Activist Slate Poised to Take Control of Embattled UAW

The first direct election of top union officers is reshaping the UAW’s 14-member executive board, with activists winning six seats outright and setting up runoff elections for three other seats, including the union presidency.

By Joseph Szczesny • Dec. 6, 2022

2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Acura Integra

This video clip highlighting the Acura Integra 1.5L Turbo 4-Cyl. was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2022 winners.

Dec. 1, 2022

Helping Build a More Reliable BEV Charging Network

As America’s public charging network grows, automakers can use video tools to provide support services at scale. The long-term benefit: a charging network that BEV drivers trust – and may even be as profitable as a gas station.

By Rama Sreenivasan • Nov. 30, 2022

Intelligent Connected Vehicles and Their Digital Twins in the Cloud

New vehicle E/E architectures and the move to software-defined vehicles, along with new vehicle processing platforms, can take advantage of the vehicle data explosion and create new data-driven opportunities.

By Lars Reger • Nov. 29, 2022

BEVs: Not Just in California Anymore

While California continues to hold the lion’s share of the market, with 36.6% of new BEV registrations in Q2 2022, there are other areas that have seen rapid growth in the past 12 months.

By John Howard • Nov. 28, 2022

ZF Readies New E-Drive System for Mid-Decade Launch

The new electric motor will be available in 400V and 800V configurations, meaning unlike today ZF can serve demand for both with a single motor. It expects industry demand for 800V systems to continue to climb.

By David Zoia • Nov. 28, 2022

Tuned for Dunes: Ford F-150 Raptor R

As a second truck, just for hammering the dunes or running the backwoods trails, the Ford F-150 Raptor R makes perfect sense.

By Sebastian Blanco • Nov. 18, 2022

BEVs Dominate Field of 2023 NACTOY Finalists

The 50 NACTOY jurors’ votes were based on criteria including automotive innovation, design, safety, performance, technology, driver satisfaction, user experience and value.

By Jim Irwin • Nov. 17, 2022

FTC Extends Deadline for Dealer Data Security Rule

The FTC on Nov. 15 extends the deadline to comply with its Safeguards Rule. Here’s expert advice on what dealers need to do to begin compliance and avoid stiff monetary penalties.

By Alysha Webb • Nov. 16, 2022

Hybrids Outdistance EVs, Others in Reliability Ranking

“It’s about growing pains and working out the bugs,” says Consumer Reports’ chief vehicle tester Jake Fisher.

By Steve Finlay • Nov. 16, 2022

Scout Motors Website Includes Teaser Image of Reborn BEV

Volkswagen-owned Scout Motors provides a shadowy glimpse of its first modern-day off-roader.

By Greg Kable • Nov. 15, 2022

Navigating Battery-Electric Vehicles’ Unique Demands

BEVs require detailed information about the roadway’s physical attributes, charging infrastructure and impacts on battery life.

By Ronak Amin • Nov. 14, 2022

Business Intelligence Is Key to Turning Data Into Value

Self-Service Business Intelligence is an approach to data analytics that enables users to access and explore data sets and make sense of what they mean.

By Mark Paul • Nov. 14, 2022

Hydrogen Finally Getting Its Day

A raft of hydrogen investments is underway as California mandates the phase-out of diesel trucks and U.S. and EU policy makers plot a divorce from Russian oil and gas.

By David Kiley • Nov. 11, 2022

Analyst Says BEV, ICE Demand May Increase Side-by-Side

LMC Automotive’s Jeff Schuster estimates a time frame of roughly mid-2024 to the end of 2027 for the hypothetical “BEV boost” in production and sales of both BEV and ICE vehicles.

By Jim Henry • Nov. 10, 2022

All-Electric GV70 Joins Genesis Lineup

The Electrified GV70 is the first Genesis produced outside of South Korea and the first all-electric vehicle produced at Hyundai’s Montgomery, AL, factory.

By John Faulkner • Nov. 9, 2022

Canadian Automakers Say Provinces Complicating EV Rules

Canada’s federal government is developing legislation setting a 2035 deadline for sales of all new light-duty vehicles to be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Meanwhile, the provinces of Québec and British Columbia have been pushing ahead with their own ZEV sales mandates.

By Keith Nuthall • Nov. 4, 2022

Lucid’s Investor Promises New BEV Brand in Foxconn Collaboration

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.Microprocessor giant Foxconn is teaming up with Lucid Motor's investor, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign Public Wealth Fund (PIF), to start making a...

By Paul Myles • Nov. 4, 2022

Drawing on Data Insights to Enhance Customer Engagement

Using artificial intelligence and business insights helps narrow sales and marketing efforts.

By Michael Biasco • Oct. 31, 2022

Cybersecurity Risks Facing Connected and Electric Vehicles

The need for cybersecurity to protect electric vehicles is growing, as it’s not just about the car but also about securing the entire ecosystem which includes the vehicle, the charging station and the grid, all of which are highly vulnerable to malicious attacks.

By Roy Fridman • Oct. 31, 2022

Fisker Ocean One BEV Ready For Production

Fisker’s production of the all-electric Ocean One SUV, with more than 60,000 reservations worldwide, is on track to start Nov. 17 at Magna’s carbon-neutral factory in Graz, Austria.

By Stacey Phillips • Oct. 31, 2022

Teijin Automotive Technologies Understands Composites

Teijin Automotive Technologies combines engineering and chemistry to formulate better, lighter, safer mobility solutions.

By Teijin Automotive Technologies • Oct. 30, 2022

European Union Bans Sale of New ICE Vehicles From 2035

The measures call for a 100% cut in CO2 emissions from new vehicles sold in the 27-country bloc by 2035, effectively banning the sale of internal-combustion-engine vehicles fueled by gasoline or diesel.

By Greg Kable • Oct. 28, 2022

What Car Dealers Need to Service Electrified Vehicles

Most EV owners will turn to dealerships – not independent shops or national car repair chains – to repair and maintain their vehicles, says Capital Automotive Finance’s Daniel Garces.

By Steve Finlay • Oct. 28, 2022

2023 Volkswagen ID.4 a Stealth Choice

Volkswagen’s battery-electric CUV is a solid option for those wanting a more affordable BEV with good range and creature comforts.

By Christie Schweinsberg • Oct. 28, 2022