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“Man is not a lazy dog”

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Privacy4Cars Discovers Bluetooth-Enabled Vehicle Hack

The hack was discovered by Privacy4Cars founder Andrea Amico during development of the namesake Privacy4Cars app in February.  Photo via Christopher Schirner/Flickr.  Privacy4Cars, the first mobile app designed to help erase personally identifiable information (PII) from modern vehicles, publicly disclosed today the existence of a concerning vehicle hack, titled CarsBlues, that exploits infotainment systems of several… Continue reading Privacy4Cars Discovers Bluetooth-Enabled Vehicle Hack

Toyota is making high-performance versions of its popular, but ‘boring,’ Camry and Avalon sedans

Toyota is making fast, high-performance versions of its popular Camry and Avalon sedans, swimming against the tide of consumer demand for SUVs and crossovers.

The Japanese automaker said Friday it plans to release the new versions of the mid-size Camry sedan and full-size Avalon — better known for hauling families or ride-share passengers — under Toyota's TRD badge, which stands for Toyota Racing Development, Toyota's in-house performance tuning shop. Toyota already offers TRD trims on some cars, trucks, and SUVs. For example, the TRD Pro trim is available on Toyota's popular Tacoma mid-size pickup truck, and there is a TRD Special Edition of the Toyota 86 sports car.

But in a bid to keep its sedans exciting when consumers are running toward taller vehicles, Toyota is bringing them to the track.

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Toyota Avalon TRD

Toyota has made sporty cars throughout its history, such as the Supra sports car which the company reportedly plans to bring back in 2020.

But its passenger cars, and many of its SUVs, are perhaps better known for being well-built, reliable and capable vehicles good for commuting and hauling groceries. The Camry, for example, has long been one of the top-selling vehicles in America. But more than one reviewer has called the ubiquitous vehicle “boring.” Even the company has acknowledged its less-than-exciting image.

Toyota assured that it is taking the idea of a TRD sedan very seriously.

“Track-tuned means exactly that,” Toyota said Friday. The automaker said Toyota's TRD engineers developed the cars through extensive testing at facilities in Arizona, Texas and Japan. The cars come with V6 engines, automatic transmission and sport-tuned suspensions. Brakes will be larger for better stopping power.

It will also have an aerodynamic body kit, which includes features such as a lid spoiler, and rear diffuser that help push the vehicle closer to the road and improve speed and handling.

Both vehicles will be available in Fall 2019, the company said.

Elon Musk told Tesla employees they should be making 7,000 Model 3s per week by November 28: Report (TSLA)

Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent an email to employees setting a production goal of 1,000 Model 3 sedans per day by November 28, Electrek reports. That would result in a weekly production rate of 7,000 Model 3s each week, since the Fremont, California, factory where Tesla makes the Model 3 runs seven days per week.… Continue reading Elon Musk told Tesla employees they should be making 7,000 Model 3s per week by November 28: Report (TSLA)

THE KEOLIS AUTONOM SHUTTLES PUT INTO SERVICE WITHIN THE RENNES CAMPUS 1 ON OPEN ROAD

16 November 2018 THE KEOLIS AUTONOM SHUTTLES PUT INTO SERVICE WITHIN THE RENNES CAMPUS 1 ON OPEN ROAD From Friday, November 16, students and staff of the Beaulieu campus of the University of Rennes 1 can move around the campus using one of the two AUTONOM SHUTTLES. An AUTONOM SHUTTLE service on open roads KEOLIS,… Continue reading THE KEOLIS AUTONOM SHUTTLES PUT INTO SERVICE WITHIN THE RENNES CAMPUS 1 ON OPEN ROAD

Lamborghini SC18: the first ‘one-off’ created by Squadra Corse

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A unique car developed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse in conjunction with the customer Aerodynamics derived from experience in Lamborghini Super Trofeo and GT3 racing Track-oriented use and exclusive racing contents Sant’Agata Bolognese/Rome, 16 November 2018 – Lamborghini Squadra Corse unveils the SC18, the first one-off in the history of the Sant’ Agata Bolognese motorsport division. The unique example, designed in synergy with the customer and Centro Stile Lamborghini, is road approved but designed primarily for use on the track. The SC18 paves the way to further personalized development projects for motorsport customers under the Squadra Corse brand. The car features extreme aerodynamics, developed specifically for this model and derived from Squadra Corse’s experience in competition. The racing elements start from the front hood, with air intakes in the style of the Huracán GT3 EVO; the sides and rear feature fenders, fins and airscoops are inspired by the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO. The aerodynamic system is completed by a large carbon fiber wing with three mechanical adjustments, able to generate the optimal downforce on any circuit. In addition, the twelve air intakes formed on the rear hood – a solution already tested successfully in endurance races – increase heat exchange and improve the cooling of the V12 engine. The powertrain is top-of-the-line Lamborghini, delivering the performance of a true racing car: the aspirated 6498 cm3 V12 delivers 770 hp at 8,500 rpm and a torque of 720 Nm at 6,750 rpm, all handled via the ISR (Independent Shifting Rod) optimized seven-speed gearbox. The huge power is combined with reduced weight thanks to the use of ultralight materials and the new carbon fiber body, with ground clearance of just 109 mm. The rear is characterized by the specific exhausts and terminals with a unique design and sound. The exclusiveness of the SC18 is underlined by the color of the carbon fiber body in the Grigio Daytona (grey), with visible details and red screen-printing to enhance its sportiness. The cockpit features interiors in Nero Ade (black) Alcantara with cross-stitching in Rosso Alala (red), and carbon fiber bucket seats. The look is completed by the single nut wheels, 20” on the front and 21” on the rear, with specially developed Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires and a telemetry system to measure all aspects of performance on the track.

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Rivian teases electric pickup and SUV planned for LA auto show

Rivian R1T electric pickup concept teaser A new startup automaker, Rivian, plans to beat Tesla to the punch with an electric pickup truck. After years of stealth, the company is finally poised to reveal its new pickup and SUV at the LA auto show later this month. This week, the company set up a media… Continue reading Rivian teases electric pickup and SUV planned for LA auto show

VW wants to be the most profitable electric car company in the world

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The Volkswagen logo is displayed at Serramonte Volkswagen on November 18, 2016 in Colma, California.

Volkswagen announced it's to spend 44 billion euros ($50 billion) on new plants, electric cars, autonomous driving and mobility services.

The war chest is to be spent in the four years between 2019 and 2023 and represents about a third of the company's total outlay allocated to the four-year period.

“One aim of the Volkswagen Group's strategy is to speed up the pace of innovation. We are focusing our investments on the future fields of mobility and systematically implementing our strategy,” Herbert Diess, the CEO of Volkswagen, said in a press release, issued after a Supervisory Board meeting Friday.

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Diess told CNBC's Annette Weisbach that he expects the German carmaker to be the most profitable maker of electric cars thanks to its economies of scale. The auto group said it wanted to improve productivity by focusing its electrification strategy within Germany, while pushing some traditional engines to multi-brand factories in eastern Europe.

German plants in Emden and Hanover will be converted to build electric vehicles, while the Volkswagen Passat family will now be built in the Czech Republic. A new location in Eastern Europe will be built for some Skoda and SEAT cars.

VW Group added that it wanted its automotive division to lower its capital expenditure ratio to 6 percent of revenues from 2020 onward.

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