WardsAuto Daily Edition
 
















DECEMBER 18, 2023



      Advertisement

Volkswagen Previews Entry-Level Electric CUV

Production of the replacement for the ICE-powered T-Cross is planned for 2026.

Read More

      Advertisement

Autoline Daily 2023: Top Industry News for Dec. 18
VW ID.7 Is Way Cheaper in China Than EU; As GM Cruise Pauses, Competitors Race Ahead; BAIC BJ60 Sure Looks Like a Jeep

      Advertisement

What Lies Ahead for Auto Industry in 2024

Trends in 2024 will demonstrate the need for extended collaboration at all stages in the automotive development process.

Read More

WardsAuto Podcast: Forecasting the EV Transformation in 2024

Growth of EV sales slowed in 2023, but an increase in charging infrastructure, some new CUV models hitting the market and a stock market surge all should help sales.

Read More

      Advertisement

BEV Adoption Poor But No Plan 'B' Needed, Says Analyst

Despite slowing BEV sales and reliability problems in the U.S., a Frost and Sullivan analyst insists there's no alternative "whether people like it or not."

Read More

FROM AUTOMOTIVE DIVE
GM to Lay Off 1,300 Workers at 2 Plants in Michigan
Workers at the automaker’s Orion Assembly plant, which builds the outgoing Chevrolet Bolt EV models, make up most of the cuts.
FOR WARDS INTELLIGENCE SUBSCRIBERS
Tracking Trends in Propulsion Systems
The market for battery-electric vehicles is cooling, but so is development of internal-combustion engines. Where is the industry heading as a result? In this presentation, Bob Gritzinger will take a look at recent propulsion trends: declines in cylinder counts and engine displacement, expansions in transmission ratios and the growth of turbocharging.