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ColumnHow VinFast Can Avoid Fisker’s Fate in the U.S.
Vietnamese BEV automaker VinFast is off to a rocky start in the U.S., but it still has time to get it right if it slows down and tends to quality and customer service.
By David Kiley • June 24, 2024 -
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Hydrogen ICE Van Tested in 656-mile Winter Dash
Phinia claims test success makes case for burning hydrogen in internal-combustion engines for commercial transportation uses.
By Paul Myles • June 20, 2024 -
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Regulator Filings Force BYD’s Hand in Unveiling Sub-Brand SUV
Chinese ministry publishes details of Bao 3 midsize all-electric SUV.
By Paul Myles • June 20, 2024 -
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Column
What Over-The-Air Updates Mean for the Longevity of Consumer Cars
Today, the longevity of a car is not contingent on style, but rather digital capabilities. Leading OEMs that efficiently deploy updates to address issues and improve customer experiences are likely to retain customers.
By Cian O’Cuinneagain • June 17, 2024 -
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Honda Creates Budget BEV Brand with Mitsubishi
Altana brand kicks off with leasing plan of electric version of the Honda N-Van minivan.
By Paul Myles • June 13, 2024 -
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Honda Begins U.S.-Made Market-Ready Fuel Cell
American-made crossover with domestically sourced powertrain begins series production in Ohio.
By Paul Myles • June 11, 2024 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Plotting the Future with Ford’s Chief Futurist
The toughest job in the auto industry these days may be timing of technological change. Ford’s chief futurist Jennifer Brace has the job of helping the automaker be as prepared as it can be.
By Wards Staff • June 10, 2024 -
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Toyota’s U.K.-Developed Hydrogen Hilux Enters Demo Trials
Automaker's U.K. plant produces 10 prototype fuel-cell trucks targeting growing European sales by decade's end.
By Paul Myles • June 10, 2024 -
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Unique Trim, Stunning Screens, Improving Tech Highlight 2024 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winners
10 Best Interiors & UX winners for the first time are all light trucks, with a mix of small, medium and large CUVs and SUVs and one fullsize pickup.
By Wards Staff • June 6, 2024 -
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2025 Toyota Crown Signia a Hybrid ‘Wagon’ for Our Times
The 2025 Toyota Crown Signia comes only as a hybrid and is a suburban, premium, practical “station wagon.”
By David Kiley • June 6, 2024 -
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Tungsten Takes Ram 1500 to Award-Winning Level
A combination of gorgeous, upscale trim, superior comfort, clear screens, easy-to-manage controls and over-the-top audio make Ram 1500 Tungsten a truck worthy of our award.
By Bob Gritzinger • June 5, 2024 -
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Investigators Raid Toyota HQ in Vehicle Safety Data Scandal
Japanese transport ministry officials ratchet up investigations into faulty vehicle safety certification data.
By Paul Myles • June 4, 2024 -
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Porsche Electrifies 911 With 534-hp T-Hybrid Powertrain
The first Porsche model to receive the gasoline-electric powertrain makes a combined 534 hp and up to 450 lb.-ft. of torque, 60 hp and 30 lb.-ft. more than the previous-generation 911.
By Greg Kable • June 4, 2024 -
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Kia EV9 Styled to the Nines
The Korean automaker’s new 3-row battery-electric vehicle boasts a futuristic appearance inside, with some never-before-seen features and cool technologies.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 4, 2024 -
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Hyundai Santa Fe’s Makeover Radical, Captivating
A 2024 10 Best Interiors & UX winner, the CUV’s rugged, chiseled exterior carries over inside the cabin, where Hyundai’s H-shaped design theme creates the aura of an interior carved from granite.
By David Zoia • June 3, 2024 -
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‘Detroit, We Don’t Have a Problem’: the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV
If you want more people to drive EVs, given that those who are on the leading edge are already taken, creating something that is more down-to-earth is a clever strategy.
By Gary S. Vasilash • June 3, 2024 -
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Mercedes GLC 300 Coupe Interior is Modern Masterpiece
The overall design of the interior is spectacular, materials are top notch, screens are big, and the Mercedes AI voice assistant and AI-enabled navigation are cutting edge.
By Drew Winter • May 31, 2024 -
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Buick Envista Sets Benchmark for ‘Affordable Premium’
The 2024 Envista’s great interior design should ignite new interest in the brand among all demographics.
By David Kiley • May 30, 2024 -
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Stellantis Warns BEV Cost-Cutting Will Squeeze OEMs and Suppliers
CEO predicts "chaos" in auto industry in bid to make BEVs as affordable as ICE equivalents.
By Paul Myles • May 30, 2024 -
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BYD Claims 1,300-Mile Range for Latest Plug-In Hybrids
Fifth-generation PHEVs enter Chinese market as BEV sales remain disappointing.
By Paul Myles • May 29, 2024 -
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2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST: The Fast and the Functional
The pickup is purpose-built to provide the functions of a truck – and it has a propulsion system that can provide more than a little fun.
By Gary S. Vasilash • May 29, 2024 -
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Chevrolet Blazer EV Dazzles With Sporty Design, Surprising Features
The cabin’s striking color scheme, sport-themed styling and numerous attention-to-detail touches are combined with crisp displays and easy to operate infotainment features and accessories. Special-effects lighting and hands- and foot-free tailgate helped seal the deal for the Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX judges.
By David Zoia • May 28, 2024 -
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Dazzling Lighting, Sleek Design Make Atlas Cross Sport a Winner
The German automaker’s 2-row midsize CUV makes our list for its innovative interior illumination and design and spacious, comfortable cabin.
By Christie Schweinsberg • May 28, 2024 -
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Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Has Maximum Style, Comfort
Toyota’s 3-row Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Platinum combines comfort, skillful technology and upscale trimmings in a family-friendly package.
By Jim Irwin • May 24, 2024 -
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Kia Announces EV3 Entry-Level BEV
With a starting price of $35,000 and a range of 350 miles, Kia’s EV3 could make the South Korean automaker a top-tier BEV producer.
By Drew Winter • May 24, 2024
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