Wards Daily Edition


	DECEMBER 16, 2024

DS Reveals New Luxury Flagship as a BEV

Despite the slowdown in BEV take up in Europe right now, DS unveils its luxury flagship hoping to compete in a very niche market.

Autoline Daily 2024: Top Industry News for Dec. 16

It’s Official: Trump to Ax EV Subsidies; BYD Seagull Outsells Tesla Y in China; Major Tier 1s Skipping CES

Tavares Admits Stellantis Boardroom Fallout Forced 'Amicable' Resignation

Former auto group boss admits disagreements over how to fix the automaker's current problems forced him to make a break from the company he was due to leave in 2026.

WardsAuto Podcast: Can Jaguar Recharge Its Business With EVs?

Jaguar, the storied U.K. brand, has been owned by Indian conglomerate Tata since 2008. The intense global competition among luxury car brands has been tough on the company and sales are tanking. WardsAuto Podcast spoke with Jaguar Managing Director Rawdon Glover on the brand’s electric future.

Digital Twin Development Vital for a SDV Future, Continental Says

Supply giant teams up with U.S. digital technology specialist to boost its ability to bring software-defined vehicle solutions to market for automaker clients.

WARDS 10 BEST ENGINES & PROPULSION SYSTEMS WINNER

2024 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: BMW X5 xDrive50e

This video clip highlighting the BMW X5 xDrive50e was played during this year’s ceremony celebrating the 2024 winners.

Russia Eyes Development of National Vehicle Platform

Questions about production capacity and parts availability surround government plans to develop a modular automotive platform.