OCTOBER 11, 2016

Hyundai is Expected to Build Genesis Models in Alabama

Hyundai has talked of expanding its existing 2-million-square-ft. vehicle-assembly plant or putting a second vehicle plant on the 1,744-acre site.

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Unifor Reaches Tentative Deal With FCA

Fiat Chrysler reaches a tentative deal with unionized workers in Canada, just minutes ahead of a midnight strike deadline, the union said late on Monday.

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Dealers Play Big Role in Whether Drivers Use Latest Vehicle Technology

“By taking the time to show the technology to the new owner, the dealer can mitigate difficult-to-use issues,” says J.D Power’s Kristine Kolodge.

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Volkswagen Unleashes Fastest-Ever Tiguan Compact CUV

Shoehorning its 2.0L, 240-hp twin-turbo diesel, so far seen in the Passat and Passat Alltrack, into the souped-up Tiguan allows it to sprint from 0-62 mph in 6.5 seconds, aided by VW’s standard 4MOTION AWD system.

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Stelvio CUV Next Up in Alfa’s Revival Effort

The Stelvio shares its platform with the Giulia and will offer diesel and gasoline engines ranging in output from 134 hp to 503 hp.

Mexico LV Sales Juggernaut Keeps Rolling

Both car and light-truck sales again rose to record levels in Mexico in September, keeping the industry on track to achieve a new annual benchmark.

Renault Wants to See EVs’ European Success in China

“I think the next big growth of EV will come from China,” Renault chief marketer Guillaume Berthier says. “The first reason for this is that the Chinese government is pushing for this quite a lot and, secondly, the market is so large that gaining even a small percentage of it produces huge volumes of vehicles.”

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Economist Doesn’t Expect Automakers to ‘Go Crazy’ With Incentives

“Don’t fight the plateau,” says Manheim’s Tom Webb.

Bidders, Automakers to Parley Over Takata Acquisition

Sources familiar with the negotiations say five bidding groups and automakers who are Takata creditors or customers will discuss bids, including one for $3 billion, to acquire the supplier whose defective airbag inflators have led to a global recall and several deaths.

Ford Issues Two Safety-Related Recalls in North America

The recalls cover certain '15- and '16-model Ford Edge vehicles to update antilock braking modules and about 1,900 Lincoln Continental models from the '17 model year to inspect and, if necessary, replace headlamp assemblies.

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