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Robin Warner/WardsAuto
Profile // Wards 10 Best Awards2026 Corvette ZR1X is a ‘rocket ship for the road’
The team delivered a masterclass in electrification, making this hybrid an even more alluring version of the award-winning vehicle.
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Courtesy of General Motors
GM’s Super Cruise revenue jumps 60% YoY in Q3
In a letter to shareholders, CEO Mary Barra said that the company is betting on trucks to be “a big driver of incremental Super Cruise adoption and digital revenue in 2027.”
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Courtesy of Mercedes-Benz Group
Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia extend strategic technology partnership
The automaker will utilize Nvidia’s Hyperion compute and sensor architecture to accelerate automated driving capabilities in its future vehicles.
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Courtesy of Toyota Motor Europe
Toyota spells out its Made-in-Europe rescue plan
The automaker supports a European manufacturing focus, with non-EU “trusted partners” included in a strategy to make vehicle production more efficient.
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Courtesy of BMW
BMW M builds millionth car as it preps for arrival of electric M3
Milestone gasoline M3 comes as BMW’s 104-year-old home plant prepares for EV-only production, including a quad-motor version of the longtime performance benchmark.
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Courtesy of Volkswagen of America
Volkswagen recalls nearly 23K ID.4s for battery fire risk
Owners are being advised to limit battery charging to a maximum of 80% until a remedy is available.
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Robin Warner/WardsAuto
Profile // Wards 10 Best Awards2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4Matic Electric delivers effortless performance
The GLC’s combination of strong performance and 350 miles of range without a gigantic battery pack wowed all the judges.
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Courtesy of Stellantis
Stellantis CEO promises more EVs for US market
Antonio Filosa said EV products will be introduced that are driven by consumer demand rather than government regulations.
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Courtesy of Stellantis
Opel’s electric hot-hatch faces charging realities on near-1,000-mile trip
The Corsa GSE made the Paris Motor Show from its base in Spain, with two overnight stops.
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Robin Warner/WardsAuto
Profile // Wards 10 Best AwardsThe 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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Courtesy of Rivian
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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Courtesy of Toyota
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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Courtesy of Acura
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.
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Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America
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.
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Courtesy of Stellantis
Jeep to boost European model lineup
The automaker commits to more SUVs across market segments, including the next-gen Jeep Renegade and Recon.
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Robin Warner/WardsAuto
Profile // Wards 10 Best AwardsThe 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.
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Courtesy of Geely Auto Group
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.
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Courtesy of Stellantis
Europe’s automakers flood Paris Motor Show with concepts
Stellantis and Renault were among the legacy automakers offering reimagined versions of familiar brands.
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Courtesy of WardsAuto
Wards 10 Best AwardsHistoric 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.
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Courtesy of Honda
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.
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Courtesy of Porsche
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.
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Courtesy of Volkswagen
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.
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Courtesy of BMW Group
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.
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Courtesy of Polestar Automotive
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.
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Courtesy of Stellantis
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.
