‘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
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
Faurecia Readies Autonomous Valet Parking Tech
Users can remotely park their car or summon it for pickup
NVIDIA Offers “Orin”; Fighting Cyberattacks; Under the Radar Weight Savings
NVIDIA Offers “Orin”; Fighting Cyberattacks; Under the Radar Weight Savings
Scott Anderson
Contributing Editor
Beijing Auto Show Postponed Due to Coronavirus
Motorsports and other industry events also delayed
China Calls the Shots on Car Sales
China continues to magnify the ups and downs of global sales totals.
Mazda, Subaru, Hyundai Group Top IIHS Safety Ratings
Tougher headlight criteria reduce number of Top Safety Pick+ winners
Daimler Grinds Away at Fixing Its Financial Woes
The challenges pile up for Daimler’s freshman CEO.
Lucid Motors Update
The factory is at 70% completion now and the company says it is becoming more complete by 2.5% per day
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
Tesla Driver in Autopilot Fatality Reported Problems
Updates into two crash investigations show drivers operating in hands-free mode
World’s Top Auto Brands Defend Their Rankings
Brands are forever jockeying for superiority over their rivals.
Design Pro Talks Quadrobots, Teslas & More
John Manoogian II is part of the design fabric of the auto industry. He shares insights on this edition of “Autoline After Hours”
Vehicular Lightweighting: Path. Strategy. Endgame.
The automaker with the best solution for reducing weight will be the one with the clearest vision of the endgame and the strategy to get there.
Addressing Autonomy: ZF Exec Explains the Tech
There is a lot of noise about autonomous driving. Here’s some straight information from a ZF exec about what’s going on.
GMC Hummer EV Gets “Eye-Popping” Performance
Output to top 1,000 hp… and 11,500 lb-ft of torque
Nikola Reveals Electric Pickup Plans
Nikola jumps into a crowded electric pickup truck market
Bill Hampton
Editor-in-Chief, AutoBeat Daily
UPS Places Big Order for Electric Vehicles from Arrival
You may not have heard of Arrival, a British electric vehicle company, but odds are it is going to become more prevalent in the conversation thanks to a focus on commercial vehicles
GM Aims to Make Towing (and Braking) a Trailer Easier
Concept promises 20% reduction in stopping distance
Lucid Motors Sets Sights on Autonomy with New Hire
Eugene Lee brings 20 years of autonomous vehicle experience to the EV startup
Caddy Super Cruise Adds Automated Lane Change Capability
Upgraded system will bow this year on three 2021 models
Five Automotive Predictions for the New Decade
What worked in the past is going to be challenged in the future—if not outright eliminated by technological changes
