The first-ever Cadillac XT5 will arrive in U.S. dealerships in early- April, continuing the brand’s product-driven growth. XT5 enters the strongest cate- gory in the luxury automotive space, the midsize luxury crossover segment, where Cadil- lac set sales records in 2015, said Cadillac spokesman Donny Nordlicht. “The arrival of this sophisticat- ed new crossover positions Cadillac well, as XT5 enters the most popular segment in the global luxury market,” said Cadil- lac President Johan de Nysschen. “It’s pivotal to our ongoing growth, which is why we’ve de- veloped XT5 from the inside out to provide customers more space, more technology, more luxury and more efficiency.” The XT5 is replacing the SRX and is the first in a series of up- coming luxury crossovers carry- ing the “XT” designation, a key aspect of the brand’s product- driven global growth plan, de Nysschen said. The new luxury crossover joins Cadillac’s lineup immediate- ly following the new range-top- ping CT6 Sedan, as the brand en- ters a new phase of product growth, de Nysschen said. The XT5 is the next chapter in elevat- ing the Cadillac brand: it is bold, distinctive and sophisticated with enhanced driving dynamics. This new crossover perfectly re- flects Cadillac’s positioning in the luxury automotive market- place, de Nysschen said. The first-ever 2017 Cadillac XT5 crossover will be available in four trim levels, including a range-topping Platinum model, a first for Cadillac in this segment. XT5 Platinum includes unique in- terior and exterior trim and ma- terials and combines them with the highest technology features. Cadillac XT5 offers seven exte- rior colors and seven distinct in- terior environments, and a broad range of luxury amenities and high-technology systems – in- cluding Cadillac’s award-winning, industry-first Rear Camera Mir- ror system on Platinum models. XT5 pricing begins at $38,995 (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes destination – $995 – tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment; the highest level XT5 Platinum is priced from $62,500. All-wheel drive is optional on Luxury and Premium Luxury models, and is standard on Platinum. Customers can place orders for this vehicle now with dealers and view additional product in- formation at the Web site cadil- lac.com, Nordlicht said. In the U.S. market, the 2017 Cadillac XT5 will be powered by the new 3.6-liter V6 engine which recently debuted on the ATS and CTS sport sedans and is featured on the all-new CT6 flagship mod- el. With peak output of 310-horse- power and 270 lb.-ft. of torque, the new V6 uses variable valve timing for strong response and smooth power delivery, main- taining optimum efficiency re- gardless of power demand. This engine has been com- pletely redesigned and features Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation technology, which allows the engine to seamlessly and automatically switch to a fu- el-saving 4-cylinder mode under low or moderate loads, Nordlicht said. A new 8-speed automatic transmission is standard for the XT5, which also debuts Electron- ic Precision Shift – the first elec- tronically controlled transmis- sion shifter application in a Cadil- lac. The XT5 also features Stop/Start technology, which au- tomatically stops and starts the engine when the vehicle is at rest in traffic stops, saving fuel and reducing emissions, while con- tributing to the serene character and tranquil cabin environment expected of a Cadillac. Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com Web site has some nice things to say about the cost of owning ve- hicles produced by Detroit’s au- tomakers. The site recently released its 2016 “Five-year Cost to Own” Awards list. KBB editors wrote that even though the economy is supposed to be improving and fuel prices dropping, it’s still important to keep transportation costs as low as possible. KBB picked its vehicles, edi- tors wrote, by calculating the amount it would cost to own each individual model on sale in the United States to the trim lev- el over a typical five-year-long ownership period. “That is a gargantuan task, but our data analysts do it willingly because the information can be so helpful to you.” KBB editors wrote. “As you’d expect from Kel- ley Blue Book, our analysis con- siders every key criterion that figures into the overall cost to obtain and operate a motor vehi- cle. Included among the factors are financing, insurance and state fees plus the anticipated costs of fuel, scheduled mainte- nance and repairs. Also included are the critical factors of pur- chase price – the exclusive Kel- ley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price – and projected deprecia- tion, derived from our industry- standard residual-value analy- sis.” KBB broke down the award win- ners into 22 categories. The 2016 Chevrolet Impala won the “Best Full-Size Car” award. Editors stat- ed that with “a Fair Purchase Price that starts well below its nearly $28,000 Manufacturer’s Standard Retail Price, the Chevrolet Impala achieves an impressive feat. It’s handsome, quiet, massively roomy, and it drives like a car that belongs in a higher class.” They also praised its 4-cylin- der engine, saying a big car’s job is to treat the driver well. “The 2016 Chevy Impala does that in first-class fashion, and it’ll also keep you on the best terms with your financial planner.” The 2016 Ford Focus ST was the top finisher in the “Best Sporty Compact Car” category. Editors wrote that it “is the com- plete package. It looks fast, it ac- tually is fast and in a boon for those who need to justify such a fun purchase, the Focus ST boasts a category-topping 5-Year Cost to Own figure.” The “Best Sports Car” award winner is the 2016 chevrolet Ca- maro. Editors wrote that when “shopping for a Chevrolet Ca- maro, fiscal responsibility might CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 ™ Tech Center News ™ VOL. 40 NO. 24 FEBRUARY 15, 2016 Covers the Tech Center and the Immediate Area WARREN, MICHIGAN View This Week’s Edition at http://TechCenterNews.com [email protected]2016 Chevrolet Spark EV 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 2016 Ford Focus ST Kelley Blue Book Declares Detroit OEMs Give Value Cadillac’s global expansion continued in January, with total sales of 20,625 marking a 2.2 per- cent increase following the 7.5 percent growth of 2015. Cadillac now enters a period of key product launches