David E. Zoia
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Detroit, MI, United States
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Just Three Companies at Top of Navigant’s Autonomous-Vehicle Ranking
A year-ago, the research firm listed eight companies or consortiums as top-tier leaders in automated driving, but now says GM Cruise, Waymo and Ford Autonomous have moved ahead. → Read More
Infiniti to Sharpen Focus, New President Says
Christian Meunier, who took over the helm of the luxury brand this month, wants Infiniti to concentrate on fewer vehicle segments while being nimbler and more daring. → Read More
VW Bullish on BEVs But Cautious Just the Same
The German automaker is earmarking $800 million to build a U.S. plant for VW-brand electric vehicles despite still-sluggish market demand and other headwinds, but it also is eyeing options that could mitigate some of the risks. → Read More
New Plant, Ford Tie-Up to Lead VW’s U.S. Growth Strategy
The automaker will build a second assembly plant in Tennessee to produce electric vehicles beginning 2022. → Read More
2019 NAIAS: VW Adds Pizzazz to Flagship Passat Sedan
Passat sheds some of its conservative skin with a midcycle refresh for ’20 that features a more coupe-like profile and more aggressive grille. → Read More
2019 Winner: Honda Accord Hybrid 2.0L Atkinson i-VTEC 4-Cyl./HEV
Wards 10 Best Engines | 2019 Winner: 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid → Read More
ZF Says NVIDIA Partnership Signals Lead on Artificial Intelligence
The latest version of ZF’s ProAI domain controller technology is up to 600 times more powerful than the first-generation system unveiled just two years ago. → Read More
Automaker Alliance Makes Case for Middle Ground on CAFE Targets
Overall U.S. automakers have improved fleet fuel economy 9% since 2012, but that falls short of the 15% gain they needed to be on track to hit the 2025 standard. → Read More
VW’s Electrification Drive Hits Speed Bump
Production of the automaker’s first highly touted MEB vehicle won’t begin until 2020, rather than 2019 as originally planned. → Read More
Automotive UX Must Move Beyond the Smartphone, Designers Say
Don’t try to imitate consumer electronics in designing new human-machine interfaces, say panelists at the Wards User Experience Conference. The automobile is capable of offering so much more. → Read More
Jeep, Ram Drive FCA U.S. Sales to New September High
Cherokee, Compass and the Ram pickup all had strong performances, as FCA retail sales hit an 18-year high. → Read More
Acura RDX: Da Vinci-Like Mix of Technology, Art
The RDX benefits from Honda’s excellent driver-assistance systems and headliner-mounted speakers, and the True Touchpad one-to-one central controller is so logical and intuitive it earns extra points from our judges. → Read More
Ford Mustang a Veritable Video Game on Wheels
Ford provides more ways to set up the sports coupe than can be found in the menus of most digital racing games. In addition to the state-of-the-art digital instrumentation, drivers can adjust the engine note, tweak the ride and slip into dragster mode. → Read More
Audi’s New E-Tron Raises Electric-Vehicle Bar
Audi’s first full BEV packs in the technology, including an ultrafast-charging battery, innovative braking system and electric all-wheel drive. → Read More
The Big Story: They're Heeere! Autonomous Vehicles No Longer Science Fiction
It's been 15 years since the U.S. government first challenged developers to create vehicles that could drive themselves. The wait is over. → Read More
Genesis to Mark New Phase With Repositioned U.S. Dealer Network
The move to refranchise U.S. retailers is expected to cut the luxury brand’s dealer body in half, a strategy designed to deliver a better customer experience and improved profit margins. → Read More
TomTom Connects With Autonomous-Driving Developer
The mapping company’s extensive traffic data will be part of rideOS’s software that synthesizes, manages and distributes critical safety data and routes for transporters. → Read More
U.S. Sales Soft for Japanese Automakers in July
Truck sales were strong for Toyota and Honda, but not so for Nissan, which recorded a decline from year-ago despite a solid performance from its Titan fullsize pickup. → Read More
Semiconductor Maker Marvell Adds EMC Lab to North American Arsenal
The new lab, located on Marvell’s Santa Clara campus, will allow the semiconductor producer to ensure electromagnetic interference from both internal electronic control units and external sources are prevented. → Read More
Daimler Taps Xilinx for AI Solutions for Mercedes Models
Daimler and Silicon Valley developer Xilinx will collaborate on artificial intelligence for Mercedes cars and trucks. → Read More