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Hyundai Exec, Korea President Tour EV Factory
Hyundai Vice Chairman Chung Eui-Sun had been billed as a key presenter at the EV Expo, but changed plans to show Korean President Park Guen-hye how the all-electric Ioniq is produced at the automaker’s Asan plant.
By Vince Courtenay • March 18, 2016 -
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Software, Autonomous Tech to Raise Vehicle-Recall Stakes
Stout Risius Ross data shows design-related defects were blamed in 60% of U.S. recalls in recent years, a leading-edge indicator that advanced technology and integration issues are becoming big factors.
By David Zoia Editor • March 17, 2016 -
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Mahindra Counters Dieselgate With New Engine Lineup
The automaker has developed two new, versatile multipurpose platforms, one due this year and the next in 2017. It also is working on six small eco-friendly engines, three diesels and three gasoline models.
By Sudhakar Shah • March 17, 2016 -
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GM Revs Up Another Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
The third ZL1 line of Camaros ever built gets GM’s LT4 6.2L V-8, a supercharged monster boasting 640 hp and 640 lb.-ft. of torque.
By James M. Amend • March 16, 2016 -
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Putin Associate Engineers CEO’s Exit From AvtoVAZ
Sources say CEO Bo Andersson fell out of favor with Sergey Chemezov, whose company controls one-third of the automaker, because he favored foreign parts makers over local producers with suspected links to organized crime.
By Eugene Gerden • March 15, 2016 -
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Thailand Plots Course for Electric-Vehicle Future
EV use will be opened to the public in the third phase in 2020 when the government says it will offer support to help develop basic infrastructure, smart charging and vehicle-to-grid systems.
By Alan Harman • March 14, 2016 -
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New Infiniti Engine Makes Q50 Smoking Hot Ride
The new Nissan/Infiniti VR engine is a winner in the refreshed Q50 sport sedan but its neck-snapping gobs of torque, not 400 hp, is the real story.
March 14, 2016 -
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Autonomous Cars Need Million-Mile Reliability
Cars used 22 hours a day could rack up at least 233,000 miles a year in city driving and much more in highway driving.
By John McElroy • March 10, 2016 -
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XT5 Much More Than Utilitarian Hauler
On sale in April, the 5-passenger CUV benefits from softer edges in the sheet metal, an excellent 3.6L V-6, sophisticated all-wheel drive and aggressive mass reduction. Inside, the XT5 is ergonomically sound and isn’t trying too hard to be flashy.
March 9, 2016 -
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Chrysler Touts Pacifica’s Fuel-Economy Gains
The ’17 Chrysler Pacifica minivan gains in all measures of fuel economy, but the bigger jumps come later this year when additional efficiency measures are added, including stop/start technology and a plug-in hybrid.
By Bob Gritzinger • March 9, 2016 -
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BMW Celebrates Centennial With Visionary Concept
BMW celebrates its centennial with the unveiling of the Vision Next 100 concept, a far-reaching view of how the German automaker anticipates technology will be integrated into future models.
By Greg Kable • March 7, 2016 -
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Trinidad & Tobago Warms to Compressed Natural Gas
Fuel subsidies for premium gasoline and diesel are being cut as part of Trinidad & Tobago’s drive to promote switching to CNG. The Caribbean country is a major natural-gas producer, having proven reserves of 25.2 trillion cu.-ft.
By Andrew Burnyeat • March 7, 2016 -
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’16 Chevy Malibu Modern Family 4-Door
After several years of missteps for a long list of both objective and subjective reasons, the second-best selling Chevy car rights the wrongs of the recent past and hits all the high notes.
By James M. Amend • March 7, 2016 -
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Mazda Diesel Moving in Japan, Export Markets
There’s still no indication Mazda will follow through on original plans to sell its Skyactiv diesel in North America, but an executive says the automaker remains committed to the engine.
By Roger Schreffler • March 4, 2016 -
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U.K. Insurers Tout Autonomous Emergency Braking
Supporters say the simplest form of AEB sensor, enabling a Lidar-based system found on the likes of the Volvo V40 and Mazda3, could cost manufacturers as little as £40. More advanced systems could cost no more than £200.
By Alan Harman • March 3, 2016 -
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Electric Turbo, 48V Electrics Onboard New Audi SQ7
The performance-minded CUV’s new diesel engine employs two exhaust-gas-driven turbochargers and a separate electrically driven compressor to give the driver full torque the instant the accelerator is pressed.
By Greg Kable • March 3, 2016 -
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Pininfarina Fuel-Cell Concept Runs in Fast Company
Pininfarina introduces the hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered H2 SPEED Concept, a high-performance GT vehicle designed and engineered for “fun on the track.ˮ It’s a sports car for buyers for whom environmental awareness and social acceptance is an issue.
By Giancarlo Perini • March 2, 2016 -
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Infiniti Aims at BMW With Expanded Q50 Lineup
The Nissan luxury brand will offer four powertrain choices, up from two, in its compact-sport-sedan lineup in the U.S.
Feb. 29, 2016 -
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Big Trucks Dominate List of Long-Lasting Vehicles
Only one car makes the top 10.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 26, 2016 -
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Hyundai to Show Full Range of Ioniq at Geneva
The global sales target for the EV version has not been revealed, but Hyundai reportedly is eyeing volume of just 4,000 units this year in Korea.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 25, 2016 -
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Ultra-Luxury SUV Meets Dune-Buggy Set
Bentley was determined to make its ultra-lux Bentayga more than just a pretty SUV.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 24, 2016 -
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Diesel Reigns in Korea as Volkswagen Scandal Ebbs
VW Korea sales plunged 67.4% in October to just 947 vehicles compared with 2,901 in September. But it and sister company Audi Korea countered with a spurt of promotions, and November sales shot up to a record single-month high of 4,517.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 24, 2016 -
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Industry Irked as Oz Allows Personal Vehicle Imports
Consumers personally will be allowed import a new car from another country with vehicle standards comparable to Australia’s, up to once every two years.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 23, 2016 -
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Most Disruptive Powertrain Gets Even Better
Chevrolet’s electrified vehicle engineers redesigned the ’16 Volt and its entire Voltec powertrain.
By Gary Witzenburg • Feb. 22, 2016 -
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Honda’s Civic Disobedience: Bucking U.S. Coupe Market Trend
The Civic coupe is one of the last of a dying breed. But the automaker says the car is one of the best at bringing new buyers into the brand. It’s good looking and relatively fun to drive too.
By David Zoia Editor • Feb. 22, 2016
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