WardsAuto Engine, Propulsion & Tech Update


	MARCH 17, 2025

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Mitsubishi’s Improved 2025 Outlander Faces Stiff Competition

Mitsubishi, the least-known and -shopped Japanese automaker, has improved its Outlander CUV in hopes of getting on more shopping lists.

Volkswagen and Toyota Take on BYD With Budget BEVs

The compact hatchbacks from Volkswagen and Toyota are aimed at bringing battery-electric vehicles to the motoring masses.

Ford to Pump Billions Into Helping its German Division

U.S. brand hopes to get its German business back on track through investment boost and rationalization program.

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North America Platform by Plant Production Forecast, 2024-2026

North America light vehicle production forecast by vehicle type and country; by manufacturer, vehicle type, and country; by manufacturer, country, and plant; and by manufacturer, platform, and plant by month for 2024-2026. Includes list of models with their associated platform.

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Hyundai Goes Off-Road With Ioniq 5 XRT

Hyundai gives the Ioniq 5 the XRT off-road treatment as part of a midcycle refresh of its award-winning battery-electric vehicle. The Ioniq 5 is the automaker’s first BEV to join the XRT lineup.

Stellantis Dumps Italian BEV Gigafactory Plan to Refocus on Hybrid Cars

Automaker scales back battery production JV to continue raising hybrid production to meet European consumer demand.

Hydrogen ICE Initiatives Begin for Both Passenger Cars and Trucking

Korean automaker KGM plans new 2.0L hydrogen diesel vehicle while Mahle concentrates on cleaning up truck emissions.