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Emerging Markets Pose New Plastics Challenges
One expert sees automakers requiring interior materials be designed to withstand spills of a growing menu of foods, beyond ketchup and mustard. “I think specs will change somewhat along with some very exotic-type chemical and food sources we will see,” Rose Ryntz says.
May 9, 2017 -
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Now It’s User Experience First, Technology Second
In past years, “the industry hasn’t done a particularly good job on user experience; we all should admit that,” says Faurecia’s Jim Hotary.
By Steve Finlay • May 9, 2017 -
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More Sensors, More Positions, Better Comfort Seen for Future Seats
Biometric monitoring, or using sensors integrated into seats to gauge health, is fraught with danger, Adient engineer says.
May 9, 2017 -
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Designers: Consumers Must Be Guided Through Autonomy’s Stages
With five technology levels to go through before vehicles drive themselves 100% of the time, riders will need to know exactly what a semi-autonomous car is capable of when they climb in, interior designers say.
By David Zoia Editor • May 9, 2017 -
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Jeep Snags Japanese Efficiency Incentive
Jeep’s ’17 Grand Cherokee is the second FCA model to earn a Japanese tax benefit for its fuel efficiency and low emissions. Jeep is Japan’s top-selling U.S. brand.
By Bob Gritzinger • May 9, 2017 -
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Growing Malaysia Auto Show Moves to Bigger Venue
The new location outside of Kuala Lumpur has plenty of space indoors and outdoors for manufacturers to maximize their activities for visitors, including test drives and a 4x4 off-road course, organizers say.
By Alan Harman • May 9, 2017 -
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U.K. Diesel-Emissions Plan Praised, Denounced
Road-safety charity Brake questions the effectiveness of the government’s draft proposals in reducing the 40,000 deaths annually that the Royal College of Physicians blames on poor air quality.
By Paul Myles • May 9, 2017 -
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French Startups Pitching Autonomous Tech to Detroit, Silicon Valley
France's UbiMobility selects companies offering tech related to ADAS, facial and vocal recognition, driver behavior and interaction, vehicle connectivity and software validation.
May 9, 2017 -
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Real-World Emissions Controls in Peugeot 308 Engines
The French automaker claims it’s the first to come up with engines that meet the Euro 6.c standard expected after real-driving-emissions controls take effect in September.
By Paul Myles • May 8, 2017 -
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Report Says Shared Mobility Key to Better Future
The report says shared mobility is the vital piece that not only would save energy and reduce emissions, but also decongest highways, free up parking lots for other urban uses, cut transportation costs and improve walkability and livability.
By Alan Harman • May 8, 2017 -
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Countryman Captures Mini’s Soul in Modern CUV
With the ’17 Countryman CUV, BMW’s Mini brand avoids the cookie-cutter curse by seamlessly transporting the endearing qualities of its tiny premium cars to its big second-generation CUV.
May 5, 2017 -
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Maserati Uses Brand’s DNA to Create Posh SUV Interior
It looks and feels like a Maserati. Yet, it emits the character of an SUV.
By Steve Finlay • May 4, 2017 -
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Mazda’s CX-9 Redefines Near-Luxury
Mazda ups its game with the all-new CX-9 and nowhere is that more evident than in the vehicle’s completely redesigned interior, replete with real wood, metallic flashes and comfort rivaling far more expensive luxury CUVs.
By Bob Gritzinger • May 4, 2017 -
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Delphi Powertrain Spin-Off About Focus, CEO Says
The U.K.-based supplier is positioned as a leader in advanced-safety and autonomous-driving technologies, but the industry still must make efficiency improvements to the internal-combustion engine.
By James M. Amend • May 3, 2017 -
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Uniquely Stylish, Continental Fits Like a Glove
The Continental is much more than comfy seats. Its interior design is fresh and invigorating, a reminder of what made Lincoln an iconic brand of American style so many years ago. It refuses to emulate other luxury marques.
May 3, 2017 -
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Yes, That’s a Buick LaCrosse Among Industry’s Best
The new LaCrosse in many ways recalls old-school Buicks. It’s a long, wide sedan like the land yachts of its heyday, so the interior boasts loads of shoulder, leg and hip room.
By James M. Amend • May 2, 2017 -
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Nothin’ But Amoré for Alfa Romeo Giulia
WardsAuto editors raved over a design achievement combining sportiness with Italian flair and a rethinking of the central infotainment screen.
By James M. Amend • May 1, 2017 -
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Very Special Engine, Very Special Car
“If there was a slam-dunk engine in this year’s competition, it was this one.” WardsAuto editor David Zoia enthuses about the 350-hp 2.3L turbo-4 in the Ford Focus RS.
By Gary Witzenburg • April 27, 2017 -
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Tough Selling EVs When Gasoline Cheaper Than Water
“The reality is that gas prices are not going to be down forever,” says American Honda’s Jeff Conrad. It’s not just that though.
By Steve Finlay • April 26, 2017 -
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Bolt’s Lead Designer Describes Clean-Sheet Creation
“We developed a unique architecture, a unique and brand-new 60-kW/hr battery, drive unit, the vehicle’s functionality, aluminum doors and liftgate, electronic shifter, touchscreen display system, all launched with great quality in the United States in just three-and-a-half years,” Stuart Norris says.
By Vince Courtenay • April 26, 2017 -
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VW, Audi Deny New Allegations of Emissions Cheating
“For us it’s not possible to comment on these particular tests because we don’t know what they did,” a VW spokesperson says of the tests conducted for consumer groups in Italy and Belgium. “We only know the results and not what they did in detail.”
By Sara Lewis • April 25, 2017 -
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Acura MDX More Sport Than Hybrid, But Compelling
Garnering 8 mpg more in city driving than its non-hybrid brother, and priced thousands below other green competitors that don’t handle as well, Acura’s new hybrid CUV should do well for the brand.
April 25, 2017 -
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Stolen-Vehicle Offenders Target Land Rover Defender
Vehicle-monitoring company Tracker says the BMW X5 reclaimed its place as the most-stolen and -recovered vehicle in 2016 as the company recorded a 10% increase in the number of recovered cars worth a combined £11.5 million.
By Alan Harman • April 24, 2017 -
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U.K. Truckers Call Clean-Air Plan Budget Buster
The government says the zones designated for Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Derby and Southampton by 2020 are meant to reduce pollution in city centers and encourage the replacement of old, polluting vehicles with modern, cleaner vehicles.
By Alan Harman • April 21, 2017 -
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Fledgling Chinese EV Maker Unveils 7-Passenger SUV
The NIO ES8 is a fullsize SUV with a 2-3-2 seating arrangement. It’s built with an all-aluminum body and chassis, front and rear motors with electric all-wheel drive, and active air suspension.
By Paul Myles • April 20, 2017
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