NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Turbos, HEVs Vie for Wards 10 Best Engines Honors

Divergent powertrain strategies are evident as high-output turbocharged engines and fuel-sipping hybrids and plug-ins dominate the field of 40 powertrains under review for the 2017 competition.

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Autoline Daily

VW Could Cut 30,000 Jobs, GM to Sell Pick-Up Trucks in China, Buick Reveals Own Version of the Volt

CUV Cornucopia In L.A.

FCA and Ford launch a one-two punch into the heart of the hot compact CUV market with new Compass and EcoSport models. The Jeep arrives in early 2017 while the EcoSport debuts in early 2018

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U.S.-Market Toyota C-HR Rolls Out in Los Angeles

The automaker’s entrant into the exploding Small CUV segment has a diamond-themed design and promises sporty handling, but uses a naturally aspirated 2.0L engine.

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Mercedes Touts Wide Product Range in L.A.

From Maybach convertible to Smart EVs to 600-hp AMG E-Class, Mercedes-Benz looking to please everyone.

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2017 Wards 10 Best Engines Nominees

The 2017 Wards 10 Best Engines competition features 40 powertrains, including 25 4-cyl. engines, 12 6-cyl. engines, 23 turbos, three diesels and 11 hybrids or plug-ins.

VW Turnaround Plan Calls for 30,000 Job Cuts

In announcing it expects to cut 30,000 jobs globally and reduce investment and R&D costs to achieve annual cost savings of €3.7 billion starting in 2020, the automaker says the moves are meant to help it concentrate on zero-emissions technology.

Aston Martin Pumps Up the Power in New Vanquish S

The revamped 592-hp model reaches showrooms in December.

China’s Techrules Details Supercar Plan

The Beijing manufacturer has released sneak conceptual renderings of the new car that promises blistering performance thanks to Techrules’ proprietary Turbine-Recharging Electric Vehicle powertrain.

Volkswagen Preparing to Unveil Revamped Brand Strategy

Herbert Diess, head of the VW brand, says agreements with labor unions on cost cuts and investments have cleared the way for an overhaul of the automaker's core brand and will reveal it in coming weeks.

Cooperation Key to Connected Future for PSA Group

Automakers must work with each other to improve connectivity, PSA’s Gautier Falconnet says.

North American Light-Vehicle Production Down 3.3% in October

While October was a slow month for automakers in North America, year-to-date totals were still ahead of 10-months 2015.

U.K. Survey Shows Consumers Wary of Driverless Cars

Venson Automotive Solutions’ Simon Staton says many people aren’t aware of the positive impact autonomous vehicles are expected to have on road safety in the U.K., even though 94% of accidents are caused by human error.

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