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Nexteer Nabs New Business As EPS Turns Global
Moving the half-ton-truck segment in the U.S. to EPS proves no product is off limits to electric steering. Even three-quarter-ton trucks are ripe for electrification, the supplier says.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 19, 2014 -
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Canada Big-Truck Sales Slide Continues in January
Class 8 deliveries for January inch up 1.4%.
By Paul Zajac • Feb. 13, 2014 -
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U.S. Big Trucks See Best Sales Numbers in Seven Years
Class 8 deliveries up 7.5%, with sales of 14,146 units compared with 13,158 year-ago.
By Paul Zajac • Feb. 13, 2014 -
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UAW Vote Won’t Deliver Death Blow to Either Side
It appears unlikely a yes vote at VW will lead to a union march on the South or that past industry labor practices, in part blamed for the near-collapse of the domestic auto industry in 2009, would rise again on the strength of the Chattanooga plant’s move under the UAW umbrella.
By David Zoia Editor • Feb. 12, 2014 -
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NADA Chairman Rates Hillary’s Speech
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.The way some people had been carping in the past months, I almost expected to see audience members throwing rotten tomatoes at Hillary Clint...
By Steve Finlay 2 • Feb. 7, 2014 -
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Import Sales Rise in Japan in 2013
American auto makers sold 13,037 units, with Jeep and Ford again the brand leaders accounting for two out of three of the U.S. imports sold.
By Roger Schreffler • Feb. 5, 2014 -
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KSPG Steeling Piston Market
The move toward turbocharged GDI engines has raised operating temperatures to the point that aluminum pistons expand, causing excess friction within the combustion chamber. Steel is more rigid and can resist expansion.
Feb. 3, 2014 -
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Clinton Dodges Controversy, Gets Warm Reception at NADA
The former Secretary of State remains unsure about a 2016 presidential bid. “Let’s solve the problems we have now as elected officials,” she tells the dealer group. “We can worry about the next election later.”
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 27, 2014 -
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Give Jim Farley a Break
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.When Shakespeare wrote “Much Ado about Nothing,” he could have been referring to the feigned outrage following Jim Farley’s remarks recently...
By Jim Ziegler 2 • Jan. 24, 2014 -
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January Sales Forecast Calls for Cold Start, High Inventory
A WardsAuto forecast is calling for U.S. automakers to sell 1.06 million light vehicles this month, nearly flat with year-ago.
By John Sousanis • Jan. 24, 2014 -
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Faurecia’s Ammonia-Based SCR Suited for Deep Freeze
The exhaust supplier expects its system to become the new global standard for NOx reduction in diesel engines as regulations will focus more heavily on real-world conditions at low temperatures.
Jan. 24, 2014 -
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600 HP: Everybody’s Doing It
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.It’s interesting how brisk vehicle sales, loads of new product, a renovated Cobo Center and overall growth for suppliers and automakers have...
By Tom Murphy • Jan. 20, 2014 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – January 2014
1939 Production Falls, Kaiser Darrin Bows, Standard Seatbelts, Chicken Tax Hits VW, First NAIAS Held
By Al Binder • Jan. 17, 2014 -
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Denso Growth Plans Still Growing
In Southfield, MI, Denso is spending $10 million to purchase a neighboring 3-story building to join the current campus of four facilities, creating 176 new jobs. The supplier also announces a consortium to study how drivers interact with vehicles.
Jan. 17, 2014 -
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Auto Bailout Critics Get Desperate
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.As the North American International Auto Show opens in Detroit, there is optimism in the air that has not been felt for years.U.S. light-veh...
By Drew Winter • Jan. 16, 2014 -
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German OEMs Anxious for Free-Trade Deal With U.S.
The biggest effect of the treaty would be harmonization and mutual recognition of standards so cars approved in one market automatically would be approved in the other.
By William Diem • Jan. 16, 2014 -
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U.S. Big Trucks See Best Sales Numbers in Six Years
Daimler retains its position as the volume and market-share leader in Class 8 for December as sales rise 27.4%.
By Paul Zajac • Jan. 15, 2014 -
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Ram Chief Downplays Aluminum Use in Fullsize Pickups
Rather than turn to a full-aluminum body, Reid Bigland says Ram is integrating the material where it makes sense, such as the hood, and is achieving class-leading fuel economy by developing innovative powertrains.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 15, 2014 -
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Beetle Dune Designed to Leave the Pavement
The hardtop model features an extremely low profile and highly pronounced 2-part wheel arches that give the Beetle a rugged, well-planted appearance. VW says the concept is production ready.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 13, 2014 -
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Schaeffler Opening New Plant in Mexico
The supplier has a Puebla plant already supplying dry clutches for DCTs to Ford. The new facility will manufacture torque converters for North America. “It’s a good problem that we have to increase capacity,” an executive says.
Jan. 13, 2014 -
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10 Reasons One-Price Selling Is Tops
In the Internet Age, negotiating the price of a car is a turnoff to customers and prospective young talent.
By Mark Rikess • Jan. 9, 2014 -
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Consumers Go Where Invited; Ask Them Over
Some dealers let others do the heavy lifting of auto retailing.
By Adam Armbruster • Jan. 8, 2014 -
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Panasonic, Abbey Road Studios Come Together
Panasonic’s automotive division previously has partnered with Fender and recording veteran Elliot Scheiner for audio systems and now teams up with the legendary London studio where the Beatles recorded hit after hit during the 1960s.
Jan. 7, 2014 -
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Expiring 2013 Tax Incentives: Will They Extend into 2014?
Auto dealers, car buyers, automakers and suppliers all could be impacted by expiring tax incentives in the U.S. if they’re not carried into the new year with the latest government budget.
By Ira Silver • Jan. 6, 2014 -
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December Sales Thread: Automakers Deliver 15.53 MLN LVs in 2013
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.December 2013 Light Vehicle Sales Volume:WardsAuto forecast LV Sales: 1.41 million unitsActual December LV sales: &nbs...
By John Sousanis 1 • Jan. 3, 2014
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