Autoliv China, a subsidiary of the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, Autoliv, and Geely Auto Group, a leading global automobile manufacturer, have entered a strategic cooperation agreement to develop advanced safety technology for future vehicles. The collaboration includes a system approach to automotive safety and will cover 16 technologies. The objective is to develop… Continue reading Autoliv and Geely to develop advanced safety tech for future vehicles
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ZF to carve out passive safety systems division as independent unit
ZF has decided to carve out its Passive Safety Systems Division and set it up independently by the end of 2023. This decision is intended to open up new strategic options for action for the occupant protection systems business and is the result of a continuous review of the ZF portfolio. In the course of… Continue reading ZF to carve out passive safety systems division as independent unit
Ferrari 499P is 670bhp racer built to attack Le Mans
The six-cylinder engine, a load-bearing element in the 499P, is based on the architecture of the unit in the 296 GT3, which was also on show at Imola as the racing evolution of the 296 GTB road car. “Of course, each part is developed and it is completely different to the engine of the street… Continue reading Ferrari 499P is 670bhp racer built to attack Le Mans
GM pulls paid ads from Twitter after Elon Musk takes over social media platform
General Motors announced late Friday it is suspending its paid advertising on Twitter, shortly after Elon Musk, the co-founder and CEO of Tesla, took control of the social media platform. It was unclear how long the move would last or what it would cost Twitter, but in a statement to the Free Press, the automaker… Continue reading GM pulls paid ads from Twitter after Elon Musk takes over social media platform
Rivian’s new Pet Comfort mode keeps dogs, cats cool in vehicles
The best new thing in the world today comes from electric vehicle maker Rivian, which has added a feature to keep pets safe and comfortable when left for a short time in its R1T pickup and R1S SUV. The Pet Comfort setting allows owners to keep dogs or cats safe and cool when left in… Continue reading Rivian’s new Pet Comfort mode keeps dogs, cats cool in vehicles
Derek and Hannah Jeter sign multiyear deal with Jeep to promote Grand Wagoneer SUV
Derek Jeter will star with his wife, fashion model and television host Hannah Jeter, in the Grand Wagoneer’s new “Eyes Wide Open” campaign as part of a long-term partnership. Jeep DETROIT — New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter and his wife, Hannah Jeter, have agreed to a multiyear deal with Jeep to promote the company’s… Continue reading Derek and Hannah Jeter sign multiyear deal with Jeep to promote Grand Wagoneer SUV
Payne: RIP for ’23 — These vehicles are headed for the automotive graveyard
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Derek Jeter, wife appear in Grand Wagoneer ad campaign
Kalamazoo-raised baseball star Derek Jeter and his wife, Hannah, have signed a multi-year ad campaign to promote the Grand Wagoneer full-size SUV from the Jeep team. Details of the partnership stretching from television to social media to future print extensions weren’t disclosed. A 60-second spot launched the “Eyes Wide Open” campaign Friday night during the… Continue reading Derek Jeter, wife appear in Grand Wagoneer ad campaign
GM suspends Twitter advertising after Musk takeover
General Motors Co. confirmed Friday it has “temporarily” halted advertising on Twitter following Elon Musk’s takeover of the platform. “We are engaging with Twitter to understand the direction of the platform under their new ownership,” Patrick Morrissey, a spokesperson for the Detroit automaker, said in a statement. “As is normal course of business with a… Continue reading GM suspends Twitter advertising after Musk takeover
Ford gives dealers more time to decide on EV standards
Ford Motor Co. is giving its dealers more time to decide if they want to opt into a new set of standards for selling electric vehicles. In September, the Blue Oval unveiled to its network of some 3,000 dealers in the U.S. changes to the retail experience they’ll be expected to make if they want… Continue reading Ford gives dealers more time to decide on EV standards