which are planned to further accelerate the sales and reinforce the rising stature of the brand, said Cadil- lac spokesman David Caldwell. Cadillac launches the all-new CT6 flagship sedan in the first quarter of 2016, Caldwell said, followed closely by the first-ever XT5 luxury crossover which en- ters the luxury market’s strongest segment. “Cadillac’s global expansion is building momentum, particular- ly now as we prepare to launch two all-new products,” said Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen. “Newcomers to the brand continue to express sur- prise and delight at the dramati- cally elevated product sub- stance in the new generation of Cadillac products, resulting in them selecting well-equipped, high-end models. This drives up transaction prices, a powerful proof-point underscoring the rapidly rising prestige of the Cadillac brand.” In January, Cadillac sales in China rose 16.2 percent, Cald- well said, following record high performance in 2015. Sales in Canada and Mexico in- creased 44.6 percent and 21.2 percent, respectively, in January. The SRX Crossover tallied a 24.1 percent increase in January and the XTS rose 12.8 percent. Caldwell said that according Cadillac Global Sales Show Recent Growth CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 The new Cadillac XT5 crossover will be in dealership showrooms as soon as this April. Cadillac’s XT5 is All New From the Inside Out
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The first-ever Cadillac XT5 willarrive in U.S. dealerships in early-April, continuing the brand’sproduct-driven growth.XT5 enters the strongest cate-
gory in the luxury automotivespace, the midsize luxurycrossover segment, where Cadil-lac set sales records in 2015, saidCadillac spokesman DonnyNordlicht.“The arrival of this sophisticat-
ed new crossover positionsCadillac well, as XT5 enters themost popular segment in theglobal luxury market,” said Cadil-lac President Johan de Nysschen.“It’s pivotal to our ongoinggrowth, which is why we’ve de-veloped XT5 from the inside outto provide customers morespace, more technology, moreluxury and more efficiency.”The XT5 is replacing the SRX
and is the first in a series of up-coming luxury crossovers carry-ing the “XT” designation, a keyaspect of the brand’s product-driven global growth plan, deNysschen said.The new luxury crossover
joins Cadillac’s lineup immediate-ly following the new range-top-ping CT6 Sedan, as the brand en-ters a new phase of productgrowth, de Nysschen said. TheXT5 is the next chapter in elevat-
ing the Cadillac brand: it is bold,distinctive and sophisticatedwith enhanced driving dynamics.This new crossover perfectly re-flects Cadillac’s positioning inthe luxury automotive market-place, de Nysschen said.The first-ever 2017 Cadillac
XT5 crossover will be available infour trim levels, including arange-topping Platinum model, afirst for Cadillac in this segment.XT5 Platinum includes unique in-terior and exterior trim and ma-terials and combines them withthe highest technology features.Cadillac XT5 offers seven exte-
rior colors and seven distinct in-terior environments, and a broadrange of luxury amenities andhigh-technology systems – in-cluding Cadillac’s award-winning,industry-first Rear Camera Mir-ror system on Platinum models.XT5 pricing begins at $38,995
(Manufacturer’s Suggested RetailPrice excludes destination – $995– tax, title, license, dealer feesand optional equipment; thehighest level XT5 Platinum ispriced from $62,500. All-wheeldrive is optional on Luxury andPremium Luxury models, and isstandard on Platinum.Customers can place orders
for this vehicle now with dealersand view additional product in-
formation at the Web site cadil-lac.com, Nordlicht said.In the U.S. market, the 2017
Cadillac XT5 will be powered bythe new 3.6-liter V6 engine whichrecently debuted on the ATS andCTS sport sedans and is featuredon the all-new CT6 flagship mod-el.With peak output of 310-horse-
power and 270 lb.-ft. of torque,the new V6 uses variable valvetiming for strong response andsmooth power delivery, main-
taining optimum efficiency re-gardless of power demand.This engine has been com-
pletely redesigned and featuresActive Fuel Management cylinderdeactivation technology, whichallows the engine to seamlesslyand automatically switch to a fu-el-saving 4-cylinder mode underlow or moderate loads, Nordlichtsaid.A new 8-speed automatic
transmission is standard for theXT5, which also debuts Electron-
ic Precision Shift – the first elec-tronically controlled transmis-sion shifter application in a Cadil-lac. The XT5 also featuresStop/Start technology, which au-tomatically stops and starts theengine when the vehicle is at restin traffic stops, saving fuel andreducing emissions, while con-tributing to the serene characterand tranquil cabin environmentexpected of a Cadillac.
Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.comWeb site has some nice things tosay about the cost of owning ve-hicles produced by Detroit’s au-tomakers.The site recently released its
2016 “Five-year Cost to Own”Awards list.KBB editors wrote that even
though the economy is supposedto be improving and fuel pricesdropping, it’s still important tokeep transportation costs as lowas possible.KBB picked its vehicles, edi-
tors wrote, by calculating theamount it would cost to owneach individual model on sale inthe United States to the trim lev-el over a typical five-year-longownership period.“That is a gargantuan task, but
our data analysts do it willinglybecause the information can beso helpful to you.” KBB editorswrote. “As you’d expect from Kel-ley Blue Book, our analysis con-
siders every key criterion thatfigures into the overall cost toobtain and operate a motor vehi-cle. Included among the factorsare financing, insurance andstate fees plus the anticipatedcosts of fuel, scheduled mainte-nance and repairs. Also includedare the critical factors of pur-chase price – the exclusive Kel-ley Blue Book Fair PurchasePrice – and projected deprecia-tion, derived from our industry-standard residual-value analy-sis.”KBB broke down the award win-
ners into 22 categories. The 2016Chevrolet Impala won the “BestFull-Size Car” award. Editors stat-ed that with “a Fair Purchase Pricethat starts well below its nearly$28,000 Manufacturer’s StandardRetail Price, the Chevrolet Impalaachieves an impressive feat. It’shandsome, quiet, massivelyroomy, and it drives like a car thatbelongs in a higher class.”
