Critical Battery Minerals May Help Nurture Canada’s EV Sector

Stellantis and Volkswagen plan EV battery plants for Ontario, while the Canadian government is developing more processing capacity for minerals critical for EV batteries.

By Keith Nuthall • April 5, 2023

Volkswagen Adds to BEV Cred With Capable ID.7 Sedan

Volkswagen’s sixth ID. model is planned for U.S. sale in 2024 at a price likely to range around $50,000.

By Greg Kable • April 4, 2023

2024 Subaru Impreza’s Makeover Keeps It a Remarkable Value

The ’24 redesigned Subaru Impreza has the best safety and reliability ratings in its segment.

By David Kiley • April 3, 2023

Jaguar F-Type 75 Grand Tourers Bow Out on Grand Note

The F-Type 75 is named for the 75th anniversary of Jaguar’s first motorsport victory, in 2025 – the year the storied British marque stops making cars powered by internal-combustion engines.

By Paul Myles • April 3, 2023

Canadian Vehicle Production on Upswing – at Least for Now

Inventories are rising as supply chains recover and more computer chips become available. Unfortunately, high interest rates and high inflation are curtailing demand, says Global Automakers of Canada President and CEO David Adams.

By Keith Nuthall • March 31, 2023

Both Vehicles, Charging Networks Vulnerable to Hacking

With the rise of EVs and autonomous driving systems, cyberhacks on vehicles and EV charging networks are also rising.

By David Kiley • March 30, 2023

Gas Pumps at Car Dealerships? No. Charging Stations? Yes

Dealers could “provide a major boost to the EV infrastructure,” says auto analyst Karl Brauer of iSeeCars.

By Steve Finlay • March 29, 2023

Ram’s Midsize Pickup Concept Aims At Hot Segment

Stellantis shows its dealers a midsize pickup that is more work-driven than off-roading like the Jeep Gladiator.

By David Kiley • March 28, 2023

Grand Highlander’s 2024 Makeover Solidifies ‘Mass-Premium’ Status

The ’24 Grand Highlander, which comes as a hybrid and has three rows of seats, should continue to make the Highlander franchise a winner for Toyota.

By David Kiley • March 27, 2023

Hummer SUV Bests Pickup Sibling Off-Road, But Less Range

Like NBA superstars LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, both the Hummer pickup and SUV are phenomenal performers and have their own specialized skills despite the size difference.

By Doug Newcomb • March 24, 2023

Pony Cars’ Ranks Thin as 6th-Gen Camaro Bows Out

While production is to end in January 2024, the 6th-gen Camaro will continue participating in NASCAR and other motorsports series, Chevrolet says.

By Jim Irwin • March 23, 2023

The Key to Winning the Red-Hot Electric Delivery Van Race

Companies that can capitalize on speed and scalability will have an outsized advantage in the race to decarbonize delivery.

By Steve Hornyak • March 23, 2023

Hornet Brings Sting to Dodge’s ‘American Muscle’ Tradition

The Dodge Hornet is built in Italy on the same Stellantis platform as the Alfa Romeo Tonale, but designers and engineers take steps through styling and unique powertrains to assure the Hornet carries on Dodge’s tradition as “America’s Performance Brand.”

By Bob Gritzinger • March 22, 2023

Hyundai Doosan to Scale Up H2 ICE Engines

Anticipating solid demand for hydrogen ICE engines for commercial vehicles, South Korea’s Hyundai Doosan plans to scale H2 engines in 2025.

By David Kiley • March 22, 2023

Smartphone Maker Xiaomi Launching BEV in 2024

The world’s third-largest smartphone manufacturer readies for entry into the automotive ranks.

By Greg Kable • March 21, 2023

Lexus Steers Into BEV Market With 2023 RZ

The Lexus electrified portfolio dates back to the ’04 RX 400h hybrid, but 2023 marks the brand’s first step into the burgeoning battery-electric market.

By Bob Gritzinger • March 13, 2023

How Brands Can Incentivize Consumer BEV Adoption

Manufacturers need to showcase collaborative leadership in the BEV space by offering co-op advertising programs emphasizing reasons to purchase and showcasing encouraging creative content and educational messaging.

By David McShane • March 9, 2023

Singapore Autonomous Test Bed for U.S., International Developers

The Singapore government has been proactive on autonomous-vehicle development, having concluded an intelligent transport system is vital for the city-state with its population of 5.45 million on just 276 sq.-mi. of land.

By Ek Heng Ng • March 9, 2023

AI Won’t Replace You; Engineers Using AI Will

The power of AI lies in its ability to reduce the amount of physical testing time and simulations required to successfully develop products, especially those with highly complex physics.

By Richard Ahlfeld • March 8, 2023

A Workforce Ready to Service, Repair BEVs and Autonomous Cars

The Boston Consulting Group says that in the next quarter century, EVs will offer U.S. automakers and suppliers opportunities for job growth and a market value hitting many trillions of dollars.

By Nicholas Wyman • March 7, 2023

Volvo EX90 Exemplifies Safety and Elegance in BEV Era

The ‘24 Volvo EX90 combines the latest in technology and safety with eventual L3 autonomous driving.

By David Kiley • March 7, 2023

HMMA, a Proving Ground for BEV Production

Hyundai Motor Mfg. Alabama is at the forefront as Genesis transitions to all-BEV brand. Production efficiency is key, but quality comes first.

By Adam Ragozzino • March 6, 2023

Rivian Pressing Ahead With New BEVs Despite Losses

Both the R2T pickup and R2S SUV will be smaller than the existing R1T pickup and R1S and will be assembled at a plant Rivian is constructing in Georgia.

By Joseph Szczesny • March 3, 2023

Utility Companies’ Role in Electric-Vehicle Charging

Managed BEV charging can operate automatically, adjusting power levels or shifting charging sessions in line with behavior changes, such as when drivers opt to charge when there is less strain on the grid and energy rates are lower.

By Erin D'Amato • March 2, 2023

Dealers Fret Switch to BEVs Outpaces Market

Dealers and dealership general managers disagree on the number of new BEVs that will be sold by 2030.

By Nancy Dunham • March 1, 2023