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Next-generation E/E architectures will create new business models for automakers and suppliers. But a Wards Intelligence survey shows few see themselves as pacesetters, and there’s some uncertainty about where the best monetization opportunities are. The massive change in operations, and the associated costs, will put constraints on the timeframe and depth of the changes in infrastructure and vehicle architectures that OEMs will be able to address.

Three model years of the Chevy Bolt will get all new modules, whether they’ve experienced battery-related fires or not, as GM aims to solve the lingering issue.

Sean Harrington describes the Optimus Ride strategy of operating low-speed geofenced autonomous shuttles to reduce costs for communities, provide a shorter wait time than current public transportation and reduce vehicle miles traveled, pollution and traffic congestion.

U.S. medium- and heavy-duty trucks have yet to post a loss this year, placing sales 26.2% ahead for the year.

Canada medium- and heavy-duty truck sales rose in July despite a 56.5% drop in deliveries in Class 6.

“Cockpit of the future” stirs images of giant pillar-to-pillar screens and lavish immersive user experiences. Those are coming in ultra-premium luxury EVs as soon as this year, but in the world of high-volume personal vehicles and commercial trucks, there will be many different cockpits of the future, delineated by purpose, segments and price. Many won’t have screens at all; they will be BYOD (Bring Your Own Device).

A top LG North American executive talks chemistries, materials, recalls and cost in a wide-ranging interview.

Despite the microchip-related cuts this year, LMC forecasts global light-vehicle production to rise 12% year-over-year in 2021, top pre-pandemic 2019 totals in 2022 and climb to a new all-time high in 2023.

North America light vehicle production forecast by vehicle type and country; by manufacturer, vehicle type, and country; by manufacturer, country, and plant; and by manufacturer, platform, and plant by month for 2021-2023. Includes list of models with their associated platform.

Light-vehicle sales in Mexico experienced a moderate increase (+8.6%) in July, led by a 26.0% jump in light trucks.

Canada light-vehicle sales slip after four straight months of growth.

Experts discuss whether limiting tailpipe emissions or mandating ZEV volumes is the most effective way to meet the Biden Admin.’s goal of selling 50% electric vehicles by 2030.