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New Chinese Auto Maker Qoros Debuts First Cars at Geneva
The auto maker, a Chery Automobile JV formed four years ago, expects to skip the early steps of vehicle development by starting with real cars, the first of which makes its debut at this week’s auto show.
By William Diem • March 5, 2013 -
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Back Off Backdating Contracts
A once-common dealership practice has become fodder for lawsuits.
By Gil Van Over • March 4, 2013 -
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February Sales Thread: U.S. LV SAAR Rises to 15.3 Million
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.February 2013 Light Vehicle Sales Volume:WardsAuto forecast: 1.192 million unitsActual February sales: 1.188 million unitsDifferential ...
By John Sousanis 1 • March 1, 2013 -
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Ferrari One-Off Tribute to Legendary Sergio Pininfarina
The Geneva show car is the work of Fabio Filippini, the styling house’s director of design.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 28, 2013 -
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Things Heat Up at Vehicle-Finance Conference
Auto-retail innovator Dale Pollak challenges the guidebooks, and they dislike it.
By David Ruggles • Feb. 27, 2013 -
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Watch Those Special Orders
Dealerships should take steps to keep idle parts from bogging down inventories.
By James Clausen • Feb. 25, 2013 -
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New Fiesta Movement Campaign Launches Amid Tough Competition
The new social-media campaign, called Fiesta Movement: A Social Remix, launches this spring, ahead of the all-new ’14 Fiesta.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 22, 2013 -
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Manufacturing Contracts, Modern Management Have Russia’s GAZ Advancing
The auto maker is far from world class, insiders admit. But gains are evident, and there’s a solid strategy in place for improving productivity and quality that has top executives believing they are on the right track.
By David Zoia Editor • Feb. 22, 2013 -
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Experts Say Beijing’s New Auto Emissions Standards to Ripple Through China
“I think you’ll see more cars using turbochargers,” one auto analyst says. “Other parts suppliers stand to benefit from upgrades to catalytic converters, so you’re talking about TRW, Honeywell and BorgWarner.”
By David Green • Feb. 21, 2013 -
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Unconventional Convention Observations
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.Debbie and I have attended every National Automobile Dealers Assn. convention since 1987, and I have given a speech or conducted a workshop ...
By Jim Ziegler 2 • Feb. 20, 2013 -
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Mexico Production, Sales Post Gains to Start Year
January light-vehicle sales grew 12.0% vs. like-2012 to 84,095, as light-truck deliveries rose 9.4% and cars increased 13.3%.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 20, 2013 -
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Conti ‘Halo’ System Refocuses Driver’s Attention
The Driver Focus concept uses a light bar to capture a distracted driver’s gaze and prevent texting, applying lipstick, reading and other dangerous behaviors.
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China’s Qoros to Take Stage at Geneva
First to hit the market later this year will be a new sedan, targeted at the BMW 3-Series. A wagon model and hybrid cross/utility vehicle will follow.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 19, 2013 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – February 2013
Work slowed temporarily on Chevrolet’s ’54-model program in order to rush tooling for the all-new Corvette sports car, WAR reports in a special Bulletin, dated Feb. 9, 1953.
By Al Binder • Feb. 15, 2013 -
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Alfa’s U.S.-Bound 4C to Make Another Appearance at Geneva Show
The mid-engine car is being counted on to carry the Alfa brand along until a spate of new models arrives by 2015.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 12, 2013 -
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Topless Viper? Count On It
For the first time, Viper is launching initially as a hardtop, but SRT chief Ralph Gilles says a convertible could be only a few years away.
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Ram’s Small Van at Fork in Road
Chrysler’s new minivan strategy may spell an end to the model, which has been popular among fleet customers.
By Aaron Foley • Feb. 12, 2013 -
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Bridgestone Tire Comes Full Circle 25 Years After Buying Firestone in 1988
Bridgestone closed the Firestone deal in March 1998, beating out its European rivals. The makeup of the global tire industry would never be the same, as one by one competitors followed with their own acquisitions and mergers.
By Roger Schreffler • Feb. 11, 2013 -
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Reasons Vehicle Sales Will Increase This Year
NADA Chief Economist Paul Taylor lists positive indicators ranging from low credit to higher home prices.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 9, 2013 -
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Slow-Recovering Economy to Help Used-Car Sales, Analyst Says
More buyers will turn toward previously owned vehicles, but prices will rise as fresh models roll in and supply will remain low.
By Aaron Foley • Feb. 9, 2013 -
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North America Q1 Output Steady
North American auto plants will build 4,027,500 light vehicles, within 99.0% of year-ago, after a modest 12,100 units are added to first-quarter production schedules.
By Al Binder • Feb. 6, 2013 -
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Dodge Looks for Sales Boost With Dart GT
SRT President and CEO Ralph Gilles says the GT will draw more young males to the compact Dart, which translates into sales. “Whatever you call it, it’s a great car. It’s not an SRT, but it’ll do for me.”
By Aaron Foley • Feb. 5, 2013 -
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Super Bowl, Super Social
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.First off, there probably will be a million “social media reaction” stories circulating the Internet regarding this year’s Super Bowl ads, s...
By Aaron Foley 1 • Feb. 4, 2013 -
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Dodge Dart Sales Inch Upward; Ram 1500 Pulls Greatest Haul
Chrysler sees an overall volume increase of 16.8% from 2012, another sign the auto maker is back on the right track.
By Aaron Foley • Feb. 1, 2013 -
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World Vehicle Sales Surpass 80 Million in 2012
World vehicle deliveries rose 5.2% in 2012 to 81.8 million units, on the strength of double-digit growth in the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region.
By John Sousanis • Feb. 1, 2013
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