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

Analyst Urges Attack on Battery-Materials Bottlenecks

Supply chain links include midstream processing, anode and cathode production, and the extraction and refining of raw materials, says Andrew Miller of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.

By Roger Schreffler • June 12, 2023

Western Vehicles in Russia Denied Software Updates

An industry official says the curtailing of over-the-air updates does not involve safety features but instead involves conveniences such as remote engine starting, which is particularly desirable in the cold Russian climate.

By Eugene Gerden • June 9, 2023

2024 Grand Highlander Grows Toyota’s Reach in CUV Segment

Bigger is better when it comes to fitting a third row into the market-leading Toyota Highlander CUV, adding extra inches where it matters to create usable seating space in the ’24 Grand Highlander.

By Bob Gritzinger • June 9, 2023

WardsAuto Podcast Launches With BEV Series

WardsAuto Podcast kicks off with a series about the transition from an industry centered around internal-combustion engines to one focused on electrification.

By Wards Staff • June 6, 2023

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Holds the Line, And That’s Not a Bad Thing

The small CUV, Subaru’s best-selling model in the U.S., sees relatively minor updates, almost mid-cycle-refresh- like, for its third generation.

By Christie Schweinsberg • June 6, 2023

Genesis GV60 Overachieves

Genesis is a relatively new luxury brand, but its interior and user interface is on par with more established brands from Europe and Japan.

By David Kiley • June 5, 2023

Canadian Auto Industry, Politicians Defend EV Subsidies

Brian Kingston of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Assn. says Canada had little choice but to assist Volkswagen, given the shift to base the supply chain for North America’s EV assemblers in the region and away from Asia ̶ specifically China.

By Keith Nuthall • June 2, 2023

‘You Have Arrived,’ Says Land Rover Range Rover

We expect a six-figure vehicle to offer supreme quality and materials, superb user systems and a level of class and sophistication that its sticker suggests. The Land Rover Range Rover SE meets and exceeds those benchmarks.

By Bob Gritzinger • June 2, 2023

Making Public EV Charging Safer for Everyone

Creating charging locations where EV drivers feel comfortable and confident will help make the transition to electric as smooth as possible.

By Ian Johnston • June 1, 2023

Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Rewrites 3-Row CUV Rulebook

At $50,000, there is no other big 3-row CUV that can match the features and sophisticated design of the Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy.

By Drew Winter • June 1, 2023

BEV for African Market in Works

Atlas hopes to create a cutting-edge-engineered, affordable BEV inspired by Moroccan design and identity yet aimed at markets beyond Africa including Europe and the Middle East.

By Paul Myles • May 31, 2023

Taiwanese Fastener Industry Eyes Slice of U.S.’s EV Pie

EVs require fewer fasteners than their combustion-powered counterparts, but EV manufacturing involves new technical issues for which new fastener solutions are needed, and U.S. fastener experts are confident that Taiwanese suppliers can deliver those. 

By Jens Kastner • May 31, 2023

GMC Hummer Wins With Bold, Brash Aesthetic and Pleasing User Experience

GMC’s all-electric off-roader won our judges’ favor with great aesthetics, both in terms of physical surfaces but also digitally with slick animations on its high-res display screens.

By Christie Schweinsberg • May 31, 2023

Want to Sell More BEVs? Make App Training a Must-Do

BEV owners rely on their apps, but satisfaction levels are low, according to J.D. Power.

By Nancy Dunham • May 31, 2023

BMW i7 Mixes High Tech With High Style

The cleanly styled interior features a slim, multitiered instrument panel topped by an expansive infotainment screen and, in the case of our test car, stunning ivory Merino leather and gray cashmere fabric upholstery. It’s also packed with tech features, including automatically opening doors, the “BMW Interaction Bar” and a rear-seat theater.

By David Zoia • May 30, 2023

Price War Clouds Gather Over BEV Transition

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.As the leader goes, the runners-up follow. That’s what is happening now in the BEV segment, with said leader, Tesla of course, taking a seri...

By Eric Volkman • May 30, 2023