Are electric vehicles as durable as traditional gas-engine ones? Ford engineers conducted a series of specific torture tests on Mustang Mach-E to help give prospective customers confidence to take the leap to electric From extreme car washes and power sprayers to robotic butts and gravel roads, the Ford team put Mustang Mach-E through stress tests… Continue reading @Ford: Robotic Butts, High-Pressure Car Washes and Gravel-Testing Show Mustang Mach-E Stands Up to Wear and Tear
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@VW Group: Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4. A design and technology benchmark for modern super sports cars, reimagined for a new era: Our legacy to the future003661
A celebration of the Countach’s 50th anniversary, the Countach LPI 800-4 is unveiled at The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering, USA A visionary, futuristic ‘few off’ produced in 112 units Exemplifying the Countach’s legendary design and engineering preeminence in a pure and novel interpretation Visionary design meets future technology: V12 hybrid engine with 48 v e-motor… Continue reading @VW Group: Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4. A design and technology benchmark for modern super sports cars, reimagined for a new era: Our legacy to the future003661
@Toyota: Toyota Drives Change with Supplier Diversity Program
Cultivating a truly diverse company where there’s a fundamental respect for all people requires inclusion at every level and at every step of its operations. A key part of the automaker’s success is developing strong business partnerships that reflect and uphold its standards. A sweet spot for some of Toyota’s best partnerships is working with… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Drives Change with Supplier Diversity Program
@FCA: Statement: Side-curtain Air Bags
Statement: Side-curtain Air Bags August 13, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 212,373 U.S.-market vehicles to replace their side-curtain air bags. An FCA US investigation discovered certain vehicles may be equipped with air-bag inflators that were contaminated by moisture during the supplier’s manufacturing process. Such inflators may rupture, even… Continue reading @FCA: Statement: Side-curtain Air Bags
@FCA: Dodge Announces Three New Vehicle Theft-protection Measures
August 13, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Dodge is announcing a series of three new security solutions to help protect Dodge Challenger and Charger owners against criminal theft. The first is an “Enhanced Security Valet Mode” that uses a four-digit code in the radio to limit engine power output to less than 3 horsepower, preventing… Continue reading @FCA: Dodge Announces Three New Vehicle Theft-protection Measures
@niche: Meet Xos Hub™: A Mobile Charging Station for Commercial Fleets001144
The topics of infrastructure and clean energy are dominating headlines with the recent passage of the $1 trillion infrastructure bill — $7.5 billion of which is earmarked for charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. And it couldn’t come at a more important time. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, petroleum products like gas and diesel… Continue reading @niche: Meet Xos Hub™: A Mobile Charging Station for Commercial Fleets001144
@niche: Nikola Awarded U.S. Department of Energy Grant001144
PHOENIX. August 12, 2021 — Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA), a leading designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles (BEV), fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and energy infrastructure solutions, today announced that they have been awarded an approximate $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance its research into autonomous refueling technologies for… Continue reading @niche: Nikola Awarded U.S. Department of Energy Grant001144
@McLaren: McLaren Automotive set to celebrate 100th retail opening in tenth anniversary year as global expansion continues000128
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@VW Group: Bugatti Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Legendary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance003659
On Sunday 15th August, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will mark its 70th anniversary. Bugatti will celebrate its involvement from the very beginning with what is seen by many as the world’s premier celebration of the automobile. The event was first held in 1950 when the cars were driven on a parade lap of the… Continue reading @VW Group: Bugatti Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Legendary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance003659
@VW Group: Efficient EVO engines in the new ŠKODA FABIA increase range thanks to lower fuel consumption003659
The all-new FABIA is offered with a choice of five drivetrains from the Volkswagen Group’s EVO engine generation, all of which meet the Euro 6d emissions standard. The two 1.0 MPI engines now deliver an output of 48 kW (65 hp) and 59 kW (80 hp). A manual 5-speed gearbox is installed for both engines, as… Continue reading @VW Group: Efficient EVO engines in the new ŠKODA FABIA increase range thanks to lower fuel consumption003659