JULY 28, 2017

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Dodge drops us into the cockpit of its latest SRT offerings: the wildly improbable dragster Demon, the grippy track star Hellcat Widebody and the surprisingly practical Durango SRT.

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Bollinger Reveals All-Electric SUV, Cadillac Trims Sedan Lineup, Benefits of One Gasoline Octane Option

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Automakers Cut Q3 Output Plans

In a reality check, automakers cut third-quarter North America output plans on the heels of Q2 shortfall.

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FCA Flips Electric Switch

The pace of electrification at FCA may pick up now that CEO Sergio Marchionne is embracing hybrids and EVs as a replacement for diesels in the automaker’s global fleet.

The Trump administration has pulled out of the Paris Agreement , but CO2 reduction remains a big global motivator. During WardsAuto Outlook on Sept. 14, we'll explore current and future regulations in major markets, including EU, China, North America, and more. Register now to join us and get insights into the risks and opportunities these trends pose for your business.

Shrinking Global Sales Hit Kia’s Bottom Line

Kia’s retail vehicle sales were off significantly in China, the U.S. and Korea, dragging down total global volume for the first six months 7.6%.

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FCA, EPA Reach Diesel Deal

FCA and regulators reach an agreement to allow certification of the automaker’s 3.0L EcoDiesel engine.

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Ford Believes Automakers Will Map Better Than Google

The sheer size of manufacturers’ fleets will win the data battle for carmakers, Ford’s Doug VanDagens says.

VW's Audi to Replace 4 out of 7 Management Board Members - Sources

Three top-ranking execs already have been dismissed, according to Germany's Manager Magazin.

Germany Orders Sales Stop on Porsche Diesels

The automaker also must recall certain Cayenne models powered by an Audi-developed and produced turbocharged 3.0L V-6 diesel.

Pakistan Green-Lights Four Auto-Manufacturing Bids

The investors must ensure their projects comply with Pakistan’s Automotive Development Policy, which grants tariff and direct-support benefits to companies meeting commitments such as observing environmental, quality and safety standards.

Peugeot Lands EV Fleet Order From U.K. Postal Service

The Partner L2 Electric was launched in February and this is the first major fleet order for the van.

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