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Jan
23rd

MTV study finds Gen Y wants cars — and a better buying process

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Many millennials really do like cars and strive to own one. But they'd like the car buying process to take less time, be more transparent, offer more affordable customization options and have more targeted advertising.
Jan
23rd

FCA projects 10% growth in U.S. retail sales for ’15, extending streak

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FCA US dealers were told to anticipate as much as 10 percent growth in their U.S.
Jan
23rd

Crossovers will deliver another record year for Audi, Keogh says

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Greater availability of hot-selling crossovers will propel Audi to another record year of U.S. sales in 2015, Audi of America CEO Scott Keogh says.
Jan
23rd

Missouri dealers file suit to block Tesla sales

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Missouri auto dealers filed suit to block Tesla Motors' direct manufacturer-to-consumer sales in the state.
Jan
23rd

Long-term trends to siphon off sales, NADA economist says

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Steven Szakaly, NADA's chief economist, reiterated his forecast of 16.9 million U.S. light-vehicle sales in 2015.
Jan
23rd

Honda signals shift from Takata, hires rival to supply Accord airbags, report says

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Honda has chosen a competitor of embattled Takata to supply airbags for the next North American version of its Accord sedan, the automaker's best-selling vehicle, two people with knowledge of the decision told Reuters
Jan
23rd

Look out Qashqai! Here comes the Renault Kadjar

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Renault Kadjar rendering
News 26 Jan, 2015

New Renault Kadjar crossover SUV to take on the Nissan Qashqai and Skoda Yeti

Jan
23rd

Petrol prices hit a five-year low but there’s further to go

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Low fuel prices
News 23 Jan, 2015

Government under growing pressure to help motorists as experts say fuel prices are still too high

Jan
23rd

US: Venezuela woes cost Ford $800m pretax in Q4 2014

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Ford is to take an US$800m pre-tax hit in results for the fourth quarter of 2014 due to the currency woes in Venezuela.
Jan
23rd

Car insurance costs back on rise

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Insurance accident injury claim
News 23 Jan, 2015

Average quote for car insurance is now £594, with further price increases to come

Jan
23rd

BRAZIL: Revalued dollar hurries nationalisation plans

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Independent of obligations imposed by the industrial policy, all automakers building cars in Brazil (or about to) intend to increase their local content percentage. This is due to spiralling logistic costs, direct and indirect tax rises on imports and, especially, because there is a clear tendency towards a dollar to real valuation in this and in the years to come.
Jan
23rd

GM to cut production of Chevy Sonic, Buick Verano

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General Motors is cutting production of its Chevrolet Sonic and Buick Verano small cars amid higher-than-normal inventories, a sign that low gasoline prices could be weakening the sales outlook for small cars.
Jan
23rd

Honda axes Accord in Europe

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Honda will end sales of the Accord midsize sedan in Europe after the car failed to make headway against German rivals.
Jan
23rd

COMMENT: What now for docked Hoegh Osaka cargo?

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So the saga of the Osaka is finally over - at least the seaborne element of it anyway - but perhaps now the real drama begins back at port in Southampton.
Jan
23rd

George Gibson, chief engineer of the Dodge Dart, dies at 92

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George Gibson Jr., a former chief engineer for Dodge, died Wednesday in Rochester, Minn. He was 92.
Jan
23rd

THE WEEK THAT WAS: New Hondas and the ship’s upright again

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Just back from what was my first ever Honda launch event to bring you news of the 2015 CR-V update for Europe, majoring, of course on a new diesel engine and ZF's new(ish) nine-speed automatic.
Jan
23rd

EU regulators to rule on ZF’s bid for TRW by Feb. 26

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European Union antitrust authorities will decide by Feb. 26 whether to approve German supplier ZF Friedrichshafen's $13.5 billion bid for U.S. rival TRW Automotive.
Jan
23rd

Ford takes charge of $800 million on Venezuelan currency

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Ford said it will take a one-time pretax charge of $800 million in its fourth quarter results because the inability to exchange US dollars for Venezuelan bolivars has restricted operations in the South American country.
Jan
23rd

GERMANY: BMW appoints new head of Mini brand

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MW Group has announced that from From 1 March 2015, Sebastian Mackensen will take on responsibility for the MINI brand.
Jan
23rd

US: Johnson Controls automotive profitability up 26% in fiscal Q1

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Johnson Controls has reported upbeat results for its fiscal first quarter (to December 31) with automotive profitability up 26%, despite a downturn in automotive revenues blamed on exchange rates.
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