WardsAuto Dealer 5
WardsAuto Dealer 5
 

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Monday, Sept. 6. We've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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Chip Shortage Halting Production at Most GM North American Plants

General Motors will idle the plants starting Labor Day for two weeks due to COVID-19 affecting the production of semiconductor chips, the Detroit Free Press reports.  

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2.

Is There a Good Labor Day Deal in Today’s New Car Market?

Autotrader recently published a list of 20 new vehicles that consistently sell above MSRP while Kelley Blue Book published its list of the best lease and purchase deals available through Labor Day weekend.

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3.

How Long Can OEMs Hold on to Their ICE Operations?

In North America alone, GM, Ford and Stellantis build about 9 million engines and transmissions a year. Merging their powertrain units would eliminate duplication and slash costs dramatically.

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4.

Nissan Boasts Three of Top Five Most-Viewed Auto Ads

Jeep’s “Wildly Civilized” spot maintains its first-place ranking for the week of Aug. 23 thanks in large part to spending 2.5 times as much as its closest competitor on national TV.

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Audi Reveals New 711-hp Grandsphere Concept

The svelte sedan concept, a radical departure from the existing range-topping Audi four-door, previews the electric-powered successor to the A8.

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That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions), contact Tom Murphy at tmurphy@wardsauto.com

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