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High-Flying Raptor Highlights Redesigned 2024 Ford Ranger
Ford takes the midsize Ranger pickup to a new level with the full Raptor treatment for the ’24 model year.
By Ron Sessions • April 15, 2024 -
Slow and Steady Driverless Roll-Out Eases Consumer Concerns
Adverse consumer reaction to autonomous driving technology's checkered past can be offset by a considered and well-communicated development strategy, analyst says.
By Siegfried Mortkowitz • April 15, 2024 -
Abarth Special Edition Homage to Small Performance Engines
Abarth 695 75th Anniversario claims 180 hp from 1,368-cc turbocharged gasoline engine.
By Paul Myles • April 15, 2024 -
’25 Toyota 4Runner Gets Much-Needed Makeover
Toyota updates the 4Runner SUV after 15 years of selling it largely unchanged to a dedicated customer base.
By David Kiley • April 12, 2024 -
GAC’s BEVs to Have 620-Mile-Range Solid-State Batteries by 2026
Chinese automaker plans long-distance capabilities for its range-topping Hyper branded cars with in-house solid-state technology.
By Paul Myles • April 12, 2024 -
European Ports Used as Car Parks by China’s BEV Makers
Cars being dumped at ports amid slowdown in BEV sales in Chinese and European markets.
By Paul Myles • April 11, 2024 -
Mustang Mach-E Gets Added Juice and Range for ‘24
Ford is adding range and performance to the Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle in the hopes of juicing up sales in 2024
By David Kiley • April 11, 2024 -
Analysts Assess China’s Challenge to U.S. EV Makers
John Murphy of Bank of America Merrill Lynch says U.S. automakers face having to make a “dual transformation” of optimizing cash flow via their core ICE-vehicle businesses while building new business around BEVs.
By Roger Schreffler • April 11, 2024 -
Buick Tops ICE Offerings With 2025 Enclave
The last piece of Buick’s internal-combustion-powered portfolio, the ’25 Enclave takes the brand’s design themes and technology to its flagship model.
By Bob Gritzinger • April 10, 2024 -
Tackling OEMs’ Dilemmas in Software-Defined Vehicle Transition
How much processing headroom should automakers include in their future platforms? Which E/E architecture should they adopt? Which platforms should be upgraded to SDV? Is SDV a BEV trend? An NXP Semiconductors and Wards Intelligence survey addresses these pressing dilemmas faced by automakers while adopting SDV technology.
By Maite Bezerra • April 10, 2024 -
Nio’s Budget Sub-Brand for Europe Spy Shots Published
Battery swap-out brand tests small BEV mule on Chinese city streets.
By Paul Myles • April 10, 2024 -
BEV Vauxhall/Opel Frontera Arrives in Europe Year’s End
Electric compact SUV kicks off sales of returning nameplate but gas mild-hybrid powertrains to follow.
By Paul Myles • April 9, 2024 -
Feds Working to Grow Battery-Manufacturing Workforce
A skilled workforce is needed in the growing electrified-vehicle industry as EV sales quadrupled from 2020 to 2023 and 300 new or expanded battery facilities have been announced.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 8, 2024 -
Driverless Tech Must Work Without Connectivity
An autonomous future depends on driverless vehicles being able to function with no connection to GPS or IoT, says Provizio chief.
By Paul Myles • April 5, 2024 -
New Renault Captur Improves Gas Hybrid Powertrain
Popular B-segment crossover claims more family-focused internal space with better powertrains.
By Paul Myles • April 4, 2024 -
Big Power and Big Price for Chevrolet Silverado EV RST
Chevy ups range to 440 miles but cuts around $9,000 from original sticker price.
By Paul Myles • April 4, 2024 -
Battery Supply? It’s China, and Everyone Else
Globally, China leads in battery production by a wide margin, dominating levels produced in the U.S., Europe and East Asia combined.
By Roger Schreffler • April 3, 2024 -
Stellantis Joins BEV Price War With British Budget Model
Vauxhall's Mokka Electric Griffin slashes nearly $9,000 off entry-level compact crossover range.
By Paul Myles • April 3, 2024 -
Alpine to Reveal First BEV at Le Mans in June
Long-awaited Alpine A290 urban hatchback readies for global premier at iconic French endurance race.
By Paul Myles • April 3, 2024 -
Big Screen, Bevy of Extras for 2024 Buick Envision
Buick boosts standard content on its Envision CUV and incorporates new-look front and rear fascias for the ’24 model year.
By Bob Gritzinger • April 2, 2024 -
Xiaomi Budget SU7 ‘Outperforms’ Tesla and Porsche
Smartphone maker admits transition to car manufacturing was "extremely difficult."
By Paul Myles • March 29, 2024 -
Geely, BYD Targeting 1,243-mile Range for New PHEVs
Chinese automakers Geely and BYD are locked in a race to produce an ultra-long-distance plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle.
By Greg Kable • March 29, 2024 -
Citroën to Add Third Model Targeting Emerging Markets
Compact crossover coupé Citroën Basalt Vision hoping to gain more market share in South America and India.
By Paul Myles • March 28, 2024 -
NXP’s CoreRide Provides Missing Piece for Future SDV Architectures
The chipmaker, collaborating with a long list of software partners, has put together a plug-and-play platform designed to let automakers move to next-generation electrical/electronic architectures more quickly and efficiently.
By David Zoia • March 28, 2024 -
Joint Nissan and Renault India Trip Confirms BEV Investment
Automakers' CEOs confirm Nissan's continued collaboration with Renault's Ampere business will accelerate its BEV production capabilities.
By Paul Myles • March 28, 2024