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Toyota Rolls Out First Turbocharged Engine Since 1998
Toyota considers turbochargers similar to hybrid systems because they both amplify engine performance.
By Gary Witzenburg • Oct. 24, 2014 -
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Engineers Confront Pace of Change, Talent Dilemma, Experts Say
“In India, being a software engineer is cooler than being a cricket player,” says Siemens executive Stefan Jockusch.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 22, 2014 -
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Chevy Colorado, GMC Canyon Bold Move in Moribund Segment
How crazy are the product planners at General Motors to commit the automaker to a multi-million dollar re-launch of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon? Crazy like a fox, it would appear.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 20, 2014 -
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September North American Light-Vehicle Production at 15-Year High
Many automakers hit record-high September results with double-digit gains from last year.
By Erin Sunde • Oct. 16, 2014 -
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Hyundai Kia Reconsidering Diesels for U.S.
Hurdles surrounding the engine technology aren’t necessarily gone but are better understood, a senior Hyundai/Kia official says.
Oct. 13, 2014 -
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Kia Electrifies Our Soul
Kia finally gives the U.S. market a roomy, affordable EV whose adventurous exterior reflects the fun-to-drive nature beneath its sheet metal.
Oct. 13, 2014 -
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Improved Handling Makes New Mustang a True Sports Car
The ’15 Mustang’s fully independent suspension greatly improves handling – a shortcoming of previous models.
By Byron Pope • Oct. 9, 2014 -
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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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