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Can Myth-Busting Ads Drive BEV Adoption?
In the “Don’t Believe The Myths” campaign, “mythical” characters including the Tooth Fairy, Sasquatch, a Unicorn and Martians appear in vignettes in which a voiceover tries to explode the “myths” preventing consumers from buying BEVs.
By David Kiley • Sept. 28, 2022 -
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More Juice? Electrics Lead Way for Second Consecutive Year
Electrified powertrains dominate the 2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems list, but internal-combustion engines still earn recognition. Winners will be honored Oct. 27 at a trophy ceremony in Detroit.
By Bob Gritzinger • Sept. 27, 2022 -
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Chevy Freshens Silverado HD Line, Eyes Pickup Leadership in 2022
Chevrolet adds a new interior, a new “Midnight” package, and design and transmission enhancements in a midcycle refresh. GM’s lead brand sees an opportunity to upend Ford for pickup leadership in 2022.
By David Kiley • Sept. 26, 2022 -
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BrightDrop E-Cart to Gather Groceries for Kroger Customers
Employees put grocery items directly into the Trace Grocery before it is stationed at curbside for removal by the customer.
By Jim Irwin • Sept. 26, 2022 -
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2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winner: Volkswagen Golf GTI
This video clip highlighting the Volkswagen Golf GTI was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2022 winners. Wards 10 Best winner profile videos will post during the next several weeks.
By David Zoia • Sept. 26, 2022 -
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Analyst Guardedly Optimistic About BEVs’ Future in U.S.
“We’ve seen a new technology, EVs, displace an incumbent technology, ICEs, without meeting or exceeding the advantages over the IC engine,” Ohio State researcher Chris Atkinson says. “It’s a remarkable development.”
By Roger Schreffler • Sept. 26, 2022 -
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Steep Hill to Climb in U.S. Industry’s March Toward Electrification, Insiders Say
From raw material supplies to the massive amount of investment required, U.S. automakers have problems to solve if aggressive battery-electric-vehicle production plans are to be met.
By Roger Schreffler • Sept. 23, 2022 -
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The EV Revolution and Future-Proofing the Auto Dealership
Many dealers already have embraced the shift toward electric propulsion and have adapted. However, a large number of auto retailers aren’t ready for the change.
By Nathan Hecht • Sept. 22, 2022 -
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Electric, Hydrogen, Solar Propulsion in Spotlight at IAA
Mercedes-Benz announces a new generation of high-performance batteries for its battery-electric eCitaro urban bus at the Hannover, Germany, trade fair.
By Paul Myles • Sept. 22, 2022 -
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Order a Pizza, Wait for the Robot
Magna has developed a robotic vehicle that has successfully delivered “hundreds of pizzas” in a 4-sq.-mi. area around the Brooklyn Pizza restaurant in Birmingham, MI, since it was put into service on a pilot basis in March.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Fleet Services Save Money, Boost Efficiency
Fleet maintenance programs not only are more efficient for regularly scheduled maintenance but also help reduce costly repairs, maximize mileage and save on fuel costs.
By Jim Perkins • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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To Hell with Driving, I’m Gonna Fly
Several marketplace factors are driving interest in small personal aircraft, especially among the fat-wallet brigade who can afford to drop between $150,000 and $1 million on mobile “air candy” and/or “road candy.”
By David Kiley • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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Data Accelerating Autonomous Driving Development
To develop and roll out advanced ADAS and autonomy features via the development of new AI algorithms, automakers need to collect massive amounts of data in as many real-life scenarios as possible.
By Kobi Marenko • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winner: Toyota Tundra
This video clip highlighting the Toyota Tundra was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2022 winners. Wards 10 Best winner profile videos will post during the next several weeks.
By Jim Irwin • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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Reinventing the Dealership in the Coming EV Era
Dealers can develop their EV customer base by providing information on EVs and sustainability in general, and be there to answer questions or give advice on making EV choices.
By Michael Boehm • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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Chevy Plants ICE Flag With Performance-Edition Tahoe
The ’23 Tahoe RST Performance Edition’s standard 6.2L V-8 produces 433 hp and 467 lb.-ft., an increase of 13 hp and 7 lb.-ft. over the current RST’s available 6.2L mill.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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The Road to Autonomous: Numerous Pit Stops and Configurations
Innovative manufacturers are redesigning their electronics and digital architecture to favor the continuously evolving, software-defined vehicle. It gives them almost unlimited opportunities to innovate and monetize in the future while offering consumers more options and greater safety as the software improves and evolves over time.
By Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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Piston Power Alive and Well in 2024 Mustang
Whether convertible or coupe, V-8 or turbocharged 4-cyl., manual or automatic, the ’24 Mustang will have options at multiple price points and performance levels, Ford says.
By Joseph Szczesny • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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Biden EV Charging Plan Aims to Banish Range Anxiety
President Biden announces plans to install EV fast chargers no farther apart than every 50 miles in the interstate highway system.
By David Kiley • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Measuring the Future of Consumers’ Automotive Needs
Automakers, suppliers and other stakeholders are exploring Experiences Per Mile to meet the latest consumer demands.
By Tom Rivers • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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DriveItAway Reaches Entry-Level BEV Drivers
The subscription service gives dealers “a second bite of the apple” with the opportunity to sell a new car, service it and perhaps sell the car as used.
By Nancy Dunham • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winner: Rivian R1T
This video clip highlighting the Rivian R1T was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2022 winners. Wards 10 Best winner profile videos will post during the next several weeks.
By Drew Winter • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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Using Data to Sell More Cars
First Team Automotive offers a template for a data-driven vehicle acquisition strategy.
By Chris Dulla • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winner: Mercedes-Benz EQS 580
This video clip highlighting the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2022 winners. Wards 10 Best winner profile videos will post during the next several weeks.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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Luxgen n7 CUV Unveiled as Foxtron’s First Model
The CUV is Taiwanese automaker Luxgen’s first model to be designed and developed in partnership with Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn.
By Greg Kable • Sept. 6, 2022
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