Intelligent Asia 2021 Online Expo runs from December 15th to December 21st

3D Printing Show gathers leading firms/brands as MIICRAFT, RATC Corp., Solidwizard Technology, Infinity 3D Printer, 3DMART, Formlabs, XYZ PRINTING, SPIDERMAKER, Fullwell, delivering the indispensable high-tech additive manufacturing machines and materials. Exhibitors like Easton Precision, Moldex3D, Taiwan NAKAZAWA, Wu Ji, AccuteX, Hitachi Metals, Linco Precision, and China Fineblanking demonstrate the concept of T-Zero Production and other… Continue reading Intelligent Asia 2021 Online Expo runs from December 15th to December 21st

2021 Nissan GT-R T-spec, Zenvo hybrid hypercar, Mercedes-Benz AMG C63: Car News Headlines – Motor Authority

Nissan’s GT-R has spawned a T-spec special edition offering two rare paint options from the GT-R’s past, one of which is the legendary Midnight Purple. There’s no extra power but the T-spec does benefit from some performance upgrades from the GT-R Nismo and previous Track Edition. Denmark’s Zenvo is slowly expanding and plans to launch… Continue reading 2021 Nissan GT-R T-spec, Zenvo hybrid hypercar, Mercedes-Benz AMG C63: Car News Headlines – Motor Authority

Toyota to spend $35 bln on 30 battery electric vehicle line-up by 2030

TOKYO, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said on Tuesday it would invest 4 trillion yen ($35 billion) to build a line-up of 30 battery electric vehicles (BEV) by 2030 as the world’s biggest car maker looks to tap the growing market of zero emission vehicles. That would be part of an overall… Continue reading Toyota to spend $35 bln on 30 battery electric vehicle line-up by 2030

California halts Pony.ai’s driverless testing permit after accident

A vehicle equipped with Pony.ai’s self-driving technology is parked at the company’s office in Fremont, California, U.S. June 17, 2021. REUTERS/Nathan Frandino/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to reuters.com Register SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 13 (Reuters) – A California regulator on Monday said it has suspended a driverless testing permit for startup technology firm… Continue reading California halts Pony.ai’s driverless testing permit after accident

Toyota extends production stoppages in Japan as parts run short

An employee of Toyota Motor Corp. works on the assembly line of Mirai fuel cell vehicle (FCV) at the company’s Motomachi plant in Toyota, Aichi prefecture, Japan May 17, 2018. Picture taken May 17, 2018. REUTERS/Issei Kato TOKYO, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) said it would extend stoppages at some factories in… Continue reading Toyota extends production stoppages in Japan as parts run short

Shock and awe: Toyota and Lexus reveal 15 new electric cars

Toyota president Akio Toyoda has unwrapped no less than 15 wildly diverse concepts for upcoming Toyota and Lexus electric cars, as he detailed plans for the two firms to launch a total of 30 battery EVs by 2030. The machines – shown alongside Toyota’s first bespoke EV, the bZ4X – include a range of new SUVs, commercial vehicles, off-roaders… Continue reading Shock and awe: Toyota and Lexus reveal 15 new electric cars

Toyota and Lexus shock with reveal of 15 new electric cars

Toyota president Akio Toyoda has unwrapped no less than 15 wildly diverse concepts for upcoming Toyota and Lexus electric cars, as he detailed plans for the two firms to launch a total of 30 battery EVs by 2030. The machines – shown alongside Toyota’s first bespoke EV, the bZ4X – include a range of new SUVs, commercial vehicles,… Continue reading Toyota and Lexus shock with reveal of 15 new electric cars

James Ruppert: Aim for cheap, but not too cheap when buying second-hand

The demand for cheap cars never goes away. Sometimes they are stop gaps between a replacement, but quite often it is a motorist spending all they afford. I’ve been reading back over interviews I did more than 25 years ago with proper banger dealers, ones who sold sub-gorillas (under £1000) and had a lot between… Continue reading James Ruppert: Aim for cheap, but not too cheap when buying second-hand

New 2022 Toyota Aygo X: crossover city car priced from £14,795

Toyota has announced pricing and spec details for the new Aygo X – a replacement for the Aygo city car that sees it morph into a crossover. The Kia Picanto rival will be available to order on December 1st, starting from £14,795 in base manual ‘Pure’ trim. That’s £875 more than today’s existing Aygo, but… Continue reading New 2022 Toyota Aygo X: crossover city car priced from £14,795

Toyota is going to make you pay to start your car with your key fob

Toyota is charging drivers for the convenience of using their key fobs to remotely start their cars. According to a report from The Drive, Toyota models 2018 or newer will need a subscription in order for the key fob to support remote start functionality. As The Drive notes, buyers are given the option to choose… Continue reading Toyota is going to make you pay to start your car with your key fob