WardsAuto Engine, Propulsion & Tech Update
 
WardsAuto Engine, Propulsion & Tech Update

MAY 15, 2023

BEVs Take Six Spots on 2023 Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX Winners List

Brands taking home wins in 2023 include BMW, Cadillac, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover and Nissan.

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AutoTech Check: Wards Intelligence Ranks Top 5 ADAS Systems

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As ADAS systems become available on more vehicles, OEMs are pushing development to provide the broadest range of features that are reliable and improve safety and convenience.  Wards presents the results from our AutoTech Check ADAS tests over the past year.

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2024 Ford Ranger Redesigned Amid Surge in Midsize Pickups

The Ford Ranger has been redesigned for the’24 model year with enhanced off-roading features.

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Another Change in Direction for VW’s Cariad

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In January, former Cariad CEO Dirk Hilgenberg indicated a new patience within VW when it comes to developing software-defined-vehicle architectures. That patience appears to have worn thin rather quickly.

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BMW’s Latest 5-Series Promises Electrifying Performance

Test Drives
Wards drives the electric-powered BMW 5-Series prototype ahead of a planned unveiling and U.S. sales of the brand’s eighth-generation sedan later this year.

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Lithium Supply in Balance With Demand for Now

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Lithium prices have fallen since the beginning of this year. Some analysts predict supply will meet demand, but that could be short-lived.

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Stellantis Renovating Fiat Plant for EV Transmission Production

The electrified-vehicle transmission line will complement plans to transform the Mirafiori plant into Stellantis’ principal “Circular Economy Hub” run by the automaker’s newly launched Circular Economy Business Unit.

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Flo Charging’s CPO Yang on Cutting Cost, Time and Adding Advertising

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Canada’s Flo Charging is making a big push into the U.S., with a plan to manufacture up to 250,000 chargers by 2028 at a new facility in Michigan.

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2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Combines Fuel Economy, Utility

Test Drives
The ’23 Corolla Cross Hybrid brings solid fuel economy to the growing subcompact CUV category.

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