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When historians look back atthe year 2015, they will probablysay it was a mixed bag for auto-mobile manufacturers.On the one hand, sales of vehi-

cles in the U.S., as well as profits,reached levels not seen in years.On the other hand, 2015 was alsoa big year for recalls and govern-ment fines.Although the industry experi-

enced record sales, a plethora ofnew technolgy and the advent ofdriverless cars, all of this wasovershadowed by the Volkswa-gen scandal.By far, the leading story for

2015 was Volkswagen gettingcaught for deliberately cheatingon emissions testings.News broke in late summer

that the world’s top-selling auto-maker had cheated.VW CEO Martin Winterkorn re-

signed, plans were announced torecall 11 million cars globally andset aside $7 billion to pay forthem. In the United States, wheremore than 500,000 VW cars wererecalled, several governmentagencies began investigating.Then there was the Takata

airbag scandal. Japan’s Takata

Corp. admitted concealing evi-dence for years that its air bagscould explode. A defect waslinked to eight deaths and morethan 100 injuries worldwide.Takata agreed to pay U.S. regu-

lators a $70 million fine. It alsoagreed to phase out air bag infla-tors that use ammonium nitrate,which was blamed for the explo-sions.In all, Takaka airbags affected

millions of vehicles and 11 automanufacturers.There were many other recalls

from fuel tanks and ignition

switches to headlights andbrakes. The record number andswift manner for reporting toNHTSA comes on the heel of the2014 GM Cobalt ingnition scandalthat caused an overhaul in theNHTSA rules, regulations andfines.As for 2015 auto sales, Kelley

Blue Book estimated on Dec. 23that new-vehicle sales are ex-pected to increase 13 percentyear-over-year to a total of 1.7million units in December 2015,

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Buick will set a global salesrecord for the third consecutiveyear in 2015.In mid-December, annual sales

surpassed last year’s record1,170,115 vehicles driven byrecord sales in China and recordcrossover deliveries in the Unit-ed States, said Buick spokesmanStuart Fowle.Year-end sales for Buick are ex-

pected to surpass 1.2 million ve-hicles.“Buick’s momentum is undeni-

able as new customers world-wide discover Buick’s lineup ofbeautiful, approachable premi-um vehicles,” said Duncan Al-dred, vice president of GlobalBuick.“We think 2016 will be another

watershed year for the brandwith the global launch of the new2017 LaCrosse, the North Ameri-can launch of the Envision, theU.S. launch of the Cascada, andthe Chinese launch of a new Ver-ano hatchback.‘Our products and our cus-

tomer service have never beenbetter.”In China, Buick sales have sur-

passed 100,000 units for two con-secutive months and annualsales are expected to reach 1 mil-lion units for the first time, Fowlesaid.The new Excelle GT launched

this year is the country’s best-selling model, he said.The popularity of crossovers

has significantly contributed tobrand growth in all markets,Fowle said.In the U.S., Encore small

crossover sales have grown for23 consecutive months and areon track to achieve the best salesin eight years for a single Buickmodel. Combined with China, En-core sales will top 140,000 vehi-cles globally.Crossover sales industrywide

have increased 3 percentagepoints in the U.S. this year, ac-counting for 40 percent of all newvehicles sold.At Buick, Encore and Enclave

crossover sales account for 60percent of U.S. Buick sales so farthis year.The GL8 and all-new Envision

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Mary Barra at the 2016 Chevy Cruze reveal in June Ford’s Joe Hinrichs, right, at F-Series Super Duty assembly line

