Design
Design
Lincoln future product and branding tops Ford's to-do list
2:53 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 3
Ford plans to further differentiate the Lincoln and Ford division product lineups, while giving the luxury Lincoln brand a “point of view,” company leaders promise. Ford is also planning for fewer Lincoln dealerships in major metro areas.... Read More » Comments [0] | Recommendations [0]
AdvertisingJeep's rugged Wrangler smoothes rough edges with upscale interior
12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
When it comes to the Wrangler, Jeep's go-anywhere vehicle, customers care about its ability to climb rocks or barrel through streams. Interiors? They probably are below the top 20 on a list of priorities of passionate "Wranglerheads," says David Kelleher, a Philadelphia Jeep dealer.... Read More »INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Ballooning IT guides car interiors
12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
Advances in consumer electronic devices such as cell phones and laptops are changing drivers' perceptions about the design of information technology in vehicles. As a result, the days of the cloned radio and two levels of interior trim may already be history.... Read More »Orlando will debut in Paris
12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
The seven-seat version of the Chevrolet Orlando minivan will debut next month at the Paris auto show as part of the brand's European product offensive.... Read More »Catching up on their Z's
12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
Japanese design lion Yoshihiko Matsuo, creator of the first Nissan Z sports car in 1969, eyes his young visitor warily. And Randy Rodriguez, North American creator of the most recent Nissan Z exterior in 2009, returns the old man's stare like a young terrier guarding his turf.... Read More »FINAL ASSEMBLY
EV engineers' unusual task: Make it noisier
12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
It used to be that auto companies wanted to make cars as quiet as possible. Now they're working to make them louder. And all in the name of safety. Nissan added a digital humming noise to its Leaf electric vehicle to warn people with hearing or vision impairments that the car was coming. Now Toyota is following suit with the Prius.... Read More »- Soft-top Murano likely to spark a love-hate debate on styling
In a move certain to divide consumers into love-it/hate-it groups, Nissan Motor Co.
Aug. 23, 12:01 am U.S. ET - A mid-engine Vette? GM says no
A mid-engine Corvette? Not gonna happen. But a hybrid ? Maybe.
Aug. 16, 12:01 am U.S. ET - X3 has ventilation system .... and venti latte system
BMW of North America executives lobbied hard for bigger and better cupholders on the redesigned X3...
Aug. 16, 12:01 am U.S. ET - Infiniti rolls out first Performance Line model
A 348-hp Infiniti G coupe with chrome exhaust tips and red-stitched leather seats will serve as the...
Aug. 12, 1:00 pm U.S. ET - Scion moves to expand its lineup
Toyota's Scion youth brand was conceived as a three-product lineup, but it will stretch to four...
Aug. 9, 12:01 am U.S. ET - After diet, a Chrysler product binge
Chrysler Group dealers, starving for new products, will get a banquet of nameplates in three years...
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Manufacturing
Kia recalls Souls and Sorentos for fire risk
2:58 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 2
Kia Motors America said today it is recalling about 35,000 2010-11 Souls and Sorentos because faulty wiring harnesses could short and cause a fire. The recall affects about 23,972 2010 Soul compact crossovers equipped with a special lighting system that includes illuminated front speakers in the interior door panel.... Read More »
Future Product
Ford's Raptor pickup boasts bigger engine, more seats
8:44 am U.S. ET | Sept. 3
Ford dealers begin taking orders today for the 2011 F-150 SVT Raptor pickup, featuring a larger standard engine and more seating capacity. For starters, all 2011 Raptors will come standard with a 6.2-liter V-8, rated at 411 hp and 434 lb-ft of torque. The 6.2-liter engine was an option on the 2010 Raptor, while a 320-hp 5.4-liter V-8 was the base engine.... Read More »
Green Cars
NADA to oppose new fuel economy labels
3:21 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 31
The National Automobile Dealers Association said today it would likely oppose a federal proposal to label new vehicles starting with a letter grade from A+ to D based on their fuel economy and emissions. NADA joins many automakers in criticizing the Obama administration's letter-rating proposal, which was unveiled Monday and has been endorsed by many environmental groups.... Read More »
Technology
Study: Japan firms are best in infotainment
12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 30
Japanese suppliers of information and entertainment systems score highest in quality, says a recent study by J.D. Power and Associates. These systems, including satellite radio and navigation devices, are increasingly must-have features in vehicles. About 66 percent of drivers now have satellite radio, up from 59 percent in 2009.... Read More »
Car Cutaways
CAR CUTAWAY
BorgWarner Beru unit gives Bugatti its F1 tire-monitoring technology
12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 1
A division of BorgWarner Beru Systems GmbH, bf1systems, supplies the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport's tire-pressure monitoring system, which alerts drivers if the tires deflate to a dangerous level.... Read More »
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