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China’s Great Wall Motor Launching Luxury Brand
The first model from Great Wall Motor's planned luxury brand will be a sedan aimed to rival the Rolls-Royce Ghost, Bentley Flying Spur, Mercedes-Maybach S580 sedan, Hongqi H9 and recently revealed Yangwang U7.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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OEMs Band Together to Boost Public Charging
A former executive at EVGO and Electrify America will lead the Ionna public charging network funded by a group of seven automakers with help from the federal government.
By David Kiley • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Automakers are evaluating their long-term strategies, revisiting their product mix, and approach to both retail and manufacturing approach along the way.
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Red Bull Goes Hyper With RB17
The 2-seat coupe will be powered by a gasoline V-10 and electric motor developing a combined 1,200 hp.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Software-Related Recalls and the Auto Industry’s Ongoing Evolution
In many software-related recalls, software is used to correct a problem, rather than the software itself being an issue. And as software is more malleable, it can provide a more cost-effective way for automakers to address hardware defects or deficiencies.
By Todd Warren • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Fastest Aston Martin Vantage Unveiled
Iconic performance Vantage bloodline goes on with fastest road-going model to date.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Mobility Privacy Concerns in Connected Cars
Lots more services and features but at what cost for consumers' data privacy?
By By Graham Jarvis • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Kia Updates Carnival With Hybrid, Returns to Super Bowl
Kia America continues an aggressive plan to electrify all models and aspires to be the first BEV choice for consumers after Tesla.
By David Kiley • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Most Powerful Abarth Aims to Excite BEV Market
Upcoming limited-edition Abarth 600e Scorpionissima claims 240 hp.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Chill Wind Not Fatal for BEV Future, Supporters Claim
Stories of BEVs stranded in the snow make good headlines but will not put an electric future at risk, advocates say.
By Eric Volkman • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Porsche Reveals Upgraded Taycan BEV With Up to 939 hp
Midcycle changes provide the Tesla Model S rival with an improved maximum range of up to 421 miles and a 0-62 mph time of 2.4 seconds.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Renault Adds Compact SUV to Gas Hybrid Offering
Symbioz family-focused vehicle strengthens Renault in C-segment.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Mini Releases Gas Powertrain Details
Customers not attracted by BEVs offered gas-powered Mini Cooper C and Mini Cooper S.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Cybersecurity Threat Likely to Grow Exponentially as SDVs Emerge
About 13% of cybersecurity attacks logged last year were made through accessing programming interfaces in vehicle apps (APIs), meaning as software becomes more prevalent onboard vehicles, so do the avenues available for attack by Black Hat hackers.
By David Zoia • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Mercedes-Benz Introduces 2024 eSprinter Cargo Van
The U.S.-produced electric-powered cargo van is aimed at the delivery sector with a WLTP city range rating of 329 miles.
By Greg Kable • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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EV9 Takes Kia to Next Level
In what might seem out of character for the mass-market Kia brand, the South Korean automaker takes on luxury marques with the battery-electric EV9 large CUV. Anyone who has watched Kia’s upmarket moves in the past few years shouldn’t be surprised.
By Bob Gritzinger • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Transparent Displays Come Into Focus
Auto industry analysts say the cockpit user experience is more important than horsepower in the EV era, and transparent display technology can be key while also enhancing vehicle safety.
By Andy Travers • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Renault’s Hyvia Sets Out Its Hydrogen Powertrain Strategy
CEO says mass scale production will create the economies necessary to help hydrogen fuel cells become an affordable zero-emissions powertrain.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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BEV Buy-In Depends on Charger Build-Out
Global consulting firm McKinsey reports that many consumers will come off the sidelines to buy BEVs when fast chargers are as visible and ubiquitous as gas stations.
By David Kiley • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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HiPhi Z Tops Arctic Circle BEV Winter Test
China's Human Horizons takes ice crown, claims close to advertised range in sub-zero temperatures.
By Paul Myles • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Overcoming Autonomous Vehicle Safety Concerns
ADAS remains popular but further automated driving safety moves, are still a tough sell.
By By Graham Jarvis • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Mazda Unveils 2025 CX-70 Hybrid and PHEV
Mazda introduces the '25 CX-70, which comes as both a hybrid-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle.
By David Kiley • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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StoreDot’s Extreme Fast-Charging Cells Set for Market
Battery specialist begins manufacturing of its first silicon-dominant battery cells that can handle extreme fast-charging.
By Paul Myles • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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