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May
14th

Lincoln back from the brink after unlikely comeback journey

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In mid-2011, a rival CEO snidely suggested someone should "sprinkle holy water" on Lincoln. But instead of planning for a funeral, the brand's executives were quietly crafting a plan that would eventually lead Ford's luxury marque back to relevance.
May
14th

Former GM purchasing scourge Bo Andersson is reborn as a supplier

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Bo Andersson has been dispatched by the president of Japan's giant family-owned wiring supplier, Yazaki Corp., to fix the business where it needs it most #8212; North America and Europe.
May
14th

Can auto shows remain relevant as brands find new ways to debut vehicles?

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BMW's decision to unveil a car in a video game illustrates how the digital era is transforming the way automakers introduce vehicles, forcing Detroit and other big auto shows to figure out how to stay relevant.
May
14th

Inventories creep up as summer approaches

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Total inventory was up on May 1, but Meanwhile, the industrywide days supply retreated slightly from a year ago thanks to a strong selling rate.
May
14th

Union program helps refine transactions

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Georgia dealership partners with Union Auto Program for union-member leads, smoother transactions.
May
14th

Shift team reports from SXSW

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In the debut episode of Season 3 of the "Futurismo" podcast, the Shift team travels to Austin for South by Southwest, the eclectic arts and technology festival, to find out how the conversation around the future of transportation is bigger...
May
14th

‘U.S. is the highest priority,’ Mazda’s new CEO says

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Mazda's incoming CEO, Akira Marumoto, has been Americas chief since 2013. In his new role, he will focus on strengthening Mazda's dealership network in the United States and making the most of a growing partnership with Toyota.
May
14th

Mitsu gets back to a profit on N.A. boost

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Rebounding profits in North America helped troubled Mitsubishi Motors Corp. jump back into the black in the just-finished fiscal year, as the recovering Japanese automaker rode a tail wind of surging sales, big cost cuts and favorable exchange rates.
May
14th

Mahindra’s giant leap into Detroit

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After failing to enter the U.S. market in 2010, India's Mahindra and Mahindra is taking a novel approach in its second attempt #8212; making vehicles in Detroit.
May
14th

Political window opens for mpg gains through high-octane fuel

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Automakers and others sense an opportunity to create a national high-octane standard that satisfies Big Oil, agribusiness, regulators and the auto industry.
May
14th

All public dealership groups raise average FandI profit per vehicle

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All six public new-vehicle dealership groups improved average FandI gross profit per unit in the first quarter, driven primarily by FandI training and an increase in product sales.
May
14th

Supplier fire ripples across the industry

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A magnesium plant fire is the kind of black swan event that's unavoidable in an era when auto parts often are delivered just hours before they're needed on the assembly line, but prior disasters have taught automakers valuable lessons.
May
14th

Profit drop in once reliable N.A. drags down Subaru

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North America, long the earnings engine for Subaru, suddenly turned into a drag on global profits amid spiraling incentives due to increased crossover competition.
May
14th

PSA plots lower-cost course for U.S. return

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PSA Group is considering a tech-centric, digital shopper-focused approach to selling cars as it plots its comeback in the United States.
May
14th

Automaker-supplier ties take a hit

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One more sign that automakers are under pressure from a spate of new industry challenges #8212; their relations with suppliers have worsened.
May
13th

Disclosure of Geely’s Daimler stake under scrutiny

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German markets regulator BaFin is reviewing whether to impose fines after it found that transactions to buy a 9.69 percent stake in Daimler on behalf of Li Shufu, chairman of Chinese automaker Geely, should have been disclosed earlier.
May
13th

German regulator says Geely’s Daimler stake needed earlier disclosure

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German markets regulator BaFin is reviewing whether to impose fines after it found that transactions to buy a 9.69 percent stake in Daimler on behalf of Li Shufu, chairman of Chinese carmaker Geely, should have been disclosed earlier.
May
13th

Ferrari dealership in Michigan completes $5 million expansion

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The only Ferrari dealership in Michigan is set to show off a $5 million expansion when it opens for business Monday inside a 53,000-square-foot store in the Detroit suburbs.
May
13th

Toyoda warns Toyota faces ‘life-or-death’ battle

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Akio Toyoda, warning that his company is locked in a 'life-or-death battle,' says Toyota must redouble cost-cutting efforts even as it books a record profit.
May
13th

Wolfgang Porsche interview: The legend must be maintained

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In a rare interview, Wolfgang Porsche, spokesman for the influential Porsche-Piech family that controls Volkswagen Group, talked about VW's past and future leadership and the future of the Porsche brand.
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