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EPA: Most Automakers Gain in ’13 Fuel Economy
Mazda repeated from ’12 as the top manufacturer, with a fleet average of 28.1 mpg (8.4 L/100 km), up from 27.1 mpg (8.7 L/100 km).
Oct. 8, 2014 -
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Mercedes Busts Into Another New Segment With GLA
With the GLK and CLA already succeeding, it would be ill-advised to bet against Mercedes muscling into yet another new segment.
Oct. 7, 2014 -
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Hemi Hellcat Engine Fully Loaded
Chrysler engineers developing the most powerful muscle-car engine in the U.S. needed to incorporate bigger fuel lines, more cooling, a stiffer crankshaft and crushed diamonds for more friction.
Oct. 6, 2014 -
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New Diesel Jetta’s Trump Card for ’15
VWA has led the U.S. in the diesel category, where TDI take rates have hovered around 40% for the Passat sedan, 35% for the Jetta and 23% for the brand overall. So the expanded availability of the even better new 2.0L should be a hit.
By David Zoia Editor • Sept. 30, 2014 -
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Renault Eolab Concept a Fuel-Efficient Tour de Force
Volkswagen reportedly has been working on similar technology and may show off a similar concept in Paris. But Renault wants to be the first automaker to offer a B-segment compact family car that delivers 235 mpg and can carry four people.
By Giancarlo Perini • Sept. 30, 2014 -
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VW’s Featherweight Fuel Miser
VW’s third-generation EA888 I-4 is a modularized masterpiece that plays many roles well.
By Gary Witzenburg • Sept. 25, 2014 -
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Stop-Start Problems Could Put Charge Into Ultracapacitor Market
Ultracaps, long considered too costly for widespread application in light vehicles, appear to be gaining traction – albeit ever so slowly – as electrification takes hold and automakers find the technology’s advantages harder to resist.
By David Zoia Editor • Sept. 18, 2014 -
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Will Navigator Help Lincoln Find Its Way?
The refreshed Navigator comes with a stout new powertrain, advanced adaptive suspension, new seats, exterior cosmetic updates, a user-friendly interface and a leather-wrapped instrument panel with distinctive cross-stitching.
Sept. 17, 2014 -
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Range Sole Compromise With New e-Golf
Volkswagen’s first EV for the U.S. market comes with all the room, comfort and drivability of the standard Golf 5-door.
By David Zoia Editor • Sept. 4, 2014 -
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Ford Gets Rockin’ Down Highway
Ford Transit earns a standing ovation for its excellent 5-cyl. diesel engine, two wide-swinging rear doors, a side slider and a full-length vinyl floor covering that is heavy-duty, sweepable and easily cleaned.
Sept. 2, 2014 -
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TLX: Acura’s New-Old Car
The TLX is Acura’s new, technology-rich midsize sedan, but it looks a lot like the models it replaces, not a good thing when needing to stand out in a segment that is shrinking.
Aug. 29, 2014 -
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GM Confirms Cadillac SRX for Spring Hill, Adds Engine Investment to Site
GM previously announced plans to inject $350 million into the former Saturn complex to build the SRX and a second “midsize CUV,” which WardsAuto forecasts as the next GMC Acadia.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 27, 2014 -
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ATS Coupe Another Compelling Cadillac
The new 2-door variant of the brand’s midsize sport sedan is a winner, and should draw more attention to the struggling ATS lineup.
Aug. 26, 2014 -
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Virginia Tech Study Would Put Traffic Signs, Signals Inside Vehicles
The goal is for “smart” vehicles to communicate with each other and the surrounding infrastructure to prevent collisions and reduce highway congestion.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • Aug. 19, 2014 -
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Diesel-Vehicle Buyers Wronged, U.K. Newspaper Claims
The Sun accuses the government of offering incentives to diesel buyers since 2001, only to threaten them now with harsh penalties for excessive carbon-dioxide emissions.
By Alan Harman • Aug. 15, 2014 -
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Ford Hybrid Sales Bounce Back From Fuel-Economy Adjustments
Ford in 2013 and 2014 made downward fuel-economy revisions to most of its hybrid vehicles.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 15, 2014 -
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Lincoln MKC a Step in Right Direction
The all-new ’15 Lincoln MKC represents a strong entry in rapidly expanding small CUV luxury segment.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 13, 2014 -
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Fuel-Economy, Emissions Requirements Creating Hotbed for Vehicle Innovation
Our customers and end consumers will continue to require a diverse portfolio of technologies and a more dedicated application of these technologies to meet their needs.
By Karl-Heinz Bauer • Aug. 8, 2014 -
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C-Class Ready to Battle 3-Series
The new C gets two excellent new gasoline engines, more space, top-notch active-safety equipment, solid driving dynamics, an available air suspension and a spot-on interior that looks and feels truly premium.
Aug. 7, 2014 -
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GM Powertrain Chief Outlines Global Strategy
When a full-line automaker like GM sells more than 9 million vehicles around the world every year, a one-size-fits-all strategy won’t work.
Aug. 5, 2014 -
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Mercedes Diesel Does It
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.TRAVERSE CITY, MI – As I usually drive a hybrid to the Management Briefing Seminars, I jumped at the chance to pilot a highway-friendly dies...
By Christie Schweinsberg Blogger • Aug. 5, 2014 -
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July Fuel Economy Index Maintains Second-Best Score
The impact of alt-power vehicle sales gains was hampered by a market shift to heavier, less fuel-efficient segments.
By Erin Sunde • Aug. 5, 2014 -
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VW’s New 1.8L Turbo Delivers Efficiency On Road to MBS
We arrived in Traverse City with the trip computer reporting we averaged 35.2 mpg (6.68 L/100 km), just 0.8 mpg short of the official EPA number, even though the last leg of the trip has some significant hills.
Aug. 4, 2014 -
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Augmented Reality May Be Game Changer for Vehicle Interiors
“It is the first step into a new form of communication between vehicles and drivers,” says Eelco Spoelder, head of the Continental Instrumentation & Driver HMI business unit.
Aug. 4, 2014 -
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Ford SuperDuty May Get Higher Trim Level
Ford marketing manager Doug Scott says some Super Duty customers may want a trim level above the current top-of-the-line Platinum series.
By Byron Pope • July 28, 2014
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