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GM Investments Safeguard Future of Small-Block V-8

Internal-combustion engines are vital to GM and will be for years to come, as many customers are not ready to make the switch to electric vehicles, Executive Vice President Gerald Johnson says.

By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 25, 2023

Will Tesla Expand Into Mexico?

Tesla refuses to confirm or deny the plans. But a statement from AMIA, the Mexican automotive association, says a new Tesla plant would benefit the Mexican automotive industry and market, where EV sales are below 1% of total light-vehicle sales.

By Elizabeth Machuca • Jan. 24, 2023

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Artificial Intelligence

Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.

By WardsAuto staff

Refreshed Mercedes CLA Gets Mild-Hybrid Technology

Both the ’24 Mercedes-Benz CLA and Mercedes-AMG CLA receive 48V electrical systems providing additional low-end horsepower.

By Wards Staff • Jan. 20, 2023

GM to invest nearly $1B in four manufacturing sites

The funds will help prepare sites in Michigan, New York and Ohio to produce new gas and electric products.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 20, 2023

Lexus Scores Four of Top Five Most-Seen Auto Ads

But Chevrolet claims the single most-seen auto ad for the second week in a row, according to iSpot.tv.

By Wards Staff • Jan. 20, 2023

Stellantis Venture to Leverage Connected-Vehicle Data

Stellantis expects to have 34 million connected vehicles among its 14 brands by 2030. By leveraging data from those vehicles, Mobilisights will have exclusive access and rights to license vehicle and related data from all Stellantis brands to external customers.

By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 20, 2023

Stellantis Plans to Develop Geothermal Energy in Germany

Stellantis and Vulcan Energy Resources say they will aim to produce clean electricity and supply it to the grid for both internal and external consumption, while also producing heat for use at Stellantis’ Rüsselsheim manufacturing site.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 19, 2023

Porsche’s Propulsion Future Includes Hydrogen, Green Fuel

Porsche has developed a hydrogen-powered internal-combustion engine to replace its gasoline-powered V-8 and a synthetic fuel stock that replaces gasoline.

By David Kiley • Jan. 17, 2023

Microsoft Introduces Solutions from Assembly Line to Metaverse

The company’s technology powers General Motors’ latest vehicle software platform, Mercedes-Benz factories and Fiat’s new virtual showroom.

By Doug Newcomb • Jan. 13, 2023

Lexus Dominates Auto TV Ad Impressions Chart With Three Spots

But NFL games helped drive impressions for Chevrolet, which owned the most-seen single auto ad, per iSpot.tv.

By Wards Staff • Jan. 13, 2023

End of EQ at Mercedes-Benz

A German business newspaper reports EQ identification to become redundant as the automaker returns to more traditional model names

By Greg Kable • Jan. 12, 2023

Toyota and Lexus Dealers Expect Sales Surge

Demand continues to outpace inventory in a slow, steady way, says Toyota’s Jack Hollis

By Jim Henry • Jan. 12, 2023

Hyundai Mobis Prioritizes Mobility Platform Over Parts

As part of a new strategy, Korean auto supplier Hyundai Mobis unveils autonomous shuttles with “e-corner” wheels and announces a partnership with Qualcomm.

By Doug Newcomb • Jan. 12, 2023

VW Bringing More EVs to U.S.

The ID.7 is one of 10 new electric models Volkswagen plans to launch globally by 2026, with a goal to deliver suitable products for in every segment.

By Paul A. Eisenstein • Jan. 11, 2023

Stellantis Moves to Manage Battery Material Supply

Stellantis has signed a supply contract with an Australian provider for a key battery ingredient.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 9, 2023

Honda, Sony Intro First JV Car Under Afeela Brand

Honda and Sony are joining forces to create a new brand, Afeela, designed to add “feel” to mobility.

By David Kiley • Jan. 6, 2023

Mercedes-Benz to Launch U.S. Charging Network

The German automaker says it is striving to make electric-vehicle ownership easier and more accessible by setting up its own charging network.

By Greg Kable • Jan. 6, 2023

Nissan Dominates Most-Seen Auto Ads of 2022

If you thought you’d seen a lot of Nissan’s Brie Larson-led spots in 2022, you weren’t the only one.

By Wards Staff • Jan. 6, 2023

BMW Reveals iDrive 9.0

New Android-based operating system eschews iDrive controller in some models, a feature of iDrive in every BMW since 2001.

By Greg Kable • Jan. 5, 2023

BMW Promises to Deliver ‘Digital Emotional Experience’

BMW’s i Vision Dee concept BEV, debuting at CES 2023, points to the digital future of the 3-Series.

By Greg Kable • Jan. 5, 2023

Stellantis Invests in Hydrogen JV Symbio

Stellantis’ buy-in enables Symbio to expand its development by capitalizing on the Franco-American auto company’s leadership in the European and American automotive markets.

By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 4, 2023

Troubled Times for Tesla

Despite its current financial, legal and regulatory issues, history has shown it is risky to bet against Tesla.

By Paul A. Eisenstein • Jan. 4, 2023

Volkswagen Reveals ID.7 Sedan at CES 2023

Volkswagen’s new electric sedan takes aim at the Hyundai Ioniq 6 with a claimed 435-mile range.

By Greg Kable • Jan. 3, 2023

Is Akio Toyoda Right About Battery-Electric Vehicles?

Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda, a defender of internal-combustion engines, says over-emphasizing a BEV future may not be for the best.

By David Kiley • Jan. 3, 2023

Volvo, Uber Partner on Autonomous Trucks in Texas

Investments in fully autonomous driving for passenger cars have cooled, but they go forward on heavy trucks.

By David Kiley • Dec. 30, 2022