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J.D. Power Acquires Tail Light, a Leading Software Company
The latest acquisition becomes part of J.D. Power’s Dealership Technologies division, formed in July 2021.
By Nancy Dunham • June 3, 2022 -
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Jeep Grand Wagoneer: High-Tech, Luxurious and Family-Friendly
The largest model in Jeep’s lineup wows our judges on the interiors and user-experience fronts with incredible materials, design and technology.
By Christie Schweinsberg • June 2, 2022 -
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Kia Makes Stylish, High-Tech Statement With EV6 BEV
The driver information screen and the center infotainment screens are both 12.3-in. units that together form a panoramic viewing area displaying crisp, clear graphics enhanced by an integrated blue light filter that helps reduce eye strain and driver fatigue.
By Jim Irwin • June 1, 2022 -
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Rivian R1T: A Blank Slate Explodes with Creativity
When designers started, there were three choices for an electric pickup truck: Make the interior look like a conventional truck, a spaceship or a Tesla. Rivian chose “none of the above.”
By Drew Winter • May 31, 2022 -
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Dealers Can Court BEV Buyers With Drives, Demos
The annual J.D. Power Electric Vehicle Consideration Study shows shoppers want dealer education about BEVs.
By Nancy Dunham • May 27, 2022 -
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iX: Where the ‘W’ in BMW Stands For ‘Wow’
The battery-electric iX represents the cutting-edge of interior design and sophisticated UX for the German automaker, incorporating an artful aesthetic that we never thought we’d see in a BMW.
By Bob Gritzinger • May 27, 2022 -
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Volkswagen Golf GTI: Classic Hot Hatch Cues Made Modern
The iconic performance cues are all there, but the automaker also transitions the car into a new age, with digital instrumentation, a solid infotainment system and other high-tech touches.
By David Zoia • May 26, 2022 -
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EV Advertising Becoming Part of Today’s Dealers’ Reality
While a large majority of EV advertising remains at the Tier 1 OEM level, dealers must rev up their local EV-centric advertising strategies to show consumers they can shop for new EVs and have them serviced right at their local dealership.
By Jeff Allen • May 25, 2022 -
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Toyota Hits Pickup Luxury Target With Posh Tundra
The Toyota Tundra’s luxurious Capstone trim level makes Wards’ winners’ list by capably combining space, comfort and technology.
By Jim Irwin • May 25, 2022 -
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Creating the Driverless Car’s Interior
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.Privately owned autonomous cars remain science fiction for the foreseeable future but purpose-built self-driving shuttles and taxis are on t...
By Susan Kuchinskas • May 25, 2022 -
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EV Apps are Lacking, but Dealers Can Overcome Customers’ Concerns
EV owners want to use apps but find many aren’t worth the expense. Here’s how dealers can help boost confidence.
By Nancy Dunham • May 24, 2022 -
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Ford Maverick: Small Truck, Big Win
Ford wins with smart materials and user-friendly functionality as it rides the diminutive Maverick back into the compact-pickup segment.
By Bob Gritzinger • May 24, 2022 -
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Genesis GV70: Luxury With a Flair for the Dramatic
We’re wowed by the cabin’s sleek lines, smooth curves, top-notch materials and attention to detail. And there is plenty of advanced technology that works well, too.
By David Zoia • May 23, 2022 -
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Fire Trucks Going Electric
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley notes the electric truck is quieter than a conventional truck and has far less of the noxious emissions that can threaten firefighters’ health.
By Joseph Szczesny • May 23, 2022 -
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ICE-Based BEVs: Let’s Talk Scar Tissue
The disadvantage of using an ICE platform modified to make an electric car is that it carries a lot of what automotive engineers call scar tissue. In other words, a platform that has to be able to use a piston powertrain or an electric one ends up with a lot of compromises.
By John McElroy • May 18, 2022 -
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Taking Control of Dealership Electric Bills
Demand-management software saves you money by shifting some of your electricity use to less expensive utility rate times, or times when a spike won’t happen, automating energy decisions.
By Casey Miller • May 13, 2022 -
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ADAS Rating Reveals Speed of Technology Change, NCAP
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.Automotive crash-test organization, Euro NCAP, has announced its latest tests of current ADAS technologies revealing how fast the systems’ c...
By Paul Myles • May 11, 2022 -
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New Range Rover Sport Luxury SUV Arrives in U.S. Market
The ’23 Range Rover Sport gets distinctive, all-new styling inside and out. Pricing at launch ranges from $84,350 suggested retail for the Range Rover Sport P360 SE to $122,850 for the Range Rover Sport P530 First Edition.
By Jim Henry • May 10, 2022 -
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BEVs Take Half the Spots on 2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX List
This year’s new jointly combined Interiors and User-Experience winners’ list is half made up of BEVs, with a midsize pickup, a CUV, an SUV, a hot hatch and a fullsize pickup capturing the other five slots.
By Christie Schweinsberg • May 10, 2022 -
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Volta Trucks Unveils North American Expansion Plans
The first Class 7 vehicles delivered to the U.S. will be built at Volta Trucks’ existing contract manufacturing facility in Steyr, Austria, with all Class 5 and 6 vehicles for North America expected to be built in the U.S. starting in 2024-2025.
By Jim Irwin • May 9, 2022 -
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AeroMobil Aims High in Quest to Market Flying Car
With a plan to bring flying cars to the masses, AeroMobil CEO Hessel is taking his 2-seat AM 4.0 on a U.S. tour to woo investors and customers.
By Stacey Phillips • May 6, 2022 -
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Political Agendas Influence Shoppers’ EV Attitudes
Political viewpoints influence shoppers’ EV opinions. Long test drives and EV owner conversations can change attitudes.
By Nancy Dunham • May 6, 2022 -
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Dealers Should Prep As Buyers Focus on Mainstream EVs
Dealers play key roles in fueling BEV sales, especially as shoppers look at mainstream choices.
By Nancy Dunham • May 5, 2022 -
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GM Rips Up Electric-Vehicle Rulebook With Hummer EV
GMC’s Hummer EV puts the exclamation point on electric vehicles, allowing General Motors to start at the top of the mountain with a maximum Ultium-powered vehicle that will the pave the way to affordable, everyday BEVs powered by the same, scalable system.
By Bob Gritzinger • May 4, 2022 -
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’23 Kia Sportage First Drive: Bigger, Better, With Hybrid Power and Upscale Interior
Larger and better equipped, with a hybrid powertrain option, but an underwhelming base engine could undercut sales ambitions.
By Mark Rechtin • May 2, 2022
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