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Oct
3rd

Wireless charging unleashed

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Wireless charging for EVs is on the verge of initial deployment, starting with the Mercedes-Benz S500 e plug-in hybrid next year. Some EV experts believe it will supplant the plug-in chargers in use today.
Oct
3rd

The next wave of electric vehicles

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Automakers learned the pool of green consumers who would tolerate low ranges and high prices was limited. Now they're bringing out a batch of EVs that are more consumer-friendly.
Oct
3rd

Kia bulks up its global champion

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Kia's fourth-generation Rio hatchback grows incrementally in nearly every direction and as a result promises more space for people and gear.
Oct
3rd

Can Fiat fill FCA’s small-car void?

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The folks who make their living doing dealership buy-sells agree: There is zero outside interest in buying U.S. Fiat stores, But among Fiat Chrysler dealers, Fiat's small stable of low-priced but slow-selling cars is getting a second look.
Oct
3rd

Dealership turnover squeezing profits

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Dealers' inability to attract and retain women workers mirrors a larger problem: keeping employees in general, NADA's latest Dealership Workforce study found. High turnover costs dealers profits.
Oct
3rd

Is Tesla’s retail road a dead end?

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Tesla has been relatively successful in battling state legislatures, dealer groups and legacy automakers such as General Motors, but its direct-sales is no more secure for other startups, or even Tesla itself.
Oct
3rd

Crooked execs could face jail time

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In the future, auto-industry executives may be more at risk for individual criminal prosecution for their actions.
Oct
3rd

Calsonic sale could rain cash on Nissan

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Nissan's possible sale of Calsonic Kansei Corp., one of its biggest suppliers, would cast off a final vestige of the carmaker's keiretsu system of intertwined parts makers. It also would inject much-needed cash into Nissan Motor Co.
Oct
3rd

CANADA: Despite 0.5% decline, Canada records second-best September ever

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September was once again dominated in Canada by Ford, which was driven in turn by all-time record sales of the Ford F-150. Auto sales essentially went sideways in September -- a 0.5 percent drop from a record year-ago month.
Oct
3rd

HYUNDAI GROUP: Small cars, crossovers drive gains; Kia slips

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Hyundai Motor America's U.S. sales crept up 4.1 percent in September while sales at its corporate sibling, Kia, were down 1.2 percent. Hyundai sold 66,610 vehicles in the U.S., making it a record September, the automaker said.
Oct
3rd

VOLKSWAGEN: A4 surge keeps Audi streak alive, VW skid rolls on

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Despite sagging demand for luxury cars, the redesigned A4 propelled Audi of America to its 69th straight monthly U.S. sales record in September. Sales at sister brand VW continued to wane.
Oct
3rd

Check out the ANE monthly magazine for October

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The latest issue of the Automotive News Europe monthly magazine is ready to view. The new edition looks at Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn's hits and misses as he tries to push the alliance partners into the top three in global vehicle sales.
Oct
3rd

LUXURY: Mercedes pads lead as deals fail to lift BMW

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Mercedes-Benz outsold its luxury competitors in the U.S. in September, adding to its lead for the year as demand for SUVs and crossovers helped overcome a surge in incentive spending by BMW.
Oct
3rd

HONDA: Record truck sales, sluggish cars

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American Honda reported a 0.1 percent decline in September volume as strong demand for trucks failed to offset sluggish car sales.
Oct
3rd

CANADA: Ford, GM advance; FCA drops 18%

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Ford said it recorded its best Canadian September sales results on record, with deliveries rising 6.9 percent to 30,170 vehicles. GM Canada reported a 2 percent increase while FCA dropped 18 percent.
Oct
2nd

Tesla sets quarterly sales record as shipments move closer to 2016 goal

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Tesla delivered a record 24,500 vehicles in the third quarter, assuring investors that it will meet its 2016 targets ahead of a crucial plan to raise more capital.
Oct
2nd

Ghosn faces new risks on road to top 3

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Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn's goal of becoming one of the top three global automakers faces new risks such the Russian market collapse but also fresh opportunities with Mitsubishi.
Oct
2nd

Magna CTO Kotagiri expects more collaboration as tech challenges rise

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Magna International is racing to meet rising demand from automakers for connectivity and autonomous driving solutions with collaboration key to future success, Swamy Kotagiri, Magna's chief technology officer, expained to Automotive News...
Oct
2nd

Execs see diesel waning in Europe

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Senior auto executives they expect the role of diesel engines in Europe to wane in the coming years amid government scrutiny and rising costs to comply with toughening regulations.
Oct
2nd

Chevy armed for small-crossover boom

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Chevy is mobilizing to take greater advantage of the shift toward small crossovers by unveiling a third generation of the Equinox to complement a faster-than-usual freshening of its smaller sibling, the Trax.
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