2020 Land Rover Defender 110 SE
Yes, it can manage the hills and dales and rocks and rills. And it simply looks great.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Jeep Resurrects Luxury Grand Wagoneer
Concept previews next year’s production model, which will take on GMC and Land Rover
JLR Targets Increased Use of Recycled Aluminum
Putting materials back to work to help curb manufacturing emissions
U.K. to JLR: No Special Bailout for You
Carmaker gets the cold shoulder from British government over pandemic aid
JLR Aims to Curb Motion Sickness
Adapting autonomous driving systems to comfort levels
JLR Taps Ousted Renault Boss Bollore as New CEO
Speth to stay on as non-executive vice chairman
Convert a 1990s Land Rover to Electric Power—for $185,000+
Pricey retrofit package includes California dreaming color combos
Yes, Hybrids Still Matter
Hybrids—mild, full and plug-in—are likely to continue to be important as the automotive industry makes the transition to full electrification. An examination in three parts.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
Volvo, Waymo to Partner on Robo-Taxis
AV collaborations abound to jumpstart commercialization efforts
Dodge Soars to Top of J.D. Power Quality Report
New survey questions turn 2020 results topsy-turvy
NACTOY Announces 2021 Candidates
Yes, COVID-19 notwithstanding, there are still significant car launches happening this year
Europe’s Car Plants at 50% of Capacity
Carmakers don’t expect to return to normal output for months.
Coronavirus Auto Industry Roundup: May 25
Production snags, sales trends roil the auto industry
JLR Increases CAx During WFH
Working from home has caused Jaguar Land Rover engineers to work more efficiently
JLR Develops Touchless Touchscreen
AI-based system promises to reduce driver distraction and alleviate COVID-19 risks
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Coronavirus Auto Industry Roundup: May 8
Sales perk up in China as production nosedives in Brazil, Mexico
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
JLR Begs CEO to Save the Day, Again
A plea to help the company survive the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus Industry Roundup: April 3
Carmakers extend plant shutdowns, eye mid-April restarts
Tesla Finishes Last In J.D. Power IQS
Not that the company wanted to participate in the study that’s been helping OEMs improve their products for 34 years, though. Kia and Dodge tie for the vehicles with the fewest problems per 100 vehicles.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Group
GM and Ford Have a Lot of Loyalty
2019 customers show solid support for OEMs with Automotive Loyalty Awards
U.S. Auto Industry Next in Line As Coronavirus Crisis Grows
U.S. car sales in the crosshairs
JLR Unveils Autonomous Shuttle
Compact flexible platform can accommodate a variety of shared and private use applications