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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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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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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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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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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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