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Auction houses cope with crowded lots
Investments in technology and analytics help auctions move vehicles through the system faster, but the remarketing industry should not lose sight of the importance of asphalt, says Tom Webb, Manheim chief economist.
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Ferrari beast, Porsche wagon to star in Geneva
Next week’s Geneva auto show will highlight a mix of supercars, everyday models and cars you never expected, such as a Porsche station wagon and a Mercedes-Benz pickup.
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We don&’t need mechanics anymore
As automotive systems get more and more complex, it will become even more important to have service techs who are really good at using diagnostic tools and making sure that they know what really needs replacing, writes Keith Crain.
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Taking the car out after 40 years
An old Jeep Wagoneer was left in a beachfront garage out toward the end of Cape Cod in the 1970s. And As long-term parking goes, this could have gone better.
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You didn’t build that. But you helped.
People end up paying a lot just for the badge on a luxury vehicle or sports car.
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Six daring products that Ghosn championed
As Nissan CEO, Carlos “Le Cost Cutter” Ghosn has been a tough sell for product planners. He’s been notorious for grilling his teams with difficult questions that demonstrated he did his own research.
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To reduce distractions, bring back knobs
U.S. traffic deaths rose again in 2016 to an estimated 40,200, the highest number in a decade, according to figures compiled by the National Safety Council.
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Forward thinker
PSA Group CEO Carlos Tavares said buying Opel would quickly create significant savings for both companies and lift their combined annual sales to as many as 5 million.
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Land Rover’s Velar to take on Porsche’s Macan
Land Rover will challenge the Porsche Macan with a new crossover to be called the Velar.
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Mendel’s next move: Spirited retirement
John Mendel approached American Honda CEO Toshiaki Mikoshiba nine months ago to put his departure in motion.