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Cross Coupé GTE previews seven-seat SUV from VW Chattanooga

2015-01-14

The plug-in hybrid concept “is the ambassador of a new design language developed by Volkswagen for the U.S." said Klaus Bischoff, VW Chief Designer. At its Chattanooga plant, VW will produce a version of it in 2016, followed by a long-wheelbase Tiguan in 2017.

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Johnson Controls presents interior concept for autonomous driving at 2015 NAIAS

2015-01-14

More than 30 innovations ranging from production-ready to exploratory are featured in a luxury-oriented concept interior aimed at autonomous vehicles.

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Fuel efficiency SUV notches 10 mpg improvement vs. baseline vehicle

2015-01-13

A demonstrator SUV has achieved a 35 mpg combined city/highway rating following a phase-two technology retrofit. Schaeffler's fuel efficiency demonstrator is based on a 2013 Ford Escape with a 24 mpg combined mileage rating when production-attired in AWD, a 2.0-L EcoBoost engine, and a six-speed automatic transaxle.

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2016 Toyota Tacoma debuts at 2015 NAIAS

2015-01-13

It has been 10 years since an all-new Toyota Tacoma launched in the North American market.

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Johnson Controls unveils new start-stop battery system

2015-01-12

An advanced start-stop system using two different battery chemistries is now in the prototype phase, Johnson Controls officials announced during the first media day at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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2016 Volt: GM gives its PHEV longer range, less weight, easier charging

2015-01-12

The world's best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle was re-engineered from a clean sheet for 2016.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: New year's auto tech

2015-01-12

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Nissan arms its 2016 Titan with diesel V8, HD capability

2015-01-12

After a frustrating and delay-ridden 10-year development, Nissan has unveiled its second-generation Titan--the first light-duty pickup that combines diesel V8 muscle with heavy-duty GVWR.

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Audi A3 Sportback e-tron swells VW’s plug-in hybrid choices

2015-01-11

“For Audi, the A3 Sportback e-tron (plug-in hybrid (PIH)) marks another important step towards sustainable individual mobility,” said Audi Head of Sales, Wayne Griffiths, of the NAIAS-bound car.

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Most powerful production Mini shows in Detroit

2015-01-11

The new John Cooper Works shown at the NAIAS produces 170 kW and 350 N·m.

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Book offers engineering trends of 2014 concept cars, 2015 new passenger cars

2015-01-09

SAE International’s 2015 Passenger Car and 2014 Concept Car Yearbook provides snapshots of the latest and greatest technologies introduced by the automotive industry in 2014 concept cars and 2015 new passenger cars.

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Toyota announces access to fuel-cell patents at CES

2015-01-06

Toyota announced at CES that it will grant royalty-free use of all 5680 of its solely owned fuel-cell patents, including those pending from development of the first hydrogen fuel-cell production vehicle, the Toyota Mirai.

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Mercedes-Benz debuts 'car of the future' at CES

2015-01-06

Designed around the future luxuries of space, time, and privacy, the Mercedes-Benz F 015 “Luxury in Motion” concept car had its world premiere Monday night at the 2015 International CES.

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3M, GM collaborate on aftermarket adhesive for multi-material structures

2015-01-05

Current products from 3M can be used to repair aluminum- and carbon fiber-intensive vehicles, but the company is working with OEMs such as General Motors to develop optimized solutions for multi-material structural applications.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: GM's streaming video mirror for 2016

2015-01-05

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SAE committee busy developing standards to confront the cybersecurity threat

2015-01-05

The group will classify attack methods, propose preventative strategies, define levels of security by criticality of system type, and identify architecture-level strategies for mitigating attacks.

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Cadillac engineers a 'bi-modal' 200-mph CTS-V

2014-12-29

Packing a 640-hp supercharged LT4 V8 under its muscular, CFD-designed hood, Cadillac's new performance flagship strikes many developmental balances, said Chief Engineer Tony Roma.

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Mercedes-Benz melds SUV and coupe styling for GLE Coupe

2014-12-29

When is an SUV not and SUV? When it’s the new Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, a sportier version of the GLE, formerly M-Class.

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SAE Eye on Engineering: Tall Roof Van Revolution

2014-12-29

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See-through A-pillars, ghost navigation, and Discovery Sport extreme testing

2014-12-23

Tackling whiteout blizzard conditions, Jaguar Land Rover shows the way ahead.