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FCA Repurposing Indiana Transmission Plant
The repurposed Indiana Transmission Plant II, to be renamed Kokomo Engine Plant, will be the source of all U.S. production for the GMET4 engine that currently is built in Termoli, Italy.
By Jim Irwin • March 10, 2020 -
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New Power Electronics Will Make EVs More Efficient and Less Expensive
European HiPERFORM project aims to introduce wide-bandgap power electronics, including gallium nitride, in next-generation EVs.
By Benoit Bakeroot, Stefaan Decoutere • March 10, 2020 -
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Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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UAW’s Fortunes Founder As Ex-President Charged
The corruption scandal has undermined union organizing efforts at Volkswagen of America, Nissan and Tesla and led to suggestions last fall’s 40-day strike at General Motors was prolonged to cover up the problems of union leaders.
By Joseph Szczesny • March 10, 2020 -
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2020 C8 Corvette: No Junk in That Trunk
It took 14 years of development work – and decades of wishful thinking – but filling the back end of the eighth-generation Chevy Stingray with an award-winning small-block V-8 makes for magnificent handling.
By Tom Murphy • March 6, 2020 -
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Changes to 2020 Audi A4/S4 and Q7 Advance Design, Technology
Audi gives important models major midcycle upgrades to keep them competitive.
By Christian Wardlaw • March 5, 2020 -
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Pierburg Wins Engine-Pump Supply Orders
One of the products ordered is a tandem pump, a combined oil and fuel pump partly developed by Pierburg Pump Technology US. The other component is a variable oil pump.
By Jim Irwin • Feb. 28, 2020 -
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2020 Atlas Cross Sport Fills Gap for VW
Without a third row, the Atlas Cross Sport has a dramatically raked rear window and liftgate compared to the larger Atlas. The Atlas Cross Sport now offers AWD with the 2.0L 4-cyl., as well as a bold new burgundy interior.
By Tom Murphy • Feb. 28, 2020 -
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From Walkman to Electric Vehicle
Magna supported Sony in many areas for its VISION-S electric prototype vehicle, from engineering to integration with other suppliers. And it was Magna's task to hand-build the VISION-S.
By Manfred Pircher • Feb. 25, 2020 -
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Faurecia Enlists Fuel Cells in Emissions Fight
Faurecia executive Andrew Pontius predicts large commercial vehicles will use fuel cells, but says smaller, more flexible systems should appear within the next decade.
By Joseph Szczesny • Feb. 24, 2020 -
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The Next Decade of Autonomous Vehicles: Who, What, When, Where and Why?
The next decade of autonomous-vehicle development will prove as unpredictable as the last. The automotive industry will have to face some fundamental questions.
By Jesse Halfon • Feb. 20, 2020 -
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All-Wheelin’ With Toyota
We test the latest additions to Toyota’s all-wheel-drive lineup, the ’20 Camry and ’21 Avalon sedans.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 20, 2020 -
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Electrified Vehicles Claim 3% of European Market
Germany led the market with sales of 108,839 electrified units, up 61% over 2018, followed by Norway (79,640); the U.K. (72,834), the Netherlands (66,957) and France (61,356).
By Roger Schreffler • Feb. 14, 2020 -
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Video Intro for Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Ceremony
This video kicked off the recent ceremony celebrating the 2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems winners. Throughout the year, WardsAuto will post profile videos about each winner.
Feb. 12, 2020 -
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Five Ways Agile in Automotive Will Pivot in 2020
With large-scale, autonomous projects on the rise, finding ways to implement Agile Development, functional safety and cybersecurity shall rise significantly. Dogmatism is the wrong path.
By Sergej Weber, Steve Tengler • Feb. 12, 2020 -
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Volvo’s Polestar Boosts Sustainability Efforts
Volvo’s electrified premium sub-brand aims to reduce weight, cut plastic content and lessen waste material with innovative natural and recycled source materials.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 12, 2020 -
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What AI Really Means for Car Dealerships
The author of a new book tells of five ways artificial intelligence can spur vehicle sales.
By Chase Abbott • Feb. 10, 2020 -
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2020 WardsAuto Engine & Propulsion Summit: OEM Roundtable
Talking future powertrains are Ford's Dave Filipe, Toyota's Dante Boutell, BMW's Ralph Mahler, GM's Jeff Luke and Hyundai's Kyoung Pyo Ha. The summit was held Jan. 16 in Detroit.
Feb. 6, 2020 -
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2020 WardsAuto Engine & Propulsion Summit: Supplier Roundtable
Discussing propulsion technology with Wards analyst Drew Winter are ZF's Jörg Trampler, Eaton's Karl Sievertsen, American Axle & Mfg.'s Craig Renneker and Mahle's Hugh Blaxill. The summit was held Jan. 16 in Detroit.
Feb. 5, 2020 -
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Low-Viscosity Oil Formulated for JLR Vehicles
Special Tec LR 0W-20 is officially approved by Jaguar Land Rover for use in the latest gasoline engines in Jaguars and Land Rovers, and is not suitable for any other models.
By Jim Irwin • Feb. 4, 2020 -
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2020 Mazda CX-30 Just What the Doctor (and Family) Ordered
By studying the human body, engineers positioned the seats to give all occupants proper posture, not just the driver.
By Steven Finlay • Feb. 4, 2020 -
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EV, FCEV Advocates Examine Infrastructure Gap
A recurring theme at the SAE symposium was continued underdeveloped infrastructure and how it impacts the adoption of battery-electric and fuel-cell electric vehicles.“Ubiquitous charging could double BEV share,” GM researcher Ian Sutherland says.
By Christian Wardlaw • Feb. 3, 2020 -
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The Power of Autonomous Vehicle Sensors
To achieve Vision Zero, vehicles will need super sensors that have a wide field of view, long range and the ability to sense objects and people at all heights so there are no gaps or blindspots.
By Kobi Marenko • Feb. 3, 2020 -
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Seat Maker Adient Spins Off Recaro Subsidiary
The companies say the sale to Raven Acquisition will allow Recaro to “focus on its core business – performance seats, ergonomic seats and special applications.”
By Jim Irwin • Jan. 31, 2020 -
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Hyundai’s 2020 Venue Small CUV Should Sell Itself
In typical Hyundai fashion, the Venue subcompact CUV is a screaming deal, roughly priced between $17,000 and $23,000 and filled with class-above elements like oodles of standard safety tech.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Jan. 29, 2020 -
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BorgWarner to Acquire Delphi in $3.3 Billion Deal
The companies say the acquisition will enable BorgWarner to maintain flexibility across combustion, hybrid and electric propulsion systems.
By Jim Irwin • Jan. 28, 2020
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