Vehicles: Page 20
-
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Maverick Goes Wild!
The Maverick Lobo edition seeks cred as a street truck, but also offers autocross and drifting capability.
By Bob Gritzinger • Aug. 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Stellantis Begins European Imports of Chinese-Made BEVs
Joint venture with China's Leapmotor sees first shipment of entry-level BEVs land in European ports.
By Paul Myles • July 31, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Opinion
Industry Voices | Connectivity, Security Test EV Charging Capabilities
The job of EV charging companies doesn’t end after a charger gets installed. EV charging companies must address connectivity and security challenges to ensure the highest uptime for their dispersed deployments.
By Matthew Lilya • July 31, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Ford Maverick Hybrid Adds AWD
Already a hit among DIYers for its smart packaging and flexibility, the 2025 Ford Maverick hybrid adds a new option: all-wheel drive.
By Bob Gritzinger • July 31, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Tula Turns Focus to BEVs
The start-up known for its innovative Skip Fire fuel-efficiency software for internal-combustion engines now is offering technology designed to optimize battery-electric-vehicle performance. The product is gaining traction in Europe and China, but a strategic investor would help the company move faster, top executives acknowledge.
By David Zoia • July 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Podcast
Wards100: Most Impactful Vehicles 1924-2024
To mark its 100th year of publishing, WardsAuto names its "Most Impactful" vehicles by decade for the past 100 years.
By Wards Staff • July 29, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
New Corvette Stands at Pinnacle of Power
The ZR1 starts with the same architecture as Z06’s LT6, which GM claims is the most powerful naturally aspirated production V-8 ever, then adds twin turbochargers.
By David Kiley • July 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Opinion
Industry Voices | Software-Defined Vehicles Will Reshape the Driving Experience
It will soon be possible to use software to enhance – or completely change – driving functionality to pursue the experiences we love.
By Chris Phillips • July 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Opinion
Industry Voices | Transforming the Future of Vehicle Ownership With ADAS Technology
AAA estimates the current level of advanced driver-assistance systems technology may prevent 37 million crashes, 14 million injuries and 250,000 deaths over the next 30 years.
By Aamir Chaudhry • July 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Vauxhall/Opel Brings L2 Driving, Surround Vision to LCVs
European brand offers commercial customers top-drawer safety and convenience ADAS.
By Paul Myles • July 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Automakers Look to Warm Up Canadians to BEVs
While Canadian automakers are investing in cold-weather testing and improving battery functionality, an industry spokesman says the federal government needs to spend more on funding public charging.
By Keith Nuthall • July 22, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
European BEV Sales Continue Slowdown Despite Overall Market Hike
Consumers continue to bypass BEVs in Europe while switching to other powertrains in greater numbers.
By Paul Myles • July 19, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Intelligent Speed Assistance Gives U.S. Drivers a Brake
An Insurance Institute for Highway Safety survey revealed that 60% of respondents support the idea of their vehicles providing warnings when they exceed speed limits.
By Stuart Ryan • July 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed Celebrates Cars, Car Culture
The featured cars range from the very earliest motorized transport to cutting-edge supercars and many of the world’s most celebrated race and rally machinery.
By Greg Kable • July 18, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Cadillac Upgrades Escalade ICE to Match Appeal of IQ BEV Version
General Motors is upgrading the internal-combustion-engine version of its iconic Cadillac Escalade luxury SUV with styling cues taken from its growing stable of BEVs.
By David Kiley • July 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Lucid Claims Air Pure Raises Bar for Efficiency
A high-performance heat pump, first employed on the Lucid Sapphire and now standard across the range of Lucid BEVs, provides outstanding range even in cold weather, Lucid says.
By Jim Irwin • July 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Suzuki Plans Lightweighting for Entry-Level BEVs
Automaker to cut weight 15% to improve range, performance and to reduce vehicle production costs.
By Paul Myles • July 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Opinion
Industry Voices | ‘Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday’: Can It Apply To EVs?
“Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday” is a phrase that originated back in the 1950s to describe how automakers saw racing as a valuable tool to promote brands and sell more cars. Can it apply to BEVs? Formula E advocates think so…and now NASCAR as well!
By John F. Possumato • July 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
BEV Buyers Buck Brand Loyalty
Heavy discounting is moving consumers to buy BEVs, but a study shows consumers in the U.S., Germany, Japan and China are more willing than ever to change brands to get the best deal on the best-designed vehicle.
By David Kiley • July 17, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Mazda’s 2025 CX-50 Goes Hybrid
Mazda is adding its third hybrid model for the 2025 model year, the CX-50 Hybrid, to capitalize on surging consumer interest in hybrid vehicles as demand for battery-electric vehicles slows.
By David Kiley • July 9, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
City 2-Wheeler Running ICE on CNG Revealed
Indian motorcycle brand Bajaj Auto unveils world's first bike powered by compressed natural gas, claiming cheaper and cleaner running.
By Paul Myles • July 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Ferrari’s Hybrid Battery Replacement Plan to Protect Performance, Value
Owners offered warranties to replace aging lithium-ion batteries for automaker's high-value products.
By Paul Myles • July 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Minerals Experts See U.S. Closing Gap With China in EV Tech
Simon Moores, CEO of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, says China and Tesla no longer drive the narrative on EV battery development all by themselves.
By Roger Schreffler • July 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Opinion
Industry Voices: A Roadmap to the Driverless Future of Autonomous Vehicles
The knock-on effects of autonomous driving should lead to further gains in human productivity and economic growth.
By Marie_Hattar • July 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Mercedes-Benz Pumping More Cash into ICE Development
CEO says automaker is investing more than expected funds into ICE R&D and on gas-powered premium products as BEV sales flag.
By Paul Myles • June 28, 2024
Previous
