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Mercedes Study Finds Auto-Braking Slows Collision Rate
The auto maker’s analysis of accidents in Germany shows Distronic Plus and Brake Assist Plus systems significantly reduce the occurrence and severity of rear-end collisions.
By Alan Harman • June 24, 2008 -
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GM Reshapes Production Schedule
Bucking the trend is GM’s van plant in Wentzville, MO. The auto maker has scheduled overtime there.
By Ward's Staff • June 23, 2008 -
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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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Audi’s Downsized Dynamo
Audi’s 2.0L TFSI turbo-4 represents an outstanding balance of performance and fuel economy in a compact, efficient package.
By Gary Witzenburg • June 23, 2008 -
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Ford Upgrades Sync, Navigation System as Microsoft Deal Expires
The auto maker now is hoping to build on its momentum from Sync with the addition of Travel Link to its new navigation/entertainment system.
By Byron Pope • June 20, 2008 -
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GM Says 18,657 Workers Take Latest Round of Buyout Offers
Nearly half the departures come from GM sites in Michigan, including some 2,000 workers from truck-centric assembly plants in Flint and Pontiac.
By Ward's Staff • June 19, 2008 -
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Ford to Idle Wayne Truck Plant
The shutdown, from June 23-Aug. 25, will affect some 1,400 workers at the plant.
By Ward's Staff • June 17, 2008 -
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Ford of Europe to Launch New Focus RS
The new ’09 RS will benefit from engineering knowledge gleaned from Ford’s various motorsport programs, most notably the Focus World Rally Car.
By Ward's Staff • June 17, 2008 -
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New ’09 Maxima Upholds Nissan Flagship Title
Nissan’s venerable 7th-generation flagship sedan has great performance characteristics, but will the large car scare off gas-conscious buyers?
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 17, 2008 -
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Hyundai, Kia Workers Vote to Join Strike
The strike is in protest to the importation of U.S. beef under the pending Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, as well as other policies of the government under President Lee Myung-bak.
By Vince Courtenay • June 16, 2008 -
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First FCX Clarity Rolls Out; Actress Curtis One of First Lessees
Honda announces first five customers for its next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell car, which will be delivered to customers in the Los Angeles-area next month.
By Ward's Staff • June 16, 2008 -
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Hofu Production Reaches Milestone
Demand for the Mazda Axela small car, known as the Mazda3 outside Japan, is credited with helping Hofu record its fastest-ever million-unit increment.
By Ward's Staff • June 13, 2008 -
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Jaguar, Land Rover to Move North American Headquarters
The auto maker, which on June 2 was sold by Ford to India’s Tata, says the move has been in the works for some time.
By Ward's Staff • June 10, 2008 -
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Porsche Introduces Direct Injection, 7-Speed DCT for ’09 911
The new 911s are distinguished by minor interior and exterior tweaks and sport improved drivetrains for faster acceleration and better fuel economy.
By Mike Sutton • June 10, 2008 -
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Cadillac XLR Gets Fresh Look for ’09
The lineup includes a new Platinum edition and the V-Series performance model, both of which receive CTS-inspired design cues and updated infotainment technology.
By Mike Sutton • June 9, 2008 -
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Mazda Designers Draw Inspiration From Nature, Fashion
Mazda designers are given the freedom to use a myriad of materials and draw inspiration from unconventional sources.
By Byron Pope • June 6, 2008 -
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‘One Ford’ Strategy Streamlines Purchasing Operations
To further reduce complexity and eliminate redundant engineering, Ford assigned each region specific responsibilities.
By Byron Pope • June 6, 2008 -
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Nissan Xterra, Frontier Receive Upgrades for ’09
The ’09 Nissan Frontier gets a restyled front fascia and grille, as well as new headlights.
By Ward's Staff • June 5, 2008 -
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Porsche Places First in Initial Quality Study for Third Straight Year
Four GM brands ranked above the industry average this year, including Cadillac, Chevrolet, Pontiac and Buick, all of which leaped ahead of prior-year’s survey.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 4, 2008 -
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C30 Uniquely Volvo
With a push from Ford design executive Peter Horbury, Volvo has set out to honor the brand’s Scandanavian roots. Marked by simplicity, grace and functionality, the C30’s interior exemplifies this heritage.
By Eric Mayne • June 4, 2008 -
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Nissan Around View Monitor
The Nissan Around View Monitor is one electronic system that – for once – is practical, simple to use and works extremely well.
By Drew Winter • June 4, 2008 -
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Ford Finalizes Sale of Jaguar, Land Rover
Ford will supply Tata with engines, stampings and technology, including a range of environmental technologies.
By Ward's Staff • June 2, 2008 -
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Alfa Romeo to Re-Enter U.S. Market with Super-Coupe
After an absence of 13 years, Fiat SpA's Italian sports brand Alfa Romeo will return to the U.S. market this summer as an added product for the 45 Maserati dealers. The re-entry vehicle will be the 8C Competizione coupe, a 450 horsepower V-8 whose suggested list price will be above $250,000, says an Alfa Romeo spokesman. Only 90 Competiziones will be available for the U.S. this year, says the Milan-based
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Oldest Auto Plant to Make Newest V-6
In 1902, Thomas B. Jeffery and His son switched from making bicycles to building cars in Kenosha, WI, propelling the then-small town of 22,000 located between Milwaukee and Chicago, into the automotive age. Over the next 105 years, Kenosha has grown to a population of nearly 100,000 and has clung to its automotive heritage, despite some turbulent times featuring storied names such as Chrysler, Dodge,
By David C. Smith • June 1, 2008 -
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Chrysler’s Time Machine
Chrysler's '08 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is a retro-themed time warp back to the simpler times of the 1960s and early 1970s, before political correctness and the green movement sucked the swagger out of the much-loved, yet uncouth, muscle car. And with our troops once again far away fighting an unpopular war, a pending energy crisis looming on the horizon and performance cars nearing their horsepower
By Mike Sutton • June 1, 2008 -
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Why Ford Won’t Kill Mercury
Is Ford Motor Co. killing off its Mercury Division? That's the $64,000 question as rumors persist that the Mercury brand is in a death rattle or should be sold off, as proposed by Kirk Kerkorian's right-hand auto man, Jerry York. My answer to the hot question, based on more than 50 years of writing about cars plus 25 years as an at Ford, is: No, not in the foreseeable future. Let me tell you why I
By Mike Davis • June 1, 2008
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