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Big SUVs Are Back in a Big Way
Full-size SUVs are gaining in popularity once again among those with a purposeful need for what are among the most versatile rides on the road By Jim Gorzelany CTW FEATURES
Originally engineered for tradespeople and outdoor enthusiasts, full-size truck-based SUVs became the darlings of driveways across America throughout the 1990s for their rugged go-anywhere personas. Unfortunately rising gas prices and the economic collapse at the end of the millennium’s first decade sent sales into a downward spiral, with families instead choosing crossover models for their car-like demeanor and higher fuel economy ratings. However, automakers are finally revamping their respective lines after years of dormancy and buyers are rediscovering big SUVs, only this time for all the right reasons. “What we used to see is a lot of ‘status symbol’ buying,” says Stephanie Brinley, an analyst with the
research company IHS Automotive in Southfield, Mich. “People who buy large SUVs now actually buy them for the capabilities they can give them.” Full-size SUVs can carry up to seven or eight passengers across three rows of seats in spacious comfort over the longest road trips with plenty of space left over for their belongings. With the two rearmost rows of seatbacks folded flat, the largest SUVs can accommodate full sheets of building materials or an entire yard’s worth of sod. Towing capacities are strong enough to pull a sizeable boat or trailer to the lake or campsite, and available fourwheel-drive systems typically include lowrange gearing that
enables rugged off-road prowess and the ability to plow their way out of the deepest snow drifts and mud ruts. Those looking for an upscale SUV can choose the redesigned 2015 Cadillac Escalade with a flashy new look inside and out. Offered in standard and extendedlength ESV models, the Escalade comes powered by the aforementioned 6.2-liter V8, and likewise offers a full assortment of comfort and safety gear. Also included is Cadillac’s Magnetic Ride Control that adjusts the stiffness of the shock absorbers in real time according to road and driving conditions to help maintain well-balanced ride and handling abilities. © CTW Features
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A car that knows you’re getting angry even before you honk the horn? New technology aims to curb road rage via emotion monitoring
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The days when tire monitors and fuel meters were considered high-tech add-ons are long gone. Today’s cars can wake up drowsy drivers, keep the car in its lane without human aid and detect small animals crossing the road. And, now, they may be able to read a driver’s state of mind early enough to mitigate road rage. Emotion detection is not an unheard of branch of affective computing, a discipline combining computer science, cognitive science and psychology to study the roots and effects of emotions. This type of technology has been used in
security software, market research and communication. Monitoring driving habits is one of its more recent applications. The main challenge in this case is trying to figure out what measures work best. Anger and frustration can be read visually through facial expressions, through sound, through elevated heart rate and sweating, through gripping something too hard, and so on. Ashish Tawari, a computer engineering graduate student says using multiple methods usually provides more accurate results than relying on one. Moreover, anger does not always mean the driver is road raging. “It’s important how angry you are, but measuring intensity is a challenging task,” says Tawari who researches affective computing in cars at the University of California-San Diego. Toyota was one of the first to develop a car that could read its driver’s emotions. The car manufacturer teamed up with Sony to present the Personalization on Demand, or POD, model at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2001 and at the Chicago Auto Show a year after. A press release stated the car did everything from alerting the driver to animals and pedestrians ahead to reading the driver’s emotions using heartbeat and sweat and making analogous “expressions” using LED lights on its hood. More recently, Toyota developed the FV2 – another concept car that’s supposed to be the embodiment of Toyota’s “Fun to Drive” concept. The FV2 supposedly will be operated by the motion of the driver’s body instead of a steering wheel, warn the driver about objects in their blind spot and reads the driver’s voice and expression to gauge their mood. The