They also praised its 4-cylin-der engine, saying a big car’s jobis to treat the driver well. “The2016 Chevy Impala does that infirst-class fashion, and it’ll alsokeep you on the best terms withyour financial planner.”The 2016 Ford Focus ST was
the top finisher in the “BestSporty Compact Car” category.Editors wrote that it “is the com-plete package. It looks fast, it ac-
tually is fast and in a boon forthose who need to justify such afun purchase, the Focus STboasts a category-topping 5-YearCost to Own figure.”The “Best Sports Car” award
winner is the 2016 chevrolet Ca-maro. Editors wrote that when“shopping for a Chevrolet Ca-maro, fiscal responsibility might
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Cadillac’s global expansioncontinued in January, with totalsales of 20,625 marking a 2.2 per-cent increase following the 7.5percent growth of 2015.Cadillac now enters a period
of key product launches whichare planned to further acceleratethe sales and reinforce the risingstature of the brand, said Cadil-lac spokesman David Caldwell.Cadillac launches the all-new
CT6 flagship sedan in the firstquarter of 2016, Caldwell said,followed closely by the first-everXT5 luxury crossover which en-ters the luxury market’sstrongest segment.“Cadillac’s global expansion is
building momentum, particular-ly now as we prepare to launchtwo all-new products,” saidCadillac President Johan deNysschen. “Newcomers to thebrand continue to express sur-prise and delight at the dramati-cally elevated product sub-stance in the new generation ofCadillac products, resulting inthem selecting well-equipped,high-end models. This drives uptransaction prices, a powerfulproof-point underscoring therapidly rising prestige of theCadillac brand.”In January, Cadillac sales in
China rose 16.2 percent, Cald-well said, following record highperformance in 2015.Sales in Canada and Mexico in-
creased 44.6 percent and 21.2percent, respectively, in January.The SRX Crossover tallied a 24.1percent increase in January andthe XTS rose 12.8 percent.Caldwell said that according
Cadillac GlobalSales Show
Recent Growth
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The new Cadillac XT5 crossover will be in dealership showrooms as soon as this April.
It’s never too early to talkabout the 2017 models. Andthat’s what GM did at the recentChicago auto show, when it de-buted the 2017 Chevy Trax,which will go on sale this fall.Building on its early success
and the rapid growth of the seg-ment, the 2017 Trax – a more ex-pressive take on one of America’sbest-selling small SUVs, saidChevrolet spokeswoman LeslieRajewski.Contemporary design ele-
ments, including an all-new front-end appearance, and a new pre-mium interior compose the visu-al updates, while new availableactive safety features and a newinfotainment system – with avail-able Apple CarPlay and AndroidAuto compatibility – expand itsrange of customer-focused tech-nologies, said Steve Majoros, di-rector of marketing, ChevroletCars and Crossovers..“In the fastest-growing seg-
ment, Chevrolet Trax’s momen-tum is sure to continue withgreat design enhancements, pre-mium details, and the latest tech-nologies,” said Majoros. “Fea-tures such as Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto compatibility andfour new active safety featuresoffer customers more than mostcompetitors – and at an entry-level price.”With sales of 63,303 in 2015 –
its first full year on the market –the Trax quickly climbed to thesecond-best-selling small SUV inAmerica, Rajewski said. It is alsoranked in the top three globally,achieving more than 400,000sales in 73 markets since itslaunch in late 2012. China andthe United States are its top mar-kets.In the United States, more than
half of Trax’s customers with atrade-in turned in something oth-er than a Chevrolet, Majoros
said. Trax also attracts nearly 60percent female customers – thehighest percentage in the brand’sentire lineup.“With the Colorado and Trax,
Chevrolet and our dealers areable to offer brand-new entries infast-growing segments, whichhelps bring new customers toChevrolet,” said Majoros. “Andwith other new vehicles such asthe Cruze Hatchback and Bolt EV,we will continue to attract newcustomers to the Chevrolet fran-chise and continue to grow mar-ket share, as we did in 2015.”The 2017 Trax goes on sale this
fall, offered in LS, LT and new Pre-mier trims, Rajewski said.The Trax’s “fresh, contempo-
rary” appearance, said SteveKim, Chevrolet Trax designer, re-flects the modern face of Chevro-let around the globe. A new grilleand headlamps echo the stylingelements seen in new Chevroletmodels such as the Malibu,Cruze and Volt.“It’s a more sculptural, sophisti-
cated design,” said Kim. “There’salso a sporty streak in the newstyling that speaks to the Trax’s
agile, fun-to-drive personality.”The front fascia is new, Kim
said, and incorporates Chevro-let’s new proportioned dual portgrille. New, sleek headlamps flowaround the corners and into thefront fenders. Trax LS models fea-ture new halogen reflector head-lamps and uplevel LT and newPremier models have halogenprojector headlamps with LEDsignature lighting. Chrome alsoaccents the outboard fog lampbezels.At the rear is a new fascia and
dual taillamps, with the Premiermodel featuring LED signaturelighting. The Premier is also of-fered with new 18-inch aluminumwheels.A modified instrument panel is
the foundation for the 2017Trax’s premium interior enhance-ments, Kim said. It interpretsChevrolet’s signature dual-cock-pit design more expressively,with an upper dashboard hoodthat flows uninterrupted acrossthe panel to enhance the percep-tion of spaciousness.The redesigned center instru-
ment panel features greater visi-
bility of a new 7-inch-diagonalMyLink color touch screen andGalvano chrome trim on the in-strument panel and console con-tribute to the Trax’s premiumambiance, Kim said. Premiermodels are offered with contrast-ing-color instrument panel trimthat matches their leatheretteseating trim.“Customers will really notice
the elevation in the Trax’s interi-or design and attention to de-tail,” said Kim. “It’s an environ-ment that transcends segmentboundaries, offering rich, premi-um appointments and seamlessintegration of the technologiesthey rely on most.”Also new for 2017 is the instru-
ment cluster, which features anew gauge display with promi-nent analog speedometer andtachometer readouts along withdigital displays from the stan-dard driver information center.The 2017 Trax offers a new 7-
inch diagonal infotainment sys-tem designed to support the lat-est connectivity technologies, in-cluding available Apple CarPlayand Android Auto compatibilityand available 4G LTE with Wi-Fihotspot.With the 4G LTE connection,
Trax allows passengers to con-nect up to seven personal de-vices such as smartphones, lap-tops and tablets, to high-speedwireless Internet. Keyless Openand Start also add to the Trax’sroster of available new technolo-gies.New active safety features are
designed to help alert drivers topotential crash situations. Theyare available depending on themodel.
