FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The 745e xDrive forgoes the turbocharged 2.0L 4-cyl. gasoline engine used by the older 740e for a turbocharged 3.0L inline 6-cyl. powerplant, bringing with it an additional 28 hp and 37 lb.-ft. of torque at 282 hp and 332 lb.-ft.

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New Ranger Exceeds Ford’s Expectations, FCA Won’t Air Ads During Super Bowl, Honda’s Profit Plunges

Vehicle Interest Rates Hit Second Highest Point in Decade

“Car shoppers who are returning to the market for the first time in a few years could be in for a big shock,” says Edmunds analyst Jessica Caldwell.

Six Automotive Trends That Will Impact Cybersecurity in 2019

It is becoming even more important that automotive cybersecurity is considered, not only as a feature but also as a fundamental design principle. OEMs and the tiers that support them are coming to understand this.

Porsche Admits Mistakes in 911 Fuel Consumption, Emissions

Fuel-consumption and emission data submitted to the German Transport Ministry prior to the granting of type approval for unspecified 911 models in 2016 and 2017 included incorrect values due to miscalculations in their drag coefficient.

Honda to Unveil New Electric Vehicle at Geneva

Honda says the debut at the show from March 7-17 is a further step in its commitment to putting electrified technology into two-thirds of European sales by 2025.

EVs Require Less Service Work; What’s a Dealership to Do?

“No doubt service revenue will go down, because EVs contain about 40% fewer parts,” says Frederiek Toney, Ford’s president-global customer service division.