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Lower Cost Key to Magnesium’s Lightweighting Uses
The industry target is to use an average of 350 lbs. of magnesium components in vehicles by 2020. This would significantly lower the weight of the average car from the current 3,360 lbs.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • Nov. 4, 2013 -
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VWA Sales Drop, But CEO Calls for Patience
There’s some concern consumer confidence remains shaky following the government shutdown that tempered showroom traffic in the first half of October, and that could have negative effect on auto sales through the end of 2013, the automaker says.
By David Zoia Editor • Nov. 1, 2013 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – October 2013
WAR forecast calls for 4-million build, Hudson introduces new Country Club, Toyota dedicates new U.S. plant and more October News from the WardsAuto Archives.
By Al Binder • Oct. 31, 2013 -
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The Auto Industry’s Existential Threat
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 impressive to watch the growth of the global automotive industry. Total production will reach about 84 million vehicles this year, a st...
By John McElroy 1 • Oct. 29, 2013 -
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Consumer Reports: Infotainment System Woes May Be Underreported
Older buyers may be less likely than younger buyers to fully explore all the features available in today’s in-vehicle infotainment systems.
Oct. 29, 2013 -
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North American Third-Quarter Capacity Utilization 93%
Ford was the only major automaker to reach 100% capacity utilization in the period and is forecast to top that mark in the fourth quarter.
By Haig Stoddard • Oct. 29, 2013 -
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Asian Makes Still Most Reliable, Consumer Reports Says
Audi, GMC and Volvo enter the top 10 of the consumer magazine’s annual reliability survey.
Oct. 28, 2013 -
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Dealers Amp Up Local Economies
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.Greater New York City auto dealers want something known: They are a big part of the Big Apple’s economy.Dealers across the rolling Republic ...
By Steve Finlay 2 • Oct. 25, 2013 -
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Riding Shotgun in the ’14 Chevy Camaro Z/28
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.MILFORD, MI – No automotive journalist likes riding shotgun. So when a handful of us arrived at the General Motors proving ground outside of...
By James Amend • Oct. 22, 2013 -
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Inergy Invests Heavily in New Tank Plant
Plastic fuel tanks are big business for Inergy, the world’s No.1 producer, with 21% global share. A new plant in metro Detroit cements Inergy’s relationship with Ford.
Oct. 18, 2013 -
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Canada Big Trucks Fall 6.4% in September
Total medium-duty sales fell 20.2%, as deliveries in Classes 6 and 7 offset small gains in Classes 4 and 5.
By Paul Zajac • Oct. 11, 2013 -
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U.S. Trucks Have Best September Since 2006
Class 8 led the way as heavy-truck sales posted a 21% rise in year- over-year sales.
By Paul Zajac • Oct. 11, 2013 -
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Aluminum Will Bury ‘Soda Can’ Image in 2014
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.“Don’t touch the car, it’s made of aluminum.” That was my first youthful introduction to the automotive use of the light metal: It was soft,...
By Drew Winter • Oct. 9, 2013 -
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Mitsubishi Sets Three Concepts for Tokyo
The Japanese automaker will unveil two plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, a large and compact SUV, as well as a direct-injected and turbocharged MPV.
Oct. 8, 2013 -
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Why Am I Under Investigation?
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.No challenge in life ever seems to show up at a convenient time. In my case, when you’re scrambling 200 days a year doing speaking engagemen...
By Jim Ziegler 2 • Oct. 7, 2013 -
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LV Sales Set September Record in Canada
Analysts see a record year in store for Canada as light-vehicle deliveries reach an all-time September high of 148,353, erasing a 13-year-old benchmark.
By Al Binder • Oct. 3, 2013 -
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September U.S. Sales Struggle to 37th Straight Increase
September’s 15.2 million SAAR was a 5-month low, but July-September paced at the highest for any quarter since 2007 and sales for the entire year are forecast at 15.6 million.
By Haig Stoddard • Oct. 1, 2013 -
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Start Every Deal at Same Point
Use a rate matrix to lessen the chances of facing disparate-impact discrimination charges.
By Gil Van Over • Sept. 30, 2013 -
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Orphan Cars Find Home in Ypsilanti
The Orphan Car Show is dedicated to vehicles produced no later than 1964 by foregone automakers such as Nash, Packard, Studebaker and DeSoto. Pontiac, Mercury and Saab also are eligible to participate.
Sept. 25, 2013 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – September 2013
Automakers introduce "junior cars," Super Wasps, and an ill-fated Italia, while Ward's asks "Why an Auto Show?" in September news from the WardsAuto archives
By Al Binder • Sept. 24, 2013 -
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Power Grab
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. “Men began to feed on men. On the roads it was a white line nightmare. Only those mobile enough to scavenge, brutal enough to pillage ...
By Jim Irwin • Sept. 20, 2013 -
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Green-Car Incentives Rev Up Indonesian Auto Industry
Toyota and Daihatsu have an advantage because the Toyota Agya and Daihatsu Ayla, which qualify for tax relief under the green-car program, already are sold in the country.
By Alan Harman • Sept. 18, 2013 -
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Polyurethanes Help Drivers Enjoy the Ride
Polyurethanes have been increasing automobile comfort and safety while decreasing energy use and road noise for more than 50 years.
By Lee Salamone • Sept. 17, 2013 -
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Canada Big Trucks Tumble 8.7% in August
Big gains in Class 6 and 7 sales, up 27.7% and 36.1%, respectively, couldn’t offset falloffs in the remaining groups.
Sept. 13, 2013 -
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Hup One, Hup Two, Answer Phone Right
It’s next to impossible to make a sale if a dealership salesperson can’t even set an appointment during a phone call.
By Andrew Price • Sept. 13, 2013
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