2015 Jeep Cherokee being made at Toledo Assembly

From the automaker whosefounder, Henry Ford, was knownfor introducing innovations – theaffordable car, the assembly line,the franchise dealer and more –comes a record number of newpatents. Ford Motor Company employ-

ees this year delivered 6,000 newinventions, – an increase of 36percent from 2014.Ford Smart Mobility and other

initiatives continue to acceleratethe pace of innovation, said Fordspokesman Karl Henkel.Many of the new patents have

been related to autonomous andconnected vehicles, wearable de-vices, eBikes, navigation, ride-sharing platforms and othertechnologies, said Henkel. These patents include tech-

nologies to help autonomous ve-hicles detect other vehicles atobstructed intersections, as wellas technologies to alleviate rangeanxiety in electrified vehiclesand to extend range in real-worlddriving.Another new invention is de-

signed for cyclists – allowing rid-ers to report road obstacles tohelp other riders.“Our engineers and scientists

are inventing ways to addressmobility challenges more thanever – with more patent applica-tions filed this year on car-shar-ing, wearables, bikes, cloud com-puting and in other areas to im-prove consumers’ lives insideand outside the car,” said RajNair, Ford executive vice presi-dent and chief technical officer. “By hosting – and participating

in – more internal hackathonsand innovation labs, our employ-ees are stepping up to show thatinventing is a priority for leader-ship in the industry.”Nair said as part of Ford Smart

Mobility – the company’s plan touse innovation to ascend to thenext level in connectivity, mobili-ty, autonomous vehicles, the cus-tomer experience, and data andanalytics – 2015’s record-break-ing output of inventions featuresthousands of technologies thatenable key advancements in con-nectivity, analytics, wearables,electrification and safety.For example, a new bike sys-

tem can detect bike lanes andalert cyclists of path deviations.Another one would suggest asafe vehicle speed based onnearby infrastructure, averagevehicle speed and GPS data, anda new front brake light technolo-gy would improve vehicle-to-vehicle and autonomous driving-to-pedestrian communication.“The commitment Ford has

made to innovation is commend-able,” said James Malackowski,chairman and CEO, Ocean Tomo,

an intellectual property firm.“The strength of Ford's patent

portfolio has resulted in the com-pany being named a constituentto the Ocean Tomo 300 Patent In-dex for five years.”Ocean Tomo annually releases

its 300 Patent Index, which isbased on the value of a compa-ny’s intellectual property.Hundreds of Ford employees

all over the world are responsiblefor this achievement, Henkel said.In the past three years, Ford

employees in Asia Pacific in-creased invention disclosuresubmissions more than 140 per-cent, North America is up almost100 percent and Europe saw anincrease of more than 50 percent.Recently, Ford showcased the

breadth of its patent portfolio bylicensing robotic test drivingtechnology, which saves time

Ford Employees Develop 6,000 Inventions

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The Warren Public Library’sCivic Center branch is holding aspecial seminar on back pain andwhat can be done to alleviate it onThursday, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m.“Is your back bothering you?”

said Warren librarian JenniferLund. “Do you spend most ofyour day sitting?“Physical therapist Nora Cas-

cardo of Premier Therapy inWest Bloomfield will teach ushow to relieve and prevent backpain. She will show us practicaleveryday techniques for reduc-ing back pain and keeping ourbacks strong.”Space for the event is limited,

Lund said.The library is also holding a

seminar on body language mat-ters on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 6p.m. at the Civic Center branch.“Our brain relies on snap judg-

ments to categorize another per-son and predict whether they aretrustworthy, threatening, compe-tent, likable, etc.,” Lund said.“Being able to accurately read

body language can help you ace

the job interview, make a date gosmoother, excel at reaching yourgoals, and also serve as a tool toparent better.”To reserve a spot for both

events, Lund said, peopleshould call the library at 586-574-4564.

resulting in an estimated 18 mil-lion seasonally adjusted annualrate (SAAR).Kelley Blue Book also said De-

cember will cap the biggest yearof U.S. new-car sales that the in-dustry has ever seen, with totallight vehicle sales of roughly 17.5million, representing a 6.1 per-cent jump from 2014 totals. Theprevious high was 17.35 millionunits in 2000.“December has become one of

the biggest sales months of theyear, helped by year-end targetsand prominent holiday salesevents,” said Tim Fleming, ana-lyst for Kelley Blue Book. “As wemove into the new year, expectthis strength to continue, al-though at a slower rate than thisyear.“In 2016, Kelley Blue Book fore-

casts sales in the range of 17.5million to 18 million units, whichwould represent another record-breaking year.”As for profits, full-year results

aren’t in yet. But GM’s third quar-ter was strong.Profits fell slightly, but the

company rode strong NorthAmerican sales to overcome $1.5billion in costs from its deadly ig-nition switch recall.Meanwhile, Ford’s gamble on

trucks has paid off. Pickup trucksdrove the Dearborn automakerto record North American num-bers in the third quarter, and thecompany expects the trend tocontinue for a while, said Fordsales analyst Erich Merkle.Ford earned $2.7 billion in

