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Lexus Brings Back V-8 for IS Sedan
The naturally aspirated 5.0L V-8 is rated at 472 hp and 395 lb.-ft. of torque and adds 143 lbs. (65 kg) of curb weight. Lexus says the IS 500 F Sport Performance, available this fall, can sprint to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.5 seconds
By Tom Murphy • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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2020 Wards 10 Best UX Winner Video - Subaru Legacy
This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. On Tuesday, we will post Subaru's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best UX.
Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Nexteer Teams With Tactile Mobility to Enhance Steering Feel
Software developed by Tactile Mobility collects data using a vehicle’s built in, non-visual sensors such as wheel speed, wheel angle and gear position, while analyzing them in real-time to obtain an accurate description of vehicle-to-road dynamics.
By Joseph Szczesny • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Mercedes-Benz Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best UX Awards
Christian Mirea, senior manager of UX design at Mercedes-Benz, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best UX trophy for the CLA 250. This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners.
Feb. 19, 2021 -
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2022 Acura MDX Positioned to Maintain Three-Row Sales Lead
At the end of its lifecycle, the outgoing MDX outsold every rival nearly 2-to-1. With snappy styling, excellent road manners, a daring and functional interior and a proven powertrain, the fully redesigned model should carry on the momentum.
By Tom Murphy • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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2020 Wards 10 Best UX Winner Video - Kia Seltos
This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best UX.
Feb. 17, 2021 -
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Hyundai Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best UX Awards
C.J. Eckman, Hyundai’s manager-IOT planning and connected car, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best UX trophy for the Sonata. This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners.
Feb. 16, 2021 -
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Chevrolet Lands 1-2 Bolt Punch This Summer
The refreshed ’22 Bolt hatchback is priced $5,000 lower than the previous model, while the all-new Bolt “EUV” compact ute will start at $33,995. Chevrolet also will cover standard installation of a Level 2 home charger for eligible customers.
By Tom Murphy • Feb. 14, 2021 -
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Toyota Escalates Environmental Fight With New BEVs, PHEV
Toyota will debut two battery-electric models and a plug-in hybrid in the U.S. market later this year. The automaker says a PHEV can be cleaner than a BEV, considering the “waste” of a BEV carrying around a heavier battery pack than it needs.
By Sebastian Blanco • Feb. 12, 2021 -
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Ford Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best UX Awards
Hau Thai-Tang, Ford's chief product platform and operations officer, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best UX trophy for the Escape. This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners.
Feb. 12, 2021 -
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Chevrolet Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best UX Awards
Steve Majoros, vice president-Chevrolet marketing, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best UX trophy for the Chevy Trailblazer.
Feb. 10, 2021 -
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2020 Wards 10 Best UX Winner Video - Chevy Trailblazer
This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. On Wednesday, we will post Chevrolet's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best UX.
Feb. 9, 2021 -
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BMW Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best UX Awards
Ralph Mahler, head of U.S. product planning and strategy for BMW of North America, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best UX trophy for the X7.
Feb. 8, 2021 -
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Leveraging Data to Personalize the Customer Experience
Matching data and expertise to personalize car shopping, alongside the technology, helps dealerships make digital marketing and online retail simple and profitable.
By Katie Wilkins • Feb. 5, 2021 -
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2020 Wards 10 Best UX Winner Video - BMW X7
This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. On Monday, we will post BMW's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best UX.
Feb. 5, 2021 -
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Audi Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best UX
Pom Malhotra, director-connected vehicles & data at Audi of America, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best UX trophy for the Q7.
Feb. 4, 2021 -
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Biometrics Emerging Bridge to In-Car Digital Commerce
Digital transactions are coming, whether it’s through an increase in self-driving vehicles, giving riders time to make digital transactions or simply by creating new ways for connected cars to pay for things such as tolls and fuel, Mastercard’s Will Judge says.
By Sebastian Blanco • Feb. 3, 2021 -
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Like a Pininfarina Battista Out of Hell
No existing combustion-engine road car comes close to matching the on-paper powertrain credentials and the torrent of torque that comes along with this spectacular $3 million Italian electric-powered all-wheel-drive hypercar.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 2, 2021 -
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Toyota Highlander Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors
William Chergosky, interior chief designer at Calty Design Research, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors trophy for the Toyota Highlander.
Feb. 2, 2021 -
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Android Automotive OS Hints at Advances in UX
Android Automotive OS’s on-screen controls need to be intuitive and the displays need to provide only necessary information with minimal distraction, says Rightware marketing chief Derek Sellin.
By Sebastian Blanco • Feb. 1, 2021 -
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In-Car Entertainment: Who Wins, Who Dares?
“Customers have an expectation of wanting everything, everywhere,” says Pete Wood of Sony.
By Steve Finlay • Feb. 1, 2021 -
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2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner Video: Toyota Highlander
This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. On Tuesday, we will post Toyota's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors.
Feb. 1, 2021 -
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Nissan Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors
Thomas Mally, associate chief vehicle engineer for the Nissan Sentra, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors trophy for the compact sedan.
Jan. 29, 2021 -
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2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner Video: Nissan Sentra
This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. On Friday, we will post Nissan's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors.
Jan. 28, 2021 -
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Mercedes-Benz Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors
Hartmut Sinkwitz, director of interior design for Mercedes-Benz, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors trophy for the GLB.
Jan. 27, 2021
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