Drew Winter

3 weeks ago | wardsauto.com | Drew Winter

Imagine vehicles with holographic instrument panels floating in thin air; cars with see-through doors that allow drivers to see nearby pedestrians and cyclists more easily; biometric health monitoring using facial recognition and various health metrics; and less-costly massaging car seats. This is a small sample of the diverse technologies French auto supplier Forvia is showcasing at the Shanghai auto show beginning April 24.

Jan 29, 2025 | wardsauto.com | Drew Winter

The 600-hp Wagoneer S is a strong start in the 2-row battery-electric SUV segment. SAN DIEGO – Imagine the Jeep Grand Wagoneer crossed with the Dodge Charger BEV muscle car and you get an idea of what the new Jeep Wagoneer S is all about. It’s a cushy 2-row SUV with a luxurious interior that goes 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in a thrilling 3.4 seconds.

Jan 10, 2025 | wardsauto.com | Drew Winter

There are a lot of awards for vehicles of the year, but the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year (NACTOY) awards are unique because there are 50 judges from 50 different media outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada. Some are from enthusiast media, some focus on consumer audiences and others like me write for an automotive industry audience. Each juror brings their own interpretation of innovation, design, safety, performance, technology, user experience and value.

Nov 25, 2024 | wardsauto.com | Drew Winter

ACCORD, NY – Honda and Acura are best known for engineering vehicles with outstanding internal-combustion engines and hybrid propulsion systems. They are late to the battery-electric segment, but now are rolling out a handsome duo of midsize BEV 2-row crossovers, the Honda Prologue, introduced earlier this year and built on General Motors’ Chevrolet Blazer Ultium EV platform and its cousin, the Acura ZDX, a premium, high-performance crossover built on the Cadillac Lyriq Ultium platform.

Nov 22, 2024 | wardsauto.com | Drew Winter

The nine finalists for the 2025 North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year (NACTOY) Awards have been announced, and now comes the hardest part for judges like me: We must pick only one winner in each category. There are a lot of awards for vehicles of the year, but the NACTOY awards are unique because there are 50 judges from 50 different media outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada.