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APRIL 2013:

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Mercedes-Benz surprised the automotive world earlier this year by boasting its new CLA sedan is the most aerodynamically efficient production car in the world. Other auto makers are making similarly astounding gains in aerodynamics, better than even the sleekest hybrid or electric vehicle. READ MORE.

In this month's issue...

FEATURE: Ward's 10 Best Interiors Preview
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: Dreamy Technology
NEW WHEELS: Nissan Pathfinder, Kia Forte and Acura RLX

ARCHIVED ISSUES

MARCH 2013

FEATURE: Chicago Auto Show - Tundra sales growth expected

WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: A Brute That Doesn't Guzzle

NEW WHEELS: GM CUVs, Toyota Rav4 and VW Jetta Hybrid

FEBRUARY 2013

FEATURE: NAIAS Roundup
JOHN McELROY: Subarus boxer engine is a crowd pleaser
NEW WHEELS: Lexus LS, Ford C-Max and Toyota Avalon

JANUARY 2013

FEATURE: Ward's 10 Best Engines Quick Hits
JOHN McELROY: UAW in Serious Trouble
NEW WHEELS: Ford Fusion, Nissan Sentra and Mazda6

DECEMBER 2012

FEATURE: OUTLOOK: Suppliers Can't Forget 2009
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: Mass-Produced Carbon Fiber Coming Soon
NEW WHEELS: Chevy Spark, Toyota Rav4 EV, Honda Fit EV

NOVEMBER 2012

FEATURE: 2013 Automotive Outlook International
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: How Mazda's Skyactiv Tech Works
NEW WHEELS: Cadillac ATS, Chrysler Ram and Honda Accord

OCTOBER 2012

FEATURE: Lanxess Launches Push Into Plastics
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: Meet the New Boss
NEW WHEELS: Ford Focus ST, Mercedes SL550 and Audi Allroad

SEPTEMBER 2012

FEATURE: MPG Rises for First Time in Months
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: The Ultimate Combustion Machine
NEW WHEELS: Lexus ES 350, Hyundai Veloster and Nissan Altima

AUGUST 2012

FEATURE: Crossroads China: From Rickshaws to Range Rovers
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: A6 V-6: Power, Efficiency, Refinement
NEW WHEELS: Acura ILX, Infiniti JX and Cadillac XTS

JULY 2012

FEATURE: Chrysler Preps for ZF 9-Speed
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: Buick's 2.0L Turbo Beats Everyone
NEW WHEELS: Scion FR-S, McLaren MP4-12C and Dodge Dart

JUNE 2012

FEATURE: Emissions Not Falling Fast Enough
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: Infiniti Hybrid Refined, Efficient, Fast
NEW WHEELS: Acura RDX, VW Golf R and BMW 328i

MAY 2012

FEATURE: Student Designers Visualize New CUV Interior
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: Chrysler V6 Blends Versatility, Refinement
NEW WHEELS: Chevy Camaro ZL1, Toyota Prius C, Subaru XV Crosstrek, Toyota Prius C

APRIL 2012

FEATURE: Methanol Challenges Engine Seals
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: BMW 4-Cyl. Blazes New Trail
NEW WHEELS: Fisker Karma, Hyundai Azera and Fiat 500 Abarth

MARCH 2012

FEATURE: Chicago Finds Its Niche
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: EcoBoost I-4 Plays Above Weight Class
NEW WHEELS: Mazda3, Buick Verano and Subaru BRZ

FEBRUARY 2012

FEATURE: Cute Utes Shine in Detroit
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: Hyundai's Small Engine, Big Overachiever
NEW WHEELS: Honda CR-V, Buick Regal GS and Subaru Impreza

JANUARY 2012

FEATURE: Why Innovation is Dying in the US
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: Version 2.0
NEW WHEELS: Kia Rio, Hyundai Veloster and Chevy Sonic

DECEMBER 2011

FEATURE: Steel Dominance Fading in Vehicle Bodies
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: 2012 Best Engines Preview
NEW WHEELS:Reviews of the 2013 Chevy Malibu, Mini Cooper S coupe, and more (with an expanded photo and video galleries)

NOVEMBER 2011

FEATURE: Hydrogen Back in the Spotlight
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: With Audi V-6, Who Needs a V-8?
NEW WHEELS: Reviews of BMW Z4 sDrive28i, Mitsubishi i and more (with an expanded photo gallery for each vehicle)

OCTOBER 2011

FEATURE: New Vehicles, Technology Arrive
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: Chevy Volt's Bold Strategy Works

NEW WHEELS: Reviews of Toyota Camry, and more

SEPTEMBER 2011

FEATURE: 54.5mpg CAFE by 2025
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: Latest Tech Creates Mighty Mini
NEW WHEELS: Reviews of Hyundai Genesis 3.8L, Nissan Versa SL and Merceded ML 35 (with an expanded photo gallery for each vehicle)

AUGUST 2011

FEATURE: A-Pillar Conflict, VISIBILITY vs. ROOF CRUSH
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: BMW's Newest I-6 Better, Not Bigger
NEW WHEELS: Reviews of Lotus Evora S, Hyundai Accent SE, and VW Tiguan (with an expanded photo gallery for each vehicle)

JULY 2011

FEATURE: Will Aero Kill EXTERIOR DESIGN?
WARD’S 10 BEST ENGINES: 'Five-Oh' Almost a No Go
NEW WHEELS: Reviews of Audi A7, Toyota Prius V, and
Saab 9-4x (with an expanded photo gallery for each vehicle)