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Emoticars Continued from page 4 car would then turn a different color. Neither car was ever commercialized, nor the technology tested on people, says Katsuhiko Koganei, Toyota’s senior executive coordinator of corporate communication. Neither was there any specific purpose other than forming a bond with the vehicle. Toyota engineers are not the only ones interested in reading a driver’s emotions. Researchers at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland have continued the research by teaming up with the European carmaker Peugeot to create an anti-road rage technology. Post-doctoral student Hua Gao and Ph.D. student Anil Yuce, under the direction of Professor Jean-Philippe Thiran, have been working with emotion-analyzing technology for years. They focused on identifying six main expressions: happiness, fear, surprise, sadness, disgust and anger. However, anger and disgust are common expressions in road rage, so the research focused on these. The researchers created a technology that uses existing databases of facial expressions. When an infrared camera picks up an expression, it references it with the database to figure out the driver’s mood. The researchers have tested the system in controlled conditions where they asked each test subject to make a certain face, with 90-percent accuracy. However, controlled tests like these may not be the most accurate way to measure a
technology’s potential. Tawari, whose research involves visual and auditory mood interpretations, says expressions of stress can be very different, making them difficult to define. There is also the question of exaggeration. “Facial expression have come long way, but subtle and spontaneous (as oppose to posed or exaggerated) expression recognition is still a challenging task,” he says. In November 2013, the researchers debuted their invention in Paris when they attached it to a Peugeot car and asked attendees to pretend to be stressed drivers. Then, five undergraduate engineers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, decided to tackle the problem of road rage using the selfsame technology. The students, were brainstorming their fourth year design project – part of a class requirement – when project manager Dipshikha Goyal got an idea from MusicSquare – an Android app that allows users to separate their music collection by the mood in which they would like to hear the music. “I was thinking, why do we have to choose the music? Why can’t it tell what mood I’m in?” Goyal says. After consulting psychologists and other scientists on the ways we could determine emotions without relying on brainwaves, which would require the driver to wear an uncomfortable helmet. Eventually, they decided they would use emotion-interpreting technology to diagnose and counter road rage. “We wanted to make something helpful to
the general public,” Goyal says. “Not something that was just a luxury.” The group began its work in May 2014 under the supervision of Professor Christopher Nielsen, and had created a system that not only evaluates a driver’s state of mind, but also reacts accordingly. The system uses a set of three sensors – pressure, heart rate and facial expression – in order to gauge whether the driver is angry. The first two would be located in the wheel, the latter on the rearview mirror. During the drive, the sensors would take note of how tightly the driver grips the wheel and his or her heart rate. If both register as higher than normal, the camera turns on to asses if the driver is angry, or just driving soon after participating in a marathon. In order to avoid the issues inherent with different pressure, gender, and facial interpretation, the group gave the technology the ability to
learn. When the driver first gets behind the wheel, the car asks them to make a calm, or “regular” face and an angry face. It, then, measures the heart rate and pressure on the steering wheel and averages the measurements for the first few drives into a baseline. There is, of course, some leeway. “If the person is mad, they might be 80 based off the 72 normal heartbeat, an that’s high, but if the norm is 75 to 76, it’s different. In that case, we would check for 85 to 86,” Goyal says. A problem does emerge when driving with inadequate lighting, such as when driving at night, because the camera may have trouble identifying facial expressions. If the system judges the driver to be angry, it will start playing soothing music. If that doesn’t work, and the driver continues to show signs of anger, the AC will turn on too. Goyal says other measures may be included in updates, such as a measure that would prevent the car from reaching above a
certain speed until the driver calmed down. The group had tested their device at a symposium at the university, where they asked other students to participate in their experiment. Thus far, this has been their only test with humans, as most car companies require a patent on the technology before allowing a test run. The group is currently working on a patent application. Goyal also says that though the original group will be scattered across the city soon, they will continue working on the project. She also is interested in recruiting new students. “The best scenario is that students invest in the technology, because they’re the future drivers,” she says. She hopes cars will carry the technology as early as next year if the patent and tests all work out quickly. “Insurance companies have been interested in investing money for his kind of feature because they want to make the car safer for people,” Goyal says.
