Wednesday 28 February 2018

AutoNews Now: 'Creeping death of diesel' in Europe?

AutoNews Now: 'Creeping death of diesel' in Europe? 'Creeping death of diesel' in Europe?; #MeToo movement means bye-bye 'booth babes'; Denso ramps up in Tenn.; Amazon Alexa races to beat Google into car; 'Wrinkled' Nissan Leafs.

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PSA veteran Duchemin will head Opel sales

PSA veteran Xavier Duchemin will head sales at the French automaker's newly acquired Opel and Vauxhall brands. Opel said Duchemin's extensive experience will help the company to implement its PACE turnaround plan.

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Tuesday 27 February 2018

AutoNews Now: Lower U.S. sales expected for Feb.

AutoNews Now: Lower U.S. sales expected for Feb. Lower U.S. sales expected for Feb.; Report: Geely pursued FCA buy; Lithia buys second Pittsburgh dealer group; Wage talks at GM Korea; Porsche stands by diesel; Wane at the pump?

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Monday 26 February 2018

AutoNews Now: One executive rises, another rescues

AutoNews Now: One executive rises, another rescues One exec rises, one rescues: Ford financial veteran Falotico's next feat: Lincoln; FCA's Gilles uses Jeep to aid crash victims; TrueCar dropping NRA; Hyundai expands retail program.

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Joy Falotico follows fast track to Ford's top marketing post

The dealer relationships, marketing expertise and leasing acumen Joy Falotico cultivated over nearly three decades with Ford's financing arm stood out amid the void created by a top executive's sudden departure.

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Falotico follows fast track to Ford's top marketing post

The dealer relationships, marketing expertise and leasing acumen Joy Falotico cultivated over nearly three decades with Ford's financing arm stood out amid the void created by a top executive's sudden departure.

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Ram's MLK spot a great reminder

I applaud Vince Bond for his stance on Ram's use of Martin Luther King Jr.'s ode to service in the brand's Super Bowl commercial.

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Friday 23 February 2018

AutoNews Now: Geely chair Daimler's biggest solo shareholder

AutoNews Now: Geely chair Daimler's biggest solo shareholderGeely chair Daimler's biggest solo shareholder, Senators seek Daimler probe; Cashing in on car's data; VW's '18 outlook; Buick Envision gets family makeover; Mustang painted-pony promo.

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Thursday 22 February 2018

AutoNews Now: Lincoln's Galhotra named Ford N.A. chief

Lincoln's Galhotra to replace Nair as Ford N.A. chief; Consumer Reports names Genesis top brand; C-R's top 10 models; BMW, Takata settle suits; The Land Rover of mobile phones.

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AutoNews Now: Lincoln's Galhotra named Ford N.A. chief

AutoNews Now: Lincoln's Galhotra named Ford N.A. chiefLincoln's Galhotra to replace Nair as Ford N.A. chief; Consumer Reports names Genesis top brand; C-R's top 10 models; BMW, Takata settle suits; The Land Rover of mobile phones.

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Genesis supplants Audi atop Consumer Reports' latest brand rankings

Hyundai's upstart Genesis luxury brand supplanted Audi atop Consumer Reports' annual ranking of automotive brands. Subaru and Kia tied for the highest ranked mass-market brands.

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Wednesday 21 February 2018

AutoNews Now: Lots of spending, long road to AVs

AutoNews Now: Lots of spending, long road to AVsStudy predicts long road to AVs; Daimler truck-talks Tesla; Volvo's new plug-in pair; Pitch the toll pass, buy an Audi?; This billionaire can block a BMW takeover.

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Tuesday 20 February 2018

NBA All-Star Weekend boosts Autotrader's new site

Autotrader took advantage of its long-standing NBA sponsorship to promote its redesigned website and set a record in online traffic during All-Star Weekend.

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AutoNews Now: Tesla's delay could be Chevy Bolt's gain

AutoNews Now: Tesla's delay could be Chevy Bolt's gainTesla's delay could be Chevy Bolt's gain; Beating Benz, BMW; Marchionne gets $12M in pay, $36M in stock; VW's electric Vizzion; Lexus, Kia product teases; Stymied by stink bugs.

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Why Aston Martin is mulling risky move into F1

Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer envisions the automaker entering Formula One as an engine supplier by 2021.

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Monday 19 February 2018

Remote software updates help build dealer service business, suppliers say

Automakers could use over-the-air software updates to prompt owners with customized messages directing them where to take their vehicles for service, suppliers say.

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Dodging a bad review, Subaru fell into awd country

In 1969, Consumer Reports gave the Subaru 360 a rare designation: "not acceptable." Oh, and the magazine also called it "the most unsafe car on the market."

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Friday 16 February 2018

AutoNews Now: Magna CEO's worry: A 'socialist' Canada

AutoNews Now: Magna CEO's worry: A 'socialist' CanadaMagna CEO's worry: A 'socialist' Canada; Vacuum-maker Dyson plans 3 electric vehicles; Ghosn on making EVs at profit; Late-model Ram pickups recalled; Global sales on track to rise.

