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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.
Feb. 28, 2012 -
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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.
Feb. 28, 2012 -
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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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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 -
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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.”
Feb. 16, 2012 -
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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.
Feb. 10, 2012 -
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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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