North America, up 89 percent

from a year ago, largely due tohigher sales of its new F-150 pick-up truck. Ford debuted the alu-minum-sided truck in the fall of2014, but didn’t hit full produc-tion at its two U.S. facilities untilJune.“What really stood out were the

F-Series,” said Merkle. “Trucksreally stole the show.”Sales of F-Series pickups hit a

nine-year high for the third quar-ter.On the other hand, Fiat

Chrysler was unable to escaperecall costs. Net income for FiatChrysler’s U.S. operationsdropped 89 percent in the thirdquarter as the automaker setaside millions of dollars to payfor future safety recalls.The Auburn Hills company re-

ported its net profit was $70 mil-lion in the third quarter com-pared with $611 million last year.Fiat Chrysler US posted a little

more than $1 billion in one-timepretax charges.That included an $848 million

adjustment for recalls, along with$159 million for vehicles dam-aged in a Chinese port explosionlast August.Without those charges, the

Auburn Hills automaker wouldhave had an operating profit ofnearly $1.3 billion, which wouldhave been 34 percent higher thanlast year.

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compact crossover ranked firstand second, respectively, in the2015 J.D. Power China InitialQuality Study (IQS) in the largeSUV segment, Fowle said.The Envision, which was also

named Motor Trend SUV of theYear in China, will end its firstfull year in production with morethan 130,000 sales.It goes on sale in all North

American markets in 2016.Buick has topped J.D. Power

U.S. Customer Service Indexrankings among mass-marketbrands for two straight years.On the new model release

front:• The new Cascada, Buick’s

first convertible in 25 years, goeson sale in early 2016 in the U.S.,Fowle said.• The new 2017 LaCrosse –

Buick’s most advanced sedanever, said Fowle – launches glob-ally next summer, and the award-winning Envision crossover ar-rives at North American dealersnext summer.• The new Verano hatchback

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New-vehicle sales are expect-ed to increase 13 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.7 millionunits in December 2015, result-ing in an estimated 18 millionseasonally adjusted annual rate(SAAR), said Kelley Blue Book. December will cap the biggest

year of U.S. new-car sales that theindustry has ever seen, with totallight vehicle sales of roughly 17.5million, representing a 6.1 percentjump from 2014 totals, said Kelleyspokeswoman Brenna Robinson. “December has become one of

the biggest sales months of theyear, helped by year-end targetsand prominent holiday salesevents,” said Tim Fleming, ana-lyst for Kelley Blue Book.“As we move into the new

year, expect this strength to con-tinue, although at a slower ratethan this year. In 2016, KelleyBlue Book forecasts sales in therange of 17.5 million to 18 millionunits, which would represent an-other record-breaking year.”There are several factors that

could disrupt the new-car salesmomentum, Robinson said, in-cluding rising interest rates, anincreasing supply of off-leaseunits, and increasing manufac-turer incentive spending thatKelley Blue Book has seen inrecent months, which couldbe representative of a slow-down in natural consumer de-mand. Key highlights for estimated

December 2015 sales forecast:• In December 2015, new light-

vehicle sales are expected to hit1,700,000 units, up 13.1 percentfrom December 2014 and up 29.3percent from November 2015.• The seasonally adjusted an-

nual rate (SAAR) for December2015 is estimated to be 18 mil-lion, up from 16.8 million in De-cember 2014 and down from 18.1million in November 2015.• Retail sales are expected to

account for 84.3 percent of vol-ume in December 2015, up from83.4 percent in December 2014.Of particular interest, Robin-

son said, is Fiat Chrysler, whichis projected to do well in Decem-ber, and the Jeep brand in partic-ular, with expected growth ofmore than 15 percent. “Fiat Chrysler has become in-

creasingly dependent on Jeep todrive sales growth, and Decem-ber should be the best month onrecord for the Jeep brand,” saidFleming.“However, combined sales

year-to-date of other FiatChrysler brands are slightlydown in volume.”

