JUNE 5, 2017

High Compression, Short Intake Distinguish VW Turbo-4

Automakers for years have been extolling the virtues of “downsized” engines with fewer cylinders, optimized fuel economy and adequate power, but Volkswagen says the “B-cycle” 2.0L turbo-4 is part of its “rightsizing” powertrain strategy.

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The Big Story: Inside the Autonomous Vehicle

Designers are looking to create a “third living space” where, freed from the need to drive, occupants can work, socialize, be entertained or catch up on their sleep. But there are hurdles.

Qualcomm Gets EV Charging Off the Ground

Asphalt at a French military outpost has been inlaid with 328 ft. of inductive chargers that project energy only when a vehicle passes over with plates designed to receive an electromagnetic pulse of up to 20 kW. The vehicle converts it to electricity.

’17 Nissan Rogue Sport: Beard Preener’s Crossover

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The Rogue Sport occupies the fastest-growing segment of a CUV-crazy market where city-centric Millennial buyers want small crossovers with interior versatility and all-wheel-drive capability.

Acura Breathes New Life Into TLX

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The near-luxury brand rights the wrongs of the first TLX, specifically by fixing its styling and in-vehicle technology.

Second CAFE Review Gives EPA Chance to Evaluate New Technology

The midterm review redo may give the agency an opportunity to look at cost and fuel-economy impacts of emerging technologies such as variable-compression engines and second-gen 48V mild-hybrid systems.

Study: Lab Tests Underestimate Nitrogen Oxide Levels

The diesel vehicles studied emitted 13.2 million tons of nitrogen oxide under real-world driving conditions, which is nearly 4.6 million tons more than the 8.6 million tons expected from the vehicles’ performance under official laboratory tests.

Plug-In Chrysler Pacifica Smooth Operator

2017 Story Behind 10 Best Engines
The first mass-market electrified minivan in North America gets high marks for seamless drive quality as well as advanced propulsion technology.

FCA Moves to Resolve Diesel Dilemma

FCA and the federal government may have resolved differences over emissions from the automaker’s 3.0L diesel engine.

Stamping Market Heats Up for Gestamp

The Spanish supplier considers its expertise in hot stamping a competitive advantage and has invested $500 million in its U.S. operations, including a new R&D center in Michigan.

Argentina Setting Stage for Electric-Vehicle Imports

Analyst Eric Totaro says EVs have potential for sales growth in Argentina thanks to its large middle class. But he says the government must do more to prod sales with additional tax incentives as well as invest in infrastructure improvements.

McLaren Hybrid Surges to Nürburgring Record

The prototype XP1 LM uses the same hybrid powertrain as the production P1 LM, a 3.9L turbocharged gasoline V-8 revving to 8,500 rpm and capable of producing a combined 1,013 hp and 774 lb.-ft. (1,050 Nm) of torque.

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