JUNE 28, 2021

What A Time to Pick Top-Notch Powertrains

2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems
Wards judges have been testing 39 of the latest internal-combustion and electrified powertrains as part of 2021 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems. Winners will be announced in September and will be recognized during Informa’s Automotive Tech Week beginning Nov. 15 in Novi, MI.

The Lordstown Saga

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Startup Lordstown is the talk of the industry, although not in a good way.

Toyota: ICE Viable for 30 Years; Tesla’s Superchargers to Open Up?

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Toyota says ICEs still have a role well into the future and Tesla’s Superchargers may become brand agnostic in Germany.

Jaguar Land Rover’s ICE-BEV Balancing Act

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Jaguar Land Rover is mapping an aggressive path to electrification, but while Jaguar goes 100% electric by mid-decade, the automaker acknowledges internal-combustion engines will be part of Land Rover’s powertrain arsenal for years to come.

Consumers Still Skeptical of Autonomous Vehicles, But There Is Hope

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Concern about sharing the road or riding in self-driving vehicles remains strong, but there are some concrete actions policymakers and the industry can take to improve sentiment.

Auto Inspire Interview: Richard Vaughan, Rivian’s Luxury Expert

"You’d be hard-pressed to think of a part of the vehicle that consumers can see, feel or touch that I haven’t worked on,” says Richard Vaughan

Lamborghini Plans All-PHEV Lineup by 2025; BEV to Follow

Stephan Winkelmann, president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, says the commitment to an electric future will be met with the same enthusiasm the company has applied to its internal-combustion engines.

Autonomous Air Taxis Closer to Liftoff as Companies Drive Development Forward

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DENSO, Honeywell, Toyota, Hyundai, General Motors, Stellantis and others are expanding their efforts to develop, test and fly electric propulsion technology for urban air mobility.

’22 Subaru Outback Wilderness: Taking the Road Less Traveled

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On sale this summer, the Subaru Outback Wilderness edition targets adventurous outdoorsy types who need a little extra capability (and ground clearance) to reach their destinations.