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Automotive News

Survivors of DMS shifts tell their tales Changing a dealership management system can be a grueling process that touches every level of a store. But sometimes a switch has to be made. When a new dealership is wiped out by a tornado Four tornadoes struck Canton, a small city about 60 miles east of Dallas, on April 29. Dealer Randall Noe got his first look at the wreckage the next day. Delphi sheds its skin for the future Delphi's move to spin off its profitable powertrain operations is not about improving its financial sheets - it's about suiting up for the autonomous, connected future. Nissan's radical strategy for the Titan pickup New models are supposed to burst onto the market, suddenly visible and available everywhere, in showrooms and ad campaigns and on the street. Not so for the Nissan Titan. Dealers race to keep pace with Google marketing Google's evolving portfolio of marketing options can be a treasure trove for dealers who skillfully wield its tools. But there's a catch. Frustrated with GM and Tesla, investor David Einhorn amps up the pressure Investor David Einhorn has two of the most frustrating trades in the market: a long position in General Motors and a short against Tesla, Discounting is up, but so are average transaction prices The U.S. auto industry's longest growth streak in a century looks to be finished, seven years after it started. But automakers aren't panicked. Keeping on-hold callers holding on Instead of having on-hold callers listen to a single repetitious message or the sound of silence, a UK dealership has found a way to put the time to good use. Autotrader zips into campaign with 'Cars 3' Shopping site Autotrader launched a tie-in campaign with the animated Disney-Pixar film "Cars 3." The 30-second ad highlights Autotrader's search tool. Mexican auto exports rise 16% in April as production ramps up Mexico's auto exports rose 16 percent in April compared with the same month a year earlier, and output was up 3.2 percent. Kulisch joins Automotive News in Washington Automotive News has hired Eric Kulisch as its staff reporter in Washington, D.C. AutoNation builds on the power of its brand AutoNation's branding power, and the trust that comes with it, can been elusive for many car dealers. Tesla recruiting event in Mexico flooded by hopeful engineers Engineers from across Mexico streamed into a cramped hotel lobby in the industrial city of Monterrey for a chance to get a job with Tesla. UPDATED: 05/08/17 4:59 am ET - adds reaction Pro-EU candidate Macron wins French presidency France broke with the populist wave that led to Brexit and President Donald Trump's election by choosing pro-EU centrist Emmanuel Macron as its new leader. Safety tech makes more wrecks too expensive to fix Safety features such as lane-departure warning systems and multiple airbags prevent deaths and injuries from vehicle crashes. 'OK, Google, tell Mercedes Me to start my car' Owners of 2016 and 2017 Mercedes-Benz models can now ask Google's or Amazon's in-home digital assistants to help them handle car-related tasks. Ford supplier's boardroom drama zeros in on aluminum patent In the shareholder tussle over aluminum giant Arconic, critics say the supplier erred in sharing its technology with the competition. Portland plans to subpoena controversial Uber software tool The city of Portland, Ore., plans to subpoena Uber Technologies to force it to disclose software that helped its drivers evade local transportation regulators. Audi, junior colleges join to develop service techs Audi of America, enjoying its 90th straight month of sales increases, has a plan to attract more dealership service technicians. 70% of AutoNation sales staffers opt for new pay plan AutoNation's new pay-plan option, which offers sales staffers a base salary plus bonuses, went into effect last quarter and has been embraced by 70 percent of the sales staff. Why Chevy's 'Real People' ads are still running Chevrolet's "Real People, Not Actors" campaign is two years old, but still has plenty of life left, says the brand's U.S. vice president of marketing. Toyota eyes aluminum as Trump targets trade sanctions Toyota, exploring the use of aluminum in car bodies, faces only a minor risk of increased material costs if the Trump administration initiates trade remedies against imports,... Uber builds AI team in Toronto as it fights autonomous car suit Uber Technologies is building a new artificial intelligence team in Toronto to help improve its autonomous vehicle software. Fatal crash puts auction safety back in spotlight A deadly crash at a Massachusetts auto auction has brought a recurring question back into the spotlight: How can bustling, cramped auctions be kept safe? Ford's Hot Shot on-demand parts delivery grows rapidly Ford's customer service division is rapidly expanding an on-demand parts delivery business that reduces the time dealers -- and customers -- have to wait. Lithia expands into new markets Lithia Motors' strategy of growing through acquisitions continues to broaden the dealership group's geographic footprint. Toyota Financial growing -- and moving Toyota Financial Services is issuing more contracts for protection products than financing as it tries to both extend its lead as the nation's top auto lender and complete... Santander has dropped 800-plus dealerships Santander Consumer USA has terminated more than 800 dealerships since 2015, based on "performance-related issues," the lender said. Fresh product lets Toyota's marketers 'cut loose' Ed Laukes, the new head of Toyota Division marketing, says the brand's move in a more emotional direction opens the door for more emotional, edgier advertising. Elite brands give dealership group a halo Park Place Premier Collection finds opportunities to show off eye-popping Rolls, Bentley, McLaren and Maserati models at auto shows, charity events and at a supercar showcase...

