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BMW Celebrates Centennial With Visionary Concept
BMW celebrates its centennial with the unveiling of the Vision Next 100 concept, a far-reaching view of how the German automaker anticipates technology will be integrated into future models.
By Greg Kable • March 7, 2016 -
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Trinidad & Tobago Warms to Compressed Natural Gas
Fuel subsidies for premium gasoline and diesel are being cut as part of Trinidad & Tobago’s drive to promote switching to CNG. The Caribbean country is a major natural-gas producer, having proven reserves of 25.2 trillion cu.-ft.
By Andrew Burnyeat • March 7, 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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’16 Chevy Malibu Modern Family 4-Door
After several years of missteps for a long list of both objective and subjective reasons, the second-best selling Chevy car rights the wrongs of the recent past and hits all the high notes.
By James M. Amend • March 7, 2016 -
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Mazda Diesel Moving in Japan, Export Markets
There’s still no indication Mazda will follow through on original plans to sell its Skyactiv diesel in North America, but an executive says the automaker remains committed to the engine.
By Roger Schreffler • March 4, 2016 -
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U.K. Insurers Tout Autonomous Emergency Braking
Supporters say the simplest form of AEB sensor, enabling a Lidar-based system found on the likes of the Volvo V40 and Mazda3, could cost manufacturers as little as £40. More advanced systems could cost no more than £200.
By Alan Harman • March 3, 2016 -
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Electric Turbo, 48V Electrics Onboard New Audi SQ7
The performance-minded CUV’s new diesel engine employs two exhaust-gas-driven turbochargers and a separate electrically driven compressor to give the driver full torque the instant the accelerator is pressed.
By Greg Kable • March 3, 2016 -
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Pininfarina Fuel-Cell Concept Runs in Fast Company
Pininfarina introduces the hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered H2 SPEED Concept, a high-performance GT vehicle designed and engineered for “fun on the track.ˮ It’s a sports car for buyers for whom environmental awareness and social acceptance is an issue.
By Giancarlo Perini • March 2, 2016 -
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Infiniti Aims at BMW With Expanded Q50 Lineup
The Nissan luxury brand will offer four powertrain choices, up from two, in its compact-sport-sedan lineup in the U.S.
Feb. 29, 2016 -
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Big Trucks Dominate List of Long-Lasting Vehicles
Only one car makes the top 10.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 26, 2016 -
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Hyundai to Show Full Range of Ioniq at Geneva
The global sales target for the EV version has not been revealed, but Hyundai reportedly is eyeing volume of just 4,000 units this year in Korea.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 25, 2016 -
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Ultra-Luxury SUV Meets Dune-Buggy Set
Bentley was determined to make its ultra-lux Bentayga more than just a pretty SUV.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 24, 2016 -
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Diesel Reigns in Korea as Volkswagen Scandal Ebbs
VW Korea sales plunged 67.4% in October to just 947 vehicles compared with 2,901 in September. But it and sister company Audi Korea countered with a spurt of promotions, and November sales shot up to a record single-month high of 4,517.
By Vince Courtenay • Feb. 24, 2016 -
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Industry Irked as Oz Allows Personal Vehicle Imports
Consumers personally will be allowed import a new car from another country with vehicle standards comparable to Australia’s, up to once every two years.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 23, 2016 -
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Most Disruptive Powertrain Gets Even Better
Chevrolet’s electrified vehicle engineers redesigned the ’16 Volt and its entire Voltec powertrain.
By Gary Witzenburg • Feb. 22, 2016 -
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Honda’s Civic Disobedience: Bucking U.S. Coupe Market Trend
The Civic coupe is one of the last of a dying breed. But the automaker says the car is one of the best at bringing new buyers into the brand. It’s good looking and relatively fun to drive too.
By David Zoia Editor • Feb. 22, 2016 -
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Acura Designer: Buttons Like a Cassette Player
Are the physical ways to control the features of a vehicle passé? Yes, says Dave Marek, but they won’t be going away too soon.
Feb. 19, 2016 -
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Surging Trucks Prompt $148M GM Engine Investment
A rebounding economy and low gasoline prices have fueled truck sales in the U.S., sending overall demand up 12.7% last year to 9.9 million units, according to WardsAuto data.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 18, 2016 -
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Lexus Debuts Sporty LC 500h Hybrid
Toyota’s luxury division says the LC 500h drivetrain relies on a 3.5L gasoline V-6, a powerful electric motor and a 44.6-kW lithium-ion battery pack paired with a 4-speed automatic gearbox mounted at the rear of the hybrid transmission.
Feb. 18, 2016 -
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GM Powertrain Name Change Sets Precedence
The switch to GM Global Propulsion Systems exemplifies an industry undergoing tremendous transformation, driven by heightened regulatory demands and a splintering of traditional vehicle segments.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 17, 2016 -
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GM Says FCEVs Developing Too Quickly for Production
The automaker has reservations about launching a production FCEV without a robust public refueling infrastructure. But do not mistake reluctance for complacency, GM’s fuel-cell chief says.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 17, 2016 -
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Vietnam On Board With EU Vehicle Rules in Trade Deal
“The agreement will unlock a market with huge potential for EU firms,” Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom says. “Vietnam is a fast-growing economy of more than 90 million consumers with a growing middle class and a young and dynamic workforce.”
By Keith Nuthall • Feb. 12, 2016 -
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Nissan Launches Revamped Armada Just in Time for Fuel-Price Trough
Low gas prices helped prompt the decision to upgrade the Armada, with the automaker saying that the sharp decline in fuel prices has kept consumer interest alive among those needing a large SUV to haul people and their stuff and to tow heavy loads.
By Jim Mateja • Feb. 10, 2016 -
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Eight U.K. Cities Share Millions for EV Incentives
Initiatives proposed by the Go Ultra Low cities are aimed at raising plug-in car numbers in the UK by about 100,000 by 2020.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 10, 2016 -
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Elantra: Good Guts, Underwhelming Appearance
Improved ride and handling, powertrains and comfort are sullied by a lack of design flair, inside and out.
Feb. 10, 2016 -
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Buick’s Drop-Top Cascada Wears Brand’s Halo
Buick brings back a convertible for the first time in 25 years and it’s a good one, based on the Opel Cascada engineered in Europe and powered by a punchy 1.6L turbo I-4.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 5, 2016
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