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Oct
3rd

GESTAMP’S JEFF WILSON: Supplier moves swiftly in North America

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When Spanish supplier Gestamp decided to enter North America, it needed a showcase for its hot-stamping technology. It found one in Chattanooga.
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

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

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

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
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 still eyes global top 3 spot despite setbacks

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Carlos Ghosn's goal to make Renault-Nissan one of the top three global automakers has suffered setbacks but rising EV sales, a rebound in India and the acquisition of Mitsubishi will boost the French-Japanese alliance.
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

Paris: City of highlights and lowlights

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Reporter David Undercoffler takes a look at the highlights (and lowlights) of the Paris Auto Show.
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.
Oct
1st

Delphi to expand driverless-taxi test

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Delphi Automotive wants to expand its road test of driverless taxis - scheduled to debut next year in Singapore - to other cities.
Oct
1st

Zetsche, Ghosn bullish on pickups

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Dieter Zetsche has big plans to put Mercedes-Benz into the premium pickup business, and he is relying on Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn to help make it happen.
Oct
1st

PSA will dip toes in N.A. with mobility

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PSA Group CEO Carlos Tavares told reporters during the Paris auto show that PSA will first offer mobility services as part of a 'step-by-step' plan to return to North America over the course of 10 years.
Oct
1st

Jaguar plans 2017 debut for XF wagon

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Jaguar will debut the station wagon version of the XF in mid-2017. Unlike the previous-generation wagon, the new XF Sportbrake will offer all-wheel drive in its diesel variants, Jaguar Land Rover sales director Andy Goss said.
Sep
30th

California proposes giving more freedom to test self-driving cars

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California will allow companies more leeway in testing self-driving cars on public roads while restricting how the nascent technology is advertised under revised draft regulations.
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