NACTOY Announces 2021 Finalists
These are the vehicles that are among the best introduced this past year
Gary S. Vasilash
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
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
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
Volvo, Waymo to Partner on Robo-Taxis
AV collaborations abound to jumpstart commercialization efforts
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
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
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.
NACTOY Announces 2021 Candidates
Yes, COVID-19 notwithstanding, there are still significant car launches happening this year
JLR Increases CAx During WFH
Working from home has caused Jaguar Land Rover engineers to work more efficiently
13 Suppliers Take Home PACE Innovation Awards
Lightweighting applications to advanced communications and improved visibility
GM and Ford Have a Lot of Loyalty
2019 customers show solid support for OEMs with Automotive Loyalty Awards
JLR Unveils Autonomous Shuttle
Compact flexible platform can accommodate a variety of shared and private use applications
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
Transportation Editor, Gardner Business Media
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
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
Apex.AI Secures Funding from JLR, Hella and Volvo Trucks
Silicon Valley-based autonomous tech startup Apex.AI has landed unspecified investments from Jaguar Land Rover, Hella and Volvo Trucks.
Jaguar Still Makes Sports Cars
Get the feeling that more companies are just making performance SUVs and calling it good?
JLR Develops Touchless Touchscreen
AI-based system promises to reduce driver distraction and alleviate COVID-19 risks
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Report: Tata in Talks about JLR Sale
India’s Tata Group has made overtures to other carmakers—including BMW AG and Geely—about divesting at least part of its struggling Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. unit, sources tell Bloomberg News.
Lyft Expands Autonomous Vehicle Testing
Lyft Inc. is opening its own test track for autonomous vehile, expanding its engineering team and adding more vehicles to its test fleet.
Former Hyundai Marketing Chief Joins Cars.com
Dean Evans, who quit as marketing chief for Hyundai Motor Co.’s U.S. unit last month, has been appointed executive vice president of digital retailer Cars.com.
Lotus Engineering Targets Growth
After years of dwindling sales, Group Lotus plc’s engineering unit aims to reestablish itself and grow its sales within owner Geely Auto Group and to other carmakers in coming years.
JLR Revives with 3Q Pretax Profit
Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. returned to pretax profit in the third quarter as a richer product mix generated more revenue on fewer unit sales.
Hyundai, Renault and Volvo Invest in Cybersecurity Firm
Israel’s Upstream Security, a startup that specializes in cybersecurity systems for connected vehicles, says it has received $30 million in Series B funding.