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2021 BMW 4-Series Breathes Life Into Coupe Segment
On a New York test track, the redesigned 4-Series displays its handling acumen, even on a miserably chilly, rainy, autumn day in the Catskills.
By Jim Henry • Nov. 3, 2020 -
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Czech Manufacturer Introduces Off-Road School Bus
The Slovakia-built school bus shares a platform with the Torsus Praetorian off-road bus that can be customized for military, mining, emergency response, cargo hauling and “anti-riot” use.
By Jim Irwin • Nov. 3, 2020 -
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SEAT Developing EV Battery Test Lab
It is expected that both SEAT and its Cupra performance sub-brand will launch five new electric and plug-in hybrid models by the end of 2021.
By Jorge Palacios • Nov. 2, 2020 -
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2021 Acura TLX: Making Sedans Sexy Again
Luxury sport sedans should be with us for years to come, and the Acura TLX furthers the case for such cars with good looks, a fetching interior and a capable 2.0L turbo-4. In the spring, a high-output turbocharged V-6 raises the ante in the Type S variant.
By Tom Murphy • Oct. 30, 2020 -
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Mini Confirms New EV Model Strategy
Joining the Mini lineup are an electric version of the next-generation Countryman hatchback and a new, as-yet-unnamed junior crossover. Both are set to be produced in a joint venture with Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors and planned for North America in 2023.
By Greg Kable • Oct. 29, 2020 -
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Fisker to Supply BEVs to Danish Ride-Hailing Service
Fisker says it will supply Viggo with battery-electric Ocean SUVs in fourth-quarter 2022, when the vehicle goes into production at contract assembler Magna Steyr’s plant in Graz, Austria.
By Jim Irwin • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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Jaguar E-Pace CUV Refreshed for 2021
Joining the F-Pace and all-electric I-Pace in the utility-vehicle lineup accounting for most Jaguar brand sales in the U.S., the E-Pace is available in three trim levels: P250, P250SE and 300 Sport.
By Jim Irwin • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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Nissan Doesn’t Go Rogue, Thankfully, with 2021 CUV
The latest generation of Nissan’s compact CUV matches the competition in features and performance, with in-vehicle technology getting a much-needed upgrade.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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Worlds Highest Power Density Fuel Cell Claimed By Hyzon
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.A heavy truck hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer is claiming the world’s most high density power unit following third-party testing.Trials held...
By Paul Myles • Oct. 27, 2020 -
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Lucid Motors Plans to Charge Up EV World
In a Wards Q&A, Zak Edson talks about the battery-maker-turned-electric-vehicle-maker’s strategy to enter a market getting crowded with contenders.
By Steve Finlay • Oct. 27, 2020 -
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Florida City Deploys 3D-Printed Autonomous Shuttle
What’s different about Olli 2.0 compared to other AVs is that it is 80% 3D-printed, including the entire chassis and body. Local Motors prints those two vehicle components in under 10 hours at its “microfactory” in Knoxville, TN.
By Sebastian Blanco • Oct. 27, 2020 -
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Ram 1500 TRX Makes High-Impact Off-Road Mark
“This truck is designed to do things at 100 mph off-road that will break other trucks,” Ram 1500 senior manager Carl Lally says of the Ram 1500 TRX. “We know, because we’ve tried.”
By Gary Witzenburg • Oct. 23, 2020 -
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2021 Cadillac Escalade Bigger, Bolder – and Much Better
Stunning displays, superb suspension upgrades and a six-figure sticker highlight fifth-generation Cadillac Escalade.
By Bob Gritzinger • Oct. 21, 2020 -
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Piëch Auto on Track to Deliver Mark Zero EV in 2022
While the coronavirus has hammered the auto industry, startup Piëch Automotive is well on its way to bring its luxury sports cars to market. The Mark Zero goes on sale at the end of 2022.
By Chuck Tannert • Oct. 21, 2020 -
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How to Integrate Additive Manufacturing Into Your Organization
Additive manufacturing represents a digital transformation for your company. The average AM rollout takes approximately five years. Every second you wait to begin your AM journey is time you’re falling further behind your competitors.
By Jon Walker • Oct. 19, 2020 -
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PSA to Develop Internal Charging Infrastructure
The French automaker has pledged to install EV charging infrastructure at all its production facilities on the continent. It says nearly 500 charging stations will be implemented in 49 group sites spanning 12 countries.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 16, 2020 -
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Magna to Produce Fisker Ocean Electric SUV in Europe
Henrik Fisker says Magna’s EV architecture, combined with Fisker intellectual property, will underpin the Fisker Ocean SUV, which will go on sale with a starting price of $37,499. Production begins in late 2022.
By Jim Irwin • Oct. 16, 2020 -
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2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Ram 1500
This video clip highlighting the Ram 1500 V-6 e-Torque was played during the January ceremony celebrating the 2020 winners. Each month, WardsAuto is posting winner profile videos.
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Genesis Pursues Young Affluent Vehicle Buyers
As “the youngest luxury brand,” Hyundai’s spinoff sets sights on millennials, says Genesis Motor America CEO Mark Del Rosso.
By Steve Finlay • Oct. 13, 2020 -
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New Seat of Operations for Recaro North America
Nicole McElroy, director-North American sales and global marketing, says Recaro’s product line goes beyond the seats for race cars that built the company’s reputation.
By Joseph Szczesny • Oct. 13, 2020 -
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Mercedes-Benz Takes Wraps Off One-Off Off-Roader
The fully operational EQC 4x4² is based on the EQC 400 4Matic, complete with a twin electric motor drive system developing a combined 408 hp and 562 lb.-ft. (762 Nm) of torque in combination with an 80-kWh lithium-ion battery and single-speed transmission.
By Greg Kable • Oct. 12, 2020 -
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New Powertrains Highlighted in Refreshed Santa Fe
Santa Fe internal-combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Mfg. Alabama and will arrive at dealerships by the end of the year, while the Santa Fe hybrid will be produced in Ulsan, Korea, and arrive in first-quarter 2021.
By Jim Irwin • Oct. 12, 2020 -
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Cabin Monitoring Will Define Cockpit of the Future, Improve Your Mood
In the cockpit of the future, you won’t be able to buy happiness, but you will be able to pay for a better mood.
By Drew Winter • Oct. 12, 2020 -
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Jury Still Out on Automaker Data Deals
Automakers worldwide are beginning to understand the data they collect from car owners is a valuable resource.
By Nathan Eddy • Oct. 9, 2020 -
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FLIR Fuses Thermal Sensing Into Automatic Emergency Braking
Adding thermal sensing to radar and visual cameras significantly improves low-light performance, FLIR Systems contends.
By Gary Witzenburg • Oct. 7, 2020
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