WardsAuto Engine, Propulsion & Tech Update
 
















JUNE 10, 2024



TEST DRIVES

2024 Ford F-150: A Flavor for Every Truck Buyer

Ford updates America’s best-selling vehicle for 2024 with a highly revised hybrid powertrain, a trick tailgate and power to burn in the Raptor R.

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WARDS 10 BEST INTERIORS & UX
Hyundai Santa Fe’s Makeover Radical, Captivating
A 2024 10 Best Interiors & UX winner, the CUV’s rugged, chiseled exterior carries over inside the cabin, where Hyundai’s H-shaped design theme creates the aura of an interior carved from granite.
WARDS 10 BEST INTERIORS & UX
Chevrolet Blazer EV Dazzles With Sporty Design, Surprising Features
The cabin’s striking color scheme, sport-themed styling and numerous attention-to-detail touches are combined with crisp displays and easy to operate infotainment features and accessories. Special-effects lighting and hands- and foot-free tailgate helped seal the deal for the Wards 10 Best Interiors & UX judges.

2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA to Offer Autonomous Urban Driving Capability

The new point-to-point autonomous driving system, revealed exclusively to WardsAuto at the Mercedes-Benz research center in Beijing, allows a driver to go (mostly) hands-off in urban driving conditions.

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Development Speed Tops Automakers’ Wish Lists, Dassault Says

Pressured by startups and other disruptors and caught up in what may be the industry’s most dynamic period of change, automakers clearly have a need to move more quickly.

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Catalytic Converter ‘Cleanser’ Restores Emissions Systems, Saves Money

Tech company says there’s no need to replace failing catalytic converters if they can be effectively cleansed.

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FOR WARDS INTELLIGENCE SUBSCRIBERS
How Automakers and Chinese Battery Makers Will Navigate the U.S. Tariff Hike
While the new tariffs aim to reduce U.S. dependency on Chinese suppliers, the short-term impact on Chinese EV and battery exports to the U.S. may be limited due to their currently small market share. However, the long-term effects could increase the cost of entry for Chinese automakers and potentially exclude them from the U.S. market.
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How AI Is Transforming Vehicle Cockpits
Discover how AI models are transforming vehicle cockpits, enhancing user interaction and functionality with the latest technologies and industry collaborations.

Nissan Starts Drive to 100% Low-Carbon Aluminum Car Parts

Green and recycled aluminum to make up all the automaker’s use of the metal in products by 2030.

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WardsAuto Podcast: Jeep Goes BEV

Jeep, the iconic outdoor vehicle brand, is introducing its first all-electric SUV in late 2024.

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