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Will EVs Be Ready for Ultra-Fast Charging?
Electric-vehicle chargers on the way promise to replenish spent batteries in minutes, but auto industry insiders still are debating if ultra-fast charging is practical, affordable and even necessary.
By David Zoia Editor • May 29, 2018 -
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EVs Easing Into Toyota’s Mostly-Hybrid Portfolio
Toyota has mapped out an electrification plan that is not overly dependent on subsidies or creative accounting. By focusing on hybrids – gasoline cars that run in part on battery power – the automaker is sticking to a formula that has generated profits for more than a decade.
May 25, 2018 -
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’18 Toyota Camry Interior Gets Delightfully Daring
An artistic approach, an eye to detail, high levels of functionality and onboard technology aplenty land the Camry on the 2018 Wards 10 Best Interiors list. (Scroll down for 10 Best Interiors video profile.)
By Steve Finlay • May 25, 2018 -
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Auto Supplier Auria Targets Sounds of Silence
The parts aren’t pretty, but eliminating new types of annoying sounds in electric and autonomous vehicles promises to become big business for new soft trim supplier.
May 25, 2018 -
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Range Rover Velar Shines With Ever-Changing Dials
The Velar interior finds itself in the winners’ circle for sleek elegance, its Touch Pro Duo capacitive touchscreens and two large multi-function dials that change purpose quicker than a chameleon changes its colors. (Scroll to bottom for 10 Best Interiors video profile.)
May 24, 2018 -
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Clever Features, Attention to Detail Hallmarks of Winning Ram 1500 Limited
Ram’s flagship model is filled with the type of materials, design flourishes and clever functional touches generally reserved for high-end luxury cars. And it comes with a variety of interiors designed to fit any taste and purpose. (Scroll down for 10 Best Interiors video profile.)
By David Zoia Editor • May 23, 2018 -
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Panamera Redefines Porsche’s Interior Experience
The second-generation Panamera benefits from a completely new interior design and user experience that makes Porsche so much more than a fast-car company. (Scroll down for 10 Best Interiors video profile.)
May 22, 2018 -
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Dana’s E-Axle Enters Production for China
The new electric-drive system, targeted at Class 3-6 commercial vehicles, is said to be the first on the market that integrates an electric motor with a rigid axle in a single package.
By David Zoia Editor • May 22, 2018 -
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Navigator Shows the Way to Luxury Perfection
Ford’s premium Lincoln brand lands its second consecutive 10 Best Interiors award with the all-new Navigator, a luxurious “country club on wheels.” Have a cigar, Lincoln. (Scroll down for 10 Best Interiors video profile.)
By Bob Gritzinger • May 21, 2018 -
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Kia Stinger Brings Something New to Sedan Segment
The distinctive design vocabulary, striking colors and shocking practicality of a hatchback design make the Stinger stand out in an ocean of highly competent but predictable sedans. (Scroll down for 10 Best Interiors video profile.)
May 17, 2018 -
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Ultracaps Take Next Step With Maxwell’s Geely-Volvo Application
The installation on mild-hybrid versions of CMA-platform vehicles will provide the electrical-power bursts needed to restart the internal-combustion engine when it’s time to take over control from the electric motor.
By David Zoia Editor • May 14, 2018 -
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Theme of Chevrolet Equinox’s Inside Story: Value
The Equinox has been one of America’s most popular CUVs for several years, and time spent in an ʼ18 model shows Chevy hasn’t been coasting. For roominess, connectivity, safety and driver assistance, the Equinox is a solid value at well under $40,000. (Scroll down for 10 Best Interiors video profile.)
May 14, 2018 -
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New Zealand’s Socialist Government Mulls EV Aid
New Zealand’s Productivity Commission has called for a shift from fossil fuels to clean electricity to help reach the government's goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Climate Change Minister James Shaw says one way to achieve this is to make EVs more affordable.
By Alan Harman • May 11, 2018 -
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JLR Melds Interior Simplicity With Tech
Multifunction “dynamic dials,” with small screens inside the dial, are something Jaguar and Land Rover have been using and advancing on their center stacks for roughly five years, but in the brands’ newest models the dials get slicker.
May 11, 2018 -
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BMW Contract Assembler to Make Engines in Malaysia
The new facility will assemble 3- and 4-cyl. gasoline engines, 4-cyl. diesel engines and 3- and 4-cyl. gasoline engines for plug-in hybrid vehicles. It is the second BMW engine plant in the region after Rayong, Thailand.
By Alan Harman • May 10, 2018 -
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Hybrids Dominate, But Japan Makes Room for EVs
Whether the current 27,000-plus quick and standard chargers meet current needs is hard to say since Japan – led by Toyota – has put its focus on hybrids and had only 104,420 all-electric cars in operation at the end of last year.
By Roger Schreffler • May 9, 2018 -
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Corolla Hatch: More Fun Outside Than Inside
The second generation of Toyota’s hatchback Corolla has a better engine and road composure than the first, but the youth-focused car’s interior needs more zing.
May 8, 2018 -
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DS Brand’s X-ETENSE EV Offers Glimpse of Future
The DS X E-TENSE snubs the prospect of a shared, characterless mobility future with an owner’s car that PSA claims is in the same revolutionary mold as the original Citroën DS that caught the motoring public’s imagination in 1955.
By Paul Myles • May 2, 2018 -
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Social-Media Startup to Spread Word About Audi EV
The partnership will see DriveTribe become the hub for content around Audi’s e-mobility activity, culminating in the launch of the first Audi e-Tron EV in late 2018. The platform will create, produce and distribute content as well as nurture a community of e-mobility and Audi enthusiasts.
By Paul Myles • May 2, 2018 -
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F-150 Power Stroke Punches Above Light-Duty Weight Class
Ford adds the 3.0L Power Stroke diesel to its array of gasoline engines offered in the F-150 light-duty pickup, giving customers the option of strong towing and hauling capability along with good fuel economy.
By Bob Gritzinger • April 27, 2018 -
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Company Uses Data Analytics to Benefit Everyone Involved
Analysis discovered 80% of recalls could have been detected in advance.
By Ashwin Patil • April 26, 2018 -
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Bosch Says Tech Breakthrough Cleans Up Diesels
Bosch says its new technology, on average, emits no more than 13 mg of NOx per kilometer, which is far less than the 120 mg permitted by European standards after 2020.
By James M. Amend • April 25, 2018 -
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An Athletic Avalon? It’s True
To make its biggest sedan alluring to younger buyers, the newest iteration of Toyota’s flagship car has an aggressive new exterior and an adaptive suspension for when more spirited driving is desired.
April 25, 2018 -
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Mahindra Taps Pininfarina for Electric Hypercar
Pininfarina’s first vehicle will be a Grand Lusso with Level 3 autonomy capable of hitting 62 mph from a standing start in less than two seconds, while 186 mph will be achieved in 12 seconds on the way to a top speed exceeding 248 mph.
By Paul Myles • April 24, 2018 -
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2018 Wards 10 Best Interiors: What a Concept!
This year's competition saw 40 nominated interiors that were all-new or significantly improved from the prior year, and even some of the vehicles that didn't make the list pushed boundaries with regard to style, materials and colors.
By Tom Murphy and Christie Schweinsberg • April 24, 2018
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