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Audi VW Korea Asks for Leniency in Dieselgate Case
Audi VW Korea Managing Director Johannes Thammer and Vice President and Executive Director Jung Jae-kyum admit mistakes had been made in documenting emissions and NVH certification test results, but the vehicles still met Korean standards.
By Vince Courtenay • July 26, 2016 -
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Accord Hybrid: Too Green, Not Green Enough
The latest iteration of Honda’s midsize hybrid sedan may fall in between current trends: too green for the utility-vehicle lovers and not green enough for the eco enthusiasts.
July 20, 2016 -
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Innovation, Refinement Distinguish GM’s 3.6L V-6
The 3.6L delivers the kind of power and lusty exhaust note you associate with a V-8, for the price of a V-6, plus it’s loaded with advanced technology.
By Gary Witzenburg • July 19, 2016 -
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BMW 750i Represents Leading-Edge Technology and Craftsmanship
The first goal was to position the new 7-Series as the leader in the luxury segment. The second was to create a product that fulfills the needs of the most demanding customers around the world. The third was to design every single piece, corner and detail throughout the car, because the difference lies in the details.
By Gary Witzenburg • July 15, 2016 -
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Tata’s Revival Plan Focused on Better, Lower-Cost Vehicles
Tata Motors’ reputation and market share peaked earlier in the decade. Sales reached 667,000 units in 2012, good for a 20.2% market share that since has been slashed in half.
By Sudhakar Shah • July 15, 2016 -
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EU Project Examines Cross-Border Automated, Connected Car Compatibility
The project will test high-density platooning, cooperative collision avoidance, high-definition map updates and traffic flow optimization in a two-phase program to begin in 2017.
By Sara Lewis • July 14, 2016 -
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Still More to Learn in Maximizing Flexible Vehicle-Platform Potential
Even the most advanced automakers could stand to take a fresh look at their strategies and processes, says MIT lecturer Tim Simpson.
By David Zoia Editor • July 13, 2016 -
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JLR Explores All-Terrain Autonomous Driving
The U.K. automaker says it wants to ensure autonomous technology can be used “all the way to your destination, even if this is via a rough track.”
By Alan Harman • July 13, 2016 -
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Delphi’s 48V Bet Feels Like Sure Thing
The Honda Civic-based prototype Delphi provided to WardsAuto editors for testing uses 48 technology to run an electric turbocharger, or e-charger, to boost performance.
By James M. Amend • July 12, 2016 -
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All-New Volvo S90 Challenges World’s Top Sedans
Volvo builds on its highly regarded XC90 with the launch of the ’17 S90 sedan, built on the same scalable architecture as the CUV but with aspirations to compete against some of the world’s best luxury sedans. A V90 wagon version follows in 2017.
By Bob Gritzinger • July 11, 2016 -
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Eaton Launches Latest-Gen eLSD
IntelliTrac, which will bow next year on a vehicle from an undisclosed full-line OEM, is not solely reserved for the motoring elite. Plenty of everyday vehicles are expected to use the technology.
By James M. Amend • July 8, 2016 -
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Real-World Tests Show PSA Cars Well Short of MPG Ratings
The worst-performing model was the diesel Citroen C3 BlueHDi 75 S&S 1.6L that recorded a true fuel economy of 47.9 mpg against the official claim of 78.3 mpg.
By Paul Myles • July 8, 2016 -
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Prius’ Best Days in Rearview Mirror?
Despite an all-new generation that debuted in January, sales of the sedan were down 10.5% through June. Are the best days behind the industry’s most popular green car?
July 7, 2016 -
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Fiat 124 Spider a Fun Ride
The automatic version is less than thrilling, but the manual-equipped drop-top 2-seater is a blast to drive, and with a base price of less than $25,000 it’s a relative bargain.
July 6, 2016 -
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Aston Martin, Red Bull Team Up on F1-Like Super Hybrid
Between 99 and 150 road-going versions of the AM-RB 001, as the new coupe is codenamed, are slated for production.
By Greg Kable • July 5, 2016 -
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Toyota C-HR Concept’s Design Language ‘Sensual Tech’
The C-HR (coupe-high rider) compact CUV unveils Toyota’s “Sensual Tech” design language combining high-technology features with what the automaker calls a “sensual and fashionable style.”
By Paul Myles • July 5, 2016 -
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Jaguar Mostly Gets It Right, But Interiors Could Use Some Polish
Interior quality is one of the most critical differentiating factors when it comes to high-priced automobiles. That trend makes Jaguar’s design decisions all the more puzzling.
By Theo Nissim • July 1, 2016 -
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Intelligent, Yes, To a Point
Mercedes bills the new E-Class as the most intelligent car in the world, a significant achievement as autonomous cars arrive. In truth, it stands as a brilliantly executed sedan best experienced from behind the steering wheel.
July 1, 2016 -
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Formula 1 Aerodynamics Designed Into U.K. Sports Car
The maker of the 500-hp Elemental Rp1 claims it is capable of generating 880 lbs. of downforce at 150 mph purely on aerodynamic design features underneath the car.
By Paul Myles • June 30, 2016 -
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Army Trucks and Michigan DOT Talk to Each Other on I-69
Four line-haul Class 8-plus-size autonomous military trucks and 20 roadside radio signals helping them communicate with their surroundings underwent successful testing along a 7-mile stretch of Michigan freeway.
By David C. Smith • June 29, 2016 -
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Oz Motoring Group Wants U.S. Dieselgate Deal Parity
CEO Michael Bradley of the Australian Automotive Assn. says Australian owners caught up in the scandal deserve better from VW than they are getting, and this could start with a goodwill payment.
By Alan Harman • June 28, 2016 -
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Connected Vehicles Ultimately a Good Thing, Says Covisint
If an automaker in partnership with a supplier using Covisint’s identity and access-management technology can detect failure patterns via examining smart-part data, then expensive and time-consuming disasters could be avoided.
June 28, 2016 -
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Mercedes Bringing Stratified-Charge V-6 to U.S.
With the new stratified-charge application, the turbocharged 3.0L V-6 will continue to employ direct fuel injection, but the injectors have been redesigned to spray under higher pressure later in the intake stroke, just before compression.
June 27, 2016 -
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Mercedes AMG Raises the Bar With New GT R
The rear-wheel-drive GT R runs the most powerful version of Mercedes-AMG’s M177 engine yet, a 585-hp 4.0L turbocharged V-8 with direct injection.
By Greg Kable • June 24, 2016 -
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GM, U.S. Navy Expand Fuel-Cell Business Case
The automaker’s fuel cell will power an unmanned undersea vehicle capable of up to 70 days under water, with greater range and endurance than a battery-powered unit.
By James M. Amend • June 23, 2016
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