SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Chevrolet Remains Atop Most-Seen TV Ads Chart

The top-ranked Chevy spot shows various models being put to the test. Drivers zoom around a track, haul a heavy load and steer up a sharp incline, all to an upbeat song from The Hives.

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Big Truck Sales Up, Ford Testing AV Interaction, Unique Process Helps Form New Continental GT

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European Suppliers’ Input Key to Chery SUV Concept

Chery says it has commissioned some of Europe’s top suppliers in the development of its SUV which will be the first to bear a new hood badge for global markets.

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2017 Frankfurt Auto Show: Shots From the Floor

Notable vehicle unveils at this year's Frankfurt auto show.

All U.S. Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Classes Post Gains in August

For the second month in a row, U.S. Class 8 saw year-over-year growth with a 1.6% gain in August.

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Canada Big Truck Sales Rise 17.3% in July

Class 4-8 sales soared 17.3% for a sixth straight monthly year-on-year gain.

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London Police Testing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Scooters

Beyond environmental benefits, the Burgmans could represent ideal pursuit vehicles to stem the flood of robberies, smash-and-grab-raids, vehicle theft and acid attacks being carried out by scooter-riding criminal gangs plaguing the city.

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Car Dealerships Digitally Should Become ‘Mini Amazons’

“Successful dealerships realize they have to bring in technical expertise,” says Noah John of AutoScores, a predictive-analytics firm.

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Camry Hybrids Mark End of Toyota’s Oz Production

Toyota cars have been built in Australia since 1963, starting with the Tiara, followed by nameplates such as Corolla, Crown and Corona. More than 2.1 million Camry vehicles have been built in Australia, the highest volume for any Toyota model produced there.

Daimler Bringing Electric Commercial Truck to U.S.

The German automaker, whose Mitsubishi Fuso unit began building eCanter electric delivery vehicles earlier this year, says it will supply the battery-electric trucks to customers in New York City.

VW, Chinese Partners to Recall 4.86 Million Vehicles With Takata Airbags

Volkswagen says Chinese regulators determined an airbag defect linked to at least 16 deaths and 180 injuries worldwide "may create a potential safety risk" and advised VW and its Chinese joint ventures to recall 4.86 million vehicles.

European Car Sales Rise 5.5% in August, Up 4.4% on Year

Industry group ACEA says registrations rose 5.5% to 903,143 units in European Union and European Free Trade Assn. countries in August and totaled 10.56 million after eight months, a 4.4% improvement.

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