NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Clever Technologies Help Improve Truck MPG

2019 Wards 10 Best Engines
Wards 10 Best Engines judges are focusing closely on Ram’s eTorque 48V mild-hybrid system, Ford’s light-duty 6-cyl. diesel, Ford’s 2.7L EcoBoost V-6 (return winner) and GM’s 2.7L turbo-4 and a groundbreaking 17-mode cylinder-deactivation system available in 5.3L and 6.2L V-8s.

BMW Reveals 8-Series Soft-Top, Readies New M8

The new BMW 8-Series open-top forms part of a resurrected 8-Series lineup, while the new range-topping M Division model will offer over 600 hp and three body styles.

Toptal bridges the talent gap by partnering with your team to design, prototype, and develop innovative technology for the rapidly evolving ecosystem of automotive and mobility companies. We support everything from software for autonomous driving to telematics for both car-to-car and car-to-x communication or fleet management.

From Urban Explorer to User Experience, Lexus UX Gets It Done

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The UX delivers a fine interior, compelling exterior styling and competitive powertrains at a great price. It is clear the UX has more than a decent shot at success.

How do more mobility startups get their start in Michigan? One way is PlanetM Startup Grants. With over $1 million in available funding, these grants help mobility companies deploy and test their technologies on Michigan roadways within closed or real-world environments. To learn more about PlanetM Startup Grants, click here .

2019 Subaru Forester Gets Bigger, Better (But Not Wetter)

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The fifth-generation compact CUV has much else going for it, including a segment-first safety system, an enhanced interior and larger dimensions to keep up with the competition.

Hey You, Get Off of My Curb

Wards Intelligence Smart Mobility Summit
San Francisco wants to move away from single-occupancy vehicles with free curbside storage to a model promoting high-occupancy, sustainable vehicle types and perhaps an expansion of the sidewalk to alleviate shoulder-to-shoulder foot traffic.

The rise of autonomous vehicles will cause a tectonic shift in the mobility industry--and incumbents must evolve along with it. Toby Clarence-Smith from Toptal Insights shares how automakers can position themselves to flourish in the new era of mobility.

UX, HMI Need to Get Better, Quick

Industry players debate confusing icons, long development times, stressed software engineers and handling the threat of Apple and Google.

Hyundai Hopes for Strong U.S. Kona Allocation, More Hydrogen Stations

A lithium-ion battery shortage has put the hurt on sales of Hyundai’s BEVs, and the automaker now has a second battery supplier helping to meet demand.

Acura Hones Small-Batch Manufacturing With NSX

Much like artisanal whiskey or candles, Acura takes its time and pores over every detail of the NSX supercar during its creation process.

Wards 10 Best Engines Off-Road Test Drives

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WardsAuto editors ventured into the woods for some aggressive off-roading to experience the new 48-volt stop/start systems onboard the Ram 1500 and Jeep Wrangler. The Wards 10 Best Engines competition celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

VW Expands IT Capabilities in Portugal

Volkswagen has inaugurated its Software Development Center Lisbon where 300 IT specialists will be developing software mainly for the group’s digital ecosystems and internal corporate processes.

Autonomous Cars Survey Matter of Life and Death

The most emphatic global preferences in the survey are for sparing the lives of humans over the lives of other animals; sparing the lives of many people rather than a few; and preserving the lives of the young, rather than older people.

MSU Turning Campus Into Mobility Test Site

The university is conducting research which, using artificial intelligence and data stored in the cloud, can help predict human and vehicular behavior to benefit the sophisticated guidance systems needed in autonomous vehicles.

Avoiding Crisis as Grid Faces Electric-Vehicle Onslaught

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Multiple models are required to more accurately characterize and predict the impact of uncoordinated EV charging before we encounter greater crisis levels on the grid.

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