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Toyota Plans to Build ASEAN Hybrid-Battery Plant
Toyota is promoting plug-in hybrids in the ASEAN region including Thailand, where sales of this type of vehicle are highest within the trade bloc. But it believes reducing battery costs is key to building PHEV demand.
By Alan Harman • Sept. 14, 2016 -
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Genesis G90 Mechanically Great, Technologically Lacking
A fantastic new twin-turbo V-6 and excellent ride and handling are sullied by yesteryear infotainment technology and me-too styling.
Sept. 14, 2016 -
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Chevy Bolt EV Range 238 Miles, Costs $37,500
While not expected to be a volume-seller, the Bolt will underpin new-mobility ventures for the Detroit automaker including car-sharing, ride-hailing and autonomous technology.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 13, 2016 -
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Chinese Electric Supercar Has Italian Design Flavor
A microturbine sharing its driveshaft with a generator produces 36 kW of electricity, with 30 kW channeled to a battery pack comprising 2,376 lithium-manganese-oxide cells that directly powers six electric motors.
By Giancarlo Perini • Sept. 13, 2016 -
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2016 Wards 10 Best UX: Buttons, Knobs and Dials
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.TRANSCRIPTDials, switches and sliders. Virtual buttons with haptics that pulse to the touch. Capacitive and infrared touchscreens that allow...
By David Zoia Editor • Sept. 12, 2016 -
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Cadillac XT5 Interior Moves Further Upscale
Cadillac claims to be the only full-line automaker constructing all of its interiors using the cut-and-sew technique, which combines advanced technology with handcraftsmanship.
By Gary Witzenburg • Sept. 12, 2016 -
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Six Industries Affected by Autonomous Cars
The creation and introduction of autonomous vehicles will have a wide-reaching ripple effect.
By Andrew Rose • Sept. 9, 2016 -
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Porsche Unveils 173-MPH Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
At the heart of the latest top-line model is a newly developed gasoline-electric drivetrain that combines Porsche’s recently unveiled twin-turbocharged 2.9L V-6 and electric motor capable of a combined 456-hp.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 8, 2016 -
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August U.S. Light-Vehicle Inventory Remains at 12-Year High
Demand is expected to rise over the final five months of 2016, but elevated inventory levels mean production likely won’t match it.
By Haig Stoddard • Sept. 8, 2016 -
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Why AI Won’t Turn Cars into Evil Robots
Artificial neural networks that mimic functions of a biological brain can solve problems almost impossible to program manually. That doesn’t mean they are near becoming self-aware and concluding the human race is a cancer that needs to be removed from the planet.
Sept. 7, 2016 -
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New Discovery Moves Further From Utilitarian Roots
Expected to be much lighter than the current Discovery, which has drawn criticism for being heavier than some of its bigger siblings, the new vehicle uses the same unibody structure as the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 6, 2016 -
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Mazda Expanding Thai Engine Plant
The Japanese automaker also will build a new engine machining factory with production capacity similar to that of the engine assembly plant.
By Alan Harman • Sept. 6, 2016 -
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Local Australian Government Orders 20 Hyundai FCEVs
The project involves French renewable-energy company Neoen and investors Megawatt Capital and electrification specialist Siemens, under a contract with the territorial government and a wind-farm company.
By Alan Harman • Sept. 6, 2016 -
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Citroen Offers Glimpse of CEXPERIENCE Concept
The hybrid-electric powertrain employs a gasoline engine developing between 150 hp and 200 hp with a total of 300 hp coupled to a 80-kW (107-hp) electric motor.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 2, 2016 -
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Mercedes-Benz Preps Locally Built PHEV for Malaysia
Industry analyst Paul Tan sees the C350e as a likely response to the just-launched BMW 330e even though it will not be positioned as a direct rival but more as a higher-priced, value-added alternative.
By Alan Harman • Sept. 1, 2016 -
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GM, U.S. Army Plan FCEV Unveil
While GM wants feedback on how the technology performs, the Army wants to test it for potential use in combat because fuel cells operate quietly and can provide remote electrical power generation.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 30, 2016 -
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Bob Lutz Still Doesn’t Like Fuel Cells
Despite his skepticism, Lutz predicts most major automakers will introduce fuel-cell vehicles because they provide a disproportionately favorable number of zero-emission-vehicle credits.
By D. Winter • Aug. 30, 2016 -
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2016 Wards 10 Best UX: Rating Voice Activation
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.TRANSCRIPT Voice-recognition systems have come a long way from roughly 10 years ago, when they first started to appear in the U.S. market.Ba...
Aug. 29, 2016 -
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Nissan’s VQ V-6 Engine Makes a Comeback
GM has its legendary small-block V-8 and BMW its silky I-6. Nissan has the VQ V-6.
By Gary Witzenburg • Aug. 29, 2016 -
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Rising OE Interest in Fuel Cells Has Ballard Back in Light-Vehicle Game
Buses are what’s really driving the market today, but declining costs have automakers dabbling in FCVs – and calling on the developer synonymous with the technology – once again.
By David Zoia Editor • Aug. 26, 2016 -
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Tougher and Tamer: ’17 Ford Super Duty
Ford’s Super Duty heavy-duty pickup line gets a major makeover for ’17, upgrading to an aluminum body and bed, a stiffer chassis and a far more civilized cab and interior.
By Bob Gritzinger • Aug. 24, 2016 -
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Confused Koreans Have Their Say on Chevy Bolt, Volt
In the Korean language, V and B have a common pronunciation, and the Hangul written or printed symbols for Bolt and Volt are identical. To distinguish the two marques’ names, GM Korea is adding the English letters “EV” after the Hangul spelling of Bolt.
By Vince Courtenay • Aug. 23, 2016 -
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Rich Materials, Exclusive Features Mark Audi TTS Interior
In sporty TT, MMI (Multi-Media Interface) content paired with driver information and instrumentation on single screen behind wheel in a “virtual cockpit.”
By Gary Witzenburg • Aug. 23, 2016 -
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Titan Half-Ton Ready to Duel
A revised 5.6L V-8, a throaty beast with good breadth across its power band, is a plus, as is an extended warranty that should offset competitive deficiencies in payload and towing.
Aug. 22, 2016 -
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Australian State Sets No-Emissions Goal for Capital
The state aims to replace a significant proportion of Adelaide's government fleet with electric, hydrogen, hybrid and other vehicles in the plan for the capital city of 1.25 million people over the next three years.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 22, 2016
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