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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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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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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 -
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Tweaks to Chevy Design Basics Amplify Interior Spaciousness of ’14 Impala
Consumers more than ever are making their buying decisions based on a vehicle’s interior. The exterior styling draws them and the interior design seals the deal, industry experts say.
By James M. Amend • April 12, 2012 -
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Acura Revitalizes RDX for Different Buyer
While it’s more of a soft-roader than before, Acura’s next-generation entry-level CUV should please its older core audience and stand apart from German rivals.
April 10, 2012 -
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Mercedes-Benz C250 coupe: Judging for Ward’s 10 Best Interiors of 2012
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.
April 6, 2012 -
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Hyundai Genesis coupe: Judging for Ward’s 10 Best Interiors of 2012
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April 4, 2012 -
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Nissan Aims for Segment-Best Fuel Economy With ’13 Altima
The auto maker says the 2.5L 4-cyl. model should achieve 38 mpg highway, outperforming the upcoming Ford Fusion and Toyota Camry thanks to its redesigned CVT transmission.
April 4, 2012 -
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Toyota Prius C: Judging for Ward’s 10 Best Interiors of 2012
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.
April 3, 2012 -
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’12 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Cerebral Beast
The ZL1 is smart enough to keep the greenest track-running amateur’s chin up, but also so downright beastly the more veteran driver likely will find it the perfect race-day weapon.
By James M. Amend • April 3, 2012 -
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Mercedes-Benz SLK350: Judging for Ward’s 10 Best Interiors of 2012
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.
April 2, 2012 -
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Student Concepts Soar in Interior Design Competition
The basic design brief calls for students to create an interior for a small CUV with dimensions similar to a Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass or Nissan Juke.
April 2, 2012 -
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French Researchers Driven to Cut Vehicle Weight
One expert says consumers must be sold on the idea that the higher manufacturing costs of key lightweighting materials are offset by long-term fuel savings.
By William Diem • April 2, 2012 -
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New Engine, Tech Features Highlight ’13 Subaru Outback, Legacy
New for ’13 is a DOHC, 174-hp 2.5L Boxer 4-cyl. that replaces the 170-hp 2.5L SOHC engine in the ’12 models.
March 30, 2012 -
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Ford’s 1.0L EcoBoost a Singular Pleasure
The in-line 3-cyl. engine adds up, delivering the requisite fuel-economy numbers without subtracting from performance.
By Eric Mayne 1 • March 30, 2012 -
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Luxury Dominates 10 Best Interiors Field
This year’s field of 39 nominees for Ward’s 10 Best Interiors includes 13 luxury cars and utility vehicles and not a single pickup truck. Winners will be honored May 17.
March 29, 2012 -
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OnStar Launches Optional Vehicle-Locating App
Subscribers will pay $3.99 a month for the service rolling out after a 5-month pilot run involving 4,500 customers. OnStar plans to invite 1 million subscribers to buy Family Link by year’s end.
By Herb Shuldiner 1 • March 28, 2012 -
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U.S. Startup Failures Threaten Battery-Technology Development
While established OEMs are pressing ahead with EV rollouts, startups are burning out and valuable technology is being lost, critics charge.
By James M. Amend • March 28, 2012
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