Tuesday 30 November 2021

VW uses Amazon boxes, free music to promote Taos

Volkswagen of America has launched a campaign that will print QR codes on over 1 million Amazon boxes to market the compact crossover, offering three months of free premium music streaming as a reward for participating.



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Monday 29 November 2021

With new mobile app, customers get perks, Stellantis gets intel

The automaker believes a deeper understanding about the people who buy its products could prove useful as it develops business models that go beyond selling vehicles.



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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pulls dealership into political fray

The head of the dealership group that owns Brandon Honda says he made "zero connection" between the store's name and the "Let's go Brandon" chants that have broken out at recent Republican events.



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Mazda's new Alabama plant sends a message to U.S. consumers

The Huntsville factory, shared with Toyota, is a key part of the brand's made-in-America push.



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Tuesday 23 November 2021

2 Super Bowls of emails to redefine a brand

A muscle-car giveaway harvests consumers' addresses, which Dodge can use to build confidence in its electric future.



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Monday 22 November 2021

Barbie toys with auto show circuit

Mattel will be selling a toy version of the Fiat 500e at Walmart for $30.



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Sunday 21 November 2021

Genesis, despite sales growth, needs brand awareness push, COO Claudia Marquez says

Sometimes Genesis still seems like the industry's "best kept secret," Marquez said, and that needs to change.



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SAE ad campaign targets new, younger members

The organization makes a pitch to people who don't associate SAE with electrification and zero-emission technology.



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Friday 19 November 2021

GM says it can retrofit heated seats in mid-2022

Because the features can be added later, affected vehicles will be discounted by $50, instead of up to $500 as GM originally said.



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Monday 15 November 2021

Porsche brings swan car art to life

The luxury brand is celebrating 20 years in China by taking its swan car, with an inflatable head and wings, on a tour of art galleries and museums.



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Dodge ‘chief donut maker' gets a Hellcat, wad of dough

The brand is seeking an enthusiast to serve as an ambassador. The job comes with a Hellcat, $150,000 salary, a wardrobe and the title "chief donut maker."



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Monday 8 November 2021

Subaru store steps up for Ralphie the Shih Tzu

Gold Rush Subaru donated $10,000 to help pay for medical care for a 5-year-old girl's support dog.



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Friday 5 November 2021

Automated parking key to developing AV trust, suppliers say

Can automated valet parking become a major tool in helping build a wary public's trust in self-driving tech?



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Wednesday 3 November 2021

Infiniti merges marketing, PR and social media roles as it prepares for a 'new era' in car buying

Longtime comms exec Wendy Orthman is elevated into the new job at the Nissan luxury brand.



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Monday 1 November 2021

Highlights of 'Daily Drive,' Automotive News' weekday podcast, October 25-28

Here are highlights of "Daily Drive", Automotive News' weekday podcast, October 25-28, hosted by Steve Schmith and Jamie Butters.



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Galpin Motors goes nationwide in Subway ad

The president of Galpin Motors, a fixture of local TV ads in Los Angeles, has gained exposure across the country as part of a campaign for Subway.

 



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Toyota bZ4X sends a pointed message about battery safety, reliability

While GM and Hyundai reel from EV recalls, the Japanese automaker is pitching the safety and reliability of its own batteries as it joins the global EV battle with the bZ4X crossover.



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