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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.
Nov. 25, 2020 -
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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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Czech Manufacturer Introduces Off-Road School Bus
The Slovakia-built school bus shares a platform with the Torsus Praetorian off-road bus that can be customized for military, mining, emergency response, cargo hauling and “anti-riot” use.
By Jim Irwin • Nov. 3, 2020 -
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SEAT Developing EV Battery Test Lab
It is expected that both SEAT and its Cupra performance sub-brand will launch five new electric and plug-in hybrid models by the end of 2021.
By Jorge Palacios • Nov. 2, 2020 -
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2021 Acura TLX: Making Sedans Sexy Again
Luxury sport sedans should be with us for years to come, and the Acura TLX furthers the case for such cars with good looks, a fetching interior and a capable 2.0L turbo-4. In the spring, a high-output turbocharged V-6 raises the ante in the Type S variant.
By Tom Murphy • Oct. 30, 2020 -
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Mini Confirms New EV Model Strategy
Joining the Mini lineup are an electric version of the next-generation Countryman hatchback and a new, as-yet-unnamed junior crossover. Both are set to be produced in a joint venture with Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors and planned for North America in 2023.
By Greg Kable • Oct. 29, 2020 -
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Fisker to Supply BEVs to Danish Ride-Hailing Service
Fisker says it will supply Viggo with battery-electric Ocean SUVs in fourth-quarter 2022, when the vehicle goes into production at contract assembler Magna Steyr’s plant in Graz, Austria.
By Jim Irwin • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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Jaguar E-Pace CUV Refreshed for 2021
Joining the F-Pace and all-electric I-Pace in the utility-vehicle lineup accounting for most Jaguar brand sales in the U.S., the E-Pace is available in three trim levels: P250, P250SE and 300 Sport.
By Jim Irwin • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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Nissan Doesn’t Go Rogue, Thankfully, with 2021 CUV
The latest generation of Nissan’s compact CUV matches the competition in features and performance, with in-vehicle technology getting a much-needed upgrade.
By Christie Schweinsberg • Oct. 28, 2020 -
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Worlds Highest Power Density Fuel Cell Claimed By Hyzon
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.A heavy truck hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer is claiming the world’s most high density power unit following third-party testing.Trials held...
By Paul Myles • Oct. 27, 2020 -
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Lucid Motors Plans to Charge Up EV World
In a Wards Q&A, Zak Edson talks about the battery-maker-turned-electric-vehicle-maker’s strategy to enter a market getting crowded with contenders.
By Steve Finlay • Oct. 27, 2020 -
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Florida City Deploys 3D-Printed Autonomous Shuttle
What’s different about Olli 2.0 compared to other AVs is that it is 80% 3D-printed, including the entire chassis and body. Local Motors prints those two vehicle components in under 10 hours at its “microfactory” in Knoxville, TN.
By Sebastian Blanco • Oct. 27, 2020
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