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WardsAuto Flashback – December 2012
1928 "Year of the Dealer," Pierce-Arrow declares bankruptcy; AMC builds last Eagle and more December news from the WardsAuto archives.
By Al Binder • Dec. 7, 2012 -
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A Look Back at Rear Ends
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.Open a buff book, coffee-table tome or any gearhead’s blog and beauty shot upon beauty shot of grilles, headlights, hoods, rooflines and gli...
By Jim Irwin • Dec. 5, 2012 -
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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Demo Drives Sell Cars
The best way to get dealership customers to assume mental ownership of a vehicle on the lot is for them to take it for a spin.
By Darin George • Dec. 5, 2012 -
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November U.S. Sales Top 15 Million SAAR
The month’s volume of 1.139 million units equaled a daily selling rate of 45,565, 14.9% above year-ago’s 39,650. It marked the 27th-straight month-over-month increase.
By Haig Stoddard • Dec. 3, 2012 -
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Ethiopia Sets Sights on Full-Car Production by 2015
Due to growing demand for personal transportation and an increasing focus on manufacturing to sustain economic growth, the government says it wants the country to become an important car-building hub in the coming years.
By Jonathan Dyson • Dec. 3, 2012 -
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Jaguar Looks to Take Back U.S. Sports-Car Market With F-Type
First unveiled in Paris earlier this year, the F-Type is a RWD, 2-seat convertible. Molded with aluminum, the model weighs about 3,500 lbs. and is modeled in the spirit of Jaguar's iconic E-type convertible, the auto maker says.
By Erik Derr 1 • Nov. 30, 2012 -
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New CEO Finds Visteon Well-Positioned to ‘Create Value’
Tim Leuliette discusses profitability, regional concerns and the future of Visteon’s interiors, electronics and climate-control businesses. “I get up in the morning thinking great things about Visteon,” he says.
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Detroit Big Three Contracts With CAW Key to Canadian Industry in 2012
The agreements with General Motors, Ford and Chrysler call for 2-tier wage systems, with new hires starting at a lower rate than longtime employees and elevated wages after 10 years of service.
By Aaron Foley • Nov. 27, 2012 -
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How Auto Makers Can Take ‘Imported From Detroit’ a Step Further
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 arguable that none of the Detroit Three is more “Detroit” at the moment than Chrysler.Naysayers will point to “the Italians” – that der...
By Aaron Foley 1 • Nov. 26, 2012 -
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A New Generation of Penny Pinchers
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 don’t automatically think of Generation Y when we look at old photos of Depression-era poor folk staring at the camera, the aci...
By Steve Finlay 2 • Nov. 21, 2012 -
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Classic Excuses for Non-Compliance
It doesn’t cut it to blame fill-in employees, rookies or “the desk” for car-deal discrepancies.
By Gil Van Over • Nov. 20, 2012 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – November 2012
Ford starts Model A production; U.S. faces facist threat; AMC earnings jump 45%...and more November news from the WardAuto archives.
By Al Binder • Nov. 15, 2012 -
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Southeast Asia Auto Industry Enjoying Production Boom
Driving demand are the relatively strong economies of Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, with each country’s gross domestic product up more than 5%.
By Roger Schreffler • Nov. 14, 2012 -
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Are Cars Becoming Infotainment Systems on Wheels?
Panelists at an automotive conference discuss ways to offer systems that don’t distract drivers.
By Steve Finlay • Nov. 13, 2012 -
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Lotus Says Lightweight Car Passes Muster in Virtual Crash Testing
Results show the concept, which cuts mass 38% from a similarly sized production vehicle, would meet or exceed federal standards for front, side, rear and rollover impacts.
By David Zoia Editor • Nov. 13, 2012 -
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Customers Want to Buy From Sincere Salespeople
The three most important parts of an auto sale are the product, dealership and salesperson.
By Richard Libin • Nov. 12, 2012 -
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Inventor Looks to Spark OEM Interest in Power Inverter
Afshin Izadian says his inverter eliminates unwanted voltage frequencies, allowing auto makers to reduce the size and insulation of traction motors, improving EV and hybrid fuel economy. The size and weight of power electronics also could be trimmed.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • Nov. 9, 2012 -
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Detroit’s Worst Mistake Ever
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 recently blogged about some of the auto industry’s biggest boondoggles of the last 25 years and asked readers to contribute their thoughts...
By Drew Winter • Nov. 8, 2012 -
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Suzuki U.S. Exit to Be Quick Based on Low Inventory
American Suzuki blames its termination on “low sales volumes, a limited number of models in its lineup, unfavorable foreign-exchange rates,” and the high cost of U.S. regulatory compliance.
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China Production Rises Slightly in September Despite Japanese Woes
China built 1,660,875 vehicles in the month, its highest volume since March.
By Heather Rowe • Nov. 5, 2012 -
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CPT Says Higher-Tech Stop/Start System Nearing Market
The new device, optimized for 48v electrical architectures, could provide diesel-like performance and fuel economy at a fraction of the cost, the developer says.
By David Zoia Editor • Nov. 2, 2012 -
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Yes, There Was a Man Named Ward
A brief history of Ward's beginnings.
By David C. Smith • Nov. 1, 2012 -
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Beware of Lying Customers
Dealers need to protect themselves against people who will say and do anything to get a freebie.
By Gil Van Over • Nov. 1, 2012 -
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Pontiac Getting New Rig – And Days Off
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.Job security can be elusive in the auto industry, but a team of crack technicians and engineers running engine durability labs at the Genera...
By Tom Murphy • Nov. 1, 2012 -
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North America Capacity Utilization Rising With Use of 3-Crew/Shift Auto Plants
With the region’s fourth-quarter production forecast to rise 8.3% from year-ago, pending fallout from Superstorm Sandy, capacity utilization of 93.1% in the final three months of 2012 will be a period high.
By Haig Stoddard • Oct. 31, 2012
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