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All Finance Managers Not Created Equal
How do you know it is time to hire more people?
By Chris Cochran • Feb. 17, 2012 -
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Brazil Snagged in 3-Way Trade Dispute
Brazil needs the approval of each nation in the Mercosur trade bloc, including Argentina, to revamp its automotive accord with Mexico. Meanwhile, Argentina is pressing Brazil to buy more of its auto parts.
By Sol Biderman • Feb. 17, 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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Detroit, Not Chicago, Scores Tractor Unveiling
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.Lawn tractors rarely are on our radar as auto writers, but we couldn’t help but notice the three shiny black Craftsman CTX riding mowers occ...
By Tom Murphy • Feb. 16, 2012 -
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Nav-System Use on DOT Radar
One DOT recommendation calls for disabling the destination-input function of navigation systems, unless inputs are performed by a vehicle passenger.
By Eric Mayne 1 • Feb. 16, 2012 -
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Genesis AWD Model Likely; No Plans for Premium Brand
U.S. CEO John Krafcik refutes reports that say a luxury-brand strategy is under way, but says it’s among many ideas being studied internally. “There's no plan to do a Genesis sub-brand, full stop,” he tells WardsAuto.”
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Canada Truck Sales Start New Year Up 64.1%
Big-truck makers continue their momentum by delivering 2,938 units in the month, compared with 1,790 in the year-ago period, according to WardsAuto data.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 10, 2012 -
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Big Trucks Start Off Year Up in U.S.
As was the case throughout most of 2011, Class 8 trucks powered the gain in January, although other classes saw increased sales as well.
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Indonesia Tops Southeast Asia Auto Market
A stable local economy, positive consumer sentiment and the launch or facelift of 25 to 30 new models are expected to boost Indonesia’s 2012 sales 6.5% to 948,500 units, with an outside chance at 1 million deliveries.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 10, 2012 -
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Next-Gen Corvette Could Roll Without ZR1; Future of Granite Unclear
"The current ZR1 may be the high-water mark for Corvette for awhile," says Harlan Charles, product marketing manager, suggesting the debut of the C7 won't include the potent 638-hp model at the outset.
By Jim Mateja • Feb. 9, 2012 -
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Bush: No Regrets on Bridge Loan to Auto Makers
The former U.S. president says circumstances forced his hand in the auto industry bailout, but without it confidence in the country may have been destroyed.
By David Zoia Editor • Feb. 7, 2012 -
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Franchised Dealers Lead in Used-Car Sales
Dealers gained used-car market share at the expense of private-party transactions because people selling their cars found dealers willing to pay top dollar for them, the “2012 Manheim Used-Car Report” says.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 5, 2012 -
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U.S.-Built Camry Models Go on Sale in Korea
Toyota says it is importing the vehicles from the U.S. because of the high Japanese yen relative to Korean currency, and so it eventually can fully benefit from the pending U.S.-Korea free-trade agreement.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 3, 2012 -
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Major South American Markets Saw Mostly Positive Results in 2011
New-vehicle sales in Brazil, the region’s largest market, grew 3.4% to 3.63 million last year. The result not only marked a record high for auto makers there, but also was the eighth consecutive annual increase since 1.38 million deliveries in 2003.
By Haig Stoddard • Feb. 2, 2012 -
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Double-Digit Production Gains Forecast for North America in 2012
Growth in the region will be stoked by stronger demand in Canada and Mexico; the sourcing of more locally built vehicles in place of import models; increased exports; and a buildup of inventory, especially by Asian auto makers.
By Haig Stoddard • Jan. 31, 2012 -
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Market Research Vs. Market Reality
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.Market research is one thing. What happens in the market, post-research, is another.The Nissan Titan represents a case of what researchers t...
By Steve Finlay 2 • Jan. 30, 2012 -
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Pay Plans Shift to Reward Systems
Pay plans don’t manage people; managers manage people. Don’t think a pay plan will do the work for you.
By David Linton • Jan. 27, 2012 -
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More Cars to Drive at February’s Chicago Auto Show
Chrysler and Toyota will offer indoor drives on special tracks, and a number of other auto makers will make vehicles available for short spins outside the exhibition.
By Jim Mateja • Jan. 27, 2012 -
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New Chevy Window Sticker Details Cradle-to-Grave Environmental Impact
The “Ecologic” sticker includes environmental aspects related to vehicle manufacturing and assembly; fuel-saving features; and how up to 85% of the vehicle’s weight can be recycled at the end of its lifespan.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 26, 2012 -
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Blaming Printer No Defense
Plaintiffs want dealer to pay $104,000 in damages for flawed form.
By Gil Van Over • Jan. 26, 2012 -
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Look (at Yourself) Before You Sell
A full-length mirror was in our sales meeting room, so my salespeople could see how they would appear to customers.
By Tim Deese • Jan. 18, 2012 -
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Canada Big-Truck Sales See Double-Digit Gain in 2011
All groups except Class 4 posted increases in December including Class 7, up 43.3%, and Class 8, up 30.3%, pushing full-year deliveries to 25,512.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 13, 2012 -
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Big Truck Sales End 2011 on High Note
For the year, sales of big trucks in the U.S. rose 40.6%, with all but Class 4 posting a gain in 2011.
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Denso Growth Heats Up
Denso’s top supplier is opening a new HVAC plant in Mexico and a battery-cooling lab in Michigan and is considering entering the turbocharger market.
Jan. 13, 2012 -
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Advance Business Brisk at Chicago Show
Exhibitors are contracting for more space and pre-event ticket sales are up 11%, the show’s sponsor reports.
By Jim Mateja • Jan. 11, 2012 -
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ATS Ready for 3-Series Showdown
The new Cadillac’s launch must be flawless and all the technology must work because GM will have some explaining to do if sales should fall short of its German competitor.
Jan. 11, 2012
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