DECEMBER 2, 2016

N. America Output Off to Fast Start in Q1 2017

After building a record number of cars and trucks in 2016, automakers are opening the new year with a second-best first-quarter plan.

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November Sales Take Dip, Pininfarina Turns Sights to China, Nikola Motors Unveils Hydrogen Semi Truck

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Camry Set for Detroit Debut

Carter says he expects the Camry to remain the top-selling car in the U.S. for the 15th straight year, but reiterates within Toyota it may succumb to the RAV4 compact CUV.

Kia Releases Teaser Photo, Video of K8 Sport Sedan

The vehicle closely resembles the GT concept of 2011, except the rear suicide doors have been replaced by a conventional 4-door design.

Plug-In Pacifica Goes the Distance, And Then Some

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FCA introduces the first-ever electrified minivan for North America, the ’17 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. The plug-in hybrid model combines twin electric motors and an Atkinson-cycle V-6 to produce 33 miles of EV range and an estimated 84 mpg-e.

’17 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

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Already a winner of Wards 10 Best Interiors and Wards 10 Best UX awards, the '17 Chrysler Pacifica minivan now vies for a Wards 10 Best Engines trophy with a hybrid version, the first-ever electrified minivan for North America. Though similar in exterior styling, the Pacifica Hybrid features an innovative plug-in powertrain and revised interior styling and equipment.

Diesels Power Profit Gains by VW's Lending Unit

Volkswagen Financial Services cites increased demand for diesel cars in upgrading its projected 2016 profit from €1.92 billion to a record €2.1 billion.

Month-End Promos, Incentives Lift November U.S. Sales

Falling average transaction prices indicate discounting has intensified over the past two months.

Ford Seat Belt Fix to Cover 650,000 Vehicles

Ford says it is recalling certain Ford Fusion models from the '13-'16 model years, Ford Mondeo models from the '13-'15 model years and '13-'15 Lincoln Continental cars to repair a defect that could cause the seat belt to malfunction in a crash. The Fusion is badged in Canada as the Mondeo.

Ford German Lab Brings Global Weather Under One Roof

Ford’s Environmental Test Center, now under construction in Cologne, Germany, will simulate a range of the world’s most demanding weather conditions – from Arctic frost and desert heat to rainforest humidity.

Industry Group Says 2016 Strong Year for German Sales

The VDA industry association says sales in Europe's largest economy could finish 2016 at 3.4 million, a 5% year-on-year increase and the highest total in about six years.

Brexit a Headache for U.K. Automakers, Spokesman Says

“We’re in the position that manufacturers are having to make investment decisions when the future of our trading relationship with Europe is still not clear,” SMMT CEO Mike Hawes says.

Truck Platooning Set to Move Out of Slow Lane

Autonomous technology is changing the face of fleet management.

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