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At Fiat-Chrysler 'it's all about differentiating the brands'
… Starting with "Seduction," which started first as an [online-only] spot that made its debut at the 2011 Los Angeles auto show and was posted to YouTube. And without ever having been on television or through the networks, it gained global …
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At Chrysler-Fiat 'it's all about differentiating the brands'
… Starting with "Seduction," which started first as an [online-only] spot that made its debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show and was posted to YouTube. And without ever having been on television or through the networks, it gained global …
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Feds' goal: Daily drivers fueled by natural gas
… options," Winterkorn said. Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota's North America Region, told reporters in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show that natural gas might be a practical alternative when global oil production starts to dwindle. "Natural gas …
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How Alfa Romeo plans to triple sales in 3 years
… The automaker did not reveal the car's starting price for the United States, where the 4C will debut after the Los Angeles auto show in November. By the end of 2014, a 4C targa with a small removable carbon fiber roof will join the 4C range …
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Buy a Fiat 500e, use alternate cars for free
… still can't get a guy to New York to visit his grandma for Easter." The Fiat 500e debuted in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show and is expected in Fiat's 25 California dealerships this summer. Sales will be limited to residents of California …
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Porsche hopes to match last year's 2.4 billion euro profit in 2013
… there's a new Porsche Center opening almost every month." The third-generation Cayman, which debuted at the Los Angeles auto show in November, can accelerate to 100kph in 4.6 seconds, 0.2 second faster than its predecessor. The top speed …
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Audi to extend U.S. diesel offerings with A4 sedan
… crossover and the outgoing A3 hatchback, which will be replaced in 2014 with the new A3 sedan. The brand said at the Los Angeles Auto Show that it will offer a diesel engine in the Q5 crossover, as well as the A6, A7 and A8 high-end sedans. The …
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Ford's messenger for the millennials
… Block's second-biggest sponsor, behind Monster Energy Drink. Doughnuts in L.A. Block appeared at Ford's Los Angeles Auto Show press conference, spinning doughnuts as Ford introduced the 2014 Fiesta. He followed that with an appearance …
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Alfa says 4C is the 'ideal' car for U.S. relaunch
… The automaker did not reveal the car's starting price for the United States, where it will debut after the Los Angeles auto show , Wester said. Alfa initially planned to price the 4C below 50,000 euros. Some commentators have speculated …
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Fiat adds SUV styling to the 500L minivan
… front differential that increases traction on slippery surfaces. The 500L Trekking was previewed in October at the Los Angeles auto show . The 500L is the first Fiat model developed from its conception to be sold in Europe and the United States. Fiat …
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Dealers cheer Ford facilities plan
… Farley, Ford's executive vice president of marketing, sales, service and Lincoln, approached him at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show to say that Ford wanted to be NADA's "poster child" for doing facilities programs the right way. "Jim Farley …
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Faurecia battles the big players in North American seat market
… business. It sells mostly to companies like Aston Martin, where low volume and high cost are not a problem. At the Los Angeles Auto Show , Faurecia displayed a light thin-profile seat called Urban Rhythm. What makes it special? The idea is to replace …
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Accord helps Honda rebound from Civic jeers
… version of the best-selling U.S. small car is a "major improvement," Fisher said in an interview at the Los Angeles auto show last month, without elaborating prior to the magazine's review.
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Superchargers show potential as fuel savers
… engine in the Micra. It also displayed a supercharged engine in the Ellure concept, which debuted at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show . The Ellure's hybrid powertrain features a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine plus an electric motor powered …
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Superchargers expand -- slowly -- beyond high-performance niche
… engine in the Micra. It also displayed a supercharged engine in the Ellure concept, which debuted at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show . The Ellure's hybrid powertrain features a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine plus an electric motor powered …
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One EV Battle Gets Ugly (12/5/12)
… comments by fiat product marketing head Matt Davis. Before last month debut of the all electric PS 500 eat at Los Angeles auto show . Davis telling Bloomberg. Let's be honest ugliness is probably one of the worst forms of pollution. has named …
Before last month debut of the all electric PS 500 eat at Los Angeles auto show . Davis telling Bloomberg. Let's be honest ugliness is probably one of the worst forms of pollution. -- has named eight new senior -
Nissan hits back at Fiat for criticism of Leaf styling
… Matt Davis, head of Fiat product marketing, before last month's debut of the all-electric Fiat 500e at the Los Angeles auto show . "Let's be honest, ugliness is probably one of the worst forms of pollution," Davis told Bloomberg News …
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Chrysler Group gains 14% in November on strong car, pickup sales
… it's really not slowing down new-vehicle sales in the United States," Bigland said late last week at the Los Angeles Auto Show . He predicted Chrysler Group sales will continue to grow in December, thanks to the rollout of the re-engineered …
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VW brand's sales up 29% on Northeast storm recovery
… 987, including the first four units of the new convertible version that Volkswagen unveiled last week at the Los Angeles Auto Show . Sandy slowed October sales in the Northeast, the largest of the brand's five U.S. sales markets. About …
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Subaru's 60% gain helps smash full-year sales mark
… all the segments we compete in are growing," Doll said in an interview with Automotive News last week at the Los Angeles Auto Show . Subaru will sell more than 350,000 vehicles in 2013 -- 18 months ahead of the original target, Doll said …
