Vehicles: Page 24
-
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
Xiaomi Budget SU7 ‘Outperforms’ Tesla and Porsche
Smartphone maker admits transition to car manufacturing was "extremely difficult."
By Paul Myles • March 29, 2024 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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 -
Courtesy of WardsAuto
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
Previous
