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May
18th

Sales to Hispanics outpacing the market

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Automakers are intensifying their pursuit of Hispanic car buyers in the U.S., and for one big reason: That's where the growth is. And in fact, Hispanic consumers could well be the auto industry's leading growth engine for the next 20 to 30 years.
May
18th

Porsche’s U.S. boss prepares for more growth

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Porsche's U.S. CEO expects this year to reach the brand's target of selling more than 50,000 vehicles in the U.S. The increased sales aren't enough to justify U.S. production. But Porsche does have plans for more U.S.
May
17th

Takata, Japan automakers stuck in uneasy reliance

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Airbag supplier Takata and Japanese carmakers including Honda are locked in the commercial equivalent of a bad marriage -- not entirely happy in each other's company but unable to break apart and wary of potentially costly court battles.
May
17th

Turin’s past as global design hub inspire new event

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Two Italian design companies will unveil high-performance sports coupes at an event that aims to recall the glamor of auto shows held in Turin when the city was a global design hub.
May
17th

Mobileye software mimics how the human eye sees

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Obstacle detection software has become a must-have technology pursued by just about every megasupplier of safety equipment. Yet, the hottest entrant in this field is a small Israeli company called Mobileye.
May
17th

What drew Mazda, Toyota together?

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Akio Toyoda and Masamichi Kogai sounded more like lovebirds than CEOs when they announced a shared vision for wide-ranging Toyota-Mazda cooperation. Yet it is still unclear what that vision is and how it will play out in joint projects.
May
16th

Camaro vs. Mustang: Who has the edge?

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The Chevrolet Camaro-Ford Mustang rivalry and U.S. sales battle is about to heat up again.
May
16th

Next-gen Camaro loses 200 pounds, gains turbo-4 base engine

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Chevrolet is giving the sixth-generation Camaro a leaner design and a broader engine lineup as it tries to challenge the revitalized Ford Mustang for pony car sales supremacy.
May
16th

VW Group sales fall for first time in years

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VW Group sales fell for the first time in at least four and a half years in April, raising pressure on the automaker to fix trouble spots laid bare by the ouster of Ferdinand Piech as chairman.
May
16th

Fiat, Renault production in Turkey halted by protests

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Production at the Turkish factories of Renault and Fiat stopped as workers protested wages and other employment conditions.
May
16th

How Apple and Google could reshape the connected car sector

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Leading automakers believe that Apple and Google will play a key role in the connected car. The question is whether they will be partners or rivals to companies such as VW, Fiat Chrysler and Renault-Nissan.
May
16th

Why PSA chief Tavares is betting big on DS’s long-term success

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Making a success of the DS brand is a big task facing PSA/Peugeot-Citroen CEO Carlos Tavares. PSA revived the DS badge for near-premium models five years ago, hoping its association with iconic Citroen DS cars would give the line instant appeal.
May
16th

Why PSA chief Tavares is betting big on DS’ long-term success

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Making a success of the DS brand is a big task facing PSA/Peugeot-Citroen CEO Carlos Tavares. PSA revived the DS badge for near-premium models five years ago, hoping its association with iconic Citroen DS cars would give the line instant appeal.
May
16th

Toyota’s HQ plans find good company in Texas

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Toyota's giant 2.1-million-square-foot headquarters will be a big presence in the increasingly crowded Plano, Texas, neighborhood known as Legacy West. Across the street, the new headquarters for FedEx Office are nearly complete.
May
16th

IndyCars test Honda, Chevy engineers

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The Chevrolets and Hondas that millions of Americans drive have at least one thing in common with the high-revving, single-seat open-wheeled cars that will be zipping around the track during next Sunday's running of the Indianapolis 500 - the...
May
16th

How Ernie Boch Jr. closed the book on labor fight

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Dealership rock star Ernie Boch Jr., known for his zany commercials and big-volume sales, lost an NLRB case in April at Boch Honda but won the war against organized labor at the store.
May
15th

Penske seeks $1 billion for truck parts unit, report says

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Roger Penske's holding company is exploring a sale of Truck-Lite in a deal that could value the maker of lighting, wiring harnesses and mirrors for trucks at close to $1 billion, people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
May
15th

THE WEEK THAT WAS: Dawn returns again…

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We heard this week that Toyota and Mazda are interested in working together in the future. Toyota is obviously the bigger player, but Mazda has some interesting plus points, not least its Skyactiv powertrain technology that improves ICE efficiency.
May
15th

Google says self-driving prototype ready to hit the road

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Google says it is ready to take its fully autonomous prototype vehicle on the road, but the company has yet to apply for the required permit in California.
May
15th

SEAT Connected Car – pictures

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With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up van, insurance you can rely on is a must.
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