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Road to MBS: Finally, We Drive Mazda’s Diesel As Launch Approaches
The 2.2L Skyactiv diesel 4-cyl. is a fine work of technology and runs smoothly. But it’s more expensive and less powerful than its turbocharged gasoline alternative.
By Steven Finlay, Tom Murphy • Aug. 7, 2019 -
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Michigan Governor Says It’s More Than ‘Fixing the Damn Roads’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan needs high-tech roadways to accommodate impending autonomous vehicles.
By Steven Finlay • Aug. 7, 2019 -
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Mobility, Autonomy Partnerships Are Vital, Challenging
Working with start-ups is tricky, industry insiders say. They must be introduced to the rigors of automotive-grade performance standards without breaking their spirit of innovation.
By David Zoia • Aug. 7, 2019 -
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Reality Has Set In: Making Autonomous Vehicles Work Is Difficult
Automakers are taking “a more sober point of view” and now are focusing their attention on higher-tech advanced driver-assistance systems, rather than full autonomy.
By David Zoia • Aug. 6, 2019 -
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How Car Dealers Can Avoid Data Pitfalls
“No data sources can quantify emotions, but emotions trump logic,” says Eric Dreisbach of the NADA Academy.
By Steven Finlay • Aug. 6, 2019 -
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Powertrain Experts Predict EV Surge
In the latest Automotive Futures survey of automakers and suppliers, powertrain experts say alternatives to internal combustion engines will lead the marketplace by the end of the next decade.
By Bob Gritzinger • Aug. 6, 2019 -
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Auto Engineers: Higher Efficiency Possible But U.S. Buyers Not Interested
Even though relaxed U.S. standards are on the horizon; the industry continues to increase EV efforts.
By Drew Winter • Aug. 5, 2019 -
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Interior LEDs Can Make Autonomous Driving Safer, More Comfortable
A peripheral-vision communication system powered by next-generation LEDs can help passengers feel more comfortable, and even less car sick, by providing an understanding of what their vehicle is doing on the road at any given moment.
By Kimberly Peiler • Aug. 1, 2019 -
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ZF Tackling Self-Drivers, Motion Sickness, Side Impacts
ZF and partner 2GetThere are rolling out autonomous shuttles in Europe and the Middle East. Through advanced chassis control, the supplier’s goal is to improve vehicle handling and eliminate motion sickness. And the world’s first external side airbag is in testing.
By Tom Murphy • July 31, 2019 -
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Toray to Make EV Battery Components in Hungary
The new production facility within an existing Hungary plant is meant to increase Toray’s total battery-separator-film production capacity about 20%.
By Paul Myles • July 30, 2019 -
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2020 Palisade Helps Fill Hyundai’s SUV Gap, Delivers Potential Hit
The ’20 Palisade’s eye-catching exterior, classy interior and cutting-edge technology give Hyundai an opportunity to play catchup in the midsize SUV segment.
By Doug Newcomb • July 29, 2019 -
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Good User-Experience Design Facilitates Mobile Sales
Car dealers can utilize proper UX design to make a good first impression on customers, generate more leads and close more sales.
By Katie Wilkins • July 26, 2019 -
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Wards 10 Best UX Judges’ Log for July 26: GMC Sierra, Honda Insight, Lexus UX
Editors applaud the surprise-and-delight features in the Sierra, Insight and UX, but find issues with GMC’s lax lane keeping and MIA adaptive cruise, the Lexus’ complicated phone pairing protocol and the Honda’s lack of driver’s side blindspot protection.
July 26, 2019 -
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Mid-engine Stingray Casts Wide Net, GM’s Reuss Says
It was a small engineering group at the automaker's Milford, MI, proving ground that drew up a viable mid-engine architecture.
By James M. Amend • July 26, 2019 -
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BMW, Jaguar Land Rover to Extend Alliance
According to a WardsAuto source, BMW is to supply Jaguar Land Rover with internal-combustion engines, “both with and without electrically assisted hybrid functions.” JLR tells WardsAuto it has no plans to outsource the manufacture of its own Ingenium 4- and 6-cyl. engines.
By Greg Kable • July 22, 2019 -
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Autonomous Vehicles and the Human Touch
Industry research provides strong anecdotal and scientific evidence that speech-induced anthropomorphism is essential in establishing trust. In other words, when a car talks it becomes more human-like to drivers and passengers.
By Eric Montague • July 17, 2019 -
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2020 Ford Explorer: New Engines, More Tech and a Return to RWD
The ’20 Ford Explorer goes back to its rear-drive roots but gets updated with the latest tech to retains its SUV sales leader status.
By Doug Newcomb • July 16, 2019 -
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Wards 10 Best UX Judges’ Log for July 15: Chevy Blazer, Nissan Altima, Toyota RAV4
Editors like the Blazer’s high-resolution touchscreen, struggle with phone pairing in the RAV4 and find the Altima’s ACC system intelligent enough to not speed up on a turn.
July 15, 2019 -
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Mini Rocketman Resurrected as Compact EV
To be introduced in 2022, the 3-door hatchback will act as a new zero-emissions entry-level model within a realigned Mini lineup.
By Greg Kable • July 12, 2019 -
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Big Trucks Enlisted in California’s Clean-Air Fight
Heavy-duty diesel trucks are California's biggest source of nitrogen-oxide pollution. But the sector is using electrification, autonomy and connectivity to combat the problem.
By Alysha Webb • July 11, 2019 -
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Biggest Roadblock to Autonomous Vehicles Isn’t Technology
The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards need to be reworked or overhauled if autonomous vehicles are going to reach their full potential. Fortunately, federal regulators are adjusting the rules to accommodate autonomous vehicles within the existing legal framework.
By Eric Tanenblatt, Crawford Schneider • July 10, 2019 -
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Casting Capability Gives BMTS Competitive Edge
Most turbocharger suppliers purchase turbine housings, but BMTS co-owner Westron is a Chinese casting company that is supplying them internally. Additional BMTS turbo plants are coming online in Mexico this year and in China next year.
By Tom Murphy • July 10, 2019 -
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Porsche Engineering Names New Management Board Chair
Peter Schafer moved to the Porsche Group in 2003, where he was vice president-Complete Vehicle Development and managing director-Porsche Engineering from 2004 to 2009.
By Alan Harman • July 9, 2019 -
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JLR Confirms Electric Jaguar XJ
The second electric-powered model to be produced by Jaguar following the 2018 introduction of the I-Pace CUV will be unveiled next year, with North American sales launching in early 2021.
By Greg Kable • July 8, 2019 -
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Electric-Powered Mini Cooper SE Unveiled
The compact electric hatchback is claimed to boast typical Mini handling traits and 168-mile zero-emissions range.
By Greg Kable • July 8, 2019
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