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Is Leasing A Car Right For You? Bargain hunters can find some outstanding new-car lease deals these days, but not without a few caveats attached. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features
Leasing a car or truck, rather than buying one outright, has become more popular than ever. According to Experian Automotive in Schaumburg, Ill., 28.4 percent of all vehicles financed are now leased, which is up from 24.8 percent a year ago. “Leasing continues to grow in popularity among car shoppers, especially those hoping to stay within a strict monthly budget,” says Melinda Zabritski, senior director of automotive credit for Experian Automotive. Relatively low interest rates and high resale values continue to allow automakers to offer unbeatable lease deals in all market segments, with many popular midsize sedans, including the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata and Nissan Altima going for monthly payments of around $200 or less with down payments (which include the first month’s lease charge) of around $2,000. We also found top-rated compact models like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Jetta going for $159/ month, and capable crossover SUVs like the Chevrolet Equinox, Jeep Cherokee and the Volkswagen Tiguan for $199/month. The basic allure of leasing is that a consumer only pays to use a vehicle for a specific period, usually two or three years. Payments are typically based on the difference between a vehicle’s negotiated transaction price and its predicted residual value at the term’s end, financed at a given interest rate. The down payment and monthly charges are usually lower with a leased vehicle than one purchased
outright, which can enable a motorist to obtain a larger or betterequipped vehicle for the same cash outlay. While a lessee has no equity in the vehicle once the lease period is up, he or she can simply return it to the dealer without having to worry about a trade in or selling it to a private party. This arrangement tends to favor those who prefer to change their vehicles with the same frequency as their mobile phones. Most leases include the option of purchasing the vehicle at the end of the contract at a predetermined price, though this can be more expensive in the long term than initially buying it outright. Unfortunately there are pitfalls to leasing, none the least of which is that it virtually guarantees making a perpetual car payment. Plus, new-car leases come with strict mileage limitations, which are typically 10,000 to 15,000 miles per year. Be sure not to enter into a lease that affords too few miles to accommodate your lifestyle, as it will cost as much as an extra 30 cents a mile to exceed the limit. That means a lessee turning in a vehicle with an extra 10,000 miles on the odometer would be required to pay $3,000 at the end of the term. However, those who worry they might exceed the stated annual mileage can often purchase additional miles up front at a discounted rate. What’s more, those who tend to be hard on their cars or trucks may want to think twice about leasing. That’s because vehicles must be returned in excellent physical condition, without dents, deep scratches, window cracks or torn
upholstery and with all accessories in good working order. If anything is amiss, the lessee will be assessed so-called “wear and tear” fee at the end of the lease period, which can be steep. In addition, leasing may not be best for those facing pending life changes or an uncertain financial future. That’s because a lease is binding for the entire length of the agreement, and it’s usually difficult and/or expensive to terminate it or
transfer it to another party. Finally, keep in mind that the lowest advertised lease rates are typically available only to so-called “well qualified lessees” with top credit scores who represent the lowest risk. Those with less than stellar credit will typically pay a higher financing charge that will, in turn, result in a costlier monthly payment. © CTW Features
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Deciphering Today’s New High-Tech Features Modern vehicles are fast becoming rolling beds of technology, with even mainstream sedans offering advanced convenience, connectivity and safety systems that feel futuristic By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features
New-car shoppers who, whether for financial or personal reasons, have held onto their current cars for the last seven or even 10 years will discover a brave new world when they finally re-enter a dealer’s showroom. Features that may have seemed novel or exclusive to the luxury class a decade ago are likely to have become commonplace, even supplanted by a later generation of technology in some cases. As an example, many cars no longer include CD players, instead offering interfaces
that play digital music files stored on smartphones or USB drives. To help get shoppers up to speed, here’s a quick review of some of the latest high-tech convenience, connectivity and safety features being offered on a growing number of mainstream models. One caveat, however: Most of these features are optional, and some may only be included on higher-priced trim levels in a given car line and/or bundled with other items in costly optional packages. Convenience. Those who’ve lived with the same vehicle for several years should be instantly taken by
