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Jan
11th

Chrysler makes over mom’s minivan

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Chrysler, vowing to shake up a segment it created and dominated for years, is dropping the venerable Town and Country badge and reviving the Pacifica nameplate as part of a sweeping overhaul of its minivan strategy.
Jan
11th

Shoppers using mobile devices require less hand-holding

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A Facebook-commissioned study finds that 76 percent of what it calls "mobile-first" shoppers -- those who do most of their research on smartphones and tablets -- know the vehicle they want before heading to a dealership.
Jan
11th

Autonomous vehicle architects begin to contemplate the human inside

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Automakers and suppliers busily developing hardware and software for autonomous cars are more focused than ever ensuring that humans feel their lives are truly getting better with rising automation.
Jan
11th

Some FCA workers get bonus for plant ratings

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Two Fiat Chrysler plants in North America earned 'bronze' status last month under the automaker's World Class Manufacturing ratings system - qualifying workers at one plant for a nice bonus, but not the other because of differences in...
Jan
11th

With 2017 E class, Mercedes aims to renew a hit

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Mercedes-Benz faces a crucial test when its redesigned 2017 E class goes on sale this summer. Sedan sales are stagnating in a U.S. market increasingly dominated by trucks.
Jan
11th

Good sales numbers, but look a bit closer

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The U.S. auto industry's record 2015 sales total was capped off by a December that seems strong at first glance, but a closer look reveals growing concerns.
Jan
11th

2016 Rising Star nominations sought

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Automotive News Europe needs your help to identify the Rising Stars in the European automotive industry. The award honors executives with a pan-European profile who have driven change, fostered innovation and made courageous decisions.
Jan
11th

Mercedes E class can retake segment lead from Lexus ES, says Zetsche

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Daimler Chairman Dieter Zetsche is counting on the redesigned Mercedes-Benz E class to reclaim the No. 1 spot in the midsize luxury sedan segment from the Lexus ES.
Jan
10th

2016 Fiat 500X shares spotlight with Zoolander in new ad campaign

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The flamboyant supermodel Derek Zoolander is getting behind the wheel of the 2016 Fiat 500X in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' latest movie tie-in.
Jan
10th

ZF TRW expects to become No. 2 producer of airbag inflators

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ZF TRW Automotive, the world's third-largest producer of airbag inflators, expects to overtake Takata as the world's No. 2 supplier as it wins new contracts from Takata's former customers.
Jan
10th

VW CEO vows to rebuild trust, credibility

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Volkswagen CEO Matthias Mueller said the embattled automaker's top priority in 2016 is winning back customer trust and credibility in the wake of violations covering diesel emissions in the U.S. and Europe.
Jan
10th

For 2016, some growth, but watch out

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It's wonderful to be starting an expected seventh straight year of U.S. auto sales growth.
Jan
10th

Buick rekindles performance roots with turbo Avista concept

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Buick hinted at possible future styling cues and plans to expand its lineup with a new coupe, the Avista concept, and rekindle its historic performance roots. The 2+2 concept is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.
Jan
10th

Forecasters see U.S. sales up this year, but softer 2017

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Sales of new vehicles in the U.S. are cruising towards a new record in 2016, analysts agree, though they add that sales may then soften in 2017.
Jan
10th

VW demonstrates versatile MQB platform with off-road hybrid Tiguan

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Volkswagen plans to showcase the versatility of its MQB platform with an off-road ready plug-in hybrid variant of the redesigned Tiguan compact crossover Monday at the Detroit auto show.
Jan
10th

Tesla curbs autopilot functionality in Model S cars

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Tesla Motors said it was updating the Autopilot driving systems in Model S sedans to put new limits on its hands-free operation, which has been both praised for its innovation while criticized for having been launched too early.
Jan
10th

Ultra-luxury brands, ‘Bond’ star, shine in intimate Detroit showroom

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A ballroom in a downtown Detroit casino was transformed Saturday night into a glitzy showroom for high-end luxury vehicles and supercars worth a combined $8 million.
Jan
10th

GM sees Bolt as proof of its forward thinking

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General Motors says the Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle -- designed for a ride-sharing world -- shows the automaker has been thinking for a long time about how changes in personal mobility will affect its future business model.
Jan
10th

Autonomous vehicles will be safer, not perfect

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The self-driving car is likely to make mistakes from time to time, just as humans do, says the head of Toyota's new research institute. But overall, autonomous vehicles will be significantly safer than cars controlled by humans.
Jan
10th

Ioniq fights Prius, point by point

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Hyundai is challenging the hybrid-car leader by touting the low center of gravity, rigid body, sporty suspension and fuel-saving lithium ion battery in its new Ioniq green car -- all points that Toyota has trumpeted regarding the redesigned Prius.
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