Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Monday Feb. 18. Happy Presidents Day. (It's also Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day). To start it, we've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:
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In a Wards Q&A, Auto/Mate’s chairman recalls getting an unexpected crash course on how the Federal Trade Commission works.
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Safety sells but also costs. The auto industry’s magic act: control costs while putting safety stuff on more vehicles.
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There’s nothing like an auto show debut to cheer things up a bit. Read our interview with the head of Jaguar Land Rover North America who talks about Brexit and other concerns.