how car interiors have changed over the last decade. Conventional analog gauges and switches have largely given way to configurable LCD displays and touchscreen controls, and voice-activated command capability for audio, climate, navigation and other systems. Several models now offer optional head-up displays that project vehicle speed and other pertinent information onto the inside of the windshield in the driver’s line of sight to help keep his or her eyes on the road. Even some of the smallest and least expensive rides on the road can be fitted with push-button entry systems that enable a motorist to unlock and start the car while keeping the key fob in his or her pocket. A few models, particularly from Chrysler, Jaguar and Lincoln, are doing away with the transmission shift lever, instead using space-saving dials or buttons to select gears. Heated seats have become widely available in all vehicle segments with many models also now offering a
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ventilated function to keep one’s bottom cool in hot weather. As if that’s not comforting enough, many high-end cars – and even a few more affordable rides like the Ford Taurus sedan – offer a massaging function that can make even the most grueling commute downright serene. Power-operated tailgates are commonly available among most minivans and crossover SUVs, with some cars offering a similar function for the trunk lid. The latest twist on the system, introduced by Ford and now offered on models from other brands, allows those burdened with baggage to engage the available power-operated liftgate or trunk via a simple kicking motion under the rear bumper. Automatic on-off headlamps have long become a core feature, but the latest such systems take illuminating the road to another level by sensing when another vehicle is approaching on a darkened road and switching off the high beams as both a courtesy and safety measure. More widespread
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by integrating smartphone are optional adaptive headlamps that functionality into their vehicles. Most automatically pivot in conjunction cars offer a simple Bluetooth interface with the car’s steering angle to help that enables hands-free calling and light the way through curves. Most vehicles now feature rear-view digital song downloading from a phone, with some of the latest monitors that display a back-bumper systems extending this interactivity to view of what’s immediately behind it include in-car access to Internet radio for easier and safer parking; a few services, web-based dining and travel new models go a step further with information and local sports scores, multi-camera systems that can weather forecasts and gas prices. provide a 360-degree view around the Many connectivity systems can read car. Those averse to parking aloud text altogether can messages, tweets avail themselves and Facebook of a system on updates via a several models synthesized voice, from Ford and with some other automakers allowing the driver that automatically to respond handssteer the vehicle free, either by into a parallel voice command or parking spot. A via preset replies few such systems Apple's CarPlay enables drivers to access like “driving, can’t also can navigate iPhone apps and Siri voice controls text,” or “running the car into angled late.” Several spaces, while the new Lincoln MKC crossover can steer models now offer Apple’s CarPlay feature, which enables owners of itself out of a parking space, too. And then there’s one item migrating recent-model iPhones to access Siri, the virtual digital assistant, while from the luxury class into many driving via a steering wheel-mounted popularly priced models that’s button. considered the ultimate in decadence Some cars even allow motorists to among those living in colder climates: maintain the bond of connectivity a heated steering wheel. when they’re otherwise separated via Connectivity. That’s the big smartphone apps that can remotely buzzword in the car business these days, as automakers attempt to attract engage or disengage a car’s door a new generation of tech-savvy buyers locks, start the car and/or check tire
pressure, fuel levels and vehicle diagnostics. Hyundai’s Blue Link system can help parents keep track of teenage drivers by notifying them when the vehicle is driven in excess of a stated speed, leaves a predetermined geographic region or is operated beyond a set curfew. A few automakers, including Fiat/ Chrysler and General Motors, now offer a built-in Internet connection on select 2015 models that enable the vehicles to act as rolling Wi-Fi hotspots for mobile devices. A few models, including the Dodge Dart sedan and the new Lexus NX crossover offer an inductive-charging tray that enables occupants to keep their smartphones powered without having to plug them in. Safety. After decades of perfecting the art of protecting a car’s occupants in a crash, the focus in recent years has been to help drivers avoid getting into collisions altogether. Several models now offer lane-departure warning systems that locate highway lane markings and alert the driver if the vehicle is crossing them inadvertently; similarly, blind-spot warning systems detect and warn of other vehicles in adjacent lanes the driver may not otherwise see in the side mirrors. A few of these systems can gently “nudge” the car back into a lane or prevent crossing the markers via brake or steering intervention. Adaptive cruise control systems that employ distance sensors to help maintain both a set speed and
