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Israeli Start-Ups Look to Revolutionize Approach to AV Development

Disruptors Cartica and Foretellix say it’s time to ditch current methods used to create and test AI software if the...

Auto Tech Check: ’20 Dodge Charger Hellcat Widebody

'20 Dodge Charger Hellcat’s tech mostly measures up to the car’s high performance and high price.

Electric Pickup Demand Low Despite Advantages

New designs and battery-pack benefits will sway relatively few buyers as several automakers add electric pickups to their U.S. lineups...

Renault-Nissan Market Share Upturn Coming in 2021

Globally, Renault-Nissan will follow the same pattern as in its second biggest market, the U.S., with share bottoming out in...

Guardian Adds Capability to In-Cabin Sensor Tech

Guardian’s in-cabin sensor technology now sizes up occupants and their positioning for safer airbag deployment.

North America Light-Vehicle Production Starts 2020 Below Expectations

North American production saw an LV loss along with a dip in Mexico and stagnation in the U.S.

Top U.S. Car Sellers Fortifying Sedan Lineups with AWD

Based on Wards Intelligence Powertrain Installation Reports, the total number of ’19 model-year cars offering AWD in the U.S. was...

Toyota Adds Sedans to AWD Portfolio

Toyota now offers myriad all-wheel-drive systems, including everything from traditional mechanical drivelines to electric axles. Here’s a primer.

Porsche Opens Leipzig Charging Station, GM Adds Real-Time Data to App

Porsche claims its new Leipzig charging station is Europe’s most powerful yet, while GM wants to make it easier for...

February U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Pegged for a Softer 16.6 Million-Unit SAAR

First-quarter 2020’s light-vehicle sales volume is expected to finish below last year’s Q1 results, with the seasonally adjusted annual rate...