DECEMBER 12, 2022

GM CEO Barra Proud of Cruise’s Autonomous-Vehicle Leadership

Chairman and CEO Mary Barra says GM’s Cruise autonomous-vehicle subsidiary is benefiting from drawing on the automaker’s engineering expertise, noting GM has restructured its engineering teams to put more emphasis on software development.

Autoline Daily 2022: Top Industry News for Dec. 12

Fusion Energy Breakthrough; 66 Battery Cells a Second; GM Dealers Get Cost Competitive with Direct Sales

UAW Wins Landslide Vote Among Ultium Cells Workers

LG Chem, the Korean company behind LG Energy Solutions, has a history of opposing union organizing. But GM, the other half of the Ultium Cells joint venture, stood aside during the vote and even publicly supported employees joining a union.

Ford Announces Limited-Edition, Track-Only GT Mk IV

The final track-only Ford GT features a twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6 targeting more than 800 hp, race transmission, carbon fiber “long tail” body and extended-wheelbase chassis for improved on-track handling.

2022 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Ford F-150 Lightning

Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner
This video clip highlighting the Ford F-150 Lightning was played during the recent ceremony celebrating the 2022 winners.

BlackBerry QNX Chosen for Human Horizons’ BEV Flagship

From TU Automotive
BlackBerry’s QNX digital technology has been chosen by Chinese BEV manufacturer, Human Horizons, for its futuristic second flagship model the HiPhi Z.

AutoTech Check: Parking Assist Technologies From ADAS to Level 4

For Wards Intelligence Subscribers
Pressing the Park button for active parking assistance is no longer an option limited to luxury vehicles. More OEMs offer systems in everyday cars that range from mere Level 2 steering assist to full Level 3 vehicle control and Level 4 remote parking and valet services. A big question: whether to rely on external infrastructure.

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