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August U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Record Best SAAR in 2012
Three high-volume manufacturers, Toyota, Honda and Volkswagen (including Audi), get most of the credit for the industry’s large double-digit gain.
By Haig Stoddard • Sept. 4, 2012 -
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Panic in the Premium Car Segment
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.Most of us in auto retailing deal with the day-to-day challenges of market conditions, economy issues and inventory levels.We dodge, weave a...
By Jim Ziegler 2 • Sept. 4, 2012 -
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Autoline After Hours
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Sept. 3, 2012 -
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Sedans, New Local Products Highlight Moscow Auto Show
The most significant vehicle premiering in Moscow may be the new-generation Mazda6. The unveiling coincides with the launch of the auto maker’s Russian assembly joint venture and may reflect sedans’ popularity in the country.
By Peter Homola • Aug. 31, 2012 -
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Production Set for McLaren 12C Spider
Despite a steep $265,750 base price, a McLaren executive says he has spoken with several customers who own 12C coupes and also plan to purchase convertible models.
Aug. 31, 2012 -
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N. American Output on Track for 15 Million Despite Slower Growth Pace
Light-vehicle production will continue to climb on an annual basis, reaching a 12-year high in 2014, but year-over-year comparisons will begin to narrow as the industry wraps up 2012.
By Haig Stoddard • Aug. 30, 2012 -
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Thailand, Indonesia Vie for New Tata Assembly Plant
The auto maker says building an assembly plant in Thailand would allow it to circumvent that country’s high tariffs for CBUs imported from India.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 28, 2012 -
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Faurecia CEO Says North American Expansion Driving Rapid Growth
The Paris-based supplier holds the leading share of the North American interiors market thanks to its globalization strategy dating back to 2006.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 27, 2012 -
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North American Auto Makers Reach 100% Capacity Utilization
Second-quarter’s utilization rate for light-vehicle production was the highest on record for any quarter since 2005, and a slight improvement on the first quarter’s 99.4%.
By Haig Stoddard • Aug. 27, 2012 -
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Chevy’s First Subcompact Sparks 2,000 Sales in First Month
A Chevrolet executive says the Spark’s overall average transaction price is expected to be about $14,000, $3,000 less than key competitors, and its 1.25L engine requires regular fuel while the Fiat 500 calls for premium.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • Aug. 24, 2012 -
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WardsAuto Interview: ACEA Secretary General Ivan Hodac
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Aug. 23, 2012 -
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Auto Industry to Suffer Without Skilled Immigrants
Failure by the U.S. Congress to provide visas for skilled workers could result in more auto-industry jobs leaving America, immigration attorney Scott Cooper argues.
By Scott Cooper • Aug. 21, 2012 -
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New Products Boosting Kuka Robotics’ U.S. Business
The robotics maker and systems integrator has seen its U.S. automotive business grow in the past three years from 10% of its customer base to nearly 35%.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 21, 2012 -
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Avoid Getting Caught in Percentage Trap
Other than payroll, there are very few dealership accounts where there is 100% consistency. That can lead to some misassumptions when looking at cost percentages.
By Tony Noland • Aug. 20, 2012 -
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Ram Exploring International Growth Strategy
Chrysler’s pickup brand eyeing Fiat’s commercial models, though nothing is set in stone.
By Aaron Foley • Aug. 17, 2012 -
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Keep Dead-Deal Credit Applications
A dealer may end up in the hot seat if unable to show that car shoppers who didn’t end up buying, nonetheless authorized the dealership to access their credit histories.
By Michael Charapp • Aug. 17, 2012 -
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Visteon Plotting Course for Future Technology
The supplier believes consumers will embrace its products if it offers a unique user experience.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 16, 2012 -
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More Evidence Next Small-Block Remains OHV
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.Surely I wasn’t the only journalist attending a General Motors powertrain briefing in Detroit this week hoping to weasel some information ab...
By Tom Murphy • Aug. 15, 2012 -
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Average Sales Per Dealership Poised to Set Record
After the massive dealership reductions of three and four years ago, the dealership count stands at 17,770 as of June. That is a 0.02% increase since January and a 0.06% increase over 2011.
By Steve Finlay • Aug. 15, 2012 -
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CAW Says Talks of Wage Concessions Already on Table
Proposals submitted by GM call for reduced hourly compensation, which last month Canadian Auto Workers union President Ken Lewenza characterized as a non-starter to talks.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 14, 2012 -
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Argentina Protectionism Backfiring, Critics Say
Argentinian car exports tumbled 36% in June, compared with year-ago, yet the government is calling on auto makers to build twice as many vehicles in 2020 than they did last year.
By Jonathan Gilbert • Aug. 14, 2012 -
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High-Performance Oz Marque Celebrates 25 Years
The entry-level ClubSport and Maloo models are powered by a 6.2L V-8 powerplant delivering 425 hp and 406 lb.-ft. of torque.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 14, 2012 -
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Memo to Romney-Ryan: It’s the Auto Economy, Stupid
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 gloom and doom that has hovered over Michigan like a dense fog for the past four years is starting to lift.Unemployment, more than 14% i...
By Drew Winter • Aug. 13, 2012 -
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Big Rebound for Big Trucks in Canada in July
There were no real weak spots among the brands in Class 8, with the 17.2% gain at Kenworth the smallest increase.
By David Zoia Editor • Aug. 10, 2012 -
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Radio Expert Unlocks Malfunctioning Key-Fob Mystery
The DJ’s light-control panel was designed to send out intermittent signals but somehow transmitted a continuous stream of data on the same frequency used by some vehicle remote controls.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • Aug. 10, 2012
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