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Nov
20th

NAFTA defense strategies face political pitfalls

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The business community may have some options in trying to save the North American Free Trade Agreement from potential termination at the hands of President Donald Trump. But they are neither clear nor easy.
Nov
20th

Tesla’s magic show diverts attention away from its problems

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Few companies can propose to take on both Freightliner and Ferrari in one night. But the dollars-and-sense business of automaking remains a deep and daily challenge for Tesla.
Nov
20th

New technology shakes up the purchasing department

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As automakers look for advanced technologies, their unfamiliar suppliers are bringing new ideas to old purchasing departments.
Nov
20th

Economists expect sales of used cars to rise in ’18

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In contrast to new-vehicle sales, U.S. used-vehicle sales will rise in 2018, even as prices soften, on rising volumes of off-lease vehicles, economists forecast.
Nov
20th

Dealership’s refresher class lures buyers back

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Subaru Superstore of Chandler has found a way for its customers to willingly come back to the store in droves.
Nov
20th

Infiniti’s new turbo engine delivers fuel efficiency, performance

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Nissan engineers have succeeded in commercializing variable compression engine technology for the new Infiniti QX50.
Nov
20th

PSA closes failing Berlin car sharing

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While PSA Group works on fine-tuning its mobility services in the United States, it is learning from at least one failed operation launched in Europe.
Nov
20th

AutoNation’s CEO anticipated upheaval, likes his chances

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Where do vanishing new-vehicle profits, a slumping U.S. market and an uncertain auto retail future leave AutoNation? CEO Mike Jackson says he's been preparing for years and likes the company's odds to succeed.
Nov
20th

How critical is the EV tax credit?

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Salespeople would be sad to see the federal tax credit on plug-in electric vehicles disappear. But they're not so sure it's necessary to keep customers interested in EVs.
Nov
20th

GM maps route to profitable EV portfolio

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The ambitious forecasts suggest that GM has surmounted some of the cost hurdles that make electric vehicles difficult to sell at prices that are affordable to consumers and profitable to the manufacturer. But other big challenges remain.
Nov
20th

Why is catalytic converter supplier BASF smiling?

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Tougher fuel economy and emissions regulations will require new engine designs, and more work for the company.
Nov
20th

Dude, where’s my flying car?

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After a century of failed efforts to make vehicles that can soar above gridlocked traffic, the idea that such contraptions are "just around the corner" might not be so far-fetched.
Nov
20th

Lithia a winner on Wall St.

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Of the six publicly traded new-vehicle dealership groups, Lithia Motors Inc. #8212; which prioritized U.S. acquisitions over share buybacks #8212; has drawn the most applause from Wall Street.
Nov
20th

Dealer Jim Gramm puts managers on path to ownership

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Dealer Jim Gramm did what few are able to do: Go from sales to ownership. Now, as he grows his group, he wants to help other GMs do what he did.
Nov
20th

Volvo CEO credits ‘safety and speed’ for Uber deal

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Volvo's deal to supply ride-hailing company Uber with XC90 SUVs that can be become fully autonomous gives the automaker an early leader in the robotaxi sector. It will benefit Volvo on many levels, CEO Hakan Samuelsson says.
Nov
20th

Volvo wins Uber’s first robotaxi order

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Volvo has signed a deal to sell Uber up to 24,000 cars that will become part of the ride-sharing giant's first robotaxi fleet. Volvo will supply XC90s with autonomous driving technologies that Uber needs to add its own self-driving features.
Nov
19th

NAFTA talks, with little movement, may end in stalemate

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Talks to update NAFTA appeared to be in danger of grinding toward a stalemate amid complaints of American negotiators' inflexibility, people familiar with the process said on Sunday.
Nov
19th

Mexico, Canada shun U.S. demands for higher auto content under NAFTA

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Divisions over updating NAFTA showed no sign of easing on Sunday as Mexico and Canada signaled they would not offer counterproposals to American demands for far stronger automotive content rules, Reuters reported, citing people with knowledge of the...
Nov
19th

Canada, Mexico to confront U.S. auto content demands at NAFTA talks

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Canada and Mexico will not make counterproposals to American demands for tougher NAFTA automotive content rules but instead will question and rebut them on Monday, people familiar with the talks said Monday.
Nov
19th

German court releases on bail ex-Audi manager in emissions inquiry

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Former Audi manager Giovanni Pamio is being released following his arrest on suspicion of fraud and false advertising in connection with the carmaker's emissions scandal.
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