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Chafing against engine friction
… parts at modest cost, automakers can boost mileage without the massive investment of redesigning an engine. In the 2025 model year , each automaker's fleet miles per gallon must reach 54.5. Engineers have made significant strides reducing friction …
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Sources: Chrysler plans high-hp Hellcat V-8
… recent product plan indicates that the next-generation Challenger will go into production in mid-2014 for the 2015 model year . The supercharged engine will help the heavier Challenger compete with the high-performance Ford Mustang Cobra and …
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Goofy ads, variants help Mini rule its own little world
… t say how much it has spent on development in the past 11 years. The second-generation Mini debuted in the 2007 model year with a new chassis and sheet metal and a new generation of engines. But Mini also has performed engineering marvels …
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2 million extra doors was the best call Daimler made during 'marriage of equals'
… a malady that was solved with the addition of the powerful Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine in 2011 for the 2012 model year . New interior refinements -- an admittedly loose term when discussing the Wrangler -- helped also. andnbsp; Early …
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Subaru, Mitsubishi small crossovers top new crash test
… The Forester, which Subaru redesigned for the 2014 model year , earned Top Safety Pick+ accolades by scoring a "good ..... crossovers in the country and redesigned for the 2013 model year , was not subjected to the new small overlap test. Toyota …
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NHTSA confirms new deputy, considers push for automatic braking
… such technologies, NHTSA ordered automakers to outfit all cars with electronic stability control starting in the 2011 model year . A similar mandate for automatic braking could be next. Strickland told reporters after the hearing that NHTSA could …
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Infiniti Plans Top-Tier Vehicle (5/14/13)
… investigating a reported steering problem. Affecting 340004. At 250. And 350 super duty pickup trucks. From the 2008 model year . It's has received five complaints of a gearbox failure that electoral loss of steering control. And shares of La …
At 250. And -- 350 super duty pickup trucks. From the 2008 model year . It's has received five complaints of a gearbox failure that electoral loss of steering control. And shares of -- La rose another -
Akerson sees GM profits streaming from in-vehicle connections
… Bigger pipe In February, OnStar announced a partnership with ATandT Inc. to offer 4G LTE service next year in most 2015 model - year vehicles in the U.S. and Canada. Akerson, this month during a conference call with analysts, gave his most candid …
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Chrysler recalls 469,000 SUVs worldwide over gearshift issue
… automaker said Saturday . Included are 2006- to 2010- model - year Jeep Commanders and 2005 to 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokees ..... America. Chrysler also said it is recalling 532 2013- model - year Ram 1500 pickup trucks in the United States and Canada …
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U.S. regulators close inquiries into Ford, Chrysler vehicles
… transfer tubes. The glitch was found in models built between October 2011 and May 2012. Chrysler recalled about 30,000 model year 2012 Jeep Patriot and Compass SUVs globally for the issue in April. Both Ford and Chrysler said there were no accidents …
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Reuss: Buick earns product pizazz
… Buick's lineup, including the addition of all-wheel-drive and a new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine for the 2014 model year . Reuss says he isn't concerned if Regal doesn't sell in high volumes. "I'm not focused on getting more Regal …
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For VW, new turbo brings more power, fuel economy for key models
… and better fuel economy than their turbo counterparts. Why is Volkswagen willing to confuse buyers in the middle of a model year ? Because the engine swap begins Volkswagen's bold plan to make turbochargers standard across most of its best-selling …
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Alcoa plans to expand Tenn. plant to meet automotive demand
… would be supplying. General Motors Co. is targeting a 15 percent weight reduction of its vehicles through the 2016 model year , and Ford Motor Co. has set a goal to take 250 to 750 pounds (113 to 340 kilograms) from each of its models as they …
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Mid-sized sedans, hot in 2012, cool off
… even those that are only a year or two older. The Accord, Fusion, Altima and Malibu were redesigned for the 2013 model year . As a result, sales are up 26 percent for the Accord and 25 percent for the Fusion through April. Sales of the Malibu …
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Lincoln to hike MKZ Hybrid mix; Ford volume up 18%
DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. will increase the production mix of Lincoln MKZ Hybrids to 30 percent for the 2014 model year , from 20 percent now, to meet increased demand. After a problem-plagued launch that delayed the car's arrival …
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VW sales fall as rivals dent Passat, Jetta demand
… head against the Honda Accord and Ford Fusion, both of which have sold better since being redesigned for the 2013 model year . The drop in April sales ends a 31-month streak of gains for the VW brand, which doubled its annual U.S. sales …
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GM redemption seen culminating in return to SandP 500 Index
… incentive spending has gone up, particularly on their large trucks, those rises reflect the wind-down of current model - year Silverado and Sierra," Jeremy Acevedo, an Edmunds analyst, said in an e-mailed statement. "This spending should …
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Ford Crown Victoria police cars being probed by NHTSA
… NHTSA said it is conducting an engineering analysis into model year 2005-2008 Ford Motor Co. Crown Victoria police models ..... Porsche now is part of Volkswagen AG. Viper suspensions Model year 2005 and 2006 Dodge Vipers made by Chrysler are being …
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Honda recalls almost 46,000 Fits in U.S., Canada
… and Canada to fix a problem with the electronic stability control system software. The recall affects 2012 and 2013 model year Fit Sport cars. The cars may tilt too far during sharp turns, possibly leading to loss of tire traction and increasing …
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Nissan recalls 123,308 Altimas for spare tire issue
… States to adjust the inflation of the spare tires, which could be over- or under-inflated. The Altimas are from model year 2013, according to documents filed the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Due to a production …
