Vehicles: Page 25
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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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Skoda Epiq to Be Its Entry-Level Crossover BEV
Automaker pitches for "affordable" CUV to take up the Europe's challenge to inexpensive Chinese BEV imports.
By Paul Myles • March 15, 2024 -
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Will Fiat’s Artsy Strategy Help 500e?
The short-range Fiat 500e BEV is being positioned as an artsy commuter BEV for urban markets.
By David Kiley • March 15, 2024 -
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Nio Targets Roll-Out of Battery Swap to Other Brands
Joint development deal with CATL for long-life batteries paves the way to retrofit battery-swap tech for BEVs with degrading power packs.
By Paul Myles • March 15, 2024 -
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2024 Lincoln Nautilus Comfortable and Cool
The ’24 Lincoln Nautilus is a new design with an emphasis on interior comforts and features to attract new buyers.
By David Kiley • March 14, 2024 -
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Volkswagen Adds Two BEVs to Sporty GTX Range
ID.3 GTX hatchback and ID.7 GTX station wagon beef up automaker's all-electric sports range but without performance details.
By Paul Myles • March 14, 2024 -
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BYD Heads BEV Price War With Budget Entry-Level Model
Near-13% price cut for new e2 hatchback compared to outgoing model.
By Paul Myles • March 13, 2024 -
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Porsche Unleashes 1,093-hp Taycan Turbo GT
The electric sedan is the German automaker’s most powerful production model yet.
By Greg Kable • March 13, 2024 -
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Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for March 12
Rivian Provides Base for Canadian Mail Truck; EVs Too Expensive So Mercedes Keeping A-Class Longer; Volvo Partnership Could Reduce Charging Time by 30%
March 12, 2024 -
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The Countdown to Software-Defined Vehicles
According to a survey conducted by NXP Semiconductors and Wards Intelligence, software-defined vehicles will not reach series production before 2030, but their enabling technologies will soon be on roads.
By Maite Bezerra • March 12, 2024 -
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Smartphone Maker Xiaomi to Start BEV Sales This Month
Shared operating system between the SU7 and Xiaomi's digital devices aiming to attract consumers.
By Paul Myles • March 12, 2024 -
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Mercedes-AMG Reveals 603-hp E53 Hybrid 4Matic+
The plug-in hybrid performance sedan delivers 0-62 mph in 3.9 seconds and a claimed electric range of over 62 miles.
By Greg Kable • March 11, 2024
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