distance from the traffic ahead are becoming more widely available. Some even work in stop-and-go highway traffic. Forward collision mitigation systems use the same technology to sound an alert if the car is closing in too quickly on another vehicle or other obstruction and a crash is imminent. Many such systems also can automatically apply the brakes if the driver isn’t reacting quickly enough. The 2015 Audi A8’s system will even keep the brakes engaged after a crash to help prevent a second collision. What’s more, Nissan/Infiniti recently introduced a self-braking system that works in reverse gear while backing out of a driveway or parking space, while Volvo and Mazda offer lowspeed collision avoidance systems that will automatically apply the brakes to avoid hitting other vehicles – and in Volvo’s case, pedestrians and cyclists – in city traffic. And for those who might otherwise become annoyed by the abundance of audible warnings from any of the above systems, Cadillac takes a subtler approach with its “safety alert seat.” Offered in most of its models, it transmits vibrations on the left, right or both sides of the cushion if, say, the car crosses the lane markers, is coming up too quickly to the traffic ahead or is in close proximity to other cars or obstacles while parking. © CTW Features
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Automakers – particularly the domestic brands – would seem to be in a pickle these days regarding their full-size pickup truck lines. With the U.S. economy firmly in recovery mode, sales of what are typically the most profitable models on a dealer’s lot are soaring, with sticker prices on luxury-minded models easily shattering the $50,000 barrier. Unfortunately, truck builders aren’t in much of a position to take the money and run. Stricter federal fuel-economy regulations being phased in over the coming years, peaking at an industry average 54.5 mpg by 2025, should be prompting major design changes among fullsize models. The trick will be to maintain the segment’s loyal core of buyers by boosting mileage without either extreme downsizing or neutering a pickup’s workman-like abilities. To that end, Ford is readying a dramatic redesign of its top-selling F-150 pickup later this year as a 2015 model that essentially puts the full-size truck through a major weight reduction program, along with other changes, for the sake of what should be more than just token fuel economy gains. “This is a critical redesign, not just for Ford, but for the entire full-
size truck market as we enter an era of rapidly-increasing fuel efficiency standards,” says Karl Brauer, senior analyst at Kelley Blue Book. “Ford needs to establish the F-150 as a future-friendly model that will keep pace with government regulations while still meeting the demands of serious truck buyers.” All else being equal, reducing a vehicle’s weight is the simplest way for auto engineers to boost its mpg. Not only does the engine have to work less strenuously to get the vehicle up to speed, designers can employ smaller and more efficient powerplants to deliver equally acceptable levels of performance. The 2015 F-150 makes extensive use of lightweight, durable materials to help trim the pickup’s weight by around 700 pounds, which is no small feat. Ninety three percent of the body panels will be fabricated from aluminum, with its traditional ladder-box frame crafted from highstrength steel. The fuel economy leader in the lineup will be a newly offered 2.7liter turbocharged V6 engine with an auto stop-stop function – a first among pickups – that automatically powers itself down while at idle to save gas. A conventional 3.5-liter V6 will remain the standard powerplant, with the current 3.5liter turbo-V6 and a 5.0-liter V8 optional. Models equipped with either of the turbo-sixes will also
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come with so-called active shutters behind the front grille that close once the truck reaches cruising speeds for improved aerodynamics. Specifics for the redesigned F-150’s engine lineup have yet to be released, but we expect the new 2.7-liter V6 to rival small V8s from other truck makers in terms of horsepower and towing capabilities, with class-leading fuel economy. Otherwise, the redesigned Ford F-150 will be similar in size compared to the current model. The updated styling includes a wider stance, exaggerated wheel arches and a bold front face, with chrome and monochromatic sport appearance packages available for customization. The truck will again be offered in standard, extended SuperCab and four-door Crew Cab models with rear- or four-
