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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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Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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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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How to Increase Auto Dealers’ Interest in Selling EVs
No one seriously thinks Tesla will sell the majority of EVs in the coming years. This task is for the major manufacturers and their dealers.
By John F. Possumato • March 7, 2018 -
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BorgWarner Broadens Powertrain-Component Portfolio
Over the past few years BorgWarner, which reported sales of $9.8 billion in 2017, has formed combined teams from multiple centers of expertise to offer OEMs a full array of products for internal combustion engines, hybrids and electric vehicles.
By Joseph Szczesny • March 7, 2018 -
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Porsche Throws Electric CUV Curveball at Geneva
Porsche Chairman Oliver Blume describes the Mission E Cross Turismo concept as a feasibility study created by a team of designers and engineers to assess whether a market exists for such an outwardly sporting zero-emission utility vehicle.
By Greg Kable • March 7, 2018 -
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EV Shows Veteran Designer Giugiaro Still Energetic
The Giugiaros established GFG Style after leaving the Italdesign studio and were not commissioned by any automaker to design and engineer the Sybilla, although with Envision’s involvement the EV is meant to be incorporated into the electrical grid.
By Giancarlo Perini • March 6, 2018 -
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Lexus UX Unveiled, Due in U.S. in December
New predictive technology is debuting for the first time on a Lexus hybrid, which learns a driver’s behavior, such as when he or she slowed or stopped in the past on a given route, to optimize charging and discharging of the battery.
March 6, 2018 -
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Portuguese Island to Host Renault EV-to-Grid Project
This world-first smart island uses EVs, second-life batteries, smart charging and vehicle-to-grid to boost the island’s energy independence and stimulate the production of renewable energy.
By Paul Myles • March 5, 2018 -
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A Tale of Two Jeep Cherokees
FCA refreshes its midsize SUV to stay competitive in a hot segment.
By Steve Finlay • March 2, 2018 -
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Autonomous Vehicles Must Give Passengers Some Control
Potential autonomous vehicle users want the vehicle to mimic the way they personally drive, including making decisions and following (or not following) traffic laws as they would.
By Matt Yurdana • Feb. 28, 2018 -
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Fastest Street-Legal Lotus Sports Car Unveiled
Upgraded for the 3-Eleven 430, the supercharged and charge-cooled 3.5L V-6 produces 430 hp and 325 lb.-ft. of torque, powering the sports car from 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds. Its top speed of 180 mph is up from 174 mph achieved by the previous version.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 28, 2018 -
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Hyundai Reveals Kona Electric Vehicle
The new model features short- and long-range drivetrain options with ranges of 180 miles and 282 miles. It is expected to go on sale throughout Europe following the Geneva show.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 27, 2018 -
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Volkswagen Concept EV Has Autonomous Capability
Volkswagen’s new fully autonomous, all-electric I.D. Vizzion model is revealed in official sketches ahead of Swiss debut.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 27, 2018 -
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Daimler Suspected of Using Diesel Defeat Device
The software programs allegedly were tailored to the specific demands of various cycles in the U.S. emissions-testing procedure, allowing the Mercedes-Benz diesels to run in an ultra-clean state but only for limited periods of time.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 26, 2018 -
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Premium Seating Fits with AVs, EVs and CVs, Recaro Chief Says
Recaro is synonymous with sports-car seating, but the same attributes that drivers love also makes them excellent for use in electrified and autonomous vehicles.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 26, 2018 -
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EVs’ Growth Will Increase Need for Backup Power
The aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico demonstrates the potentially devastating consequences of not having electricity for an extended period. Thus, backup-charging infrastructure is necessary so EVs can operate when power is inaccessible.
By Constance Douris • Feb. 23, 2018 -
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Pininfarina Creates Design For Chinese Startup’s EV
The ʼ18 HK GT, a 2-door, 4-seat coupe, is the fourth concept car conceived by the Italian design studio for Hybrid Kinetic Group, a startup high-tech brand based in Hong Kong.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 22, 2018 -
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New Hyundai Santa Fe Gets Diesel, Bolder Look
The Santa Fe’s smooth, sculpted exterior has been replaced with blocky, muscular lines, pronounced fender flares and a more SUV-like stance.
Feb. 22, 2018
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