not be your first concern butmaximizing your buying dollarsstill matters, if only to enrichyour aftermarket accessorybudget. To that end Chevy’sfamed coupe claims the lowest 5-Year Cost to Own title for thesports car category.”The 2016 Ford Mustang GT
won the “Best High PerformanceCar” category. Editors like it be-cause “driving excitement and fi-nancial pragmatism need not bemutually exclusive. Holdingdown a near-$1,200 advantageover the Camaro SS when itcomes to 5-year ownership costs,the 2016 Mustang GT is amongthe rare breed of performancecars that lets you burn rubberwithout burning down your lifesavings.”The 2016 Buick Verano fin-
ished tops in the “Best Entry-Lev-el Luxury Car” category. Editorswrote, “although not the flashiest4-door, the compact Verano con-tinues to find favor thanks to itsimpressive mix of refinement,features and value. While an all-new generation is set to arrivefor 2017, the largely carryover2016 Verano gains some minorenhancements to help it remaincompetitive for one more sea-son.”The 2016 Chevy Spark EV won
the “Best Plug-in Vehicle” award.Editors liked it because “thispure-electric 5-door/4-seat hatchboasts a starting price of just un-der $26,000 before any incentives- a figure that can drop to near$15,000 with all federal and stateincentives applied.”The 2016 Jeep Wranger Unlim-
ited – just in time for the 75th an-niversary of the Jeep – won the“Best Mid-Size SUV/Crossover”award. Editors liked it for it “be-ing king of the hill both literallyand figuratively, as an off-roadicon that also reigns in terms of
low long-term ownership cost.Among the keys to its ability tostay atop the midsize SUV packare the Jeep Wrangler Unlimit-ed’s approachable starting priceof roughly $28,000 and its re-markable resale value.”The Ford 2016 Explorer was
tops in the “Best Full-SizeSUV/Crossover.” Editors wrote,“this marks the third year in arow that the Ford Explorer hasreceived the 5-Year Cost to Owncrown in the Full-SizeSUV/Crossover segment, anothertestament to the consistencythat is part of this Ford’s DNA.”The Buick Encore won the
“Best Luxury CompactSUV/Crossover” award. Editorsnoted that for a third straightyear the Buick Encore “reigns asthe 5-Year Cost to Own champamong entry-level luxury SUVs.Moreover, with a starting price ofaround $25,000, Buick’s smallestvehicle continues to prove youdon’t have to spend a fortune toget into a premium crossover.”The 2016 Buick Enclave held
up its end, winning the “Best Lux-ury Full-Size SUV/Crossover”award. Editors wrote, “the Buick
Enclave is in its eighth modelyear, yet it shows no sign of slow-ing down as 2016 marks the thirdyear in a row it wins our 5-YearCost to Own trophy for its class.Having always represented a sol-id value from the perspective ofhow much vehicle you get foryour dollar -- and we’re not justtalking about its prodigious size -- the Buick Enclave has with-stood the test of time as a reli-able and affordable to own luxu-ry SUV.”The 2016 Chevy Colorado Ex-
tended Cab took home the awardfor “Best Mid-Size Pickup Truck.”Editors liked it because it is a
small truck that offers the rideand interior amenities ofcrossover, with best-in-class tow-ing capacity and fuel economy.The Ford 2016 F-150 Regular
Cab won the “Best Full-Size Pick-up Truck” award. Editors wrotethat it “came onto the scene likea boxer prepared for a title fight:lighter, tougher and stronger. Itsbest-in-class towing and haulinglimits reinforce its status as themost capable full-size truck,while EcoBoost turbocharged en-gines make the F-150 more fuel
efficient. The result is that the F-Series continues to be the best-selling vehicle line in the coun-try.”The 2016 Dodge Grand Cara-
van Passenger won the “BestMinivan/Van” award. Editors stat-ed that the “current version ofthe Dodge Grand Caravan hasbeen around since the 2008 mod-el year, but thanks to continuousimprovements it remains a solidvalue. In fact, ‘value’ is the keyterm here, as the Grand Caravanis the lowest priced minivan....”
