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Michael Marcotte

Co-founder, U.S. National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and founder, chairman and CEO of artius.iD.

Robert Newman

Cox Automotive, Director of Performance Management & Product Consulting, Retail Software Solutions

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2025 10 Best Interiors & UX

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Autoline Daily 2025: Top Industry News for April 18

Toyota May Build New RAV4 In U.S.; VW Develops 1st In-House ADAS; Tesla Faces Lawsuit Over Manipulating Odometers

IndustryHorse Powertrain Unveils Hybrid Conversion for BEVs

French powertrain specialist Horse reveals a gas-hybrid integrated unit designed to fit BEV-specific platforms giving automakers production flexibility.

IndustryGenesis Again Leads Latest Ranking of Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

A Genesis spot received 169 million national TV ad impressions April 7-13, landing in first place on iSpot’s auto ranking for the second week in a row.

Finance & InsuranceTariffs, Long Loans Stretch Buyers – and Dealer Risk

Record-long 84-month loan terms, soaring payments and tariff turmoil put pressure on affordability and inventory planning.

2024 10 Best Interiors & UX

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Unique Trim, Stunning Screens, Improving Tech Highlight 2024 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winners

10 Best Interiors & UX winners for the first time are all light trucks, with a mix of small, medium and large CUVs and SUVs and one fullsize pickup.

Stitching and Tungsten badge on Ram 1500 console.
Interiors & UXTungsten Takes Ram 1500 to Award-Winning Level

A combination of gorgeous, upscale trim, superior comfort, clear screens, easy-to-manage controls and over-the-top audio make Ram 1500 Tungsten a truck worthy of our award.

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2024 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems

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Year of the Hybrid

As we’ve seen in the past few years, most of the 2024 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems winners are electrified, but we’re witnessing a shift back to hybridization with six hybrids earning trophies.

Internal Combustion Engines2024 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Toyota GR Corolla – 1.6L Turbocharged I-3

This video clip highlighting the Toyota GR Corolla – 1.6L Turbocharged I-3 was played during this year’s ceremony celebrating the 2024 winners.

Hybrid2024 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Toyota Camry XSE AWD – 2.5L I-4 HEV

This video clip highlighting the Toyota Camry XSE AWD – 2.5L I-4 HEV was played during this year’s ceremony celebrating the 2024 winners.

Internal Combustion Engines2024 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Ram 1500 Tungsten – 3.0L Turbocharged I-6

This video clip highlighting the Ram 1500 Tungsten – 3.0L Turbocharged I-6 was played during this year’s ceremony celebrating the 2024 winners.