Dodge Soars to Top of J.D. Power Quality Report
New survey questions turn 2020 results topsy-turvy
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Volvo, Waymo to Partner on Robo-Taxis
AV collaborations abound to jumpstart commercialization efforts
Coronavirus Auto Industry Roundup: May 25
Production snags, sales trends roil the auto industry
Coronavirus Auto Industry Roundup
Sales perk up in China as production nosedives in Brazil, Mexico
China EV Maker Takes Norwegian Route to Europe
New BYD SUV will be followed by several light commercial trucks
Coronavirus Auto Industry Roundup for May 1
Factory relaunch schedules stretch out amid uncertainties
13 Suppliers Take Home PACE Innovation Awards
Lightweighting applications to advanced communications and improved visibility
Europe’s Car Plants at 50% of Capacity
Carmakers don’t expect to return to normal output for months.
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
JLR Begs CEO to Save the Day, Again
A plea to help the company survive the coronavirus pandemic
Kia Telluride Named World Car of the Year
Mazda3, Porsche Taycan and Kia Soul also take home awards
Coronavirus Industry Roundup: April 3
Carmakers extend plant shutdowns, eye mid-April restarts
JLR Increases CAx During WFH
Working from home has caused Jaguar Land Rover engineers to work more efficiently
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
PSA’s Tavares Named World Car Person of the Year
FCA merger, Opel turnaround lead list of accomplishments
Fisker's Upcoming “Ocean” EV in Action
Highlights include a sport suspension, active aerodynamics and enhanced crash protection
Audi’s EV Output Chokes on Battery Shortage
Problem may portend a wider auto industry issue in Europe
JLR Unveils Autonomous Shuttle
Compact flexible platform can accommodate a variety of shared and private use applications
Mahindra Crossover Wins First-Ever Global NCAP “Safer Choice” Award
This award was established to get safer vehicles on the roads in India. But are there implications beyond that country?
U.S. Will Finally Get Diesel-Powered Mazda6
Nearly a decade in the making, the new oil burner may have passed its sell-by date
Car Sales Plunge 52% Across Europe
Coronavirus lockdowns keep buyers away.
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Kia Threatens to Scrap 2-Month-Old Factory in India
$1.1 billion facility could be relocated in the country
Lucid Motors Sets Sights on Autonomy with New Hire
Eugene Lee brings 20 years of autonomous vehicle experience to the EV startup
JLR Aims to Reshape Driver's Seat Fitness
In the middle of a long trip, motorists often feel the need to “stretch their legs” to relieve stiffness. Jaguar Land Rover is developing a seating system to help.
New Defender: The SUV with Two Brains
Said to be the first vehicle with two embedded modems
Hopes Fizzle for Expanded EV Credits in U.S.
Congress has balked at expanding a long-running tax credit for buyers of electric cars in the U.S. It's bad news for Tesla and General Motors.
European Demand Delays Mercedes EV in U.S.
Mercedes is pushing back the launch of its electric-powered EQC to early 2021, one year later than previously planned.
