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VW’s Atlas Cross Sport Loses a Row, Gains EV Powertrains
VW pursues twin global goals of producing more SUVs and EVs with the New York show reveal of the 5-seat Atlas Cross Sport concept featuring two new hybrid powertrains headed for production.
By Greg Kable • March 29, 2018 -
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Rolls-Royce, Tech Startup to Work on Better Battery
The supercapacitors under development may be able to charge much faster than lithium-ion batteries. This could see electric vehicles fully charged within a few minutes.
By Alan Harman • March 29, 2018 -
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Siemens Says New Tool Can Speed Autonomous-Vehicle Development
The combination of Mentor’s onboard computing technology with TASS’s simulation software removes a lengthy step from the autonomous-vehicle development process, potentially allowing that technology to reach the market much faster, executives say.
By David Zoia Editor • March 27, 2018 -
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Mercedesʼ FCV: Headed to Technological Dead End?
The GLC F-Cell takes hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles to a new level, leapfrogging the efforts of Toyota with the 2-year-old Mirai, which until now has proved the benchmark in the class.
By Greg Kable • March 27, 2018 -
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Ram Remake Ready for Pickup-Truck Rivals
FCA’s overhaul of the light-duty Ram 1500 pickup for the ’19 model year leaves little to chance: Huge interior advancements, weight savings that transfer into higher towing and carrying capacities, electrically assisted engines and major chassis upgrades.
By Bob Gritzinger • March 26, 2018 -
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Autoline at 2018 NADA: America’s Fastest Growing Software Company
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March 25, 2018 -
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Data Analytics Can ‘Democratize Decision-Making’ at Car Dealerships
“The used-car market is the perfect opportunity to tap into modern analytics,” says Jonathan Banks, J.D. Power’s vice president-valuations and analytics.
By Steve Finlay • March 23, 2018 -
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Mazda, Partners to Develop Li-ion Starter Batteries
The plan is to develop durable, heat- and impact-resistant 12-volt Li-ion batteries as a replacement for lead-acid starter batteries in motor vehicles by 2021.
By Alan Harman • March 23, 2018 -
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Cadillac Chases Autobahn Eaters With CT6 V-Sport
The CT6 V-Sport will retain its refined ride, GM says, and focus on a niche of luxury buyers who want the creamy, seemingly endless power only a V-8 can deliver.
By James M. Amend • March 21, 2018 -
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Autonomous Cars in Spotlight at London Motor Show
Show Chairman Alec Mumford says the interactive zones follow show visitors’ feedback indicating such elements at events are increasingly sought after and valued.
By Alan Harman • March 21, 2018 -
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Renault Samsung to Launch Electric Van in Korea
A spokesman declines to identify the electric van but says there are several options, including importing it from Europe and producing it locally at the company’s Busan plant. He says Renault Samsung hopes to launch the van by year-end.
By Vince Courtenay • March 20, 2018 -
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The Complicated Role of Artificial Intelligence in Future Vehicles
AI is expected to one day be a decision-making superhero, fusing information from a roster of autonomous-vehicle sensors and a connected transportation ecosystem to deliver us to work or play safely and leisurely.
By James M. Amend • March 19, 2018 -
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Alcantara: A Synthetic That Touches Human Emotions, CEO Says
“We are the ultimate material of the future,” Alcantara CEO Andrea Boragno says in a WardsAuto Q&A.
By Steve Finlay • March 19, 2018 -
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Volkswagen Developing EV for Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Christened the I.D. R Pikes Peak, the dedicated hill-climb racer has been conceived to display modern electric-drive systems’ capabilities, acting as a high-tech spearhead for Volkswagen’s range of new electric-powered I.D. road cars due to begin production from the end of 2019.
By Greg Kable • March 19, 2018 -
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Audi Confirms e-Tron GT As New ‘Spearhead’ Model
Chairman Rupert Stadler says the E-Tron GT is one of three all-electric models being developed and planned for launch by Audi by the start of the next decade.
By Greg Kable • March 16, 2018 -
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Who Buys EVS Now, and Who Will in the Future
Even if everyone wanted to switch to EVs, there would not be enough lithium to go around. We will start to see new energy sources tested. Once those are developed, expect an exponential shift.
By Daniel Yuabov • March 15, 2018 -
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Buick Regal GS Enjoys Life in the Fast Lane
The sculpted vehicle with a powerful V-6 is another example of Buick’s transformation away from what once was a nameplate that skewed toward older buyers.
By Steve Finlay • March 14, 2018 -
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Old-School Lock Thwarts Electronic Vehicle Tampering
Bob Lycoudis, a retired Australian police officer with long experience in investigating car thefts, created Cop-Lock, a mechanical locking device that attaches to the brake or clutch pedal. The downside is it does not work with all vehicles.
By Alan Harman • March 14, 2018 -
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Five Ways Electric Vehicles Can Benefit the Grid
The storage capability of EVs makes more renewable energy available to the grid. Energy provided by renewable sources could be absorbed by the batteries and stored for later use.
By Constance Douris • March 12, 2018 -
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Continental, Chinese Firm Form 48V Mild-Hybrid JV
The joint venture with partner CITC’s China Aviation Lithium Battery Co. subsidiary will allow Continental to offer its 48V mild-hybrid system from a single source.
March 12, 2018 -
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Bose Wants to Clear Up the Cabin
The audio-system supplier wants to filter out unwanted or annoying noises heard during phone calls and dictation.
March 12, 2018 -
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Jaguar’s E-Pace Is CUV E-Ticket
Jaguar borrows from the Range Rover Evoque, XE and XF sedans and F-Pace SUV to create the sporty E-Pace premium compact CUV.
By Bob Gritzinger • March 9, 2018 -
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Supplier Denso Expands Operations in Tennessee
One new production line at the Tennessee plant will manufacture GDI fuel injectors, another will make low-pressure fuel pumps and two will produce high-pressure fuel pumps serving automakers across North America.
March 8, 2018 -
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Utility Vehicles Continue Shoring Up Russian Market
According to Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade data, CUVs and SUVs held a 42% share of the market in 2017. The segments’ current annual growth rate is 20%, a figure officials predict will hold steady in the near future.
By Eugene Gerden • March 8, 2018 -
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Luxury Sedan Concept VW’s Latest All-Electric Model
Previewing the fourth in what VW confirms to WardsAuto will be five new I.D. production models already green-lighted by Chairman Mathias Mueller, the all-wheel-drive I.D. Vizzion has been conceived to sit at the top of the German automaker’s lineup.
By Greg Kable • March 7, 2018
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