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GM Korea Tapped as GMIO’s Primary Vehicle-Engineering Support Hub
GM Korea is “very, very significant to (global) operations as the home of small and minicar development and in supporting products around the world,” a top General Motors International Operations executive says.
By Vince Courtenay • March 26, 2012 -
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U.S. Fuel-Efficiency Index Peaks Again in February
New light-vehicle sales scored a second consecutive record rating onWardsAuto Fuel-Economy Index.
By John Sousanis • March 23, 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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Highly Autonomous Car Hits the Road
If the age of completely automated vehicles is not yet here, it seems closer with Continental’s specially equipped demonstration vehicle.
By Steve Finlay • March 23, 2012 -
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Supercharger, Induction-System Tweaks Give Camaro ZL-1 Rarified Air
Compared with the LSA V-8 that powers the Cadillac CTS-V, the version in the ZL-1 makes 24 horsepower more to a peak SAE-rated 580 ponies at 6,000 rpm, relying on items such as more-efficient Eaton-sourced supercharger.
By James M. Amend • March 22, 2012 -
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Mercedes ML350: Judging for Ward’s 10 Best Interiors of 2012
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March 21, 2012 -
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The Jewish Engineer Behind Hitler’s ‘People’s Car’
A new book argues that engineer Josef Ganz conceptualized the kind of car the world now knows as the Beetle.
By John McElroy • March 21, 2012 -
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Canadian Funding Initiative Targets Fuel-Saving Technologies
“This type of an announcement not only creates local jobs, but it puts Canada in a very competitive position,” Gary Goodyear says.
By Eric Mayne 1 • March 20, 2012 -
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Toyota Prius V: Judging for Ward’s 10 Best Interiors of 2012
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March 19, 2012 -
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BMW’s Innovative 4-Cyl. Blazes New Path for Smaller Engines
The 2.0L 4-cyl. is smooth and powerful enough to replace BMW’s iconic I-6 engines on a growing number of its up-market models. The auto maker already is designing a completely new engine family of 3-cyl., 4-cyl. and 6-cyl. engines.
By Gary Witzenburg • March 19, 2012 -
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Methanol Next Challenge for Engine Seals, Supplier Says
China’s move toward methanol has supplier Freudenberg-NOK in the midst of $50,000 study to determine the fuel’s effects on gaskets, seals and other rubber and plastic parts.
By David Zoia Editor • March 16, 2012 -
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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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