Mission Autonomous: Ford Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Engineers with New Award in FIRST…

Mission Autonomous: Ford Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Engineers with New Award in FIRST Robotics by Craig Stephens, Chief Engineer, Controls, Ford Research & Advanced Engineering One thing that still surprises me about mentoring students in the FIRST Robotics Competition is how they seem much older than they really are. When you listen to the… Continue reading Mission Autonomous: Ford Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Engineers with New Award in FIRST…

All-New Lexus UX Crossover Arrives in New York for North American Debut

NEW YORK , March 26, 2018 – Following recent launches of its stunning LS flagship sedan and three-row RXL luxury utility vehicle, Lexus is opening a new gateway into the brand with the all-new UX compact luxury crossover. Making its North American debut at the 2018 New York Auto Show, the UX introduces a bold… Continue reading All-New Lexus UX Crossover Arrives in New York for North American Debut

Mercedes PRO connect has the power of HERE location data

Mercedes-Benz Vans provides customers with an innovative new vehicle management system: Mercedes PRO connect. This professional connectivity and fleet management solution, powered by HERE, gives drivers and fleet managers unprecedented ability to work seamlessly in one tool and helps increase efficiency and productivity – in company management and controlling as well as in dispatching. Time… Continue reading Mercedes PRO connect has the power of HERE location data

Federal-Mogul Powertrain and Dong Feng Motor Parts and Components Group Announce New Piston Joint Venture

Federal-Mogul Powertrain and Dong Feng Motor Parts and Components Group Announce New Piston Joint Venture SHANGHAI, March 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Federal-Mogul Powertrain and Dong Feng Motor Parts and Components Group Co., Ltd. (Dong Feng Parts and Components Group), a subsidiary of Dong Feng Motor Corporation, today announced an agreement to establish a new piston… Continue reading Federal-Mogul Powertrain and Dong Feng Motor Parts and Components Group Announce New Piston Joint Venture

Nissan aims to sell 1 million electrified vehicles a year by FY2022

Nissan aims to sell 1 million electrified vehicles a year by FY2022 Nissan M.O.V.E to 2022 midterm plan targets technology evolution with electric vehicle leadership, autonomous driving expansion and the delivery of mobility services   YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled plans to launch growing numbers of electrified vehicles, expand and evolve… Continue reading Nissan aims to sell 1 million electrified vehicles a year by FY2022

DongFeng Motor Group and Groupe PSA Establishes a Leasing Joint Venture to Address the Automotive Market in China

WUHAN, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Groupe PSA (Paris:UG): On March 23rd, 2018, DongFeng Motor Group (DFG), Banque PSA Finance (BPF, the captive financing and mobility services provider of Groupe PSA) and DongFeng Peugeot Citroën Automobiles (DPCA), signed a joint venture (JV) agreement aiming to create a financial leasing joint venture to offer especially long term leasing… Continue reading DongFeng Motor Group and Groupe PSA Establishes a Leasing Joint Venture to Address the Automotive Market in China

Daimler launches new DENZA electric vehicle for the Chinese market

Daimler and its Chinese partner BYD continuously invest in DENZA product development for China’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) market New DENZA electric vehicle brings a refreshed exterior design and extended range of around 500 kilometers Locally sourced and produced, DENZA brand combines Daimler’s vehicle architecture expertise with BYD’s leading battery technology Stuttgart / Shenzhen –… Continue reading Daimler launches new DENZA electric vehicle for the Chinese market

As electric as off-road

It is always exciting to watch the future take shape. Especially when you have the exclusive opportunity to get involved alongside the influential players at Porsche’s top-secret design laboratory in Weissach. A first encounter with the Porsche Mission E Cross Turismo.

Volvo Cars to produce Lynk & Co cars at Ghent, Belgium plant

Volvo Cars to produce Lynk & Co cars at Ghent, Belgium plant   Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, will produce cars for the new car brand Lynk & Co in Volvo Cars’ manufacturing plant in Ghent, Belgium from late 2019.   The announcement represents a closer collaboration between the two companies, following Volvo Cars’… Continue reading Volvo Cars to produce Lynk & Co cars at Ghent, Belgium plant