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Paving the Way for Passenger Options in Autonomous Vehicles
New passenger-initiated emergency feature guidelines can build public trust and lead to greater likelihood of using autonomous vehicles.
By Edward Straub • July 28, 2020 -
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Winner: Funky Kia Seltos Gets It Right In First Try
Kia’s all-new Seltos is packed with infotainment and technology features that give the small CUV a youthful energy that’s hard to resist.
By David Zoia • July 28, 2020 -
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FCA, Waymo Grow Autonomy Partnership
The companies initially will target integration of Waymo Driver SAE Level 4 autonomous technology into FCA’s Ram ProMaster van, a configurable platform accessible to a broad range of global commercial customers.
By Jim Irwin • July 27, 2020 -
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Winner: Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Checks Every UX Box
Augmented-reality navigation, stellar ADAS and a 64-color light show propel the $48,295 Mercedes-Benz CLA to UX leadership.
By Bob Gritzinger • July 27, 2020 -
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Industry Officials Differ on EVs’ Market Reach
Boston Consulting Group’s Xavier Mosquet says the EV tipping point – 50% of the market – is likely to arrive by 2030. Tom Miller of supplier Aisin suggests the tipping point keeps moving back in the face of consumer indifference and may not arrive until 2040.
By Joseph Szczesny • July 27, 2020 -
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Winner: Toyota Highlander Goes Big on Infotainment Screen, Tech
Toyota’s redesigned Highlander 3-row CUV is the only vehicle this year to win both Wards 10 Best Interiors and Wards 10 Best UX honors, thanks to an interior and tech overhaul that keeps it ahead of the competition.
By Doug Newcomb • July 24, 2020 -
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2021 Mercedes GLE and GLS AMG Powerful, Extravagant Pair
The 2- and 3-row large crossovers are packed full of the finer things in life, including a turbo V-8 making both models vigorous family haulers.
By Christie Schweinsberg • July 24, 2020 -
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Survey Gauges How Much Owners Love Their Vehicles
Porsche ranks highest overall; Dodge tops for mass-market brands in J.D. Power’s automotive user-experience survey.
By Steven Finlay • July 23, 2020 -
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Winner: 2020 Hyundai Sonata is Stunning UX Value
Big displays, tons of UX and ADAS features make 2020 Sonata unbeatable value proposition.
By Drew Winter • July 23, 2020 -
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Right Hardware Will Ease Transition to Electrification
Close cooperation between manufacturer and supplier is a must, particularly as the requirements at a component level can be entirely different for electric or hybrid vehicles.
By Andreas Minatti • July 22, 2020 -
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Winner: Ford Escape Puts on a Display
The compact CUV is a 2020 Wards 10 Best UX winner for showing how it’s done right in so many ways.
By Steven Finlay • July 22, 2020 -
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Protecting Connected Cars’ Over-the-Air Software Updates
Over-the-air updates of software in cars will be necessary to keep the vehicle software up-to-date and to rapidly identify and address vulnerabilities but unfortunately, OTA updates can themselves be compromised to hack a vehicle.
By John Tuttle • July 21, 2020 -
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Lamborghini Unveils 819-hp Topless Hypercar
The Sian (pronounced SHAHN, “flash of lightning” in local Bolognese dialect) is powered by a hybrid system comprising Lamborghini’s next-generation 785-hp V-12 and 48V electric motor generating 34 hp, for a combined 819 hp.
By Jim Irwin • July 21, 2020 -
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Winner: Great ADAS, Connectivity in All-New Subaru Legacy
The ’20 Legacy is another strong UX player and is the fourth consecutive Wards 10 Best UX winner for Subaru, following last year’s award-winning Outback, the Ascent in 2018 and Impreza in 2017.
By Christie Schweinsberg • July 21, 2020 -
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Winner: Audi Q7 Screens Make Customization Easy
If owners take time to drill down into the immense customization content, they will be richly rewarded. In the realm of the automotive user experience, this is where the magic happens.
By Tom Murphy • July 20, 2020 -
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How Nikola Hit Jackpot With Zero Revenue
Trevor Milton, the 38-year-old founder and executive chairman of Nikola, claims the company will earn $1 million in revenue for every truck it puts in service.
By John McElroy • July 17, 2020 -
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Winner: Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport UX Champ
The user-experience award for the 5-seat Atlas Cross Sport comes on the heels of a 2019 honor for the Arteon sedan. Volkswagen is on a hot streak, and buyers of the value-driven brand are the clear winners.
By James M. Amend • July 17, 2020 -
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Winner: Chevrolet Blazes Trail With Excellent, Affordable UX
The Chevrolet Trailblazer wins a 2020 Wards 10 Best UX trophy for a long list of standard, user-friendly features, first-rate driver-assistance technologies and even wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with a starting price below $20,000.
By Tom Murphy • July 16, 2020 -
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Asahi Kasei commercializes SoForm; a material for Class-A surface
First impressions are made in seconds. When it comes to making the right impact, the key is in the details – starting with materials.
By Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Inc • July 15, 2020 -
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2020 Cadillac CT4-V Compact, Agile, Powerful
It’s a small car in a big way, from its sleek look and interior accoutrements to its high-output performance.
By Steven Finlay • July 15, 2020 -
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Turbo, Tech Shine in 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Small CUV
With good looks patterned after the midsize Chevrolet Blazer, a roomy interior, turbocharged torque for responsive driving and the latest in technology, the ’21 Chevy Trailblazer is a compelling new entry.
By Christian Wardlaw • July 13, 2020 -
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2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
This video clip highlighting the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was played during the January ceremony celebrating the 2020 winners. Each month, WardsAuto will post winner profile videos.
July 13, 2020 -
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Rheinmetall JV to Produce PHEV Braking Component
The electrical pump’s major advantage is that it can switch off when the brakes are not activated, whereas mechanical vacuum pumps run continuously while the vehicle is running even when there is no need, Rheinmetall says.
By Jim Irwin • July 10, 2020 -
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PSA Launching Electric Light Commercial Trucks
The Peugeot e-Expert, Citroen e-Jumpy and Opel Vivaro-e will be offered with two types of batteries, 50 and 75 kWh, that offer ranges of 142 miles to 205 miles, respectively. PSA also is looking into hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
By Jorge Palacios • July 10, 2020 -
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Mazda3 Lineup Adds New Engines for 2021
Remaining available in 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback body styles, the ’21 Mazda3 now comes in 2.0, 2.5S and 2.5 Turbo models. The turbo-4 is shared with the Mazda6, CX-5 and CX-9.
By Christian Wardlaw • July 8, 2020
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