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Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG becomes S63 AMG for 2015
2014-04-22
The new S-Class branded all-wheel-drive full-size coupe has even more twin-turbo V8 power than before.
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Hyundai reveals more conservatively styled 2015 Sonata
2014-04-22
The company has significantly improved the model getting its first North American showing at the 2014 New York International Auto Show.
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GM restructuring its global vehicle-engineering organization
2014-04-22
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Koenigsegg returns to U.S. market with carbon-fiber 'hypercar'
2014-04-21
The Agera two-seat sports car has all carbon-fiber body, carbon-fiber wheels, and an in-house developed 5.0-L V8 rated at 1100 hp (821 kW) on premium pump gasoline, 1200 hp (895 kW) on E85. The transmission is a special dual-clutch 7-speed design developed in conjunction with Cima.
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BMW shows plug-in hybrid electric based on X5 Sports Activity Vehicle
2014-04-21
Vehicle has 18 mi/30 km all-electric range from lithium-ion battery pack. Uses 2.0-l twin-scroll turbo engine with combination peak output of 270 hp/201 kW and 300 lb ft/407 N-m. Offers "predictive navigation" for high fuel efficiency, and can save battery capacity for areas that may require electric vehicle-only operation. European drive cycle ratings are 3.8 l/100 km (62 mpg) and just 89 grams CO₂/100 km.
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Renesas reigns among automotive semiconductor makers
2014-04-21
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Camry's mid-cycle "refresh" more than just front and rear panels
2014-04-17
The body of the U.S. market's best-selling sedan is almost all-new, with atypically aggressive front treatment. Toyota expects the car, which comes to market as 2015 model in the Fall, to carry a Top Safety Pick + rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, along with a NHTSA 5-star rating.
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Modernized muscle: Chrysler revamps Dodge Charger, Challenger for 2015
2014-04-17
Charger, with its new sheet metal, received the majority of the L-platform investment, but both modern muscle machines get new transmissions, EPS, chassis upgrades, all-new electrical architectures, "Performance Pages" driver interface, and more performance.
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BMW 2.0-L diesel X3 gets comprehensive silencing package
2014-04-16
Acoustic panels are installed almost everywhere including in front of the engine and on the rear hatch.
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GM creates Global Product Integrity team in wake of ignition-switch recall
2014-04-16
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New Honda Fit introduced with "Earth Dreams" engine, CVT, new body construction
2014-04-16
Fuel economy with a CVT hits 41 mpg highway, while its new engine has double overhead cams, direct injection, and variable lift and cam phasing. Car continues with packaging innovation, gets 4.8 in (122 mm) more rear legroom.
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Audi TT designed for the digital age driver
2014-04-16
The all-new sports car poses a crucial question: Is it too clever by half? Dr. Andre Ebner, who heads the company’s development of onboard systems, argues very strongly that it is not.
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Mission critical: cybersecurity
2014-04-15
Cybersecurity was a red-hot discussion topic at the SAE 2014 World Congress as digital components and car-to-cloud communications become an ever-growing part of the vehicle package.
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Automotive fuels reference book
2014-04-15
Written for those who have an interest in or need to understand automotive fuels, SAE International offers the third edition of its best-selling Automotive Fuels Reference Book.
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Heavy brake re-gen feel dominates i3 driving experience
2014-04-15
With its i3 slated to reach U.S. customer hands in early May, BMW is ramping up production of its first mass-produced all-electric vehicle.
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Toyota Technical Center names a fifth Chief Engineer
2014-04-15
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Honda, Peugeot stylists make digital renderings a focal point of design
2014-04-15
Virtual prototypes are getting more realistic. Honda is designing total vehicles using real-time systems, while Peugeot is using digital technology to create HMIs.
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Compact, single-package automotive Ethernet-based solution
2014-04-15
Freescale Semiconductor and Broadcom Corp. have created the industry’s first fully integrated, packaged microcontroller (MCU) and physical layer transceiver (PHY) solution for use in 360 degree camera systems.
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VW’s new e-Golf may lead the way to lithium-air power
2014-04-15
Will fuel-cell motive power be necessary if lithium-air battery technology proves a success?
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Job market for engineers remains hot
2014-04-14
Automotive industry recruiters know the supply of engineers is thinner than the demand.
