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In Lexus Parlance, F Is for Flogging
Lexus’ new coupe, the RC, arrives with an angry double-trapezoid face, taut sheet metal, excellent chassis dynamics, bold colors and an excellent 467-hp V-8 that loves track day. This car is not a real-estate agent’s safe choice.
Jan. 29, 2015 -
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Ram CEO Says 29-MPG EcoDiesel Pickups Will Be Plentiful
Ram CEO Bob Hegbloom says consumers have been asking for the EcoDiesel engine in other body configurations.
By Byron Pope • Jan. 27, 2015 -
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North American Light Vehicle Production at 14-Year High in 2014
December output was 17.1% higher than same-month 2013, leading to 5.2% growth for all of 2014.
By Erin Sunde • Jan. 21, 2015 -
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Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2015 - Judges Discussion Part Two
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.A panel of Ward's 10 Best Engines judges discusses which engines in this year's competition didn't make it and why.
Jan. 14, 2015 -
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Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2015 - Judges Discussion Part One
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.A panel of Ward's 10 Best Engines judges discusses the winning engines in this year's competition. The final tally was 36 powertrains evalua...
Jan. 14, 2015 -
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GM’s Reuss Sees Hydrogen Fuel Cell Use Beyond Autos
“Our stack could be used in a lot of different ways,” he says of the fuel-cell technology, which in its second generation is half the size, 220 lbs. lighter and uses less than half the precious metal.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 13, 2015 -
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Mini Announces Most Powerful Production Engine
This is the first John Cooper Works model built on the front-wheel drive global architecture Mini shares with the BMW Group.
Jan. 12, 2015 -
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’16 Chevy Volt to Make 50 Miles All-Electric Range
The added all-electric range pushes the new Volt’s combined traveling distance to 420 miles from 380 miles currently. Fuel economy from the 1.5L gasoline range-extender engine rises to 41 mpg from 37 mpg.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 12, 2015 -
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Panasonic Advances With Aupeo, eCockpit, Sync
At CES, the electronics supplier is rolling out its new Aupeo customized Internet radio service and emphasizing its role in developing Ford’s third-generation Sync telematics system.
Jan. 8, 2015 -
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2015 Ward’s 10 Best Engines Quick Hits
A concise pro-and-con summation of all 37 powertrains evaluated in the 2015 competition. Many of these comments came directly from editor score sheets.
Jan. 7, 2015 -
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GM Reveals Investment in Fuel-Saving Powertrain Startup
According to Tula Technology testing, DSF has shown a fuel-efficiency improvement of up to 15% in a multi-cylinder engine compared with an engine without cylinder deactivation.
By James M. Amend • Jan. 5, 2015 -
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2015 Winner: Ram 3.0L EcoDiesel DOHC V-6
The Ram 1500 wins for being the first modern light-duty diesel in a fullsize pickup, whose work cycle is well suited for torque-rich combustion ignition. Filling this gaping hole in the segment clearly has paid off for Chrysler.
Jan. 2, 2015 -
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2015 Winner: Hyundai 100-kW Fuel Cell
The importance of infrastructure was vigorously debated by WardsAuto editors before accepting the vehicle for testing. We decided every important new technology does not start with a supporting infrastructure in place.
Dec. 31, 2014 -
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2015 Winner: Mini 1.5L Turbocharged DOHC 3-cyl
What most impressed WardsAuto editors is the small engine’s peppy162 lb.-ft. of torque and its deep, resonant growl during acceleration, which gives it a lot of personality.
Dec. 30, 2014 -
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Ward’s 10 Best Engines Judges Bid Fond Farewell to Audi 3.0L V-6
The engine’s exclusion is not because it no longer stacks up to the best offerings in the automotive industry, because it does, and then some.
By Byron Pope • Dec. 22, 2014 -
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Little Engines That Could
The three smallest engines we tested among 36 nominees for 2015 Ward’s 10 Best Engines earned spots on our tough-to-crack list. The nominees included 18 4-cyl. engines, and 15 of those were turbocharged.
Dec. 22, 2014 -
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Cadillac CT6 Interior Rearview Mirror to Stream Video
GM claims the mirror improves the driver’s field of vision by an estimated 300%, or roughly four times greater than a standard rearview mirror.
By James M. Amend • Dec. 18, 2014 -
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Fuel-Cell Cars: All Ramped Up With No Place to Go?
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.What good is a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle without hydrogen?The fuel-cell buzz has picked up considerably since Hyundai rolled out its Tucson...
By Jim Irwin • Dec. 18, 2014 -
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Toyota Mirai Mixed Bag
The FCV’s fun-to-drive nature is a surprise, but so is the compressor noise and limited passenger space.
Dec. 18, 2014 -
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Variety Distinguishes 2015 Ward’s 10 Best Engines
WardsAuto editors evaluated 36 all-new or improved powertrains before settling on the winners: two V-8s, a diesel V-6, three 4-cyl. turbos, two 3-cyl. turbos, a battery-electric vehicle and a hydrogen-powered fuel cell.
Dec. 10, 2014 -
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Euro Fuel-Economy, Emissions Tests Get Failing Grade
A transportation group promoting sustainable development claims the difference between real-world fuel consumption and automakers’ claims widened from 8% in 2001 to 31% in 2013 and without action is likely to exceed 50% by 2020.
By Alan Osborn • Dec. 4, 2014 -
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Coming to an EV Near You: Multi-Speed Transmissions
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.GREENVILLE, SC – There aren’t a lot of transmission options for automakers developing a new electric vehicle.In this age of 8- and 9-speed a...
By Tom Murphy • Dec. 2, 2014 -
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Volvo S60 T6 Test Drive for Ward’s 10 Best Engines of 2015
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 Volvo S60 T6 supercharged/turbocharged 2.0L 4-cyl., driven by editor Tom Murphy, is one of 37 contenders for the 2015 Ward's 10 Best Eng...
Dec. 1, 2014 -
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EVs in Contention for 10 Best Engines
Seven electrified powertrains are in the running for the 2015 Ward’s 10 Best Engines competition. In this Under the Hood installment, we look at the Fiat 500e, Kia Soul, VW e-Golf and BMW i3 EVs, as well as the extended-range i3.
Nov. 26, 2014 -
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Next Chip in CO2 Credit Game
In 2017, California’s emissions rules will change and FCVs will carry the traveling credits automakers use to remain 50-state compliant. The rule change could lead to a shift in OEM capital investment.
By James M. Amend • Nov. 24, 2014
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