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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cummins Finds Customer for Hydrogen ICE Technology

Cummins announced in February it had redesigned its B, L and X-Series engine portfolios to run on hydrogen in addition to diesel and natural gas. The so-called fuel-agnostic platform includes the hydrogen option in 6.7L displacement as well as 15.0L.

By Jim Irwin • Sept. 2, 2022

Used EV Prices Increase, But For How Long?

When EV supplies increase and early adopters are satisfied, mainstream shoppers must be courted.

By Nancy Dunham • Aug. 31, 2022

2022 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winner: Lucid Air

This video clip highlighting the Lucid Air 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 • Aug. 29, 2022

Jaguar Land Rover to Offer Apprenticeships in Data Skills

A Data Fellowship course covers topics including data modeling and Machine Learning and will support thousands of JLR employees in making the transition from spreadsheets and desktop data work to working on the cloud.

By Paul Myles • Aug. 29, 2022

California to Phase Out ICE-Powered Vehicles by 2035

The California Air Resources Board establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035, all new cars and light trucks sold in the state will be zero-emission vehicles, but limited sales of plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles will be allowed.

By Joseph Szczesny • Aug. 26, 2022

Selling Your Next Car With Customer Data Platforms

Customer Data Platforms can integrate data and create user profiles so you can engage with high-value, high-intention buyers and target them cross-channel to purchase their next car.

By Mike Greer • Aug. 25, 2022

U.S. Needs EV Battery Resource Reclamation Strategy

While U.S. policymakers seek ways to expand the domestic supply of critical EV-battery inputs, the overall strategy should include facilitating and expanding second-life uses, reclaiming serviceable components and recycling critical materials when reuse is not feasible.

By Elijah Kerry • Aug. 24, 2022

Polestar to Launch Battery-Electric Roadster in 2026

The roadster will be derived from the Polestar 5, the production version of the Polestar Precept released in 2020 that showcases the brand’s future vision for design, technology and sustainability, the Swedish automaker says.

By Jim Irwin • Aug. 22, 2022

Seventh-Gen Mustang to Debut at Detroit Auto Show

Various media reports say the seventh-generation Mustang will be the last gasoline-powered version of the sports car and a battery-electric model is planned for around 2028.

By Jim Irwin • Aug. 19, 2022