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BYD Shark PHEV Pickup Launches in Mexico
Automaker's first new model launch outside of China targeting light to midsize Latin American truck market.
By Paul Myles • May 15, 2024 -
Renault to Demo Driverless MiniBus at Roland Garros
Automaker sees near-term commercial viability of higher-level autonomous tech for public transport but not yet for private passenger cars.
By Paul Myles • May 15, 2024 -
Alpine Hydrogen ICE Racer Refines Tech for Road Cars
Renault's performance brand to race hydrogen ICE powertrain at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend.
By Paul Myles • May 10, 2024 -
‘Most Power Ever’ From New Bentley Hybrid Powertrain
Four-figure torque and 740 hp claimed from new flagship powerplant being developed by British luxury sports brand.
By Paul Myles • May 9, 2024 -
Land Rover Unveils Luxury 110 Defender Sedona
Mud-plugger gets the premium luxury treatment with more interior opulence and extra power.
By Paul Myles • May 8, 2024 -
$1Bn ADAS/Driverless Tech U.K. Start-Up’s Boost
Major global AI players back investment into Wayve's driver assistance and autonomous technology expansion.
By Paul Myles • May 7, 2024 -
Kia and Nio Targeting Low-Cost BEVs by Year’s End
Kia reveals detail images of entry-level EV3 while Nio's affordable sub-brands set sights on European markets.
By Paul Myles • May 7, 2024 -
Redesigned Forester Remains Subaru’s Capable, Practical Tool
Forester, Subaru’s third-best seller, gets a total makeover for the 2025 model year. It goes on sale in late May/early June, priced from $29,695 to $39,995.
By Bob Gritzinger • May 6, 2024 -
Podcast
WardsAuto Podcast: Hydrogen and FirstElement Refueling FCEV Trucks
As the heavy truck industry pivots to a hydrogen fuel cell future, First Element Fuel pivots from just refueling FCEV cars to 18-wheelers and more.
By David Kiley • May 3, 2024 -
Headlamp Lidar Boost for Driverless Vehicle Design
Squeezing latest-generation compact sensors into Marelli's new car headlamps could be an aesthetics game-changer.
By Paul Myles • May 3, 2024 -
Column
Why I Changed My Mind About Hydrogen Vehicles
Trains, ships and maybe even planes could be candidates for liquid hydrogen fuel too, and for all the same reasons: range, energy density and refueling time.
By John McElroy • May 3, 2024 -
Ferrari Unveils Two New V-12 ICE Sports Models
Despite electrification push, Italian sports brand appeals to traditional power base with two new naturally aspirated ICE V-12s.
By Paul Myles • May 3, 2024 -
2024 Chevy Traverse Sports Premium Look but Founders on MPG
The 2024 Chevrolet Traverse is redesigned for a more rugged, premium look, but an ICE-only redux seems shortsighted.
By David Kiley • May 2, 2024 -
New Sanctions on Russian Nickel, Copper and Aluminum: Effects on the Global Automotive Industry
In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview, "New Sanctions on Russian Nickel, Copper and Aluminum: Effects on the Global Automotive Industry," Ron Hesse speaks with Lisa Reisman, CEO of MetalMiner.
May 1, 2024 -
Aston Martin Flagship to Debut Next-Gen ICE V-12
New range-topping luxury sports car to be first to employ latest family of hand-built V-12 gasoline engines.
By Paul Myles • May 1, 2024 -
Smorgasbord of Powertrains at Beijing Auto Show
The 2024 Beijing auto show comes just a week after figures revealed electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids and range-extender vehicles now make up over 50% of all vehicle sales in the world’s largest auto market.
By Greg Kable • April 29, 2024 -
Claims JLR Will Use Chinese Vehicle Platforms Denied
Chinese media outlets get excited over claims that British luxury brand will use Chery vehicle platforms in future models.
By Paul Myles • April 29, 2024 -
Hertz Dumps More BEVs Amid Q1 Losses
Higher BEV repair costs and greater depreciation see car rental giant divest 30,000 electric cars so far this year.
By Paul Myles • April 29, 2024 -
Lotus Partners With Nio for Future Battery-Swap Models
British sports car maker signs agreement to develop battery-swap technology and infrastructure with the technology's pioneer.
By Paul Myles • April 26, 2024 -
New Industry Group Targets 100% BEV Adoption in Mexico
The Electro Movilidad Asociación (EMA), formed by companies including Volvo, Tesla and China’s JAC Motors and BYD, has secured a commitment from its members to increase their investments in Mexico.
By Elizabeth Machuca • April 25, 2024 -
Copper From New Michigan Mine Earmarked for EVs
State officials say 380 high-wage jobs will be created by the new mine in Wakefield and Ironwood townships in Gogebic County, part of a region that has long supplied the auto industry with raw materials.
By Joseph Szczesny • April 24, 2024 -
Range Rover Electric Claims Best Traction in Arctic Tests
JLR claims first electric Range Rover boasts best-ever traction capabilities for the brand.
By Paul Myles • April 24, 2024 -
Holy Grail of Auto Battery Recycling Achievable, Some Day
EY metals analyst sees big business and ecological benefits from investment in recycling lithium battery components.
By Paul Myles • April 24, 2024 -
2024 Toyota Tacoma Comes in Off-Road Flavors
The 2024 all-new Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Trailhunter trims look to help maintain Tacoma’s leadership in the midsize truck category.
By David Kiley • April 24, 2024 -
May Mobility: Driverless Taxis as Alternatives to Buses
The community is the customer when robo-taxis replace fixed-route buses.
By Gary Witzenburg • April 22, 2024