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It’s been said that Christmas isthe time of giving, and that’s ex-actly what some people did atthe Art Van blood drive.“We’ve been doing this for the

past 15 years,” said DianeCharles, spokeswoman for ArtVan. “It’s become something ofan annual event and attracts peo-ple, not just Art Van associates,but people from across Warrenand even beyond.”Charles said that Art Van Els-

lander has had a business in War-ren for 56 years and has main-tained a proud tradition of sup-porting local community effortsand charities.“We’re happy to open our

doors for a worthy cause like aRed Cross blood drive,” Charlessaid. “And what can be moreworthy than this? Donatingblood is literally giving the gift oflife. We get people from all walksof life giving of their time andtheir life blood. How cool isthat?”

Jamila Wilson, regional repre-sentative for the SoutheastMichigan Region of the RedCross, said that the Art Vanblood drive is always scheduledat a very opportune time for theRed Cross.“We always need blood,” Wil-

son said. “But Christmastime is aparticularly important time tohave donations because demandrises while supply declines.”She said that at Christmas peo-

ple are often on vacation out ofstate, so they are not physicallyavailable to make blood dona-tions.And given the cold weather,

people are less willing to leavetheir warm homes and brave theelements.Case in point, Wilson said, was

the weather during the Art Vanblood drive. The drive started at10 a.m. and went until 2 p.m.When the doors opened theweather was cold.By the time the doors closed at

2 p.m., sleet and freezing rain hadknocked out the power in some

parts of metro Detroit and theroads had become slick.“That kind of thing keeps peo-

ple home. But we consider thisparticular blood drive to be asuccess,” Wilson said.“And the winter road can also

lead to an increase in accidents.That contributes to the in-creased demand for blood.“So having an annual blood

drive right after Christmas isvery important, and we reallyhave to thank the good peopleat Art Van for their donationof space and for their efforts

in attracting donors.”One volunteer who made it to

the blood drive was LawrencePellerito, a chef who lives inClinton Township and bears astriking resemblance to a certainSanta Claus.“I like to give blood every 150

days, which adds up to aboutthree times a year,” Pelleritosaid. “I have O-positive blood,which is in high demand becauseit can be given to 83 percent ofthe population. I like to do mypart.”Another donor who braved the

weather was Steve Kneip ofRochester Hills.“I do some business in this

part of town and the Art Vanblood drive makes it convenientfor me to donate,” Kneip said.“I’ve been coming here to donateafter Christmas for the past fiveor six years and I must say thatthey are very efficient in howthey handle the people and takethe blood. I always know they’regoing to have a donation right af-ter Christmas, so it makes it veryeasy for me to plan on making adonation.”

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The Macomb County Chamberof Commerce will present its2016 economic forecast onThursday, Jan. 15, at AndiamoRistorante and Banquet Facility,7096 East 14 Mile Road in War-ren, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Theevent is expected to last abouttwo hours.Chamber spokeswoman

Danielle Bare said Dr. Jim Jacobs,president of Macomb Communi-ty College, will deliver the annualMacomb Economic Forecast.David Sowerby, CFA of LoomisSayles and Company, will join Dr.Jacobs to discuss Michigan eco-

nomics and how that relates tothe Macomb County region.“We’d like people to join us to

hear what to expect for 2016’s lo-cal economic trends,” Bare said.Tickets for the event are $35

for members and $45 for non-members. The price includes theplated lunch.The door opens at 11:15 a.m.

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Santa? No, Lawrence Pellerito is giving blood at Art Van’s training school.

