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BMW ‘Not Ready’ to Give Up on ICE

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 committed to continued investment in ICE powertrains despite its acceleration of development funds into BEV models.That’s because the...

By Paul Myles • Aug. 3, 2023

Subaru has a more aggressive EV plan

The automaker aims to boost global battery-electric vehicle sales to 50% by 2030.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 2, 2023

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Artificial Intelligence

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Toyota’s Retro-Styled Land Cruiser Returns to North America

Toyota will price the new SUV at about $55,000 when the ’24 model returns to the U.S. market next year.

By Nancy Dunham • Aug. 2, 2023

Ford restarts production of F-150 Lightning EV pickup truck

The automaker is tripling its manufacturing capacity as it faces increased competition from GM and Tesla.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 2, 2023

GM to teach drivers about advanced driver assistance systems

Although the automaker refers to Super Cruise as “hands-free,” it requires human supervision at all times.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 2, 2023

‘Affordable’ Driverless Robo-Taxi Platform Unveiled by Steel Consortium

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.A consortium of automotive steel companies has unveiled its first autonomous BEV platform in an event in Traverse City, Michigan, as the fir...

Aug. 2, 2023

BMW in Push to Bring Level 3 LiDAR AV Tech to Market

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 expanding its collaboration with Israeli LiDAR specialist Innoviz Technologies to accelerate its autonomous driving capabilities aime...

By Paul Myles • Aug. 2, 2023

Altair, CAR Salute Advances in Automotive Lightweighting

The 2023 winners include Polestar, Lucid, Nikola and Toyota.

By Gary Witzenburg • Aug. 1, 2023

Former Carvana exec joins Rivian as chief policy officer

Alan Hoffman is filling a similar role vacated by Jim Chen, who left in February along with other high-profile exits.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 1, 2023

Mercedes-Benz invests over $2.2B in AI reskilling

The carmaker is offering data and digitalization training to over 600 employees as auto manufacturing modernizes.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 1, 2023

Ex-Tesla employees report layoffs on LinkedIn

An employee posted on the professional networking site that the cuts were part of an “org restructuring.”

By Eric Walz • Aug. 1, 2023

GM blames automation supplier for EV production delays

CEO Mary Barra said the third-party issue surprised the automaker, but it's "not walking away" from its 400,000 EV production target.

By Megan Ruggles • July 31, 2023

Ghosn Details $1.1 Billion Suit Over Nissan ‘Coup’

Carlos Ghosn alleges Nissan and 11 current and former executives organized a coup to remove him from management and set him up for criminal charges having little to do with why they wanted him out: to block a planned Renault takeover of the Japanese automaker.

By Roger Schreffler • July 31, 2023

EV startup VinFast plans US public listing in August

The Vietnam-based automaker aims to expand its U.S. business and invest up to $4 billion to assemble electric vehicles and battery packs at its North Carolina factory.

By Eric Walz • July 31, 2023

VW, Audi Embrace China Tie-Ups

Both the Volkswagen and Audi brands announce new commercial partnerships with Chinese automotive giants Xpeng and SAIC in a bid to expand their e-mobility sales in China’s huge domestic market.

By Paul Myles • July 28, 2023

Nissan Invests $663 Million in Renault’s Ampere EV Division

The new investment is seen as settling the strained relationship between the two alliance partners by stipulating common cross-shareholding.

By Greg Kable • July 28, 2023

Ford expects to lose $4.5B on EVs in 2023

The automaker will focus on fewer, higher volume models in popular segments, such as pickups and full-size SUVs, for its next generation of electric vehicles.

By Eric Walz • July 28, 2023

Chevrolet Features 2024 Trax in Most-Watched Auto TV Ad

NBC was the No.1 network for impression delivery for each of the top five ads, with multiple automakers leaning into the 2023 Open Championship golf tournament.

By Wards Staff • July 28, 2023

Mercedes to Preview Electric CLA at 2023 Munich Auto Show

The sedan is the first model based on the German automaker’s versatile MMA platform.

By Greg Kable • July 28, 2023

Tesla inflated driving range estimates with rigged algorithm: Reuters

The automaker’s range deception tactics are part of a long-term pattern of overstating the capabilities of its technology.

By Eric Walz • July 27, 2023

Toyota launches 3 research projects to improve road safety as regulations loom

The automaker’s Collaborative Research Safety Center will study driver support features for lane centering, develop an in-vehicle intervention and evaluate how data can improve technology that promotes safer driving.

By Michael Brady • July 27, 2023

Nissan, Renault overhaul their alliance

The two companies will keep a 15% stake in each other, with Renault Group transferring 28.4% of its Nissan shares to a French trust.

By Michael Brady • July 27, 2023

7 automakers form massive EV charging joint venture

The collaboration will create one of North America's largest public EV charging networks and include 30,000 high-powered chargers.

By Eric Walz • July 27, 2023

The Seven Secrets to Tesla’s Success

The reason why I think Ford, Toyota and Renault are the only automakers who acknowledge the challenge posed by Tesla is that they’re the only ones to carve out separate EV business units that will function like startups.

By John McElroy • July 27, 2023

Volvo Cars Looks for BEVs’ Low Margins to Improve

One area of concern is the fall in profit margins of BEVs versus Volvo’s internal-combustion vehicles: down to just 3% compared to 21% for the ICE cars.

By Paul Myles • July 26, 2023