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BMW Concept Advances Toward Autonomous Driving
At the heart of the conceptual interior fitted to the i Vision Future Interaction is BMW’s next-generation head-up display technology. The heavily reconfigured unit is supported by a contemporary 3-D digital instrument display.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 5, 2016 -
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2016 Winner: Ford 5.2L DOHC V-8
Ford dismantled a perfectly good 5.0L V-8 and put it back together with more displacement, less friction and weight, a volumetric efficiency of 110%, higher compression, 100 more horsepower and the ability to spin at a jaw-dropping 8,250 rpm without forced induction.
Jan. 5, 2016 -
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2016 Winner: GM 1.5L DOHC 4-cyl./120-kW Drive Motor
The Voltec propulsion system already was one of the most innovative powertrains ever mass produced. Now GM has made it significantly better in every way. There was no way we could not put it on the list this year.
Jan. 5, 2016 -
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European LV Emissions Down, Fuel Efficiency Up
BMW, Mercedes and Audi all achieved 45 mpg in 2014, while Peugeot and Renault improved to 53.5 mpg and 52 mpg, respectively. BMW showed the biggest improvement over 2004, 34%, followed by Mercedes (32%) and Peugeot (28%).
By Roger Schreffler • Jan. 5, 2016 -
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Very Good Year for Powertrains
When an editor lobbies for the powertrain that scores dead last in our competition (and shall remain nameless), it speaks volumes about the progressive leaps being achieved in noise attenuation, power delivery and drivability.
Jan. 4, 2016 -
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Land Rover Adds Diesel to Boost Range Rover in U.S.
The already capable and luxurious Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SUVs get turbodiesel V-6 power for the ’16 model year. Significant upgrades help meet stringent U.S. emissions limits.
By Bob Gritzinger • Dec. 28, 2015 -
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2016 Wards 10 Best Engines Test Drive: Chevy Malibu v. Honda Civic
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.TRANSCRIPTSmall 4-cyl. turbocharged engines are all the rage, and General Motors and Honda offer up two that go head to head in this year’s ...
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U.K. Extends Subsidies for Buyers of Greenest Cars
The government says extension of the grant program at least through March 2018 will benefit more than 100,000 people, double the number who have claimed the grant since 2011.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 23, 2015 -
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Honda Powertrain Overhaul Targets Weight, Emissions
“China will adopt some of the world’s most stringent regulations in terms of fuel economy,” Honda automotive R&D chief Keiji Ohtsu says. “In 2025, we don’t expect to be able to sell conventional internal-combustion engines, meaning we will be selling mostly hybrids including plug-in types.”
By Roger Schreffler • Dec. 22, 2015 -
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Tiny Turbos, Big-Displacement Mills Bookend GM’s 10 Best Engines Showcase
WardsAuto editors evaluated a wide-ranging field of seven GM powertrains, from the second-generation Volt range-extended electric propulsion system to the Cadillac ATS-V. Two make the cut, but close contenders abound.
By Bob Gritzinger • Dec. 18, 2015 -
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GM: Pump Prices No Pitfall for Chevy Malibu Hybrid
The popularity of hybrids has dipped alongside pump prices, slumping 17.4% so far this year to 345,739 from 418,551, WardsAuto data shows.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 17, 2015 -
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Pickups Carrying Load for Embattled Diesel Power
With improved fuel economy taking the edge off the diesel price premium, and the brawn Americans need, or at least want to project, look for the U.S. pickup segment to burn more oil than ever.
Dec. 16, 2015 -
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Two Flavors of Twin-Turbo V-6 Due in Refreshed Infiniti Q50
The more powerful version of the engine hits 400 hp at 6,400 rpm and 350 lb.-ft. (475 Nm) of torque at from 1,600-5,200 rpm.
Dec. 15, 2015 -
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Delphi Says Regulations Will Drive Automakers to 48V Electrical Systems
The electronics supplier also sees demand for autonomous-vehicle technologies, but says a fully self-driving car isn’t needed to achieve most of the sought-after safety benefits.
By David Zoia Editor • Dec. 15, 2015 -
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Ford Earmarks $4.5 Billion for Electrified Vehicles, Steps Up UX Efforts
The outlay includes a next-gen Focus Electric featuring fast-charging capability and stepped-up interaction with the driver.
By WardsAuto Staff • Dec. 10, 2015 -
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Electrics Charge Up 10 Best Engines List
For the first time, three electrics make the Wards 10 Best Engines list. BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Nissan, Subaru, Toyota and Volvo will be honored Jan. 13 at a ceremony in Detroit. GM is the only automaker to win two awards.
Dec. 10, 2015 -
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U.K. Police Purchasing 2,000-Plus Vauxhall Vehicles
The General Motors subsidiary says the 2-year, multimillion-dollar contract includes Astra, Corsa and Insignia cars and British-built Vivaro vans, as well as six fire and rescue-services vehicles.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 10, 2015 -
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U.K. Industry Group Says More EV Technicians Needed
Institute of the Motor Industry CEO Steve Nash says with the government goal of all new cars in Britain being electric by 2040 the current rate of skills development will not meet consumer demand.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 9, 2015 -
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The Greener, Meaner Prius
It’s more fuel-efficient, predictably, but will non-Prius owners cotton to its new, more menacing appearance?
Dec. 8, 2015 -
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Volkswagen Scandal Fuels LPG Interest in U.K.
Autogas says the number of individual drivers and fleet operators indicating interest in converting their cars to run on LPG since the VW scandal broke has more than doubled the normal monthly volume.
By Alan Harman • Dec. 7, 2015 -
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Flagship Volvo S90 Sedan to Debut in Detroit
Volvo reveals its all-new ’17 S90 sedan at the Detroit auto show. The flagship 4-door shares architecture and powertrains with the popular ’16 XC90, including an optional 407-hp hybrid drive system.
By Bob Gritzinger • Dec. 4, 2015 -
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2016 Wards 10 Best Engines Test Drive: Honda Civic
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:Of the 31 contenders in the 2016 Wards 10 Best Engines competition, only two are naturally aspirated inline-4s working free of hy...
Dec. 4, 2015 -
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Focus RS Nears Production Starting Line
Ford launches the ’16 Focus RS this spring, featuring a turbocharged 2.3L I-4 producing 350 hp and 350 lb.-ft. of torque. All-wheel drive is a key performance enabler.
By Bob Gritzinger • Dec. 3, 2015 -
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Tallyho Tour of Taiwan Auto-Electronics Firm
Enthusiastic CEO wants Mobiletron visitors to see it all.
By Steve Finlay • Dec. 2, 2015 -
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Emissions Testing Backlog Problematic, FCA Exec Says
FCA’s Bob Lee says OEMs may be waiting six weeks for vehicles to clear EPA certification because of a backlog caused by VW’s emissions scandal, which also triggered an internal audit at FCA. “We looked at 2 million lines of software code in the last month,” he says.
Dec. 2, 2015
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