chief
As the UAW’s regional director in Illinois Williams has dealt extensively with the Detroit Three automakers, Caterpillar, Case, Mitsubishi and Navistar, where he has been a board member for seven years.
By Joseph Szczesny • May 23, 2014 -
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Love Affair With Cars Is Moving, Not Fading
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.We’ve been hearing the mantra for years: Young people don’t care about cars anymore. They socialize with hand-held mobile devices, not vehic...
By Drew Winter • May 22, 2014 -
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What’s So Sexy About Rice Hulls?
Automakers like the renewable-resource aspect of bio-reinforced polymers.
By Steve Finlay • May 22, 2014 -
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Once Snubbed, Plastics Guys Now Doing Fine
Material innovations are in the works as automakers seek to reduce vehicle weights.
By Steve Finlay • May 21, 2014
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