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2016 Wards 10 Best Engines Test Drive: Nissan Maxima
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.TRANSCRIPTWe had an opportunity in early October to get behind the wheel of the ’16 Nissan Maxima for our Ward’s 10 Best Engines evaluations...
Nov. 20, 2015 -
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2016 Wards 10 Best Engines Test Drive: Mini John Cooper Works
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.TRANSCRIPTBMW is famous for smooth inline 6-cyl. engines, but Munich makes a mean 4-cyl. and sells lots of them in Europe and even the U.S. ...
Nov. 19, 2015 -
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New Engines, Sonata-Inspired Styling for Redesigned Elantra
The next generation of Hyundai’s compact sedan will be powered by a 1.4L turbocharged and direct-injected 4-cyl. or a 2.0L Atkinson-cycle 4-cyl.
Nov. 18, 2015 -
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’16 Chevy Camaro Runs With New Crowd, Sort Of
GM extinguishes the dinosaur that typified the last-generation model of the bow-tie sports coupe. A sixth go-round of the Camaro produces a lighter, faster, more refined and, dare we say, sophisticated animal.
By James M. Amend • Nov. 18, 2015 -
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Optima Still a Stunner
Kia’s Optima remains an above-average competitor in the hotly contested U.S. midsize-car segment thanks to its sharp exterior and on-road performance, although interior design and comfort is mixed.
Nov. 16, 2015 -
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BMW Shifts Gears With ’16 X1 CUV
The X1 luxury CUV gets a major overhaul for ’16, becoming the first front-drive-based model for the U.S. market wearing a BMW badge. Huge interior improvements and a powerful turbo powertrain highlight the changes.
By Bob Gritzinger • Nov. 13, 2015 -
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Diesel Colorado Pickups on Way to Dealers
GM expects the diesel to account for 10% of its midsize-truck sales, and officials aren’t too worried about cannibalizing fullsize pickup sales.
By Jim Mateja • Nov. 13, 2015 -
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China’s Adoption of Electric Vehicles Charges Ahead
EV sales in China are growing, although they represent a microscopic portion of the world’s biggest auto market. As there is little organic demand for the vehicles, the central and local governments have turned to a cornucopia of incentivizing policies to move the electric metal.
By Alysha Webb • Nov. 13, 2015 -
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Car Sharing, Autonomous Cars, No Existential Threat
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.The seasonally adjusted sales rate for U.S. light vehicles edged past 18 million in October, yet forecasters and futurists are lining up to ...
By Drew Winter • Nov. 11, 2015 -
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GM Powertrain Shows Love for 6-Pack
Three V-6s displacing 3.6L are in the hunt for 2016 Wards 10 Best Engines: the “High Feature” LGX in the Cadillac ATS, the twin-turbo LF4 in the ATS-V and the bi-fuel Chevrolet Impala, which can run on compressed natural gas.
Nov. 9, 2015 -
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10 Best Engines Field as Broad as Ever
From the pavement-shaking might of V-8s in the Ford Shelby GT350 and Nissan Titan XD to all-new versions of the Toyota Prius and Chevrolet Volt, the 2016 pool of 31 nominees for Wards 10 Best Engines reflects OEMs’ divergent powertrain strategies.
Nov. 6, 2015 -
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The Real Secret Behind Ford’s GT350 Mustang Engine
Forget flat-plane cranks – it’s a new spray-in cylinder liner that makes the ’16 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang engine really rock. Plasma Transferred Wire Arc saves weight and space, allowing displacement to grow to 5.2L.
By Bob Gritzinger • Nov. 4, 2015 -
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GM Engine Consolidation Walks Fine Line
A consolidation of engine architectures leads to broader parts and component sharing, as well as common tooling sets, which drives purchasing scale and savings.
By James M. Amend • Nov. 3, 2015 -
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Refueling Challenges Overshadow FCV’s Capability
With such extreme hurdles in the way of refueling and some Californians considering giving back their FCVs, the WardsAuto editors will have much to contemplate as we decide whether the Tucson FCV is worthy of a repeat.
Nov. 2, 2015 -
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’16 BMW 3-Series Gets Under-Hood Makeover
BMW updates its all-important 3-Series sedan for ’16, with small styling changes, significant chassis improvements and a major overhaul under the hood.
By Bob Gritzinger • Oct. 30, 2015 -
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Lexus Reveals Fuel-Cell-Powered Hint at Next LS
The concept car carries automated technology similar to that of the Mercedes S-Class and gesture controls found in the latest BMW 7-Series.
Oct. 28, 2015 -
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Japan Steps Up Engine Downsizing Pace
Toyota, Honda, Nissan, plus Japan’s smaller automakers, have a number of new smaller-displacement yet powerful engines on the way.
By Roger Schreffler • Oct. 27, 2015 -
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BorgWarner Expands Powertrain Tech Center
Vice President and Chief Technology officer Christopher Thomas says the company now is bolstering its electrification capabilities to complement its activities related to internal combustion engines.
Oct. 26, 2015 -
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German Luxury and Muscle Can Co-Exist
With a 4.0L bi-turbo V-8 packing 503 hp, the Mercedes AMG GT S is a 2-seat coupe on a mission to impress with sharp looks, an intoxicating exhaust note and a back end that breaks free with some regularity.
Oct. 26, 2015 -
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Which Vehicles, Owners in It for Long Haul
Toyotas and Hondas top the list of vehicles kept by their owners for 10 years or more.
By Steve Finlay • Oct. 26, 2015 -
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Efficient Drive-E Engines Transforming Volvo
The engine family was designed from the outset to be teamed with electrification in hybrid-electric vehicles.
By Gary Witzenburg • Oct. 26, 2015 -
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NZ Cracks Down On Bugged Vehicles
Officials are concerned by the increasing number of stink bugs found during border inspections of vehicle and part consignments arriving from the U.S.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 20, 2015 -
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Civic Duty Done: Compacts Reinvigorated
The 10th generation of Honda’s venerable C-car should be just the lifeblood the flat segment needs, with a fresh new look and great new turbo engine.
Oct. 19, 2015 -
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Civic Interior, Turbo Hard-Fought Wins as Americans Lead Development
The compact car’s interior direction was changed and its turbo engine pulled ahead, as the car’s platform for the first time was North American-led.
Oct. 16, 2015 -
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Malaysia Aims to Grow EV Charging Infrastructure
By the time the network is completed, government-owned Malaysian Green Technology aims to have 100,000 EVs, 2,000 electric buses and 100,000 electric scooters and motorcycles on Malaysian roads.
By Alan Harman • Oct. 15, 2015
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