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What to Do Behind Wheel of Self-Driving Car? Harman Has Answers
Instead of bumper-to-bumper traffic, occupants can see a pristine beach or mountain landscape outside the car and fall asleep while the audio system recreates surf and chirping birds through a 360-degree sound field.
Feb. 3, 2017 -
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Geneva Auto Show to Feature Advanced 48V Sports Car
Alternative-fuel specialist nanoFlowcell says its variably controllable mobile-flow cell supplies constant electrical energy to the four low-voltage electric motors that generate race-car-grade power.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 3, 2017 -
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Trump Potential Wild Card in GM-Honda Fuel-Cell JV
The $85 million deal bolsters a nearly 4-year-old fuel-cell R&D partnership between the two automakers. Production will occur at an existing GM manufacturing facility in Brownstown, MI.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 30, 2017 -
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You’ve Bought a Car Dealership? Now What?
The entry of a new set of buyers has helped fuel a trend.
By Ed Reinhard • Jan. 30, 2017 -
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Powertrain Gains for ’17 Ford F-150
Ford kicks off a 2-year midcycle makeover of its best-selling F-150 light-duty pickup with a heavily revised 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 and an all-new 10-speed automatic transmission. A diesel and a new base V-6 are on tap for the ’18 model year.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 30, 2017 -
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FreeValve Camless Engine Promises Efficiency Gains
Lightweight, low-cost and generating low friction, FreeValve engine concept functions without camshafts and allows valves to open and close almost instantaneously. The production-intent engine has been installed in a Qoros 3 concept car.
By Mike Aguilar • Jan. 30, 2017 -
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Fields Says Talked Fuel Economy, Trade, Oval Office Décor in Meeting With Trump
Detroit automakers lobbied for a single fuel-economy standard nationwide that would eliminate requirements such as separate electric-vehicle sales bogeys in California and 11 other states.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 27, 2017 -
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V-6 Mills Mean Big Business For Mack Plant
FCA’s Mack Avenue Engine Plant looks ahead to a bright future building an increasing number of Pentastar V-6 powerplants over the coming decade as V-8s wane and upgraded V-6s replace them.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 27, 2017 -
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Toyota Maximizes Power in Yaris Minicar’s New Engine
The naturally aspirated 1.5L I-4 gasoline engine develops a maximum 110 hp and peak torque of 100 lb.-ft. at 4,400 rpm. It accelerates from 0-62 mph in 11 seconds.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 27, 2017 -
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Toyota Doubles Engineers for Lexus LS
The increased amount of safety tech in the car is why it has more than 100 electronic control units, compared with 75 in the current LS, chief engineer Toshio Asahi says.
By Roger Schreffler • Jan. 25, 2017 -
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Tesla Expands European EV Fast-Charging Network
Tesla’s Destination Charging program augments its Supercharger stations by placing standard wall-charging points in partnerships with organizations including hotels, resorts and restaurants.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 23, 2017 -
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Seating Supplier Adient Rolls Out Flurry of New Concepts
Adient started the year collaborating with FCA on the innovative Chrysler Portal concept shown at CES, then introduced three more big ideas at NAIAS.
Jan. 23, 2017 -
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Achates: Opposed-Piston Engine Makers Tooling Up
Inexpensive to manufacture, compatible with all fuels, cleaner burning and up to 50% more fuel efficient, the opposed-piston engine is finding traction with manufacturers, Achates says. The first demonstration vehicle will be ready for driving next year.
Jan. 23, 2017 -
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JCW Countryman, Most Muscular Mini, Ready to Launch
The 2.0L I-4 engine boasts 13 hp more than the previous JCW Countryman using a turbocharging system integrated into the cast-steel manifold, gasoline direct injection and a fully variable valve control system.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 19, 2017 -
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Eye-Catching Infiniti QX50 Suggests Nissan-Daimler Collaboration A-OK
Rumors the two automakers might scrap plans to continue developing vehicles together were flatly denied at the Detroit auto show, where one of the biggest draws was the stylish CUV concept chartered with taking Infiniti interior design to the next level.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 19, 2017 -
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Fleet Managers Fret About U.K. Clean-Air Fallout
Rising concerns about compliance with carbon-dioxide emissions rules are in line with apprehension over changes in company-car taxation and other measures aimed at raising the uptake of Ultra Low Emissions Vehicles in the U.K.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 17, 2017 -
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The Big Story: FCVs – Hydrogen in the Pipeline
After two decades of automotive fuel-cell development, industry interest, declining costs and increasing regulations make the prospects for a hydrogen-fueled future brighter than ever.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 17, 2017 -
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Marchionne on Trump, Tweets, Mexico, Google Self-Driving Cars and Diesels
“None of us have had a tweeting president before. It’s a new way of communication and I think we are going to have to learn how to respond.”
Jan. 16, 2017 -
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Ram, Jeep Diesels Under Fire
The EPA says the 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 in Ram 1500 pickups and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs use illegal “defeat devices” that allow emissions to exceed federal limits. FCA stands by its vehicles.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 12, 2017 -
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European OEMs Downsizing, Going Electric
Hybrids, excluding plug-ins, marginally grew to 1.5% in 2015, or an estimated 175,200 units, from 1.4%, or 205,500 one year earlier, according to an annual report on the EU market.
By Roger Schreffler • Jan. 12, 2017 -
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Camaro Sets New Tone for Sporty Chevy Interiors
The iconic muscle car strikes best possible balance between heritage design and modernity.
By Gary Witzenburg • Jan. 12, 2017 -
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2017 Wards 10 Best Engines Quick Hits
A pro-and-con summation of all 40 powertrains evaluated in the 2017 competition. Many comments come directly from editor score sheets.
Jan. 11, 2017 -
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VW at Turning Point in U.S., Execs Say
While the Dieselgate emissions scandal continues to make headlines, the automaker says it is focused on rebuilding its relationship with U.S. customers via a new line of CUV models and push into electrification.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 10, 2017 -
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New Face and Diesel for ’18 Ford F-150
Ford engineers a significant makeover of its best-selling F-150 pickup for the ’18 model year, updating engines, adding technology and restyling front and rear. A diesel engine is coming in spring 2018, Ford says.
By Bob Gritzinger • Jan. 9, 2017 -
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Odyssey Unwrapped With In-Vehicle Camera, Advanced Automatics
The fifth-generation of Honda’s minivan keeps pace with competitors on technology, thanks to a cabin microphone and camera, as well as 4G LTE and a customizable display audio screen.
Jan. 9, 2017
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