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‘De-Americanizing’ Brand, Bigger Vehicles, Seen as Keys to Infiniti Prosperity
Nissan’s luxury brand must move away from big engines, but at the same time embrace larger vehicles to build cachet, Infiniti chief says.
Sept. 19, 2013 -
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VWA: Labor Issues Not Holding Back Decision on CUV for Chattanooga
Building an Explorer-size CUV in North America would seem a must for VW, if it is to reach its ultimate sales target of 800,000 vehicles annually in the U.S. CUVs are the fastest-growing segment, and the brand lacks a popularly priced midsize model.
By David Zoia Editor • Sept. 19, 2013 -
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Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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Ford to Add More EcoBoost Derivatives
An executive says all future Ford vehicles may come standard with an EcoBoost engine in order to meet looming government fuel-economy mandates.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 17, 2013 -
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GM Steps Up Electrification Commitment With Expansion of Battery Lab
In addition to more elbow room and ability to test additional battery cells and packs, the U.S. auto maker has added prototype-build capability it says is helping to optimize the power and performance of its future EV and hybrid batteries.
By David Zoia Editor • Sept. 16, 2013 -
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Ford Launches F-150 STX Packages to Appeal to Entry-Level Buyers
Positioned between the F-150 work truck and popular XLT models, the STX is stripped down but still come equipped with aluminum wheels, roll-stability control, 1-touch windows and body-color front fascia and grille surrounds.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 16, 2013 -
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Lamborghini Looks to Cut Emissions, Improve Fuel Economy as Sales Rise
Audi’s fully owned Italian subsidiary makes extensive use of the German parent’s expertise in advanced lightweight engineering, particularly in the high-volume application of aluminum.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 16, 2013 -
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What Happened to That GM 8-Speed Anyway?
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.General Motors still plans to bring an 8-speed automatic transmission to market after hooking up with Ford earlier this year for future 9- a...
By James Amend • Sept. 13, 2013 -
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Ford Sales Chief to Retire; More Leadership Changes Announced
Barb Samardzich, 54, currently vice president, product development-Ford of Europe, is appointed chief operating officer-Ford of Europe.
By WardsAuto Staff • Sept. 13, 2013 -
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Nissan Finds Faults With Rogue Before Production
Access caps for liftgate electronics and a reworked way to install the body-control unit are two results of the auto maker’s new pre-production quality checks.
Sept. 13, 2013 -
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GM’s New Large SUVs Boast More Goodies, Efficiency
Fold-flat second- and third-row seating arguably ranks as the most significant new interior item in the Chevy and GMC versions of the light trucks. Both rows include an available power-folding option.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 12, 2013 -
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X5 Leads BMW Product Onslaught
BMW stages its Can-Am Fall Launch in the Pacific Northwest for journalists to experience the new 4-Series coupe, 3-Series Gran Turismo, 535d sedan with a new 6-cyl. turbodiesel, updated high-output M5 sedan and M6 coupe and redesigned X5 CUV.
Sept. 12, 2013 -
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Long Wait for Turbo, Amortized R&D Keeps G37 in Infiniti Lineup
While the G is “a little bit older,” having launched in 2007 as an ‘08, Infiniti President Johan de Nysschen says it “is still very competitive, and it provides much more power and performance than any other competitor in the price point.”
Sept. 12, 2013 -
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Volvo Future Products Driven by New Modular Platforms
Outlining Volvo’s strategy, R&D chief Peter Mertens says the new Scalable Platform Architecture is designed for an all-new family of FWD powertrains utilizing compact, lightweight 4-cyl. engines complemented by hybrid technology.
By Giancarlo Perini • Sept. 11, 2013 -
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Citroen Touts Future C4 Cactus Offering Only ‘What Counts’
The production model will have the dual headlights that the C4 Picasso introduced and the show car’s uncluttered interior, with most of the passenger-compartment buttons and switches replaced by a large touchscreen.
By William Diem • Sept. 10, 2013 -
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VW CEO Reveals Bold Offensive for Electric Mobility
The key to rolling out electric mobility swiftly and efficiently across all brands and vehicles is the modular toolkit systems that have been designed for assembling electric powertrains.
By Giancarlo Perini • Sept. 10, 2013 -
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Nissan Unveils Next-Gen Rogue CUV in Michigan
The ’14 Rogue, along with the X-Trail and Qashqai overseas models, uses Renault-Nissan's new Common Module Family architecture.
Sept. 10, 2013 -
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Ford to Unveil Mondeo Vignale Concept in Frankfurt
The auto maker says following the launch of the production Mondeo Vignale in 2015, other models will receive the upscale treatment.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 9, 2013 -
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Ford to Launch Electrified Cars for Europe at Frankfurt Show
Europe is not a big market for hybrids because diesels provide similar fuel savings at a lower cost. But future emissions regulations will require more-expensive aftertreatment for diesels, so gas hybrids will become more competitive.
By William Diem • Sept. 6, 2013 -
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Ford to Increase 1.0L EcoBoost Production
The auto maker intends to launch the new small engine in India and China, and later this year in North America for the Fiesta B-car.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 6, 2013 -
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Volvo Concept Reflects Drive for Design Renaissance
The Concept Coupe plug-in hybrid features classic notchback architecture and a silhouette that openly refers to the iconic 1961-1973 Volvo P1800.
By Giancarlo Perini • Sept. 5, 2013 -
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PSA Revising Small Diesels; Expected to Retain Ford Partnership
While the revision of the 1.4L and 1.6L diesels is not specifically covered by the 2010 agreement with Ford, PSA is installing capacity for 640,000 engines at Douvrin in 2017 and will have another 640,000 in its own engine plant in Tremary in 2018.
By William Diem • Sept. 5, 2013 -
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GM Hikes Industry Outlook in Wake of Strong August
With sales up more than 10% from year-ago, the auto maker is raising its U.S. industry forecast for the year from 15.8 million units to 16 million.
By Aaron Foley • Sept. 4, 2013 -
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GM Tonawanda Ramps Up Production of Gen 5 Small-Block V-8
Key additions to plant include coordinate measuring machines, a track and trace system to help prevent misbuilds and a smart automated cylinder head assembly system.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 4, 2013 -
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Lexus to Unveil Small CUV Concept in Frankfurt
Carved metal surfaces can be found inside the vehicle, along with a yellow-and-black color scheme and blue interior lighting.
Sept. 4, 2013 -
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Not-Quite Rivals Fiat, Mini Faring Well Together in U.S. Market
Although the two European brands often are pitted against one another by executives and car fans, sales figures show the two coexisting peacefully among like-minded buyers.
By Aaron Foley • Sept. 4, 2013
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