WardsAuto Dealer 5
WardsAuto Dealer 5
 

AUGUST 11, 2021

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Wednesday, Aug. 11. We've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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How Many Cars Needed in ‘Smart Cities’ of Future?

“The ugly truth is… We need to cut in half our production of automobiles,” consultant Gabe Klein says during a CAR MBS panel session focused on smart cities.

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Hyundai Santa Cruz a Car? No, It’s a Sport Adventure Truck

The all-new Santa Cruz, designed in California for the North American market, combines features from cars, SUVs and pickup trucks. It’s a solid vehicle that is fun to drive and easy on the eyes.

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Basic Outlets Enough for Charging EVs; Million-Mile Batteries Coming

Most BEV owners need not worry if they can’t access Level 3 DC fast chargers, says a top GM electrification executive.

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Honda Takes Step Toward Level 3 Autonomous Driving

The carmaker known for its caution has launched a Level 3 autonomous system that only activates at slow speeds.

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Nissan Overtakes Jeep in Most-Seen Auto Ads Race

For the week of July 26, Nissan breaks out of its second-place position to take the lead. Jeep’s “Wildly Civilized” spot is third for the week after several weeks atop the ranking.

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That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions), contact Tom Murphy at tmurphy@wardsauto.com

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