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Electric Vehicles Not Sustainable
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.Several issues have come to light recently that call into question the environmental benefits of electric vehicles. It’s all got to do with ...
By John McElroy 1 • June 24, 2013 -
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North American Light-Vehicle Production Up 5.9% in May
Through the first 5 months of 2013, 6,854,535 light vehicles were produced in North America, up 4.5% from the same period in 2012.
By Erin Sunde • June 21, 2013 -
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Ford China Engine Plant Goes Online
The plant initially will manufacture two engines at the plant, a 1.5L naturally aspirated 4-cyl. and a 1.0L direct-injected turbocharged EcoBoost mill.
By WardsAuto Staff • June 18, 2013 -
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Ford Takes Human Element Out of Vehicle-Durability Test Drives
The robotic system uses an electric motor attached through a ring gear to the steering wheel to direct the vehicle, while a series of low-cost linear actuators work with belt cranks that push the pedals similar to a human driver.
By Byron Pope • June 16, 2013 -
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Chevy Cruze Diesel Attracting Buyers With Quiet Engine, Extended Range
Engineers can’t make the Cruze diesel totally quiet. That will take another evolution. But someday the totally noiseless diesel will come, Gary Altman says, noting it will take changes in combustion technology as well as engine materials.
By Jim Mateja • June 12, 2013 -
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Small Block Hugely Capable
The GMC Sierra pickup features three all-new small-block engines. The 5.3L V-8 tows with steely confidence, and the 4.3L V-6 is stout, too.
June 12, 2013 -
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China Vehicle Production Up 15% in April
China builds rose to 7 million units through the year’s first four months.
By Heather Rowe • June 11, 2013 -
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Acura Drops Pounds, Price for ’14 MDX
“We did an all-out attack on weight,” says project leader Jim Keller.
By Steve Finlay • June 10, 2013 -
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Japanese Auto Makers Rule Global Hybrid, EV Markets
Toyota has been cool toward EV technology, believing fuel-cell vehicles offer a better long-term solution to global warming. But the No.1 hybrid maker nevertheless launched all-electric versions of the Scion iQ and RAV4 in 2012.
By Roger Schreffler • June 10, 2013 -
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Kia Cadenza Nice Niche Model
The surging South Korean auto maker enters yet another segment of the U.S. new-vehicle market, with a formidable challenger in its all-new large Cadenza sedan.
June 6, 2013 -
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Tech-Rich ’14 Chevy Silverado Rules the Ranch
Technological advances vault the Silverado to the head of the herd, although Ford gallops to market later this year with a redesigned F-150 boasting its own raft of new technology, including widespread use of lightweight aluminum.
By James M. Amend • June 4, 2013 -
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French Engineers Say 70% of EU Cars to Require Electrification by 2020
Mild hybrids use a small energy-storage system that can recover braking energy quickly and software that reuses it just as quickly to keep the internal-combustion engine working efficiently to meet Europe’s 95 g/km CO2 goal.
By William Diem • June 3, 2013 -
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GM Says Chevy Cruze Diesel Engine Glitch Remedied
A pressurized intake duct on the Cruze’s 2.0L turbodiesel became disconnected from the engine’s throttle body during a media test drive, leading to a roadside breakdown of a preproduction model.
By James M. Amend • May 29, 2013 -
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Diesel GLK250 Outlier Among Small Luxury CUVs
While the vehicle is not big on Mercedes-style performance, its fuel-economy numbers make it worth a second look.
By Aaron Foley • May 28, 2013 -
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Diesel Grand Cherokee to Give Jeep Four Models at 30 MPG
Jeep’s top North American executive confirms more diesels are eyed, says the new Cherokee represents a critical launch for the brand and indicates the future of the Patriot and Compass remains in the balance.
By Jim Mateja • May 28, 2013 -
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Safeguards on Chevy Cruze Diesel Fueling Good for Now, GM Says
American consumers have not used the technology in decades and an entirely new generation of buyers has entered the market since previous-generation diesels exited.
By James M. Amend • May 23, 2013 -
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Chrysler Gambles on Fun Fiat 500e
Banking on the growing popularity of the 500 subcompact, engineers in Auburn Hills combine electric power with signature Italian performance.
By Aaron Foley • May 23, 2013 -
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Toyota Avalon - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 2013
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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 22, 2013 in Dearborn, MI. Wards...
May 22, 2013 -
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Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 2013
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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 22, 2013 in Dearborn, MI. Wards...
May 22, 2013 -
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Nissan Pathfinder - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 2013
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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 22, 2013 in Dearborn, MI. Wards...
May 22, 2013 -
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Mazda6 - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 2013
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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 22, 2013 in Dearborn, MI. Wards...
May 22, 2013 -
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Lexus GS 450H - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 2013
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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 22, 2013 in Dearborn, MI. Wards...
May 22, 2013 -
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Kia Forte - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 2013
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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 22, 2013 in Dearborn, MI. Wards...
May 22, 2013 -
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Hyundai Santa Fe Sport - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 2013
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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 22, 2013 in Dearborn, MI. Wards...
May 22, 2013 -
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Cadillac XTS - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony 2013
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.Highlights from the Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Ceremony held during the WardsAuto Interiors Conference on May 22, 2013 in Dearborn, MI. Wards...
May 22, 2013
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