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Personalized Service, Data Can Mitigate EV Range Anxiety
HERE Technologies discusses at CES 2021 new ways to reduce range anxiety and is announcing advances in 3D mapping and privacy tools and a new EV Routing feature that optimizes suggestions so drivers take the most efficient routes.
By Sebastian Blanco • Jan. 13, 2021 -
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2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner Video: BMW X6 M
This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. On Wednesday, we will post BMW's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors.
Jan. 12, 2021 -
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Big MBUX: Mercedes-Benz’s Dashboard-Wrapping Screen
The curved MBUX Hyperscreen comprises one piece of glass with three screens, 12 actuators for haptic feedback and a new way of getting drivers the information they need while driving.
By Sebastian Blanco • Jan. 12, 2021 -
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Bentley Flying Spur Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors
Brett Boydell, head of interior design for the Bentley Flying Spur, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors trophy.
Jan. 11, 2021 -
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Smarter Sensors Will Make Autonomous Vehicles Safer
NHTSA is looking closely at how autonomous vehicles use sensors to understand what is happening around the vehicle, how an AV makes decisions based on information that is sensed and perceived, and how the vehicle is able to execute those decisions.
By Kobi Marenko • Jan. 11, 2021 -
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2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner Video: Bentley Flying Spur
This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. On Monday, we will post Bentley's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors.
Jan. 8, 2021 -
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More Car Buyers Get the Blues in 2020, Paint Maker Says
Automotive designers often look three to four model years ahead when developing colors, and the market has played out as predicted: As early as 2016, BASF designers described blue as “a major color direction for the automotive industry that will gain market share in upcoming years.”
By Jim Irwin • Jan. 8, 2021 -
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Audi Acceptance Speech - 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors
Enzo Rothfuss, head of interior design at Audi AG, accepts the 2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors trophy for Audi e-tron.
Jan. 7, 2021 -
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2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner Video: Audi e-tron
This video was part of the virtual ceremony in August celebrating the 2020 winners. Tomorrow, we will post Audi's video acceptance speech. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors.
Jan. 6, 2021 -
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2020 Wards 10 Best Interiors Awards Intro
Last year's winners were chosen from a field of 32 all-new or significantly improved interiors and were honored in August at Informa Tech Automotive Group’s Super Event. This video kicked off the virtual ceremony. In the coming weeks, WardsAuto will post winner profile videos and automaker acceptance speeches for both 10 Best Interiors and 10 Best UX competitions from 2020. This spring, we will begin evaluating nominees for 2021 Wards 10 Best Interiors and 10 Best UX, and winners will receive their trophies during Automotive Tech Week, a live event scheduled for Aug. 16-20 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI.
By Tom Murphy • Jan. 5, 2021 -
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What Biden Presidency Means for AV Industry
As the world looks to technological solutions to bolster the efficiency and safety of their communities, the U.S. will need to prioritize AV regulation on the federal level and embrace technological collaboration on an international level.
By Pär-Olof Johannesson • Jan. 5, 2021 -
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VW’s Electric ID.4 Offers Pleasurable Driving
The ID.4, arriving this year in the U.S., is striking proof that Volkswagen can produce a truly world-class electric car. The refined, 5-seat CUV also serves up a notable array of digital and connectivity functions and impresses with its ride and handling.
By Greg Kable • Jan. 5, 2021 -
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From Whisper to Unbridled in 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E
On the highway, on two-lane roads, on city streets and in the neighborhood, the Mach-E is more than capable and more than competitive with the latest BEVs. Pricing starts at $42,000.
By Tom Murphy • Jan. 4, 2021 -
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2021 Toyota Sienna Minivan Fuel-Efficient, Full of Features
The redesigned Toyota minivan goes hybrid-only and offers lots of comfort and features buyers in the segment have come to expect and appreciate.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Dec. 28, 2020 -
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From Roof to Rim, Redesigned Ford F-150 Is Sensational
Ford’s all-new fullsize pickup offers 16 interior color combinations, three available onboard generators, 15 wheel types, a 14,000-lb. tow rating, a new infotainment platform, massaging seats and a high-output hybrid that is sure to be popular.
By Tom Murphy • Dec. 23, 2020 -
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Dell Survey Report: Exploring Impact of the Overlapping Universe
A broader concept of mobility is developing from a complex eco system that comprises a variety of domains with which vehicles interact.
Dec. 22, 2020 -
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2021 Mazda3 No Hot Hatch But Spools Up Loads of Fun
The smooth, refined 2.5L turbo-4 from the larger CX-9 is well suited for the Mazda3, especially with AWD. Spend a couple days behind the wheel, and it becomes apparent why Mazda product planners think of the Audi A3 and Acura ILX as competitors.
By Tom Murphy • Dec. 18, 2020 -
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Volkswagen’s Diesel Defeat Device Declared Illegal
A European Union court rules the German automaker’s diesel emission measures cannot be legally justified.
By Greg Kable • Dec. 18, 2020 -
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Biden Likely to Promote EVs, Boost Reshoring
The president-elect likely will withdraw federal lawsuits seeking to roll back California’s air-quality standards. Biden also plans to expand electric-vehicle purchase incentives and to build a network of 500,000 EV charging units by 2030.
By Jim Irwin • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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Toyota Doubles Down on Fuel Cells With Redesigned ’21 Mirai
The sensational new 2021 Toyota Mirai encapsulates the company’s state-of-the-art approach to hydrogen fuel-cell technology, wrapped in seductive new body work and equipped with the latest infotainment and driver-assistance systems.
By Christian Wardlaw • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: BMW M340i
This video clip highlighting the turbocharged 3.0L inline 6-cyl. in the BMW M340i was played during the January ceremony celebrating the 2020 winners. Throughout this year, WardsAuto has been posting winner profile videos.
Dec. 15, 2020 -
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Big Data Analytics, AI, VR and Block Chain – What Latest Tech Trends Mean for Car Dealers
Harnessing the power of the latest technology can improve dealership efficiency, improve customer satisfaction and generate more sales.
By Doug Newcomb • Dec. 14, 2020 -
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The EV Investment Craze – and the Crash to Come
What we’re witnessing right now is a bubble. And when the bubble pops, we’re all going to wonder why these stocks ever went as high as they did.
By John McElroy • Dec. 14, 2020 -
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Updates Extensive for ’21 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The midcycle refresh even brings a member of the E-Class family to the U.S. for the first time – the taller, more rugged All-Terrain wagon – while extensive updates inside and out also come for the sedan, coupe and convertible.
By Tom Murphy • Dec. 14, 2020 -
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Kia Slovakia Plant Upgraded to Build Gasoline Engines
Kia says it will build small-capacity, high-efficiency, hybrid-compatible gasoline engines on three engine production lines, with the fourth dedicated to the brand’s latest Smartstream 1.6L diesel 4-cyl.
By Paul Myles • Dec. 11, 2020
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