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’14 Acura MDX Breaks Cover in New York
Fuel economy for Acura’s 3-row CUV improves with the new third generation, as a 290-hp 3.5L direct-injected V-6 takes the place of the ’13 model’s 300-hp 3.7L V-6.
March 27, 2013 -
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New Kia Soul Makes Surprise Debut in New York
The Track'ster-inspired second-generation Soul rides on a longer, lower and wider platform and gets several Kia and industry firsts, including in-car video tutorials on the UVO telematics system.
March 27, 2013 -
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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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Kia Forte Koup, Refreshed Optima Hit Big Apple
Forte SX Koups get the 1.6L turbocharged direct-injected 4-cyl. already under the hood of Hyundai’s Veloster Turbo.
March 27, 2013 -
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Toyota Unwraps Third-Generation Highlander
The new model is slightly longer than its predecessor, with a lower roofline, more sound-deadening insulation and better-quality interior materials, the auto maker says.
March 27, 2013 -
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Lexus LF-LC Headed to Production
Lexus executive says there is room in the brand’s lineup for new entries, including cross/utility vehicles.
By Byron Pope • March 27, 2013 -
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Chrysler Adds New Pentastar to Cherokee
The auto maker bucks the trend away from V-6 engines and offers a 6-cyl. and a 4-cyl. option with its midsize SUV.
By Aaron Foley • March 27, 2013 -
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Next-Generation Cadillac CTS Takes Proper Position in Luxury Segment
Exterior styling becomes more nuanced and the interior trappings leap ahead of the current model, which when it bowed in 2007 as an ’08 model marked a dramatic improvement over the first-generation.
By James M. Amend • March 26, 2013 -
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Refreshed Honda Odyssey to Offer In-Vehicle Vacuum
Developed with Shop-Vac, the HondaVAC is hard-wired to draw power from the minivan’s 3.5L V-6 and can run up to 8 minutes after the engine has been shut off.
March 26, 2013 -
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Fiat/Chrysler May Be Step Closer to Jeep Output in Russia
The auto maker, which had been planning a greenfield assembly plant, now is eyeing production of 60,000 vehicles at a TagAZ plant in Taganrog.
By Eugene Gerden • March 26, 2013 -
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GM Shows Off Redesigned Buick LaCrosse, Regal
Refreshed versions of the LaCrosse and Regal, which bowed in their current forms in 2010 and 2011, respectively, could put Buick sales back on track.
By James M. Amend • March 26, 2013 -
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Hyundai HND-9 Concept Next Genesis Coupe?
The car’s butterfly doors seem theatrical and not a harbinger of things to come, but the body language may hint at a future Genesis Coupe expected as a ’16 model.
By Vince Courtenay • March 22, 2013 -
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Chrysler Eyes Raptor Competitor
The truck would be dressed up with Mopar parts, but built right at the factory.
By Aaron Foley • March 22, 2013 -
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Subaru Says ’14 Forester Builds on Strengths of Predecessor
Executives say consumer feedback helped shape the ’14 Forester CUV, which is larger and has greater off-road capability.
By Byron Pope • March 22, 2013 -
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No More Repair Stops for Mexican-Built Lincoln MKZ
The last of the detoured cars should leave the Flat Rock, MI, plant by the end of the month.
By Byron Pope • March 21, 2013 -
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Hyundai Sets Sights on Families With New 3-Row Santa Fe
After not getting any traction with the now-defunct Veracruz model, Hyundai tries the 3-row CUV segment again with a more familiar name.
March 21, 2013 -
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Chevrolet Takes Spin to Thailand
The Spin faces a tough challenge as Chevrolet looks to carve out a place in the country’s B-size MPV sector, but the brand has been pitching into new segments over the last couple of years with success.
By Edd Ellison • March 21, 2013 -
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Detroit-Centric Ad Campaign Continues to Pay Off for Chrysler, Exec Says
Brand sales are up 36%, says brand chief Saad Chehab. “Just imagine what we'll do with all-new products when our all-new Chrysler 200 comes out next year.”
By Jim Mateja • March 20, 2013 -
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Hyundai Aiming High on Several Fronts in 2013
Profitability will be enhanced through stepped-up marketing of premium brands and maintaining or increasing the average selling price of Hyundai vehicles globally, the auto maker says.
By Vince Courtenay • March 20, 2013 -
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Cleaning House, Ford CEO’s Pay, Chevy’s Slogan and Chinese Drivers
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.Another milestone achieved, Zach moved out last week. Again. Parents with grown children will appreciate that we love our son dearly, but he...
By Jim Ziegler 2 • March 19, 2013 -
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Honda Forecasts Steady Sales of Pioneering CNG Civic
The major obstacle to using CNG is the relative scarcity of service stations where the fuel can be obtained. There now are 1,050 CNG refueling stations in the U.S., and the total is climbing 10% annually.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • March 19, 2013 -
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’14 Cadillac CTS Ushers to Market Twin-Turbo V-6, 8-Speed Gearbox
Notably, GM will source its first-ever 8-speed transmission from Japan’s Aisin Warner. The auto maker was expected to begin production by now of an in-house 8-speed.
By James M. Amend • March 18, 2013 -
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’14 Acura MDX to Debut in New York
Honda’s luxury division touts third-generation cross/utility vehicle’s comfort and driving dynamics.
By WardsAuto Staff • March 18, 2013 -
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Chrysler Recalls Challengers, Tells Owners to Stop Driving Them
A wire harness in the muscle car can cause engine fires, prompting the auto maker to provide loaner cars for affected drivers while repairs are made.
By Aaron Foley • March 18, 2013 -
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Mitsubishi Determined to Stay in U.S.
The Japanese auto maker begins rolling out new product in hopes of regaining lost ground.
By Steve Finlay • March 18, 2013 -
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Chrysler Cleaning Up Supplier Relations
The auto maker has taken its own World Class Manufacturing initiatives into supplier operations, started making advanced payments to clients and will be in regular communication through town-hall meetings.
By Aaron Foley • March 15, 2013
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