The Impact of Software-Defined Vehicles on Customer Service

As customer and vehicle servicing becomes more fragmented between digital and physical needs, focusing on reducing friction and creating a more seamless experience for vehicle owners should be paramount.

By Chris Ahn • July 11, 2023

2023 Honda Accord Hybrid: Who Says Sedans Are Dead?

Honda’s 11th-generation Accord in hybrid form is powered by the automaker’s 4th-generation gas-electric propulsion system, yielding improvements in power delivery and fuel efficiency over an already impressive previous-gen powertrain.

By Gary Witzenburg • July 11, 2023

Is It Time for Another Look at AV Sensor Systems?

New advances enabling software-based, real-time calibration between cameras now let stereovision – a reliable, fast, and highly accurate 3D imaging technique – reach distances beyond 1,000 m.

By Brad Rosen • July 7, 2023

Chevy Silverado EV Reaches for Electric Truck Leadership

Chevrolet is releasing an array of EV trims and packages with varying driving range over the next 18 months.

By David Kiley • July 6, 2023

ZF Reveals EVSys800 Electric Powertrain

The Porsche Taycan-based EVbeat engineering concept is rated at 3,818 lb.-ft. of torque.

By Greg Kable • July 6, 2023

WardsAuto Podcast: Musk’s Big Win, Chevy’s New Silverado EV

WardsAuto Podcast: David Kiley talks about the shift to Tesla’s NACS charging standard and Chevrolet’s new Silverado EV.

By David Kiley • July 5, 2023

Car Dealership EV Stocks Soar

“The jury is out on what will happen to all that inventory,” says Charlie Chesbrough, Cox Automotive’s senior economist.

By Steve Finlay • July 5, 2023

Lucid Motors Looks to Grow Its BEV Tech Supply Business

Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson hints at future supply activities for mass-market BEV models following his company’s deal with Aston Martin.

By Greg Kable • July 5, 2023

Dealers Need to Help Lead the Charge for BEVs

An Urban Science report shows lack of infrastructure slows BEV sales efforts.

By Alysha Webb • July 3, 2023

Ferrari Unveils 1,006-hp SF90 XX

Ferrari adds track-specific performance upgrades seen on its XX-badged models to its standard SF90.

By Greg Kable • July 3, 2023

Halo.Car Launches Remote-Control Vehicle Delivery in Las Vegas

The vehicle-rental company expects to have 1,000 remote-piloted vehicles in its service by 2025 as it expands to other markets.

By David Zoia • June 29, 2023

Die Casting Specialist Bühler Shows New Megacasting Machine

The Carat 840 can inject more than 440 lbs. of liquid aluminum into a die within milliseconds.

By Paul Myles • June 29, 2023

German Courts Hand Down Rulings in Dieselgate Cases

Automakers are ordered to show that their diesel-emissions manipulation devices are not illegal, while the former head of Volkswagen’s Audi brand is sentenced in the Dieselgate scandal of the 2010s.

By Greg Kable • June 27, 2023

Aston Martin Taps Lucid Motors for Electric-Vehicle Technology

Upcoming Aston Martin models will draw on electric drivetrain and battery technology developed and produced by Lucid Motors.

By Greg Kable • June 27, 2023

Polestar 2 Boasts Longer Range, More Efficiency for 2024

Hardware upgrades including larger batteries and revamped motors extend the fastback sedan’s range by 20% while using up to 9% less energy and charging up to 34% faster, Polestar says.

By Wards Staff • June 27, 2023

Range Rover Evoque Puts Accent on Technology for 2024

A new 11.4-in. curved glass touchscreen offers full digital control over key vehicle functions, powered by the Pivi Pro infotainment system with built-in Amazon Alexa connectivity.

By Wards Staff • June 26, 2023

Wards Auto Podcast Episode 4: Reviving Scout Brand As a BEV

Episode 4 of the Wards Auto Podcast features Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh discussing the BEV market and reviving the Scout brand

By David Kiley • June 22, 2023

Fisker Announces Ocean Force E

Fisker's Ocean Force E CUV boasts off-road credentials.

By Greg Kable • June 21, 2023

Will ‘Battery Belt’ Replace ‘Rust Belt’?

A Toyota Motor North America executive says the new Michigan research lab will ensure that Toyota’s batteries meet North American customer requirements by confirming performance, quality and durability.

By Joseph Szczesny • June 21, 2023

Keys to Securing In-Vehicle Apps

Over-the-air updates must flow securely from server to vehicle with minimal risk that the data will be intercepted and compromised.

By Chris Clark • June 20, 2023

Dealers Urged to Trumpet BEV Service Expertise

“If we establish ourselves as the experts at BEV repair and maintenance, people will come to us,” says Ed Roberts of Bozart Ford Lincoln.

By Steve Finlay • June 20, 2023

Electric-Vehicle Conversions Sparking Appeal Among Car Enthusiasts

Electric-vehicle conversions are gaining appeal with car enthusiasts, fleet transportation and recreation industries, providing the ability to readily convert internal-combustion power to electric.

By Stacey Phillips • June 20, 2023

The Missing Link in EV Design

If the batteries don’t get recycled and just end up in landfills, then how green are electric vehicles?

By John McElroy • June 16, 2023

WardsAuto Podcast: Managing the Transition From ICE to BEV For Fun and Profit

Martin Fisher, head of ZF North America and WardsAuto columnist John McElroy discuss electrification in the auto industry.

By Wards Staff • June 15, 2023

US Twin Standard Charging Risks BEV Adoption

Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Ever used to forging its own path, Tesla has a proprietary standard, North American Charging Standard (NACS), for its charging connectors an...

By Eric Volkman • June 14, 2023