SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Toyota Packs Driving Fun, Affordability Into GR 86

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It’s safe to say the ’22 GR 86 delivers what it promised: a more fun Toyota that won’t break the bank.

Chevy Trailblazer’s Powerful 1.3L 3-Cyl. Surprises

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We challenge potential buyers to take the Trailblazer for a test drive – and then tell us how many cylinders are under the hood.

Induction Motors Gaining Traction at GM, BMW

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The move to eliminate expensive, rare-earth magnets from automotive traction motors is driving a wave of innovation in induction-motor technology.

Wrangler 4xe Brings New Level of Efficiency to Jeep

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Wrangler 4xe is noteworthy for its rough-and-tumble off-road readiness, while clocking in at nearly 30 mpg during 300 miles of road testing around metro Detroit this past spring.

GM’s Grewe on Lightweighting BEV Battery Packs, Material Choices

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General Motors has big BEV plans, aiming for 1 million sales globally by 2025. Tim Grewe is one of the execs leading the charge, and looking for ways to create stronger, lighter pack designs.

Hyundai Kona Electric Scores a Three-Peat

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The South Korean automaker’s 3-year-old battery-electric crossover still is a standout in terms of performance, range and price.

Smarter Than Humans? AI for AVs: Sensing, Perception, Prediction and Planning

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Autonomous vehicles use AI running on powerful processors to make sense of sensor data to perceive the world around them and chart a safe path to the destination.