Auto Industry Teams Up to Produce Medical Equipment to Combat the Coronavirus
General Motors, Ford, Fiat Chrysler and Tesla are forging new partnerships to combat the coronavirus
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
GM and Ford Have a Lot of Loyalty
2019 customers show solid support for OEMs with Automotive Loyalty Awards
BYD Touts Safer EV Battery
Flat design boosts cooling capabilities and improves driving range
Ford, GM Slow Rolling EV Ramp Up
Production plans show increasing focus on high-profit trucks
Polestar Begins Making Sporty EV in China
New safety precautions implemented to protect against the coronavirus
Coronavirus Roundup: March 24
A rundown on auto industry activity spurred by the coronavirus
Tesla Shops for a Site to Make the Cybertruck
Here comes another bidding war, Tesla brings major economic benefit to states
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
Look Up in the Sky: It’s a Drone Delivering Your Car Keys
The latest in the contactless ordering and delivery process from China’s Geely Auto
EV Battery Gigafactory Joins Tesla Shutdown
Coronavirus concerns idles Panasonic cell production
Six More Carmakers Join N. America Shutdowns
Driven by concerns about health—and now, sales – automakers are putting production on hold
IIHS Issues Guidelines for Level 2 Autonomy
Better monitoring and alerts needed to keep drivers engaged
BMW Readies Tesla Model 3 Fighter
It looks and performs like a Bimmer—without the emissions
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Can Your Car Help Protect You Against the Coronavirus?
Geely touts air purification system in new crossover
Buyers in China Protest Tesla Chip Switch
Virus-related parts shortage riles early Model 3 buyers
Germany Poised to Surpass China in EV Production
McKinsey says shift could come as early as next year
Light Commercial EV Market to Grow
The factor for EVs in the commercial market is economics, not coolness
Audi’s EV Output Chokes on Battery Shortage
Problem may portend a wider auto industry issue in Europe
‘Consumer Reports’ and the State of the U.S. OEMs
Plenty of the vehicles on the list of the top 10 are made in the U.S. But not by the traditional companies.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
Mike Bell Departs Rivian as CTO
Long-time Apple tech guru Mike Bell leaves EV startup after 9 months
NVIDIA Offers “Orin”; Fighting Cyberattacks; Under the Radar Weight Savings
NVIDIA Offers “Orin”; Fighting Cyberattacks; Under the Radar Weight Savings
Faurecia Readies Autonomous Valet Parking Tech
Users can remotely park their car or summon it for pickup
Lucid Motors Update
The factory is at 70% completion now and the company says it is becoming more complete by 2.5% per day