JANUARY 14, 2019

Wards 10 Best Engines Achieves 25-Year Milestone

Honoring the finest powertrains was the goal of former Wards Technical Editor Bill Visnic, who recognized in the mid-1990s that certain new engines were so good, they were capable of sealing the deal once a potential customer took a test drive. (Scroll down for full list of 2019 10 Best Engines nominees.)

To C-V2X, or not to C-V2X, that is the Question at CES

CES 2019
In a tech face-off some say resembles the epic VHS vs. Betamax rivalry, automakers and suppliers such as Qualcomm are picking sides on a key vehicle communication format.

ZF Says NVIDIA Partnership Signals Lead on Artificial Intelligence

CES 2019
The latest version of ZF’s ProAI domain controller technology is up to 600 times more powerful than the first-generation system unveiled just two years ago.

2019 Wards 10 Best Engines Coverage

Click here for winner profiles, photo galleries and more from this year's competition.

2019 Ford Ranger Ideal Mix of Capability, Comfort

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The long-awaited return of Ford’s smallest pickup finds the Ranger offering something different than the competition, namely the segment-leading Tacoma. And that’s a good thing.

CES 2019 Coverage

Click here for extensive coverage of the Las Vegas tech extravaganza, including WardsAuto articles and videos from Autoline on the Road.

Nissan Forms Business to Explore V2G, Bidirectional Charging

CES 2019
Businesses with large buildings potentially could save thousands of dollars by drawing energy from lithium-ion battery packs to stave off high electricity costs.

Bio-Hybrid Concept Could Solve Huge Mobility Problem

CES 2019
“Our vision is to launch the iPhone in the field of pedelecs,” says Tim Hosenfeldt, Senior Vice President Technology Strategy and Innovation at Schaeffler. Pedelecs are a special category of electrified bicycles.

Ford’s 2020 Explorer Charts New Course

Ford’s ’20 Explorer is engineered from the ground up on an all-new, rear-drive architecture. The best-selling midsize SUV arrives this summer with sporty ST and electrified models included in the lineup.

Visteon’s Vision: Powerful Computers to Control Cockpit, Autonomous Drive Tech

CES 2019
The supplier sees its two sophisticated domain controllers working together in future battery-electric and self-piloting vehicles to improve performance and offer a better user experience for drivers and passengers.

CLA 4-Door Joins Mercedes Compact Lineup

CES 2019
The new CLA joins the fourth-generation A-Class hatchback, first-generation A-Class sedan in both standard and long-wheelbase formats as well as the third-generation B-Class in Mercedes-Benz’s renewed lineup of front-wheel-drive offerings.

Nissan’s Long-Awaited Long-Range Leaf Arrives This Spring

CES 2019
Longer range, a torquier motor and an updated infotainment system, complete with a bigger screen and over-the-air updates, are due in the new variant.

Telenav Advances In-Car Commerce, Adds Alexa Integration

CES 2019
Demonstrating what it calls the first version of its commerce experience, Telenav foresees a way for automakers to tap into the estimated $212 billion U.S. commuters spend while driving.