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Dec
12th

Beepi’s demise shows perils for used-car startups

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Internet used-vehicle retailer Beepi Inc. folded most of its operations last week, marking a growing pain for a burgeoning business model that is trying to convince customers it's OK to buy used vehicles sight unseen.
Dec
12th

Toyota plans an engine overhaul

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Toyota embarks on a sweeping engine and drivetrain overhaul to replace at least 60 percent of its lineup in major markets with greener, yet more exhilarating, power plants by the end of 2021.
Dec
12th

FCA taps the brakes on big-ticket trucks

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Fiat Chrysler dealers will have to wait a bit longer for two highly anticipated big-ticket vehicles: a fully redesigned Ram heavy-duty pickup and a luxury SUV for Jeep, the Grand Wagoneer.
Dec
12th

Jackson: Just say no to cars U.S. won’t like

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On the subject of rampant product proliferation, AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson has some advice for car company executives who keep looking for ways to extend their lineups. But he doesn't know if they will listen.
Dec
12th

Delphi to expand driverless ride-hailing test to U.S., Europe

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This month, Delphi Automotive plans to name a U.S. city as well as one in Europe to launch an Uber-style ride-hailing service with self-driving vehicles.
Dec
12th

Ford Credit wants a role in the sharing economy

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Ford Credit's shared-lease pilot program in Austin, Texas, has closed, CEO Joy Falotico told Automotive News.
Dec
12th

Ballooning inventories will test GM’s resolve

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GM's inventories have ballooned to their highest level in nearly nine years, posing a critical test of the company's determination to resist profit-eroding incentives and fleet deliveries as relief valves.
Dec
12th

Stolen photo triggers lawsuit against dealer

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When a Dallas-area pastor handed his phone over to a dealership employee to confirm that he was preapproved for a loan, he didn't expect nude photos of his wife to be sent from the phone to a swingers' site. He's suing.
Dec
12th

Self-driving Nissan Leafs get factory jobs

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Nissan is deploying two self-driving Leaf electric vehicles at its Oppama assembly plant in Japan to pull about 30 completed vehicles a day across the plant site.
Dec
12th

Off-site reconditioning gives dealers room to grow

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Off-site reconditioning centers have been around for years, used mostly by landlocked dealers in big cities. But now, more dealers outside big cities see the benefits, too.
Dec
12th

How to score a discounted Porsche?

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When Porsche said it plans to sell repaired diesel-powered Cayennes as used vehicles, potential buyers perked up.
Dec
12th

After holdup, Ford ships 10-speed F-150s

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After holding 2017 Ford F-150 pickup or Raptor performance trucks for extra quality tests, Ford says it has shipped 7,500 trucks to dealer lots.
Dec
12th

Come for the oil change. Stay for the chicken.

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When Milton Martin Toyota built a new store in Gainesville, Ga., last year, it included an unusual amenity: a satellite location of the Chick-fil-A fast-food chain in the customer lounge.
Dec
12th

Ford stays the course on rental-fleet sales

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Ford is taking a much different approach to fleet sales than crosstown rival General Motors.
Dec
12th

More F&I managers are quitting. Are expectations for output, speed and compliance to blame?

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FandI managers tackle a multitude of challenges daily, and the stress could be taking a toll. Thirty-eight percent of FandI managers left their jobs last year, up 1 percentage point from 2014. And the average FandI manager tenure was a mere 3.
Dec
12th

How Lynk and CO aims to conquer European buyers with direct sales

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Lynk and CO plans to challenge European volume brands by offering models designed and engineered in Sweden, built in China and sold at extremely competitive prices because of direct distribution.
Dec
12th

2017 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.
Dec
11th

Detroit auto show shines headlights on the business of mobility

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John Krafcik, CEO of Google's self-driving car project, is scheduled to kick off the Detroit auto show in January as part of a new showcase, called Automobili-D, designed to push the show toward a new focus on the business of mobility.
Dec
11th

Stars align for Nissan’s ‘Rogue One’ promotion

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Nissan's partnership with Disney's Lucasfilm started with a little serendipity: the shared name 'Rogue.' But to make the promotion work would require a much heavier lift.
Dec
11th

10 GM models to get 9-speed automatic by end of ’17

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Chevrolet's new nine-speed automatic transmission illustrates the difficulty of eking out fuel economy improvements as automakers work to meet increasingly stringent fuel efficiency standards.
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