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A line of International semi trucks in a lot
With International, VW could get instant credibility in SUV, pickup segments

Volkswagen's proposed purchase of Navistar International would bring with it the International Harvester brand, which has a strong following among SUV fans.
Express lane consistency, the Toyota way

For express lanes to run properly, techs have to perform each task at the required time exactly the same way on every vehicle, every time. Toyota has a plan for that.
Helping dealerships to build their own express lane teams

Dealers with express lanes have found they can spend less time trying to lure technicians from other stores if they grow their own talent.
Training, dedication to process can help quick service last

Express service is not usually a major profit center for fixed ops directors, but that's not how it should be viewed, experts say.
Jaguar gives XF sedan 2021 makeover

With the demise of the V-6 engine and wagon, the 2021 XF lineup is simplified with one engine, one body style and three available trim packages.
Adam Patterson, left, and Ian Farmer get two used vehicles ready for sale at Audi Nashua’s used-car reconditioning center in New Hampshire. The center came online in January.
How one landlocked dealer solved used-car conundrum

Audi Nashua has relieved congestion at its dealership by moving several operations to a separate facility 2 miles away. The store also has increased used-car sales and profits by having secondhand vehicles reconditioned quickly in the new facility.
Karma readies lower-priced hybrids, electric sedan

Karma Automotive plans to expand its lineup with a new family of sedans called the GS series, which will include at least one electric vehicle, with a sales launch planned for late 2021.
Mazda CX-30 gets optional turbocharged 2.5-liter engine

Mazda is expanding the powertrain offerings in its smallest crossover, the CX-30, for 2021. It will be available with an optional 2.5-liter turbocharged engine that is rated at 250-horsepower on premium fuel.
Thierry Bollore's to-do list at Jaguar Land Rover
Nikola says it plans to unveil battery cell technology that will give its semitruck a range of 800 miles when fully loaded.
Does Nikola have the capability to deliver on its promises?

Let's take a look at some of the issues surrounding Nikola and one or two points in the GM deal that caused me to furrow my eyebrows.
Jaguar overhauls F-Pace crossover

The F-Pace, Jaguar's top-selling model, is receiving new powertrains, revamped styling, an upgraded infotainment system and several chassis improvements for 2021.
Lucid unwraps production-intent Air sedan

In launching its first EV in an increasingly crowded field, the California upstart is focused on craftsmanship, high-quality manufacturing, lightweight luxury materials, advanced electronics, a user-friendly buying experience and, perhaps most importantly, blistering performance and abundant interior space.
How is GM going to build the fuel cell stacks for Nikola?

It is going to take a huge and economically viable fuel cell to produce enough electricity to move a full loaded Nikola semitruck down the road at highway speeds. Today's fuel cells are built mostly by hand in small batches.
3D printing gears up for bigger parts, faster output

Product development engineers frequently design complex parts using 3D programs because they can reduce weight and add intricate details that would be impossible to create using traditional engineering methods.
The rearview mirror displays images from a camera.
Gentex adds DVR feature to mirror camera

Gentex's Full Display Mirror houses a recorder that can store as much as two hours of driving video taken from front- and rear-facing cameras. It automatically captures accident video.