WardsAuto Engine, Propulsion & Tech Update
 
















JULY 08, 2024



TEST DRIVES

Everyman’s CUV, the 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross, Is a Value to Love

The 2024 Corolla Cross is mostly a carryover from the 2023 model, but it is an unrelenting value at a time when plenty of car buyers could use one.

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Kia EV9 Styled to the Nines

The Korean automaker’s new 3-row battery-electric vehicle boasts a futuristic appearance inside, with some never-before-seen features and cool technologies.

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Dazzling Lighting, Sleek Design Make Atlas Cross Sport a Winner
The German automaker’s 2-row midsize CUV makes our list for its innovative interior illumination and design and spacious, comfortable cabin.
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Volvo is First to Market With BEV “Passport”

Volvo Cars will be the first automaker to launch a production vehicle with a “battery passport” this year, the EX90, which informs customers and regulators where battery earth metals are sourced, and the carbon footprint of the vehicle.

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U.S. 10 Years Behind China in Batteries, Former CATL Exec Says
America doesn’t have the manufacturing technology to compete with China, former CATL Chief Technology Officer Bob Galyen says.

Fisker’s Implosion: Why It Happened

Fisker Inc. files for bankruptcy, thus likely ending Henrik Fisker’s dreams of an automotive legacy.

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WardsAuto Podcast: Intel Inside…Your Vehicle

The auto industry is moving to software-defined vehicles, and Intel Automotive is a big player in this revolution. WardsAuto talks with Chief Technology Officer Rebecca Delgado about the future of mobility.

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Stellantis Talks of New Jeeps, Maintaining Profits Amid BEV Times

Stellantis reaffirms its 2024 guidance during presentations to investors and clarifies new Jeep plans.

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