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Jan
25th

GM joins car-sharing fraternity

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General Motors' new Maven brand puts the automaker in the middle of a battle being waged by Nissan, Ford and others on college campuses to get a leg up in the emerging car-sharing economy.
Jan
25th

Don’t expect smaller Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse

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The big question was left hanging after GMC showed a shrunken 2017 Acadia this month at the Detroit auto show: What does the redesign mean for the Acadia's crossover cousins, the Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse? Global product chief Mark Reuss...
Jan
25th

2016 will see fewer dealership acquisitions

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Some retailers say dealership acquisition prices are too high, citing a drop in public dealership groups' stock prices and narrowing dealership margins.
Jan
25th

Over-the-air updates on varied paths

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Over-the-air vehicle updates aren't just for Tesla anymore. But other manufacturers lack such easy remote access to their vehicles in service.
Jan
25th

Honda makes moves, but will stay in California

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Honda is investing in its Los Angeles-area management location, even as Toyota prepares to follow Nissan's California exodus.
Jan
25th

Mazda ventures into snowy territory

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Mazda is launching a market offensive in U.S. cities such as Denver, Minneapolis and Chicago, sensing an opportunity to ride a trio of all-wheel-drive crossovers to greater success in the snow belt.
Jan
25th

No love for Ford on Wall Street

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Wall Street isn't sold on Ford executives' upbeat prognoses. As profits grow, its stock price keeps sinking. Last week Ford shares fell to their lowest closing price in more than three years. They've dropped 19 percent since January 2015.
Jan
25th

GM program ‘just another channel’

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Dealers have responded warily to news that General Motors will insert itself into the used-car business, a key profit center at most dealerships. Here are details on how GM's Factory Pre-Owned Collection plan will work.
Jan
24th

Eight ‘Go Ultra Low Cities’ get £40m to boost plug-in car use

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BMW i3 plug
News 25 Jan, 2016

The pioneer cities will benefit from funding for extra charge points and exclusive EV driver privileges

Jan
24th

Apple, Google making progress on car projects, Daimler’s Zetsche tells paper

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Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said a recent trip to Silicon Valley revealed that Apple and Google have made more progress on automotive projects than he had assumed.
Jan
24th

Why the CT6 is Cadillac’s square-peg sedan

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The CT6 that hits showrooms in March defies categorization in terms of its size, interior space and price. It's something different.
Jan
24th

‘Momma’ keeps dealerships’ workers in line

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Carolyn Cross has risen from typist at a dealership to GM of the No. 10 Ford store in the country. Don't count her out when she says she wants to make Joe Myers Ford-Lincoln, part of Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, No. 1.
Jan
24th

New VW executive avoids the spotlight

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In the struggle to win back the hearts and minds of American car buyers, Hinrich Woebcken is Volkswagen's new secret weapon - emphasis on secret.
Jan
23rd

Takata seeks automaker aid, eyes airbag deal with Daicel, reports say

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Airbag supplier Takata plans to request financial support from Japanese automakers and also wants to team up with competitor Daicel to produce airbag inflators, Reuters reported.
Jan
23rd

Buick aims Cascada beyond the Midwest

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Buick is bucking an industry trend with the Cascada, a newcomer in an affordable family ragtop segment that has all but disappeared.
Jan
23rd

Product launches follow a faster cadence

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New model launches are getting faster, more frequent, less certain, and might be a lot farther away from home. A critical factor is increased speed -- what one expert calls "the new cadence."
Jan
23rd

Latecomers to Mexico face fight for resources

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Automakers and suppliers have been rushing to build plants in Mexico and now the industry is starting to see some signs of strain from the boom. Plant construction companies are booked up, and labor isn't as readily available as before.
Jan
22nd

Apple’s Zadesky, head of electric car project, to leave company, report says

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Apple's Steve Zadesky, who has been overseeing the company's electric car project for the last two years, has said he is leaving the company, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Jan
22nd

GM Lordstown plant faces strike threat from UAW locals

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UAW locals 1112 and 1714, which represent GM workers who produce the Chevrolet Cruze in Lordstown, Ohio, are seeking authorization to strike if problems in local contract negotiations persist.
Jan
22nd

Mercedes-Benz USA names Chamberlain as VP of sales

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Mercedes-Benz USA today named Adam Chamberlain its vice president of sales, effective April 1. Chamberlain, 42, replaces Dietmar Exler, who was promoted to CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA in December following the resignation of former CEO Steve Cannon.
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