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Shedding Light on Future Automotive Illumination
Interior illumination is headed for big changes as new concepts and materials allow application of lighting to create mood, communicate information and enhance safety.
By Bob Gritzinger • May 11, 2016 -
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Downturn, Disruptors to Pressure Supply Chain
Speed, innovation and flexibility will be required as suppliers look to meet rapid changes in the automotive sector and survive the next downturn, industry insiders say.
By David Zoia Editor • May 11, 2016 -
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Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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Designing for Fun, Flexibility Seen as Light-Truck Trend
Unique audio systems, flexible, elder-friendly features are envisioned for the light-truck interiors of tomorrow.
May 11, 2016 -
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New York Move Paying Off, Cadillac Design Chief Says
In an address to the WardsAuto Interiors Conference, Cadillac’s Andrew Smith says connectivity will compel designers to think differently about innovation.
By James M. Amend • May 11, 2016 -
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Coffee, Denim-Based Composites Could Be Visible In Your Next Interior
Materials that are sustainable, low-emission and lightweight will be the focus on automotive interiors going forward, say panelists.
May 11, 2016 -
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Lectra Aims to Disrupt Auto Leather Value Chain
About 80% of fabric car seats are cut using advanced digital cutting processes, but 90% of leather seats still are cut using physical roller presses.
May 11, 2016 -
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2016 Wards 10 Best Interiors Quick Hits
A summation of all 47 interiors evaluated in the 2016 competition. Many of these comments are taken directly from score sheets submitted by WardsAuto editors. Prices listed are sticker.
May 10, 2016 -
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Bosch Adds Fuel Injectors to Thai Product Portfolio
The factory will apply Bosch’s proprietary injection technology and feature electronically controlled material flow, automated end-of-line testing and parts calibration.
By Alan Harman • May 10, 2016 -
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Cactus Inspires Potential Fuel-Cell Improvement
The scientists say the cactus-mimicking membrane can keep fuel cells hydrated without the need for bulky external humidifier equipment and can make the fuel cells up to four times as efficient in hot and dry conditions.
By Alan Harman • May 10, 2016 -
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Nissan’s Tweener Truck Gets V-8 Gas Power
Nissan’s Titan XD pickup grows its “whitespace” by adding a gasoline V-8 to the mix for its tweener 5/8-ton truck. The engine, shared with Infiniti, features advanced valve controls and direct injection.
By Bob Gritzinger • May 9, 2016 -
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Porsche Slates New V-8 for Panamera, Cayenne Turbos
The 4.0L unit, which will migrate to other Volkswagen Group models from Audi, Bentley and Lamborghini, forms part of a range of new modular V-6 and V-8 gasoline engines jointly developed by Porsche and Audi.
By Greg Kable • May 6, 2016 -
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Volvo XC90: Judging for 2016 Wards 10 Best Interiors
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.TRANSCRIPTVolvo has built its brand identity around safety and occupant protection, having pioneered the 3-point seatbelt in 1959.But the al...
May 6, 2016 -
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XC90 Cabin Delivers Hypnotic Beauty
Volvo layers up the 7-passenger XC90 with smart safety features such as ergonomic and orthopedic seats designed to prevent back injuries if the vehicle is headed into a ditch. This crisply styled interior is highly intelligent and surprisingly clean.
May 6, 2016 -
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Nissan Maxima: Judging for 2016 Wards 10 Best Interiors
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.TRANSCRIPTA beauty of form meets the wonders of function inside the Nissan Maxima, one of our Wards 10 Best Interiors winners. Nissan design...
May 5, 2016 -
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Up, Up and Away for Maxima
Quality materials, smart styling and exquisite craftsmanship take Nissan’s flagship sedan to soaring levels.
By Steve Finlay • May 5, 2016 -
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Ford Touts Second-Gen EcoBoost V-6, 10-Speed Trans for ’17 F-150
Ford adds a new 10-speed transmission and heavily reworked turbo V-6 to its aluminum-bodied F-150 pickup when the ’17 model arrives this fall. Efficiency, capability and weight savings are paramount.
By Bob Gritzinger • May 4, 2016 -
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Mercedes GLC: Judging for 2016 Wards 10 Best Interiors
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.TRANSCRIPTWhen Mercedes decided to rejigger the nomenclature of its cross-utility vehicles, it did more than rearrange a few letters on the ...
May 4, 2016 -
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Mercedes GLC Nails It
The interior of the moderately priced CUV simply oozes quality. Its finely crafted seats, wood and metal trim and upscale headliner make the cabin an inviting place to be, and its intuitive human-machine interface perfectly bridges the gap between man and machine.
By David Zoia Editor • May 4, 2016 -
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BMW 7-Series: Judging for 2016 Wards 10 Best Interiors
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.We have to admit we were among the skeptics when we first heard of BMW’s industry-first gesture controls.But after just a few minutes of poi...
May 3, 2016 -
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Lexus RX: Judging for 2016 Wards 10 Best Interiors
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 Much like it has done with exterior design, Lexus has given its interiors an extreme makeover, too.The RX CUV, all new for ’16, i...
May 3, 2016 -
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Lexus RX: Great Materials, Great Value
Our judges’ socks are knocked off by the ’16 RX 350’s lovely mix of materials and fantastic content, all for a relatively reasonable price.
May 3, 2016 -
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Honda Civic: Interior Redemption
The 10th-generation Honda Civic makes us forget all about the disappointing ninth-gen model’s interior, thanks to upmarket materials and style not normally found in a C-car.
May 2, 2016 -
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BMW Adds New Range-Boosting Battery Option to i3
The automaker claims the i3’s new 94Ah battery option will extend the plug-in electric vehicle’s overall range up to 68 miles, or more than 50%, to 186 miles on the European test procedure. Adding it to the optional range-extender unit stretches overall range to up to 305 miles.
By Greg Kable • May 1, 2016 -
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VW Unveils New 1.5L Gasoline Engine
Known under the internal codename EA211 TSI Evo, the new powerplant is a derivative of Volkswagen’s existing 1.4L gasoline engine and will make its production debut in the facelifted seventh-generation Golf due later this year.
By Greg Kable • April 29, 2016 -
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Mitsubishi Passes U.S. Muster in Fuel-Economy Flap
Under fire in Japan for overstating fuel-economy claims, the automaker reports an internal audit of ’13 through ’17 model-year vehicles sold in the U.S. confirms previously submitted data to the Environmental Protection Agency was accurate.
By Roger Schreffler • April 29, 2016
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