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wheel-drive in XL, XLT, Lariat, Platinum and King Ranch trim levels, with the latter two versions being the most luxurious. A long list of newly offered features includes several of the latest high-tech safety systems, including both lane departure and blind-spot warning systems. Inflatable rear-seat safety belts will work like small air bags to help prevent chest injuries in a crash. Other improvements include an available remote-operated tailgate, LED headlamps, taillights and cargo bed illumination, a 360-degree external video monitor for easier parking, integrated rear loading ramps, a new BoxLink cargo-securing system and a panoramic sunroof. Š CTW Features
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Crossovers Fit the Bill
Since their introduction in the early 90s, crossovers have skyrocketed in popularity thanks in no small part to their versatility, extreme safety By Yuliya Nemykina CTW Features
Convenience and comfort are in this season. Crossovers constitute the largest percentage of new car sales, according to a study from JD Power and Associates. Even individual car dealers have noticed the difference. “Our Subaru Outback sales doubled in the past two years,” says Michael McHale, director of corporate communications at Subaru about one of the brand’s crossovers. The crossover, or CUV, as it’s sometimes called, is a relatively new
presence on the automotive market. In fact, the car appeared only in the 1990’s, according to Sam Butto, senior product communication specialist at Toyota. Toyota’s RAV4 was one of the first Crossovers on the market. As its name suggests, the crossover is a mix of two other vehicles: the truck-based SUV and the minivan. It’s a spacious, all-wheel drive hatchback, but on a car platform. The unibody platform makes for a smoother ride than the truck, says McHale. In fact, because the crossover is a high-seating car, it may allow the driver better visibility on the road. More importantly, the CUV
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has almost completely replaced its predecessor, the station wagon, on the market, partially because it offered cheaper fuel rates. “Between the economic crisis straining people’s purses and the increase in fuel process at that time caused people to make rational choices, and the crossover was a very rational choice,” McHale says. He says that, while a typical truck runs on 16 or 17MPG, the Outback can get up to 33MPG on a highway. Like any car, the crossover didn’t stay static. Over the past two decades, crossovers have become more and more performance oriented, with better gas mileage and with more hybrid power, Coffman says. The crossover is one of the safest
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Crossovers Continued from page 15 front of a car, leaving the sides with the lights mostly unprotected. However, according to the IIHS press release, three out of the nine tested small crossovers did pass the test: the Chevrolet Equinox, the GMC Terrain and the Toyota Highlander. A later test added the Subaru Forester, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mazda CX-5 and Nissan Rogue to that list. According to its press release, Highlander employs an automatic breaking system that decelerates the car if radar shows it’s likely to crash. This works with the driver who may be applying brakes at the same time. The system also tightens seatbelts and suspensions and says Cindy Knight, public affair specialist for Toyota. This model’s structure is also reinforced on the front corners with spacers that distribute the impact of the crash instead of taking it all in one spot like many other models, according to an article on Society of Automotive Engineers International website.
The IIHS press release also mentions the additional reinforcement on the GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Equinox. For example, many modern crossovers also focus on entertainment. Newer models might include Bluetooth, DVD players, Internet music players and even Wi-Fi. Systems like Toyota’s Entune system allow riders to access websites like yelp.com and MovieTickets.com. “It puts your whole life in the car,” Butto says of the five-year old system. “People want more and more information and are spending more and more on their car.” He recalls the time he and his wife bought movie tickets on the way to the theatre using their car’s Entune system. Others focus on safety. Nissan, for example, includes the Around View Monitor, which uses a series of cameras to allow the driver to more reliably check their blind spots. © CTW Features
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full-size pickups that deliver added capabilities. “The compact truck market is screaming for attention,” says Karl Brauer, senior analyst at Kelley Blue Book in Irvine, Calif. Perhaps coming at an ideal time, General Motors recently unveiled a pair of new midsize models for 2015, the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, that will return to dealers’ showrooms later this year after a prolonged absence from their respective lineups. Both models share platforms and components, but their styling differences – mostly at the front and rear ends – set apart the two models. The Chevy will carry the
