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Electronica 2024: Five Takeaways
At Electronica 2024, shortened design cycles and tightened supply chains are driving change in the automotive industry.
By Wards Intelligence/Omdia Staff • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Hybrids, Big BEVs, Highlight LA Auto Show
The LA auto show highlights the rise of hybrids and arrival of the mainstream 3-row electric SUV. And no matter the segment, all of the new vehicles have premium interiors.
By Alysha Webb • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Reinventing the Automotive Value Chain for Next-Gen Mobility
While we’re seeing supply chain resilience initiatives with some automotive customers, efforts are not yet collectively executing at scale, which is coming through in risk scores.
By Mike Thoeny • Nov. 21, 2024 -
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Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Looking at New BEVs with AutoPacific President Ed Kim
With the election of Donald Trump, automakers are having to take a fresh look at their BEV plans just as a raft of quality electric vehicles is hitting the market.
By Wards Staff • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Mercedes-Benz Reveals Full Details of New BEV and Mild Hybrid CLA Powertrains
Automaker fills in the gaps of new powertrains for upcoming CLA models following electric world record trial in Italy.
By Paul Myles • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | NASCAR Gets Glimpse of EV
Developers of the NASCAR EV say they hope to interest young people in becoming the engineers and technicians who will advance the technology.
By John F. Possumato • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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Ford Gives Ranger an Engine Upgrade
Ford drops its award-winning 2.7L EcoBoost V-6 into the midsize Ranger, giving the pickup a significant boost, especially in low-end torque.
By Bob Gritzinger • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Stellantis Claims Market-Leading 436-Mile BEV Range with STLA Medium Platform
Peugeot E-3008 completes Paris-Nice journey matching ICE for stops in real-world testing.
By Paul Myles • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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China’s Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Set Sights on EV Space
Dreame Technology begins a recruitment program for its new electric-vehicle division, becoming the latest Chinese consumer electronics company to make the switch to four wheels.
By Greg Kable • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Xiaomi Claims ‘World’s Fastest Sedan’ Crown with 1,527-HP SU7 Ultra
The $111,700 Chinese 4-door electric vehicle boasts a claimed top speed of 207 mph.
By Greg Kable • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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Geely Raises PHEV Bar With NordThor EM-i Drivetrain
The gasoline-electric unit delivers a claimed range of up to 1,485 miles in the new Galaxy Starship 7 SUV.
By Greg Kable • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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Young People Still Want the Status Symbol of Car Ownership: Continental
The Tier One supply giant's survey reveals young drivers are not planning to give up their cars anytime soon.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Bigger Is Better in Nissan’s 2025 Kicks
Nissan can move up in the Small CUV segment with its huge makeover of the entry-level Kicks. The 2025 model comes on a new shared global platform and gains more power, interior room and technology.
By Bob Gritzinger • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Renault’s Horse Develops Microcar Transmission to Boost Carbon-Neutral Mobility
New transmission for micro-mobility BEVs to be put to the test in Portugal's city street trials next year.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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Norway Sets Pace in BEV Adoption
In September, BEVs accounted for 96% of new-car sales, edging the country closer to a target of selling 100% battery-powered models as of next year.
By Joseph Szczesny • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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Concepts Offer Mass Market Glimpse of Future Tech, UX
A few recently unveiled concept cars have technology and design features that may well find their way into future mass-produced vehicles.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Qualcomm ‘Elite’ Computing Platform Moves Industry Closer to SDVs
The new top-end Snapdragon Digital Chassis platform appears to mark another big step in the journey to centralized computing onboard vehicles and toward a fuller realization of the functionality software-defined vehicles promise to offer.
By David Zoia • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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30 Years of Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems
Judges have chosen 300 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems winners over the past three decades. Download the entire list through the link at the end of this article.
By WardsAuto Staff • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Public BEV Chargers Costing U.K. Owners Twice as Much as Running ICE Cars
Rising charger costs despite falling wholesale electricity prices at a time of cheaper fossil-fuel prices is putting squeeze on BEV owners.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Honda 0 Series: A New Approach to Vehicle Product and Production
A visit to Honda’s R&D center in Japan reveals how the automaker is developing and building its new EVs more efficiently alongside its other vehicles.
By Doug Newcomb • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Ferrari’s Latest Flagship Hypercar Yours for $3.9M
Huge power, huge torque and huge sticker price for the Ferrari F80 hybrid drawing on race expertise derived from both Formula 1 and its Le Mans 24 Hours-winning sibling.
By Paul Myles • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Opinion
Industry Voices | Key Safety Features to Look for in Heavy-Duty EV Batteries
Just as battery technology has evolved at an accelerated pace, so have the safety features for commercial transportation applications.
By Lisa McKenzie • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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2025 GMC Sierra Denali Enters Chilly Market for EV Trucks
The 2025 GMC Sierra Denali EV has an extended-range as well as a Max range version achieving up to 460 miles of driving range, but priced at around $100,000 is likely to meet considerable buyer resistance.
By David Kiley • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Column
The IC Engine Could Outlast 21st Century
BEV propulsion systems for legacy automakers cost about $13,500 on average, compared to $7,100 for ICE powertrains, so there’s still a lot of work to do.
By John McElroy • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Power-Dense Toyota 3-Cyl. Wows
Toyota is winning back enthusiasts with a 3-cyl. beast of an engine.
By Drew Winter • Oct. 9, 2024
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