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New Ford Purchasing Chief Leveraging Engineering Background
Purchasing chief Hau Thai-Tang says the One Ford plan doesn’t work in areas where volume isn’t sufficient.
By Byron Pope • Oct. 22, 2013 -
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Fiesta ST Strikes Balance Between Power, Handling
The new Fiesta ST, which combines a turbocharged engine and exceptional handling, is one of the best sporty cars from Ford in years.
By Byron Pope • Oct. 22, 2013 -
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Johnson Controls Sees Opportunity in Low-Cost Hybrids
The battery supplier’s micro-hybrid systems are expected to go into production in 2017 or 2018 in Europe, with global adoption starting after 2020.
Oct. 21, 2013 -
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North American Light Vehicle Production Up 13.5% in September
Light-truck production grows as automakers build inventory for fourth-quarter.
By Erin Sunde • Oct. 17, 2013 -
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GM Rolls Out Serious Luxury Pickup Contenders
Excellent vehicle dynamics, upscale interiors and dazzling 6.2L V-8 put Chevy and GMC pickups on equal ground with Laramie Longhorn and King Ranch.
Oct. 17, 2013 -
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Kia Soul Still Rolls Thanks to Subtle Updates
The Korean brand treads carefully for the second-generation of its popular boxy small car and succeeds at making it better.
Oct. 11, 2013 -
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Accord Hybrid’s Unique Powertrain Delivers High Mileage, So-So Drivability
The ’14 Accord Hybrid is actually a lot closer to an electric vehicle in the way it works, but drives more like a conventional hybrid.
By David Zoia Editor • Oct. 9, 2013 -
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Sales Boost Expected for Refreshed Panamera
Porsche executives say the Panamera’s 2013 slowdown (3,948 deliveries through September) is to be expected after four years in the market, as potential customers wait for the facelifted models.
Oct. 7, 2013 -
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Mercedes CLA Just Not Special Enough
The new entry-level 4-door is styled to draw in mainstream buyers, but powertrains are disappointing and the cramped back seat and lackluster interior aren’t up to the tri-star brand’s usual standards.
Oct. 4, 2013 -
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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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