2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited
The premium Toyota with a hybrid powertrain. What’s not to like?
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
The Age of Ultium?
GM’s plans for an electric future don’t include a name change…yet
GM Readies New EVs
Rollout includes full-size Chevy pickup with 400-mile range
Subaru, Lexus Head J.D. Power Loyalty Ratings
But repurchase rates don’t always match long-term vehicle performance
GM’s Barra Says EV Switch Will Take Decades
GM sets its own pace for an all-electric future
GM Readies “Ultra” Super Cruise Tech
Upgraded system will enable hands-free driving on and off the highway
GM Cranks Up EV Push in China
Company targets 40% electrics by 2025
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Cars Without Coffee: Bob Boniface’s Italian Beauties
Third in our series of what auto people have in their garages. Here’s what Bob Boniface has inside
On the 2021 Kia Seltos: Small Crossover with Big Presence
Kia grows its lineup of crossovers with a subcompact and provides it with tech so that it isn’t a vehicle that people buy wishing that they could afford something better.
GM Unveils Its Commitment to EVs: What Does This Mean?
GM, no stranger to electric vehicles, is getting ready for an extensive build—and will start next year
‘Consumer Reports’ and the State of the U.S. OEMs
Plenty of the vehicles on the list of the top 10 are made in the U.S. But not by the traditional companies.
New Chevy EV Bows in China
The first in a wave of new EVs GM plans to launch worldwide in coming years
Cars Keep Getting More Reliable
The J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study proves cars are more dependable than ever, even though they also keep getting more complicated.
What Does Jeep Tell Us About the Market?
Forget Tesla-killers. Ford is going after Jeep with the Bronco. This could be epic. Or not.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
World’s Top Auto Brands Defend Their Rankings
Brands are forever jockeying for superiority over their rivals.
GM Dials Down 3-Cylinder Push in China
NVH issues outweigh fuel efficiency gains for some customers
Will There Be an Electric Hummer & How Would It Affect GM?
The rumor is that General Motors is going to bring back the Hummer.
China and U.S. Manufacturing Job Losses
The EPI finds there have been millions of people put out of work in the U.S. due to competition with China—most in manufacturing
ZF Makes a Case for Affordable Autonomy
Production applications for Level 2+ highway systems to start this year in Asia
GM: Another Painful Sales Year in China
General Motors reports its sales in China skidded 15% to 3.09 million cars and trucks. The company expects further erosion in 2020.
NACTOY Announces 2021 Candidates
Yes, COVID-19 notwithstanding, there are still significant car launches happening this year
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Canadian Union Won’t Give Up on Closed GM Plant
Canada’s Unifor union is hoping to somehow resurrect the Canadian assembly plant General Motors closed this week in Oshawa, Ont., after 112 years of operation.
Looks Like Another 17-Million-Car Market for U.S.
The naysayers are changing their tune about U.S. car sales for 2019. Now it looks like sales once again will reach at least 17 million units.
Buick to Drop Regal Sedan in U.S.
Buick will drop the Regal, the only conventional sedan in its U.S. lineup, at the end of the 2020 model year to focus exclusively on SUV/crossovers.
Nissan Design Founder Jerry Hirshberg Dies at 80
Jerry Hirshberg, the multi-talented founder of Nissan Design International in southern California, has died at age 80.
GM Names New Chiefs for Dealer Ops, Chevrolet
General Motors Co. has promoted the head of its Chevrolet brand to a newly created position as vice president of dealer operations and innovation.
GM Adds Capabilities to OnStar Fleet Tool
General Motors Co. has renamed and added capabilities to its OnStar-based fleet management tool.