MARCH 23, 2017

Surging JLR Wants More, But on Own Terms

But like other foreign automakers selling in the U.S., JLR faces some potential headwinds that could be especially acute for its business.

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China’s Chery Takes on Mercedes, Bolt EVs Big Discounts, Sweet Patina Spotted in Santa Barbara

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’17 Mazda CX-5 No Joke

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“When you are driving the vehicle, get a mental picture of my crisis,” the vehicle’s program manager says tongue-in-cheek.

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'17 Mazda CX-5

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Mazda says it has made nearly 700 improvements to the redone CUV. (See related story ’17 Mazda CX-5 No Joke)

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2017 Wards 10 Best Interiors Nominee: Alfa Romeo Giulia

WardsAuto editors are evaluating about 30 vehicles as part of the 2017 Wards 10 Best Interiors competition. Today's gallery focuses on the '17 Alfa Romeo Giulia, a 5-passenger luxury sport sedan with a sticker price of $50,490.

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Mazda Again on Top of Most Engaging Auto Ads Chart

The long-running Mazda spot has had nearly 4,000 national airings and continues to hold audience attention. It sports an average view rate of 91.9%, compared with the auto-industry average of 83.1%.

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Restructuring May Be in Works for Hyundai Motor

South Korea’s National Assembly is pressuring Hyundai and other family-controlled company groups to reorganize into regulated, transparent business organizations with greater shareholder control and responsibility.

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Finance Minister Says France Could Cut Renault Stake

Finance Minister Michel Sapin says France, which now holds just under 20% of the automaker's share capital, would consider reducing its stake "under the best possible conditions in order to protect the interest of the state."

Chinese Automaker Chery Sues Mercedes Over Use of Green-Car Monicker

Mercedes-Benz's efforts to penetrate the world's biggest automobile market could be stymied if China's trademark regulator upholds Chery's request to bar the German automaker from using the "EQ" name for a range of electric vehicles sold in that country.

U.K. Vehicle Production in February Highest Since 2000

Last month's 153,041 builds were boosted by a 13% increase in sales to foreign markets taking advantage of the pound's roughly 15% fall against the euro since last year's Brexit vote.

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