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Chevy, Honda join U.S. subcompact crossover market

2014-04-23

Chevrolet Trax and Honda HR-V, based on the Sonic and Fit, will use the same engines as the cars, offer all-wheel drive, slot in below Chevy Equinox and Honda CR-V.

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Nissan tries to re-create Murano buzz through design

2014-04-23

The 2015 model carries on with the same gasoline V6 as before, but a mass reduction, reduced drag, and tweaks to the drivetrain tuning for more efficiency combine to boost fuel economy by 20%.

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Land Rover's Discovery Vision concept has real future for 2015

2014-04-22

It incorporates innovative technologies for off-road use including capability for driver to operate vehicle from outside, enhanced terrain response system, and seemingly transparent hood to see road surface under vehicle.

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More attractive Kia Sedona minivan on all-new platform

2014-04-24

With 76% high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel, larger welds, and extensive use of structural adhesives, the design is predicted to get top ratings from NHTSA and IIHS. Other highlights are a direct-injection 3.3-L V6, hands- and feet-free liftgate, and UVO infotainment with new eServices.

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Ford debuts Mustang convertible and revised Focus

2014-04-22

The company celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Mustang's launch with the introduction of the 2015 convertible and a 50th anniversary special edition at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. Refreshed Focus gets dynamic and electronic improvements.

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Universal vision sensor

2014-05-13

Balluff’s BVS universal vision sensor offers 360° part position detection, defect finding, contour-based counting and matching, barcode reading (linear and 2-D DM), and optical character verification (OCV).

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Remote keyless entry systems a possible app for special battery chemistry

2014-05-04

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Flash devices

2014-07-01

Spansion Inc. extends its automotive flash memory portfolio with the addition of six automotive-grade devices.

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Refining ride quality at lower cost

2016-11-16

BWI is developing what it believes will be a cost-effective system that would improve ride quality at lower cost than employing magneto-rheological (MR) suspension units.

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McLaren faces the electrified and autonomous future

2016-11-01

Despite rumors of an acquisition by Apple, McLaren is racing ahead on £1B in self-funded R&D and an ambitious plan to develop an electric supercar worthy of the name.

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KBB Survey: Most consumers would accept SAE Level 4 autonomy, but think safety diminishes

2016-09-28

A nationwide survey about vehicle autonomy indicates younger people better understand and trust the technology, while given the choice among the six SAE levels of autonomous driving, SAE Level 4 is the "sweet spot."

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Indian JV offers engineering services for BIW weld shops

2016-10-19

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2017 Nissan Rogue adds hybrid system with EV-only mode

2016-10-06

Nissan gives its 2017 compact crossover a hybrid-electric powertrain option and electric A/C.

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SAE 2016 Convergence: Touch screens, speech, HUD the likely future of in-car interface

2016-09-21

Expect vehicle interiors to get advanced touch screens and more HUDs, as IHS Automotive says customers seek a user interface that not only simplifies but just plain works.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Alt propulsion explosion

2016-11-28

Despite two-dollar per gallon gasoline in the U.S., automakers are developing new, even more efficient power solutions.

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Print your next wiring harness

2017-01-25

Flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) uses a combination of high-precision printing technology and advanced electronics. The result is lightweight, package-efficient and physically flexible circuitry, first used by Ford on a limited trial basis in the overhead console of the 2013 Fusion.

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Tech start-ups maneuver to work with OEMs

2016-11-14

Lengthy automotive development and production cycles have long prevented automakers and startups from working together. While that’s changed a bit, many young companies still find it difficult to work with OEMs.

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Honda’s new 10-speed is a slick shifter

2017-01-19

Developed in-house over a three-year period, Honda's new transaxle is the industry’s first production 10-speed for front-drive vehicles. It boasts a ratio spread of 10.1 and is set up for rapid skip-shifting.

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: Dyno tested

2016-10-27

One of the most essential tools used for developing and testing new vehicles is the dynamometer.

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LA show 2016: Jaguar reveals electric I-Pace, Ford shows EcoSport for U.S.

2016-11-15

Jaguar's all-electric I-Pace Concept and Ford's EcoSport small crossover open the 2016 Los Angeles auto show.