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Owner Appeal Survey: Mass-Market Vehicles Catching Up to Luxury
“It used to be all premium vehicles were at the top and all mass-market ones were at the bottom,” says J.D. Power’s David Amodeo.
By Steve Finlay • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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2022 Infiniti QX60 Conquers Life in Style in Wine Country
Designed for busy moms on the go, the QX60 delivers luxury, performance and advanced driver assistance technology in a responsive SUV that is easy on the eyes.
By Glenn Sanders • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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Chevy Trailblazer’s Powerful 1.3L 3-Cyl. Surprises
We challenge potential buyers to take the Trailblazer for a test drive – and then tell us how many cylinders are under the hood.
By Bob Gritzinger • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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Hyundai Kona Electric Scores a Three-Peat
The South Korean automaker’s 3-year-old battery-electric crossover still is a standout in terms of performance, range and price.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Germany Boosts Autonomous Buy-In With Robotaxi Service
The robotaxi offering will be included in Sixt’s mobility platform ONE, which combines products for ride-hailing as well as car rental, car sharing and car subscriptions.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 14, 2021 -
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Wrangler 4xe Brings New Level of Efficiency to Jeep
Wrangler 4xe is noteworthy for its rough-and-tumble off-road readiness, while clocking in at nearly 30 mpg during 300 miles of road testing around metro Detroit this past spring.
By Tom Murphy • Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Chevy Silverado Gets Super Cruise, Upgraded Interior for 2022
General Motors usually holds back on safety tech, requiring the addition of options packages or higher trim levels, but that’s not the case with the new Silverado. Chevy Safety Assist is standard on every trim.
By Chris Teague • Sept. 10, 2021 -
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College Football Go-To Vehicle for Most-Viewed Auto Ads
Leading the pack for the week of Aug. 30 was Jeep’s “Wildly Civilized” spot, which ranked No.1 for the third week in a row and was backed again by the highest estimated spend among national automotive TV ads.
By Jim Irwin • Sept. 10, 2021 -
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2022 Polestar 2 Single-Motor: Driving Into EV Mainstream
With incentives, the new single-motor Polestar 2 can be had for $36,200. But is it better than a Tesla Model 3?
By Mark Rechtin • Sept. 10, 2021 -
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Subaru BRZ Matches Toyota GR 86 Cousin’s Fun Factor
For the new-generation GR 86 and BRZ, Toyota handled the lead planning and design, while Subaru took charge of the engineering and production efforts. Styling aside, Subaru admits the differences between the two vehicles are not major, but they do exist.
By Sebastian Blanco • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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Smart Previews Electric-powered, China-built CUV
The Concept #1 design study presages the first model from the 2-year-old Geely-Mercedes-Benz joint venture. Smart has not commented on plans to import its new CUV to the U.S.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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Polestar BEV Brand Eyeing Up to 30 Global Markets
The new markets for the brand will include parts of the Middle East, including Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Luxembourg and Iceland will join the growing European base while additional markets will be confirmed at a later date.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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VW Chairman Diess Details Countering Climate Change
“The transport sector must be decarbonized quickly without harming the global economy,” Volkswagen Group Chairman Herbert Diess says. However, he stresses the importance of providing personal transport solutions for the individual.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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Merkel Pushes for German Leadership in Autonomous Tech
At the official opening of the IAA auto show, Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany is the first nation to officially permit automated driving technology up to Level 4 on its public highways.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 8, 2021 -
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How Long Can OEMs Hold on to Their ICE Operations?
In North America alone, GM, Ford and Stellantis build about 9 million engines and transmissions a year. Merging their powertrain units would eliminate duplication and slash costs dramatically.
By John McElroy • Sept. 3, 2021 -
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Study Downplays EVs’ Impact on Reversing Global Warming
The report by DNV states reductions in the use of fossil fuels have been remarkably quick, yet these sources, and especially gas, will still constitute 50% of the global energy mix by 2050.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 3, 2021 -
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VW Taos Delivers Pleasure in Compact Package
All three Taos trim levels use VW’s EA211 1.5L turbo-4 making 158 hp and 184 lb.-ft. (250 Nm) of torque at just 1,750 rpm. The engine is based on the 1.4L turbo in the Jetta, but the automaker says the new 1.5L builds torque 35% faster.
By Jim Irwin • Sept. 2, 2021 -
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Toyota Packs Driving Fun, Affordability Into GR 86
It’s safe to say the ’22 GR 86 delivers what it promised: a more fun Toyota that won’t break the bank.
By Sebastian Blanco • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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EV Acceptance Could Signal ‘Vehicle Subscriptions 2.0’
The introduction of new-vehicle subscriptions faded out as a nonstarter on the fringe. Will electric vehicles provide the volume use case?
By John F. Possumato • Aug. 31, 2021 -
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Haptic Feedback: At the Interface Between Human and Machine
Datwyler shows how Electro Active Polymers (EAP) can be used for various customized haptic feedback technology solutions in today’s car interior designs.
By Industry Voices article by Datwyler • Aug. 30, 2021 -
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2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer Luxe, Tech-Packed
Jeep’s new three-row fullsize Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer leave few stones unturned, with the latter tricked out in finery and features that should appeal to discerning buyers. Arriving now at dealers this summer and fall, both Wagoneers should be a hit.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Russia Wants to Grow EV Market Virtually From Scratch
The government’s plan, modeled on China’s Zero Emissions Vehicle policy, includes subsidies to both manufacturers and consumers. It calls for BEVs, which currently number about 10,000 in Russia, to comprise at least 10% of the country’s light-vehicle market by 2030.
By Eugene Gerden • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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GM’s Small-Block Getting DOHC, Flat-Plane Crank?
There are strong, telling signs that the Detroit automaker is working quietly on big changes for the small-block V-8, even while voicing ambitious goals for an all-electric future.
By Don Sherman • Aug. 20, 2021 -
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Ford Robots Take Heat, Cold That Human Test Drivers Can’t
The robots are being used at Ford’s Weather Factory, which replicates climate conditions found in the Sahara Desert, in Siberia and atop the tallest Alpine peaks.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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Cummins to Build Diesels for Electric-Minded Daimler
Cummins will supply medium-duty engines, predominantly diesels, for Daimler trucks and buses worldwide. Daimler, meanwhile, is coming out with the eActros, a new, battery-electric heavy-duty truck.
By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 13, 2021
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