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Cayennes and Hybrids and Turbos, Oh My!
The Porsche CUV is all-around better than the model it replaces. Torque vectoring delivers unparalleled handling, and Porsche’s first hybrid enables guilt-free “sailing” up to 97 mph.
By Tom Murphy • Oct. 18, 2010 -
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6-cyl. Engines Beware, Audi I-4 Setting New Standard for Luxury
The 2.0L I-4 is a cornerstone of Audi’s engine downsizing and future emissions-compliance strategy.
By Gary Witzenburg • Oct. 13, 2010 -
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Japan’s Hitachi Remains Focused on Hybrids
While Nissan remains the primary customer for Hitachi’s conventional auto components, the supplier is eager to sell hybrid-related products, including Li-ion batteries, to other auto makers.
By Roger Schreffler and Mack Chrysler • Oct. 11, 2010 -
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ISO to Establish Global Standard for Natural-Gas Filling Stations
A new ISO committee has given itself just two years to create new standards that include CNG/LNG fuel-station design, construction, operation, equipment, safety devices and maintenance.
By Keith Nuthall • Oct. 8, 2010 -
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Eaton’s Vehicle Group Weathers Recession, Looks Ahead
Eaton has “structured the business for the size it has become,” says its automotive chief. The supplier also is working with an OEM to install a supercharger on a direct-injection diesel engine.
By David C. Smith • Oct. 7, 2010 -
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Why Wait for tC’s Supercharger?
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.[caption id="attachment_56" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="New Scion tC not as sporty as it looks."][/caption] Toyota’s Scion yout...
By Tom Murphy • Oct. 5, 2010 -
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Small-Displacement Engines Integrating Cylinder Shutdown
Suppliers say they expect a dozen new cylinder-deactivation programs in future powertrains. Fully variable valvetrains make the feature a simple add-on for overhead-cam 4-cyl. engines.
By Tom Murphy • Oct. 4, 2010 -
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V2V Technology Advancing, But Hampered by Recession
Safety engineers can’t accurately predict when V2V and V2I technologies will be rolled out on a widespread basis, but all agree it will happen eventually.
By Byron Pope • Oct. 4, 2010 -
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EV Smartest Car on the Road
The diminutive Smart car was Daimler AG's red-headed stepchild long before it came to American shores in 2008. Once the novelty wore off in the home market of Europe after the first-generation Smart Fortwo launched in 1998, the 2-person city car remained on life support for a number of years, as sales stalled and rumors persisted that Daimler was prepared to pull the plug. Smart survived its brush
By Tom Murphy • Oct. 1, 2010 -
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Takata Installing New Crash Sled
Safety supplier Takata Corp. starts construction of a new crash-test facility in Auburn Hills, MI, that will allow much simpler compliance with the U.S. government's revised New Car Assessment Program taking effect for the '11 model year. In the market for airbags and seatbelts, Takata claims it will have a significant competitive advantage with the arrival of a $6 million servo-controlled crash sled
By Tom Murphy • Oct. 1, 2010 -
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Meet the New Employee, Your Helpful CRM System
Dealership personnel shouldn't regard the store's customer-relationship management system as stark electronic-processing software on a computer. Instead, think of it as a helpful human. That anthropomorphic perspective increases the chances of dealership staffers best utilizing the CRM system the boss is spending so much money on. So says David Kain, president of Kain Automotive.com, who trains dealership
By Steve Finlay • Oct. 1, 2010 -
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Sex Change Yields Dubious Results
While it would be nice to live in a society that doesn't assign gender to an automobile, the U.S. in 2010 isn't there yet. Exhibit A: The Scion tC. Toyota Motor Corp.'s first tC coupe arrived in 2004 to mostly good reviews. Its clean appearance, with rounded corners and relatively high-quality interior lent a lovely European-ness to the small car appropriate since Scion then sought to create a half-price
By Christie Schweinsberg • Oct. 1, 2010 -
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Asians Go Green in Paris
Japanese and Korean manufacturers unveil hybrid- and battery-electric vehicles at the Paris auto show.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 30, 2010 -
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Jacoby Reviewing Volvo Brand Identity; Praises Engineers
“Volvo has lot of good assets as a brand,” the auto maker’s new CEO says. “But we need to define what we will stand for in 10 years, in five years.”
By Eric Mayne • Sept. 30, 2010 -
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Ford, PSA, Extend Diesel Partnership
The new lineup of diesel engines, slated to go into production in 2013, will deliver improved fuel economy, reduced carbon-dioxide emissions and enhanced performance attributes.
By Ward's Staff • Sept. 29, 2010 -
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Japanese Auto Makers Drive Ahead With Fuel-Cell Vehicle Programs
To quicken the pace, 13 Japanese energy companies, including market-leaders Nippon Oil and Tokyo Gas, joined forces last year to develop a hydrogen-supply infrastructure for FCVs in Japan.
By Roger Schreffler and Mack Chrysler • Sept. 29, 2010 -
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Power Play Puts Ford Diesel in Chip Lead
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By Tom Murphy • Sept. 23, 2010 -
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Ford Power Stroke Wins Diesel Shootout
With lightweight materials, clever packaging, unquestioned specs and superior NVH, Ford’s all-new Power Stroke is arguably the finest heavy-duty pickup diesel of the modern era.
By Tom Murphy • Sept. 20, 2010 -
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Auto Makers Weigh Use of Liquid-Cooled Battery Systems for EVs
Ford, GM and Tesla argue Li-ion battery packs will last longer with the use of a liquid thermo-management system, but Nissan disagrees.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 17, 2010 -
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VW 2.0L TDI Takes Diesel to New Level
The TDI boasts several combustion-enhancing technologies that help reduce emissions while at the same time improving smoothness, drivability and fuel economy.
By Gary Witzenburg • Sept. 7, 2010 -
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Module Supplier Says Future Bright, Despite In-Sourcing Trend
While auto makers focus their core competencies on engines and powertrains, the CEO of HBPO sees brisk demand for suppliers specializing in front-end modules.
By William Diem • Sept. 7, 2010 -
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Ford Fuel-Cell Test Fleet Beating Expectations
Ford’s fuel-cell test program, once due to wrap up in 2008, now is being extended into 2011.
By Byron Pope • Sept. 3, 2010 -
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3 Pillars of Success
The Web market changes so fast it is nearly impossible to keep up with. It seems that as soon as we have something figured out, a new innovation moves the market and pulls the rug right out from underneath us. We do our best to stay current on the latest search-engine optimization, social media, microsite or other innovations to stay connected with the largest source of customers. Obviously, these
By Jared Hamilton • Sept. 1, 2010 -
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Citroen DS4 4-Door Coupe to Feature Long List of Engines, Luxury Touches
The new model will share the Citroen stand at the Paris auto show with the new C4, a concept car and the Survolt electric race car the auto maker began showing to journalists this summer.
By William Diem • Aug. 31, 2010 -
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Mazda Betting Big on New Engines
Two new families of “Sky” gasoline and diesel engines should blanket about 75% of Mazda’s lineup worldwide within five years.
By Tom Murphy • Aug. 30, 2010
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