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Toyota Spain Hits Hybrid Sales Target Early
“The increase in the percentage of hybrids over the total sales of Toyota in Spain has grown exponentially in recent years, from 20% in 2014 to 61% just three years later,” notes Agustin Martin, president and CEO of Toyota Spain.
By Jorge Palacios • Dec. 7, 2017 -
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Study Sees Shortcomings in U.K.’s EV Infrastructure
The study says there are 100,000 ultra-low-emission vehicles in the U.K. for only 4,615 charging stations. This equates to just one station every 53 miles. In contrast, there are gasoline stations available on average every 29 miles.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 5, 2017 -
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Mercedes Premium 4-Cyl. Engine Does Everything Well
Versatile engine serves entire Mercedes portfolio, in both transverse and north-south applications, with and without all-wheel-drive, ranging from cars to CUVs to commercial vans.
By Gary Witzenburg • Dec. 4, 2017 -
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Lexus Studying UX Small CUV for U.S.
Geared toward Europe, the diminutive Lexus UX concept is expected to be revealed as a production model at March’s Geneva auto show.
Dec. 4, 2017 -
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U.K. Insurers List Criteria for Automated Vehicles
“Insurers want to see manufacturers being absolutely clear about how they describe what their vehicles can do,” says Ben Howarth of the Association of British Insurers.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 1, 2017 -
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Toyota Building Hydrogen Generation Plant
The 100% renewable tag Toyota is applying to the project comes from its use of agricultural waste as a feedstock.
Nov. 30, 2017 -
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BYD Delivers Electric Refuse Truck to Palo Alto, CA
The truck uses its batteries to power the hydraulic system for the body as well as propulsion. It has 76 miles (122 km) of range and requires only two to three hours maximum to fully charge, BYD says.
Nov. 30, 2017 -
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VW’s Electric MEB Platform About More Than Just Powertrain
While the shift in focus to electrics initially may have been motivated by VW’s Dieselgate emissions scandal, it appears the strategy now goes well beyond plugging holes in the automaker’s lineup, to changing the very way its vehicles are bought and sold.
By David Zoia Editor • Nov. 29, 2017 -
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Adient Begins Expansion of India Seating R&D Center
Located near the existing India Tech Center, the new prototyping and testing facility will boast full-scale prototyping, testing, and trim capabilities, enabling Adient to conduct full product verification in India to global customer and regulatory standards.
Nov. 28, 2017 -
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Citroen’s DS Luxury Brand Has Electrified Future
“At DS we believe we will reach one-third of our sales in hybrid- or full-electric in the early 2020s,” Director General Yves Bonnefont says. “This is five years ahead of what we used to think because I believe the uptake will become faster.”
By Paul Myles • Nov. 28, 2017 -
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Australian Vehicle Crash-Test Labs Get Upgrades
Upgrades include the introduction of new crash tests and improvements to existing ones, as well as the first-ever performance testing of automated safety technologies such as autonomous emergency braking and active lane-support systems.
By Alan Harman • Nov. 22, 2017 -
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’18 Buick Enclave Feast for American Tastes
The 7-passenger Enclave is Buick’s golden-roasted turkey, a feast for the eyes and as satisfying to the palate of today’s car buyers as anything on the table.
By James M. Amend • Nov. 21, 2017 -
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Where EV Market, Battery Technology Headed
A new report by WardsAuto Intelligence takes a close look at automakers’ future product plans and the midterm prospects for the electric-vehicle market, where EV battery technology and global capacity are headed and the strategies of key players as the industry marches into the electrification age.
By WardsAuto Staff • Nov. 17, 2017 -
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South Korea EV Sales Top 10,000 Through October
The surge is attributed to a government tax cut and subsidies, in addition to expanded charging infrastructure and EVs’ improved performance.
Nov. 17, 2017 -
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Campaign Aims to Box Mobile Phones While Driving
Ford sees transforming the glovebox into the phone box as a simple, effective way of changing driver behavior.
By Alan Harman • Nov. 17, 2017 -
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Volvo’s Natural-Born Racing Engine
Boasting an eye-popping 184 hp/L, Volvo’s turbocharged and supercharged 4-cyl. Polestar started life as a racing engine before it found its way into family haulers.
By Gary Witzenburg • Nov. 17, 2017 -
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Infiniti’s Variable-Compression Engine Packs Punch
Modifying the compression ratio of a running engine sounds like a recipe for disaster, but after driving Nissan’s variable-compression 4-cyl. we can attest it’s ready for production.
By Bob Gritzinger • Nov. 16, 2017 -
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Data Puts Some Automotive Stereotypes to the Test
A consumer-behavior analysis validates some assumptions, but owners of three types of vehicles often are misunderstood.
By Bryan Melmed • Nov. 16, 2017 -
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Hyundai Launching Eight CUVs in U.S. by 2020
Diesel and electric CUVs are part of a group of new or redesigned models coming in the next few years.
Nov. 15, 2017 -
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Hyundai Packs More Into Accent
Hyundai says relatively basic vehicles are an important entry point into a brand for many buyers, helping build loyalty as well as being an alternative to a used car.
Nov. 15, 2017 -
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Trucking Groups Decry London Emissions Penalties
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has decided to move up by 17 months the effective date of a regulation imposing daily fines of £100 on owners of commercial diesel vehicles that fail to meet the latest Euro VI emissions standards.
By Paul Myles • Nov. 14, 2017 -
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2017 Wards 10 Best UX Quick Hits
A summation of all 23 vehicles evaluated as part of the 2017 Wards 10 Best User Experiences competition. Many of these comments are taken directly from score sheets submitted by WardsAuto editors. Prices listed are sticker, as tested. Winners in red.
By Bob Gritzinger • Nov. 13, 2017 -
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Older Vehicles May Be Forced Off Malaysian Roads
For the policy to take effect, the Road Transport Dept. would need authorization to terminate a vehicle’s registration once its lifespan was up.
By Alan Harman • Nov. 10, 2017 -
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Lectra Reaches Out to Mexican Customer Base
In Mexico, Lectra has hundreds of cutting machines deployed for customers working in the auto industry. “We have more machines in Mexico than any other place in the world, with the exception of China,” Vice President Dan Wilson says.
Nov. 9, 2017 -
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Hydrogen Retailer Says Sales Surpass 250,000 Kg
The True Zero stations plus 13 others make up a total of 31 stations open across California thanks to more than $50 million in California Energy Commission grant funding and the state’s commitment to zero-emissions vehicles.
Nov. 9, 2017
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