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Mazda Says Quality From Mexico Plant Good; Rotary ‘Pulse’ Still There
Line speed gradually is increasing, and the first Mazda3s from Salamanca should arrive in the U.S. in late February or early March.
Feb. 14, 2014 -
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Toyota to Begin Test of Wireless Inductive Charging
The automaker is employing magnetic resonance methodology, using two coils tuned to resonate at the same frequency in order to conduct electrical energy wirelessly. Charging time is said to take about 90 minutes.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 13, 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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GMC Denali Trim Line Makes Case to Stand Alone
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.After a recent Buick drive in northern Michigan, I kicked back with celebrity chef Michael Psilakis for a couple of cold ones and our chat a...
By James Amend • Feb. 10, 2014 -
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Toyota Pullout Ends Vehicle Production in Australia
With Ford Australia quitting manufacturing in 2016 and GM Holden following in 2017, the economies of supply made Toyota’s decision almost inevitable.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 10, 2014 -
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New GM V-8 Proves Pushrods Still Rock
The 6.2L LT1 is physically smaller and lighter than a twin-turbo 4.4L V-8, but it makes more power and torque with better fuel efficiency.
By Gary Witzenburg • Feb. 10, 2014 -
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Chrysler Still Mulling Minivan Strategy, Exec Says
Brand CEO Al Gardner continues to push for the minivan to be badged a Chrysler and says if the new 200 sedan isn’t a home run, he’ll be stunned.
By Jim Mateja • Feb. 7, 2014 -
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New Electric Motor Drives Renault PHEV Project
The target price for the Megane-size C-segment car likely will include the Li-ion battery. With its four EVs, Renault leases the battery to customers.
By William Diem • Feb. 7, 2014 -
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VW Unwraps GRC Racing Beetle; Still No Decision on CUV Plant
The 560-hp Beetle derivative will be driven by Tanner Foust and Steve Speed in the Red Bull Global Rallycross series.
Feb. 6, 2014 -
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Kia Circumspect on Soul EV Volume; Plug-In Hybrid to Come?
Sales will be limited, a Kia executive says, citing the slow rollout initially limited to California and Oregon this spring.
By Jim Mateja • Feb. 6, 2014 -
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Volvo Unveils Polestar S60, V60 Variants in Chicago
Just 400-500 of the high-performance sedans and wagons will be made, with only 100 allotted to the U.S.
Feb. 6, 2014 -
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Next-Gen Subaru Legacy Unwrapped in Chicago
Both the 2.5i and 3.6R Legacy models see improved fuel economy for ’15, and new standard safety equipment.
Feb. 6, 2014 -
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Kia Gets Green in Chicago With Soul EV, Optima Hybrid Debuts
Sales of the new EV, which will be free to charge at participating dealers, will be limited to such coastal U.S. states as California, Oregon and New York.
Feb. 6, 2014 -
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Chrysler New EcoDiesel V-6 Rated at 28 MPG Highway
Chrysler 3.0L EcoDiesel, a 2014 Wards 10 Best Engine recipient, produces 240 hp and 420 lb.-ft. of torque.
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Lexus: Lack of Performance Models Has Hurt Brand
Toyota’s luxury brand will fix a deficiency this fall, when the new, 450-hp-plus RC F coupe goes on sale in the U.S.
Feb. 4, 2014 -
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Ford Franco
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.Actor James Franco stars in Ford's 2014 Super Bowl ad for the Fusion.
Feb. 3, 2014 -
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Kia Matrix
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.Kia hearkens back to the Matrix film trilogy for its K900 sedan commercial.
Feb. 3, 2014 -
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VW Wings
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.Volkswagen engineers sprout wings, among other things.
Feb. 3, 2014 -
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Hyundai Sees Higher CUV Sales Boosting Market Share
The South Korean brand wants to make up lost ground in the CUV segment, which grew sharply last year and drove several competitors’ sales upward.
Feb. 3, 2014 -
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Chrysler Chief Supports Reported Super Bowl Ad
Several reports indicate music legend Bob Dylan will be featured in a Chrysler ad to be aired during the Super Bowl on Feb. 2.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 31, 2014 -
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Ford to Invest $80 Million in Kentucky Truck Plant for Added Capacity
The move will result in 350 new jobs at the plant in Louisville, as well as pay for facility upgrades and new tooling.
By WardsAuto Staff • Jan. 30, 2014 -
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BMW Exec Sees Little Need for Public Charging
As European customers take ownership of the new i3 electric vehicle, Herbert Diess says establishing a public infrastructure “is not really very important because most people are charging their cars at home.”
Jan. 29, 2014 -
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Lexus: Luxury Sales Leadership Likely in the Past
Toyota’s luxury brand was the No.1 seller of premium vehicles in the U.S. for 10 years running, but was overtaken by BMW in 2011 and 2012 and Mercedes-Benz last year.
Jan. 28, 2014 -
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Chevrolet’s Tim Mahoney Sees Big Year Ahead for Bow-Tie Brand
Perhaps the best news for Chevrolet is having put its busiest launch year in the rearview mirror, and GM’s decision to give up marketing the brand in Europe.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 27, 2014 -
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Ford Says Modular Construction to Make Aluminum F-Series Easier to Repair
Ford says the new F-150’s modular front structure can be replaced in 6-7 hours less than with the existing model.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 26, 2014 -
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Car Buying Needs to Get Easier, Faster, GM Exec Says
The automaker is experimenting with online purchasing, but says more work needs to be done before consumers get comfortable with the process.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 24, 2014
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