APRIL 4, 2022

Stellantis Whips Up a Powerful New ICE Storm

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The smooth power of an inline 6-cyl. comes to Stellantis in the form of an all-new 3.0L twin-turbo powerplant designed to carry the automaker from internal combustion to electrification in the coming decade.

Italian Maker Maserati Outlines Electrifying Plans

Maserati joins the electric future with a bold plan to introduce battery-powered versions of its SUVs, sedans and supercars between 2023 and 2025.

New NHTSA AV Rules Beginning of Long Road Ahead

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The new NHTSA AV rules clear the way for commercial low-speed robotaxis like the Cruise Origin and Zoox vehicles, but it does not mean personal vehicles without steering wheels are coming soon to dealer showrooms

Autonomous Vehicles from Hype to Reality 4: AV Hardware Challenges

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Companies and investors are pumping billions of dollars into the autonomous vehicle sector for the chance to score big in this nascent market. Early movers are getting a jump on the competition with partnerships, pilot projects and production. This article analyzes survey results related to AV hardware technologies and development.

Mercedes-Benz Plants Luxury BEV Flag With EQS SUV

Our brief encounter with a prototype of the new 7-seat EQS on the frozen surface of Mercedes-Benz’s winter testing facility has taught us that performance and dynamic finesse will be among the BEV’s stronger attributes.

Mercedes Opens Alabama Battery Plant

The partnership with Envision AESC appears to be a new relationship for Mercedes, as up to now it has had widely reported sourcing pacts for cells with CATL and LG.

Mercedes CEO: World Needs Convergence on Regs; Ionity for U.S. Possible

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“If I had a magic wand, I would love for the world to get convergence,” the Mercedes’ chief executive says of a slew of competing regulations.

Audi Reveals A6 e-tron Avant

The stylish new 5-seater previews plans for a range of A6-badged BEVs to be based on the Premium Platform Electric architecture and is set to go into production in 2023.

Audi A6 e-tron Avant Concept

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Audi reveals the battery-electric A6 e-tron Avant concept ahead of its premiere at the upcoming Beijing auto show. The concept, riding on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture developed in partnership with Porsche, previews the production A6 BEV due in 2023. The platform is slated to underpin a range of electric sedans, wagons, CUVs and SUVs from the German automaker.