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New Small Engines, 48V Mild Hybrids on Way From Fiat Chrysler
The new engines are expected to meet growing demand for small-displacement powerplants, with 4-cyl. engines expected to account for 48% of the automaker’s North American vehicle sales in 2018.
By David Zoia Editor • May 6, 2014 -
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2014 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Quick Hits
A concise summation of all 41 interiors evaluated as part of the 2014 competition. Many of these comments are taken directly from score sheets submitted by WardsAuto editors. Prices listed are sticker.
May 5, 2014 -
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April U.S. Light-Vehicle Fuel Economy Maintains Year Average
Asian automakers posted a record high, but the Detroit Three brought the average back down.
By Erin Sunde • May 5, 2014 -
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Volkswagen GTI Interior Detail-Driven
The latest installment in our series on 2014 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors highlights the Volkswagen GTI, a hot hatch that combines craftsmanship and attention to detail in one of the finest cabins available in the C-segment.
By Byron Pope • April 29, 2014 -
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Hyundai Comes Into Own With Genesis
Hyundai gives the second-generation Genesis a unique, if polarizing, face, and furthers the sedan’s reputation for being the best-for-the-buck entry in the Mid-Large Luxury segment.
April 28, 2014 -
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Kia Sells Its Soul for Best Interior
The latest installment in our series on 2014 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors winners takes a look at the ’14 Kia Soul, the boldest and perhaps most bang-for-the-buck interior we’ve tested.
April 25, 2014 -
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Car Buyers Becoming Less Interested in Test Drives
Traditional sales training stresses the importance of demo drives, but buyers take fewer of them, according to a new study.
By Steve Finlay • April 23, 2014 -
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Smart Corvette Interior No Longer Second Fiddle
The latest installment in our series on 2014 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors winners takes a look at how the Chevy Corvette Stingray ups its game to challenge the segment’s big-ticket rivals.
By James M. Amend • April 23, 2014 -
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GM Reorganizes Global Engineering Unit in Response to Recall
The reorganization shakes up the management ranks, with the promotion of two engineering executives to head the units and the retirement of another longtime engineering leader.
By James M. Amend • April 22, 2014 -
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North American Light Vehicle Production Up 7.9% in March
Several automakers, including Toyota, Kia and Nissan, recorded best-ever March results.
By Erin Sunde • April 21, 2014 -
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Equus Interior Nothing Short of Brilliant
This first installment in our series on 2014 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors winners explores how the Hyundai Equus delivers premium features and outstanding comfort while staring down German and Japanese luxury rivals priced considerably higher.
By David Zoia Editor • April 21, 2014 -
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Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Animation
CLICK HERE to view an interactive peek at the winners the 2014 Wards 10 Best Interiors.
April 21, 2014 -
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Taiwan Keeps Plugging In EV Market
Without homegrown automakers that compete on a world stage, how can a nation barely larger than Rhode Island become a world leader in a sector that is struggling to gain a foothold in other mature vehicle markets, such as the U.S.?
April 11, 2014 -
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Downsized Engines Leading to Increased NVH Issues
Active-noise control is a technology increasingly being employed by automakers to address NVH issues.
By Byron Pope • April 11, 2014 -
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From Kia to Rolls-Royce, Interiors Honored
Culled from a pool of 41 new or redesigned vehicles, the 2014 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors represent a broad swath of cars and utility vehicles available in the U.S.
April 10, 2014 -
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WardsAuto Names 2014 Design Competition Finalists
The student projects, currently on display at WardsAuto booth 1209 at the SAE World Congress, also will be on exhibit at the WardsAuto Interiors conference May 21 at The Henry hotel in Dearborn, MI.
April 9, 2014 -
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SAE Powertrain Panel: Higher-Octane Gas Could Improve Fuel Economy
The U.S. mandated European-style standards for ultra-low sulfur content in diesel fuel in 2007, resulting in improved diesel engines and emissions.
April 9, 2014 -
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2014 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Roundtable - Part Five
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.WardsAuto editors gather for a roundtable discussion of several vehicles vying for 2014 Ward's 10 Best Interiors honors. Vehicles discussed ...
April 9, 2014 -
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Honda Fit Goes Back to Roots
The smallest Honda, now in its third iteration, maintains its fun-to-drive character and segment-up interior, but comes in a roomier package.
April 9, 2014 -
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Luxury Vehicles Take Biggest Depreciation Hits
Of the trucks and SUVs that dominated CarGurus’ highest-value top-10 roster, eight actually showed year-over-year price increases.
By Steve Finlay • April 8, 2014 -
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’15 Chrysler 200 Light-Years Beyond Predecessor
Chrysler’s CUS-wide platform underpins the new 200, which is a good start considering the architecture also serves as the basis for the Alfa Romeo Giulia.
By Byron Pope • April 7, 2014 -
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U.S. Light Vehicles Set Fuel-Economy Record in March
Increased market share of cars and alternative-fuel vehicles brought the market average to 25.3 mpg.
By Erin Sunde • April 3, 2014 -
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Battery Experts Seek Lower Costs, Better Technology
Research analyst Cosmin Laslau notes EV maker Tesla delivered 4,900 Model S sedans and Apple sold 47.8 million iPhones worldwide in first-quarter 2013. But in terms of Li-ion battery capacity, the Model S consumed 50% more than the iPhone.
By Roger Schreffler • April 3, 2014 -
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VW Diesel Push Pays Off in March
Driven by special sales and lease deals, reduced-rate financing and a $1,000 fuel-card incentive, diesels accounted for 26.6% of VW deliveries, marking the automaker’s best March ever for TDI sales.
By David Zoia Editor • April 1, 2014 -
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Nissan Versa Note: Judging for 2014 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors
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.WardsAuto's Tom Murphy shares his thoughts on the new Nissan Versa Note, a nominee in the 2014 Ward's 10 Best Interiors competition. (See co...
April 1, 2014
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