MAY 4, 2020

General Motors Pulls the Plug on Maven Car-Sharing Service

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Maven becomes a casualty of the coronavirus pandemic as people shun shared mobility and turn to individual car ownership.

2020 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems Winner: Hyundai Sonata

This video clip highlighting the Hyundai Sonata's 1.6L turbocharged 4-cyl. with CVVD was played during the January ceremony celebrating the 2020 winners. Each month, WardsAuto will post winner profile videos.

Otonomo Sources Road Data from BMW and Mini Vehicles for Mobility Services

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Data from cameras and sensors supply information on hazards and traffic to drivers and transportation officials – and can even find an open parking spot.

Upgraded Engine Oil Standard Arrives

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Mitigating engine-damaging low-speed pre-ignition and improving engine lubrication are the objectives of a new oil specification going into effect this year.

Cummins 6-Cyl. Sees 45% NOx Reduction with Tula Tech

On the Federal Test Procedure cycle for heavy-duty engines, the Tula-equipped X15 engine achieves a notable 45% reduction in NOx, according to a paper being presented virtually this week at the International Vienna Motor Symposium.

Daimler, Volvo Trucks in Fuel-Cell Pact; China’s Robot Charger; Tesla Cybertruck to Float?

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Two European truck manufacturers aim to speed up commercialization of hydrogen fuel cells in long-haul applications, while a Chinese startup envisions a charger coming to you and Tesla’s forthcoming pickup may briefly double as a boat.

Auto Tech Check: ’20 Toyota Supra GR

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For better or worse, the new Supra’s in-cabin electronics are identical to the BMW Z4’s, but the Toyota costs almost $10,000 less.

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