Porsche stores repeat atop online response studyAuto News

Porsche dealerships earned the top spot in Pied Piper's annual online lead-responsiveness study for the second year in a row, despite scoring three points lower than last year.

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Reynolds President Ron Lamb steps downAuto News

Reynolds and Reynolds President Ron Lamb stepped down from the company after a nearly seven years at the helm of the dealership software giant.

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Sales per franchise soften as market risesAuto News

Average industry throughput declined last year, as a small increase in the U.S. franchise count outpaced the growth in light-vehicle sales. A brand-by-brand tally showed that gains and losses were almost evenly split.

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Ford taps 3-D printing to forge key partsAuto News

Future fenders, intake manifolds and spoilers on Ford's race cars could soon be made entirely of 3-D-printed plastic.

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Mexico: We won't roll overAuto News

Under pressure to stand up to the Trump administration and defend Mexico's auto industry, Mexican officials are making clear that they're prepared to use some of their leverage on other U.S. priorities.

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Automakers dive into new talent poolsAuto News

Engineers and hobbyists offer a potential source of new talent for companies desperate to staff rapidly expanding autonomous-vehicle programs.

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Doctored car photos become click-baitAuto News

As news organizations and the Trump administration battle over 'fake news,' some automakers are facing a new challenge on social media: "Fake ads."

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Industry&'s record run still has legsAuto News

Big discounts and high inventories, a toxic combination for the auto industry in the past, pose less danger today because a healthy economy is keeping U.S. sales at a near-record pace, analysts say.

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FCA program boosts store&'s salesAuto News

By tapping a Fiat Chrysler program, an Iowa dealership has boosted both new and certified pre-owned vehicle sales.

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From a Tokyo skyscraper, Honda peers at Silicon ValleyAuto News

Honda and its Japanese competitors know they need to catch up on advanced software work for future technologies. To inspire engineers, Honda has created a warm and welcoming work environment high up a Tokyo skyscraper.

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Ford service network turns to 'Rock' for stabilityAuto News

Ford hopes Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson can boost sales at its service centers by convincing customers to choose Ford over third-party repair shops.

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Shuffle at Toyota according to planAuto News

Toyota's executive shuffle last week was part of broader effort to stay nimble, while the promotions of key figures in North America, including Bob Carter and Bill Fay, follow long-term succession plans for top posts.

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