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DECEMBER 23, 2024



2025 Brings SUV-Load of New Battery-Electrics

The auto industry is letting up a bit on the accelerator pedal in bringing new EVs to market, but a crop of SUVs, CUVs and two pickups hitting the market will test consumers' appetite for driving electric.

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Europe's Car Sales Slide Shows EU's BEV Plans Are Not Working: ACEA

Automaker representative body uses November's data to highlight disconnect between EU's planned ban on tailpipe-emission vehicles and what majority of consumers want.

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WARDS 10 BEST ENGINES & PROPULSION SYSTEMS WINNER

2024 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Kia EV9 GT-Line – Electric Propulsion System

This video clip highlighting the Kia EV9 GT-Line – Electric Propulsion System was played during this year’s ceremony celebrating the 2024 winners.

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WARDSAUTO PODCAST

WardsAuto Podcast: Wards100 Century of the Most Impactful Engines

WardsAuto, marking its 100th year of continuous publishing, releases a listing of 100 years of engines that made the biggest impact decade by decade.

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FOR WARDS INTELLIGENCE SUBSCRIBERS
December U.S. Light-Vehicle Sales Brighten Lackluster Year; Unusually High Drain on Inventory
Improved affordability is the main thrust to the end-of-year improvement in demand, with higher consumer confidence also likely a contributing factor.

Nio to Bring Urban Firefly Brand to Europe Early Next Year

Nio to bring affordable BEV urban hatchback to Europe despite punitive import tariffs against unfairly government subsidized Chinese automakers.

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