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EDAG sees wave of U.S. 4.0 plants

Vehicle and plant engineers at EDAG report growing North American interest in switching auto plants over to Industry 4.0 processes.
Getting past 'no'

F&I experts say overcoming customer objections is just a matter of identifying each one's needs.
Dana deepens role in electrified commercial truck market

Dana has bought a small Montreal firm that converts commercial trucks to EVs. It's another step in Dana's larger electrification strategy.
Toyota recalls defective airbags that replaced Takata units

The recall involves airbags installed in certain Corolla and Matrix cars that replaced faulty Takata airbags linked to at least 24 fatalities and about 290 injuries worldwide.
Dana completes acquisition of electric powertrain supplier Nordresa Motors

The acquisition by Dana, a supplier of axles and transmissions, is the latest move in the company's plan to grow its electric drivetrain capabilities.
2020 Chevy Bolt EV extends driving range by 21 miles

General Motors said its battery engineering team extended the Bolt EV's range 21 miles by improving the energy of the cell electrodes through small but impactful chemistry changes.
Two men face prison for $1.7M auto financing scam

A federal judge in Georgia sentenced two conspirators to prison for their roles in an auto financing fraud scheme with seven defendants that cost $1.7 million in bank and credit union losses.
Audi offers shoppers 7 days of free car rentals

Customers who buy or lease a 2019 or newer vehicle will receive seven complimentary days of rental service via SilverCar by Audi.
Ford recalls more than 108K midsize cars over seat belt defect

The glitch, which may lead to inadequate restraint in an accident, affects certain 2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ cars.
Former UAW official becomes 9th person charged in corruption probe

Michael Grimes is the first former union official not connected to either the UAW-Chrysler National Training Center or the union's FCA department to be charged in the widening federal investigation.
VW Credit, Citizens One Auto Finance, top J.D. Power dealer study of financing appeal

J.D. Power's latest U.S. Dealer Financing Satisfaction study found experienced and empowered credit and sales personnel at lenders are becoming key to the success of an automotive finance operation. Volkswagen Credit repeated as top mass-market captive in the annual study.
NHTSA probes complaints of Subaru Forester airbag sensor

Federal auto safety regulators have received 51 complaints that sensors on 2016-18 Subaru Foresters incorrectly turn off the front passenger airbag while the seat is occupied.
Carvana's revenue, retail sales milestones please investors

Online used-vehicle retailer Carvana Co. continues to pile up losses as it carries out a rapid expansion strategy, but bullish investors still like what they are seeing.
Spitzer Automotive's managers relearn sales jobs

A pilot program launched at two side-by-side dealerships in Ohio doubled phone-to-showroom appointment conversions and has increased sales this year.
Takata airbag consumer restitution payout of $9.8M requested

The special master overseeing the Takata restitution fund seeks court approval to award the first round of payments to 102 recipients claiming injury from a defective airbag inflator.