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Mercedes Hybrid Goes From Africa to U.K. on One Tank
The E300 BlueTec Hybrid averaged 73.6 mpg on its 27-hour journey.
By Alan Harman • July 2, 2014 -
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Lexus Unfazed by LS Decline as S-Class, Tesla Model S Grow
The Toyota luxury brand’s flagship sedan was down 19.7% through May, while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class was up 81.8%, leading the segment.
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Explore the Trendline➔
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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’s Core Products Push June U.S. Sales Up 11.9%
The automaker’s performance against the backdrop of another strong month by nearly all automakers leads Toyota to lift its industry sales outlook to 16.3 million units from 16.0 million.
By James M. Amend • July 1, 2014 -
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GM Blues, Sergio Walks the Line, 97-Month Loans
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.In the 1970’s tear-jerker movie “Love Story” starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali McGraw, the title song began with: “Where do I begin to tell the s...
By Jim Ziegler 2 • July 1, 2014 -
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GM Receives Pivotal Feinberg Report; Injury Compensation Program Limitless
Although author Kenneth Feinberg declines to weigh in on the number of death claims expected, the protocol addresses several other key items of speculation since the depth of the defect emerged earlier this year.
By James M. Amend • June 30, 2014 -
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Fiat’s Poor J.D. Power IQS Results an Anomaly, Executive Says
Jason Stoicevich, Fiat’s U.S. chief, says the brand will perform significantly better in next year’s quality study.
By Byron Pope • June 30, 2014 -
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Daimler, Renault-Nissan to Detail Latest JV
The plan calls for Nissan to produce the new entry-level Mercedes CLA sedan, plus a derivative for its Infiniti luxury brand, at its Aguascalientes, Mexico, plant.
By James M. Amend • June 26, 2014 -
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Fiat 500e Truly Fun-to-Drive EV
A rookie EV team created a smashingly good conversion of Fiat Chrysler’s B-Car.
By Gary Witzenburg • June 25, 2014 -
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’15 Ford Edge to Launch in Growing Global Segment
Ford marketing chief Jim Farley says Edge buyer spends nearly 40% of their annual income on the purchase price, more than any other segment.
By Byron Pope • June 24, 2014 -
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Updated Mercedes CLS at Home on Tech, Design Edge
The updated models blend contemporary luxury with a strong sport character, aiming at rivals Audi for detailing and BMW for sportiness.
By Giancarlo Perini • June 24, 2014 -
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Chrysler to Broaden Use of Stop-Start Systems
Chrysler says the two applications of the technology in the 200 and Cherokee will reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by up to 3%.
By Byron Pope • June 24, 2014 -
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Come On GM, Pony Up
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.OK, hats off to General Motors for coming big with an outrageous 650 hp and 650 lb.-ft. (881 Nm) of torque in the ’15 Chevrolet Corvette Z06...
By Tom Murphy • June 23, 2014 -
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Nissan Hopes More Generous LCV Warranty Will Boost Sales
NV and NV200 sales are up through May but are a fraction of the volume generated by competing models from the Detroit Three.
June 20, 2014 -
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Hella Expects More Automakers to Offer Its High-Beam System
Light is the tunnel for German supplier’s LED Matrix Beam headlamps.
By Steve Finlay • June 20, 2014 -
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Mercedes Launches C-Class, Vows to Increase U.S. Production
Mercedes has taken the unprecedented step of offering its most advanced semi-autonomous-driving technology on the C-Class, featured in the automaker’s flagship S-Class model.
June 18, 2014 -
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BMW Vehicles Integrating GoPro Camera Link
The Bavarian automaker partners with GoPro, provider of go-anywhere, do-anything cameras for thrill-seekers, to enable the Ultimate Video Machine.
June 17, 2014 -
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Lexus Store Scouts Service Lanes for Used-Car Lot Prospects
Performance Lexus tries to stock as many used vehicles as new ones.
By Tom Beaman • June 17, 2014 -
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Acura Has Future, But as Niche Brand
Honda’s luxury division faces tough competition from heavyweights that are expanding their lineups to fight in the lower-premium segment.
By Phil Villegas 1 • June 16, 2014 -
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Chrysler 8-Speed Transmission Surpasses 1 Million Installations
Over the lifetime of the vehicles equipped with the advanced transmission, owners are expected to save more than 700 million gallons of fuel.
By Byron Pope • June 16, 2014 -
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Bill Hoglund Dies at 79, Narrowly Missed Top Spot at GM
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.Tall, lanky Bill Hoglund, who almost climbed to the pinnacle at General Motors, died unexpectedly at his summer home in Harbor Springs, MI, ...
By David Smith 1 • June 13, 2014 -
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Murano Production Launch Leads Nissan’s U.S. Agenda
Canton production marks the first time since the Murano bowed in 2003 that it will be built outside Japan.
By Jim Mateja • June 13, 2014 -
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GM Removed ‘Restraints’ for Exotic-Killer Chevy Camaro Z/28
Engineers were encouraged to tap into the latest lightweight and performance technologies, and if a vehicle feature kept the car from going faster and was not required by law, it was stripped out.
By James M. Amend • June 13, 2014 -
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Ford Lowers Fuel Economy Ratings on Hybrids, Fiesta
Affected customers will receive a goodwill payment for the estimated average fuel costs of the difference between the two fuel economy labels, with payouts ranging from $150 to $1,050.
By Byron Pope • June 12, 2014 -
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Lincoln Plans Smooth MKC Launch
A Lincoln official says there’s a better launch plan in place for the MKC to avoid issues that plagued the MKZ midsize sedan last year.
By Byron Pope • June 12, 2014 -
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Nissan Hopes to Expand Capabilities of Carwings
If the Leaf EV’s app were able to gauge the health of the car’s battery pack, Nissan could avoid incidents like those in Arizona two years ago.
June 11, 2014
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