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Ram Releases Heavy-Duty Towing Rates
The auto maker boasts the towing rates on its 3500 pickup are the best in the industry, with a trailer capacity of 30,000 lbs.
By Aaron Foley • Jan. 9, 2013 -
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Bob Lutz: From Doodler to Design Catalyst
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.Bob Lutz has been an avid, lifelong car doodler but not a trained car designer. He told me some years ago that he once aspired to be a desig...
By David Smith 1 • Jan. 8, 2013 -
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Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Dodge Debuts Dart GT, Inches Closer to R/T Model
Chrysler says it is investigating the possibility of a true high-performance compact, which it has not had since 2007.
By Aaron Foley • Jan. 8, 2013 -
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Hispanic Auto Advertising Picks Up Speed
Hispanics represent the largest, youngest and fastest-growing U.S. minority, says Paul Sellers of Univision.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 8, 2013 -
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UAW in Serious Trouble
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 United Auto Workers union is facing what is called an existential threat. While it’s been over 30 years in the making, the union is in a...
By John McElroy 1 • Jan. 4, 2013 -
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December Sales Thread: 2012 U.S. LV Sales Up 13.4%, SAAR Tops 15 MLN for 2nd Month
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 2012 Light Vehicle Sales Volume:WardsAuto forecast: 1.38 million unitsActual sales: 1.35 million unitsForecast/Actual Differential:...
By John Sousanis 1 • Jan. 3, 2013 -
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Some Moral Compasses Point Wrong Way
Forging signatures and fudging loan-application information can get a dealer in trouble – and on a government list.
By Gil Van Over • Dec. 27, 2012 -
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Camaro Move To Michigan Touches Bigger Issues for Canada Auto Manufacturing
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 should not be all that surprising to the Canadian Auto Workers that General Motors will shift production of the Chevrolet Camaro to its L...
By Haig Stoddard 1 • Dec. 26, 2012 -
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December SAAR Forecast to Push Past 15 Million Again, Flirt With 16 Million
Continued Sandy payback and increased incentive spending in key segments in December should boost sales in a traditionally strong month.
By John Sousanis • Dec. 21, 2012 -
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EU Set to Defend Auto Makers From Argentine Import Restrictions
Import restrictions are hampering auto makers, curbing sales and production in Argentina and causing some strange export schemes, industry insiders say.
By Carmen Paun • Dec. 19, 2012 -
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Nexteer Lands Major EPS Contract, Earmarks $70 Million Investment
The contract calls for the company to supply its industry-exclusive 12V rack-mounted EPS system to a range of an unnamed auto maker’s vehicles, from a midsize car to a fullsize truck.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 14, 2012 -
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Building SRT Viper by Hand Attracts Dedicated Buyers
There’s a certain exclusivity that comes with the hand-crafted, top-performance vehicle, one executive says.
By Aaron Foley • Dec. 14, 2012 -
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Canada Big-Truck Market Takes Hit
November sales dip 8.2% from year-ago, with both the medium- and heavy-duty sectors suffering declines.
By David Zoia Editor • Dec. 13, 2012 -
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Auto Experts Disagree on Importance of Recharging Infrastructure to EV Sales
Consultants at an industry meeting in Paris sponsored by the French automotive engineering society are united in their view that EV sales will not reach significant volumes by the end of this decade. The debate is over why.
By William Diem • Dec. 13, 2012 -
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Turn, Turn, Turn Inventory
A few months ago, dealers worried about low inventories. Now, they’re concerned stocks may get too high.
By Tony Noland • Dec. 12, 2012 -
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Hybridized Transmission Reduces Supercar Emissions
The developers believe the transmission’s transverse configuration lends itself to hybridization and satisfies the supercar sector’s desire to retain high-power multi-cylinder engines while meeting 2020 emissions targets.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 12, 2012 -
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Packard Plant: Mother of Motor City Ruins
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.Rome has its ruins, we have ours in Detroit.People may debate about which Roman ruin is the best. Some say it’s the Coliseum. Others vote fo...
By Steve Finlay 2 • Dec. 11, 2012 -
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Thailand Eco-Cars Fare Poorly in J.D. Power Study
The research firm also finds the number of initial-quality complaints drops when dealers better explain the new cars’ features to their owners.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 11, 2012 -
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Google Poses Serious Competitive Threat to Auto Industry
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.Two giants are beginning to wage an epic battle for the soul of the auto industry, and yet hardly anyone seems to take notice.One entity is ...
By Drew Winter • Dec. 10, 2012 -
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Bankruptcy Court Grants American Suzuki $100 Million Loan to Close Car Business
New-car orders exceeded remaining stock in November, when sales rose 22% from year-ago. As a result, the subsidiary plans to purchase 2,500 more vehicles from Japan that were built after the bankruptcy was announced.
By Erik Derr 1 • Dec. 10, 2012 -
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Dealerships Remain Sales Flashpoints
The Internet kindles shopper interest, but too much information turns off customers, says David Kain.
By Steve Finlay • Dec. 10, 2012 -
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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 -
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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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