Mercedes EQC opens German assault on TeslaAuto News

Mercedes is set to unveil its EQC electric crossover, marking the start of an onslaught by German automakers against Tesla's dominance of the fast-growing market for premium EVs.

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Suzuki forced out of China as buyers favor larger vehiclesAuto News

Suzuki , the Japanese manufacturer known for its minicars, exited China as consumers in the world's biggest auto market shifted purchases to larger sedans and utility vehicles.

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Dealer Bill Wallace slashed inventory, invested in service to stay afloat during the recessionAuto News

Wallace Automotive struggled to right-size inventory during the recession, but it also invested in service equipment and treated fixed ops staffers like superstars.

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Ford says it plans to upgrade Mondeo, not kill itAuto News

Ford said it's standing by its Mondeo midsize car, adding that it will move forward with plans for an upgrade of the model and denying a report that it plans to halt production.

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Automakers using experimental marketing to build brand loyaltyAuto News

Across the country, automakers are leveraging owner gatherings and other communal experiences to build loyalty and a deeper connection between brands and their customers.

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California bill a limited victory for car dealersAuto News

After battling with automakers since February over sweeping proposed changes to dealer franchise law, California retailers won a limited victory in the state Legislature last week -- in part by setting aside their most contentious proposals.

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Zero-interest auto deals become scarce as Fed raises ratesAuto News

A financing tradition established by GM after the Sept. 11 attacks is seeing its sunset as interest rates rise. In July, 0 percent financing dipped to its lowest level for any July since 2005.

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Austin, Texas Suburu dealer on green streak in college townAuto News

Austin Subaru, in the bustling Texas college market, has taken on environmentally friendly initiatives.

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Auto industry awaits clarity on costs of U.S.-Mexico trade dealAuto News

The agreement on a NAFTA refresh eases some of the tensions between the U.S. and Mexico, but it doesn't end the uncertainty surrounding automotive supply chains in North America.

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Ford pact could affect VW pickup plansAuto News

The open question is whether to give VW dealers a rebadged Ford Ranger, or a unibody pickup based on the Atlas crossover.

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Hyundai fights for NFL playing time by adding 'SNF' sponsorshipAuto News

In a sport defined by matchups and midgame adjustments, the National Football League's official auto sponsor decided to make a tweak of its own.

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Vision SUV will replace Lada Niva after 40 yearsAuto News

Lada unveiled a concept car previewing a replacement for its 4x4, more than 40 years after the budget off-roader first appeared.

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2019 Hyundai Santa Fe gets new transmissionAuto News

While the redesigned 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe's muscular exterior might be the attention grabber of the latest generation, the automaker focused significantly on something a consumer can't see: the transmission.

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Kia to reveal ProCeedAuto News

Kia is set to reveal its much-buzzed-about, Europe-only ProCeed September 13.

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Aurus is Russia's answer to Rolls-Royce, BentleyAuto News

Aurus, the Russian maker of President Vladimir Putin's new luxury sedan, will launch a range of upscale vehicles next year and export them to global markets, including Europe and possibly the United States in the long term.

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Chevy dealers' fixed ops prepare for return of medium-duty trucksAuto News

Hundreds of Chevrolet dealers are preparing their stores for what could be one of the most significant boosts for their fixed-operations business in a decade.

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Ford explores major job, product cuts in Europe, report saysAuto News

Ford may cut up to 24,000 jobs and stop producing models such as the Mondeo as it tries to revive its European business, the Sunday Times reported.

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Porsche, Mercedes sell the experience now, car laterAuto News

Porsche's headquarters is pivotal to a soft-sell strategy that it relies on to offset the hard-sell tactics associated with dealerships.

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Can Chevy Camaro get back in the race vs. Mustang, Challenger?Auto News

Chevy is targeting the lower end of the pony car pricing spectrum, where Ford and Dodge have been thriving.

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BMW's new iNEXT EV is about to take flightAuto News

In a round-the-world sprint spanning Sept. 9-14, BMW will fly the autonomous iNEXT electric crossover in a Boeing 777 Freighter to press events in Munich, New York, San Francisco and Beijing, before returning to Frankfurt.

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