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Stellantis Shores Up Hydrogen Future With Symbio Stake

Stellantis’ investment in Symbio comes at a time when hydrogen tech companies need to be well capitalized.

By David Kiley • May 16, 2023

Porsche Teams With Mobileye on ADAS

The German automaker will incorporate Mobileye SuperVision’s advanced driver-assistant system functionality in future production models.

By Greg Kable • May 16, 2023

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By WardsAuto staff

Here Come the BEVS at Subaru

Subaru will introduce four new crossover BEVs by 2026.

By David Kiley • May 16, 2023

Toyota’s Fuel-Cell Conversion Kit Can Replace Diesel in U.S., EU

Toyota wins approval from California for its hydrogen fuel-cell conversion kit designed to replace diesel engines.

By David Kiley • May 15, 2023

Volvo Delays EX90 Production

Software development and testing issues are at the center of the setback.

By Greg Kable • May 15, 2023

Chevrolet Goes Big, Claims Most-Seen Auto TV Ad

Three Lexus spots combine for the most national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.tv.

By Wards Staff • May 15, 2023

Mercedes to End CLS Production

The upmarket 4-door coupe becomes the latest victim of the German automaker's model consolidation.

By Greg Kable • May 12, 2023

Ford Aims to Give Mach-E Buyers More for Less Money

As Ford cuts prices on Mach-E, it is increasing targeted range for the standard-range model to an EPA-estimated 250 miles for rear-wheel drive and 226 miles for all-wheel drive.

By Joseph Szczesny • May 12, 2023

General Motors to Officially Return to Europe in 2023

The Cadillac and Chevrolet brands will underpin an all-BEV lineup in selected markets.

By Greg Kable • May 11, 2023

Ford Dealers Can Expect Pricing Relief

Ford and General Motors plan more incentives as they try to reduce inventory.

By Jim Henry • May 11, 2023

2023 to Mark Last of the V-8s for Maserati

The iconic twin-turbo V-8 will end production at Maserati’s Modena, Italy, factory by the end of the year.

By Wards Staff • May 11, 2023

Stellantis Renovating Fiat Plant for EV Transmission Production

The electrified-vehicle transmission line will complement plans to transform the Mirafiori plant into Stellantis’ principal “Circular Economy Hub” run by the automaker’s newly launched Circular Economy Business Unit.

By Brenda Dionisi • May 10, 2023

2024 Ford Ranger Redesigned Amid Surge in Midsize Pickups

The Ford Ranger has been redesigned for the’24 model year with enhanced off-roading features.

By David Kiley • May 9, 2023

Mercedes-Benz partners with NavVis on digital twins of factories

The collaboration will allow the automaker to simulate new site layouts and production line changes.

By Kate Magill • May 9, 2023

VW Group Shakes Up Leadership at Cariad Software Subsidiary

Peter Bosch, the current production director at VW Group’s Bentley brand, will replace Dirk Hilgenberg, with the aim of expediting software and electric drivetrain developments at the German automaker.

By Greg Kable • May 8, 2023

Sun Sets on Rolls-Royce Dawn Convertible

Unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt auto show and put on sale the following year, the Dawn was hand-built at the automaker’s Goodwood, U.K., assembly plant.

By Wards Staff • May 8, 2023

Mercedes CEO Comfortable Doing Business With China

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius says decoupling from China economically makes no sense.

By Paul Myles • May 8, 2023

General Motors Tops the Auto Industry in R&D Spending

The Volkswagen Group spends more money on research and development than any other automaker, but General Motors devoted the biggest share of its 2023 revenues to R&D.

By John McElroy • May 5, 2023

Mercedes-Benz Promises Thrills With Most-Seen Auto TV Ad

A new spot promoting the German automaker’s “Electric Dream Days” sales event collects the most national TV ad impressions, per iSpot.

By Wards Staff • May 5, 2023

New Iconic GT and Grecale CUV Boosting Maserati’s Prospects

Maserati has an all-new GranTurismo and Grecale CUV to drive continued profitability

By David Kiley • May 4, 2023

GM Path to Electric Future Leads Through Detroit-Area Plant

The plant in Orion Township, MI, which was on GM’s cost-cutting chopping block during the automaker’s bankruptcy in 2009, is now a center of the company’s push for electrification.

By Joseph Szczesny • May 1, 2023

New Plant to Build Chevrolets for Central Asian Markets

General Motors dismisses speculation that Chevrolets built at the plant in Kyrgyzstan, a former Soviet republic, will be exported to Russia.

By Eugene Gerden • May 1, 2023

Alfa Romeo Special Editions Celebrate Logo’s Centennial

Limited globally to 100 units each of the Giulia luxury sedan and Stelvio luxury midsize CUV, the Quadrifoglio (four-leaf clover) models include commemorative badges and exclusive gold finishes.

By Wards Staff • May 1, 2023

Volvo Cars Rides BEVs to Robust First-Quarter 2023 Results

Volvo Cars’ Q1 sales increased 10% compared to the same period last year, with BEV sales growing 157% and achieved with only two fully electric models, the XC40 and the C40.

By Paul Myles • April 28, 2023

Dodge Retakes Top Spot Among Most-Seen Auto TV Ads

Subaru continues to dominate as the most-seen brand in iSpot.tv’s overall ranking for the third week in a row.

By Wards Staff • April 28, 2023