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VW software chief envisions pay-as-you-go autonomy
VW is working to build an operating system that is scalable across its brands and capable of frequent over-the-air updates to enable enhancements such as driver-assistance features -- areas where Tesla is well ahead.
“We have vehicles…
Audi EV plant construction begins in China with production goal of 150,000 EVs a year
Audi is not the only major global luxury brand accelerating EV production in China. BMW last month opened a new assembly plant in the northeast China city of Shenyang along with local partner Brilliance Automobile Holdings Group Co.…
GM aftersales prepares for EV future
The Davison Road Processing Center here, about 8 miles from GM's heavy- duty pickup plant and about 75 miles from its headquarters in Detroit, opened in 2019 when GM consolidated another parts plant in Burton with a plant that was…
Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana expected to go EV in ’26
General Motors' venerable commercial vans, the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana, will likely go electric in 2026, forecasters say.
Production of the vans is expected to remain at GM's plant in Wentzville, Mo., when they become electric…
Ford threatens Hyundai for No. 2 in U.S. EV sales with increased production goals for F-150…
Significant growth in U.S. electric vehicle sales helped drive Ford Motor Co.'s strong second-quarter performance and has the automaker within range of achieving CEO Jim Farley's goal to be No. 2 behind Tesla Inc. ahead of schedule.…
Next BMW X3 comes with bigger grille, multiple versions
BMW's fourth-generation X3 compact crossover will feature the brand's upsized signature kidney grille and slimmer LED lights, according to photos of a heavily camouflaged prototype spied in Germany.
The X3 is BMW's second-bestselling…
40 Under 40 | Automotive News
With our 11th 40 Under 40 class, Automotive News enters a second decade of recognizing young dealership leaders. This year’s stars have led digital retailing transformations, found new ways to stock vehicles during an inventory crisis…
Lexus gets its vision straight from Akio Toyoda
Essentially, Toyoda plots the destination for Lexus, and Sato figures out how to get there. "I'm responsible for the execution, bringing that vision for Lexus to reality," Sato said. Tapping Toyoda's instincts might be a good thing. The…
H3X startup has motor drives that could help electrify flight
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — When they first came together during a college competition at the University of Wisconsin, three friends eschewed the school's three decades of internal combustion racing history and instead formed its first electric…
Dealer anniversaries
Dealers featured this week include Michael Lynch Jr., dealer principal of Lynch Toyota in Manchester, Conn.; and Trey Rodgers, general manager of Brown’s Fairfax Mazda in Virginia.
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