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With car shopping increasinglymoving online, all parties, includ-ing automakers, dealers, onlinecar-buying services and third-party sites, are playing a majorrole in shifting the traditional au-tomotive industry to meet con-sumer demands for a simpler,easier car buying experience.
Kelley Blue Book recentlyworked with General Motors,said Kelley spokeswoman BrennaRobinson, to provide the KelleyBlue Book Fair Market Range toGM customers shopping the Fac-tory Pre-Owned Collection,which offers nationwide invento-ry of former GM company-owned, off-lease and daily rentalChevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadil-lac vehicles.The Kelley Blue Book Fair Mar-
ket Range, Robinson said, revealswhat a consumer can reasonablyexpect to pay this week in theirarea for a vehicle configured withsimilar specification and mileage,excluding tax, title and fees.“Businesses today are focusing
more and more on e-commerceand the auto industry is no ex-ception, so it was a natural fit towork with GM to bring this valu-able KBB.com tool to their deal-ers and consumers for pricing in-formation,” said Dan Ingle, vicepresident of valuations, industrysolutions and international forKelley Blue Book.GM is the first automaker to of-
fer this online service and joins a
handful of companies selling pre-owned vehicles online. Afterchoosing a participating GMdealer, shoppers reserve theirvehicle using the Shop-Click-Drive experience from GM, final-ize their purchase and take deliv-ery of the vehicle from the dealerthey selected in their area.“Our goal is to earn customers
for life and we know many ofthem want to use the internet tosave time and make the processof buying a used vehicle simplerand easier,” said Steve Hill, vicepresident, GM U.S. Sales andService. “The Factory Pre-OwnedCollection extends our Shop-Click-Drive service and gives ourdealers another way to attractnew customers to their dealer-ships.”“Based on the purchase habits
of consumers today and thechanging attitudes of consumerstoward technology, auto retailerswill need to continually evaluatehow they attract and communi-cate with consumers,” Ingle said.“By selecting a dealer of theirchoice and using trusted KelleyBlue Book values, now con-sumers can buy a used car withconfidence and ease.”“Many of our customers who
are shopping for a used car havetold us they want to completemore of the process online,” saidJerry Morgan, executive managerof Jack Wilson Chevrolet andJack Wilson Buick GMC in Saint
Augustine, Fla. “We are excited tobe among the first dealerships toparticipate in the Factory Pre-Owned Collection.”Online shoppers who use the
Factory Pre-Owned Collectionwill follow three simple steps:• Browse the inventory to find
the vehicle of their choice.• Choose a participating GM
dealer and reserve their vehicleusing the Shop-Click-Drive expe-rience.• Finalize their purchase and
take delivery of their vehiclefrom their selected dealer.These types of online services
are changing the way consumersare shopping for and eventuallypurchasing cars, Hill said. Thereare several indicators predictingthe future of vehicle shopping isveering online:• Take the Paperwork Online:
The 2015 Autotrader Car Buyerof the Future study found that
nearly three-fourths of peoplesurveyed would prefer to com-plete the credit application andfinancing paperwork by doing itonline.These results were attributed
to 72 percent of people wantingto save time at the dealership,and 71 percent of people wantingless pressure while filling out pa-perwork.• Online Deal Structuring: The
same Autotrader study foundthat consumers would like to seea big change in the way they goabout negotiating the deal struc-ture of their vehicle purchase.Of those surveyed who liked
the idea of online deal building,more than half (56 percent) wantthe ability to start the negotia-tion on their own terms – prefer-ably online – and 45 percentwould like to remain anonymousuntil they lock in the deal struc-ture.
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Warren-based Art Van Furni-ture hopes to hire up to 25 jobapplicatnts at a career fairscheduled for Wednesday, Feb.17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at thecompany’s corporate trainingcenter located on 6500 East 14Mile Road in Warren.Art Van spokeswoman Diane
Charles said that individuals in-terested in working for the com-pany should bring with them acopy of their resume.Charles added that job fair at-
tendees should be prepared tobe interviewed for both full andpart-time positions and that theyshould dress in the appropriatebusiness attire.The jobs are at Art Van’s War-
ren and Lakeside stores, Charlessaid.“For motivated sales profes-
sionals who want to work in adynamic environment, Art VanFurniture offers and ideal careeropportunity,” said Gary Duncan,Art Van Furniture vice presidentof human resources. “Art VanFurniture’s merchandise selec-tion and reputation in the mar-ketplace gives our sales associ-ates a great foundation. Whencombined with their talent andcommitent, the sky is the limit.”Full-time positions include
