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Industry Experts See Bumpy Road for EVs in Rural Canada
With rural drivers possibly scores of miles from a repair shop, motorists fearing delays for EV parts to arrive may be reluctant to switch from combustion-engine vehicles, auto industry officials say.
By Keith Nuthall • Dec. 10, 2020 -
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Denso Technology Aims to Swap Out Fobs for Phones
Lambda:4 initially was focused on wireless ranging and positioning technologies to improve avalanche and other search-and-rescue systems. As the technologies evolved, the company realized they could be used in the automotive and logistics industries as well.
By Sebastian Blanco • Dec. 10, 2020 -
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Industry Mulls Role for Dealers in Selling, Profiting From Software-Driven Features
On-demand feature delivery is forecast to grow into a multi-billion-dollar business over the next few years, and automobile dealers would do well to secure a piece of the action.
By Jim Henry • Dec. 10, 2020 -
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Jaguar F-Type Heritage 60 Edition Pays Homage to E-Type
Only 60 of the all-wheel-drive sports cars, which are based on the supercharged, 575-hp F-Type R, will be available for sale worldwide.
By Jim Irwin • Dec. 8, 2020 -
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GM Links Sustainability to EV Development
GM’s Dane Parker says by the middle of the decade, the battery packs used by the automaker are projected to have twice the energy density of those used today and cost 60% less.
By Joseph Szczesny • Dec. 8, 2020 -
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Ford Bronco’s Little Brother Packs a Punch
With the 2021 Bronco Sport, Ford engineers have transformed a humble grocery getter (the Ford Escape) into a rut-traversing, stream-fording, hill-climbing badass. It goes on sale this month in the U.S.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Dec. 7, 2020 -
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Hyundai Rolls Out Skateboard-Like EV Platform
Called the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the new flexible architecture will be used on future battery-powered sedans, SUVs and CUVs from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis.
By Sebastian Blanco • Dec. 2, 2020 -
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Jaguar F-Pace SVR Gets Power Infusion
Jaguar says the SVR, its range-topping F-Pace performance model, has been designed inside and out with an eye on the automaker’s motorsport heritage.
By Chris Teague • Dec. 2, 2020 -
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Supplier Develops Retractable ‘Vette Hardtop
Four of the roof system’s six motors allow the hardtop to be fully opened and closed automatically within 16 seconds in both directions, while driving at speeds of up to 30 mph.
By Jim Irwin • Dec. 1, 2020 -
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Hyundai’s Redesigned Elantra Grows Up, Branches Out
Beyond its good looks are the ’21 Elantra’s surprisingly satisfying dynamics, hoot-to-drive N Line, 50-mpg efficiency from the smooth-driving hybrid and numerous standard features, such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
By Gary Witzenburg • Nov. 30, 2020 -
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French Startups Pitch Concepts to Increase EV Range, Chop Costs
France’s seven best EV startups for 2020 have been on a virtual tour of Silicon Valley and Detroit pitching their ideas for an electrified future.
By Drew Winter • Nov. 30, 2020 -
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2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Mercedes GLE450
This video clip highlighting the turbocharged 3.0L inline 6-cyl. EQ Boost in the Mercedes-Benz GLE450 was played during the January ceremony celebrating the 2020 winners. Throughout this year, WardsAuto has been posting winner profile videos.
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OEMs and Their Evolving EV Strategies
It’s too early to say which high-volume automakers have the best EV strategy. But two lessons have emerged so far: Keep your EV strategy flexible and agile, because things are going to change. And make sure you play to your strengths.
By John McElroy • Nov. 24, 2020 -
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EPA Confirms Range Estimates for Ford Mustang Mach-E
The premium extended-range rear-wheel-drive Mustang Mach-E achieves an EPA-estimated range of 300 miles, while the extended-range all-wheel-drive model is rated at 270 miles.
By Jim Irwin • Nov. 23, 2020 -
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Pandemic, Recession Driving Shift to EVs, Experts Say
Brett Smith, director of technology at the Center for Automotive Research, says COVID-19 and the economic slowdown have produced several signs EVs are gaining traction.
By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 20, 2020 -
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Three Land Rovers Get Engine, Tech Upgrades
The 2021 model year will bring notable updates to the Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Evoque and Defender Sport.
By Chris Teague • Nov. 19, 2020 -
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Mini Reveals Groundbreaking Vision Urbanaut MPV
The tall one-box concept aims to win over customers with Volkswagen Buzz-like design appeal, spaciousness and practicality.
By Greg Kable • Nov. 17, 2020 -
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2021 Venza: Another Feather in Toyota Hybrid Cap
The Venza represents America’s only midsize CUV that comes standard as a hybrid, and it delivers excellent fuel economy, all-wheel drive, appealing sheet metal and a handsome and comfortable interior – not to mention “hovering UFO mode.”
By Tom Murphy • Nov. 16, 2020 -
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Consumers Want Hybrid of Digital, In-Store Experience, Expert Says
New software systems allow car buyers to have their online purchases guided by a dealer staff, speeding and changing the sales process.
By Alex Kwanten • Nov. 12, 2020 -
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GM Hiring 3,300 Engineers for Propulsion, Software Development
Most of the new hires, to come onboard by spring 2021, will be based in North America. The automaker is looking for electrical system engineers, controls engineers and developers for Java, Android, iOS and other platforms.
By Tom Murphy • Nov. 10, 2020 -
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Bosch Marks 40 Years of Airbag ECUs; I’m Here to Write About It
The airbag ECU can determine whether the driver has simply hit the brakes, bumped into a parked car, jumped the curb, or if the vehicle has had a severe collision. In my accident, the airbag unfurled quicker than the blink of an eye and allowed me to walk away.
By Jim Irwin • Nov. 6, 2020 -
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The Upsides and Downside of Over-the-Air Software Updates for Automobile Dealers
Easy, regular and seamless OTA software patches are a potential win-win-win for automakers, drivers and dealers.
By Doug Newcomb • Nov. 6, 2020 -
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Immersive In-Vehicle Experiences, ADAS for Everyone
With recent advances in computing capability, automakers can start thinking about driver assistance systems and the digital cockpit as an opportunity to move toward Vision Zero, a multinational approach to road safety that seeks to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries.
By Chet Babla • Nov. 4, 2020 -
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UPDATE: Ford to Make EVs Affordable, Farley Promises
Farley says the emphasis on curbing warranty costs is particularly important as Ford begins to ramp up production of vehicles such as the new F-150 pickup, Bronco utility vehicle and the all-electric Mustang Mach-E CUV.
By Joseph Szczesny • Nov. 3, 2020 -
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2021 BMW 4-Series Breathes Life Into Coupe Segment
On a New York test track, the redesigned 4-Series displays its handling acumen, even on a miserably chilly, rainy, autumn day in the Catskills.
By Jim Henry • Nov. 3, 2020
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