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brand’s signature split grille and bowtie emblem, while the GMC version will affect a bolder frontend treatment. Both will be offered in extended cab and fourdoor crew cab versions with sixand five-foot cargo boxes. Exclusive to the North American market, both the Colorado and Canyon will come powered in their standard versions by a fuelefficient 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 193 horsepower for light-duty needs, with a 302-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 alternately available. Both feature the latest engine technology to help maximize both power and fuel efficiency, including variable valve timing, direct fuel injection and jet-spray piston cooling. The V6 is predicted to afford an impressive maximum towing capacity of over 6,700 pounds when properly equipped. Rear-drive will be standard with four-wheel-drive, a locking rear differential and specific off-road equipment optional. A six-speed automatic transmission with a tow/ haul mode will be standard in most versions, with a six-speed manual gearbox alternately offered in base four-cylinder reardrive models. Standard four-wheel
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disc brakes should afford ample stopping abilities, while a coilover-type front suspension and electric power steering promise responsive handling; a fairly short turning radius (about 41 feet) will likely make the truck far easier to park in tight urban areas than their full-size counterparts. Inside, both models will treat occupants to nicely designed interiors that feature bold, upright instrument panels with large and legible instrumentation, assorted storage cubbies and bins and carlike floor-mounted center console shifters. Along with six standard airbags to protect occupants, the trucks will be the first in their segment to offer forward-collision and lane-departure warning systems to help drivers avoid getting into crashes. No word as yet on cost, but given that General Motors’ full size trucks start at around $25,000, the coming midsize Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon should feature base prices below the $20,000 mark when they debut this fall.
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Who says beauty is only skin deep? After decades of relying solely on eye-catching exteriors to sell cars, automakers are paying added attention to their vehicles’ passenger compartments. Highlighting models that can make even the worst commutes more amenable, the editors at WardsAuto magazine recently named its list of 10 best new-vehicle interiors based on ergonomics, driver information, fit and finish, materials, value, safety, comfort and overall design. “This year’s list is the most diverse we’ve ever had, from affordable compacts to ultra-luxury cars, such as the Rolls-Royce Wraith,” says Drew Winter Wards editor-in-chief.
Here are Wards’ picks for best auto interiors of the year (all are 2014 models unless stated otherwise) in alphabetical order with their as-tested sticker prices: • Chevrolet Corvette Stingray; $71,960 • Chrysler 200C (2015); $31,470 • GMC Sierra Denali; $56,685 • Hyundai Equus Ultimate; $68,920 • Jeep Cherokee Limited; $37,525 • Kia Soul+; $24,010 • Mazda3; $30,415 • Mercedes-Benz S550; $122,895 • Rolls-Royce Wraith; $372,800 • Volkswagen GTI (2015); $30,695 —Jim Gorzelany © CTW Features
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1. Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keeping Assistant
driving occupies their hands. In June 2013, the organization released a statement urging manufacturers to limit voice-activated technology to driving-related functions like climate control and windshield wipers.
Emotion-detecting technology is still in development, but there are some pretty interesting things already on the market. Lane Departure Warning systems uses cameras to look at lines on the road and warn the driver when he or she starts drifting. It also may apply some pressure to the wheel to keep it from steering the car out of the lane. Toyota describes the Lane Keeping Assistant as going a step further by applying pressure on the wheels to counter-steer the car back into its lane when if it starts drifting and the driver doesn’t respond.
2. Motion Sensors Backward parking and driving with
limited visibility can be nerve wracking tasks even for the best of drivers. However, cars can employ motion-sensitive technologies like Park Assist and Side Blind Zone Indicators to warn the driver if they are about to run into something they can’t see.
3. Automatic Braking Cars that slow down on their own might not sound like the height of technology, but it’s an important safety feature. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety includes the effectiveness of crash warning and automatic braking systems as a
part of their automotive safety rating.
