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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 -
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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 -
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Genesis, Kia Light Up New York
Hyundai Group hits the New York International Auto Show with new Genesis and Kia offerings.
By David Kiley • March 28, 2024 -
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Fisker Slashes Sticker Prices of 2023 Models
Mounting financial woes in a slowing BEV market sees automaker axe recommended retail prices of old stock.
By Paul Myles • March 27, 2024 -
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Sneak Peek at Land Rover’s Most Powerful Defender
V-8 gas mild-hybrid powertrain is the choice for the Defender Octa due to reach series production later this year.
By Paul Myles • March 27, 2024 -
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Infiniti Thinks Big With 2025 QX80 3-Row SUV
Jose Roman, senior vice president and global head of Infiniti, calls the QX80 redesign the “best car” the Nissan luxury brand has ever built.
By Jim Henry • March 27, 2024 -
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Car Rental Firms Hit Brakes on BEVs – for Now
High damage and collision costs are one of the reasons Hertz is selling off 20,000 BEVs, including Teslas, from its U.S. fleet, and pausing plans to buy 65,000 BEVs from Swedish BEV maker Polestar over five years.
By Heba Hashem • March 27, 2024 -
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Toyota Promises BEV Hilux Pickup Next Year
Automaker's Thailand president says mass production of new pickup will begin in 2025.
By Paul Myles • March 27, 2024 -
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Fisker Down and Lucid Up As BEV Startups Ride the Rollercoaster
BEV startup Fisker looks headed for likely bankruptcy, while start-up Lucid gets a fresh cash infusion from a deep-pocketed Saudi backer.
By David Kiley • March 26, 2024 -
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Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid: Poetry in Motion
Third-generation model’s new active ride suspension technology sets new standards for dynamic excellence in the luxury class.
By Greg Kable • March 25, 2024 -
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Ree U.S. BEV Sales Plans Boosted by CARB Certification
Israeli full by-wire battery truck and platform maker wins vital clean-air certification in California.
By Paul Myles • March 25, 2024 -
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Cheap Gas and Large Vehicles See U.S. BEV Uptake Stall
Jato Dynamics data puts North Amercia in a poor third place in BEV advancement behind China and Europe.
By Paul Myles • March 22, 2024 -
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Santa Fe a Contender in Space Race Among Compact CUVs
The Santa Fe’s surprisingly handsome 2-box shape holds more stuff.
By Gary Witzenburg • March 22, 2024 -
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Bentley Embraces PHEVs as Next Step in Electrification
Bentley CEO says the luxury marque is ramping up plug-in hybrid offerings and is delaying its first battery-electric model until late 2026.
By Bob Gritzinger • March 21, 2024 -
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The Path Toward Truly Safe Hands-Free Driving
The combination of perception radar and cameras in the sensor suite will enable OEMs to make the leap to hands-free driving that is reliable, consistent and, of course, safe.
By Kobi Marenko • March 21, 2024 -
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Gets GTX Treatment
A long-wheelbase model is planned for U.S. sale in 2025.
By Greg Kable • March 21, 2024 -
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Vauxhall and Citroën Fast-Chargers Launch in U.K.
Stellantis-branded fast-charge stations begin rollout in U.K. as part of infrastructure push in Europe.
By Paul Myles • March 21, 2024 -
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Porsche Plans 911 Hybrid; Mercedes-Maybach BEV Out
The gasoline-electric Porsche 911 will be unveiled midyear as a new addition to a facelifted eighth-generation lineup. The Mercedes-Maybach was to be sold exclusively in China.
By Greg Kable • March 20, 2024 -
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Finding a Better Way to Fix Software-Related Recalls
All too often, a software-related recall still requires intervention at the dealer, usually including replacing a part even though software is the only problem.
By Todd Warren • March 20, 2024 -
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Mercedes-AMG GT Sedan Goes Electric
The 4-door Porsche Taycan rival will be the first model to be based on the AMG.EA electric-vehicle platform.
By Greg Kable • March 19, 2024 -
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2024: A Transformative Year for Automotive Interior Manufacturing
The convergence of technological advancements, model updates and sustainability initiatives are propelling the industry into a future where efficiency, innovation and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.
By Leonard Marano • March 19, 2024 -
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Xpeng to Launch Budget Sub-Brand in China
BEV price war in China heats up as automaker promises cheaper cars from this month.
By Paul Myles • March 18, 2024 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Do Legacy Automakers Have the Talent and Chops for Software-Defined Vehicles?
The future of software-defined vehicles is huge. Forecasts peg the market at $510 billion by 2030. Detroit and other legacy automakers may not have enough talent to thrive in the new era.
By WardsAuto Staff • March 18, 2024 -
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Businesses Urged to Keep Disruption Manageable
AlixPartners defines disruption as “the displacement of businesses, markets and value networks as a result of economic, societal, environmental, political, regulatory or technological changes.”
By Joseph Szczesny • March 18, 2024 -
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s Traction System Tames Ice, Snow
Mitsubishi’s 2024 Outlander PHEV offers a strong combination of short-range battery-powered driving along with capable all-wheel drive, superb traction and stability control.
By Bob Gritzinger • March 18, 2024
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