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Project Aims at Faster Development of HMI Systems
The program was targeted at devising a toolkit that would reduce the time it takes to develop the human-machine interface, which puts controls for everything from the vehicle’s radio to advanced active-safety systems in front of the driver.
By William Diem • Sept. 11, 2013 -
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Downsizing to Perfection
VWA’s new 1.8L 4-cyl. is smaller than the 2.5L it replaces, but it outperforms its bigger brethren in every category, both on paper and under the hood.
By David Zoia Editor • Sept. 6, 2013 -
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Manufacturing Whiz, Ward’s Columnist Steve Sharf Dies at 92
Sharf arrived in the U.S. in 1947 without a cent in his pocket, but rose to the top of Chrysler’s ranks.
By David C. Smith • Sept. 3, 2013 -
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Jag Concept Hints at CUV, Shows Off New Modular Platform
The U.K. auto maker says its show vehicle rests on a new aluminum architecture that is expected to underpin a variety of future models.
By WardsAuto Staff • Sept. 1, 2013 -
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Lanxess Touts Plastics, Lightweighting, in Detroit
So far, the chemical supplier’s U.S. expansion is going well. The output for its new North Carolina compounding plant is sold out for the rest of the year.
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Lewenza Leaving Strengthened CAW; Reiterates Call for Federal Action
Unifor’s upcoming convention will mark the end of a 41-year career that saw the formation of the Canadian union, five rounds of Detroit Three bargaining and the broadest-ever restructuring of the auto industry.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 27, 2013 -
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Fiesta ST Fills Void in U.S. B-Car Performance Range
The Mini Cooper S probably has a lot older target customer, and the Fiat 500 Abarth is smaller with less power and costs the same, Fiesta Brand Manager Liz Elser says.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 27, 2013 -
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WardsAuto Flashback – August 2013
New Crosley car rumored; Hupmobile goes into production, Livonia transmission plant goes up in smoke, and more August news from the WardsAuto archives.
By Al Binder • Aug. 26, 2013 -
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Don’t Ignore Disparate-Impact Allegations
Dealers should take action if a lender puts them on notice about potential loan discrimination.
By Gil Van Over • Aug. 26, 2013 -
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Ethanol Touted as Part of Propulsion-Technology Mix
The problem, ethanol marketer Mike O'Brien says, is that few service stations sell E15, a problem compounded by the fact not all auto makers recommend the use of the 85% gasoline-15% alcohol mix in their vehicles.
By Jim Mateja • Aug. 23, 2013 -
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Auto Industry Leading Market for Japanese Robotics
Fueling growth this year is new capacity coming on stream in Mexico where Nissan, Mazda and Honda all will open auto plants over the next six months.
By Roger Schreffler • Aug. 21, 2013 -
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Don’t Get Deened
Dealers can learn from Paula Deen, an example of how quickly things can go wrong.
By Michael Charapp • Aug. 19, 2013 -
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Ram Unveils ‘Rumble Bee’ Pickup Concept
It’s not known if the concept is indicative of future production plans, but the highly stylized, top-performance pickup does reflect talk of bringing such a model to market.
By Aaron Foley • Aug. 17, 2013 -
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Banged Up Dream Cruiser Gets Another Chance
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 golden era of 1960s muscle cars produced some absolute gems, and many of them are motoring away at this weekend’s Dream Cruise on Woodwa...
By Tom Murphy • Aug. 16, 2013 -
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VIA Targets First Electric Truck Sales for 2014
Some 30 potential fleet customers are supporting development of the VIA EREV trucks, including Verizon and Pacific Gas & Electric.
By David C. Smith • Aug. 15, 2013 -
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Smart Brand Brushes Off Critics, Sharpens Focus
The 2-seat minicars have been derided by industry onlookers, but increasing sales point to a new kind of loyal customer, the auto maker says.
By Aaron Foley • Aug. 14, 2013 -
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Canada Truck Sales Tumble 11.7%
Class 8 suffered the biggest decline, down 16.3%, due to losses at most of the group’s manufacturers.
Aug. 13, 2013 -
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Jag F-Type Coupe Rumored for Frankfurt Show
The unveiling will mark a return to the birthplace of Jaguar’s compact sports car, which made its debut at the same exhibition two years ago in the form of the crowd-stopping C-X16 concept.
By Giancarlo Perini • Aug. 9, 2013 -
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ZF: 9-Speed Transmissions to ‘Dominate’ U.S. Market
With an expansive portfolio of drivetrain and steering technologies, the German manufacturer looks to topple its rivals while redefining automotive habits.
By Aaron Foley • Aug. 9, 2013 -
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Record Fuel Economy for U.S. Light Vehicles in July
Light-truck market share grew in the month, but any downward effect on miles per gallon was offset by record FEI scores for both cars and trucks.
By Erin Sunde • Aug. 9, 2013 -
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Novelis Rolling Out Aluminum Investment
In two or three years, automotive will replace cans as the major aluminum customer of the Oswego, NY, facility, at about 850 million lbs.
By William Diem • Aug. 7, 2013 -
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Scrappage Rate Hits Historic High, Bodes Well for Future
R.L. Polk analyst is optimistic about future sales as buyers eventually replace a growing number of aging vehicles.
By David C. Smith • Aug. 7, 2013 -
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Traffic on Road to Automated Driving May Be Heavy
A consumer survey shows traditional auto makers are the overall preferred developers of autonomous vehicles, but younger respondents choose high-tech companies.
By William Diem • Aug. 7, 2013 -
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Lots to Like About Automated Cars, But Hurdles Ahead
“If driver error isn’t there, lanes become narrower, merge distances become shorter, curves are more compact, because the (automated) cars know how to drive them,” says the director of MDOT.
By William Diem • Aug. 6, 2013 -
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Reporter Notebook: Give ’Em What They Want
WardsAuto writers pass along the buzz at this week’s annual CAR Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, MI.
By WardsAuto Staff • Aug. 6, 2013
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