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May 22, 2013

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Kia Strives to Repeat Soul’s Success With Evolutionary Next-Gen Model

Kia’s boxy Soul surprised the auto maker and industry-watchers alike with 31,621 deliveries in 2009, its first year in the U.S., outselling the Scion xB, Honda Element and Nissan Cube. By 2011, the car surpassed the 100,000-unit mark....More
May 22, 2013

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Aston Martin Celebrates 100 Years With CC100 Speedster Concept

The Speedster Concept, a race-inspired, open-air 2-seater, translates the design and craftsmanship of the iconic ’59 DBR1 into a modern interpretation of open-air motoring....More
May 22, 2013

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France Revising Auto Industry Support Groups’ Mission

The public-private research consortium, under the gun to produce more than research papers, will put more emphasis on meeting market demands....More
May 22, 2013

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It’s What’s Inside That Counts

As the WardsAuto Interiors Conference gets under way today, various sectors of the industry strive to deliver the newest technology, the cleanest fit-and-finish, the most advanced human-machine interface and the most comfortable seats at the best price....More
May 22, 2013

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Ford Cutting Back on Summer Shutdowns to Meet Demand

Ford’s North American plants are pushed to the limit, with total capacity utilization at 114.0%, up from 103.2% year-ago, according to WardsAuto data....More
May 21, 2013

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Dealers Object to Sales Leads Routed to Competitors

Some dealers think they are paying for exclusive leads when, in fact, they are getting ones that are passed around and re-sold....More
May 21, 2013

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2013 WardsAuto Interiors Student Competition: Yoongkyung Hwang

College for Creative Studies student Yoongkyung Hwang presents his concept for a 2025 midsize sedan....More
May 21, 2013

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Cleaner Diesels Highlight BMW’s Refreshed 5-Series

The auto maker is offering six diesel and four gasoline powerplants for the new 5-Series sedan and touring models, including its M Performance Automobiles sub-brand....More
May 21, 2013

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Used-Car Demand Reflects Spain’s Depressed Economy

Industry officials expect this year’s proportion of used-car to new-car buyers will match last year’s record of 2.3:1, more than double the ratio in the pre-recession year of 2007....More
May 21, 2013

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Brazil Sees Auto Plant Boom as Vehicle Importers Rethink Strategies

OEMs that ignore the government’s incentive programs do so at their own risk, says an executive from the association of vehicle importers. In practice, companies that do not adhere to the program will have their IPI tax hiked 30% on imports....More

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