Friday 30 March 2018

AutoNews Now: March blew in higher U.S. sales, experts say

AutoNews Now: March blew in higher U.S. sales, experts say March blew in higher U.S. sales, experts say; VW's plan for diesel bans; Chinese EV for U.S.; On 'The Closer': Nissan's designer bunny, Parking dogs, Honda's help for the hapless?

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Thursday 29 March 2018

AutoNews Now: Renault, Nissan merger talks?

AutoNews Now: Renault, Nissan merger talks?Renault, Nissan reportedly in merger talks; Uber reaches settlement with family of victim killed in self-driving car crash; Death at BMW paint shop probed; Dana, GKN deal dead.

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Wednesday 28 March 2018

Six states team up to encourage ZEV purchases

A half-dozen Northeast states have agreed to help automakers boost sales of electric vehicles, which have remained at ultra-low levels in the region despite government-mandated sales quotas designed to improve air quality.

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AutoNews Now: VW debuts pickup concept for U.S.

AutoNews Now: VW debuts pickup concept for U.S.At New York auto show: VW eyes U.S. truck market with Atlas Tanoak concept; Can redesigned RAV4 keep wooing buyers?; Nissan arms Altima in Accord, Camry attack; Lincoln Aviator gets its wings, plugs into hangar.

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Honda shows off the WR-V for India

Honda Cars India highlights its WR-V subcompact crossover in one of this week's most popular viral videos.

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Ford exec Jim Farley says dealerships must 'evolve in a meaningful way'

Jim Farley, Ford's president of global markets, envisions a future with smaller showrooms, less conquesting and a more personal relationship between dealers and customers.

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Tuesday 27 March 2018

AutoNews Now: Waymo adding electric Jaguars to fleet

AutoNews Now: Waymo adding electric Jaguars to fleet Waymo to add as many as 20,000 electric Jags; BMW sued over diesel emissions; NTSB probes Tesla crash; New Lexus UX offers connectivity, subscriptions; Hyundai union raps trade move.

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BMW pulls out of Detroit Auto Show

BMW is joining Mercedes in pulling out of the Detroit auto show as it explores alternative marketing platforms and formats.

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Monday 26 March 2018

AutoNews Now: OnStar relaunches, refocuses on safety

AutoNews Now: OnStar relaunches, refocuses on safetyOnStar relaunches, refocuses on safety; N.Y. auto show preview; Dealers at NADA marvel at new tech; Lynk & CO reveals European production site.

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OnStar rebranding efforts put safety first

GM plans to relaunch the OnStar brand in a national ad campaign, directing focus back to safety and security from connectivity. This is the first national marketing campaign for OnStar in six years.

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Sunday 25 March 2018

AutoNews Now: Tax reform to spur dealership buys, too?

AutoNews Now: Tax reform to spur dealership buys, too?At NADA: Tax reform to spur dealership buys, too?; NADA's Lutz: People still want personal cars; 2018 sales outlook; Subaru's 1,000-sale promise; Infiniti's advice on QX50.

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AutoNews Now: CEO: Waymo's Krafcik on Uber AV fatality

AutoNews Now: CEO: Waymo's Krafcik on Uber AV fatalityAt NADA: Waymo's Krafcik on Uber AV fatality; Honda to cut Accord output; Make meetings: Lincoln Continental suicide doors?, Mazda ad push, VW profit quest; Puppy love at Subaru.

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BMW hikes U.S. marketing outlays amid product push

With more new and updated vehicles to launch this year, BMW is increasing its overall U.S. marketing outlays in 2018.

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Saturday 24 March 2018

Ford doubles co-op advertising money for dealers

Ford told dealers at its annual make meeting at the 2018 NADA Show that, by June, they'd have roughly $270 million available annually in their advertising co-op, up from about $135 million today.

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AutoNews Now: How auto industry can lose its sexist image

AutoNews Now: How auto industry can lose its sexist imageAt NADA: How auto industry can shed its sexist image; Carvana's big challenge; A virtual aide named Nexi; Leadership tips from legendary football coach Nick Saban.

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Mazda dealers promised ad blitz in April

Mazda will roll out a major advertising campaign to reposition the brand after talking with dealers who feel its marketing has been lackluster in recent months and the marque is losing its connection with consumers.

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AutoNews Now: RDX launch critical, Acura dealers told

AutoNews Now: RDX launch critical, Acura dealers toldAt NADA: RDX launch must succeed, Acura dealers told; Nissan vows to ease up; Jeep pickup due date; Sonic resists upgrade demands; BMW skipping Detroit; Time Dealer of the Year.

