TOKYO — Ninety companies, including Toyota Motor and Nissan Motor, will form a consortium to protect connected cars from cyberattacks, Nikkei has learned. The companies will check their automotive software for security flaws and share information such as cyberattack trends to prevent hijacking and data theft. Companies are stepping up such efforts as self-driving cars come closer to reality. Information… Continue reading Toyota, Nissan, others tie up to protect cars from cyberattack
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Shortage of everything: How Covid-19 exposed the vulnerability in modern global supply chains
Several years from now, as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is deconstructed and documented, one phenomenon that dominated headlines in the early days may or may not make the textbooks: supermarket aisles stripped bare of toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and other everyday items across the globe. One year on, the world is learning to… Continue reading Shortage of everything: How Covid-19 exposed the vulnerability in modern global supply chains
10 Coolest Cars Owned By The Fast 9 Cast – HotCars
The Fast and Furious franchise is undoubtedly one of the greatest movie series in history. Since the first film hit the cinemas in 2001, the series has gained millions of fans from all corners of the globe, particularly gearheads. The latest movie in the series — dubbed F9 — came out not that long ago,… Continue reading 10 Coolest Cars Owned By The Fast 9 Cast – HotCars
World NM: Avtovaz will partially resume car production after August 16001455
MOSCOW, August 13. /TASS/. Russia’s largest car maker Avtovaz will partially resume production after corporate vacation, which ends on August 16, due to problems with supplies of electronic components, the company reported. In particular, Avtovaz will not resume production of cars of the Lada Granta family until August 20. Lada Niva will be produced in… Continue reading World NM: Avtovaz will partially resume car production after August 16001455
Ford to replace all 2021 Bronco hardtops after extreme water, humidity change appearance
Every customer and dealer who has taken possession of a 2021 Ford Bronco with a hardtop will get the tops replaced at no cost because they are beneath company standards for the popular SUV that began shipping in June. The Dearborn automaker notified its dealers Thursday. While Ford reported selling 4,078 vehicles in June and July that include both hardtop and soft-top, this action affects “a few thousand vehicles” that… Continue reading Ford to replace all 2021 Bronco hardtops after extreme water, humidity change appearance
@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
Nissan to halt operations of US factory amid chip shortage
NEW YORK — Nissan Motor on Monday will halt operations at an assembly plant in the U.S. due to a semiconductor supply shortage stemming from rising COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, sources told Nikkei. The Japanese carmaker’s Smyrna plant in Tennessee produces the Leaf electric vehicle and Rogue SUV. Nissan plans to resume operations on Aug.… Continue reading Nissan to halt operations of US factory amid chip shortage
World NM: Car sales surge by 104pc in July001453
And three-wheeler segments the first month of the fiscal year proved a bit turbulent. Jeep 4×4 segment continued to pop up with 197pc in which Toyota Fortuner and Honda BR-V sales registered a jump of 186pc and 136pc to 418 and 607 units as compared to 146 and 257 units. Among the losers, sales of… Continue reading World NM: Car sales surge by 104pc in July001453
New-Vehicle Supply Still Low but Starting to Stabilize
National Days Supply by Vehicle Brand Chart: Cox Automotive After slumping to historic lows in July, new-vehicle inventory, based on days of supply, showed signs of stabilizing as the U.S. industry entered August, according to a Cox Automotive analysis of vAuto Available Inventory data released Aug. 11. Still, overall inventory remains far lower than normal… Continue reading New-Vehicle Supply Still Low but Starting to Stabilize
@Toyota: Toyota Debuts Mobile Collision Assistance Service
Post-Collision Guidance Feature Delivered to Toyota and Lexus Drivers Through Smartphone App PLANO, Texas (August 11, 2021) – Toyota and Lexus drivers now have a new assistance service available to them in the moments following a collision. Collision Assistance, a just-in-time support service, is now available to drivers within the Toyota and Lexus mobile app.… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Debuts Mobile Collision Assistance Service