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    Jae Min Keynote Presentation - WardsAuto Interiors Conference 2012

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    May 17, 2012
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    Audi A7 - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony

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    May 17, 2012
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    Volkswagen Beetle - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony

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    May 17, 2012
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    Infiniti JX35 - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony

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    May 17, 2012
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    Mazda CX-5 – Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony

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    May 17, 2012
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    Chevy Sonic – Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony

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    May 17, 2012
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    Chrysler 300 Luxury - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony

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    May 17, 2012
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    Dodge Dart - Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Awards Ceremony

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    May 17, 2012
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    Small-Car Interiors Present Challenges, Opportunities

    Small-car buyers crave functionality, connectivity and safety from automotive interiors, industry experts say at today's conference.

    By Byron Pope • May 17, 2012
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    VW Didn’t Scrimp on Passat, Jetta Interiors, Designer Says

    The success of the two cars has taken even the auto maker by surprise, Jae Min says, pointing to stable transaction prices in the U.S. and the success of the bigger Jetta in Germany.

    By David Zoia Editor • May 17, 2012
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    Race On for McLaren Supercar

    Advanced braking technology, amazing stability, 592 hp and dramatic styling distinguish the MP4-12C, the first in a new line of McLaren supercars.

    May 15, 2012
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    EV Battery Breakthrough Likely 10 Years Away, Researchers Say

    Although the newly established Kentucky-Argonne Battery Mfg. Research and Development Center is focused on cutting battery costs and improving manufacturing processes, it takes about 10 years to put a new invention into production.

    By Byron Pope • May 11, 2012
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    Infiniti JX Fills Gap in Lineup

    The auto maker says market demand spurred the development of its all-new fullsize CUV. But so did lost business to competitors.

    By May 10, 2012
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    Student Designers Visualize New CUV Interior

    In the third annual WardsAuto Interiors Student Design Competition, young stylists concentrated on creating small, practical cross/utility vehicles aimed at first-time buyers in the year 2025.

    May 9, 2012
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    Indian Supplier’s Low-Cost Hybrid System Nears Market

    The KPIT Cummins technology is designed for both original-equipment and aftermarket installation, can work with any powertrain and will be available with either lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries, depending on range needs.

    By David Zoia Editor • May 8, 2012
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    Acura ILX Pricey, Falls Short of Competitors

    Buick’s Verano, the ILX’s only 4-door competition, offers a lower base price and a more powerful engine, and the ILX Hybrid carries a $4,000-$10,000 premium over the Civic Hybrid, on which it is based.

    May 7, 2012
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    Cayenne to Get Second-Gen Diesel; 10%-15% Take Rate Seen

    The newest version of the engine uses 10% less fuel and meets Tier 2 Bin 5 U.S. emissions standards via a selective catalyst reduction system.

    May 7, 2012
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    Ford Hedges EV Risk With Generic Focus Electric

    The Focus Electric is unlikely to be a leader if the nascent segment takes off, but it also presents far less risk to Ford’s bottom line if EVs fall flat.

    May 2, 2012
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    Audi A7 Interior Dials Up Luxury

    Audi A7 interior artfully blends high-end materials into a visually alluring and comfortable luxury interior.

    By Byron Pope • April 30, 2012
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    Internal-Combustion Engine Here to Stay, Automotive Engineers Say

    There still are ways to improve the efficiency of ICEs, which because of cost and the energy density of gasoline will remain the industry’s dominant powertrain for at least the next 20 years.

    By Byron Pope • April 26, 2012
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    Jaguar to Offer Two New Engines in Future Models

    “Our continued growth depends on two things – activating awareness of the brand, and expanding our range to enable us to access new customers in both existing and emerging markets,” says Adrian Hallmark, global brand director.

    By WardsAuto Staff • April 23, 2012
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    Mercedes 4-Cyl. Diesel Coming to U.S.

    “We brought a 4-cyl. gasoline engine to the U.S. Why shouldn’t we do that with a 4-cyl. diesel?” a Mercedes executive tells WardsAuto.

    April 19, 2012
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    Political Partisans’ Vehicle Preferences Stereotypical, Study Shows

    Republicans are the primary buyers of convertibles, with 69% shopping drop-tops compared with just 18% of Democrats, consultancy Strategic Vision finds.

    By Byron Pope • April 17, 2012
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    Editors Name 2012 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors

    This is the second year WardsAuto has recognized outstanding interior designs, fit-and-finish and comfort by applying the same proven model used to select Ward’s 10 Best Engines.

    April 16, 2012
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    All-New Kia K9 Flagship Sedan to Offer Two GDI Engines

    The K9, which will be sold in Korea for about $8,800 more than the Hyundai Genesis, will compete with the BMW 5-Series in price and the BMW 7-Series in size.

    By Vince Courtenay • April 13, 2012