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Dodge Challenger- Ways to Enhance Speed and Ensuring the Coolness of Engine

Among the widest available ranges of cars produced in America, Dodge Challenger is at the top. The standard of its name can be determined by a simple fact that this name indicates three different generations of automobiles produced in America. Having first introduced in 1959, new models of this car are still getting launched and are widely accepted also. These luxury cars are particularly famous for their ease of use as well as their indication of a standard brand. Although they maintain a specific speed limit, they can be stretched also to gain more speed as per their owner's leisure. However, while putting efforts for the similar purpose, one also needs to maintain the engine's performance. As an engine is considered as a vital part of any automobile, it needs to be kept cool so as to maintain the high performance of the car. One can increase the speed of this car thereby taking care of the engine's temperature, by simply following the here enlisted guidelines. Use of CAIUsing CAI (Cold Air Intake) is certainly a good option in order to increase the acceleration of a car. It is one of the simplest and easily affordable ways to boost up the vehicle's speed. The basic function of a CAI is to allow the entrance of cold air in the car's engine. As an engine works by taking in the air, providing a large amount of cold air helps in increasing its work ability. This results in the production of more power by the engine which, in turn, increases the speed of the car. Timely Servicing It is a general fact that a machinery is bound to get deprecated. With the passage of time, it gets worn-off. One of the most effective, long-lasting ways to enhance the capability of the car is to service it regularly from time to time. Regular servicing needs some little adjustments and can certainly increase the life of automobiles. Servicing also ensures that various parts of the car do not suffer from the lack of their respective fluids. This decreases the chances of friction among them and give them a longer life. As the friction probability is decreased, the engine does not get heated. Tuning the Engine Control Unit(ECU) Tuning involves the process of modifying the management software of the engine in order to increase the car's acceleration. Initially, manufacturers install an Engine Control Unit (ECU) tune which is responsible for maximizing the fuel efficiency and providing cleaner emissions. By tuning, modifications of the intake, as well as modifying the car's exhaust parameters takes place. As a result, an ECU is able to provide increased performance. Maintaining the grip quality of tires Cars having tires of finest grip quality are considered as the best ones. More the grip, better the performance. Initially, tires come with the best grip quality but this grip gets faded along with the passage of time, which results in the poor performance of the car and decreased speed. To increase the acceleration, it is recommended to replace those tires with the ones having a large amount of grip. Hence, with the help of the above guidelines, it is possible to increase the car's speed while ensuring the coolness of the engine. There are other options like heat exchangers to help cool the system like those sold at Killer Chiller.

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New Toyota Trucks for 2017

Without the right truck, you're just spinning your wheels. Check out the new Toyota trucks and you'll find they're tough outside and tough to beat inside. Tacoma has a powerful available V6, plus a handsome interior and steering wheel-mounted controls, so you can keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. Toyota Tacoma new truck models include the Access and Double cab. Or check out the Tundra. It doesn't just work harder, it works smarter. This new truck has the muscle to cut big jobs down to size and Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) that makes it as efficient as it is powerful. Choose from the muscular 5.7L V8 or the strong 4.6L V8 and find a new truck that works for you. http://www.toyota.com/trucks/