JANUARY 3, 2018

2018 Winner: Chevrolet Bolt EV 150-kW Electric Propulsion System

The Chevrolet Bolt EV captures our collective attention with its real-world range, punchy performance and smart packaging.

Big Story: Our Vehicle MVPs of 2017

WardsAuto editors, who test drive nearly 100 vehicles a year, offer their individual picks of last year’s memorable models.

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Infiniti Q Concept Partially Revealed

2018 North American International Auto Show
The concept car, showcasing Infiniti’s new design language, will be unveiled at this month’s Detroit auto show.

Hyundai Workers Back on Job But Threaten Strike

The president of the Korea Metal Workers Union’s Hyundai branch issued a statement saying the company has not offered a wage package better than the one the union rejected in late December and said partial strikes would resume beginning Thursday.

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CO2 Emissions Rise as U.K. Diesel Sales Fall

“If industry is to meet challenging CO2 targets, getting more of the latest low-emission diesels onto our roads is crucial, as they can emit 20% less CO2 than the equivalent gasoline models,” a U.K. industry executive says.

Autoline Daily

Ford Cancels Fusion Redesign, Infiniti Q Inspiration Concept, New Start-Up Byton to Debut at CES

Aptiv, Lyft Discuss Expanding on Self-Driving Ride Collaboration

Auto-parts supplier Activ, formerly known as Delphi Automotive, says it is in talks with ride-hailing firm Lyft about further engagement beyond teaming up to provide self-driving rides during the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

German Car Sales Down 1% in December, Up 2.7% for 2017

An industry source says two fewer selling days than prior-year dropped German new-car sales to 254,000 in December, but deliveries in Europe's biggest automotive market increased 2.7% to 3.44 million for full-year 2017.

Hybrids, EVs More Than Half of Norway New-Car Sales

Aided by substantial government subsidies including free parking and charging, sales of electric and hybrid cars accounted for 52% of all new-car sales in Norway in 2017.

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