4. Voice Control
As safety advocates put more emphasis on keeping a driver’s hands free of texting or phone calls to focus on driving, even in-car functions are becoming more and more voiceactivated. Drivers can use voice controls to activate things like environmental controls, the entertainment system and even writing emails in certain cars. However, the AAA has expressed concerns about the safety of this type of technology after a study showed that something occupying a driver’s thoughts can be distracting even if
5. Telemantics Forget GPS navigation – today’s telemantics systems have grown several times more complex with car features like stolen vehicle tracking, traffic monitoring and even linking to the Internet or to a smartphone. © CTW Features
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What’s New for 2015 Here’s a sneak preview of the hottest new cars and trucks to roll into dealers’ showrooms for the 2015 model year
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With the economy running more smoothly than it has in recent years, new-car sales are soaring and automakers are plowing their emergent profits into a bounty of brand-new and significantly redesigned models. Compact crossover SUVs are on a pace to outsell midsize sedans this year, aided by a plethora of new models added to this burgeoning segment. Buyers who can afford to indulge will find luxury and sports cars to be well represented, with new and revised pickups and truck-based SUVs available for those with more purposeful needs.
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Family Cars/Crossover SUVs • Chevrolet Trax. Sold in 60 global markets, the subcompact Trax crossover finally comes to Chevy dealers in the U.S.; if looks a bit familiar, that’s because Buick sells a more upscale version as the Encore. A 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine puts a peppy 138 horsepower to the pavement, with front-drive standard and rear-drive optional. The cabin might be on the small side, but it’s tastefully trimmed and comes with 10 air bags. Among its many connectivity features, the Trax offers built-in 4G LTE network service with the ability to serve as a rolling Wi-Fi hot spot for mobile devices.
• Chrysler 200. A former ugly duckling, Chrysler transforms its midsize 200 into a swan by virtue of an extensive redesign. The sedan features expressive new exterior styling with a revamped interior that gives it a far richer look and feel. Improved driving dynamics come courtesy of the car’s newfound European roots, courtesy of Italy’s Alfa Romeo. A Fiat-supplied 2.4-liter 173-horsepower four-cylinder engine comes standard, with Chrysler’s smooth and quick 3.6-liter 295-horsepower V6 alternately available. All-wheel-drive and myriad safety and convenience features are optional.
• Jeep Renegade. This new compact crossover SUV revives a name from Jeep’s celebrated past. Looking something like a cross between a Jeep Wrangler and a Kia Soul, the angular Renegade comes powered by a choice of 1.4 or 2.4-liter Fiat-supplied turbocharged engines with 160 and 184 horsepower, respectively; the available automatic transmission boasts nine speeds. Front drive is standard with two separate “Trail Rated” 4X4 systems optional for those who choose to venture off-road; many of the latest high-tech accident-avoidance features are offered for those who tend to stick to the pavement instead.
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Family Cars/Crossover SUVs • Lexus NX. The luxury brand’s first compact crossover SUV, the curvaceous NX is also Lexus’ first model to pack a turbocharged engine. That would be a 2-liter 235-horsepower turbo-four in the 200t version; an F-SPORT model ups the ante with a specially tuned suspension for improved handling. Meanwhile, the fuel-saving 300h hybrid model comes powered by a 2.5-liter gasoline engine that’s augmented by an electric motor-generator and self-charging battery pack to produce the equivalent of 194 horses. Available features include a new wireless charging tray for select smartphones.
• Porsche Macan. Porsche likewise debuts its firstever sporty compact crossover for 2015. It’s based on the Audi Q5 but features more aggressive performance overall. A 3-liter 340-horsepower twinturbo V6 engine comes standard, with a 3.6-liter 400-horsepower twin-turbo V6 also available that enables a 0-60 mph sprint in 4.6 seconds, which makes the Macan as fast off the line as a Porsche 911. A sophisticated all-wheel-drive system and various chassis control systems promise best-inclass handling abilities under a full range of driving situations and weather conditions.
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• Alfa Romeo 4C. Parent company Fiat plans to bring its Alfa Romeo brand back to North America for the 2015 model year, starting with the low-slung mid-engine 4C sports coupe. While its 1.7-liter 237-horsepower turbocharged engine might seem tame on paper, Alfa claims the lightweight (thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber, aluminum and composite materials) 4C will reach 60mph in the mid-4-second range, which clearly is competitive. A cleverly named “DNA Selector” lets drivers fine-tune the vehicle’s driving dynamics according to four selectable modes, including an assertive “race” setting.
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