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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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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.”
By James M. Amend • Jan. 23, 2014 -
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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.
Jan. 22, 2014 -
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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.
Jan. 15, 2014 -
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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.
Jan. 15, 2014 -
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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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