David Zoia Editor | Wards Auto

David Zoia Editor

Executive Director-Content

Dave writes about autonomous vehicles, electrification and other advanced technology and industry trends.

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Navigant AV Board 2019

Autonomous & ADAS

Just Three Companies at Top of Navigant’s Autonomous-Vehicle Ranking Just Three Companies at Top of Navigant’s Autonomous-Vehicle Ranking

byDavid Zoia Editor

Mar 13, 2019

2 Min Read

Meunier Infiniti crop

Infiniti to Sharpen Focus, New President Says Infiniti to Sharpen Focus, New President Says

byDavid Zoia Editor

Jan 24, 2019

4 Min Read

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I.D. Crozz to be first all-electric MEB model to be built at new plant planned for Chattanooga.

VW Bullish on BEVs But Cautious Just the Same

VW Bullish on BEVs But Cautious Just the Same

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

VW Diess at NAIAS 2019 Cropped

New Plant, Ford Tie-Up to Lead VW’s U.S. Growth Strategy

New Plant, Ford Tie-Up to Lead VW’s U.S. Growth Strategy

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

2020 Passat Cropped

2019 NAIAS: VW Adds Pizzazz to Flagship Passat Sedan

2019 NAIAS: VW Adds Pizzazz to Flagship Passat Sedan

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Visteon 3D IP

Visteon’s Vision: Powerful Computers to Control Cockpit, Autonomous Drive Tech

Visteon’s Vision: Powerful Computers to Control Cockpit, Autonomous Drive Tech

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

2019 Winner Honda Accord Hybrid 2.0L Atkinson i-VTEC 4-Cyl./HEV

Internal Combustion Engines

2019 Winner: Honda Accord Hybrid 2.0L Atkinson i-VTEC 4-Cyl./HEV

2019 Winner: Honda Accord Hybrid 2.0L Atkinson i-VTEC 4-Cyl./HEV

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

ZF ProAI lineup

ZF Says NVIDIA Partnership Signals Lead on Artificial Intelligence

ZF Says NVIDIA Partnership Signals Lead on Artificial Intelligence

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Hartrick of AAM

Automaker Alliance Makes Case for Middle Ground on CAFE Targets

Automaker Alliance Makes Case for Middle Ground on CAFE Targets

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

2019 Audi A7 test drive lead art

Test Drives & New Vehicles

Tech-Packed 2019 Audi A6/A7 Feature Different Looks, Similar Personalities

Tech-Packed 2019 Audi A6/A7 Feature Different Looks, Similar Personalities

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Charging Report Art

Automakers, Suppliers Making Moves to Bolster Public Charging Infrastructure

Automakers, Suppliers Making Moves to Bolster Public Charging Infrastructure

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

ID Crozz 2

VW’s Electrification Drive Hits Speed Bump

VW’s Electrification Drive Hits Speed Bump

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Baugh of Pillar Wards UX

Automotive UX Must Move Beyond the Smartphone, Designers Say

Automotive UX Must Move Beyond the Smartphone, Designers Say

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Jeep Cherokee for Sept Sales

Jeep, Ram Drive FCA U.S. Sales to New September High

Jeep, Ram Drive FCA U.S. Sales to New September High

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

US Audi Etron

Audi’s New E-Tron Raises Electric-Vehicle Bar

Audi’s New E-Tron Raises Electric-Vehicle Bar

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Mercedes-Benz F-015

Autonomous & ADAS

The Big Story: They're Heeere! Autonomous Vehicles No Longer Science Fiction

The Big Story: They're Heeere! Autonomous Vehicles No Longer Science Fiction

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Genesis G70 at Pebble Beach

Genesis to Mark New Phase With Repositioned U.S. Dealer Network

Genesis to Mark New Phase With Repositioned U.S. Dealer Network

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

TomTom Nav Screen

Autonomous & ADAS

TomTom Connects With Autonomous-Driving Developer

TomTom Connects With Autonomous-Driving Developer

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

2018 Toyota Camry in Garden

U.S. Sales Soft for Japanese Automakers in July

U.S. Sales Soft for Japanese Automakers in July

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Marvell EMC Lab

Semiconductor Maker Marvell Adds EMC Lab to North American Arsenal

Semiconductor Maker Marvell Adds EMC Lab to North American Arsenal

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

May Mobility shuttle seats six.

Autonomous & ADAS

May Mobility Puts Autonomous Vehicles Into Service in Detroit

May Mobility Puts Autonomous Vehicles Into Service in Detroit

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Ram TRX truck

FCA Brand Plans Include Broader Lineups, Bigger Emphasis on Electrification

FCA Brand Plans Include Broader Lineups, Bigger Emphasis on Electrification

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Marchionne inv day

Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat All Have North American Futures, Marchionne Says

Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat All Have North American Futures, Marchionne Says

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Fiat 500 EV Powertrain

Internal Combustion Engines

FCA Makes Big Commitment to Electrification

FCA Makes Big Commitment to Electrification

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Getty Images EV Charging

Internal Combustion Engines

Will EVs Be Ready for Ultra-Fast Charging?

Will EVs Be Ready for Ultra-Fast Charging?

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Ram 1500 10 Best Winner 2018

Clever Features, Attention to Detail Hallmarks of Winning Ram 1500 Limited

Clever Features, Attention to Detail Hallmarks of Winning Ram 1500 Limited

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Dana electric axle es5700r

Internal Combustion Engines

Dana’s E-Axle Enters Production for China

Dana’s E-Axle Enters Production for China

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Maxwell ultracaps

Internal Combustion Engines

Ultracaps Take Next Step With Maxwell’s Geely-Volvo Application

Ultracaps Take Next Step With Maxwell’s Geely-Volvo Application

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Elkington of Toyota Georgetown

New Lexus Big Test for Toyota’s Georgetown Plant and Its New Manager

New Lexus Big Test for Toyota’s Georgetown Plant and Its New Manager

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Ericksen Therersquos consistent demand moving forward for luxury sedans

More Dynamic Lexus ES on Conquest Mission

More Dynamic Lexus ES on Conquest Mission

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

New ES features sleek styling bolder stance

Lexus Gets Aggressive With Revamped ES Model

Lexus Gets Aggressive With Revamped ES Model

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

HDBaseT network can speed communications cut down on wiring complexity and weight

Valens’ High-Speed Answer to Car Connectivity

Valens’ High-Speed Answer to Car Connectivity

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

SEG expects first application of 48V BRM system this year

Internal Combustion Engines

SEG Readies 48V Tech Play as Life After Bosch Begins

SEG Readies 48V Tech Play as Life After Bosch Begins

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

TASS simulation software accurately represents what radar lidar and cameras see

Autonomous & ADAS

Siemens Says New Tool Can Speed Autonomous-Vehicle Development

Siemens Says New Tool Can Speed Autonomous-Vehicle Development

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

Suppliers say three most important technologies of future EVs PHEVs and hybrids

Survey Says Auto Suppliers Back Tougher Fuel-Economy Standards

Survey Says Auto Suppliers Back Tougher Fuel-Economy Standards

byDavid Zoia Editor, Executive Director-Content

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