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Chevy Spark EV Hardly Weird Alternative in Progressive Portland
The Spark EV is attractive, roomy, and a delight to drive with sporty tuning and high-tech and helpful EV functions. Inexpensive infotainment choices are the icing on the cake.
By James M. Amend • Oct. 2, 2013 -
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Panasonic Grows Lithium-Ion Battery Business for EVs
The electronics giant is attempting to shed its financial problems of recent years and expand sales in growing industries such as power for EVs, in-vehicle cameras and infotainment.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • Sept. 25, 2013 -
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Range Rover Sport Stands Out in Luxury CUV Segment
In a world where even the most sophisticated CUVs are starting to resemble minivans, the Range Rover Sport is happy to crawl over boulders, wallow in mud or wade through the country club pool if necessary.
Sept. 24, 2013 -
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’14 Chevy Corvette Stingray Modern Spin on Mystical Past
As a product of plastic, rubber and metal goes, the Corvette over the years has been nothing short of magical and the latest iteration easily stands as the most bewitching yet.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 20, 2013 -
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Jaguar Designers, Engineers Share Stake in C-X17 Architecture
For engineers, the show car is a tool to test the limits of its new highly advanced modular aluminum platform. For designers, the concept is meant to determine whether traditional Jaguar patrons will accept a CUV.
By Giancarlo Perini • Sept. 13, 2013 -
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E Is for Eco-Class
The Mercedes E250, with an impressive and efficient 2.1L diesel 4-cyl., represents the new entry model for the E-Class range and dispels the myth that diesel carries a hefty price premium.
Sept. 12, 2013 -
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GM Tonawanda Engine Plant Automation Defies Conventions
The factory’s cutting-edge automation has not displaced any workers. In fact, the level of automation has declined and the degree of hands-on manufacturing has increased.
By James M. Amend • Sept. 9, 2013 -
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The Most Comfortable Car Seats in the World
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.Mercedes-Benz boasts the new ’14 S-Class sedan is the “best car in the world.” Competitors no doubt will disagree, but the claim the new Mer...
By Drew Winter • Sept. 6, 2013 -
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Smart Electric Drive Fails to Hold a Charge
Daimler’s minicar, already an also-ran, sparks little inspiration in an EV market that is growing despite a dearth of exciting vehicles.
By Aaron Foley • Sept. 4, 2013 -
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Dart GT Lives Up to Everything But Its Name
In an increasingly competitive sport-compact scene, Chrysler’s newest entry is bound to be lost in the shuffle.
By Aaron Foley • Aug. 30, 2013 -
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Corolla Much Improved, More Competitive
More expressive styling, better interior materials and handling, and good fuel economy make Toyota's next-gen compact sedan a winner.
Aug. 27, 2013 -
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’14 Buick LaCrosse Receives All the Right Tweaks
The single greatest addition for ’14 is the newly available “Ultra-Luxury Interior” that pushes the boundaries of color and trim execution in the large-premium-sedan segment.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 23, 2013 -
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GM Hires Delphi Executive to Lead Auto Maker’s Powertrain Unit
Steve Kiefer takes over for Sam Winegarden, a longtime GM Powertrain engineer and executive who was fired last month over so-called “irregularities” in emissions testing on an important vehicle in India.
By James M. Amend • Aug. 19, 2013 -
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Infiniti Q50 Nice But No Big Leap Over G37
Despite minor foibles, the Q50 is a great car, but that’s no surprise. Infiniti’s main problem with the G was on the marketing side, not due to mechanical shortcomings.
Aug. 16, 2013 -
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Lincoln to Offer Black Label Specialized Interiors
Ford’s luxury division will offer three uplevel interior trims, called “Center Stage,” “Indulgence” and “Modern Heritage.”
By Byron Pope • Aug. 15, 2013 -
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Nissan Versa Note Offers Affordability With Little Sacrifice
Hatchback achieves 40 mpg on the highway due to powertrain and aerodynamic improvements over predecessor.
By Byron Pope • Aug. 14, 2013 -
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Light-Duty Diesels Ready for Prime Time
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.It’s taken a few decades, but the planets finally have aligned properly for light-duty diesels to see mainstream success in the U.S.It has n...
By Drew Winter • Aug. 12, 2013 -
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Mercedes Circles Wagons With New E-Class
The new ’14 E350 sport wagon is an intimidating hauler that proves to be just as agile as it is luxurious.
By Aaron Foley • Aug. 12, 2013 -
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Chrysler’s New MultiAir II Engine Put to Test
The latest co-developed powerplant between Fiat and the American auto maker, a 2.4L 4-cyl., will be used in the Dodge Dart GT and Jeep Cherokee.
By Aaron Foley • Aug. 12, 2013 -
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Chrysler Boosts Tigershark Production at Engine Plants
The auto maker is investing $52 million at two Michigan factories to expand output of the expanding engine family, which powers the Dodge Dart and Jeep Cherokee.
By WardsAuto Staff • Aug. 8, 2013 -
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Mazda to Add Engine Machining Facility to Mexican Plant
Mazda, and its JV partner Sumitomo, is investing $120 million for the engine factory, which will employ about 100 people.
By WardsAuto Staff • Aug. 8, 2013 -
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Automotive Electronics Moving at Lightning Speed
Transformations will occur in the major categories of vehicle components and systems, a strategist from auto supplier Dana says.
By Steve Finlay • Aug. 7, 2013 -
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Eaton Sees Supercharger, Valve Business Growing
One of Eaton’s hottest products now is lightweight, hollow engine valves. While not a new concept, they help optimize combustion and the operation of today’s sophisticated valve trains.
Aug. 7, 2013 -
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VW Details New Diesel Engine for 2014
The new engine is part of Volkswagen’s strategy to commonize emissions systems as much as possible throughout the world.
Aug. 6, 2013 -
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Visionary Sees Smartphone Pedestrian-Warning System, Wireless EV Charging
Qualcomm’s Chris Borroni-Bird wants to equip smartphones with warning systems that would alert people if they were about to walk into the path of a moving vehicle or put themselves in imminent danger as a pedestrian.
By Steve Finlay • Aug. 6, 2013
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