A traffic light robot glides out onto a pedestrian crossing. It stops the oncoming cars and shows a green light to pedestrians. A car’s radiator grille shows the pedestrians a similar signal. Sci-fi? No, it’s the not-too-distant future. The robotic rover called IPA2X is designed to help children, seniors and people with disabilities cross the… Continue reading Pedestrians may be assisted by robots and smart grilles in the future
Category: US Motoring Press
India market’s strong contribution to Hyundai and Kia global sales continues in 2023
India market’s strong contribution to Hyundai and Kia global sales continues in 2023 The smart growth of the Indian passenger vehicle market, which surpassed a record 3.8 million vehicles in CY2022 and continues to record strong numbers in 2023, is paying off for the Hyundai Motor Group. The Korean automaker is increasingly witnessing growing contribution… Continue reading India market’s strong contribution to Hyundai and Kia global sales continues in 2023
Jaguar Land Rover opens three new tech hubs in Europe to accelerate self-driving tech
Jaguar Land Rover opens three new tech hubs in Europe to accelerate self-driving tech Jaguar Land Rover is expanding its global digital capability and has opened three new tech hubs in Europe last month, creating nearly 100 new engineering jobs. The hubs are set up to develop autonomous driving systems for JLR’s next generation of modern luxury vehicles,… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover opens three new tech hubs in Europe to accelerate self-driving tech
Vietnamese carmaker enters US market, makes first deliveries of electric SUV
VinFast, Vietnam’s home-grown electric car manufacturer, has entered the US market and made its first deliveries to customers. On March 1, VinFast delivered the first 45 VF 8 City Edition all-electric SUVs to U.S. customers at its nine stores across California, which signals the company’s official entry into the North American market. The City Edition… Continue reading Vietnamese carmaker enters US market, makes first deliveries of electric SUV
Vietnamese carmaker enters US market, makes first deliveries of electric SUV
VinFast, Vietnam’s home-grown electric car manufacturer, has entered the US market and made its first deliveries to customers. On March 1, VinFast delivered the first 45 VF 8 City Edition all-electric SUVs to U.S. customers at its nine stores across California, which signals the company’s official entry into the North American market. The City Edition… Continue reading Vietnamese carmaker enters US market, makes first deliveries of electric SUV
Audi’s MaterialLoop project tests circular economy potential of end-of-life vehicles
Audi’s MaterialLoop project tests circular economy potential of end-of-life vehicles With its joint project ‘MaterialLoop’ in association with 15 partners from the research, recycling, and supplier sectors, Audi is taking the next step toward closing more material cycles in the automotive industry. The German luxury carmaker is looking into the reuse of so-called post-consumer materials,… Continue reading Audi’s MaterialLoop project tests circular economy potential of end-of-life vehicles
Renewable electricity, EVs could get boost from giant battery made in Van Buren Township
Batteries to make electricity from renewable “green” sources reliably available 24 hours a day will start rolling out of a Michigan factory in 2025. A smaller version of the batteries to power electric commercial vehicles goes into production in March. Two utilities have committed to buying massive 6-megawatt-hours batteries, said Mujeeb Ijaz, CEO and founder of… Continue reading Renewable electricity, EVs could get boost from giant battery made in Van Buren Township
Classic Meyers Manx dune buggy is in for major changes this year
One of the world’s most iconic and recognizable vehicles gets big changes in 2023, as the do-it-yourself Meyers Manx dune buggy kit car adds new features for the first time since 1970 and prepares to launch an all-new electric model later this year. No details on the electric Meyers Manx 2.0 are available, but when… Continue reading Classic Meyers Manx dune buggy is in for major changes this year
Formula 1’s Many Changes at the Top
Formula 1’s off-season was unusual. It is natural for drivers to swap teams, and several indeed did, but for several team principals and senior executives to move around is rare. But before the season started, there were major changes. Mattia Binotto resigned from Ferrari and was replaced by Frédéric Vasseur, who had been the team… Continue reading Formula 1’s Many Changes at the Top
With a Redesigned Car, Mercedes Hopes It Can Unseat Red Bull as F1 Champion
There was a period during its record streak of eight consecutive world championships from 2014 to 2021 that Mercedes seemed unbeatable. Yet when new rules were introduced to Formula 1 last year, changing the car designs to provide better racing, Mercedes’ prospects strikingly changed. The team failed to adjust to the new rules as well… Continue reading With a Redesigned Car, Mercedes Hopes It Can Unseat Red Bull as F1 Champion