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Firm Grows Fast but Patiently

When it came to hitting the market with a slew of software applications for car dealerships, Scott Barrett says his 88-year-old boss, Jim Moran, taught him something important: patience.

By Steve Finlay • April 1, 2007

Holden Special Vehicles Winning Over ‘Brand Snobs’

HSV modifies GM Holden’s Commodore and Statesman models to increase performance and handling and add sports styling.

By Alan Harman • March 29, 2007

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from WardsAuto

Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.

By WardsAuto staff

French Industry Pursues Green Diesel

Green Diesel markets a liquid solution to the most nagging exhaust problems for diesel engines: soot and NOx.

By William Diem • March 26, 2007

GKN Says Intelligent AWD To Save Fuel

GKN says it’s designing a system that reduces carbon dioxide emissions by automatically switching to front-wheel-drive mode when conditions don’t warrant all-wheel drive.

By Byron Pope • March 26, 2007

Dassault to Enter Auto Industry With Hybrid Powertrain

Because the battery will be an expensive component, Dassault's Cleanova concept is designed around allowing buyers to decide how much battery to buy.

By William Diem • March 16, 2007

Hyundai to Build New Engine Plant in Alabama

The South Korean auto maker also announces it will begin mass production of hybrid-electric vehicles in 2009.

By Ward's Staff • March 15, 2007

Changan to Build Vehicles at Texas Plant

The truck maker says it will build two fullsize pickup trucks on one platform and a medium-duty truck on another chassis.

By Ward's Staff • March 13, 2007

Field to Foam

As auto makers pursue alternative fuels from renewable resources, so too are suppliers contemplating clever ways to produce auto parts from ecologically friendly materials.

By Tom Murphy • March 1, 2007

Beware of Test-Drive Risks

LAS VEGAS Few people worry about what could go wrong with that great auto dealership selling tool that connects customer to product: the test drive. But Charles Arrambide worries about it.

By Steve Finlay • March 1, 2007

Patent War Heats Up

After what one legal expert in fuel-cell patents calls an extended period of “patent passivity” in the auto industry, the number of patent filings is skyrocketing — fueled by auto makers and suppliers scrambling to protect advances in hydrogen fuel-cell technology.

By Bill Visnic • March 1, 2007

New EPA Ratings Hit Fuel Sippers Hardest

Combined city/highway fuel economy figures fell by an average 10% under the new ratings system.

By Scott Anderson • Feb. 28, 2007

Toyota Plans Engine Plant Investment in Wales

The new ZR engine reportedly will be used in the Toyota Auris hatchback, which went into production this week at the Burnaston, Derbyshire, plant.

By Ward's Staff From Wires • Feb. 27, 2007

Navistar Halts Production of Ford Diesel Engines

In early January, Ford filed a lawsuit against Navistar over warranty costs and pricing for the diesel engines.

By Ward's Staff From Wires • Feb. 26, 2007

‘07 Sprinter Features Multiple Configurations, New Diesel Engine

All-new ’07 Dodge Sprinter van can be had in three lengths and two wheelbases.

By Byron Pope • Feb. 16, 2007

Highlander Hybrid Gets EV Mode for ’08

The Toyota Highlander Hybrid will be the "the poster child" for the auto maker'’s hybrid-electric vehicle lineup.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Feb. 7, 2007

Hydrogen-Electric Racing Series Proposed

The HERF racing series aims to accelerate the development of hydrogen-electric propulsion systems through the rigors of factory-backed competition.

By Mike Sutton • Feb. 6, 2007

Year of the Welterweights

The 13th year of the Ward's 10 Best Engines competitions finds the auto industry and its powertrain sector in acute transition entering 2007.

By Bill Visnic • Feb. 1, 2007

Ford Wants Navistar Diesels

Ford Motor Co. officials say the dispute with engine maker Navistar International Corp. will not affect supply of 6.4L PowerStroke diesels for use in '08 Super Duty F-Series pickups.

By Byron Pope • Feb. 1, 2007

A Touching Way to Sell Vehicles

At the 2003 NBA draft, Cleveland picked LeBron James, Denver picked Carmelo Anthony and half a dozen young and new millionaires picked out their new BMWs at touch-screen kiosks in their New York hotels.

By Bryan Harris • Feb. 1, 2007

Hyundai Says Engine Shortage Hampered Sales Goal

Hyundai imports 4-cyl. engines for its Sonata sedan from South Korea to the U.S. and does not receive supplies from Michigan, where the engine also is made.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 11, 2007

Porsche Cranks Up Engine Power With Direct Injection

Porsche joins the growing ranks of auto makers turning to direct injection for its gasoline engines.

By Bill Visnic • Jan. 9, 2007

Mitsubishi Outlander to Get Diesel; Auto Maker Expects FY Profit

Officials say the auto maker will turn a profit in North America for the first time in four years when its current fiscal year ends March 31.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 9, 2007

Commentary: B-List Celebs Promote A-List Vehicles

Nothing wrong with adding a little celebrity hamburger helper to hawk products, but this year, the celebs are starting to look more like the main course.

By Drew Winter • Jan. 9, 2007

JCI Slim Seat Carries $10 Premium

The Slim Seat concept has a standard lower cushion and steel frame but a radically constructed seat back.

By Tom Murphy • Jan. 8, 2007

BMW to Offer Diesel Option in U.S. Next Year

After showing little interest last year in offering a diesel option in the U.S., BMW announces at NAIAS it intends to offer diesel-powered vehicles in 2008.

By Drew Winter • Jan. 7, 2007