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Ford GT350 5.2L a Road Map for Future Engines
“Ford Performance now is considered an innovation laboratory for all of Ford Motor,” says Chief Engineer Jamal Hameedi.
By Byron Pope • June 4, 2015 -
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Fighter Jets Inspired ’16 Nissan Maxima
As part of creating the eighth-generation sedan, a Nissan crew spent quality time with the Blue Angels jet-fighter air-show team.
By Steve Finlay • June 3, 2015 -
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New Software for Car Dealers Tracks, Corrects Recall Info
AutoAp says it found lots of errors in a government database.
By Steve Finlay • June 3, 2015 -
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Mitsubishi Electric Amps Up Infotainment, ANC Offerings
The latest-generation FLEXConnect.IVI system combines swipe and touchscreen technologies and unites longtime-separately functioning screens into a single processor.
By James M. Amend • June 2, 2015 -
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Malaysian New-Vehicle Market Stumbles in April
Malaysian domestic-car sales are expected to remain weak for the next three months before making a recovery in the third quarter.
By Alan Harman • May 27, 2015 -
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Ram Ecodiesel Barely Louder Than German Luxury Cars
One key contributor to its unusual quietness is its rigid compacted graphite iron (CGI) block and bedplate. CGI typically reduces combustion noise 0.5 to 1.5 dBA vs. conventional gray iron.
By Gary Witzenburg • May 22, 2015 -
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Ford’s U.K. Engine Plant Passes Milestone
More than 700,000 engines were built at Ford’s Bridgend operation last year, 80% of which were exported.
By Alan Harman • May 21, 2015 -
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Emergency Braking Works, U.K. Accident Data Shows
An insurance group reports dramatic drops in personal-injury claims in Volkswagens equipped with the technology, which the automaker expects to expand to other models in its lineup.
By Alan Harman • May 20, 2015 -
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North American Light-Vehicle Production Hits 13-Year High in April
Two of the top manufactures saw year-over-year declines, but many automakers achieved record-high monthly results.
By Erin Sunde • May 20, 2015 -
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Honda Pilot: Great Powertrain, Compromised Interior
Honda’s 3-row CUV is all-new for ’16, but despite a more powerful V-6 and excellent automatic transmission, feels like a step backward as several interior elements are cheapened.
May 20, 2015 -
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JCI, LTU Pair Up for Battery Research
A new dynamometer at Lawrence Tech’s campus will allow students and JCI engineers to work jointly on powertrain systems, such as a new dual-voltage stop-start system coming to market in 2018.
May 20, 2015 -
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Thailand, Malaysia Charge Ahead With EV Plans
A Malaysian government official says the JV between Chinese automaker BAIC and local manufacturer Amber Dual aims to penetrate the Southeast Asian market with its population of 550 million people.
By Alan Harman • May 19, 2015 -
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’16 Cadillac ATS-V: What You See Is What You Get
The ATS-V is so thoroughly enjoyable we’re half-tempted to tell leadership at the General Motors luxury division to stop here.
By James M. Amend • May 14, 2015 -
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Interior Technology Boom Poses Satisfaction, Safety Questions
The industry already has seen failures, too. In a bid to get the latest connectivity technologies into the market, there have been stumbles as consumers were slow to master them.
By James M. Amend • May 13, 2015 -
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HUD, Virtual Reality Next Step Toward Autonomous Vehicles
Enhanced heads-up displays will allow consumers to begin to trust vehicle safety systems such as lane departure warning and automated braking, paving the way for wider acceptance of more advanced autonomous-vehicle technology.
By David Zoia Editor • May 13, 2015 -
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Electrification Move May Point Toward Another Win for CPT
The U.K.-based technology developer believes 48 volts is the sweet spot for its advanced stop-start system, which it says now is capable of boosting fuel economy 18%, thanks to some recent software tweaks.
By David Zoia Editor • May 8, 2015 -
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2015 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Quick Hits
A concise summation of all 42 interiors evaluated as part of the 2015 competition. Many of these comments are taken directly from score sheets submitted by WardsAuto editors. Prices listed are sticker.
May 7, 2015 -
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Why Audi No Longer Rules Luxury Interiors
We think this chapter of Audi’s dominance peaked in 2011 and 2012, when the magnificent A8 and A7 were named Ward’s 10 Best Interiors.
May 6, 2015 -
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April U.S. Light-Vehicle Inventory Steady
Holding steady, April inventory still below the level needed to support a strong spring selling season.
By Al Binder • May 4, 2015 -
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Honda HR-V: Generous Interior Space Trumps So-So Powertrain
Honda’s newest CUV, the HR-V, should benefit greatly from the reputation the automaker has established with its CR-V, the best-selling midsize CUV in the U.S.
May 1, 2015 -
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Toyota Interiors: They’re Getting There
Models tested this year show Toyota a step behind rivals when it comes to lovely interiors, with the Lexus RC 350 coupe narrowly missing the 2015 list.
May 1, 2015 -
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Ford F-150 King Ranch Interior Combines Luxury, Utility
The overall execution of the interior is unlike some high-end pickups, many of which seem to have luxury trappings added on rather than flawlessly integrated.
By Byron Pope • April 29, 2015 -
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Incentives Designed to Jump-Start Korean EV Market
Incentives for 3,090 EVs are available this year. When added to the 3,014 EVs registered nationwide at the end of 2014, plus the 10,000 proposed new incentives, the government calculates more than 16,000 EVs will be on Korean roads by the end of 2016.
By Vince Courtenay • April 29, 2015 -
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Chrysler 300 Interior Bowls Over Competition
Making big sedans relevant again, the refreshed Chrysler 300 carries over many of the styling cues, inside and out, that have made it a perennial contender, while integrating a number of meaningful improvements.
April 28, 2015 -
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Hybrids, EVs Shine in U.K. Owner-Satisfaction Survey
The Lexus IS takes the No.1 slot with a satisfaction rating of 93.96%, ending the Skoda Yeti’s 3-year stint at the top of the survey. Three-quarters of all Lexus IS owners who responded own the eco-friendly hybrid version.
By Alan Harman • April 27, 2015
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