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Designer convinced Hyundai can become just as sexy as Alfa Romeo
Hyundai Motors vice president of design, SangYup Lee, wants to add an emotional touch to Hyundai products through designs that are just as "sexy" as Alfa Romeo.
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Kia Motors America names Michael Cole as COO
Kia Motors America has handed the COO reins to Michael Cole, who had the same position for its European operation since November 2012.
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Mazda picks up a slight German accent
While Mazda can't pass itself off as a luxury brand, the mix of quality, handling and design have proved potent enough to draw upscale U.S. consumers who drive German cruisers.
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Hyundai Kona design inspired by Spartans and bulldogs
The designers of Hyundai's Kona took inspiration from Spartan helmets when devising the brand's small crossover. And even though the Kona will appear small when sharing the road with bulky SUVs, Hyundai wanted it to have a presence, like an English bulldog.
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Hyundai Veloster gets more muscular
Hyundai is reviving its Veloster hatchback with a new platform and the brand's first-ever N performance model for the U.S. market, along with a more muscular design akin to a sport coupe.
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Hyundai Nexo fuel cell crossover will be tech flagship
Hyundai's next-generation fuel cell vehicle, the Nexo, will boost range more than 30 percent over its predecessor and will be built on a dedicated platform.
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Kia preps EV concept for CES
Kia will showcase an electric vehicle concept Monday during CES in Las Vegas.
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BMW boycott sought by Jesse Jackson
Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson is calling for a boycott of BMW products because of a lack of diversity among its U.S. dealer body.
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Toyota hires key U.S. marketing exec from VW
Toyota has named Volkswagen of America marketing executive Vinay Shahani its vice president of integrated marketing operations.
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BMW reprises its role as filmmaker
BMW will produce a short film to mark the 15th anniversary of its original series. The 10-minute film is called “The Escape,” and features Hollywood stars.
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Amazon, expanding automotive business, launches vehicle research portal
Amazon has launched Amazon Vehicles, a car research portal where consumers will have access to vehicle detail pages and reviews of thousands of new and classic cars, while being able to upload photos and videos of their own rides. Amazon has been steadily carving out a spot in the automotive space.
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BMW UK speeds up test drive recruitments with Facebook tool
BMW UK, looking to entice Facebook users into requesting test drives and brochures, knew that it needed to speed up its lead submission process in a recent mobile campaign. It did this with the help of Facebook's Lead Ads tool.
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New car technologies often unused by drivers, J.D. Power finds
A study from J.D. Power suggests that automakers are investing billions into technologies that a considerable number of drivers aren't using.
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Magna enters mobility race with partnership
Automakers aren't the only ones with a hand in the mobility game. Don't forget about suppliers such as Magna International, for instance, that could slide in and make a play as well.
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BMW Super Bowl ad compares i3 with early Internet
In BMW's Super Bowl spot, the brand is casting its electric i3 hatchback as an ahead-of-its-time concoction that needs some explaining -- just like the Internet back in 1994. BMW debuted the 60-second ad -- its first Super Bowl ad in four years -- on a popular U.S. TV news program.