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Apr 10, 2014

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Harmonized Test-Cycle Music to Ears of Powertrain Engineers

The current patchwork of procedures makes designing global cars and trucks difficult, as well as more costly, because some technologies work better under some drive cycles....More
Jan 31, 2014

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Technology Roundup

Ricardo, Dana grow R&D capabilities; Dow Automotive, Henkel introduce new adhesive technologies; Ford huddles with Stanford, MIT on autonomous-car development....More
Dec 19, 2013

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Supplier Roundup

Database to keep tabs on global supply chain; ZF grows business in U.S. and Asia; BorgWarner says acquisition enhances capability in EGR technology....More
Oct 24, 2013

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Supplier Roundup

Dana strenghtens ties with India’s Mahindra; composites developer opens new Detroit-area headquarters, R&D operation; Visteon subsidiary bids for Thai auto-electronics business....More
Sep 6, 2013

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Supplier Roundup

A roundup of this week’s news involving automotive suppliers....More
Aug 7, 2013

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Automotive Electronics Moving at Lightning Speed 1

Transformations will occur in the major categories of vehicle components and systems, a strategist from auto supplier Dana says....More
Aug 7, 2013

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Traffic on Road to Automated Driving May Be Heavy 2

A consumer survey shows traditional auto makers are the overall preferred developers of autonomous vehicles, but younger respondents choose high-tech companies....More
Jul 18, 2013

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Supplier Roundup

A roundup of this week’s news involving automotive suppliers....More
May 23, 2013

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Supplier Roundup

A roundup of this week’s news involving automotive suppliers....More
Mar 14, 2013

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Supplier Roundup 1

A roundup of this week’s news involving automotive suppliers....More

Editor's PIcks

Apr 23, 2014

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Car Buyers Becoming Less Interested in Test Drives

Traditional sales training stresses the importance of demo drives, but buyers take fewer of them, according to a new study....More

Apr 22, 2014

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Dealership Group Caters to Chinese Clientele

It’s important for employees to know the differences in the various Chinese communities, says Hong Kong native William Ho, sales manager at Mercedes of Arcadia....More

Apr 21, 2014

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Last Stand for Big Body-on-Frame Truck?

Leading the big-truck surge will be General Motors, which has full availability of its re-engineered Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra fullsize pickups, plus redesigned SUVs now hitting the market....More

Apr 17, 2014

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Buoyed by Recent Success, Ford Launches Lincoln Brand in China

Lincoln will start with an independent network of eight dedicated dealerships in seven cities but will ramp up quickly to 60 stores in 50 cities by 2016....More

Apr 16, 2014

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Fields: Don’t Count Lincoln Out 2

Mark Fields says successful business innovators recognize consumers’ spoken wants and unspoken needs....More

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Apr 21, 2014

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North American Light Vehicle Production Up 7.9% in March

Several automakers, including Toyota, Kia and Nissan, recorded best-ever March results....More

Apr 17, 2014

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Mexico March LV Sales 5th Best

March LV sales in Mexico top those of February and year-ago....More

Apr 4, 2014

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Canada March LV Sales Third Best

Canadian buyers snap up a record number of light trucks in March....More

Apr 4, 2014

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WardsAuto Global Update: April 2014 - Focus on South America 1

Video brief highlights updates to future product and production plans from WardsAuto Forecasts....More

Apr 4, 2014

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N. America Q2 Output Gets Boost

A 58,600-unit gain in planned second-quarter output, on the heels of a 63,500 Q1 boost puts the industry on track for 8,577,500 completions in first-half 2014, 1.7% more than in like-2013....More

Apr 3, 2014

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March Sales Trim U.S. Inventory Healthy 1.6%

Inventory of domestically made LVs is where most of March’s excess inventory exists. There could be some production slowdowns, but higher retail incentives in place in March are likely to continue in April, and possibly increase....More

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Industry Voices

Apr 22, 2014

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The New Normal? 1

The industry has lost its way on inventory control. For the past four months automakers have left excess inventory on dealers’ lots. Not a good sign....More

Apr 21, 2014

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Three Steps to Maximizing Dealer Profitability

A winning combo: hiring the right employees, offering beneficial F&I products and maintaining a strong online presence....More

Apr 10, 2014

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Three Ways to Embrace Discomfort and Win Sale

In every situation there is clear motivation that compels each person to work through difficult situations. When it comes to sales, how badly do you want it? How strong is your desire to excel?...More

Apr 8, 2014

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Ally IPO Will Aid Taxpayers

The CFPB knew what Ally needed. The bureau used that knowledge to extort a $98 million consent agreement....More

Apr 4, 2014

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Four Ways to Score Higher Fixed-Operations Profits

Like a successful football team, dealerships need to follow a game plan....More

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