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VW Group’s Egger to Head Interbrand Design Studio
Wolfgang Egger has spent the past year with the VW-owned Italdesign Giugiaro design and engineering studio following six years with Audi and Lamborghini.
By Giancarlo Perini • Jan. 9, 2015 -
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Lexus: No Expiration Date on Spindle Grille
The prominent and controversial nose of the luxury brand’s models will evolve as Lexus sees fit, says designer Yasuo Kajino.
Jan. 9, 2015 -
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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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Toyota Expects Slight Uptick in Sales in 2015
Toyota’s North American CEO gives his thoughts on what cheap gas means for the green automaker, why he likes the Mirai and why a repeat of 2008 is not in the cards for the industry.
Jan. 9, 2015 -
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GM CEO Barra Sees Automaker Moving in ‘Positive Direction’
The chief executive also stands by GM’s 2-year-old outlook for profitability in Europe by 2016, despite a year-end meltdown to the Russian market on the collapse of the ruble.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 8, 2015 -
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Ford: Smart Mobility Will Ease Gridlock
Ford research projects include car-sharing in India and Germany, car-swapping among Ford employees in Dearborn, rental cars on-demand in London and a cloud-based network identifying available parking spots in Atlanta.
Jan. 7, 2015 -
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2015 Winner: Volvo 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC 4-Cyl.
The premium market is flooded with good 4-cyl. turbocharged engines, but Volvo’s new T5 2.0L in the S60 sets a high bar for all.
Jan. 7, 2015 -
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Look Outside U.S. for Cue on Cadillac Sales
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.It’s all about perspective and, here in Detroit, it’s sometimes difficult to see the woods through the trees.For example, anyone can tell yo...
By James Amend • Jan. 6, 2015 -
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Chrysler CEO Outlines Brand Direction
Chrysler CEO Al Gardner says the marque will be “American and affordable.”
By Byron Pope • Jan. 6, 2015 -
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2015 Winner: VW 1.8L Turbocharged DOHC 4-Cyl.
The 1.8L TSI is among the most affordable powerplants springing from the smartly crafted third-generation EA888 engine family. This accessible, delightful I-4 can be had for under $18,000 in the Golf.
Jan. 6, 2015 -
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Audi Confident of Another U.S. Sales Record in 2015
Dealers are investing heavily in the franchise all around the U.S., says COO Mark Del Rosso. “I can’t contain my excitement.”
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 5, 2015 -
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Toyota 2014 Sales Rise 6.2%, December Deliveries Up
Strong light-truck demand, led by record annual volume for the RAV4 CUV, propelled Toyota’s U.S. sales upward last year.
Jan. 5, 2015 -
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Ford Best-Selling U.S. Nameplate for Fifth Consecutive Year
Ford outsold Chevrolet by 290,344 units to become the top U.S. nameplate in 2014.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 5, 2015 -
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2015 Winner: Subaru 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC H-4
Subaru’s 2.0L turbocharged “FA” H-4 in the WRX introduces an uncommon sense of immediacy to the turbo-4 experience. This fleet-footed boxer steps into the ring with fire in its eyes.
Jan. 5, 2015 -
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Hyundai Doubles Down on Expanding China Capacity
When the two new plants are up and running at full design capacity, the Beijing Hyundai JV will have total capacity for producing 1.65 million passenger vehicles per year in China.
By Vince Courtenay • Jan. 2, 2015 -
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2015 Winner: Ford 1.0L EcoBoost DOHC DI I-3
No matter the price of our test vehicle, the 1.0L EcoBoost just isn’t an entry-level engine. It doesn’t drive like one, it doesn’t sound like one and there is nothing cheap about its engineering.
Dec. 29, 2014 -
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2015 Winner: Chrysler 6.2L Supercharged OHV V-8
Exploring the Hellcat’s expansive powerband is nothing short of transformative. Getting out of the car afterward, one might resemble Moses coming down from Mount Sinai with a glowing aura after conversing with God.
Dec. 24, 2014 -
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2015 Winner: Chevrolet 6.2L LT1 OHV DI V-8
Whereas the Hellcat Hemi V-8 is a Braveheart mallet to the face, the 460-hp ’Vette powerplant is a black-ops sniper with a clear shot in daylight. Other naturally aspirated small-blocks will outsell the LT1, but they will never outperform it.
Dec. 23, 2014 -
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2015 Winner: BMW 127-kW Electric Motor
The BMW i3’s 170-hp electric motor propels the spacious 4-seater with a free-wheeling simplicity that is uncommon among EVs. Aggressive regenerative braking lets you drive while rarely touching the brake pedal. This is the future.
Dec. 22, 2014 -
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’16 Cadillac CTS-V Takes Square Aim at German Rivals
The Cadillac CTS-V, which will arrive at U.S. dealers in late summer, makes a prodigious 640 hp and 630 lb.-ft. (855 Nm) of torque. It has a top speed of 200 mph.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 22, 2014 -
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Kia, Nissan React to Slump in Electric Vehicle Sales
Could more advertising be the answer to sluggish EV demand?
By Sean Muller • Dec. 19, 2014 -
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Acura NSX Slated for Detroit Show
Like the last NSX, discontinued in 2005, the new model will serve as a halo car for the Acura brand.
Dec. 17, 2014 -
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Sync 3 Introduction Spells End of MyFord Touch
Sync 3 will feature faster performance, more conversational voice recognition and an easier-to-understand graphical interface, Ford says.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 11, 2014 -
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Ford Not Altering Product Plans Despite Falling Fuel Prices, Fields Says
Fields says lower gasoline prices are a positive for consumers, but long term it’s not going to change their desire for more fuel-efficient vehicles.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 11, 2014 -
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Lexus Keeping Eye on Tesla’s Mall-Store Strategy
The low-pressure retail environment pioneered by Tesla may appeal to younger car buyers, who by and large don’t enjoy the traditional dealership experience.
Dec. 11, 2014 -
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Cadillac Only Brand in Red as GM Posts Strong November
GM says the Black Friday-boosted performance marked its best November in seven years, driven by strong results from Buick (up 32.1%) and GMC (27.7%).
By David Zoia Editor • Dec. 2, 2014
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