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’10 Subaru Tribeca’s 3-Row-Only Seating Not Expected to Boost Sales
The slow-selling model, first introduced in ’06 to grab a piece of the emerging large-CUV segment, previously was available in a 5-seat configuration, as well.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 27, 2010 -
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New Ford Focus Outclasses Current U.S. Model
The ’12 Focus will receive 6-speed dual-clutch PowerShift automatic transmission that reduces fuel consumption 9%.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 21, 2010 -
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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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New Lexus GX Good Buggy
A fuel-efficient engine, compliant ride and comfortable interior may be too little too late for one of the last luxury midsize SUVs.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 21, 2010 -
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China’s BYD Insists EV Will Debut in U.S. by Year End
BYD says it wants to be the world’s largest auto maker by 2025.
By Drew Winter and Byron Pope • Jan. 15, 2010 -
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GM’s DCT Intro Doubtful By 2012
GM has lagged behind European OEMs that have introduced swift-shifting, dual-clutch transmissions over the past several years.
By Tom Murphy and James M. Amend • Jan. 12, 2010 -
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Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept New Home for GM’s PHEV System
GM has been trying to find a vehicle for the PHEV system first introduced at the 2007 Detroit auto show on a Saturn Vue scheduled for production in 2011 and later scrapped.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 12, 2010 -
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BMW ‘Satisfied’ With 2009 Global Sales
In the U.S., BMW sold 241,727 BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles, down 20% compared with 2008, but better than the average for the U.S. premium vehicle segment.
By Drew Winter • Jan. 11, 2010 -
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Toyota Unveils Compact Hybrid Concept, Moving Ahead With Prius Family Plans
The FT-CH could make its way into production as part of a new Prius family of hybrid vehicles.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 11, 2010 -
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GM Gives Nod to Converj Extended-Range EV
Vice Chairman Bob Lutz also reveals GM is mulling more capacity for the Equinox CUV and says that, having moved through bankruptcy, the auto maker is now “a powerhouse.”
By David E. Zoia • Jan. 11, 2010 -
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GMC Granite Concept Stretches Brand’s Basics
Although GM officially unveils the Granite concept today, it is not the first time journalists and consumers will have glimpsed the vehicle.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 11, 2010 -
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Ford Sales Chief to Step Down
Randy Ortiz, sales chief for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury, will be succeeded by Hal Feder, currently CEO of the auto maker’s South African operations.
By Ward's Staff • Jan. 6, 2010 -
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Ford Offers EV Training
As the electrification movement gains momentum, it is placing critical new demands on auto engineers, many of them unequipped to face the challenge. As a result, Derrick Kuzak, Ford Motor Co. group vice president-global product development, is launching an initiative aimed at providing supplemental training in electric-vehicle technology for 2,000 Ford engineers over the next 10 years. The transition
By Byron Pope • Jan. 1, 2010 -
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Toyota in Damage-Control Mode
After four months of intensely critical media scrutiny for a 4.2 million-vehicle recall linked to unintended acceleration, Toyota Motor Corp. again makes bad news for a stalling issue involving Corolla and Matrix models. And one top Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. executive suggests bias has set in. Now that we've had so much reporting about the floor mats, any news on Toyota is lopsided, Bob Carter,
By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 1, 2010 -
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Toyota Motor Corp.: 1.8L DOHC I-4 Hybrid
Years ago, before the Toyota Prius earned respect in the market and while gasoline remained cheap, the debate was spirited among Ward's editors deciding whether the hybrid-electric vehicle even belonged on the 10 Best Engines list. The naysayers since have been silenced, vanquished by the runaway success of the Prius, which still managed nearly 130,000 U.S. sales through November in an awful market,
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U.S.-Bound Ford Kuga Should Adopt Escape Moniker, Dealers Say
The Kuga, which shares Ford’s global C1 platform with the European-spec Focus and C-Max CUV, went on sale in Europe early last year.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 30, 2009 -
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Ontario Tops in Production; Toyota’s Georgetown Plant Most Prolific in N.A.
Ontario, Michigan and Ohio likely will repeat their 1-2-3- finish next year, but Ward’s forecasts changes from fourth through sixth positions.
By Eric Mayne • Dec. 23, 2009 -
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Subaru Not Sold On Subcompacts
The Japanese auto maker doesn’t see a way to make much profit on price-sensitive U.S. B-cars.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Dec. 22, 2009 -
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Audi AG: 2.0L TFSI Turbocharged DOHC I-4
Audi stands as one of of the few luxury brands confident enough to stake its reputation on a 4-cyl. engine in a fiercely competitive 6-cyl. market.
By Tom Murphy • Dec. 21, 2009 -
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General Motors Co.: 2.4L DOHC I-4
There are lots of mainstream 4-cyl. engines in cars and CUVs, but none of them makes as much power as GM’s 2.4L direct-injection Ecotec in the Chevy Equinox.
By Tom Murphy • Dec. 21, 2009 -
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Fuji CEO Sees Record Sales on Horizon for Plucky Subaru Brand
“If we can hold on to our 2% share (in the U.S.), we should see substantial volume growth when demand recovers,” Ikuo Mori says in an exclusive interview.
By Roger Schreffler • Dec. 18, 2009 -
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VW Golf Lively Alternative to Hybrids, ‘Sensible’ Small Cars
The ’10 Golf debuts on the North American stage with a major new advantage: a clean diesel option that can be sold in all 50 states.
By Drew Winter • Dec. 17, 2009 -
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GM’s CFO Search Ongoing
The transition to Young’s successor “will ultimately depend on when the right candidate is identified and hired,” says a source familiar with the situation.
By Ward's Staff • Dec. 14, 2009 -
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Toyota Exec Frustrated by Negative Headlines
“I’m not discounting our responsibility here, but we’re in an atmosphere where there’s much more media interest in us,” Bob Carter says.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Dec. 14, 2009 -
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Toyota Plans Major Hybrid News for Detroit Show
An announcement on the branding of Toyota’s future rear-wheel-drive sports car tentatively is set for April’s New York auto show.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Dec. 10, 2009 -
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Tesla’s Pending EV Plant Considered Boon to Southern California
Representing about 1,500 new jobs, the factory would mark the return of car manufacturing to Southern California since GM closed its Van Nuys operation in 1992.
By Erik Derr • Dec. 10, 2009
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