Stellantis is aiming to extend the life of its vehicles beyond the current 12-year average now, with 15 years “not crazy” as a new target, its head of circular economy has said. The company – whose stable of 14 brands includes Citroën, Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall – is looking to harvest reusable parts from scrapped cars among other initiatives to extend the life… Continue reading Stellantis: Keep cars for 15 years to cut CO2
Category: US Motoring Press
Autoliv to launch its first two-wheeler airbag in 2025
Autoliv’s first new motorcycle safety product to reach the market will be the bag-on-bike airbag, with production beginning in Q1 2025. The bag-on-bike airbag can significantly reduce the risk of serious injury for powered two-wheeler riders in frontal crashes. The number of powered two-wheelers continues to rise, due to widespread urbanisation and the practicality of… Continue reading Autoliv to launch its first two-wheeler airbag in 2025
Autoliv to launch its first two-wheeler airbag in 2025
Autoliv’s first new motorcycle safety product to reach the market will be the bag-on-bike airbag, with production beginning in Q1 2025. The bag-on-bike airbag can significantly reduce the risk of serious injury for powered two-wheeler riders in frontal crashes. The number of powered two-wheelers continues to rise, due to widespread urbanisation and the practicality of… Continue reading Autoliv to launch its first two-wheeler airbag in 2025
Tata Elxsi integrates blockchain with connected vehicle platform to incentivise safe driving
Global design and technology company Tata Elxsi has partnered with Cultos Global to integrate a Blockchain mechanism from Cultos Global with its TETHER Connected Vehicle Platform, to create an innovative Driver Reward Program. This innovative proposition of tracking driver behaviour using rich analytics from the cloud-first TETHER connected vehicle platform, augmented with ADAS and driver… Continue reading Tata Elxsi integrates blockchain with connected vehicle platform to incentivise safe driving
Mercedes-Benz EQT
Prices are expected to start at about £48,000, for which you will get the Advanced Plus trim level, including either a yellow or high-gloss black interior theme, chrome detailing, ambient lighting, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, height-adjustable front seats, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors. Premium trim adds a number of driver assistance and safety… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz EQT
‘Nothing left’: UAW releases video inside Indiana plant, blasts GM downsizing
Continuing an aggressive lead-up to contract bargaining, the UAW on Monday released a video of its leaders touring the General Motors Component Holdings plant in Kokomo, Indiana, where workers describe a “black cloud” hanging overhead as thousands of jobs have disappeared from the facility over the years. In the video filmed May 11 and posted… Continue reading ‘Nothing left’: UAW releases video inside Indiana plant, blasts GM downsizing
General Motors to invest $1 billion in Flint factories for next-gen heavy-duty pickups
General Motors will invest $1 billion in two of its factories in Flint to build the next generation of the automaker’s gasoline-burning heavy duty pickups. On Monday, GM said it will invest the money in Flint Assembly and Flint Metal Center, but it is not releasing any further details about the next-generation heavy-duty pickups or… Continue reading General Motors to invest $1 billion in Flint factories for next-gen heavy-duty pickups
Stellantis names executives Vince Galante, Ryan Nagode to lead Jeep design
Stellantis has named a new group of executives to lead the design for future Jeep products. Vince Galante, who has been with Stellantis or its predecessor companies since 2005, has been picked as vice president of Jeep exterior design, and Ryan Nagode has been selected as vice president of interior design, according to an announcement… Continue reading Stellantis names executives Vince Galante, Ryan Nagode to lead Jeep design
Only 5 Shelby Dragonsnake Cobras will be built — and they’ll cost $750,000 each
The roadster that inspired modern drag racing is being built again. The 1963 Shelby Dragonsnake Cobra is back. Shelby American announced Friday that it’s reopening production of the classic roadster. Only five of these vehicles will be built, by hand, taking up to two years apiece. Who buys this masterpiece that starts at $750,000? “People… Continue reading Only 5 Shelby Dragonsnake Cobras will be built — and they’ll cost $750,000 each
Formula 1 Finds a New Way to Advertise on Its Cars
When a way to display digital advertising on racecars was pitched to McLaren, team officials were concerned it was just a gimmick. Brand logos are already on cars, but this new method allows teams to show additional ads because they appear on panels mounted on the side of the cockpit and are visible to home… Continue reading Formula 1 Finds a New Way to Advertise on Its Cars