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Audi Renames, Refreshes e-tron quattro, e-tron Sportback
The Q8 e-tron and Q8 Sportback e-tron SUVs receive upgraded drivelines and a revised battery management system for added efficiency and greater range, among other changes.
By Greg Kable • Nov. 10, 2022 -
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Renault, Geely Join Forces on ICE Development, Manufacture
The joint-venture company will operate in up to five R&D centers and 17 production plants worldwide.
By Greg Kable • Nov. 9, 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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VW Involved in New Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Development
The automaker’s joint venture with Germany’s Kraftwerk Group is revealed in a patent application.
By Greg Kable • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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GM Battery Plant Could End UAW’s Organizing Drought
The $2.3 billion Ultium Cells plant in Northeast Ohio is critical to GM’s battery-electric-vehicle offensive, which is in danger of falling behind schedule because the automaker cannot get enough batteries to power its growing fleet of BEVs.
By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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Creating a Post-Pandemic Automotive Industry Gameplan
Ultimately a customer’s experience with the end product (i.e., the vehicle) and its related services is the foundation of success. Hence, it behooves automakers and suppliers to optimize their manufacturing processes for quality, efficiency, agility and speed.
By Peter Maithel • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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’23 Crown Rests Atop Toyota’s U.S. Car Lineup
Trucks and CUVs might rule the U.S. market, but Toyota is betting there’s a niche for a comfortable, high-riding large sedan. Crown, a well-known brand in Japan, debuts in the U.S. in 2023.
By Sebastian Blanco • Nov. 8, 2022 -
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Ford Abandons Joint Venture With Russia’s Sollers
Dearborn, MI-based Ford says it completed the transfer of its 49% stake in the Sollers Ford JV to Sollers for “nominal value.” Ford suspended operations in Russia on March 2, a week after Russia invaded Ukraine.
By Eugene Gerden • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Ford’s 2023 Transit Trail Van Recreation-Ready
Transit Trail is available in three cargo-van configurations: medium-roof, high-roof and extended-length high-roof with up to 487 cu.-ft. for upfitting.
By Wards Staff • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Spending Boost Puts Chevrolet Atop Most-Seen Auto Ads Chart
Subaru is the brand with the highest total combined impressions from two highly-seen spots, according to iSpot.tv.
By Wards Staff • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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Toyota Corolla Facelifts Include Bigger Engine, Price Cut
Toyota drops the 1.8L entry-level engine, giving all Corolla Sedans the 2.0L Dynamic Force 4-cyl. that produces 169 hp and 151 lb.-ft. of torque.
By Sebastian Blanco • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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Stellantis Issues Stop-Drive Warning Over Airbags in Older Cars
The warning covers about 276,000 model-year 2005-2010 Dodge Magnum station wagons, Dodge Challenger coupes and Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans.
By Wards Staff • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Nissan Sees Ariya Following Leaf as Introduction to BEVs
The Ariya represents the next step in Nissan’s electrification plans, which aims to have BEVs account for 40% of sales in the U.S. by 2030, the automaker says.
By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Ford Europe Signs Supply Deal for Sustainable ‘Green’ Steel
Ford believes securing a future supply of more environmentally friendly steel is essential to reaching its 2035 carbon neutrality target.
By Paul Myles • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Volvo Cars Faces Economic Headwinds, Posts Q3 Profit
Sales volumes fell 8% but revenues jumped 30% from Q3 a year ago. The automaker says this reflects robust demand for its SUVs, especially the electrified Recharge lineup.
By Paul Myles • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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BMW Growing South Carolina Vehicle, Battery Capacity
The plan includes a $1 billion investment in the German automaker’s existing U.S. manufacturing and assembly complex in Spartanburg, SC, and $700 million to build a battery assembly facility in nearby Woodruff.
By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Ex-VW Group Officials Help Launch New Chinese BEV Maker
BeyonCa (short for Beyond the Car) unveils the Optus 1 luxury sedan, the first of five planned models from the Beijing-based company.
By Greg Kable • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Ford: Argo’s Demise Won’t Halt Work on Autonomous Driving
Ford will continue pursuing Level 3 driver-assistance technology rather than continue sinking money into the more advanced Level 4 autonomy Argo was working to refine, CEO Jim Farley tells investors.
By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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Volkswagen CEO Confirms Four New Electric ID. Models
Thomas Schaefer says the German automaker will launch 10 new battery-electric ID. models by the end of 2026.
By Greg Kable • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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Toyota Battery Plant Under Construction in North Carolina
Toyota Battery Mfg. North Carolina will have four production lines, each capable of delivering enough lithium-ion batteries for 200,000 vehicles – with plans to expand to at least six production lines for a total of up to 1.2 million vehicles per year.
By Joseph Szczesny • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Ford, VW End Argo AI JV Pursuing Fully Autonomous Vehicles
Ford and VW dissolve Argo AI, casting doubt on the future of fully autonomous vehicles.
By David Kiley • Oct. 27, 2022 -
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Honda Packs More Power, Driving Fun Into ’23 CR-V Hybrid
The ’23 Honda CR-V Hybrid features a smaller, lighter, more powerful and more efficient two-motor propulsion system.
By Gary Witzenburg • Oct. 27, 2022 -
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Porsche Announces New Head for 911, 718 Models
Frank Moser assumes responsibility for the development of Porsche’s sportscar models from Frank-Steffen Walliser.
By Greg Kable • Oct. 26, 2022 -
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Volkswagen Scouting a Cure for ‘Big Company Disease’
If VW can use IPOs to unleash its many brands and let them peer over the shoulder of the start-up Scout Company to learn how to be more entrepreneurial, it could spark a renaissance at Volkswagen.
By John McElroy • Oct. 26, 2022 -
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Ford Freshens Escape With PHEV, ST Trim for 2023
Ford adds a PHEV and ST trim to the Escape line in a midcycle update of the compact CUV.
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North America Sets Q3 Sales Pace for Volvo Trucks
Despite continuing challenges, chiefly supply chain shortages and European energy prices, third-quarter income amounted to a record high, Volvo Trucks President and CEO Martin Lundstedt says.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 21, 2022
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