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Bigland Transitioning to Brand President During Busy Year for Ram
In addition to launching two new Ram products, the executive plays a key role in monitoring sales for Chrysler group.
By Aaron Foley • June 13, 2013 -
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‘What’s Your Best Price?’
Every customer wants a good deal. A salesperson should help them get it, but it has to be done right.
By Darin George • June 13, 2013 -
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Russia, Other CIS Countries Levy Anti-Dumping Duties
Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan say the new tariff is meant to protect local auto makers against losses associated with significant increases of imports from the EU and in particular Germany, Italy and Turkey, in recent years.
By Eugene Gerden • June 12, 2013 -
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Decline of Car Culture Under Scrutiny in France
Researcher Elisabeth Gouvernal says about 35% of 18- and 19-year-olds had drivers’ licenses in 1983, but in 2010 only 19% did. Of all segments of the population, only retirees are driving more now than earlier generations did.
By William Diem • June 11, 2013 -
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We Live in a Mobile Society
Many dealers believe only young car shoppers rely on mobile devices, but a survey says otherwise.
By Mike Wethington • June 11, 2013 -
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Dear Taxpayer: Your Auto Bailout Loan Is Repaid, With Interest
The auto bailouts were not speculative investments aimed at delivering a fat return to John Q. Public. They were designed to avoid an economic apocalypse that would have rivaled the Great Depression. Even so, taxpayers have come out a few billion ahead.
By Drew Winter • June 10, 2013 -
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U.S. Labor, Environmental Groups Join Auto Makers in Opposing TPP
Despite the political debt owed the White House in the wake of the U.S. auto industry bailout, the UAW is challenging the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership, which includes Japan, that Obama considers a key element of his second-term agenda.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 7, 2013 -
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North American Auto Makers Set Robust Q3 Output Slate
As presently mapped, car and truck assembly plants are charged with building 3,922,800 vehicles in the July-September period, up 4.6% from the 3,749,100 units turned out in like-2012.
By Al Binder • June 4, 2013 -
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U.K.’s SMMT Names New CEO
Michael Hawes, a 20-year policy and public affairs veteran with Bentley and other auto makers, will fill the void left by the departure of former CEO Paul Everitt in January.
By Alan Harman • June 3, 2013 -
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OECD Sees French, Spanish Car Industry Shrinking, Slow Growth in U.S., Canada
Only seven countries saw production above 80% capacity utilization last year, a commonly understood measure of good health: Indonesia, Japan, the U.S., Germany, Turkey, Mexico and Canada.
By William Diem • May 29, 2013 -
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ACEA’s Ivan Hodac Diplomat, Consensus-Builder
The voice of Europe’s auto industry for the past 12 yearssays working with strong personalities in Hollywood, as an executive of Time Warner, prepared him to deal with automotive CEOs.
By Carmen Paun • May 28, 2013 -
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Online Review Sites, Social Media Influencing Car Buyers, Study Shows
As popular as review websites are, especially compared with dealer sites, car buyers most trust information gathered through social media when deciding what dealer to use for their next vehicle purchase.
By Byron Pope • May 23, 2013 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – May 2013
Early end to Model Year likely; AC appears on more models; Ford shows off hard-top convertible, and more news from the WardsAuto archives.
By Al Binder • May 22, 2013 -
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Reporter Notebook: Crouching by Design
WardsAuto writers pass along the buzz at this week’s WardsAuto Interior Conference being held in Dearborn, MI.
By WardsAuto Staff • May 22, 2013 -
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Aston Martin Celebrates 100 Years With CC100 Speedster Concept
The Speedster Concept, a race-inspired, open-air 2-seater, translates the design and craftsmanship of the iconic ’59 DBR1 into a modern interpretation of open-air motoring.
By Giancarlo Perini • May 22, 2013 -
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Dealers Object to Sales Leads Routed to Competitors
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.A while back, I heard from a dealer complaining about Cars.com’s relationship with a company called RoadLoans. It since has become quite a s...
By Jim Ziegler 2 • May 21, 2013 -
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Website Lists Family Cars Vanishing From U.K. Roads
A number of these cars had more than a million made, and yet there only are hundreds, or dozens, left.
By Alan Harman • May 21, 2013 -
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Dynamics in Surging Large Pickup Segment Mostly Point to More Market Share
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.Big light trucks refuse to go away in the U.S.That’s despite fuel prices that have been historically high for so long that $3.50 to $4 per g...
By Haig Stoddard 1 • May 20, 2013 -
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Avoid Going Into Compliance Overload
The majority of legal problems dealers face result from customers who register complaints but don’t obtain satisfaction.
By Michael Charapp • May 20, 2013 -
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Historic Piquette Avenue Plant Experiences Rebirth
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 of last Friday, there was no street sign on Piquette Avenue at the intersection with Woodward just north of downtown Detroit. It’s a neig...
By Tom Murphy • May 17, 2013 -
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Ram Unveils Refreshed 2500, 3500 Pickups
In addition to the new pickups, Chrysler will expand its commercial offerings with the upcoming Ram ProMaster van, which it hopes will draw Dodge Sprinter owners back to its showrooms.
By Aaron Foley • May 17, 2013 -
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Brazil Auto Market More Diverse as Incomes Rise; Small Cars Still Rule
Given that car ownership indicates high social status, it is a priority to buy a vehicle even for Brazilians with modest annual incomes as low as $15,000, industry experts say, which is why 150 different models are offered in the country.
By Sheena Rossiter • May 15, 2013 -
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Some Dealership Pay Plans De-Motivate Salespeople
It’s hard to keep talent if employees feel they’re earning minimum wages.
By Richard Libin • May 13, 2013 -
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Canada Big Trucks Fall 7.7% in April
Classes 4 and 6 lost more than 30% of their year-ago volume, while Class 5 posted a modest 3.4% increase.
May 10, 2013 -
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U.S. Big Trucks See Modest April Gain
Class 8 fell 11.1%, but strong increases in two of the four medium-duty groups tempered that decline.
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