JANUARY 5, 2022

General Motors will launch two versions of the Silverado next year: an RST trim priced over $100,000 and a fleet-focused WT at $39,900. Range is estimated at 400 miles, a clever Avalanche-like mid-gate will come standard on RST, and initial tow rating is pegged at up to 10,000 lbs.

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2021 Wards 10 Best UX Winner: Ford Mustang Mach-E

This video clip highlighting the Ford Mustang Mach-E was played during the November ceremony celebrating the 2021 winners. Profile videos will post through Jan. 17.

Global Survey: Internal Combustion Favored Over Battery Power

Among findings in the 2022 Global Automotive Consumer Study, U.S. consumers expect fully charged EVs to travel upwards of 500 miles, while a range of about 250 miles is acceptable to those in China, Japan and India.

ZF Pushes Further Into ADAS, Shuttles, BEV Tech

ZF announces it will supply VinFast BEVs with Level 2+ ADAS technology, finds strong U.S. demand for autonomous shuttles and is launching high-voltage silicon-carbide inverters for a production battery-electric vehicle this fall.

Mercedes-Benz BEV Concept Measures the Miles (Per kWh)

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In a world full of BEVs offering 3-4 miles per kWh, the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX registers a stunning 6.2 miles per kWh, giving the vehicle more than 600 miles of range from a sub-100-kWh battery.