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New Ford V-6 Will Be Game Changer
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.A picture may be worth 1,000 words, but knowing an engine block’s material composition is worth 10,000.When Ford announced its new 2.7L EcoB...
By Drew Winter • Jan. 23, 2014 -
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GM CEO Mary Barra Eyes Long-Term Growth Over Short-Term Gains
“I believe in the strength of product, and we’re looking at it over a longer horizon than a week or a month,” she says. “We’ve demonstrated our discipline. It can be a very slippery slope on the way down.”
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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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Lincoln Tweaks Navigator for ’15, Drops V-8 for EcoBoost V-6
The upcoming SUV’s 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 outperforms the current 5.4L V-8, promising at least 370 hp and 430 lb.-ft. of torque with better fuel economy.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 23, 2014 -
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Scion Trying to Make Case for FR-S Convertible as Subaru Says No Thanks
Scion parent Toyota is exploring building a drop-top version of the sports car independent of FR-S co-creator Subaru.
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Chevrolet Leaving Europe But Getting Boost in Russia
The automaker’s confidence in Russia’s economic prospects is reflected in its decision to raise Chevrolet’s marketing and manufacturing footprint in a market where Opel already is well-established.
By Eugene Gerden • Jan. 17, 2014 -
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Tesla Model X No Show in Detroit
Tesla delivered 6,900 Model S sedans in fourth-quarter 2013, exceeding guidance by 20%, the automaker says.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 16, 2014 -
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Ford’s Mulally Investigating Future Forms of Transportation
The Ford CEO says personal automobiles may not be the solution for crowded cities in the future.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 15, 2014 -
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Acura Confirms No TLX Wagon Planned
Scant market demand for the TSX wagon killed the chance for a TLX version, Honda’s near-luxury brand says.
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Next-Gen Nissan Murano to Match Ford Edge in Range of Offerings
The Edge led the midsize CUV segment last year with 129,109 sales, while the Murano only reached 44,684.
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Bentley Confident SUV Will Have Market Appeal
The production model will be vastly different from the concept that was the target of criticism for its polarizing styling. “It will be very contemporary, very elegant,” the automaker’s top U.S. executive promises.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 15, 2014 -
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GM Preparing Cadillac’s Next U.S. Product Volley
In Europe, the pace of growth will move more deliberately with the brand waiting as long as three years before the introduction of an important diesel powertrain.
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Stylish Concept Enhances Volvo’s Commitment to Safety
“By 2020 we will create cars in which no one will be killed or seriously injured,” Senior Vice President Alain Visser declares.
By William Diem • Jan. 14, 2014 -
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Acura TLX Prototype Breaks Cover
The all-new TLX, which will replace the TSX and TL sedans in Acura’s lineup, introduces 8- and 9-speed transmissions.
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Mark Reuss Not Talking GM Architecture Strategy Any Longer
“We are not in a desperate situation, where we have to convince people we’re doing the right things,” General Motors’ new global product chief says.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 14, 2014 -
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Subaru WRX STI Unveiled With Limited-Edition Model
The high-performance Subaru sedan carries over its 305-hp 2.5L turbocharged boxer engine but has an upgraded interior.
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BMW ‘M’ Showcase for Power, Lightweight Materials
Going on sale this summer, the all-new ’15 M3 and M4 reflect BMW’s eager embrace of carbon fiber as a lightweight material that can be decorative as well as structural.
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Porsche 911 Tops Itself With New-Generation Targa
Unlike models introduced in 1965 and since then, this 911 Targa opens its rear hatch like a boa constrictor’s unhinged jaws to swallow the roof that slides backwards at a touch of a button.
By William Diem • Jan. 14, 2014 -
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Lexus’ Performance RC F Coupe Revealed in Detroit
The new 2-door from Toyota’s luxury brand should make more than 450 hp from its 5.0L V-8 engine.
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GM’s Dan Ammann Wants Regional Ops Better Integrated
GM President, CFO Dan Ammann, center, celebrates North American Car, Truck of the Year nods with CEO-elect Mary Barra and global product chief Mark Reuss.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 14, 2014 -
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GM Introduces ‘Light, Agile’ Cadillac ATS Coupe
GM boasts its first-ever sports coupe will be more fun to drive than competitors in the segment.
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Audi Gauges Reaction to Plug-In Show Vehicle
“We are offering very concrete glimpses of the near future in this show car,” says Ulrich Hackenberg, who oversees technical development for the luxury brand.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 13, 2014 -
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Sport Sedan Concept Hints at New Nissan Design Language
Low and wide concept wears the brand’s new V-motion face, with a V-shaped thick chrome bar over the grille a prominent design feature.
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Kia Racing Endeavors Inspire GT4 Stinger Concept
A retuned Forte 2.0L turbo DI 4-cyl. makes 315 hp in Kia’s latest wild concept car, which is aimed at driving enjoyment.
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Marchionne Outlines Future Objectives Following Chrysler Acquisition
Another item on the executive’s to-do list is re-establishing Alfa Romeo as a major player in the global luxury auto industry, he says.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 13, 2014 -
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Chrysler Gets Serious About Competing in Midsize Sedan Segment
The automaker sets out to change perceptions with its all-new Chrysler 200.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 13, 2014
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