Vehicles

2013 Nissan Pathfinder switches to unibody The SUV segment's last remaining body-on-frame model switches to a unibody platform shared with the Infiniti JX as Nissan engineers in Japan and the U.S. aim for a less weighty Pathfinder with a V6/CVT combo that gets better fuel economy than its predecessor. Read full story

Thermal management improves Ram 1500 fuel economy and earns EPA off-cycle credits 2013 Ram truck's HFE (high fuel efficiency) model delivers 18 mpg city/25 mpg highway with help from thermal management of engine and transmission oil temperatures, featuring integration with active grille shutters. Read full story

Suspension helps differentiate Coupe and GT from Hyundai’s base Elantra sedan A V-beam setup in the rear suspension with integrated stabilizer bar in the Elantra Coupe and GT allows bracing of the arms for greater stiffness and improved body roll control. Read full story

High Vmax for Ford's three-cylinder B-Max Ford's new compact MPV demonstrates exceptional performance from 1.0-L EcoBoost gasoline engine; technology also includes 'mobile' B-pillars. Read full story

A-Class to Zetsche: Mercedes’ priority list Can Mercedes keep up with the R&D power of Volkswagen, Toyota, and General Motors? Daimler and Mercedes boss Dr. Dieter Zetsche explained to AEI how it can--and will. Read full story

Chrysler switches to OAT antifreeze for longer service interval The change to OAT is across the board for 2013 and is accompanied by increasing coolant service interval to 10 years/150,000 mi (240,000 km). The formula is different from that used by parent Fiat. Read full story

Case gets rough with its forklifts Two new H Series machines are said to deliver improved fuel economy, productivity, and lift speed. Read full story

Mercedes-Benz introduces a 'horizontal' A-Class Its new small car has the accent on "refined sportiness" and a strong bias toward styling and performance. Read full story

Haulotte upgrades rough-terrain scissor lifts Offering improved profitability and safety, the C10DX and C12DX meet the demands of the latest labor regulations, and also to European (EC marking, EN 280) and international standards, says the company. Read full story