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Large Trucks Spur March U.S. Sales to 31st Consecutive Gain
Large CUVs doubled year-ago’s volume on major gains from GM’s refreshed trio of the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia, plus demand for the Mazda CX-9 and redesigned Nissan Pathfinder.
By Haig Stoddard • April 2, 2013 -
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In Race for Lighter Cars, Steel Wins
In 2025, with a 54.5 mpg fleet, a steel car will offer a smaller carbon footprint than a car made of an alternative material, such as aluminum or carbon fiber, thanks to steel production being less energy intensive than other materials.
By Mike Rippey • April 2, 2013 -
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Refresh of Scion tC Seen Boosting Flat Sales
The tC accounted for 22,666 sales last year, up 1% from 2011, according to WardsAuto data. In 2006, the tC had its best year ever at 79,125 deliveries.
By James M. Amend • March 28, 2013 -
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Scion Unwraps Refreshed tC, Limited-Edition Anniversary Models in New York
The Toyota brand looked to its new rear-wheel-drive sports car, the FR-S, for design cues found in the ’14 tC.
March 28, 2013 -
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’14 Dodge Durango Gets Premium Refresh
New functions for the 3-row SUV include an 8-speed transmission, rotary shifter with paddles and a new Limited trim option.
By Aaron Foley • March 28, 2013 -
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Researchers Create Space-Saving, Lightweight CNG Tanks
The tank will fit more readily into a vehicle than traditional cylinders and, because it is so conformable, it can fit under the floor of a car.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • March 25, 2013 -
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What We Can Learn From Guy in Chicken Suit
Behind flamboyant curbside marketing is a driving desire to succeed.
By Lee Harkins • March 20, 2013 -
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Thai Minister Defends First-Time Car Buyer Program
The government says two groups of people have returned their cars, one that failed to qualify for tax rebates and another that was unable to make the monthly payments.
By Alan Harman • March 20, 2013 -
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Chevy’s Find New Roads Anthem
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. Chevy Malibu television advertising to build upon brand's Find New Roads anthem. (Related story: '14 Chevy Impala Joins New Breed of Combac...
March 19, 2013 -
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’14 Chevy Impala Joins New Breed of Comeback-Poised Large Cars
In addition to the new Impala, GM plans to refresh its Chevy Malibu midsize sedan, which has not met sales expectations since the redesigned model launched early last year.
By James M. Amend • March 19, 2013 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – March 2013
Industry builds 34 cars a minute; Willys and Kaiser come together; Ward's pushes for "Jalopie Jamboree"; Fiero finished - and more March news from the WardsAuto archives.
By Al Binder • March 15, 2013 -
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Global Takeover: Emerging Economies to Dominate World Production, Sales
A WardsAuto/AutomotiveCompass forecast calls for a combination of developing and emerging markets to produce more than half the world light-vehicle volume for the first time in 2013.
By Haig Stoddard • March 15, 2013 -
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Mexico-Born Supercar to Break Cover
The lightweight supercar is the brainchild of design agency, Etxe. Its body will be made in Canada, but final assembly will take place in Mexico City.
By Giancarlo Perini • March 15, 2013 -
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Canada Big-Truck Sales Run Cold Again in February
The segment has not posted a year-over-year gain in sales since September 2012, although last year the big-truck sector did manage to eke out a 1.2% annual increase vs. full-year 2011.
By James M. Amend • March 14, 2013 -
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U.K. Auto Plant Prepares to Celebrate Centennial
Plant Oxford employs 3,700 workers who build up to 900 Mini subcompacts a day, and a big expansion project is under way.
By Alan Harman • March 14, 2013 -
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Marine Snail’s Teeth Hold Secret to Nanomaterials for Li-Ion Batteries, Solar Cells
Researcher says solar cells will be able to capture a greater percentage of sunlight and convert it to electricity more efficiently, and lithium-ion batteries could require significantly less time to recharge.
By Alan Harman • March 8, 2013 -
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Economic Growth Frees Malaysians to Buy Foreign Cars
MAA President Datuk Aishah Ahmad says economic growth was the key factor driving the market last year. Due to stable employment and rising disposable incomes, more consumers in the car market are trading up their purchases.
By Jonathan Dyson • March 8, 2013 -
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Schuler Hydroforming Expertise Draws Auto Maker Interest
As the lightweighting push continues, auto makers increasingly are turning to Schuler early in the vehicle-development process to determine how best to utilize hydroforming.
By Byron Pope • March 7, 2013 -
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Dealers Could Face ‘Intense Pressure’ as Sales Rise
As vehicle sales increase, questions arise as to whether a lender dealership network can handle the crunch.
By Steve Finlay • March 7, 2013 -
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New Models on Tap for 2014 Geneva Show?
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.With all the depressing talk about the European economic crisis, political turmoil, overcapacity and the Chinese threat in the marketplace, ...
By Tom Murphy • March 6, 2013 -
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All Things Are Possible Once Again
In a speech today to the IHS CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, TX, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson calls for immediate work on a 30-year national energy plan.
By Dan Akerson • March 6, 2013 -
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Marchionne: ‘Something Needs to Give’
If the European economy continues to languish and auto makers do not voluntarily reduce capacity, the industry faces possibly one or more OEMs suffering “structural failures,” such as the inability to pay employees or suppliers, the Fiat chief says.
March 6, 2013 -
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Gran Turismo Part of 3-Series Full-Court Press
BMW is growing its popular 3-Series nameplate to include a hybrid, wagon and coupe, and a 2.0L 4-cyl. turbodiesel and detuned 4-cyl. turbocharged gasoline engine are headed to the U.S., all in addition to the new Gran Turismo.
March 5, 2013 -
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Rolls Takes Dynamic Turn With Fastback Wraith
The new top-of-the-line model is aimed at performance, with a powerful V-12 engine, smart-shifting automatic and a dramatic design.
By Giancarlo Perini • March 5, 2013 -
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Dacia Sales Continue to Climb as Europe Market Falls, Executive Says
Renault’s entry-level brandholds a 2.3% share of the European market and 6.3% in France, where it is the fifth most popular brand.
By William Diem • March 5, 2013
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