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Big Six United Against Steel Tariff
Steel producers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, South Korea and Japan are no longer a threat, auto makers say.
By Eric Mayne • Oct. 17, 2006 -
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Revoz Readies for Twingo Production
About 60% of Twingo content will be sourced regionally; half of which will be manufactured in Slovenia.
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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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Sentra Much Improved But Appears Dated
Although the new Sentra isn't much to look at, its power and appointments are an upgrade from the current model, on sale for nearly a decade.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Oct. 3, 2006 -
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A Seventh Profit Center
“Poor expense practices melt away gross profit dollars, reduce net profits, and take away from potential capital funds — funds which could be used to produce more income or to support better prices against competition.
By Tony Noland • Oct. 1, 2006 -
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Infomercials Sell Well
TV advertising for vehicles almost always falls into two categories: national corporate “image” advertising, and price/promotion ads that maybe are national but more likely local. The airways are flooded with both. The clutter is enormous, and has the effect of negating much of the impact of what are sometimes well done ads and campaigns.
By Dan Zifkin • Oct. 1, 2006 -
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Hey, So Now Who’s the Boss?
There is much still to sort out regarding the pending $2.8 billion acquisition of publicly held Reynolds and Reynolds Co. by privately owned Universal Computer Systems Inc., but one thing is clear — in the end, shareholders are boss.
By Cliff Banks • Oct. 1, 2006 -
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MINI Card: A Million Ways
MINI Financial Services is the latest automotive lender to issue its own brand of credit card that allows users to accumulate points for goods at dealerships. It is a customizable VISA card that allows holders to design their own credit card image using a patent-pending, Web-based configurator. There are about a million possible options.
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Bye-Bye Grease Monkey
Auto technology is a viable and lucrative career. The training needed to excel as a master technician has become as demanding as traditional degree programs. Automotive technology demands aptitude that understands the ever-changing and complicated equipment on today's vehicles. Just being a car nut will no longer get you far on an automotive career path. The National Institute for Automotive Service
By LARRY CUMMINGS • Oct. 1, 2006 -
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Easy to Sell Cars on Easy Street
When it comes to selling luxury cars in rich Newport Beach, CA, there are plenty of customers to go around.
By Steve Finlay • Sept. 26, 2006 -
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Oz Study Confirms Bull Bars Bad News for Pedestrians
Steel, aluminum/alloy and polymer bull bars were tested on six popular 4-wheel-drive vehicles.
By Alan Harman • Sept. 25, 2006 -
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Dodge Continues European Invasion with Avenger Concept
A production version will launch early next year.
By Eric Mayne • Sept. 20, 2006 -
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Chery to Merge with Light-Truck Maker JAC
Chery Automobile reportedly has plans to merge with Jianghuai Automobile Co. Ltd. (JAC), China’s largest chassis producer and the country’s second biggest light-truck maker.
By Ward's Staff From Wires • Sept. 15, 2006 -
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Lancia to Celebrate Centenary at Paris With New Ypsilon, Musa
In recognition of its centenary, Lancia will debut the Musa Collezione Centenario custom car, which touts a two-tone paint treatment and commemorative logo.
By Ward's Staff • Sept. 15, 2006 -
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Frey to Take Over Mitsubishi Distribution in Switzerland
Mitsubishi sold 2,523 vehicles in Switzerland and Liechtenstein in the first seven months of this year, down 10.6% from like-2005.
By Peter Homola • Sept. 8, 2006 -
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Moscow Auto Show Highlights Global Brands
Russian car buyers have a wider selection of brands to choose from than consumers in other parts of Europe.
By Peter Homola • Sept. 5, 2006 -
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Driver’s Ed for MPG
The U.S. can save a million barrels of oil a day, without spending a dime. All we need is a simple education campaign that shows consumers how driving a little differently can improve a vehicle's mileage. My wife hates how I drive. She thinks I go way too fast. On-ramps and off-ramps, and hairpins are white-knuckle affairs for her. But what really grinds her is that I consistently get better fuel
By John McElroy • Sept. 1, 2006 -
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Depreciation Winners and Losers
Vehicles with the highest and lowest rates of expected depreciation are included in new rankings by Edmunds.com, a tracker of used-car prices. The Edmunds' highest-lowest lists show the percentage of original value that each 06' vehicle is likely to retain after five years, assuming a total of 75,000 miles, typical options and average trim levels. Cars with the highest projected residual values, and
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ASBPE Honors Ward’s AutoWorld
Ward's won three national awards and a regional honor in the recent 28th Annual Awards of Excellence, hosted by the American Society of Business Publication Editors. Earning silver awards in the national competition were the Wardsauto.com website in the original web database category and the State of the Industry, Parts 1 and 2 package, which appeared in the November and December 2005 issues of Ward's
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Suzuki Small Cars for U.S.
In addition to the SX4, Suzuki still is studying what body styles of the Swift to bring to the U.S. in 2010.
By Alisa Priddle • Sept. 1, 2006 -
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Vista Partners Acquires Who’s Calling
The private investment firm involved in the UCS acquisition of Reynolds and Reynolds also acquires Who's Calling.
By Cliff Banks • Aug. 30, 2006 -
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India’s Mahindra Outlines Expansion Plans
The auto maker will expand capacity at its Nashik facility to accommodate the Ingenio and Scorpio SUVs and Logan sedan.
By Sudhakar Shah • Aug. 28, 2006 -
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Nasser Group Eying Jaguar, Land Rover
A deal with Nasser reportedly could result in a joint venture rather than an outright acquisition.
By Ward's Staff • Aug. 25, 2006 -
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Camaro and All It Represents
GM's decision to put the Camaro concept into production adds credibility to a number of trends, while confirming speculation.
By Alisa Priddle • Aug. 23, 2006 -
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Driver’s Ed for MPG
All we need is a simple education campaign that shows consumers how driving a little differently can improve a vehicle's mileage.
By John McElroy • Aug. 21, 2006 -
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New Saturn Aura Offers European Refinement
Saturn is once again serious about playing tough in the mid-level sedan segment, and the Aura illustrates that with a quiet confidence.
By Scott Anderson • Aug. 17, 2006
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