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Fiat Chrysler was recognizedas the highest-ranking automakeron a list of the best companiesfor Hispanic women to work inthe U.S. by LATINA Style maga-zine. FCA US ranked number nineon the annual LATINA Style 50 re-port, which evaluates and ranksthe 50 best companies in the U.S.LATINA Style magazine is con-
sidered the most influential pub-lication reaching the contempo-rary Hispanic woman, said FiatChrysler spokeswoman ValerieOehmke. The LATINA Style 50Awards Ceremony and DiversityLeaders Conference was held inWashington, D.C. Accepting thehonor on behalf of Fiat Chryslerwas Mary Ann Capo, Dodge Prod-uct Marketing Senior Manager.Capo is the company’s highest-ranking Latina. She received aspecial profile in the LATINA Style50 Annual report.The magazine editors wrote,
“FCA US LLC is a North Ameri-can automaker formerly knownas, Chrysler group LLC. FCA’scommitment to diversity is alongstanding and ingrained partof their culture. FCA’s diversityof talents and perspectives al-lows the company to take vi-sionary approaches, strategi-cally apply new technologiesand forge ahead in innovation
and performance.“FCA US LLC is passionate
about finding diverse talent andcreating lasting relationshipswith organizations who strive forsuccess and for inspiring others.They are committed to leverag-ing the unique backgrounds oftheir employees and how it con-nects their company to their Lat-in culture, consumers and com-munities. They are proud to workwith their Employee ResourceGroups for talent development,mentoring, and recruitment.Latins in Connection (LinC), oneof FCA’s employee resourcegroup has a mentoring programthat matches its members withthe company executives for guid-ance and leadership. LinC’s goalsare designed around four pillars:career, culture, community andcommerce.“Mary Ann Capó, Sr. Manager-
Product Marketing, Dodge Brandis FCA’s highest-ranking Latina.Capó is responsible for establish-ing and executing product andmarketing strategy for Dodge Du-rango, Journey, Grand Caravanand future family vehicles. Capóis Cuban-American, born in De-troit, Michigan and raised inRochester Hills, Michigan. Capóhas worked at FCA US (previous-ly Chrysler Group) for 15 years in
diverse marketing roles for theU.S., Latin America and Asia-Pa-cific markets.”This is the 12th time that Fiat
Chrysler has earned a top posi-tion on the LATINA Style 50 re-port since it was established in1997, Oehmke said. The reportanalyzes company efforts forpromoting diversity and careeradvancement opportunities forHispanic women.“We are honored by the recog-
nition from LATINA Style maga-zine. Diverse talent in the work-place is essential for innovation,growth and success,” said Marlin
Page, Diversity and Inclusion Of-ficer, FCA US. “Encouraging di-versity helps our companythrive, while producing head-turning products that reflect ourcustomer base.”LATINA Style Inc., headquar-
tered in Falls Church, Va., andwith offices in Dallas, is the pub-lisher of LATINA Style magazine, anational magazine for the profes-sional Hispanic woman, Oehmkesaid. The magazine has beenpublished for 21 years and has anational circulation of 150,000and a readership of nearly600,000.
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Aluminum and its Alloys – March 28 – 30, 2016Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: Identify aluminum alloys suited to specific applications; describe keyprocessing parameters that influence structure - property relationships; identify composition and processing interactions thatresult in final material properties; solve routine processing and heat-treating issues; and identify cost-reduction opportunitiesthat do not negatively impact material and product performance.
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Driven by strong demandacross its vehicle range – includ-ing SUVs, commercial vehicleand performance cars – Ford’stotal vehicle sales and marketshare in Europe continued togrow in January.For total vehicle and passen-
ger car sales, it was the best Jan-uary for Ford since 2012, selling96,900 vehicles in its 20 tradi-tional European markets, saidFord spokesman Adrian Schmitz.This was almost a 10 percent in-crease compared with January2015, and about 3 percentagepoints better than industrygrowth. Ford market share in-creased by 0.2 percentage pointsto 7.9 percent.Across all of its 50 European
markets, Schmitz said that Fordsold a total of 105,200 vehicles –up nearly 9 percent vs an indus-try growth of just 3 percent –and driving Ford’s market shareup 0.4 of a percentage point to7.6 percent.“The European auto industry
is off to a very strong start andFord was able to outpace thisgrowth thanks largely to demandfor our SUVs, commercial vehi-cles and performance vehicles,”said Roelant de Waard, vice pres-ident, Marketing, Sales and Serv-ice, Ford of Europe. “Important-ly, we gained share by selling toretail customers while many oth-ers in industry are using self-reg-istration and rentals sales exten-sively.”Ford’s sales in higher value
sales channels were markedly upin January. Retail and fleet salesaccounted for 81 percent ofFord’s car sales in January – 3percentage points better than inthe same month last year and 11percentage points better thanthe industry average.
