WardsAuto Engine, Propulsion & Tech Update


	APRIL 28, 2025

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2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS Delivers

The last Chevy with an SS badge was the sixth-generation Camaro with a 6.2L, 455-hp V-8. The latest: the Blazer EV SS, an SUV with a 615-hp propulsion system.

Precision GPS Could Be Key to Unlocking AV Potential

High-precision GPS can improve the accuracy of global positioning exponentially, and widespread application has the potential to bring AVs a long way toward mass adoption, industry insiders contend. A recent demonstration of the technology by Swift Navigation drives home the point.

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Heavier Than Air, But Lucid Gravity Pulls Its Weight

Lucid has built the engineering achievements that went into the Air into a new form – one that Americans are more likely to put in the driveway.

McKinsey: EREVs Seen Attracting ICE Lovers

A McKinsey report suggests the U.S. is the promising market for extended-range electric vehicles with small ICE generators combined with batteries to offset range anxiety and cut costs for automakers.

Major Engine Upgrade in Mercedes-AMG C63 Refresh

The German automaker’s performance unit is answering customer demand for more power in the C-Class.

WardsAuto Podcast: New York International Auto Show

A few significant introductions, as well as an update on Tesla’s valuation.

Nissan-Wayve Deal Targets Japan With AI Driverless Tech

U.K. startup’s expansion is turbocharged by its automated driving software agreement with Nissan.