2010

May 20, 2011

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High Scrappage Rate Holds U.S. Vehicle Parc in Check in 2010

The U.S. car and truck fleet grew slightly last year, following a sharp decline in 2009, but the average age of vehicles on the road increased....More
Dec. 16, 2010

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Ward’s 10 Best Engines Quick Hits

A concise pro-and-con review of every engine evaluated as part of the 2011 competition....More
Nov. 23, 2010

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Francois Defends New Chrysler Badge

The transition from the gold-centered badge was met with unanimous approval by the brand’s marketers. “Gold is old,” an insider tells Ward’s....More
Nov. 22, 2010

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Upside of Downsizing Beginning to Emerge in North America

As we look to 2011 and beyond, the automotive landscape looks permanently altered. Tomorrow will not be a lower-volume version of yesterday....More
Nov. 22, 2010

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North American LV Production to Grow 12% in 2011

This year’s low capacity utilization is a result of strategic discipline, as auto makers allow demand to dictate their build rate, rather than use output to push the market upward....More
Nov. 22, 2010

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Workers’ Role Expanding as Wages Contract

“We assume that the best executives cost a lot more money, and the best workers we get for a lot less money,” says labor expert Harley Shaiken. “There’s something wrong with that logic.”...More
Nov. 22, 2010

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Jack Fitzgerald: Dealer Rights Group Lays Low – For Now

“As long as this business remains competitive, and it’s extremely competitive, there will be tension,” says auto dealer Jack Fitzgerald....More
Nov. 22, 2010

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Krafcik: Hyundai Ready to Begin March Toward 600,000 Sales

Hyundai CEO Krafcik talks to Ward’s about the state of the North American auto industry heading into 2011, what he likes about his job and the not-so-little-matter of respect....More
Nov. 22, 2010

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Dealers Use Hard Lessons Learned to Boost Profits

Dealers streamlined their operations, cut costs and reduced inventory levels. By continuing to do those things and more, they resolutely enter the new year with prosperous hopes....More
Nov. 22, 2010

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2010 Year in Review: North America

Highlights of the year’s major events affecting the North American market....More

Chicago Auto Show	Convergence	Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS)	Driving Sales Executive Summit
Geneva Auto Show	Los Angeles Auto Show	Mahle	Management Briefing Seminars
NADA Convention	New York Auto Show	Paris Auto Show	SAE World Congress
State of Industry: International	WardsAuto 10 Best Engines	WardsAuto Auto Interiors Conference	WardsAuto Dealer 500
WardsAuto Diesel Shootout	WardsAuto F&I 150	WardsAuto Megadealer 100	WardsAuto Remarketing 150
Year in Review	State of Industry: North America	WardsAuto 10 Best Engines Story Behind	Making Cafe Work
WardsAuto e-Dealer 100

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High Scrappage Rate Holds U.S. Vehicle Parc in Check in 2010

Ward’s 10 Best Engines Quick Hits

Francois Defends New Chrysler Badge

Upside of Downsizing Beginning to Emerge in North America

North American LV Production to Grow 12% in 2011

Workers’ Role Expanding as Wages Contract

Jack Fitzgerald: Dealer Rights Group Lays Low – For Now

Krafcik: Hyundai Ready to Begin March Toward 600,000 Sales

Dealers Use Hard Lessons Learned to Boost Profits

2010 Year in Review: North America

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