NOVEMBER 1, 2021

’23 Corvette Z06 Arrives With 670 HP, 8,600 RPM Redline

The ’23 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 will be powered by a new 5.5L LT6 flat-plane-crankshaft V-8 featuring the first dual-overhead-cam architecture ever used in General Motors’ decades-old small-block engine.

Polestar 2 Finds Sweet Spot Among Bevy of Winning BEVs

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What makes the Polestar 2 a winner is its near-perfect blend of the BEV formulation. It’s not the one with the longest EV range or the highest output, but it’s still “shockingly fast” and a blast to drive.

Facing Urgent Demands, Bosch Adds Capacity for Chips

While the Tier 1 supplier had previously avoided prioritizing chip production for the auto industry, it now specifically refers to the urgent requirements called for by automakers.

BlueCruise: Ride the Pony Hands Free as 2022 Mustang Mach-E GT Takes to Streets

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Ford’s BlueCruise is a strong addition to the Level 2+ driver assistance sector, scoring a solid “B” in performance and promising more reliable hands-free driving in more locations as the technology evolves.

Fossil-Free Steel Used to Build Volvo Concept Vehicle

Volvo claims the vehicle is the world’s first machine made of fossil-free steel. It says the concept machine is just the start, with smaller-scale series production planned by 2022 and mass production set to follow.

GENIVI Rebranding Reflects Auto Connectivity’s Faster Pace

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There has been industry chatter the adoption of Google operating systems is making the GENIVI Alliance unnecessary, but even Google sources say that’s not true.

All Hail the Software Defined Vehicle

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Old-school gearheads who love talking about high-performance tires, fuel injectors and transmissions may cringe at the term, but there’s no turning back: The companies famous for making high-performance tires, fuel injectors and transmissions – Continental, Bosch and ZF – are talking about software now, as well as sexy terms such as “middleware.”

Software Defined Vehicles: A Fierce Shift from Hardware to Software Architectures

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Across the automotive supply chain, software-defined vehicles appear to be following a clear path to future-proof architectures. Software architectures and standardized software platforms are fundamental to simplifying vehicle functional complexity while keeping up with the pace of technology and innovation, spanning from vehicle’s implementation to the back end and infrastructure digitalization.

Mazda Tests EV Waters with MX-30

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Mazda’s MX-30, a precursor to a portfolio of electrified models, is short on range and neck-snapping performance, but high on handling prowess. Mazda likes it that way, but will the buying public agree?