U.S. Sales Up in Feb. (3/1/16)

U.S. sales up in Feb.; FCA splits with agency, names global Ram leader; In Geneva: Corvette, Aston,...
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VW falls again; Audi extends winning streakAuto News

Volkswagen's U.S. sales fell for the fourth straight month in February as the brand reels from a diesel emissions scandal while sibling division Audi continues to climb.

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FCA tops Ford and GM in CanadaAuto News

Fiat Chrysler topped Ford and GM for February sales in Canada, even as forecasters expect Canadian demand for light vehicles and trucks to level off this year following a record breaking 2015.

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Fiat Chrysler parts ways with ad firm Wieden and KennedyAuto News

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and ad agency Wieden and Kennedy are parting ways after a six-year run that included some of the most notable work in the automotive category, such as the iconic "Imported From Detroit" ads.

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U.S. sales rise 6.8% as Ford, Honda, Nissan and FCA lead gainersAuto News

Ford, Honda, Nissan and Fiat Chrysler posted double-digit U.S. sales increases last month as the industry chalked up its strongest February in 15 years. Total U.S. sales grew 6.8 percent during the month to 1.3 million vehicles.

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Accord, Civic lift Honda; Acura sputtersAuto News

American Honda rode strong car demand to a February U.S. sales record after a sluggish start to the year.

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Ford, Lincoln bounce back as fleet sales soarAuto News

Ford followed a lackluster January with one of its strongest February results ever, posting a 20 percent increase in U.S. sales that included double-digit gains for two-thirds of its nameplates.

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Longtime Jeep exec Morrison moves to Ram; Hegbloom to focus on Ram internationalAuto News

Fiat Chrysler has named a top lieutenant of the Jeep brand to head the day-to-day operations of Ram, while the current head of Ram has been moved into a new job aimed at boosting Ram's international presence.

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General Motors reports higher February sales in CanadaAuto News

GM reported higher February auto sales in Canada, even as forecasters expect Canadian demand for light vehicles and trucks to level off this year following a record breaking 2015.

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GM sales slip 1.5% on big drop in rentalsAuto News

General Motors' February sales slipped 1.5 percent, hurt by what the company said was a planned 39 percent drop in rental deliveries vs. a year earlier.

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Ram, Jeep haul in big sales gains for FCAAuto News

Strong Ram and Jeep sales powered Fiat Chrysler up 12 percent last month to its best February sales since 2006.

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Ford, Honda, Nissan, FCA post strongest Feb. sales gainsAuto News

Ford, Honda, Nissan and Fiat Chrysler posted double-digit U.S. sales increases last month following forecasts that the industry would chalk up its strongest February in 16 years. Ford surged 20 percent.

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Ford sales surge 20% while FCA gains 12%; GM drops 1.5%Auto News

Ford, paced by strong gains across the board, said its U.S. sales surged 20 percent last month to 216,045 vehicles while Fiat Chrysler rode strong demand for Rams and Jeeps to a 12 percent increase. GM said sales fell 1.

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Ram and Jeep push FCA up 12%; others expected to follow suitAuto News

Fiat Chrysler rode strong demand for Rams and Jeeps to a 12 percent U.S. sales increase last month, kicking off a reporting day projected by analysts to yield the strongest February for the industry since 2000.

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Securing connected-car tech will take 1 to 3 years, survey saysAuto News

Automakers and suppliers believe it will take one to three years to secure connected-car technology, according to a new study.

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Scandal-plagued VW puts on a more humble face in GenevaAuto News

Volkswagen AG, seeking a way out of the emissions-cheating scandal, is trying hard to show it has changed.

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Subaru aims to raise baby crossover bar with XV conceptAuto News

Subaru, one of the first brands to successfully field a subcompact crossover, the Crosstrek, is reloading with a redesigned 2018 model based on a new concept it vows will raise the bar in the segment.

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Lambo honors founder with 770-hp CentenarioAuto News

Lamborghini, looking to mark the 100th birthday of its founder as only the Italian supercar maker can, introduced the $2 million limited-edition Centenario at the Geneva auto show today.

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VW T-Cross Breeze signals bigger crossover lineupAuto News

VW, seeking to move past a diesel emissions scandal, plans an entry in the booming subcompact crossover segment based on a two-door convertible concept shown today at the Geneva auto show.

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Honda Civic hatchback returns with 'striking' flairAuto News

It's back to the future for Honda's Civic hatchback. The automaker introduced a prototype of the Civic hatchback today that is set to return to the U.S. market after an 11-year hiatus.

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