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Industry Voices | The Road to 99.999%: Eliminating Blind Spots in Automotive Visual AI

An integrated approach to building models with data allows teams to take control of the development process, removing the obstacles that slow them down – and the blind spots that stall or kill projects.

By Jason Corso • Feb. 5, 2025

Industry Voices | Revolutionizing Cloud Car Testing Through Virtual Validation

Virtual vehicle validation is transforming automotive testing by addressing challenges like cost, compatibility and real-time performance to pave the way for safer, more efficient software-defined vehicles.

By Arnik Sarkar • Jan. 30, 2025

Hyundai Boosts R&D Capabilities in Europe

Korean automaker group invests in German R&D to aid development of its brands for the European markets.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 27, 2025

Renault’s Budget Brand Launches Latest Electrified Powertrain Strategy

Next-gen hybrid systems will make their debut in Dacia models while a second BEV model promised by 2027 despite sales collapse of its current compact SUV.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 27, 2025

Tesla Launches Refreshed Electric Model Y

The world’s top-selling battery-electric vehicle, Tesla’s Model Y, is refreshed for 2025 with sleeker styling, an improved battery and some interior upgrades.

By David Kiley • Jan. 24, 2025

Down to 0: Honda’s New Tech From Inside and Out

Honda taps tech suppliers to develop its new 0 Series EVs but will create its own software.

By Doug Newcomb • Jan. 24, 2025

Ram Plans Midsize Pickup for 2027

Stellantis, going through a brand and product-planning review, says it will build a gas-powered and/or hybrid midsized pickup at its Belvidere, IL, plant starting in 2027, while it has likely shelved the launch of the RAM REV electric truck due to declining demand for electric fullsize pickups.

By David Kiley • Jan. 23, 2025

Ecosystems All the Rage at CES 2025

Automakers no longer appear to be clinging to the concept of going it alone on new architectures and core software development in the transition to SDVs, leaning more and more on solutions-centric partnerships between tech companies and traditional suppliers to help guide them through all the complexity.

By David Zoia • Jan. 22, 2025

GAC’s BEV Sub-Brand With Huawei Could Bolster European Expansion

Automaker confirms plans for vehicle production with digital giant that may form part of its stated plans to target sales in Europe.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 17, 2025

Parking Lot Drive-In Theater Potential with Continental’s In-Cabin Projector

AI personalization promised with high-definition images projected onto vehicle windows used as cinema screens.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 16, 2025

Aston Martin Unveils Rag-Top Vantage Boasting Minimal Weight Gain

Designers of the Vantage Roadster emphasized lightweighting.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 15, 2025

CES Tech Highlights: Biodegradable Battery, Biofeedback Sensor and Holographic HUD

A battery that can be landfilled; a low-cost, easily packaged holographic head-up display; and a growing interest in monitoring drivers through brainwave activity are among the technical goodies spotted at CES 2025.

By David Zoia • Jan. 13, 2025

Despite Tariffs, BYD to Bring Compact BEV to Europe

B-segment Atto 2 is expected to be competitively priced at February launch, despite EU tariffs designed to level the playing field with subsidized Chinese BEVs.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 10, 2025

Renault Reboots Interior of Entry-Level Urban BEV

Twingo E-Tech prototype unveils retro-inspired cabin ahead of its series production in 2026.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 10, 2025

Industry Voices | New Rules for Battery Industry Success

Digitalization, including digital twins, automation and Data and Gen AI, is essential to unlock new innovations and commercialize them.

By Puneet Sinha • Jan. 9, 2025

What Europe Can Teach America About Road Safety: Killing by Design

The European Union has extensive legislation governing technologies and vehicle design specifically to build in safety features, not only for the vehicle occupants but also for other road users.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 8, 2025

Bosch Technology Warns of Wrong-Way Drivers

The wrong-way driver and drivers within the danger area receive simultaneous warnings via the cloud and a web-based database.

By David Kiley • Jan. 7, 2025

What Europe Can Teach America on Road Safety: Killing by Design

A study by The Economist points out that if there were a mandate on U.S. passenger vehicles to be limited to a weight of less than 5,000 lbs., a potential 2,300 lives in multi-vehicle accidents could be saved annually.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 7, 2025

Wards100: Vehicles With Greatest Impact 1924-2024

WardsAuto, celebrating its 100th anniversary, selects the top vehicles and runners-up by decade for 100 years, from 1924 to 2024.

By Wards Staff • Jan. 3, 2025

Oil-Rich Norway on Course for 100% BEV Sales by Year End

Scandinavian eco-pioneer pushes ICE off its roads and sees advance of Chinese BEV brands while peddling fossil fuels to global markets.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 3, 2025

Good Ideas: Stellantis Patents Clever Wheel-Well Heater

Stellantis has patented a wheel-well heater to keep snow, frozen slush and ice from building up in wheel wells during snowy winters.

By David Kiley • Jan. 2, 2025

Year of the Hybrid

As we’ve seen in the past few years, most of the 2024 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems winners are electrified, but we’re witnessing a shift back to hybridization with six hybrids earning trophies.

By Wards Staff • Jan. 1, 2025

2024 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Toyota GR Corolla – 1.6L Turbocharged I-3

This video clip highlighting the Toyota GR Corolla – 1.6L Turbocharged I-3 was played during this year’s ceremony celebrating the 2024 winners.

Dec. 30, 2024

E-Fuels Offer a Viable Auto ICE Alternative to BEVs, Says Analyst

The carbon-neutral fuel market is growing and, despite challenges, offers scope for a commercial zero-greenhouse-gas alternative to BEV transportation.

By Paul Myles • Dec. 30, 2024

2024 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Toyota Camry XSE AWD – 2.5L I-4 HEV

This video clip highlighting the Toyota Camry XSE AWD – 2.5L I-4 HEV was played during this year’s ceremony celebrating the 2024 winners.

Dec. 27, 2024