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Demand Growing for Ford’s Intelligent All-Wheel-Drive System
The auto maker’s advanced system features software that preemptively reassesses road conditions 20 times faster than the blink of an eye, readjusting the power split between the wheels for an ideal blend of handling and traction.
By Byron Pope • March 14, 2013 -
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Neumann Keeps Opel Product-Focused
Opel unveils a new 4-passsenger convertible, diesel engine, infotainment system and two concepts based on the brand’s Adam city car.
March 8, 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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Renault to Sharpen Model Branding as Expands Globally, Eyes Up-Market Options
The auto maker’s Entry Range lineup has taken off worldwide, but branding of some cars is confusing and inconsistent. Also in need of sorting out is a premium-car strategy.
By William Diem • March 8, 2013 -
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Infiniti QX60 Hybrid, Updated Hyundai Equus on Tap for New York
The QX60 Hybrid becomes the Infiniti’s brand’s third gas-electric model in the U.S., while the refreshed Equus promises new exterior and interior design, including better interior materials.
March 8, 2013 -
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Citroen Looking to Define Future of C-Line With Upgraded Entries
The auto maker argues the C-line is not trying to be a low-cost competitor to Renault’s entry-level Logan, but instead targets customers who don’t care so much about handling or acceleration but want connectivity and practicality.
By William Diem • March 7, 2013 -
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Honda Civic, Volvo XC60 Earn Highest Rating in New IIHS Test
The 2- and 4-door '13 Civics' cabins were reinforced, particularly the door opening and side sill, while the XC60 benefited from revised airbag algorithms.
March 7, 2013 -
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Kia’s Provo Concept Car Sparks U.K. Controversy
The auto maker says the name was chosen to provoke reaction at the Geneva show, not allude to the nickname for Northern Ireland separatists during nearly two decades of violence.
By Vince Courtenay • March 7, 2013 -
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GM Pulls Ahead Opening of Fourth IT Center
Once the hiring in Arizona concludes later this year, GM’s in-house information technology staff will grow from 1,500 workers one year ago to 5,500. The ultimate goal is a captive IT staff of about 9,000.
By James M. Amend • March 6, 2013 -
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GM’s Akerson Revives National Energy Policy Debate
The auto maker will do its part, the executive says, by making its cars more fuel efficient, less energy intensive to build, and its facilities waste-free.
By James M. Amend • March 6, 2013 -
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Renault Emphasizes Customization With New Captur
Among choices for buyers is a two-tone exterior. Renault will run the CUV through the paint shop at its Spanish plant twice to achieve the effect.
By William Diem • March 6, 2013 -
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Toyota Shuffles U.S. Execs; Mark Hogan Appointed Outside Board Member
Jim Lentz’s new role as CEO of the newly established North America Region gives him broad oversight of all Toyota operations, including manufacturing.
March 6, 2013 -
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Toyota Europe Chief Vows to Maintain Profitability
Didier Leroy says the auto maker’s European arm saw sales revenue and profitability grow 2.1% and 149%, respectively, during the first nine months of this fiscal year.
By William Diem • March 5, 2013 -
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UAW Takes Nissan Fight to Geneva
The union’s press conference at the Geneva auto show, following one staged in Detroit in January, underscores an effort to court new allies in its bid to organize Nissan’s Mississippi employees.
By Joseph Szczesny • March 5, 2013 -
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Ford Introduces New Tourneo Line of Passenger Vans in Europe
The big difference between the Tourneo line and the B-, C- and S-Max, says Barbara Samardzich, director-sales, is that the Maxes are family-oriented, while the Tourneos aim for people with active lifestyles who need room for sporting equipment.
By William Diem • March 5, 2013 -
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How Ford Designed a Brute That Doesn’t Guzzle
The development team set out with four clear-cut goals: 650 hp, 600 lb-ft. of torque, 200-mph top speed and no gas-guzzler tax.
By Gary Witzenburg • March 5, 2013 -
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Renault Adds Zoe to Electric-Vehicle Range
While sticking with traditional proportions for the Zoe’s design, Renault insists on an exclusive recharging system.
By William Diem • March 5, 2013 -
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Toyota Motivated to Match 2012 Prius Plug-In Sales; Defends Discounting
The auto maker is offering up to a $6,500 rebate on a new Prius plug-in as it seeks to match competitors’ deals.
March 4, 2013 -
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Kia Offers Free Chauffeur Services to Bolster Flagging K9 Sales
Kia sold 1,500 of the cars last May, making the 2,000-per-month target appear attainable. But demand plunged to less than 500 units per month in the fourth quarter.
By Vince Courtenay • March 4, 2013 -
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Hyundai Rolls Out ix35 Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicle in Korea
The ix35 uses Hyundai’s C-segment Tucson SUV body, and marks the first production model of a zero-emissions hydrogen-powered vehicle anywhere in the world, the auto maker says.
By Vince Courtenay • March 1, 2013 -
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Continental-BMW Team to Develop Autonomous Cars for Freeways
The German companies intend to build several prototypes to analyze the requirements of freeway driving, including interchanges, toll gates and work zones. Tests will be made on German autobahns as well as other European freeways.
By William Diem • March 1, 2013 -
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Chrysler to Invest $374 Million, Hire 1,250 at Transmission Plants
Once slated for closure after the auto maker’s 2009 bankruptcy, the Indiana transmission facilities have been central to Chrysler’s rebound.
By Aaron Foley • Feb. 28, 2013 -
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Today’s VW Looks Like Sloan’s GM
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.The history of the automotive industry shows an ebb and flow of philosophies on how to run an auto maker.Often, what was considered the best...
By John McElroy 1 • Feb. 27, 2013 -
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Hyundai Settles MPG-Related Lawsuits
The brand agrees to the option of an unspecified lump-sum payment, plus a voucher worth double that amount toward the purchase of a new Hyundai.
Feb. 27, 2013 -
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‘Very Contemporary’ Cherokee Design Part of Jeep’s Evolution
“There are certain things this new styling has to respond to,” Chrysler design chief Ralph Gilles says. “I personally see a very cool DNA strain going back to the Grand Cherokee.”
By Aaron Foley • Feb. 27, 2013 -
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VW’s 261-MPG XL1 Fulfils Piech’s Ambition
Not one to take no for an answer, Ferdinand Piech first challenged his engineering team with developing a so-called 1L car as the new millennium dawned. The XL1 bowing in Geneva signals another mission accomplished for the Volkswagen chairman.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 26, 2013
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