Talk about convenience beingat your fingertips.Chevrolet will debut an en-

hanced version of the myChevro-let mobile app at the consumerelectronics show – CES 2016.The new app allows conven-

ient control and management ofthe vehicle, said Chevroletspokesman Stefan Cross.The services currently avail-

able through the myChevroletand OnStar RemoteLink apps willbe combined in 2016 to offer cus-tomers easier mobile access toroadside assistance, parking re-minders, owner’s manual con-tent, vehicle diagnostics, Wi-Fihotspot management and key fobcommands such as remote startand door unlock, Cross said.The myChevrolet app, which

will debut a new, customizableuser experience, will be a plat-form for the growth of future mo-bile services.“The myChevrolet app will be

the most comprehensive vehicleapp available – and will supportthe ownership experience overthe life of the vehicle,” said PaulEdwards, vice president ofChevrolet Marketing.“By integrating OnStar Re-

moteLink features into the my-Chevrolet app, we’re creating a

one-stop-app for owners to man-age their vehicle with one userprofile and unified log-in.”OnStar RemoteLink allows

owners with an OnStar accountto use their smartphone to un-lock/lock doors, activate thehorn and lights, and start the en-gine from any distance.Users can also check vehicle

diagnostics such as fuel range,tire pressure and oil life, receivepersonalized retail offersthrough the AtYourService fea-ture, and send directions to thevehicle’s navigation system.Customers with an OnStar 4G

LTE-equipped vehicle can man-age their Wi-Fi hotspot and dataplan.Chevrolet owners used the On-

Star RemoteLink app more than50 million times in 2015, totalingmore than 6 million requests inthe month of November alone.The myChevrolet app will inte-

grate the RemoteLink featureswhile still offering the ability tocontact roadside assistance,schedule maintenance, accessthe vehicle owner manual andset parking reminders.Users will be able to customize

the app home screen by orderingthe tabs they use most often andremoving those they don’t use.

The inclusion of the Re-moteLink features into the my-Chevrolet app is part of an over-arching redesign of the ChevroletOwner Center experience tomake vehicle management andownership seamless, Cross said.Beginning next year,

my.chevrolet.com will allow cus-tomers to manage their OnStaraccount, along with tracking ve-hicle service history, schedulingmaintenance and checking vehi-cle information.The myChevrolet app will be

available on select 2010 and new-er retail Chevrolet vehicles in theU.S. and Canada.To access the full set of app

features, users will need to acti-vate their OnStar service andagree to the terms.

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and spares human test driversfrom such physically demandingtasks as driving over curbs andthrough potholes to prove vehi-cle durability.Patent leadership continuesonef-

ficient powertrain technologies,Henkel said. Ford has increased fil-ing of electrification patents nearly200 percent in the past five years.In 2014, Ford filed for more

than 400 patents dedicated toelectrified vehicle technologies.Prior patents on technology

that benefits consumers include

Ford’s EcoBoost engine lineup,which offers a combination offuel efficiency and power to meeta wide range of driver needs,Henkel said.Ford has 275 U.S. patents on

EcoBoost, with another 200 pend-ing. Ford has more U.S. patents ongasoline turbocharged direct-in-jection – EcoBoost – technologythan any other automaker today,Henkel said.Inventing is an important part

of Ford DNA, Nair said, pointingout that Henry Ford earned morethan 150 patents for his inven-tions.

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Robb Report – the official me-dia partner for the 2016 NorthAmerican International AutoShow (NAIAS), has namedKatrina Szish as the anchor ofRobb Report’s broadcast -- RobbReport LIVE, from the floor of theNAIAS, said Robb Report spokes-woman Elyse Heckman.Szish, best known for ongoing

appearances on ABC’s “GoodMorning America” and NBC’s“TODAY Show,” among others,will take to the stage for threedays of interviews, programs andentertainment, all filmed amidstthe backdrop of a collection ofvintage and contemporary luxu-ry cars on display at Robb Re-port’s two-story show floor stu-dio, Heckman said.Szish, alongside Robb Report’s

own automotive experts RobertRoss and Laura Burstein, willlead scores of interviews withthe world’s top auto designers,from BMW and Lamborghini toAston Martin and Rolls Royce.Szish will also host intimate dis-

cussions with leaders and nota-bles from Detroit, including trend-setting change-agents who are atthe forefront of the city’s dynamicrenaissance, Heckman said.“Robb Report brings an excit-

ing dynamic to the NAIAS showfloor for Preview Week, from thevehicles they’ll have on displayto the interviews they’ll conductwith some of the auto industry’smost influential individuals,”said Paul Sabatini, 2016 NAIASchairman.“The vehicle lineup Robb Re-

port has put together, rangingfrom cutting-edge supercars topriceless classics, is unlike any-thing we’ve ever had on displayin one exhibit at NAIAS.”The lineup of luxury automo-

biles on display at Robb Report’sstudio will include:• Acura NSX;• American Expedition Vehi-

cles Brute Doublecab;• Aston Martin Rapide S;• BMW i8;• Cadillac ATS-V;• Corvette Z06;• Lamborghini Aventador SV

