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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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Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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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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Chevy Cruze Diesel Delivers the Goods on Road to MBS
WardsAuto puts the new model’s long-haul fuel-economy numbers to the test, especially because auto makers’ mileage claims have come under fire of late for not living up to the real-world experience of vehicle owners.
Aug. 5, 2013 -
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Delphi Onboard With Autonomous Cars
The supplier has active-safety contracts with Ford, Volvo and Hyundai, and the head of the Electronics and Safety division sees the future need for additional manufacturing capacity.
Aug. 5, 2013 -
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Chevy Impala 4-Cyl. Engine Downsizing Done Well
A new valvetrain technology sets apart this direct-injection engine in the Impala from previous installations in other GM models.
By James M. Amend • July 31, 2013 -
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Recaro to Supply Fiesta ST Seats; Eyeing North American Expansion
The supplier currently provides seats for the Ford Focus ST, as well as Chevrolet Camaro derivatives and the Cadillac CTS-V.
By Byron Pope • July 25, 2013 -
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SRT Grand Cherokee Finds New Off-Road Home at Race Track
Jeep’s new high-performance model has an unassuming demeanor but offers white-knuckle experience on the track.
By Aaron Foley • July 25, 2013 -
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Jeep Bets on New Rear-Axle Disconnect to Save Fuel, Keep Loyalists
As more vehicles feature front-wheel drive and smaller powertrains, Jeep faces the challenge of meeting fuel-economy demands while maintaining the brand’s heritage.
By Aaron Foley • July 24, 2013 -
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Ford, Toyota Cancel Hybrid-Powertrain Collaboration
The auto makers say they will continue to evaluate the feasibility of working in other areas, including telematics standards.
By WardsAuto Staff • July 23, 2013 -
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Experts Share Visions of Autonomous Vehicles’ Future
A panel of experts says the automation of both steering and adaptive cruise control is being achieved in cars such as the Mercedes S-Class. Fully autonomous urban cars could arrive as early as 2017 and as late as 2030.
By William Diem • July 23, 2013 -
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Industry Fuel Efficiency Remains at Record Levels; Small Cars Set New High
June was the third consecutive month light trucks outsold cars, but the expected downward effect on industry fuel economy has been offset each time by mix shifts and rising FEI scores within segments of both vehicle types.
By John Sousanis • July 19, 2013 -
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EU Driving Into Second Phase of Fuel-Cell and Hydrogen Research Initiative
“Fuel-cell vehicles combine the advantage of electric vehicles and the classic combustion engine,” says the chairman of the 60-member New Energy World Industry Grouping, which includes Daimler, VW, Volvo, Toyota Honda and Hyundai.
By Carmen Paun • July 19, 2013
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