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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

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

Panoramic sunroofs aren’t just for luxury

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Panoramic sunroofs are catching on, and suppliers such as Webasto, Inalfa and Inteva are poised to profit from the trend.
Jan
11th

Ford Fusion update is an inside job

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For the most part, Ford Motor Co. didn't mess with the well-liked, stylish design that vaulted the automaker into serious contention in the cutthroat family sedan segment.
Jan
11th

Faraday exits shadows, remains an enigma

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The 1,000-hp race car concept that Faraday Future unveiled at last week's Consumer Electronics Show may have swept away some of the mystery surrounding the Chinese-backed electric car startup.
Jan
11th

Ford to launch FordPass parking app and ‘FordHub’ spots in major malls

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In addition to space in the garage, Ford wants a spot on consumers' smartphone screens. And it wants spots in major shopping malls to promote new types of mobility services.
Jan
11th

What’s ahead for McLaren: Sating fickle elite buyers

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McLaren Automotive achieved consistent profitability in less than five years since getting serious about selling retail cars. But can its limited single-platform, single-engine strategy keep attracting high-end customers?
Jan
11th

Electrification powers automakers’ broader plans for future mobility

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Electrification is fast becoming just one piece of a broader showcase of connectivity and convenience, as automakers try to find the right recipe for the future of urban mobility.
Jan
11th

Volts fuel Chevy store’s success

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Bourgeois Chevrolet in Rawdon, Quebec, stocks every Volt and electric-drive vehicle it can. It draws customers from a wide range because of its dedication and expertise in electric-drive vehicles.
Jan
11th

Is 2016 Jag’s turn to soar?

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Jaguar Land Rover North America CEO Joe Eberhardt says that two compacts, the F-Pace crossover and the XE sedan, will boost Jaguar sales dramatically this year.
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

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

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

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.
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