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NEW YORK (AP) – Fiat ChryslerAutomobiles is recalling nearly450,000 SUVs worldwide in twoseparate recalls that includes theJeep Grand Cherokee.The automaker said Dec. 24

about 353,000 Jeep Grand Chero-kee and Dodge Durango SUVswith model years 2011-12 are be-ing recalled because wiring inthe vanity mirror may overheatand create a fire hazard. No in-juries or accidents were report-ed.The second recall is for more

than 93,000 Jeep Compass andPatriot SUVs with model year2015.The company says it will in-

spect and fix a clamp that maybe out of position.The out-of-position clamp may

allow power steering fluid toleak, creating a possible fire haz-ard.

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The 10 best engines in the in-dustry are honored every yearby WardsAuto editors.The publication released in De-

cember its list for model year2016, and the winners representa broad spectrum of the industry.The 3.6L DOHC V6 (Chevrolet Ca-maro/Cadillac ATS), the 2016Chevrolet Volt propulsion systemand 3.0L Turbodiesel DOHC V6(Ram 1500 EcoDiesel) engineswere written about in a previousissue of this newspaper.Other winners included:• 5.2L DOHC V8 (Ford Shelby

GT350 Mustang);• 3.0L Turbocharged DOHC I-6

(BMW 340i);• 2.0L DOHC 4-cyl./50-kW

Drive Motor (Hyundai SonataPHEV);• 3.5L DOHC V-6 (Nissan Maxi-

ma);• 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC 4-

cyl. Boxer (Subaru WRX);• 1.8L DOHC 4-cyl./53-kW

Drive Motor (Toyota Prius HEV);• 2.0L Turbo/Supercharged

DOHC 4-cyl. (Volvo XC90).WardsAuto editors really liked

the Ford Shelby 5.2L DOHC V8engine. They wrote, “Ford has notrouble muscling its way ontothis year’s list with a 526-hp natu-rally aspirated 5.2L bruiser of aV8 in the new Shelby GT350 Mus-tang.“With its heralded flat-plane

crankshaft and weight-reducingPlasma Transfer Wire Arc cylin-der coating, Ford’s “Voodoo” V8casts a spell on WardsAuto edi-tors by demonstrating that a red-line of 8,250 rpm is not some-thing to fear but embrace.“Derived from the 5.0L ‘Coyote’

V8 that won WardsAuto 10 BestEngines trophies in 2011 and2012, the 5.2L, with old-schoolport fuel injection, 6-speed manu-al transmission and using premi-um fuel, reaches the 100 hp/Lthreshold, which is extremely dif-ficult for a big engine withoutforced induction.“Truly suited for hammering

around the track, the GT350’s en-gine is described as ‘positivelydemonic’ by a Mustang loyalistintoxicated by the brash exhaustnote and subtle but soothingshimmy at idle.“The Voodoo engine does

everything well, from putteringaround town to frightening smallanimals. WardsAuto editors con-sider it the pinnacle of internal-combustion engineering.”Editors noted that BMW re-

mains “the most-honored auto-maker, with 32 WardsAuto 10 BestEngines trophies since the com-petition began in 1995. The latestcomes for the new B58 3.0L tur-bocharged inline-6 that resides inthe 340i sedan and is destined fornumerous BMW applications inyears to come.“The 320-hp B58 replaces the

