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    Redesigned Forester Remains Subaru’s Capable, Practical Tool

    Forester, Subaru’s third-best seller, gets a total makeover for the 2025 model year. It goes on sale in late May/early June, priced from $29,695 to $39,995.

    By May 6, 2024
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    WardsAuto Podcast: Hydrogen and FirstElement Refueling FCEV Trucks

    As the heavy truck industry pivots to a hydrogen fuel cell future, First Element Fuel pivots from just refueling FCEV cars to 18-wheelers and more.

    By David Kiley • May 3, 2024
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    Headlamp Lidar Boost for Driverless Vehicle Design

    Squeezing latest-generation compact sensors into Marelli's new car headlamps could be an aesthetics game-changer.

    By May 3, 2024
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    Why I Changed My Mind About Hydrogen Vehicles

    Trains, ships and maybe even planes could be candidates for liquid hydrogen fuel too, and for all the same reasons: range, energy density and refueling time.

    By John McElroy • May 3, 2024
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    Ferrari Unveils Two New V-12 ICE Sports Models

    Despite electrification push, Italian sports brand appeals to traditional power base with two new naturally aspirated ICE V-12s.

    By May 3, 2024
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    2024 Chevy Traverse Sports Premium Look but Founders on MPG

    The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse is redesigned for a more rugged, premium look, but an ICE-only redux seems shortsighted.

    By David Kiley • May 2, 2024
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    New Sanctions on Russian Nickel, Copper and Aluminum: Effects on the Global Automotive Industry

    In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview, "New Sanctions on Russian Nickel, Copper and Aluminum: Effects on the Global Automotive Industry," Ron Hesse speaks with Lisa Reisman, CEO of MetalMiner.

    May 1, 2024
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    Aston Martin Flagship to Debut Next-Gen ICE V-12

    New range-topping luxury sports car to be first to employ latest family of hand-built V-12 gasoline engines.

    By May 1, 2024
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    Smorgasbord of Powertrains at Beijing Auto Show

    The 2024 Beijing auto show comes just a week after figures revealed electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and range-extender vehicles now make up over 50% of all vehicle sales in the world’s largest auto market.

    By Greg Kable • April 29, 2024
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    Claims JLR Will Use Chinese Vehicle Platforms Denied

    Chinese media outlets get excited over claims that British luxury brand will use Chery vehicle platforms in future models.

    By April 29, 2024
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    Hertz Dumps More BEVs Amid Q1 Losses

    Higher BEV repair costs and greater depreciation see car rental giant divest 30,000 electric cars so far this year.

    By April 29, 2024
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    Lotus Partners With Nio for Future Battery-Swap Models

    British sports car maker signs agreement to develop battery-swap technology and infrastructure with the technology's pioneer.

    By April 26, 2024
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    New Industry Group Targets 100% BEV Adoption in Mexico

    The Electro Movilidad Asociación (EMA), formed by companies including Volvo, Tesla and China’s JAC Motors and BYD, has secured a commitment from its members to increase their investments in Mexico.

    By Elizabeth Machuca • April 25, 2024
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    Copper From New Michigan Mine Earmarked for EVs

    State officials say 380 high-wage jobs will be created by the new mine in Wakefield and Ironwood townships in Gogebic County, part of a region that has long supplied the auto industry with raw materials.

    By Joseph Szczesny • April 24, 2024
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    Range Rover Electric Claims Best Traction in Arctic Tests

    JLR claims first electric Range Rover boasts best-ever traction capabilities for the brand.

    By April 24, 2024
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    Holy Grail of Auto Battery Recycling Achievable, Some Day

    EY metals analyst sees big business and ecological benefits from investment in recycling lithium battery components.

    By April 24, 2024
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    2024 Toyota Tacoma Comes in Off-Road Flavors

    The 2024 all-new Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Trailhunter trims look to help maintain Tacoma’s leadership in the midsize truck category.

    By David Kiley • April 24, 2024
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    May Mobility: Driverless Taxis as Alternatives to Buses

    The community is the customer when robo-taxis replace fixed-route buses.

    By Gary Witzenburg • April 22, 2024
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    Retrofit Gas-Hybrid Powertrains for Aging BEVs

    Older BEVs can be saved from the scrap yard by retrofitting lightweight ICE-assisted powertrains, German-Austrian company claims.

    By April 19, 2024
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    EV Innovation in Spotlight Among Automotive Start-Ups

    As the EV market heats up, more startup companies are creating innovations around making the EV industry more efficient.

    By Richard de Cabrol • April 18, 2024
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    BEVs Biggest Losers in Europe Car Sales Slump

    Tesla sales suffer most as Toyota's gas-hybrid and PHEV products rise despite challenging economic conditions.

    By April 18, 2024
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    London Black Cab Maker Reveals Luxury MPV Details

    Geely-owned LEVC pitches first images of MPV inspired by first-class air travel experience.

    By April 17, 2024
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    Ol’ Reliable Toyota Camry is All Good and All-Hybrid

    The 2025 Toyota Camry, the best-selling passenger car in the U.S. for 22 years, is now offered only as a hybrid.

    By David Kiley • April 17, 2024
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    Vehicles Aren’t Just Getting Older, They’re Getting Worse

    Customers are having more problems, on average, not only with new technology, but also with factors many had considered to be solved long ago.

    By Frank Hanley • April 16, 2024
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    2024 Land Cruiser: It’s Back, As A Hybrid

    Toyota is reintroducing Land Cruiser for ’24 as a hybrid-only premium SUV for on-road and off-road.

    By David Kiley • April 16, 2024