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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.
Oct. 14, 2020 -
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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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U.K. Lab Offers On-Road, Digital Vehicle Testing
The Smart Mobility Living Lab boasts a host of on-road and digital testing and appraisal facilities for engineers to resolve issues and see how their driverless technology stands up to an almost infinite variety of scenarios.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 7, 2020 -
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Recycled Waste Materials Destined for JLR Interiors
JLR says its next-generation cars will feature floor mats and trim made with nylon yarn woven from recycled industrial plastic, fabric off-cuts from clothing manufacturers and fishing nets abandoned in the ocean, known as “ghost nets.”
By Paul Myles • Oct. 7, 2020 -
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Does Your Dealership Need New CRM? Spot the Red Flags.
Like any tool, a dealership CRM is only as effective as the user behind it. Every dealership is different, but there are several CRM utilization red flags that can indicate it might be time for a CRM adjustment.
Oct. 6, 2020 -
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Magna Introduces Rear Seating Innovations
With no latch or striker on its rails, the next-gen EZ-Entry seat provides what Magna calls industry-leading foot clearance for third-row occupants, 4 ins. more than a current seat.
By Gary Witzenburg • Oct. 6, 2020 -
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Focus on Design in Refreshed ’21 Jaguar XF
Jaguar’s director of interior design, Alister Whelan, says the XF and F-Pace were born using the same design philosophy, which means they preview what’s next.
By Sebastian Blanco • Oct. 6, 2020 -
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Canada May Extend Zero-Emissions-Vehicle Subsidies
The Liberal government says it plans to “make zero-emissions vehicles more affordable while investing in more charging stations across the country.”
By Keith Nuthall • Oct. 5, 2020 -
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2020 Land Rover Defender Leads in Apocalypse Technology
The New 2020 Land Rover Defender is being introduced with a fresh look and some deadly serious old-school river-fording, rock-crawling, cliff-hanging credentials. Pricing starts at $50,000.
By Drew Winter • Oct. 2, 2020 -
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U.S. Premium Brands at a Critical Crossroad
Premium brands will opt for profit on new battery-electric entries and leave the volume to Tesla.
By Warren P. Browne • Oct. 1, 2020 -
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2022 VW Taos Drive Reveals Sophisticated New Small CUV
The short story is that the Taos reminds us of the original Tiguan. The long story is that the Taos is quite sophisticated for its segment, and the tale starts under the CUV’s hood.
By Christian Wardlaw • Sept. 29, 2020 -
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Engine Upgrade Highlights ’21 Subaru Crosstrek
Subaru adds Sport trim and a 2.5L engine upgrade in the midcycle update of its third best-selling model.
By Bob Gritzinger • Sept. 28, 2020 -
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Appearances Matter in Jaguar’s ’21 F-Pace
Jaguar hopes you like what the designers have done here, as the F-Pace's new design is setting up a blueprint for future models.
By Sebastian Blanco • Sept. 16, 2020
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