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Autonomous Cars Will Need Ethics, Morals and NASCAR Mode
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.Imagine you’re riding in an autonomous car down a narrow 2-lane road with a double-yellow center line. Suddenly you come upon a stalled car ...
By Drew Winter • July 9, 2015 -
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Electric Axle Business Spinning Up for GKN
As automakers maximize the potential of vehicle platforms, a GKN executive says the electric rear axle is a simple way to convert a front-drive architecture to a fuel-saving hybrid that also enables AWD when necessary.
July 9, 2015 -
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Powertrain Tech Dominated This Year’s JSAE
New engines from Toyota and Honda, transmissions from Aisin and hybrid systems from several suppliers were among the highlights from the Japan exhibition.
By Roger Schreffler • July 8, 2015 -
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Thai Duramax Diesels Bound for North America
Engine shipments to North America from Rayong, Thailand, will start in the third quarter. Installation in the Colorado and Canyon at GM’s plant in Wentzville, MO, will begin later this fall.
By Alan Harman • July 6, 2015 -
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FCA Defends Ram Diesel Take-Rate
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.At last week’s ride-and-drive media event in Milford, MI, to spotlight the new 2.8L diesel 4-cyl. coming to the U.S. in the Chevrolet Colora...
By Tom Murphy • July 2, 2015 -
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Mahle Range Extender Engine Takes Cues From GPS
Mahle’s Energy Management Control system uses GPS data to “read” a known route and coordinate electric and ICE power so most of the EREV’s battery charge has been depleted when it arrives at its destination.
July 2, 2015 -
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California Incentives to Put EVs, PHEVs in Hands of Low-Income Buyers
Should a potential car buyer qualify for the maximum amount of state funding available, he or she conceivably could end up driving off with a free EV.
By Erik Derr 1 • July 2, 2015 -
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Nissan Murano - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 13, 2015 in Detroit, MI. WardsA...
June 30, 2015 -
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Mercedes-Benz C400 - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 13, 2015 in Detroit, MI. WardsA...
June 30, 2015 -
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Mazda 6 Grand Touring - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 13, 2015 in Detroit, MI. WardsA...
June 30, 2015 -
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Kia Sedona - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 13, 2015 in Detroit, MI. WardsA...
June 30, 2015 -
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Jeep Renegade Limited - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 13, 2015 in Detroit, MI. WardsA...
June 30, 2015 -
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Honda Fit - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 13, 2015 in Detroit, MI. WardsA...
June 30, 2015 -
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GMC Canyon - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 21, 2014 in Dearborn, MI. Wards...
June 30, 2015 -
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Ford F-150 King Ranch - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 13, 2015 in Detroit, MI. WardsA...
June 30, 2015 -
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BMW i3 - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 13, 2015 in Detroit, MI. WardsA...
June 30, 2015 -
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Chrysler 300C - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 13, 2015 in Detroit, MI. WardsA...
June 30, 2015 -
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VQ Engine Family Branches Out
Nissan’s VQ V-6, lauded since it came to the U.S. in 1994, has been heavily revised for the all-new Maxima sedan arriving now in showrooms. The automaker calls the VQ all-new as well, but many of the key specs carry over.
June 30, 2015 -
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Will Hare or Tortoise Win Autonomous Car Race?
Vision Zero mandates will create the proverbial hockey stick growth chart for ADAS systems beginning this year, resulting in an $11.4 billion (€10 billion) market by 2020.
June 29, 2015 -
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New iA, iM Fresh Blood Scion Needs
New B- and C-cars have high-quality interior materials and scads of standard features most competitors lack, although their engines could benefit from more horsepower and torque.
June 29, 2015 -
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Kamaz Cuts Spare Autonomous-Truck Development
Driving the cutbacks in both investment and production is a 40% decline in year-to-date sales from like-2014.
By Eugene Gerden • June 26, 2015 -
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Good News, Bad News Underlies Obama’s Failed EV Goal
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.Beginning as a candidate in 2008 and continuing to his 2011 State of the Union address, President Barack Obama promised 1 million battery-el...
By Drew Winter • June 15, 2015 -
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Sonata Hybrid Doesn’t Raise MPG Bar, Plug-In Does
The next generation of Hyundai’s midsize hybrid sedan is just on par with the Ford Fusion and Toyota Camry, and underperforms the Honda Accord. The plug-in, thanks to its class-leading range, is a winner.
June 10, 2015 -
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Kwid’s Modular Architecture Tailored to India Market
The alliance introduced its CFA architecture in 2013 with the all-new ’14 Nissan Rogue CUV. It and other CFA models are sold in developed markets, but CMF-A designates affordable vehicles destined for emerging markets such as India.
By Sudhakar Shah • June 9, 2015 -
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Fiat 500X Right Car at Right Time
The Fiat 500X CUV is tailored toward U.S. consumers and resides in a segment expected to grow markedly over the next several years.
By Byron Pope • June 8, 2015
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