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VW Group Wins Informa Tech’s OEM of the Year Award
The automaker’s full commitment to EVs and zero emissions came post-Dieselgate, says Hein Schafer, VW head of product planning. “It’s amazing.”
By Steve Finlay • June 22, 2022 -
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GM Delivers First BrightDrop Battery-Electric Vans to FedEx
The first 150 BrightDrop Zevo 600s were delivered throughout Southern California to FedEx subsidiary FedEx Express. FedEx is to incorporate a total of 2,500 total Zevo 600s across its operations over the next few years, General Motors says.
By Jim Irwin • June 22, 2022 -
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TrendlineArtificial Intelligence
Automakers and dealers alike are increasingly seeing the use case for AI within their operations. Explore some use cases in this trendline.
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Stellantis Investing in Enhanced Wind-Tunnel Technology
Stellantis’ wind tunnel in Auburn Hills, MI, is being scaled up with the addition of moving-ground-plane technology, simulating on-road travel and providing improved aerodynamics measurement of vehicles, to extend BEV range and performance.
By Paul Myles • June 21, 2022 -
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BMW Using AI to Plan Crash Test Performance on Drawing Board
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.BMW is using artificial intelligence (AI) for future models almost as soon as a designer’s pencil touches the drawing board.The automaker is...
By Paul Myles • June 21, 2022 -
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VW Commercial Vehicles Building ID. Buzz at German Plant
The Hanover plant builds three models based on three different platforms and can have three different drives: the ID. Buzz BEV, the new Multivan as a plug-in hybrid and with conventional drive, and variants of the T6.1 Transporter van with a combustion engine.
By Jim Irwin • June 20, 2022 -
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Two Chevrolet Spots Bookend Most-Seen Auto Ads List
Chevy takes the top and bottom spots on iSpot.tv’s latest list of the five most-seen auto ads.
By Wards Staff • June 17, 2022 -
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Mercedes-Benz Takes Legal Responsibility for Its Level 3 Technology
While the announcement on liability acceptance communicates Mercedes-Benz’s confidence in the future of SAE Level 3 technology, the industry as a whole needs to do much more to overcome early consumer reluctance and concerns about next-level vehicle automation.
By Kristin Kolodge, Ian Greenblatt and Marty Ellingsworth • June 17, 2022 -
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Subaru Updates Ascent Fullsize CUV for ’23 Model Year
The 3-row Ascent is available in Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Limited and Touring trim levels and arrives in Subaru retailers this fall.
By Jim Irwin • June 17, 2022 -
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GM Targeting Bigger Share of BEV Market, CEO Barra Says
GM expects its upcoming electrified vehicles to do particularly well in coastal markets where the automaker intends to grow its market share, CEO Mary Barra says.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 16, 2022 -
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Ford Takes Early Lead in Blazing Battery-Electric Pickup Race
Ford’s own research shows that among Lightning reservation holders, 50% are buying their first truck and 70% are buying their first Ford. Getting the F-150 Lightning to market quickly and producing it in high volume could be a game-changer if it brings converts to the fold.
By Richard Reina • June 16, 2022 -
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Ford Sidesteps Legal Challenge to California Emissions Rules
“We are proud to stand with California in support of clean truck emissions standards that will help accelerate the transition to zero-emissions vehicles and reduce air pollution,” Ford says in announcing it is not joining the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Assn. lawsuit.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 15, 2022 -
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Buick’s ‘Alexa’ Doubles Down for Most-Viewed Auto Ad
Buick rises to the top among automotive ads with the most impressions for the week of May 30, with nearly double the airings of all others on the list, according to iSpot.tv.
By Wards Staff • June 10, 2022 -
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2023 Mercedes-AMG C63 4Matic Plug-in Hybrid Sedan Previewed
The lightly veiled concept showcases AMG’s new 4-cyl. plug-in-hybrid-powered 4-door performance model.
By Greg Kable • June 9, 2022 -
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Volvo Exec Says Connected Car Could Diminish Dealers’ Role
“We would like to see 50% of our sales online,” says Volvo’s head of connectivity strategy, Marie Högberg. “So, that means we would like to establish direct relationships with our customers instead of going through the dealer network.”
By Paul Myles • June 8, 2022 -
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ID.4 Sedan Heralds New VW Product Development Process
The architecture for the ID. electric model will pioneer new processes and software aimed at reducing development time by as much as 25% over existing Volkswagen models.
By Greg Kable • June 8, 2022 -
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Ford CEO Farley Outlines Bottom Line Battle Plan
CEO Jim Farley says the advantage Ford has over its rivals, including Tesla, is its well-established skills in manufacturing and engineering.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 7, 2022 -
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Venerable Jeep Helping Stellantis Blaze Trail to Electrification
Jim Morrison, Jeep brand chief for North America, says owners of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid “are our best advocates for the technology.” An all-electric version is due out in 2023.
By Roger Schreffler • June 6, 2022 -
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Ford Investing $3.7 Billion in Michigan, Ohio, Missouri Plants
In Michigan alone the spending plan calls for increasing production of the F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickup to 150,000 per year; production of a Ranger pickup; and the next Mustang coupe.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 3, 2022 -
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Cadillac ‘Leads The Charge’ With Most-Viewed Auto Ad
Cadillac remains the leader among automotive sector ads with the most impressions for the week of May 23, as sports take a back seat to news and sitcoms, according to iSpot.tv.
By Wards Staff • June 3, 2022 -
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Supplier of GM Battery Materials Fined $1.2 Billion in Bribery Case
Authorities say Glencore and its subsidiaries made about $79.6 million in payments to intermediary companies between approximately 2007 and 2018 in order to improperly obtain and retain business with state-owned and state-controlled entities in West Africa.
By Joseph Szczesny • June 2, 2022 -
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2023 Toyota Corolla Gets Fifth Gen Hybrid System
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Toyota’s 12th generation of its long-serving Corolla model will feature its fifth generation of full self-charging hybrid powertrain.The mod...
By Paul Myles • June 2, 2022 -
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Engine Options Highlight ’23 Mercedes-Benz GLC Lineup
The second-generation SUV gets new plug-in drivetrains and four-wheel steering among other tech upgrades.
By Greg Kable • June 1, 2022 -
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Buick Wildcat Claws Back, Conceptually Anyway
“This expression is a glimpse of where we’re going and the optimism we have for the limitless possibilities of an electric future,” says design executive Sharon Gauci.
By Steve Finlay • June 1, 2022 -
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Mercedes-AMG ONE Guns for Hypercar Glory
The F1-inspired plug-in-hybrid coupe is the most powerful road car yet from Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division.
By Greg Kable • June 1, 2022 -
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Hyundai Enthusiastic About EVs; Hybrid, PHEV Futures Unclear
The new Ioniq 5 battery-electric vehicle and hybrid and plug-in-hybrid variants of Tucson and Santa Fe CUVs are boosting the brand’s EV deliveries.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 1, 2022
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