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Audi A6 2/29-3/12: Judging for Ward’s 10 Best Interiors of 2012
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March 15, 2012 -
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Mazda3: Judging for Ward’s 10 Best Interiors of 2012
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March 14, 2012 -
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Chicago Area Expecting 280 EV Charging Stations
Within the next year, Illinois’ new charging stations are expected at grocery stores, pharmacies, shopping malls and public parking garages. Midway and O'Hare airports each will have one.
By Jim Mateja • March 13, 2012 -
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First Coda Electric Sedan Rolls Off Assembly Line
A leadership shakeup at the end of 2010 and ongoing uncertainty about a loan from the U.S. Department of Energy, in addition to a handful of missed production deadlines, leave analysts questioning the viability of the Coda brand.
By Erik Derr 1 • March 12, 2012 -
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New 3-Series Filled With Creamy Goodness
BMW gave its designers freedom to take chances as they cooked up unique new interior styling cues in the sixth-generation 3-Series.
March 12, 2012 -
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Revamped Audi A3 Gets New Diesel; CNG, Hybrid on Deck
American buyers probably won’t be offered the new 1.6L, as the car is likely to stick with the bigger 2.0L diesel in the U.S.
By William Diem • March 6, 2012 -
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Fiat 500 Gets Big Boost With Turbo Abarth
Even with a few complaints, the Abarth is the shining star in the 500 lineup and the one to own: It’s reasonably priced, riotous on the track and the muscle car of the future.
March 5, 2012 -
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Renault Launching Gasoline DI World Engine Range; Diesels to Follow
Some 93% of the Meganes sold in France are powered by diesels, a legacy of a tax policy that favored the fuel. But in the emerging markets Renault wants to conquer, Russia and China in particular, gasoline is the first choice.
By William Diem • March 5, 2012 -
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Experts Question Market Appeal of 100-MPG Vehicle
A physics professor at the University of California says technology to build a 100-mpg vehicle exists, but adds its optimal design would resemble a fish and fail to lure consumers.
By Erik Derr 1 • March 1, 2012 -
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Feds Want Dealers’ Spot-Delivery Data
Some dealers have received a ‘Civil Investigative Demand” from the FTC that wants detailed information.
By Gil Van Over • Feb. 27, 2012 -
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Malibu Eco Interior Steals Fuel-Saving Powertrain’s Thunder
The new Malibu might impress shoppers most with its comfortable, functional, eye-catching cabin.
By James M. Amend • Feb. 22, 2012 -
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Visteon to Bring New Elements to In-Vehicle Touchscreens
The supplier is developing a “dead front” touchscreen that appears completely black until activated.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 22, 2012 -
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Fisker Karma Answers Higher Calling
The Fisker brand’s doctrine preaches “responsible luxury,” promising redemption from conspicuous consumption. And the Karma delivers.
By Eric Mayne 1 • Feb. 17, 2012 -
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Even BMW EV Can’t Solve Range Anxiety
True, it is better to have more juice than not enough, but in this strange alternative dimension of EVs we may never know exactly how far we can drive.
Feb. 15, 2012 -
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China Study Links EVs to Air Pollution
The researchers say power generated in China to operate EVs emit particulate matter – including acids, metals and soil or dust particles – at a much higher rate than gasoline vehicles.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 15, 2012 -
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Researchers Study Powering EVs From Ground Up
Stanford researchers say a charge-as-you-drive system would address a major drawback of plug-in EVs: their limited range.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 10, 2012 -
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Volvo Pins Future on 4-Cyl. Engines
The new strategy represents an about-face. Six years ago, Volvo was excited to introduce a V-8 in its XC90 CUV. Today, the Swedish auto maker is planning to use only 4-cyl. engines across its lineup.
Feb. 9, 2012 -
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Ford Engineer Travels Globe Spreading Quality Message
Jay Zhou has made 75 training visits to 37 Ford sites in 17 countriessince 1999.
By Byron Pope • Feb. 6, 2012 -
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Hyundai’s Small Engine Big Overachiever
Hyundai’s latest-generation Gamma engine is among the smallest in the U.S. and powers the Accent subcompact, one of the lowest-priced cars in the U.S., yet it pushes the envelope in technology and specific output.
Feb. 6, 2012 -
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Second Time’s the Charm for Accord Hybrid
The first Accord Hybrid "pales in comparison" with the new model in terms of technology and fuel economy, Honda's U.S. sales chief says.
Feb. 3, 2012 -
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Honda to Invest $98 Million in Ohio Engine Plant
The Anna plant will make high-tech pulley components for the new CVT, which the auto maker says is part of its “Earth Dreams” powertrain-technology lineup, set to be deployed for the first time in the U.S. in the ’13 Honda Accord.
By By WardsAuto Staff • Feb. 1, 2012 -
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Small XV Crosstrek Expands Subaru Lineup
Considering Subaru’s investment in the XV Crosstrek CUV is minimal because up to 90% of its parts are shared with the all-new Impreza, the nothing-to-lose strategy could pay off handsomely.
Jan. 30, 2012 -
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Tata Technologies Touts Engineering Prowess With Tiny eMo Car
“This is a landmark event for the Indian engineering-services industry,” COO Warren Harris says of the eMo. “It is mature enough to make a major contribution to engineering in the world.”
By William Diem • Jan. 26, 2012 -
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Audi to Position Q5 Diesel for Performance, Hybrid for Fuel Economy
In the European driving cycle, the Q5 gets better mileage with the 2.0L turbodiesel than its hybrid powertrain, so Audi will market the CUV with the bigger 3.0L V-6 diesel in the U.S. instead.
By David Zoia Editor • Jan. 26, 2012 -
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Subaru BRZ Lives Up to Hype
The Japanese auto maker’s new RWD model, co-developed with Toyota, is light, fast and fun. But can it break the dreaded sports-car curse and stick around?
Jan. 23, 2012
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