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VW Targets Half-Million ID.4s; Porsche’s Portable Charger; Tesla and EA; Solo EV

Volkswagen will be ramping up its ID.4 output quickly, while Porsche takes portable charging trackside, Tesla and Electrify America team...

Ultium Drive: GM’s Ultimate Power Play; Ford F-150 BEV News

General Motors takes the next step toward developing a vertical production system for its electric vehicles; Ford breaks ground on...

North America Vehicle Production Expected to Rebound After 6.0% Decline in August

Limiting Q4 production expectations is North American demand projected to flatten out in the final four months of 2020, marking...

Installations of Lane Departure Warning Skyrocket on 2020 Models

Lane departure warning, a front camera advanced driver assist system, hit a 70.9% penetration rate for the 2020 model year.

Fuel Economy Up in August

A rise in electrified powertrain share helped to lift the monthly results, but the shift in consumer demand to larger...

As Delivery and Demand for Commercial BEVs Surge, So Does Need for Simple Software Updates

Tesla again shows traditional automakers the path forward with over-the-air software updates.

Baidu Demonstrates ‘Breakthrough’ AV Driver, Prepares Release of Automated Valet Tech

Baidu considers the automated system a breakthrough bound to accelerate large-scale deployment of autonomous-vehicle technology across China.

Auto Tech Check – ’20 Buick Enclave Avenir AWD

Lots of luxury touches and standard tech make this three-row crossover stand out.