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JLR Reveals First Recipients of New Ingenium Engines
The powerplants’ first applications will be seen in the Jaguar F-Pace performance SUV and the XF and XE sports sedans.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 17, 2017 -
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Rockin’ and Rollin’ in ’17 Ram Power Wagon
FCA’s niche off-road truck, the Ram Power Wagon, gets a new face and interior enhancements for the ’17 model year, but continues the same super-capable formula that dates back to the postwar original.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 16, 2017 -
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Toyota Passes Sales Milestone, Plans to Push Affordable Hybrids in U.S.
The automaker hopes to duplicate the market success of its RAV4 strategy with new packaging and pricing for the Highlander Hybrid.
By David Zoia Editor • Feb. 15, 2017 -
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Wireless Charging: EV Power Via Slot-Car Technology
The electromagnetic technology involved in dynamic inductive charging is the same principle as the Qi wireless-charging system which powers a smartphone. This could result in lighter, less-costly batteries.
By Sarah Gibbons • Feb. 15, 2017 -
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Driverless Airport Shuttle Tested in New Zealand
The 2-year trial of the 15-person Arma shuttle is being conducted on private roads on airport grounds with the long-term aim of moving to public roads once safety issues have been assessed.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 14, 2017 -
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Chinese PHEV Battery Deal Has Political Overtones
Some analysts speculate China’s refusal to certify the LG Chem and Samsung SDI battery packs is a response to South Korea’s decision to deploy the U.S.-built Terminal High-Altitude Aerial Defense missile system to guard the country against attacks by China.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 14, 2017 -
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BMW Raising Profile in Pakistan’s EV, PHEV Market
This sub-sector of Pakistan’s automotive market has the support of the government, whose 2013-14 finance bill included reductions in duties and taxes on imported hybrid-electric vehicles ranging from 25% to 100%, depending on engine capacity.
By Kaswar Klasra • Feb. 13, 2017 -
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New EU Guidance Meant to Prevent Dieselgate Repeat
In its ongoing revamp of testing procedures that followed the Volkswagen emissions-cheating scandal, the EU is replacing laboratory tests with onboard portable emissions-measurement devices allowing on-road testing.
By Sara Lewis • Feb. 10, 2017 -
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Final Nissan Titan Variant Revealed in Chicago
King cab’s second-row seat can be deleted and replaced by tiedowns, making the pickup more suitable for commercial use, the automaker says.
Feb. 9, 2017 -
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Italdesign-Badged Supercar Bound for Geneva Show
The 2-seater is not a traditional concept or show car but is a street-legal supercar with European type approval. No more than five will be built.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 8, 2017 -
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Study: Consumers Ready to Buy EVs If Product Right
A high percentage of U.S. vehicle buyers seriously consider battery-electrics and plug-in hybrids, but don’t pull the trigger because they can’t find a product that precisely fits their needs, McKinsey & Co. says.
By David Zoia Editor • Feb. 8, 2017 -
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Lexus LC Loaded With Bad-Boy Mojo
The hot as Hades road hugger, with hybrid efficiency, V-8 power and a seductive bright orange, blue and white interior, sets a new course for Lexus. If the LC can’t redefine what makes a great Lexus – and what makes Lexus great – then nothing will.
Feb. 7, 2017 -
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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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