Car companies are following EPA fuel-economy test guidelines but still coming under fire by customers unable to achieve advertised numbers in real-world driving....More
WardsAuto editors present a summation of every interior evaluated for the 2013 competition. Most comments are taken directly from scoresheets submitted by our editors. Prices listed are sticker....More
With saddle-brown leather and burled walnut trim, the up-level pickup is one of a handful of entries to receive near-perfect scores from WardsAuto jurors....More
The competition focuses only on vehicles that are all-new or have interiors that have been significantly improved. This method works well because, in general, the newest interiors are the best....More
The Grand Cherokee hasn’t always been identified as a premium vehicle; rather, it has evolved from its window-shattering days at the North American International Auto Show to attracting today’s luxury buyers....More
The upgrades at the auto maker’s Toledo Machining Plant in Perrysburg, OH, come as third-quarter production of the new SUV and other Chrysler vehicles expected to employ the ZF-designed transmission nears....More
Auto makers are studying ways to mitigate losses and improve efficiencies of all vehicle systems, including engines and transmissions, while developing new technologies....More
Auto makers have the added task of balancing fuel efficiency with reducing emissions, but both can be compromised as electronic systems become more complicated....More
Most panelists reluctantly agree that faster data transfer within the vehicle ultimately will be driven by insatiable customer demands for more convenience items, entertainment and connectivity, not powertrain requirements....More
There still is no confirmation of whether Chrysler’s next minivan lives on as a Caravan or Town & Country, but it will emphasize function regardless of badging....More
Auto makers differ on techniques to anticipate buyers’ needs, but agree technology and exterior design are keys to winning and keeping their attention....More
New vehicles from Acura, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan, Ram and Toyota earn 2013 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors honors, as chosen by WardsAuto editors....More
The 2013 Ward's 10 Best Interiors list is heavy with Asian vehicles and upscale trim packages. Winning brands are Acura, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan, Ram and Toyota.
WardsAuto editors evaluated 46 vehicles this year as part of the Ward's 10 Best Interiors competition and came across numerous examples of beautifully applied stitching that enhanced the aesthetics in vehicles of all ranges.
Interest in autonomous vehicles continues to grow, but technical, legal, regulatory and cost hurdles remain. When will true driverless cars reach the U.S. market?
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