N55 turbo 3.0L, which earnedthree trophies from 2011 to 2013.With a larger twin-scroll tur-bocharger, higher compressionratio and the impeccable balanceafforded by an inline layout,BMW proves once again an en-gine need not make outrageoushorsepower or torque numbersto be enormously rewarding andthrilling to drive.“The 340i loves to stretch its

legs in the upper reaches of thepowerband, which didn’t stop anumber of editors from topping25 mpg during our evaluations.“The B58 springs from a new

modular architecture that beginswith the 6-cyl., then lops off pis-tons to make 3- and 4-cyl. vari-ants. Those B38 and B48 engines,evaluated in Mini Hardtops inthis year’s competition, also im-pressed the editors, but not quitelike the BMW 340i.”Editors called the Hyundai

Sonata plug-in hybrid “remark-able.” It employs an “excellent2.0L 4-cyl. paired with a 67-hpelectric motor, which draws en-ergy from a 68-kW lithium-poly-mer battery.

“Plug in the Sonata and bankon at least 27 miles of electricrange before the direct-injection2.0L starts the heavy lifting.Charging takes 2.7 hours with240V or nine hours with a 120Vwall socket.“But plan to be pleasantly sur-

prised, like one editor was, whena 30-mile commute with a full bat-tery ends with 8 miles of electricrange still in the battery. Thankthe software that allows for ag-gressive regeneration while de-celerating and braking.“In real-world situations that

included a mix of gasoline andelectric driving, WardsAuto edi-tors achieved fuel economy be-tween 41 and 80 mpg. But it’s notjust about saving fuel. The high-compression 154-hp 2.0L is thesoul of this hybrid and makes itenormously fulfilling and smoothto drive. And don’t forget the$4,500 in various federal tax cred-its.”

WardsAuto editors said thatNissan has always been a strongperformer when it comes to en-gines. The company collected its17th Wards Auto 10 Best Enginestrophy and the 15th for its 3.5LV6 that comes from its vauntedVQ engine family.The VQ, in displacements rang-

ing from 3.0L to 3.7L, won 14straight trophies between 1995and 2008.“This year, it returns with a sig-

nificant overhaul in time for itslaunch in the all-new Maximasedan, carrying over the alu-minum block, port fuel injection,compression ratio and bore andstroke.“But 61 percent of the new

VQ’s parts have been redesignedto reduce friction and weight andpromote better breathing. Thenew heads, intake ports and in-termediate locking valve timingmake for more complete combus-tion, and a new intake manifoldwith wider and shorter runnersimproves airflow.“Like the 3.0L that dazzled us

in the Maxima in 1995, the im-proved VQ makes for light, livelyand refined power delivery, andthe sterling midrange torque isstill there. And we can’t recallever getting 30 mpg from this en-gine long ago.”Editors said that Subaru was a

returner to the list with anotherwinner – its 2.0L turbocharged4-cyl. boxer that turns the Sub-aru WRX into a riotous week-end racer or a docile suburbancruiser.Editors wrote, “producing 268

hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, thisdirect-injection “FA” boxer hasbecome the poster child for high-output, affordable turbocharged4s. Last year, it managed to floatto the top of our list among a seaof 15 4-cyl. turbos, many of themquite good.

“This year, there were eight 4-cyl. turbos, and the WRX capital-ized on that mathematical advan-tage with its low weight, twin-scroll turbocharger and palat-able $28,895 base price, with Pre-mium trim.“The FA boxer makes the WRX

fast, fun and spirited, while beingperfectly suitable for daily driv-ing. This is a great engine thatcompletes the package: a reason-ably priced practical sports carwith a rally racing heritage.”Editors also praised Toyota’s

fourth-generation Prius engine.They wrote that “with an all-new95-hp 1.8L 4-cyl. paired with twoelectric motors pumping another53 kW of juice from batteriesstored in the rear, the new Priusdelivers seamless accelerationand real-world fuel economy dur-ing our evaluations of up to 61mpg.“There’s a lot of new technolo-

gy onboard, such as the cooledexhaust-gas recirculation usedfor the first time on a Prius to im-prove fuel economy and emis-sions. It’s quieter and silkier thanthe old Prius, and a ‘Power’ but-ton provides a noticeable kick onfreeway entrance ramps.“With an attractive as-tested

price of $24,700, the Prius is theleast-expensive vehicle on ourlist, while selling at the highestvolume.”Volvo also received praise

from the WardsAuto editors forthe company’s consistency.Editors wrote that last January,

