Auto Brands Slipping in Value, Except Tesla
Toyota continues to lead the way
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Updated Audi Q5 Gets New Face, Adds Tech
Highlights include OLED taillights and mild-hybrid power
VW Finalizes Investment in Argo
$2.6 billion investment creates global scale for partners’ autonomous vehicle operations
Waymo Bumps External Funding to $3 Billion
New investments will go toward people, tech and operations
The Girl Behind Germany's 120-Year-Old Luxury Automaker
A few hints, it’s not Gertie and it rhymes with ladies
Putting Computers to Work Against COVID-19
VW and Denso have teamed up with quantum computer specialist, D-Wave, to support medical researchers
Magna Makes Masks: And You Can, Too
Global supplier addresses critical need for protective masks—including instructions how you can make them at home
Going Back to Work—Safely, Honestly
Companies like Ford have created solid protocols to get things back up and running. But it depends on the honesty of everyone to work as intended.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Polestar Begins Making Sporty EV in China
New safety precautions implemented to protect against the coronavirus
Toyota Appoints Self-Driving-Car Guru to Board
James Kuffner has the knowhow and background to help transform the carmaker’s future
The Cost of Stealing Google's Autonomous Tech: $179 Million
Pioneering engineer files for bankruptcy and still faces criminal charges
Waymo Rounds Up Nearly $2.3 Billion
Sale marks a step toward independence and sustainability
Fastback EV Previews Polestar’s Design Direction
Sleek concept distances the fledgling brand away from its parent
World’s Top Auto Brands Defend Their Rankings
Brands are forever jockeying for superiority over their rivals.
Cars Without Coffee: When A Vehicle Isn’t Driving Him, John Krafcik Takes the Porsche
Eleventh in a series. Yes, he knows about autonomous driving. But Waymo’s Krafcik loves cars you drive. And he’s also important in another way.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Competition v Collaboration in the Auto Industry
Ford v Ferrari brings up questions of competition in the auto industry in this new emerging age of global awareness.
Boeing Joint Venture to Test Autonomous Air Taxis
New Zealand program promises to be a world first for tests involving consumers
2020 Mazda6 Signature
Looks good. Drives well. Priced right. Now all you have to do is find a Mazda dealer to get a Mazda6.
TomTom Integrates Map Tech with ADAS
Benefits include improved fuel efficiency, pinpointing road hazards
Waymo Adds AI Testing Smarts
The company’s acquisition of U.K.-based Latent Logic aims to make self-driving cars act more like human drivers.
A New Waze Around Snow
The popular crowdsourced navigation tool now can be used to avoid unplowed snow-covered roads.
Three Distinct, Emerging Automaker Business Models
MaaS and robo-taxis, in conjunction with advancing automotive technology, could drastically change what it means to drive in the not-too-distant future.
Paul Eichenberg
Managing Director, Paul Eichenberg Strategic Consulting
Reinventing the Car-Buying Process
Cadillac Live lets car buyers interact remotely with product specialists, without having to visit a dealership.
Waymo Joins Apple App Store
Waymo has made its autonomous ride-hailing app for robotic taxis available for download via Apple Inc.’s App Store.
2020 Nissan Versa SR
Nissan has a new car for those who want a new car—not a ute.
TRI to Provide Autonomous Rides in Tokyo Next Year
The folks at TRI have been hard at work trying to develop autonomous driving technology and comparatively keeping under the radar, metaphorically speaking. But in Tokyo next year they’re going to be showing what the P4 can do.
Volvo EV Gets Advanced Connectivity Features
The electric variant of Volvo's XC40 compact crossover vehicle will use Google's latest Android Automotive platform and be capable of over-the-air software updates.
Toyota C-HR Crossover Gets Mid-Cycle Update
Toyota Motor Corp. is giving its C-HR compact crossover a mid-cycle makeover for the 2020-model year, including revised styling and added features.