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Kia Hybrid System Detailed in Geneva
An electric supercharger can increase power 15%-20% depending on the vehicle in which it’s placed, or it can be eliminated for easier packaging in small cars.
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Subaru VIZIV 2 Concept Echoes Future CUV
The new concept pairs a 1.6L boxer diesel with direct-injection and turbocharging to three electric motors: one in front and two in the rear.
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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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Honda Yearns for TL-Like Success With TLX
The brand hopes to return to volumes seen with its third-generation TL, which sold a record 78,218 units in 2005.
March 4, 2014 -
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Jeep Renegade to Lead Charge in International Markets
Debuting at the Geneva auto show later today, the ’15 Renegade shares its Small-Wide platform with the Fiat 500L, though Chrysler executives say the architecture has been significantly updated for the new Jeep.
By David Zoia Editor • March 4, 2014 -
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Prius, Fleet Decline Sink Toyota Sales in February
Green cars in general have been off this year, but the Prius likely also is suffering from advanced age, as the liftback variant is 5 years old.
March 3, 2014 -
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Honda Shifting Acura ILX to Marysville
As demand has been lower than anticipated, output at Honda’s Greensburg, IN, plant fell 43.1% last year.
March 3, 2014 -
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Ford Mustang Designers Never Intended to Emulate Evos Concept
Ford marketing manager says global customers said they wanted the same Mustang that was offered to American buyers.
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VW Continues CUV Exploration With T-ROC Concept
This time VW is going all-out in a sporty direction with the low-profile, 2-door T-ROC, punctuated by its removable 2-piece roof, bold grille and aggressive, round headlamps with integrated LEDs and cameras.
By David Zoia Editor • Feb. 28, 2014 -
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Honda Insight Doomed From Start
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.News that Honda has killed its second-generation Insight begs the question why it is so darn tough for an automaker known for its green-ness...
By Christie Schweinsberg Blogger • Feb. 27, 2014 -
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Volvo Concept Estate Signals XC90 Direction
Volvo Concept Estate highlights the automaker’s current interior design direction with a large touchscreen replacing traditional controls.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 27, 2014 -
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BMW Reigns Supreme Over South Korean Import Market
Last year was the German marque’s best ever in Korea, with sales of 33,066 vehicles, accounting for more than 21% of all new import registrations. Including the Mini brand, the automaker’s share stood at 25%.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 27, 2014 -
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Hyundai to Bring CUV Coupe to Geneva
The Intrado wears Hyundai’s new design language, dubbed “Fluidic Sculpture 2.0.” Highlights include a more disciplined exterior surface, as well as fewer gadgets and more color and light inside the passenger compartment.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 26, 2014 -
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Cadillac ‛Poolside’ Commercial
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.Winter Olympics viewers got a taste of just how American the brand’s caretakers consider Cadillac with the commercial, “Poolside.” (See rela...
Feb. 25, 2014 -
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Opel Small Cars to Rock Geneva
Among the new powertrains from Opel is a 1.0L 3-cyl. gasoline engine and 6-speed manual gearbox. The engine comes in two output ranges of 90 hp and 115 hp.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 25, 2014 -
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Cadillac Design to Add Dose of Old-Fashioned American Swagger
“I’m very passionate about playing up the fact Cadillac is not European, Cadillac is American,” new design chief Andrew Smith tells WardsAuto.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 25, 2014 -
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Porsche Buyers Line Up for ‛Personal Design’ Customization Program
Buyers typically spend at least $15,000 customizing their new car, says the marketing and customer relationship manager at Beverly Hills Porsche.
By Alysha Webb • Feb. 24, 2014 -
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Mazda Hazumi Concept to Bow in Geneva
The Hazumi hints at the next-generation Mazda2. The current-generation subcompact has been a bit player in WardsAuto’s Lower Small car segment.
Feb. 21, 2014 -
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Honda Begins Production at New Plant in Mexico
The new plant, in the city of Celaya, will allow Honda to build 95% of the vehicles it sells in the U.S. in North America.
Feb. 21, 2014 -
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VW Adds Plug-In to Golf Lineup, But No U.S. Plans
VW says the new Golf GTE can travel up to 31 miles and at speeds up to 81 mph in all-electric mode, while achieving 157 mpg in European driving.
By David Zoia Editor • Feb. 21, 2014 -
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Fiat Adds Top Panda Cross to Range
The new model gets 15-in. 5-spoke wheels and restyled bumpers with integrated fog lights. LED daytime running lights are incorporated into the skid plate, finished in a trendy satin titanium color and perforated with big holes.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 20, 2014 -
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Audi Shows Sketch of Upcoming New-Gen TT
Reminiscent of the first-generation car, the new ’15 model presents an athletic stance, with wide wheel arches that intersect with the hood opening and a long tornado line that extends from front to rear.
By David Zoia Editor • Feb. 20, 2014 -
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GM Taps Outsider to Head Vauxhall, Opel in U.K.
Industry veteran Tim Tozer takes over Feb. 24 as chairman of Vauxhall Motors and CEO of Opel Ireland.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 19, 2014 -
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Report: Renault to Build Green Vehicles in Malaysia
A market-research company predicts the French automaker will get the first license under the government’s plan to turn Malaysia into a hybrid- and electric-vehicles hub in the ASEAN regional trade bloc.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 19, 2014 -
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Mazda: 100,000 CX-5s Within Reach; Smaller CUV Studied
Hitting the 100,000-mark with the CX-5 would put the automaker in rarefied company, joining others with small CUVs reaching or surpassing the figure, including the Toyota RAV4, Nissan Rogue, Ford Escape and Honda CR-V.
Feb. 18, 2014 -
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GM Thailand Reaches Production Milestone
The Rayong plant which built its 1 millionth vehicle this week, exported a record 44,000 vehicles last year to 77 countries.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 14, 2014
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