NOVEMBER 15, 2017

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Hyundai says relatively basic vehicles are an important entry point into a brand for many buyers, helping build loyalty as well as being an alternative to a used car.

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Autoline Daily

Ford Has Too Many Passenger Cars; Citroen Refreshes Cactus; Hyundai To Launch 8 CUVs

Making metal move over.
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Citroen Refreshes Slow-Selling Cactus Compact Hatch

The current C4 Cactus is being built at a yearly rate of 50,000 units in a plant with yearly production capacity of 150,000. Citroen hopes to assemble 90,000 units of the new-generation Cactus in the first year of production.

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U.K. Making Gains With Japan

U.K. production bound for Japan rose 34.5% to 12,656 units in the first half of this year, making the country Britain’s sixth-biggest export market, and the second-biggest in Asia after China.

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Ford Thailand Opens Parts Distribution Center

The center is fully optimized for logistics efficiency with more than 2 million parts and more than 38,000 semi-knocked-down units in stock.

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'18 Hyundai Accent

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Hyundai's subcompact car grows bigger and more featured in its fifth generation, while maintaining a basic but handsome exterior style.

After Raids, Volkswagen Says Works Council Payments Legal

Prosecutors and tax officers seized files and computers at the office of VW's works council, whose president, Bernd Osterloh, was compensated legally, both the works council and the automaker say.

Mitsubishi Spot No.1 Among Most-Watched Auto Ads

Mitsubishi claims the top spot for Nov. 6-12 with a 15-second spot that touts how the ’17 Outlander, one of “America’s safest crossovers,” has everything a family needs, including forward collision mitigation.

Trump to See 'Some Sort' of NAFTA Deal, Commerce Chief Ross Says

Speaking before the start of a fifth round of talks to update the trade agreement among the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Wilbur Ross reiterates Trump's view that "no deal is better than a terrible deal."

Volkswagen to Pay $69 Million to Settle New Jersey Emissions Claims

The $69 million settlement with New Jersey is part of Volkswagen's agreement to spend up to $25 billion in the U.S. to resolve claims from owners, dealers, states and regulators over excessive emissions from its diesel vehicles.

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