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    Audi Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best UX

    Pom Malhotra, director-connected vehicles & data at Audi of America, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best UX trophy for the Q7.

    Feb. 4, 2021
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    Biometrics Emerging Bridge to In-Car Digital Commerce

    Digital transactions are coming, whether it’s through an increase in self-driving vehicles, giving riders time to make digital transactions or simply by creating new ways for connected cars to pay for things such as tolls and fuel, Mastercard’s Will Judge says.

    By Sebastian Blanco • Feb. 3, 2021
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    Like a Pininfarina Battista Out of Hell

    No existing combustion-engine road car comes close to matching the on-paper powertrain credentials and the torrent of torque that comes along with this spectacular $3 million Italian electric-powered all-wheel-drive hypercar.

    By Greg Kable • Feb. 2, 2021
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    Toyota Highlander Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors

    William Chergosky, interior chief designer at Calty Design Research, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors trophy for the Toyota Highlander.

    Feb. 2, 2021
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    Android Automotive OS Hints at Advances in UX

    Android Automotive OS’s on-screen controls need to be intuitive and the displays need to provide only necessary information with minimal distraction, says Rightware marketing chief Derek Sellin.

    By Sebastian Blanco • Feb. 1, 2021
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    In-Car Entertainment: Who Wins, Who Dares?

    “Customers have an expectation of wanting everything, everywhere,” says Pete Wood of Sony.

    By Feb. 1, 2021
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    2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner Video: Toyota Highlander

    This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. On Tuesday, we will post Toyota's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors.

    Feb. 1, 2021
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    Nissan Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors

    Thomas Mally, associate chief vehicle engineer for the Nissan Sentra, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors trophy for the compact sedan.

    Jan. 29, 2021
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    2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner Video: Nissan Sentra

    This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. On Friday, we will post Nissan's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors.

    Jan. 28, 2021
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    Mercedes-Benz Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors

    Hartmut Sinkwitz, director of interior design for Mercedes-Benz, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors trophy for the GLB.

    Jan. 27, 2021
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    Startup EV Maker Arrival Shuns Traditional Assembly

    “We don’t see ourselves as an auto company, but as a tech company designing (and making) vehicles,” says Arrival’s Chief Design Officer Jeremy Offer.

    By Jan. 27, 2021
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    Three of Mini’s Five Models Get New Look for ’22

    To improve safety for all its models, Mini is including its Driving Assistant system as standard. That includes lane departure warnings, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking and more.

    By Chris Teague and Greg Kable • Jan. 26, 2021
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    2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner Video: Mercedes GLB

    This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. On Wednesday, we will post Mercedes-Benz's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors.

    Jan. 26, 2021
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    Lincoln Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors

    Lincoln Design Director Kemal Curic accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors trophy for the Aviator, and his kids join in.

    Jan. 25, 2021
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    EVs Don’t Like Winter Weather

    I’ve test driven a number of electric cars and plug-in hybrids in cold weather and the drop-off in driving range is significant.

    By John McElroy • Jan. 25, 2021
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    Workplaces Out, Cars In as ‘Second Home’ for Many

    “People are falling in love with the second most lived-in space, and that’s the car,” Andrew Poliak, chief technology officer for Panasonic Automotive, says during a panel discussion at the recent CES 2021.

    By Jan. 22, 2021
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    2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner Video: Lincoln Aviator

    This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. On Monday, we will post Lincoln's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors.

    Jan. 22, 2021
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    Kia Telluride Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors

    Erik Klimisch, senior design manager-Kia Design Center America, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors trophy for the Kia Telluride.

    Jan. 21, 2021
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    Russia’s UAZ Bringing Pickup, SUV to U.S. Market

    Both the Pickup and Patriot SUV, with a starting price of about $27,000, are equipped with a 2.7L 4-cyl. and a 6-speed automatic transmission designed with General Motors. The Russian government has promised special export subsidies.

    By Eugene Gerden • Jan. 19, 2021
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    Hyundai Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors

    Simon Loasby, head of Hyundai Styling Group and Hyundai Design Center, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors trophy for the Venue.

    Jan. 19, 2021
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    GM’s Reuss Takes Deep Dive Into Electrification Choice

    GM President Mark Reuss notes during a CES 2021 conversation with author Malcom Gladwell that GM concluded about two years ago it didn’t want to spend another dollar in R&D “on things that carry two propulsion systems.”

    By Joseph Szczesny • Jan. 15, 2021
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    Chevrolet Corvette Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors

    Tristan Murphy, General Motors' interior design manager for the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors trophy for the redesigned Corvette.

    Jan. 15, 2021
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    2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner Video: Chevy Corvette Stingray

    This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. On Friday, we will post GM's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors.

    Jan. 14, 2021
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    Volvo Will Triple BEV Production at Belgium Plant

    The factory already builds the XC40 Recharge BEV, as well as plug-in hybrid versions of the XC40, and will launch production of a second BEV model later this year.

    By Jan. 14, 2021
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    BMW X6 M Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors

    Ralph Mahler, head of U.S. product planning and strategy for BMW of North America, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors trophy for X6 M Competition.

    Jan. 13, 2021