JANUARY 15, 2018

CES 2018
Besides Toyota and others, Rinspeed sees a future of skateboard-like chassis carrying any number of pods for personal or commercial uses. Some 30 companies joined in developing the Snap concept. A prototype is on display at CES in Las Vegas.

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All-Electric MEB Platform to Drive New Firsts at VW

The new architecture will consolidate electronic controls and reduce the number of microprocessors, advance the application of new driver-assistance technology and somewhat alter the way cars are built at the German automaker.

2018 Wards 10 Best Engines

Click to read about this year's winners and nominees.

Ford Expands ST Trim to Edge SUV

2018 North American International Auto Show
Ford’s first performance-oriented ST-trim SUV highlights a major midcycle makeover of the Edge. The ’19 model goes on sale this summer.

CES 2018

Click here for articles from the Las Vegas conference, as well as Autoline video interviews.

CO2 Emissions Rise as U.K. Diesel Sales Fall

“If industry is to meet challenging CO2 targets, getting more of the latest low-emission diesels onto our roads is crucial, as they can emit 20% less CO2 than the equivalent gasoline models,” a U.K. industry executive says.

Former BMW Executives Look to Become EV Players

Byton hopes its blend of expertise from China, Germany and the U.S. will help it stand out in an increasingly crowded field when it launches its first vehicle in 2019.

XC40 Marks Biggest Step Yet in Volvo-Geely Collaboration

Volvo’s engineering and R&D chief talks to WardsAuto about joint development of the new CMA compact-vehicle platform and where things may be headed with electrification.

Ford Drops Diesel Into F-150, Finally

2018 North American International Auto Show
Ford introduces a diesel-engine option for its popular F-150 light-duty pickup.

Bosch Targets Huge Smart Cities Market

CES 2018
In community-based parking, Bosch technology takes over the search for a parking spot. It works by cars automatically reporting vacant spaces to the cloud as they drive past.

Bosch, Continental Buying Stakes in Mapping Company

Officials at both Bosch, Continental and HERE say their interests go far beyond autonomous vehicles.

First Ride in Vegas Lyfted My Spirits

IdeaXchange
The mobility revolution that we hear so much about remains in its infancy, but incremental progress is being made. It’s up to us consumers to think differently about how to get from Point A to Point B.

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