A Q&A with NADA's 2020 chairman who says he is ready to lead and teach a new generation; what and how Gen Y buys; the effort to recruit new mechanics; why white remains the No.1 car color.
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Faurecia executive Andrew Pontius predicts large commercial vehicles will use fuel cells, but says smaller, more flexible systems should appear within the next decade.
The Mach-E enters the European market at half the price of the Tesla Model X. Yet it remains Ford’s second-costliest mass-market product behind its Mustang GT 5.0L.
Starting in 2021, the German automaker will roll out three all-new battery-electric vehicles, starting with the iNEXT CUV, followed later that year by the iX3 CUV and the i4 four-door coupe in 2022.
Germany led the market with sales of 108,839 electrified units, up 61% over 2018, followed by Norway (79,640); the U.K. (72,834), the Netherlands (66,957) and France (61,356).
Volvo’s electrified premium sub-brand aims to reduce weight, cut plastic content and lessen waste material with innovative natural and recycled source materials.
Talking future powertrains are Ford's Dave Filipe, Toyota's Dante Boutell, BMW's Ralph Mahler, GM's Jeff Luke and Hyundai's Kyoung Pyo Ha. The summit was held Jan. 16 in Detroit.
Discussing propulsion technology with Wards analyst Drew Winter are ZF's Jörg Trampler, Eaton's Karl Sievertsen, American Axle & Mfg.'s Craig Renneker and Mahle's Hugh Blaxill. The summit was held Jan. 16 in Detroit.
Special Tec LR 0W-20 is officially approved by Jaguar Land Rover for use in the latest gasoline engines in Jaguars and Land Rovers, and is not suitable for any other models.
