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Yamaha Joins Development of Caterham’s First BEV Sports Coupé
Japanese auto giant plans to bring its e-axle technology to the British sports-car brand's production version of its Project V concept.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Cooks (Without) Gas
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N BEV rivals the fun of tricked-out gasoline-fed sports cars.
By David Kiley • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Honda Two-Motor Hybrid System Scores Two-Peat
Honda returns to our winner’s circle for the second time in two years with the latest generation of its two-motor hybrid system, which perfectly balances fuel economy with performance.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Renault Teases 4 BEV Ahead of Paris Premiere
Detail images ahead of its upcoming Paris unveiling show Renault's iconic compact station wagon redesigned as a modern urban BEV.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Ford F-150 PowerBoost Propulsion System Simply Does It All
Efficiency, power, towing capability and a high fun-to-drive quotient add up to a Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems win for Ford’s fullsize pickup’s hybrid powertrain.
By David Zoia • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Hybrid Propulsion System Transforms Corvette E-Ray
Electrification turns the iconic Chevy Corvette into a multifaceted vehicle capable of competing with the world’s best supercars.
By Drew Winter • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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BMW X5 XDrive50e’s PHEV Powertrain Frugal, Fun
The X5 PHEV’s electric motor-ICE pairing not only is fuel efficient, it delivers the fun, generating up to 483 hp and 516 lb.-ft. of torque. Does this propulsion system sell the vehicle? No doubt about it.
By David Zoia • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Ineos Takes Sales Battle to China
British hard-core off-road brand opens assault on Chinese market opening four outlets marketing its ICE powered Ineos Grenadier.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Stellantis Opens European Order Books for Chinese-Built BEVs
Despite pending EU tariffs on Chinese-import vehicles, Stellantis joint-venture partner Leapmotor starts selling bargain-basement battery-electric vehicle that Stellantis hopes it will give it a competitive edge over its rivals.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Mercedes Steps Up Hands-Free Driving Speeds
Automaker targets raising its Drive Pilot automated driving suite to 80 mph by the end of this decade.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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Nio Shows Model Y Rival and Bids For Audi Factory
Facing stiff tariffs on imported BEVs in the European Union, Chinese automaker Nio is making moves to start production in the EU, while also introducing a low-priced BEV to compete with Tesla’s Model Y.
By David Kiley • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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U.K. Consumers Four-Times More Likely to Buy Hybrid than BEV
Survey by motoring group suggests the current slowdown in BEV sales will continue for the foreseeable future.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Ford Ranger PHEV Makes a Lot of Sense
Ford unveils a PHEV Ranger in Germany, a more fuel-efficient truck that the automaker is expected to sell in the U.S.
By David Kiley • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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FEV’s ICE Hydrogen Promotion Paves Way to Infrastructure Boost
Commercial-vehicle applications of hydrogen powertrains open door to more passenger car possibilities.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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Removing Rear-View Mirrors Saves Lives and Money, Gauzy Says
Trucks and buses using AI powered camera system can reduce city street accidents by 40% and reduce energy costs by 4% for commercial fleets.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Hyundai’s SDV Strategy Has Promise But Faces Challenges
Software-defined-vehicle approach must vault some basic hurdles if the automaker's investments are to bear fruit.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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Honda Reimagines EV Manufacturing With Ohio Project
The objective of the Honda EV Hub is to establish the expertise and experience for EV production that will be shared across the automaker's production network in North America.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Can Tesla’s Superchargers Continue to Dominate?
Tesla’s NACS Superchargers represent at least 60% of available U.S high-speed plugs. With the fourth version of its Supercharger, Tesla is promising even quicker charging, but is it too little, too late?
By Graham Jarvis • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Hyundai Looks for Growth With Refreshed Tucson, Santa Cruz, Ioniq 5
Hyundai has long-been aggressive in its pursuit of growth and this coming model year is no different, as it updates its best-selling vehicle as well as some other light trucks.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Why CDK Cyberattack Is the Tip of the Iceberg
Cyber-defense is part of every company’s daily life as attacks pour into the U.S. from China, Iran, Russia and Eastern Europe. Upstream is working for automakers, dealer groups, software companies and EV charging companies as automobiles become data centers on wheels.
By Wards Staff • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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2025 Chevy Equinox Remake Solid If Not Sexy
The 2025 Chevy Equinox CUV is a solid CUV that reflects how carefully product planners have been listening to customers, and stands in contrast to a differently designed Equinox EV.
By David Kiley • Sept. 2, 2024 -
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Hyundai to Double Hybrid Model Count Amid BEV Slowdown
Korean automaker pitches more hybrid and range-extender electric powertrains in a bid to offset current slump in BEV interest from consumers.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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New Tweaks Power Up Ford Raptors
Ford is adding performance upgrades to the Ranger Raptor and Bronco Raptor, joining the automakers increasing revenue by adding improvements and enhancements to vehicles after the initial purchase.
By David Kiley • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | The In-Cabin Experience and the Auto Industry’s Future
By offering connected cars, OEMs can drive additional revenue by selling on-demand features and subscription-based services, therefore increasing the overall customer lifecycle monetization.
By Justin Marcucci • Aug. 28, 2024 -
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British Designed In-Wheel Motor Claims Hypercar Torque
Test and validation program shows Protean Electric’s 18-inch in-wheel powertrain for BEVs achieves more than 1,100 ft.-lb. of torque.
By Paul Myles • Aug. 28, 2024
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