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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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The Indiana Auto Plant (IAP) and the East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP) in Ohio, which produced the previous CR-V Hybrid, will begin production of the 2023 CR-V hybrid in the coming months. TMP-O is the lead plant for production of the new two-motor system in North America. Cumulatively, Honda has invested nearly $24.6

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Mazda debuts CX-5 crossover with full SKYACTIV technologies for North America at LA Auto Show

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Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) unveiled its all-new 2013 CX-5 compact SUV ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. With a targeted coefficient of drag of 0.33, the CX-5 aims to be the most aerodynamic compact SUV in the field. The CX-5 is the first Mazda fully to encompass the range of SKYACTIV technologies.

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The 2025 Lincoln Aviator Picks Up a New Face and More Tech

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Lincoln Aviator sales slipped in 2023, but the automaker is looking ahead to 2025 with a refreshed SUV that it hopes will boost interest in the three-row premium model. Adaptive air suspension is available, and the SUV has extensive sound deadening for a supremely quiet ride. & A 13.2-inch

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Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUV shows its face in newly leaked images

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The rugged SUV brand announced its first EV for the US, the Wagoneer S, will be available this fall. This includes a reimagined seven-slot grille with illuminated LED lights. A post from King of Mopar on Twitter reveals the big-body electric SUV for the first time. Can the rugged SUV brand make up for lost time?

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Schaeffler presents Efficient Future Mobility North America concept vehicle; cost-effective reductions in fuel consumption

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Technologies and contributions to reduced fuel consumption in Efficient Future Mobility North America. Schaeffler presented a new concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Schaeffler demonstration vehicle was developed in North America. at a traffic light.

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Ford to apply start-stop technology to non-hybrid vehicles in North America in 2012

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Ford Auto Start-Stop. Ford will begin applying start-stop technology—currently used in Ford hybrids and some Ford cars in Europe—in conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America in 2012. The global rollout of Auto Start-Stop is under way in Europe. Click to enlarge.

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2016 Ford Explorer SUV replaces 2.0L EcoBoost with new 2.3L EcoBoost unit; more power and torque, same fuel economy expected

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The new 2016 Ford Explorer SUV is making its global debut today at Los Angeles Auto Show with a new available 2.3-liter An active wastegate controls boost more precisely during light load operation to help save fuel. Ford Explorer is built in North America at Chicago Assembly Plant, as well as in Venezuela and now, Russia.