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Friday 23 March 2018

AutoNews Now: Remembering retail pioneer Wayne Huizenga

AutoNews Now: Remembering retail pioneer Wayne HuizengaAt NADA: Remembering retail pioneer Wayne Huizenga; Nissan to launch 8 EVs by 2022; Painter's push to 'idealize' customer experience; Hinrichs to talk product with Ford dealers.

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BMW pulls out of Detroit Auto Show

BMW is joining German rival Mercedes-Benz and pulling out of the North American International Auto Show. The decision comes as the Detroit Auto Dealers Association contemplates moving the show to October from January starting in 2020.

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AutoNews Now: PSA's three-step plan for re-entering N.A.

AutoNews Now: PSA's three-step plan for re-entering N.A. At NADA: PSA taking startup approach to re-entering N.A., Dominique says; Online sales sentiments: 'Long way to go,' dealer says; Nissan preps for 'experience revolution'; F&I opener.

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Digital storefront firm Roadster expands platform

Roadster, the California startup that created digital storefronts on dealer sites that allow consumers to buy vehicles online, is broadening the scale of its platform to dealer groups.

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AutoNews Now: At NADA: Under 40? Don't flame out

AutoNews Now: At NADA: Under 40? Don't flame out At NADA: Under 40? Don't flame out; EVs by subscription; J.D. Power: Car-focused lineup hurting some brands; New Power CEO has a taste for acquisitions.

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BMW hires new creative ad agency in U.S.

BMW appointed Goodby, Silverstein and Partners, which has handled advertising for Chevrolet, Saturn and most recently Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, as its lead creative ad agency in the U.S.

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Thursday 22 March 2018

Safety groups say Congress has given self-driving companies too much leeway

With fierce global competition to capture the lead in the large burgeoning market for driverless vehicles, Congress appears willing to deliver conditions favorable to US-based businesses.

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AutoNews Now: Trump Announces China Import Tariff Plan

AutoNews Now: Trump Announces China Import Tariff PlanTrump's China tariff plan; NADA preview; Musk granted billions; Ford, Mahindra tie-up; Water-saving brainstorm.

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Wednesday 21 March 2018

AutoNews Now: Former UAW official indicted

AutoNews Now: Former UAW official indictedFormer UAW official indicted; U.S. drops NAFTA demand?; Cadillac readies exclusive engine; New J.D. Power CEO; Closed Viper plant given second life.

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Walmart expands car-buying service to 250 stores

Walmart said it will expand a car-buying service offered to its customers by opening 250 Car Shopping Centers at its stores.

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Tech expert tapped for J.D. Power CEO slot

Consumer survey giant and industry leader J.D. Power has tapped technology sector veteran and car guy Dave Habiger as its next leader, replacing outgoing CEO Finbarr O'Neill.

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Tuesday 20 March 2018

AutoNews Now: Was fatal Uber crash unavoidable?

AutoNews Now: Was fatal Uber crash unavoidable?Was fatal Uber crash unavoidable?; CDK, Auto/Mate call off merger after FTC objects; Toyota pauses AV tests; Hyundai 'cautious'; New roles at Nissan; China's GAC on the hunt at NADA.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross campaign gets brand's biggest marketing campaign in more than decade

Mitsubishi has returned to network TV in its biggest marketing push in over a decade #8212; one that features the 2018 Eclipse Cross and underscores the brand's renewed commitment to the crossover market.

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AutoNews Now: Pedestrian killed, Uber halts AV testing

AutoNews Now: Pedestrian killed, Uber halts AV testingUber halts AV tests after woman killed; Sources: Ford in talks to buy old Detroit rail depot; Top NADA, AIADA issues; Ford's new shopper site; VW to build 5-seat Atlas in Tenn.

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Friday 16 March 2018

AutoNews Now: Lincoln plans N.Y. takeoff for new Aviator

AutoNews Now: Lincoln plans N.Y. takeoff for new AviatorN.Y. takeoff for new Lincoln Aviator; VW to bring 'Volks SUV' to U.S.; Porsche expands EV mission; Mercedes USA's new HQ; Trump's 'bowling ball test' jest; Introducing 'The Closer.'

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Thursday 15 March 2018

AutoNews Now: Ford to shift lineup toward hybrids, light trucks

AutoNews Now: Ford to shift lineup toward hybrids, light trucksFord to reshape lineup, focus on hybrids and light trucks; Buick, Infiniti rank tops in service; GM prepares to roll out production AVs; Tariff warning; A look at Audi e-tron GT.

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