Japan's Daicel to lift inflator output after Takata recallsAuto News

Japan's Daicel said it would boost production of airbag inflators to meet demand for the component at the heart of rival Takata's quality problems, which have led to the recall of more than 24 million vehicles worldwide since 2008.



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Ford, Lincoln say no Super Bowl ads as more brands stay on sidelinesAuto News

Ford and Lincoln will not run Super Bowl commercials this year, a spokeswoman confirmed today, as more automakers sit out the game. So far, 6 brands plan to run ads this year compared with 11 last year.



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Acura launches new ILX ad during AFC gameAuto News

Acura used Sunday's AFC Championship game as a springboard for the refreshed ILX sedan's marketing campaign.



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Hyundai posts biggest gain in global patent filings, report saysAuto News

Hyundai posted the biggest gains in the number of patent filings over the past five years, narrowing the gap with industry leader Toyota, according to an analysis of global patent applications released today.



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BMW's Robertson sees cheap gas making electric cars a harder sellAuto News

Cheap gas may make electric cars an even harder sell, said a top executive at BMW, the German luxury automaker that's aiming for plug-in versions of all its top models.



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Subaru puts China production effort on hold as car demand wanesAuto News

Fuji Heavy Industries, the only Japanese automaker without Chinese government approval to start a joint venture, put efforts to build cars on hold in the country, where demand growth is slowing.



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Autos, audio amplify each otherAuto News

Jaguar Land Rover's partnership with Meridian is part of an intensifying competition among luxury carmakers to use high-end audio brands to enhance their vehicles' appeal. In December, Ford Motor Co.'



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Mini expects to bounce back with new products, TV spotsAuto News

Mini USA expects a record year fueled by the redesigned Cooper hardtop and the new four-door hatch, said David Duncan, vice president of Mini of the Americas.



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Mazda looks to lift loyaltyAuto News

Mazda Motor Corp. hopes that quick midcycle makeovers and the addition of a compact crossover will lift the marque's brand loyalty rating closer to the industry average.



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Pressures on franchise system put retailers in a bunker mentalityAuto News

Some dealers say the pressures -- threats, even -- to the franchise system have never been greater. And some worry that those pressures could damage the dealer model beyond repair.



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Dealership of the future adds tech, comfort and cuts timeAuto News

There's value in the traditional brick-and-mortar dealership showroom, industry experts say -- but it must evolve.



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