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Lamborghini to Steal Spotlight at Geneva Supercar Unveilings
The Lambo 50th-anniversary car is made of carbon fiber and light alloys and expects to set a record in low weight among supercars. Another record will come from its V-12 engine that produces well beyond 700 hp.
By Giancarlo Perini • Jan. 23, 2013 -
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Former Volvo Chief Designer Now Looking to Transform Geely Cars
The senior vice president-design at Geely won't change the auto maker's styling overnight, but he spends about 10 days a month in China overseeing the transformation. His first move was to relocate the Hangzhou studio to Shanghai with its more creative atmosphere.
By William Diem • Jan. 23, 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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Palmer: Nissan Considered Killing Infiniti
The high profitability of successful luxury brands motivated the Japanese auto maker to retain its premium marque, but not without making some changes.
Jan. 23, 2013 -
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Renault, Peugeot CUVs to Square Off at Geneva Show
Days after Peugeot shows its first pictures of the Peugeot 2008, Renault releases its teasers for the Captur, a CUV sharing a platform with the Clio IV and Nissan Juke.
By William Diem • Jan. 22, 2013 -
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Ford Resin Cuts Costs, CO2 Emissions
Ford and supplier partner BASF have developed a new resin used in interior plastic parts that eliminates the need for a clear-coast finish.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 22, 2013 -
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Fiat, Mazda Agree to Build 2-Seater
The deal is expected to drive interest in Alfa Romeo and reinvigorate sales of the Mazda MX-5.
By WardsAuto Staff • Jan. 18, 2013 -
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Cayman, Macan, 918 Spyder Boost Porsche’s Confidence in 2013
Several new products in the pipeline, plus plans to boost the size of its dealer network, have Porsche’s CEO confident of continued U.S. growth in 2013.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 17, 2013 -
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Kia Fits New Cadenza Between Volume, Near-Luxury Slots
The auto maker believes the Cadenza will appeal to customers who are being more careful with their money, making purchase decisions that are rational as well as emotional.
By William Diem • Jan. 16, 2013 -
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Cadillac ELR Pricing to Reflect Strengthened Brand
“Given the exclusivity, we’re quite comfortable with what we are planning,” brand marketing chief Don Butler says.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 16, 2013 -
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Ford Atlas Concept Indicator of Future F-150
CEO Alan Mulally says the next-generation F-150, scheduled to launch next year, will use lightweight materials, including aluminum.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 15, 2013 -
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Detroit Prototype Offers Glimpse of Next-Gen Acura MDX
New for ’14 will be a front-wheel-drive version of the MDX, brought about by requests from customers in warm-weather states, and a direct-injected 3.5L SOHC V-6, the same mill slated for the new ’14 RLX flagship sedan.
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U.S. Capacity Constraints Stall Hyundai; Third Premium Car in Works
“We couldn’t keep up with the industry,” CEO Krafcik says. “The industry grew faster than we did, by a little bit. We’ll see how that goes in 2013. The industry is growing gangbusters. It feels really strong.”
By James M. Amend • Jan. 15, 2013 -
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Lexus Unwraps ’14 IS Sport Sedan in Detroit
The ’14 Lexus sport sedan carries over the current model’s 2.5L and 3.5L V-6 engines, but adds all-wheel-drive for the IS 350 and boasts new exterior and interior design.
Jan. 15, 2013 -
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BMW Takes It Up a Notch and a Number
A larger all-new 4-Series Coupe will replace the 3-Series coupe this year.
By Steve Finlay • Jan. 15, 2013 -
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Honda Targets 6 Million Global Sales by 2017, North American Output to Rise
The Japanese auto maker hopes to sell 4 million units in the current fiscal year ending March 31.
Jan. 15, 2013 -
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GM Plugs In Cadillac ELR at Detroit Auto Show
The production-version ELR, introduced at the 2009 Detroit auto show as the Converj concept car, confirms the plug-and-play promise of the Chevy Volt propulsion system.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 15, 2013 -
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Honda Debuts Concept of Upcoming Small Utility Vehicle
A Fit-based CUV is due next year for the U.S. market. The vehicle is 9 ins. shorter than the Honda CR-V.
Jan. 14, 2013 -
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Bentley Not Worried About Higher Taxes on Wealthy
“It’s a question of confidence and not money, and confidence has been up over the last two years,” Bentley Motors President and COO Christophe Georges says.
By David C. Smith • Jan. 14, 2013 -
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Hyundai Hints at Next Genesis With Detroit Show Concept
The HCD-14 concept is described by newly named Hyundai Design North America chief Chris Chapman as sleek, with a “lightweight silhouette” and having a “premium sport 4-door coupe road presence.”
Jan. 14, 2013 -
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Aggressive Corolla Furia Concept Could Be Toyota’s Next Step
Sharper lines and carbon-fiber accents intended to attract younger customers, auto maker says.
By WardsAuto Staff • Jan. 14, 2013 -
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Lincoln Lineup Could See Design Changes for Chinese Market
Offering substantially different vehicles in China compared with other global markets is contradictory to the auto maker’s One Ford strategy, which is centered on offering the same models in all regions to leverage economies of scale.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 14, 2013 -
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Infiniti Adding Mercedes-Sourced Turbo DI 4-cyl. for Q50
The engine will be mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission shared with Mercedes and built by longtime Nissan gearbox supplier JATCO.
Jan. 14, 2013 -
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VW Shows Off Midsize SUV Direction
Adding a model like the CrossBlue would give VWA coverage in four of the five biggest vehicle segments in the U.S.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 14, 2013 -
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Mercedes Says New CLA-Class Most Aerodynamic of All Production Cars
With its 0.22 drag coefficient, the auto maker claims the CLA sets the new aerodynamic benchmark among all series production cars, beating electric cars such as the Chevy Volt.
Jan. 14, 2013 -
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Infiniti G Successor, Q50, Unwrapped
An all-new hybrid model is added to Infiniti’s entry luxury sport sedan lineup, as is new safety technology such as lane-keeping assist and predictive forward-collision warning.
Jan. 14, 2013
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