Ford’s EuropeanSales Driven byStrong Demand
The Barbara Ann KarmanosCancer Institute is celebrating its34th Annual Dinner Saturday,April 16, at Michigan Motion Pic-ture Studios in Pontiac.This year’s Annual Dinner
Chairs are Paula and SteveKiefer. Steve Kiefer is vice presi-dent, Global Purchasing and Sup-ply Chain for General Motors.This event continues the part-
nership between GM and theKarmanos Cancer Institute, rais-ing critical funds to benefit can-cer research at the world-renowned cancer center basedin Detroit, said event spokes-woman Patricia Ellis.The dinner will start at 6:30
p.m. and go to midnight. Michi-gan Motion Pictures Studio is at1999 Centerpoint Parkway inPontiac.The dinner will be a black tie
event and include a cocktail re-ception, an elegant seated din-ner, brief program, entertain-ment, a raffle and a live auction.Ellis said WDIV-TV Local 4’s
Hank Winchester, head of the“Help Me Hank” consumer re-porting unit, will serve as emceefor the gala.The event supports critical
cancer research underway atKarmanos which will help createthe next standard of cancer carebenefitting patients here andaround the globe, Ellis said.Benefactor tickets are $750
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An optional new advanced“twin clutch” all-wheel drive sys-tem continuously and automati-cally delivers excellent tractionacross a variety of conditions.Due to the twin clutch design, theAWD system is capable of trans-ferring up to 100 percent of avail-able torque to either the front orrear axle. Also, across the rearaxle, the electronically controlledrear differential can direct up to100 percent of available torque toeither wheel laterally.This capability is designed for
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The Oakland University teamand their Loon Copter drone wonthe $1 million internationalaward in the United Arab Emi-rates (UAE) Drones for Goodcompetition.The competition, according to
its website, is “dedicated totransforming the innovativetechnologies behind civiliandrones into practical, realizablesolutions for improving people’slives today.”“As a doctoral research univer-
sity, we are committed to re-search and innovation at Oak-land as an integral part of ourmission, and the recognition re-ceived for innovation throughthe high-profile work of our facul-ty and students speaks to thehigh quality and impact of our re-search,” said James Lentini, sen-ior vice president for AcademicAffairs and Provost.The Oakland team was one of
10 international semifinalists inthe 2016 United Arab EmiratesDrones for Good competition,Lentini said. The competition,was set held from Feb. 4-6, re-ceived 1,017 entries from 165countries.The drone, called the Loon
Copter, is unique, Lentini said,because it is capable of tradition-al aerial flight, on-water surfaceoperation and aquatic diving andnavigation. It was built in Oak-land’s Embedded Systems Re-search Laboratory by a teamcomprised of students from vari-ous academic levels, and led byAssociate Professor OsamahRawashdeh, Ph.D.“It’s pretty much the first
working demonstration of a vehi-cle of its kind,” said Rawashdeh.“This new technology has bene-fits that you couldn’t get fromother individual vehicles in thepast. It can perform autonomousnavigation, follow GPS waypointsor give you an overview like adrone would. The Loon copter isdesigned to be a rapidly deploy-able, low-cost vehicle that couldreplace both drones and under-water vehicles.”Rawashdeh said that the com-
bination of concepts used indrones and submarines allowsfor potential new possibilitiesthat include underwater search-ing, environmental monitoringand both above and underwaterstructure inspection.The Loon Copter is not the
first underwater drone, but it isthe first multi-rotor drone capa-ble of filling its buoyancy cham-ber to sink underwater, tilt 90 de-grees and move around beneaththe water’s surface. It can resur-face and take flight again by emp-tying its ballast chamber of wa-ter and floating above the sur-face.Team member Hamzeh Alzubi,
who is working on his doctoratein Systems Engineering, said bycontrolling the ballast pressureof the vehicle, the drone can bevertically or horizontally stabi-lized underwater without wast-ing much energy. “We use the in-stability to stabilize the vehicle.”The Drones for Good competi-
tion, now in its second year, waslaunched by the United ArabEmirates government during asummit in 2014.
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The redefinition of “driver’’ bythe National Highway TrafficSafety Administration is an im-portant break for Google, whichis developing self-driving carsthat get around without steeringwheels, pedals – or even theneed for a person to be inside.
Though treating a computerlike a driver for regulatory pur-poses helps Google, its cars havemiles to go before they get on theroad in great numbers. While thesafety agency agreed withGoogle’s “driver’’ reinterpreta-tion in a recent letter, it didn’t al-low other concessions and saidnumerous federal rules wouldhave to be changed to permit thecars.
Google, a subsidiary of Alpha-bet Inc., is testing dozens of pro-totypes in California, Texas andWashington.
The company has suggestedthese types of vehicles could beready for the public in a fewyears.
In written requests over thepast three months, Google askedthe safety agency to interpretfederal code in ways that wouldease the path to market for itscars.
The agency agreed that the carcan be a driver but, in a Feb. 4 re-sponse posted on its website, al-so rejected the company’s claimthat the cars comply with manyrelated regulations including re-quirements for foot or handbrakes.
Google said the requirementwasn’t necessary because theelectronic driver can stop thecars. The government said regu-lations are clear and would haveto be changed to allow that.
“In a number of instances, itmay be possible for Google toshow that certain (federal) stan-dards are unnecessary for a par-ticular vehicle design,’’ PaulHemmersbaugh, the highwaytraffic safety agency’s chief coun-sel, wrote. “To date, however,Google has not made such ashowing.’’
To put their cars on the road,automakers must self-certify thatthey meet federal safety stan-dards and get approval from thetraffic safety agency.
Hemmersbaugh’s letter en-couraged Google to apply for ex-emptions to the federal stan-dards.
It also said for some requests,the agency will have to gothrough the cumbersome federalrule-making process to approvethe cars.
Adding a note of skepticism forGoogle’s design, in which humancontrol would be limited to astart and stop button, Hemmers-baugh wrote the company, might“wish to reconsider its view thata pedal may never be needed inany circumstance, and that thereis not a risk of harm associatedwith a pedal’s absence.’’
Google spokesman Johnny Luusaid the company had no com-ment beyond that it was review-ing the agency’s response.
After several years of caution,federal regulators said lastmonth that they wanted to helpspeed the widespread adoptionof self-driving cars if they proveto be safe.
In January at the Detroit autoshow, Transportation SecretaryAnthony Foxx said his depart-
ment wants to get self-drivingcars on the road quickly and willfast-track policies and possiblyeven waive regulations to makethat happen.
Self-driving vehicles couldeventually cut traffic deaths, de-crease highway congestion andimprove the environment, Foxxsaid. He encouraged automakersto come to the government withideas about how to speed theirdevelopment.
He also said the safety agency,which is part of his department,will oversee development ofguidance for automakers onwhat’s expected of self-drivingcar prototypes and what sort oftests should be used to makesure they are safe.
That policy could eventuallylead to consistent national regu-lations for autonomous cars.Right now, individual states likeCalifornia, Florida and Nevadahave their own regulations.
Safety advocates worry theagency is getting too cozy withthe auto industry when it comesto technology regulations.
