CES Toyota plans 175-acre Woven City in Japan as living tech test bed The project, at the base of Mount Fuji, is being championed by CEO Akio Toyoda. Groundbreaking is planned for 2021. Related Articles Mercedes concept uses Avatar theme to tout new technologies Intel CEO emphasizes 'innovation through intelligence' at CES Nissan touts new sound-deadening material Continental emphasizes AVs, software, security at CES More CES stories » Hyundai touts flying taxi concept with Uber 2020 Land Rover Defender to stay connected anywhere Amazon's automotive offerings expand through Alexa Auto at CES Panasonic says CIRRUS nearly ready for mass market Sales U.S. sales fall in 2019 but still top 17 million Ford, the last automaker to report, came in with a 1.3 percent drop for the fourth quarter. That put total light-vehicle sales for the industry at 17.1 million for 2019, the fifth-straight year above 17 million. 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AM Newscast Toyota to build 'living laboratory' • M-B's Avatar-inspired concept • FCA to idle minivan plant • VW's tech-filled Golf See all First Shift PM NEWSCAST Ford pickups with 4-wheel steering? • Pearson guilty plea expected • Rivian, Lamborghini add Alexa • BMW regains U.S. luxury crown See all PM Newscasts Opinion The 2010s show why forecasts have their limits January roads now lead to CES in Las Vegas, not Detroit auto show Get the Automotive Views newsletter » More Opinion stories » U.S. December Sales Market slips 5.2% in Dec.; SAAR dips below 17M LUXURY: BMW tops Mercedes for first U.S. luxury title since 2015 GM: A 5.5% decline as all 4 brands slip CANADA: Sales down in 2019, but 'let’s not panic,' analyst says More Sales coverage » Best Practices Group capitalizes on ride-hailing trend Making merry helps engage community Sponsored Content Provided By Ally New ideas for used-car sales More Best Practices stories » Best Practice Tips Access F&I Vision for 2020: What to watch 2019 in review What a decade More Access F&I stories » Get the F&I Report newsletter » Cars & Concepts Porsche to add sporty Macan GTS for 2020 Dodge to give hybrid Durango a second try The Mona Lisa of Mustangs revs up for auction block Get the Cars & Concepts newsletter » Blogs Alfa Romeo could be Tavares' toughest turnaround Alphons Iacobelli: The bad penny that keeps turning up With Mach-E, Ford ensures Mustang badge will live on More Blogs » Fixed Ops Journal N.J. dealers launch tech apprenticeships Teacher transforms shop class for future tech jobs Wisconsin warehouse complex is lifeline for dealerships Mustang Mach-E's arrival places demands on Ford dealership shops More Fixed Ops Journal stories » Weekend Drive Carlos Ghosn: A 'loose cannon'? 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CES Intel CEO emphasizes 'innovation through intelligence' at CES CEO Bob Swan and other executives outlined the computing-enabled intelligence that pushes the tech company's role in automotive. CES Hyundai touts flying taxi concept with Uber Hyundai's flying taxi concept, which can land and take off vertically, is designed for a cruising speed up to 180 mph and could hold four passengers. CES Nissan touts new sound-deadening material The material uses a lattice structure and plastic film to control air vibrations that limit the transmission of loud noises from things such as engines and roads. Dealers DealerOn gets private equity investor DealerOn said the deal with NexPhase Capital will enable more innovation and allow the company to double the size of its development teams. 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