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BMW Infuses X-Series CUVs With Sports-Car Performance
BMW says the new M TwinPower Turbo engines for the X5 M and BMW X6 M are the most powerful unit ever developed by the automaker for an AWD vehicle.
By Erik Derr 1 • Nov. 21, 2014 -
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New ’15 Ford F-150 to Achieve 26 MPG, Just Shy of Ram EcoDiesel
Early builds of the new ’15 Ford F-150 have been cleared for sale and will reach dealerships within a week, the automaker says.
By Byron Pope • Nov. 21, 2014 -
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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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Refreshed Nissan Juke Debuts in L.A.
A lower maximum torque peak, friction-reduction measures, and the addition of exhaust-gas recirculation improve the small CUV’s fuel economy for ’15.
Nov. 20, 2014 -
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Acura Upgrades ILX Power, Luxury Features
The Honda near-luxury brand’s smallest car gets just one powertrain for ’16, a 201-hp 2.4L 4-cyl. mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Nov. 20, 2014 -
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GM Korea Driving Career Opportunities for Women
GM Korea’s oasis of equality is showing the rest of the country a more enlightened way, communications director Jina Hwang says.
By Erik Derr 1 • Nov. 20, 2014 -
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VW Confident of Plan to Speed Up Product Cycle
Until now, VW has been on a 7-year replacement cycle for most of its vehicles, a cadence in line with most of its European competitors.
By David Zoia Editor • Nov. 19, 2014 -
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Audi Signals Styling, Technology Future
The German luxury-car maker’s L.A. Auto Show offerings include a unique all-wheel-drive plug-in fuel-cell vehicle and a new styling exercise that previews a new A9 model and could reintroduce 4-wheel steering to the market.
By David Zoia Editor • Nov. 19, 2014 -
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Lexus Unwraps Topless Roadster Concept in L.A.
Multilayered paint over various planes, edges and curves create different characters when viewed in differing lighting conditions, designer Yasuo Kajino says.
Nov. 19, 2014 -
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Mazda Refreshes ’16 CX-5 CUV
Mazda CX-5 LED taillamps and headlamps receive updates to new designs, while nine new colors have been added to the palette.
By Byron Pope • Nov. 19, 2014 -
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Honda Says New HR-V Subcompact CUV Fit for Gen Y
Due next year in showrooms nationwide, a HR-V mini-SUV was built and sold in Japan from the late 1990s until 2006.
By Erik Derr 1 • Nov. 19, 2014 -
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VW and Audi’s 3-Way Power Grab
VW has three 4-cyl. gas turbos in this year’s Ward’s 10 Best Engines competition, powering the VW Golf and GTI and Audi S3. To stand out in this crowd, an engine will need great fuel economy, lively step-off and a smooth demeanor in casual driving.
Nov. 19, 2014 -
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Chrysler Aims to Recapture Magic With New ’15 300 Sedan
Chrysler seeks to replicate impactful design of original ’05 300 with new version.
By Byron Pope • Nov. 19, 2014 -
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Mazda Takes Wraps Off All-New CX-3 CUV
Mazda expects new CX-3 to become a core model in its global lineup when it goes on sale next year.
By Byron Pope • Nov. 18, 2014 -
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Hotly Anticipated Cadillac ATS-V Bows
The ATS-V brandishes a 455-hp twin-turbo 3.6L V-6 spinning out 445 lb.-ft. (603 Nm) of torque. The engine mates to either a 6-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed automatic.
By James M. Amend • Nov. 18, 2014 -
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Nissan: Mexico Supply Base Ready for Luxury
The Japanese automaker has been manufacturing in the country since 1961 and uses a local management team.
Nov. 18, 2014 -
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Honda V-6 Part of Dying Breed
WardsAuto editors are driving only one naturally aspirated V-6 among 38 entries in the 2015 Ward’s 10 Best Engines competition. In this Under the Hood installment, we look at the Honda 3.5L, which has made the list the past two years.
Nov. 17, 2014 -
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Toyota Mirai FCV Animation
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.Want to know how a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle works? Watch this animation of the upcoming Toyota Mirai.
Nov. 17, 2014 -
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Lincoln Black Label Welcomes Indulgence
Ford’s luxury brand is reaching out to potential customers who “want to be part of something a little bit bigger,” with membership privileges that include fine dining and weekend getaways.
Nov. 17, 2014 -
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Honda Next-Gen FCV Now Due in 2016 in Japan
The technical specifications of the latest Honda concept closely mimic those of last year’s L.A. show vehicle, including a range of 300 miles.
Nov. 16, 2014 -
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Toyota in Partnership for Northeast Hydrogen Stations, Names FCV Mirai
The Japanese automaker is partnering with Air Liquide of France for 12 hydrogen stations spread across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.
Nov. 16, 2014 -
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GM Korea’s Changwon Plant Firing on All Cylinders
Improvements at the complex, which builds the Damas and Labo mini LCVs, the Chevrolet Spark minicar and electric vehicle, and 0.8L, 1.0L and 1.2L engines and transmissions, include a new body shop with enhanced robotic line technology.
By Erik Derr 1 • Nov. 14, 2014 -
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Nissan’s Martin on Going Miles and Miles and How They Got That Look
The Japanese automaker’s North American manufacturing chief discusses lessons learned in his stints overseas and shaking down the new Murano.
Nov. 13, 2014 -
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Subaru’s Boxer Turbo Fine Fit for WRX
For the 2015 Ward’s 10 Best Engines competition, we have seven new or improved gasoline 2.0L turbo-4s among the 38 nominees to evaluate, and a number of them, including the WRX boxer, are drawing solid reviews from the judges.
Nov. 12, 2014 -
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Ford Will Maintain Truck Leadership With New F-150, CEO Says
Ford CEO Mark Fields says decisions on converting other vehicles to aluminum will be made on a case-by-case basis.
By Byron Pope • Nov. 11, 2014 -
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Nissan Ready to Satiate Americans’ CUV Appetite
With the launch of Murano production in Mississippi, and assembly of the Rogue CUV in nearby Smyrna, TN, Nissan is well-positioned for the move away from cars to CUVs, a senior manufacturing official says.
Nov. 11, 2014
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