German Energy Company Claims Methanol Is ICE Savior

Obrist Group highlights the fantasy of switching a billion global vehicles to battery-electric power when ICE has clear cost and implementation advantage.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 31, 2024

Jeep’s First BEV Hits U.S. Market This Fall

The Wagoneer S will be the latest addition to Jeep’s lineup of electrified vehicles already comprising the Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrids. It is to be joined by the Wrangler-inspired all-electric Recon also due out later this year.

By WardsAuto Staff • Jan. 30, 2024

Switch to Electric Vehicles Disrupting Workforces Worldwide

A European Association of Automotive Suppliers study forecasts the loss of 359,000 European jobs related to internal-combustion-engine powertrains between 2030 and 2035.

By Sara Lewis • Jan. 29, 2024

UAW Endorses Biden for Re-election Over ‘Scab’ Trump

Labor expert Harley Shaiken says UAW leadership’s endorsement of Biden could be decisive in states like Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania where the union has a strong presence – even though it is easy to find Trump supporters in any auto plant.

By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 26, 2024

Dealers Want to “Hit the Brakes” on EVs

Protests over EV regulations reach new levels.

By Jim Henry • Jan. 26, 2024

Maserati Claims 100% Italian Made Standard

Iconic automaker says even its BEVs are entirely designed, developed and manufactured at its historic Modena factory.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 26, 2024

Will the BEV Signal the End of the Classic Car?

Poor longevity of the modern BEV could see consumers hold on to more enduring powertrain technology.

By Eric Volkman • Jan. 25, 2024

2025 Chevy Equinox Better, Brawnier

Chevrolet is looking to build market share in the compact CUV segment with a more chiseled look and better value based on standard features.

By David Kiley • Jan. 23, 2024

Iveco Joins BASF’s European BEV Battery Recycling Project

Italian heavy-duty vehicle maker boosts its drive for circular economy status with recycling deal.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 23, 2024

Brit BEV Maker Arrival in ‘Insolvency Talks’

Electric light-commercial-vehicle maker is latest start-up to run out of funds.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 23, 2024

Cruise Challenges Bump-in-the-Road, Says Oxa

GM Cruise's woes should not hold back the autonomous technology industry in passenger shuttle services.

By Siegfried Mortkowitz • Jan. 22, 2024

WardsAuto Podcast: Why Software-Derived-Vehicles Are Confounding Automakers

The mobility industries are shifting from a mechanical and electrical engineering culture to one defined and dominated by software engineers, which is causing great disruption among automakers and suppliers.

By Wards Staff • Jan. 22, 2024

Siemens, Voltaiq Join Forces in Battery Quality Offering

Germany-based industrial giant Siemens forms a partnership with Voltaiq, which has a proprietary quality assurance software platform for battery-cell manufacturing.

By David Kiley • Jan. 19, 2024

Russia Looks to Revive Soviet-Era Automotive Brands

Following the recent launch of the Moskvich, a licensed copy of Chinese automaker JAC’s JS4 model, industry officials plan to bring back the Volga premium sedan produced from 1956 to 2010 by Russian automaker GAZ.

By Eugene Gerden • Jan. 19, 2024

EC Steps Up Investigation Into Chinese EV Imports

European Commission representatives are to visit Chinese automakers as part of a study into supply chains and Chinese government subsidies.

By Greg Kable • Jan. 17, 2024

Foxconn Establishes New Electric Vehicle Company

The Apple iPhone contract manufacturer accelerates EV plans with a new Chinese customer base amid the slowing of smartphone contracts.

By Greg Kable • Jan. 16, 2024

Hybrids May Drive Profits to Dealers

Cars.com studies suggest $30,000 ceiling for vehicle shoppers.

By Alysha Webb • Jan. 16, 2024

CES 2024: What’s Buzzing in Autos

Automakers and suppliers showcasing new wares at CES 2024 are embracing AI-driven technology for autonomous driving advances and software-based vehicles.

By David Kiley • Jan. 12, 2024

Stellantis Sees Virtual Cockpit Boost With Latest Partnership

Automaker's tie-up with BlackBerry and AWS accelerates the speed of design and testing of driver instrumentation and controls.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 11, 2024

EV Confidence Slackens, KPMG Survey Says

Automaker and supplier executives say they are less certain about the EV transition, while investment in gas-electric hybrids jumps from fourth to second place overall, according to KPMG’s annual survey.

By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 11, 2024

Bosch Launching Hydrogen Combustion Engine

The hydrogen-fueled internal-combustion engine is among the first fruits of automotive supplier Bosch’s newly created Bosch Mobility unit.

By David Kiley • Jan. 10, 2024

Battery Recycling Partnership Boost for European Automakers

BASF and Stena Recycling aiming for closed-loop supply chain to supply domestically sourced metals for BEV manufacturers.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 10, 2024

U.K. Hopes Telecom Street Furniture Could Double Charge Points

British Telecom unit trials converting old street cable storage cabinets into public charging devices.

By Paul Myles • Jan. 9, 2024

Handicapping the 2024 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year Awards

NACTOY picks its winners with a judging pool of 50 automotive journalists from 50 separate media outlets and hosts its own dedicated test drives. Our juror on the panel, Drew Winter, handicaps the nine finalists.

By Drew Winter • Jan. 4, 2024

BEV Demand Growing in Pockets Across U.S.: Study

Urban Science analysts urge dealers to target early adopters.

By Alysha Webb • Jan. 4, 2024