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Thursday 15 February 2018

AutoNews Now: How Subaru found the key to U.S. market

How Subaru found the key to U.S. market; Wrestler John Cena moves to quash Ford lawsuit; NHTSA stretched too thin?; Trump's GM Korea boast; Jeep ad riles fish fans.

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AutoNews Now: How Subaru found the key to U.S. market

AutoNews Now: How Subaru found the key to U.S. marketHow Subaru found the key to U.S. market; Wrestler John Cena moves to quash Ford lawsuit; NHTSA stretched too thin?; Trump's GM Korea boast; Jeep ad riles fish fans.

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John Cena seeks to dismiss Ford lawsuit for flipping 2017 GT supercar

Professional wrestler-turned-actor John Cena filed a motion to dismiss Ford's lawsuit against him for flipping his 2017 Liquid Blue GT supercar.

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Lincoln serves up ads for redesigned Navigator starring Serena Williams

Lincoln has tapped tennis star Serena Williams to help sell the redesigned Navigator SUV in a social media ad campaign that launches Thursday.

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Wednesday 14 February 2018

AutoNews Now: The woman holding the reins at NHTSA

AutoNews Now: The woman holding the reins at NHTSAShe's holding the reins at NHTSA; Moving in on Lexus: Mainstream brands catching up in dependability; Credit scores rising; Automakers pitch in for Takata victims; Sweet sentiments.

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Renault follows Audi into the potentially lucrative e-sports world

Renault is following other major corporate sponsors, including Audi, into the potentially lucrative e-sports world, with the goal of selling more real cars to fans of racing- and auto-themed games.

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Tuesday 13 February 2018

AutoNews Now: Nissan to show redesigned Altima in NY

AutoNews Now: Nissan to show redesigned Altima in NYNissan to show redesigned Altima; Heavy debate about safety; Rolls names SUV; Toyota Supra, Hyundai Santa Fe peeks; In with robotaxis, out with tailgate parties, bumper stickers?

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Mercedes-Benz names Publicis Groupe as global ad agency network

Mercedes-Benz has hired Publicis Groupe as its global agency network for creative and digital transformation, following a six-month review.

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Monday 12 February 2018

Mercedes confirms plan to skip 2019 Detroit auto show

Mercedes-Benz confirmed it will have no formal presence at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in 2019, striking a blow to the event as more manufacturers save major vehicle introductions for tech conferences or their own special...

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AutoNews Now: Less stress on Nissan dealers?

AutoNews Now: Less stress on Nissan dealers?Less stress? Nissan CEO aims to reduce incentive, inventory pressure; Don't drive some '06 Rangers, Ford cautions; Car-to-truck shift at Benz, BMW; Porsche-Audi EV platform.

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Subaru turns 50

Subaru of America, the Japanese automaker celebrating its 50th anniversary in the U.S. this year, may appear to be unstoppable at the moment. But that hasn't always been the case.

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Colbert runs up score on 'Dodge' Ram ad

Late-night comedian Stephen Colbert pokes fun at Ram's super bowl commercial that used part of a speech by Martin Luther King Jr.

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How Subaru came up with the 'Love' marketing campaign

Before Subaru of America found "Love," the company endured nearly 40 years of advertising heartbreak.

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Chevy's Tim Mahoney began Subaru's 'Love' campaign

It was Tim Mahoney #8212; now Chevy's global marketing chief #8212; who brought the love to Subaru in 2007.

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Subaru in the U.S. through the years

Here's a timeline of notable events, sales figures, advertising campaigns and vehicle launches during Subaru of America's first 50 years in the U.S.

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Sunday 11 February 2018

Toyota leaves Pyeongchang podium to S. Korean rivals

Toyota realized before signing on as a new Olympic sponsor almost three years ago that South Korea's Winter Games, like the local car market, would always belong to local rivals Hyundai and Kia.

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Nissan Europe exec outlines how Formula E entry will lift Leaf

Nissan will join the Formula E racing series this year and the automaker's European EV boss, Gareth Dunsmore, sees this as a great opportunity to present the second-generation Leaf to a new group of potential customers, as he explained to...

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My life with Toyota's Kirobo Mini robot

Toyota says its Kirobo Mini conversation partner, a robot it's selling in Japan, is a first step toward talking cars, but its conversations highlight the gulf that remains in achieving that goal and the challenges automakers face when delving into...

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Friday 9 February 2018

AutoNews Now: Uber to pay Waymo $245M settlement

AutoNews Now: Uber to pay Waymo $245M settlementUber to pay $245M to settle Waymo suit; M-B set to skip Detroit show; German project key to faster Tesla output; Volvo's V40's big task; Mazda6 wagon update; Fiat 500s go turbo.

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