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2016 Winner: General Motors 3.6L DOHC V-6
GM’s new 335-hp 3.6L direct-injection V-6 muscles its way onto this year’s list because it so powerfully completes the Chevy Camaro tandem. It’s the right hand to the V-8’s left. It’s so good that certain editors prefer it to the V-8.
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2016 Winner: BMW 3.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-6
BMW’s B58 I-6, springing from a new EfficientDynamics modular family of 3-, 4- and 6-cyl. engines, has a larger turbocharger, all-new water-to-air intercooler, longer stroke, more horsepower and torque and several fuel-saving technologies.
Jan. 4, 2016 -
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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Kia Not Ready for Luxury Brand
As far as Kia’s U.S. COO is concerned, the brand has just dipped its toe in the luxury waters with the 2014 U.S.-market debut of the K900.
Jan. 4, 2016 -
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Hyundai Union Wage Deal Short of Labor’s Wants
The monthly salary increase is less than 53% of the KMWU’s intention, as well as less than what the union was able to secure in its 2014 wage agreement.
By Vince Courtenay • Dec. 29, 2015 -
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Belgian Entrepreneur Wants GM Holden Site
Guido Dumarey has a track record. In 2013, he bought and turned around a GM transmission plant in Strasbourg, France.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 29, 2015 -
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Foreign Automakers’ Share of Russian Output Drops
Local brands are benefiting from higher percentages of localization, price increases lower than those of foreign brands and state programs aimed at supporting demand, particularly those in the low-cost segment of the Russian car market.
By Eugene Gerden • Dec. 29, 2015 -
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Micro Tech, VW Scandal Boosting Prospects for Testing-Equipment Maker
In the final stages of development, Global MRV expects to begin offering its new Firefly emissions-measuring device to fleet operators by the end of 2016. The technology also has drawn interest from regulators around the world.
By David Zoia Editor • Dec. 21, 2015 -
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Kia: Sportage U.S. Supply Improving With Downturns
U.S. sales of Kia’s compact CUV were up 20.3% through November, in no small part due to production givebacks in markets less robust than the U.S.
Dec. 21, 2015 -
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Short Hyundai Strike Takes Unusual Political Tack
Before firebrand Park Yoo Ki’s election in November, presidents of the Hyundai branch of the Korean Confederation of Trade Workers had refused to join in nationwide strikes of a political nature, abiding instead by laws allowing walkouts only over wages and working conditions.
By Vince Courtenay • Dec. 17, 2015 -
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New Mercedes-AMG SLC43 Infused With C-Class DNA
The SLC43, which replaces the SLK55 AMG, is a heavily reworked rear-wheel-drive roadster powered by the same twin-turbocharged 3.0L V-6 gasoline engine used by the new S400 Coupe.
By Greg Kable • Dec. 16, 2015 -
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Mercedes-AMG Reveals V-12 Drop-Top S65 Supercar
Assembled at parent Daimler’s commercial-vehicle factory in Mannheim rather than on-site at AMG’s traditional Affalterbach headquarters, the powerplant produces 621 hp at 4,800 rpm and 737 lb.-ft. of torque.
By Greg Kable • Dec. 15, 2015 -
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Thai Automakers Stump for Trans-Pacific Partnership
Honda Thailand Chief Operating Officer Pitak Pruittisarikorn says any free-trade agreement would be a boon to the nation’s automotive industry, which exports 70% of its overall production.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 11, 2015 -
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Ford Beginning Shuttle Pilot Program in Dearborn
Ford will start with four shuttles, modified large Transit vans, picking up and dropping off employees at its Dearborn campus. It hopes to increase the number of shuttles to 21.
Dec. 10, 2015 -
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Proving Ground Will Outlast Ford Oz Car Building
Most recently the proving ground was used to help development testing of the Ford Everest, and it played a key role in development of the Ranger pickup and the Ford Figo sold in India.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 10, 2015 -
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VW’s Skoda Unit Cancels Only MPV in Portfolio
The automaker scratches the second-generation Skoda Roomster, successor to the brand’s only multipurpose vehicle that was phased out last spring.
By Peter Homola • Dec. 10, 2015 -
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Honda Remains King of Ad Hill With ‘Skier’ Spot
Dodge’s “Star Wars” ad forces its way onto the Most Engaging Auto Ads list for the week, but Honda still controls three of the top five spots.
By WardsAuto Staff • Dec. 10, 2015 -
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Nissan Maintains Green Strategy to Grow in Thailand
Compact SUVs are one of Thailand’s fastest-growing segments and Nissan is the first automaker to field a hybrid model there.
By Edd Ellison • Dec. 10, 2015 -
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Hyundai Shows Off New Genesis Flagship
The new model is slightly larger than its predecessor and offers a choice of three engines and a host of safety equipment.
By Vince Courtenay • Dec. 9, 2015 -
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Nissan Moves Diaz to Trucks in Management Shuffle
Former Ram executive Fred Diaz will take a new role within Nissan as head of its North American trucks and light commercial vehicles.
Dec. 9, 2015 -
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Acura to Make Second Super Bowl Appearance
Acura made its Super Bowl ad debut in 2012 with a well-received spot that starred comedian Jerry Seinfeld and an earlier iteration of the NSX.
Dec. 9, 2015 -
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Hyundai Makes Green Splash With All-New Ioniq PHEV
Hyundai has pledged to boost average fuel economy of all its vehicles 20% by 2020, when it plans worldwide sales of 12 hybrids, six plug-in hybrids, two all-electric and two hydrogen-fuel-cell models.
By Vince Courtenay • Dec. 9, 2015 -
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Volkswagen, Audi Forgo Profits to Recover in Korea
VW reinstated or extended 5-year, no-interest financing on most models and gave cash-paying customers discounts equal to savings under the interest-free loans. As a result, November sales were up 377% from the 947 vehicles sold in October.
By Vince Courtenay • Dec. 7, 2015 -
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Spring 2016 U.K. Event to Celebrate All Things Ford
The indoor event will feature Fords from the U.K. and beyond, standard, restored and modified, along with trade stands from a variety of suppliers and specialists.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 7, 2015 -
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Automakers Connecting Connectivity to Branding
As technology originally offered only in premium segments becomes widespread, the so-called human-machine interface will become a car’s trademark.
By Alysha Webb • Dec. 7, 2015 -
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First U.K.-Built Infiniti Q30s Bound for U.S., China
The Q30 is the brand’s first model to be manufactured in Europe and Infiniti vehicles now are built in five plants in four countries on three continents.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 4, 2015
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