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Toyota Tundra: 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 Toyota Tundra, a nominee in the 2014 Ward's 10 Best Interiors competition. (See comple...
March 31, 2014 -
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Lexus IS F Sport: 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 Christie Schweinsberg shares her thoughts on the new Lexus IS F sport, a nominee in the 2013 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors competiti...
March 28, 2014 -
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Generous Subsidies Generate EV Appeal in South Korea
As EV sales mount, Korea consumers will have more choices. Virtually all of the 22 car brands imported into the country offer an electrified vehicle.
By Vince Courtenay • March 28, 2014 -
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Cadillac ELR: 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 Cadillac ELR, a nominee in the 2014 Ward's 10 Best Interiors competition. (See complet...
March 27, 2014 -
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On-Vehicle Cameras Watch Out for Drivers by Watching Them
Continental shows off two systems in the works that are designed to combat driver distraction, inattentiveness and drowsiness.
By Steve Finlay • March 27, 2014 -
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BMW 3.0L Diesel Smooth, Powerful, ‘Remarkable’
BMW diesel engine chief Peter Nefischer says the N57's top design priorities were efficiency, compact packaging, low emissions and the best possible power-to-weight ratio.
By Gary Witzenburg • March 26, 2014 -
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Argentina’s New Vehicle Tax Crippling Luxury Imports
The head of an industry trade group says not a single BMW, Mercedes, Porsche or Mitsubishi has been sold in Argentina since the tax hike took effect Jan. 1.
By Jonathan Gilbert • March 24, 2014 -
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Regions Differ Markedly on Vehicles, Brands of Choice
The Midwest and South love pickup trucks, but fondness for them wanes in the Northeast.
By Steve Finlay • March 21, 2014 -
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Ram EcoDiesel Has High-Class Lineage
A pickup truck with an engine also used by Maserati has a sexy ring, no? Did we mention it was a diesel?
March 13, 2014 -
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Audi RS 7 4.0L Turbo V-8 Busts Out of Corral
This bucking bronco requires a steady hand on the reins, because he will run hard – well past the stated 174 mph top speed, according to some independent tests. From a standstill, the RS 7 can giddyup to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, or less.
March 5, 2014 -
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Experts See Autonomous-Car Revolution as Evolution
Whereas the pioneering driver-assistance technologies such as lane-keeping mainly offer safety benefits, systems now under development also feature more comfort for drivers.
By William Diem • March 5, 2014 -
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After Killing VM Motori Program, GM Takes Cadillac Diesel In-House
In Europe, diesels account for more than 50% of the powertrain mix, and without one Cadillac cannot seriously challenge leading regional luxury-vehicle makers.
By James M. Amend • March 4, 2014 -
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Infiniti Puts GT-R Engine in Eau Rouge Concept
The Nissan GT-R’s 3.8L twin-turbo V-6 is installed in Infiniti’s concept sedan, making an estimated 560 hp.
March 4, 2014 -
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Subaru Siblings on Their Own Power Trips
The main differences between the WRX and WRX STI are driving dynamics and power. Neither car is wanting, but the STI is more powerful and aggressive. It should be, because it costs about $8,000 more.
By Steve Finlay • March 3, 2014 -
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BMW 2-Series Winner of a Bimmer
The German automaker’s littlest car gets a new name, more power and more interior space, falling short only on interior design.
Feb. 28, 2014 -
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New Mini Offers Less Nostalgia, More Technology
The new Mini is a far more substantial, well-crafted and advanced vehicle than its predecessors.
Feb. 26, 2014 -
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Volvo Gets Back in Game With New S60, V60
With the S60, V60 and XC60, Volvo is introducing a new family of 4-cyl. forced-induction engines dubbed Drive-E.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 24, 2014 -
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Ford Focus Gets Facelift, New Engine
The Focus gets its first design change since 2010, when the current generation was launched as an ’11 model.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 23, 2014 -
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EVs, Plug-In Hybrids Popular in Some Places, Hard Sells Elsewhere
California dealers see a market for EVs and PHEVs, but other dealers say it’s slow going.
By Alysha Webb • Feb. 21, 2014 -
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Volvo Debuts New Drive-E Powertrains
Volvo long has mated turbochargers to inline 6-cyl. engines, but it was determined using twin turbos to make its new 4-cyl. mill produce V-8-like power was not the ideal engineering solution.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 20, 2014 -
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U.K. Adding Charge Points to Spark EV Interest
The funding for additional charging points is accompanied by a campaign by the government and automakers to debunk common myths and misconceptions that dissuade drivers from switching to electric or hybrid cars.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 19, 2014 -
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Ford Expedition Gets EcoBoost Engine, Platinum Edition
New continuously controlled damping makes Expedition the only Blue Oval-branded vehicle in the U.S. with three selectable drive modes.
By WardsAuto Staff • Feb. 19, 2014 -
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Renault Revives Rear-Mounted Powertrain in New Twingo
Renault’s Twin’Z and Twin’Run concepts have been displayed at several events since March 2013, but the successor to the 20-year-old Twingo will be revealed in its production-ready form at next month’s Geneva auto show.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 14, 2014 -
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New Turbocharged Ferrari California Headed for Geneva
The new Ferrari California T will feature a 3.8L V-8 that generates 559 hp at 7,500 rpm and peak torque of 557 lb.-ft.
By Giancarlo Perini • Feb. 13, 2014 -
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Downsized Engines Fare Poorly in J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study
The study finds a decline in quality of vehicles equipped with 4-cyl. gasoline engines and large diesel mills.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 12, 2014
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