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  • A 2026 Subaru Trailseeker stands on pavement, with light green trees dotting the background.
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    Profile // Wards 10 Best Awards

    The 2026 Trailseeker is Subaru’s ‘quickest vehicle yet’

    Electrification adds a powerful new personality to Subaru's SUV, with 375 hp, solid range and AWD that's worthy of a Wards 10 Best Award.

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    How virtual validation is rewriting SDV test strategy

    In SDVs, the winner isn't who builds software fastest—it's who can test it fastest.

  • A Rivian R1S on the assembly line inside Rivian's factory in Normal, Illinois.
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    Rivian’s robotics partner taps former Ford, Tesla exec as its president

    Doug Field will work closely with Rivian CEO and Mind Robotics founder RJ Scaringe to develop technology to revolutionize industrial work.

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    Penske Automotive goes private at $16.3B valuation

    Mitsui & Co. and Penske Corp. are purchasing the remaining stake they don’t own, dividing Penske Automotive roughly 64-36 Penske-Mitsui.

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    Acura plans bigger SUV, off-roader, and new generation of hybrids

    An 8-passenger SUV and V-6 hybrid powertrain are among the products in the pipeline for Honda’s luxury-performance brand.

  • A 2027 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy SUV driving on a road with blue sky in the background.
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    Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
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    Hyundai promotes longtime dealer network development executive

    In a VP role, Mark Kato will lead teams responsible for expanding, strengthening and supporting dealer operations throughout the North America region, including for the Genesis brand.

  • Jeep Compass Electric 2026
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    Jeep to boost European model lineup

    The automaker commits to more SUVs across market segments, including the next-gen Jeep Renegade and Recon.

  • A Rivian R2 crossover SUV sits on gravel, with green trees in the background.
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    Profile // Wards 10 Best Awards

    The Rivian R2 Performance is excellent from the start

    More than a sequel to the R1, the R2 Performance has an impressive power output at an affordable price, landing its propulsion system a prestigious award.

  • A Geely EX5 electric SUV driving on a road with blue sky in the background.
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    Geely Auto confirms plans for retail and service network in Canada

    The China-based automaker said it’s establishing local operations for the next chapter in its continued international expansion, after entering seven new European markets in the first half of 2026.

  • Antonio Filosa Stellantis Concepts Paris 2026
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    Europe’s automakers flood Paris Motor Show with concepts

    Stellantis and Renault were among the legacy automakers offering reimagined versions of familiar brands.

  • A trophy with a stylized W-A is shown next to the words Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems, as part of a logo.
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    Wards 10 Best Awards

    Historic shift: 2026 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems awards go entirely to electrified powertrains

    It’s the first time in the awards’ 32-year history that no pure internal-combustion engine wins: Four BEVs, four HEVs, and two PHEVs claim the top honors in 2026.

  • Honda Hybrid Sedan Protype
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    Honda plans 15 next-generation hybrids by 2030

    Its future hybrid models will add performance and efficiency with reduced costs, the automaker says, and most of them are bound for North America.

  • Dr. Michael Leiters, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG
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    Porsche steers toward gas, leans less on sales volume for profitability

    The performance brand is no longer relying on a rapid shift to EVs and is instead renewing its focus and investments on combustion engines and plug-in hybrids.

  • 2027 Volkswagen Atlas
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    First Drive: 2027 Volkswagen Atlas re-ups SUV formula for the family

    VW said that it “perfected the recipe” for the Atlas, with a new look, more power and better fuel economy — but a hybrid version remains a couple years away.

  • An all-electric BMW iX4 sedan traveling on a highway with a body of water in the background in a BMW media photo.
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    BMW survey finds US drivers want much more EV range than they actually need

    Nearly three out of four drivers said a range of 75 miles is enough to cover their daily driving routine, but 42% want an EV that can go at least 300 miles on a charge before considering a purchase.

  • Polestar 4 SUV 2026
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    Polestar reports record Q3, YTD global sales as it faces US ban

    The EV brand reports record global sales from a lineup strengthened by the new Polestar 4.

  • Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
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    Unifor polls Stellantis workers on potential strike with Brampton plant on the block

    The union representing auto workers in Canada expressed its concern over “broader job security," as one of the nation’s largest auto plants is pending sale to a military vehicle maker.

  • A 2026 Chevrolet Trax LT in Cypress Gray driving on a an urban road.
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    Soaring fuel costs impact some used-car prices in Q3

    According to the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, wholesale depreciation accelerated and high gas prices boosted demand for fuel-efficient vehicles.

  • Range Rover Electric 2026
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    Jaguar Land Rover records 6% global sales increase for Q2

    For the quarter ending with September, the British automaker improved performance in some markets as sales collapsed in China.

  • A Ford F-150 on display at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show with a Detroit Lions NFL team logo on the right rear door.
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    Top automotive conferences of 2027

    The major industry gatherings in the upcoming year will continue to focus on emerging technology, including a rollout of new hybrid powertrains, vehicle connectivity, software, AI and digital retail.

  • A computer display on an office desk showing a simulated OnStar Fleet Intelligence user interface.
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    Courtesy of General Motors
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    GM launches AI-powered platform for streamlining fleet management

    With OnStar Fleet Intelligence, General Motors bundles vehicle data and its ecosystem of connected services into a single unified system. 

  • Jaguar Type 01 EV Front
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    Jaguar Type 01 blends radical styling with potent powertrain

    Bright color schemes are ditched with the production-bound electric car's debut, as the automaker looks for U.S. sales growth.

  • 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV
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    2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV review: Soft launch, strong vision

    Mitsubishi’s first electric vehicle in years is a pragmatic prelude to a brand remake.

  • Toyota Battery Center of North America
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    Toyota brings all stages of EV battery testing to Michigan

    The collaborative facility will also serve as a development hub for everything from hybrid batteries to solid-state cells. 

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    Car loan interest tax deduction disappoints dealers, lenders

    In its implemented form, the auto loan interest tax deduction included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a dud for many consumers, as it excludes negative equity carried over to new loans.

  • Nissan UK Leaf AD Test Mule
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    Nissan UK launches first ‘real-world’ driverless pilot

    Part of a government-funded research project that originated at the University of Warwick, it aims to deploy an autonomous mobility service across the U.K.