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Valmet to Build Russian Marussia Sports Car
The Finnish contract assembler, which also produces the Fisker Karma, will provide the project management and a wide range of engineering and manufacturing services.
By Peter Homola • March 14, 2012 -
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Noteworthy Insights From Olivier Francois
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.GENEVA – Olivier Francois takes consumer feedback to heart. Literally.Four weeks after “Halftime in America” made its debut during this year...
By Eric Mayne • March 13, 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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Global Auto Makers Keep Pushing for Inroads Into India
Strategies for boosting market share in India range from technology upgrades and expanded dealer networks to posh new showrooms and a lottery.
By Sudhakar Shah • March 13, 2012 -
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Plastic Omnium Looks to Top Successful 2011
The French company is supplying parts for 59 cars launching globally in 2012, compared with about 40 in recent years.
By William Diem • March 12, 2012 -
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Quattro Saves The Day
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 Audi press fleet managers were fine with me taking an A6 for a winter weekend in northern Michigan with some buddies. I noted that the c...
By Tom Murphy • March 9, 2012 -
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PPG Says New Paint Process Reduces Energy Cost, Environmental Impact
The paint supplier last year licensed its process, dubbed “B1:B2,” to BMW, which implemented it at its Spartanburg, SC, assembly plant where the X3, X5 and X6 CUVs are built.
By Byron Pope • March 9, 2012 -
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Systems Save People From Themselves
Human-machine interaction takes on greater importance as engineers develop more advanced systems capable of controlling a car.
By Steve Finlay • March 8, 2012 -
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Nuccio Concept Could See Limited-Volume Run, Designer Says
Bertone will build a running version of the Nuccio concept, which will be sold to a Chinese customer following April’s auto show in Beijing.
By William Diem • March 7, 2012 -
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Decline in U.K. Deliveries Typical for February
The industry forecasts full-2012 new-car deliveries of 1.92 million units, just below last year’s 1.94 million.
By Alan Harman • March 7, 2012 -
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North American LV Production to Set New Benchmark by End of Decade
The WardsAuto forecast is based on anticipated industry and economic growth that should become more in line with long-term historical trends that were disrupted by the debacle of the 2008-2009 U.S. financial collapse and recession.
By Haig Stoddard • March 7, 2012 -
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Top-Selling Small Cars Post Positive Results in Shadow of Rising Pump Prices
The Toyota Corolla was No.2 in January but fell to third in February, despite an 18.2% sales jump. However, its latest tally was down 13.4% from year-ago.
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February SAAR Rockets Upward On Better Than Expected Sales
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 2012 SAAR: 15 million units. WardsAuto was on the optimistic side of industry forecasters, projecting a 14.3 million-uni...
By John Sousanis 1 • March 1, 2012 -
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Ragtop Golf GTI Set for Geneva Bow
The first Golf cabrio to wear the GTI label, the new model features a 208-hp 2.0L engine and special design cues inside and out.
By By WardsAuto Staff • Feb. 29, 2012 -
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Fisker Abdicates CEO Job; Installs LaSorda
“We are moving extremely fast,” Henrik Fisker says. “We need firecrackers in here every day. I couldn’t imagine a better person than Tom.”
By Eric Mayne 1 • Feb. 28, 2012 -
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Brake Market Faces Big Squeeze
After losing money for years, a second big player, Bosch, is exiting the foundation-brake business while the remaining companies try to grow market share.
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Mitt Romney’s Big Fat Auto Bailout Lie
Confronted with a resurgent GM and Chrysler, Romney has invented a pipedream that allows him to deny both the Obama and Bush Administrations credit for the two auto makers’ recovery.
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BRICs, Emerging Mid-Priced Sector to Drive Big-Truck Market, Study Says
Market growth in the BRICs will be five times the 2000 level by 2020, The Boston Consulting Group predicts. The four countries will account for 64% of global volumes by the end of the decade, up from 44% in 2000.
By David Zoia Editor • Feb. 28, 2012 -
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Azera Nice Car With Narrow Appeal
A longer wheelbase, more power and better styling inside and out highlight Hyundai’s new large car. But will U.S. buyers be willing to pay the price?
Feb. 27, 2012 -
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Elantra Production Flexible, But Mix Uncertain
Despite earlier claims that 20% of Elantra buyers would opt for the new coupe, Hyundai now says it has no sales expectations for its 2- and 5-door models and will let consumer demand determine output levels.
Feb. 27, 2012 -
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Chinese Holiday Throws Wet Blanket on January World Vehicle Sales
Monthly vehicle deliveries dipped below year-ago levels for the first time since June 2009.
By John Sousanis • Feb. 24, 2012 -
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Venue Matters in Court Disputes
Dealers generally don’t take issue with contract provisions about jurisdiction and venue. They should though.
By Michael Charapp • Feb. 24, 2012 -
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Stout EcoBoost I-4 Plays Well Above Weight Class
Among the primary design goals was achieving the oft-quoted mantra: “Power of a V-6, fuel efficiency of an I-4.”
By Gary Witzenburg • Feb. 23, 2012 -
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Critics Say California ZEV Rules Set Up Auto Industry for Fall
If the recent regulatory package is implemented as written, with the mandate that ZEVs and PHEVs account for one of every seven new cars sold in the state in 2025, another vehicle-market downsizing is inevitable, dealers warn.
By Erik Derr 1 • Feb. 21, 2012 -
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Mexico Sales, Production See Slight Rise in January
New-car sales jumped 8.5% from year-ago to 48,965 units, while light trucks rose 11.2% to 26,146.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 17, 2012 -
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U.S. Light-Vehicle SAAR Forecast to Rise in February
The WardsAuto forecast calls for U.S. auto makers to sell 1.09 million LVs this month, lifting the SAAR to 14 million-plus units for a second consecutive month.
By John Sousanis • Feb. 17, 2012
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