Keeping Workers Safe from COVID-19
General Motors is instituting new policies for ventilators that likely will be carried over for cars.
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
Volvo Stages Its Own “Hack the Crisis” Event
Hackathons look for ideas to implement quickly
Volvo, Veoneer to Split Zenuity Software JV
Veoneer gets ADAS business, Volvo takes autonomous vehicle tech
At Your Service: Volvo Makes House Calls
Valet program picks up vehicles for maintenance, additional services coming
Polestar Begins Making Sporty EV in China
New safety precautions implemented to protect against the coronavirus
Six More Carmakers Join N. America Shutdowns
Driven by concerns about health—and now, sales – automakers are putting production on hold
What the Golden State Says About the Market
It has the landscape of several states, the population of several more and a demand for vehicles that may become more of the national norm.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
UPDATE: BMW, Ford, Toyota, VW Suspend Production in Europe
UAW calls for similar move in U.S. to protect workers from pandemic
Munich Picked to Succeed Frankfurt Auto Show
Can the new location bring back exhibitors and jumpstart attendance?
Geely Plans Satellite Fleet to Serve Robotic Cars
Systems will deliver nav, data, cloud computing services
Four Auto Companies Rank Among the World's Most Ethical
GM and Cooper Standard make the list for the first time, joining long-running honorees Aptiv and Cummins
Premium Interiors for Mid-Range Prices (Less Than $50,000)
The little things can add up to provide comfort, convenience and functionality
Fastback EV Previews Polestar’s Design Direction
Sleek concept distances the fledgling brand away from its parent
Steve Plumb
Senior Editor, AutoBeat Daily , AutoBeat
World’s Top Auto Brands Defend Their Rankings
Brands are forever jockeying for superiority over their rivals.
Autoliv Develops Airbag for Scooters
Safety specialist aims to apply automotive tech to emerging micromobility market
Bye-Bye Frankfurt Auto Show
German show leaves town after a 51-year run as attendance plunges.
Volvo Says EV Demand Is Big
Even though the XC40 Recharge P8 AWD won’t be out for some months, seems global demand is strong
Subaru Slowly Ramps Up Electrification Plans
Targets 40% of sales by 2030, but sees little near-term demand in U.S.
Volvo Is Serious About Safety: $1-Million Serious
If a safety occurs in that football game everyone is talking about, then someone is going to be very happy
Why Electric Commercial Trucks Matter
Sure, they’re not as trendy as an EV sports SUV, but they can make a big difference in terms of addressing air quality.
Gary S. Vasilash
Editor-in-Chief, Automotive Design & Production
600-hp Volvo Sells at Record Price for Charitable Cause
SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund gets $150K from an amazing Volvo Amazon
Volvo Plans EV Battery Plant in U.S.
A new battery factory near Volvo's vehicle assembly plant in South Carolina shows commitment to America's electric-car market.
Geely Ponders Stake in Aston Martin
Geely Holdings reportedly has joined the list of investors eyeing stakes in financially struggling Aston Martin.
Volvo Recall Targets Flawed Door Latches
Volvo is recalling 145,000 cars and wagons in the U.S. to fix door latches that could break and let a door fly open when you turn.
IIHS Toughens Safety Ratings
Fewer vehicles likely will receive the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s coveted Top Safety designations in 2020.
Reinventing the Car-Buying Process
Cadillac Live lets car buyers interact remotely with product specialists, without having to visit a dealership.