Volvo’s Michael Fleiss collected atrophy for the 2.0L T5 tur-bocharged 4-cyl. in the S60 sedanand told a Wards Auto editor hewould be back in January 2016when the more powerful 2.0L T6engine wins an award as well. Itwas a gutsy statement. And onethat Volvo was able to make goodon.“But a year later, after our edi-

tors have driven the new XC90and routinely got better than 24miles per gallon in a big 7-passen-ger CUV with all-wheel drive, theWardsAuto staff now is equallyenthusiastic about this all-alu-minum engine rated at 316 hpand 295 lb.-ft. of torque.”Editors also liked the way that

only four pumping pistons pro-vided the power necessary to ef-fortlessly drive this 3-row people-mover. This results in the XC90“having the composure, powerand refinement of a high-featureV6. The T6 arguably is the newbenchmark for high-output 4-cyl.engines.”This, editors wrote, sets this

direct-injection powerplant apartfrom other small engines employ-ing forced induction in the pair-ing of supercharging to provideimmediate punch with tur-bocharging to carry on at higherrpm.

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Southfield-based Superior In-dustries International, Inc., amanufacturer of aluminumwheels for passenger cars andlight-duty vehicles in NorthAmerica, appointed MichaelBruynesteyn to its board of di-rectors, effective immediately.Bruynesteyn’s appointment in-

creases the size of the board toeight directors, seven of whomare independent, said Superiorspokesman Kerry Shiba.Bruynesteyn currently serves

as treasurer and vice presidentof Strategic Finance at TurnerConstruction, the largest non-residential commercial construc-tion company in the UnitedStates, Shiba said.He has more than twenty

years of finance experience,largely focused on the automo-tive industry in a variety of glob-al senior roles spanning corpo-rate finance, investment bankingand equity research. He has alsoserved, since 2013, as a memberof the advisory board of LevantPower Corporation, a privately-held developer of automotiveactive suspension technology.“We are extremely pleased to

welcome Michael Bruynesteynto the board of directors of Supe-rior Industries,” said Margaret S.Dano, chairman of the board.“His extensive experience in fi-nance and capital markets andhis in-depth knowledge of theautomotive industry, along witha proven track record as a finan-cial strategist, comes at an excit-ing time of transformation at ourcompany.”

Superior AppointsBruynesteyn to ItsBoard of Directors

IHS Inc., a global source of crit-ical information and insight, onDec. 28 acquired CARPROOFCorporation, a Canada-basedcompany that offers productsand services in vehicle history,appraisal and valuation for theautomotive industry, for $650million CND (approximately $460million USD), said IHSspokesman Dan Wilinsky.More details on the acquisi-

tion will be provided on the IHSfourth quarter and year-end2015 earnings call on Jan. 12,2016, Wilinsky said.CARPROOF was founded in

2000, Wilinsky said, and is the in-dustry standard in Canada forproviding automotive vehiclehistory reports to dealers, autoauctions, original equipmentmanufacturers, lenders, insur-ers, governments, law enforce-ment agencies and consumers.Wilinsky said CARPROOF has

been repeatedly recognized asone of Canada’s best managedcompanies and has appeared onDeloitte’s Technology Fast 500and Fast 50 lists.In July 2013, IHS acquired CAR-

FAX, the leading vehicle historyexpert for used car buyers, sell-ers and the automotive industryin the U.S., Wilinsky said.“Like CARFAX, CARPROOF is a

high-growth business and givesIHS the opportunity to expandour vehicle history report serv-ices into Canada,” Jerre Stead,chairman and chief executive of-ficer of IHS, said. “By combiningthe capabilities of CARPROOFand CARFAX, we also will accel-erate product development tobetter serve the needs of ourcustomers. This acquisition willadd a highly accretive revenue-growth and EBITDA-margin busi-ness for IHS, and provide signifi-cant room for further growth.”CARPROOF (carproof.com)

employs more than 130 peoplein Canada and is headquarteredin London, Ontario, Canada, Wil-insky said.

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