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Volvo Redefines Luxury With XC60 Interior
Despite the visual drama, the overall ambience inside still is one of elegant functionality and being in harmony with nature.
By Drew Winter • April 26, 2010 -
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Finally, a Fully Respectable High-Volume 4-Cyl. Engine
Direct injection is what makes this engine unique relative to high-volume competitors in its size and price class.
By Gary Witzenburg • April 21, 2010 -
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Reality May Bite for BEV Backers
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.Reality may be setting in. A year ago, it was all EVs all the time, as auto makers, battery suppliers and regulators alike had high hopes ...
By David Zoia • April 16, 2010 -
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Ford Looks to Add Technologies to EcoBoost Engines
Ethanol, or other alcohol-based fuels, potentially could be used in different ways, Dan Kapp says, noting the high-energy density of the fuel is a good fit for boosted engines.
By Byron Pope • April 15, 2010 -
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Ford’s Next-Generation EcoBoost Engines to Feature EGR
Ford does not disclose when its next-generation of EcoBoost engines will debut, but sources tell Ward’s to expect them by 2015.
By Ward's Staff • April 14, 2010 -
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Coda Latest EV Hopeful to Target California for Plant
Coda reportedly is considering two or three yet unnamed locations for the plant, where workers will drop batteries into pre-built chassis and complete assembly.
By Erik Derr • April 13, 2010 -
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Interior Winners Deliver Style, Function, Value
The 2010 Ward’s Interior of the Year list celebrates everything from sporty affordability and clever functionality to dramatic styling and over-the-top luxury.
By Tom Murphy • April 12, 2010 -
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Nissan Still Wants Medium-Duty, Diesel, for Titan
The auto maker’s foray into commercial vehicles necessitates a bigger pickup, a company official says.
By Christie Schweinsberg • April 9, 2010 -
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Faurecia No.1 Vehicle-Exhaust-Systems Supplier With Purchase of U.S.-Based Emcon
Where vehicle-exhaust systems used to account for only 16% of Faurecia sales, they now jump to 35% as a result of the acquisition. As emissions rules get tougher, sales could reach 40% of the company total.
By William Diem • April 8, 2010 -
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Expect Shocking Electricity Bills for Recharging EVs
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.“Rechargeable vehicles represent a new frontier,” says Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mulally at the New York Auto Show. They will also represent...
By Steve Finlay 2 • April 8, 2010 -
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Audi Downsizes Engine, Not Expectations
Hitting lofty performance and efficiency targets and deciding whether to supercharge or turbocharge were not the only major challenges engineers faced.
By Drew Winter • April 5, 2010 -
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Recovering Dealers Rely on IT
Many dealers are turning to information technology to further reduce costs and position themselves for an economic rebound after a couple of turbulent years for the auto industry. They are turning to IT software and services to help them take advantage of social media, manage their online reputation and consolidate the mounting software they need for daily operations. Dealers also are on the lookout
By Ralph Kisiel • April 1, 2010 -
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Kia Optima to Offer Three Powertrains in U.S.
Early next year, Kia will introduce the Optima Hybrid that will employ a 2.4L gasoline engine mated to an electric motor.
By Christie Schweinsberg • April 1, 2010 -
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Flame Retardants Hot Topic
In addition to interior fabrics, Albemarle expects Green Armor may find its way into electrical connectors.
By Eric Mayne • March 29, 2010 -
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Valeo Sees Opportunity in Drive for Fuel Efficiency
With pressure from both regulators and increasingly from customers, the French supplier expects half its revenues in 2013 to come from its CO2-reduction products.
By William Diem • March 19, 2010 -
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M Is for Muscle, MPGs, Mom
The ’11 M is an impressive automobile, largely due to its prescient safety and fuel-sipping technologies.
By Christie Schweinsberg • March 9, 2010 -
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Brazil Builds 10 Millionth Flex-Fuel Car
Brazil is the world's largest market for FFVs, followed by the U.S., where more than 6 million vehicles have been manufactured.
By Sol Biderman • March 9, 2010 -
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Autoliv Exec Sees Night-Vision Market Tripling by 2014
One reason for growth is the cost of making night-vision cameras has fallen 50% in the last five years, and “will continue to come down,” says Stuart Klapper, managing director Autoliv Electronics Night Vision.
By Herb Shuldiner • March 9, 2010 -
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Turbocharging Boosting Demand for CNG Vehicles in Europe
The low CO2 emissions from such cars puts them near the top of the list for fuel efficiency and in some countries qualifies them for special government subsidies.
By William Diem • March 8, 2010 -
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Alternative-Fuel Vehicles Getting Most Attention
Here are alternative-fuel models garnering the most attention. FORD FOCUS PHEV: Due out in late 2011. A PHEV version of the Ford Escape HEV SUV is scheduled to be launched in 2012. FORD TRANSIT CONNECT: Transit Connect is a battery-powered electric commercial van designed for small businesses that do a lot of deliveries. VOLVO C30 EV: The Swedish auto maker expects to release 50 of these small cars
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Electrifying Times
“Build it and they will come.” Auto makers building electric vehicles and their variants hope that adage proves true when their innovative products hit the market.
By Lillie Guyer • March 1, 2010 -
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Ward’s 10 Best Engines Video: Hyundai
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. Videos from the 2010 Ward's 10 Best Engines Ceremony: Opening/Welcome Keynote: Henrik Fisker, Fisker Automotive Audi: 2.0L TFSI Turboch...
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Zero Fatalities: Can Auto Makers Eliminate Vehicle Deaths By 2020?
Conquering infrastructure and demographic issues that pose safety risks, such as increasingly congested roads and a growing number of elderly drivers, may be more challenging than vehicle technology issues.
By Drew Winter • Feb. 26, 2010 -
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“Wait, the Keyboard Letters Aren’t in Order”
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 is sometimes tough getting the dealership sales staff to use modern customer-relationship management software to stay in touch with buyer...
By Steve Finlay 2 • Feb. 24, 2010 -
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Cummins, Purdue Partner to Reduce NOx Emissions in Biodiesel Engines
The researchers have extensively tested and simulated four blend ratios of biodiesel, focusing on soy-based fuel, which is the most commonly used biodiesel fuel in the U.S.
By Alan Harman • Feb. 22, 2010
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