On Feb. 10, Foxx called thegovernment’s reinterpretation ofdriver “significant,’’ but added ina written statement that “theburden remains on self-drivingcar manufacturers to prove thattheir vehicles meet rigorous fed-eral safety standards.’’
The federal government isn’tpredicting when autonomouscars will be on public roads inbig numbers, but some automak-ers have said they could be inuse in limited areas by 2020 – andGoogle has been more bullishthan that.
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DETROIT (AP) – Honda is re-calling about 45,000 newly re-designed Civic compact cars inthe U.S. and Canada because theengines can fail and stall whilebeing driven.
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ado 2500 HD Z71 which was in-troduced in September, cus-tomers now can select from mid-size, light-duty and heavy dutyMidnight editions. Each com-bines off-road equipment andmonochromatic details, such as:• Off-road suspension;• Locking rear differential;• Transfer case shield;• Hill Descent Control;• Aggressive Goodyear Wran-
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DETROIT (AP) – Toyota’syouth-oriented Scion brand is re-calling about 28,000 FR-S sportscars in North America becausedrivers can take the keys out ofthe ignition without the car be-ing in park.The recall covers cars with au-
tomatic transmissions from the2013 through 2016 model years.Toyota says in some cases, the
mechanism that holds the keyuntil the ignition unless the carsare in park may not have beenconnected before delivery. Thatmakes it possible to remove thekey while the cars are in gear,which could increase the risk ofcars rolling away unexpectedly.Toyota wouldn’t say if the
problem has caused any crashesor injuries. The company saysdealers will check the key lockmechanism. If it doesn’t work,they’ll activate it.
Toyota OrdersScion Recall
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*All applicable rebates including lease/conquest offers have been deducted from sale price/payment. Pictures may not represent actual vehicle. Prices subject to change per GM incentives. Prices and payments areinclusive of active GM Employee Discount (Unless otherwise stated). Equinox, Cruze, Malibu, Trax, Traverse, Impala, Silverado, and Camaro are 24 month leases. All leases are 10k miles per year w/ approved S Tier credit w/$999 due at signing. Prices & payments are plus tax, title, and plate fees with acquisition fee up front. Refundable security deposit required on certain vehicles –to be determined by lender. **$3500 trade-in is valid on2003 or newer vehicles with under 115k miles in drivable condition, no branded titles, less reconditioning determined by appraiser. Deposition Fee may be required at vehicle turn in. Certain restrictions may apply, see dealer for complete details. Acquisition fee due upfront. **Expiration Date – 2/29/16.
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Cooper-Standard HoldingsInc., the parent Company ofCooper-Standard AutomotiveInc., on Feb. 2 had the officialopening of two facilities in China.The new facilities – one in theHuai’an, Jiangsu province andthe other in Chongqing – furtherdemonstrate Cooper Standard’scommitment to the strategic im-portance of China and its mar-kets, said Cooper-Standardspokeswoman Sharon Wenzl.The Chongqing facility, official-
ly opened on Feb. 1, is approxi-mately 18,000-square-meters andemploys 200 people. The facilitywill manufacture fluid transfersystems (FTS), fuel and brake de-livery (FBD) systems and sealingsystems for customers such asFord Motor Co., Mercedes-Benzand Volvo Car Group.In January, the joint venture
between Cooper Standard andJapan INOAC Corporation offi-cially opened in Huai’an, Jiangsu.The Huai’an facility is dedicatedto the manufacture and develop-ment of FTS products and estab-lishes a manufacturing hub tohelp Cooper Standard earn aleading position in Chinese andAsian markets.Focusing on China, Cooper
Standard has accelerated itsbusiness development in theAsia Pacific area in recent years,Wenzl said. It recently: estab-lished a Technical Center inShanghai, which includes a TestCenter for FTS products; ac-quired majority ownership of itsjoint venture with Chinese do-mestic supplier, Huayu Automo-tive Systems Co. Ltd; expandedthe operational scale of its FTSand FBD systems in Eastern Chi-na; as well as opened a new seal-ing facility in Northeast China.These recent achievementsdemonstrate Cooper Standard’sconfidence in the Chinese automarket and the company’s ex-pansion capabilities, Wenzl said.
Cooper-StandardExpands AsianMarket Reach
WARREN, Mich. (AP) – Offi-cials say a woman has beenwounded in a stabbing at Gener-al Motors’ technical center inWarren on Feb. 10.Mayor Jim Fouts told WWJ-AM
and WJBK-TV that a womanwalked into a visitor’s area at thecomplex on the morning of Feb.10 and asked for a worker byname. Fouts says the womenwalked outside and the visitorstabbed the worker severaltimes.The valet supervisor, Didarul
Sarder, who pulled out his hand-gun as he saw a woman beingstabbed at General Motors’ iscredited with stopping the knifeattack.Didarul Sarder told The Detroit
News: “My first reaction was totry to save this woman’s life.”Authorities say a 32-year-old
woman walked into a visitor’sarea Feb. 10 and asked for her52-year-old mother. They walkedoutside and the woman stabbedher mother multiple times.Sarder, who has a license to
carry a concealed weapon, sayshe unholstered his gun and toldthe woman to drop the knife. Shedid and he called 911.The victim was hospitalized in
critical condition.Fouts told the Detroit Free
Press that the mother was hug-ging the daughter and the daugh-ter started stabbing her motherin the back.The mother, Fouts told the
Free Press, helps the daughterraise the daughter’s childrenages 11 and 12, and that authori-ties think the daughter has men-tal issues.
