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James M. Amend

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James covers General Motors and environmental and safety issues.

Articles by James M. Amend
GM Prices Chevy Spark EV at $27,495
The ’14 electrified Spark is eligible for federal tax credits reducing its base price tag to as low as $19,995.
Interior Lighting Takes Lead Role
Experts agree lighting must be integrated into the design process earlier, so it complements the styling pillars of a particular vehicle program.
GM Pickup Inventories, Sell-Down Going Smoothly, Reuss Says
The auto maker needs stocks to remain above the industry average of roughly 80 days, because it has been idling assembly plants to changeover tooling for the ’14 models trickling in to dealers now.
OEM Cost Decisions to Determine Future of Connected Vehicles, USDOT’s LaHood Says
Most early connected-vehicle safety technologies making their way into volume vehicles, such as lane departure and forward collision alert, are bundled into expensive option packages.
GM Sees Room for Two Atop Large Pickup Lines
The Silverado High Country will join a burgeoning premium pickup segment including the Ford F-150 King Ranch and Platinum, Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn and Toyota Tundra Platinum.
Miles to Go in Cadillac Comeback, Design Boss Mark Adams Says
GM installed Adams for two primary reasons: He has the management chops, insiders say, and from years in Europe knows top-tier luxury.
GM Standing Tall, Akerson Says in Q1 Profit Report
GM reveals what it says is a pivotal change to how the auto maker will record a sale, calling it a “huge step forward” in accounting.
Sun Finally Shines on Chevy Impala
GM brings to dealers a 10th-generation model with the sort of styling, technology and performance honoring its heritage.
'14 Chevrolet Impala
'14 Chevrolet Impala finally gets the attention it deserves.
GM’s April U.S. Sales Gain 6.9%, Eyes Raising Outlook
Positive broad economic indicators underpin GM’s possible change to its forecast of 15.0 million to 15.5 million industry sales this year. However, the fiscal crisis in Washington remains a wild card.
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Checks Every Box
WardsAuto editors point to quality materials, such as the low-gloss wood grains framing the dashboard vents, and how well they combine with the black, beige and nickel-like trim elsewhere in the cabin.
Chevy Spark Bright Light in Entry Market
The minicar marks the third consecutive year GM has won Ward’s 10 Best Interiors honors for a passenger car at the entry end of the market.
Auto Maker Fuel Economy, Emissions Improvements on Track
Some manufacturers remain under pressure to achieve individual mileage targets enforced separately by NHTSA.
Chevy Spark BEV Gets Range Estimate of 82 Miles 2
The EPA also estimates the battery-electric vehicle, coming to select U.S. markets this summer, will achieve a combined-cycle equivalent of 199 MPG-e.
54.5 MPG Surprisingly Close But Demands Electrification, Experts Say
David Johnson, CEO of Achates Power, says loopholes in the CAFE regulations water down the seemingly insurmountable minimum.

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