Yes, Hybrids Still Matter
And hybrids—mild, full and plug-in—are likely to continue to be important as the industry makes the transition to full electrification. An examination in three parts.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Honda Office Workers Hit the Line in Ohio
Staffers requested to help with production work in Ohio
GM Readies New EVs
Rollout includes full-size Chevy pickup with 400-mile range
Ford Yanks Social Media Advertising
A gesture against hateful online content. But how effective?
2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD
Yes it is a hybrid. It is efficient. It is also a well-appointed midsize crossover
Baseball, Apple Pie and Tesla?
California EV maker and Honda are tops in American-made vehicles, new Ford Ranger is No. 1 model
Don’t Eat and Drive
Seriously: You probably don’t drive as well as you think you do and looking for a chicken nugget that got away won’t help.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
NACTOY Announces 2021 Candidates
Yes, COVID-19 notwithstanding, there are still significant car launches happening this year
Cars Without Coffee: Jon Ikeda Isn’t Your Typical Exec
Fourteenth in a series. One could say he’s definitionally a “car guy”
Acura Debuts 3-Chamber Passenger Airbag
Honda, Autoliv co-develop next-gen tech that promises to better protect against head injuries
What Suppliers Look for from OEMs
What do suppliers think about their customers? Well, that answer—with a couple of exceptions—isn’t exactly a resounding hurrah.
Designers Talk 2021 Nissan Rogue
All-new design for the most important vehicle in Nissan’s portfolio means the designers had to execute a fine line of respecting the present while creating the future
Honda Partners with Neusoft on Connectivity
Tech joint venture expands years of collaboration
2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD Touring
The only question about this crossover is: What took so long?
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Study: New Model Cavalcade Threatens Profitability
Too Much of a Good Thing? Crossover segment becoming saturated
GM's Cruise Hires Safety Chief
Louise Zhang, who previously worked for Lucid Motors and Tesla, underscores focus on safety as robo-taxi service nears launch
Honda on Alert Against Cyber Attack
Computer breach cuts production in North America. Europe and Japan also affected.
New Toyota JV Targets Fuel Cell Trucks in China
Commercial vehicles could be the right application for fledgling technology
Auto Brands Slipping in Value, Except Tesla
Toyota continues to lead the way
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
What’s It Weigh?
A comparative look at vehicle mass. The attention to weight certainly seems to be a common thread among OEMs.
Coronavirus Auto Industry Roundup for May 15
Carmakers juggle production, search for funding
Cruise Trims Autonomous Vehicle Staff
The GM affiliate still has a huge cash reserve. But the outlook for robo-taxis is uncertain.
