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Ford aftermarket device will boost connectivity in older models
Ford will offer an aftermarket plug-in device to add new technology to older vehicles.
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Ford device to boost connectivity in its models without modems
Ford said it would sell a plug-in device to enable features like remote start, security alerts, a Wifi hotspot and vehicle location assistance on 2010-2016 model year Ford and Lincoln cars.
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Former VW CEO Winterkorn investigated for fraud by German prosecutors
German prosecutors are investigating former VW Group CEO Martin Winterkorn on suspicion of fraud as they expand a probe into the automaker’s emissions scandal.
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Mitsubishi fined $4.2 million over mileage cheating by Japan watchdog
Japan’s consumer watchdog ordered Mitsubishi to pay a $4.2 million fine for false advertising of its vehicles sold in the domestic market, after the automaker last year admitted to overstating their mileage readings.
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Mercedes begins product overhaul with A class
Mercedes will overhaul its lineup beginning with the A-class, which will feature a “predator faced” grille.
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Mercedes begins product overhaul with ‘predator-faced’ A class
Mercedes will overhaul its lineup beginning with the A-class, which will feature a “predator faced” grille.
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On the record
Quotes featuring Jan Thompson, senior vice president, Ipsos and Janet Barnard, president, Cox Automotive Inventory Solutions
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Young buyers prefer Lynk & CO’s direct-sales model, dealers told
Alain Visser, senior vice president at Geely’s new Lynk and CO unit, told a room full of dealers that the brand is going to offer cars direct-to-consumer through a subscription model, so drivers can replace their vehicles every two years.