World’s first long-range radar launched in 1999 System from Continental used to regulate adaptive cruise control The first generation of the long-range radar went into production in 1999 in the Mercedes S-Class. Frankfurt am Main, Germany, November 7, 2019. Automated driving is coming – and with it ever more powerful systems that enable cars to… Continue reading High-tech Solution for Anticipatory Driving: 20 Years of Continental Long-range Radar in Series Production
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Tesla teases some of first Model 3 made-in-China, Model Y rumored to be at Gigafactory 3
Tesla has teased some of the first Model 3 made-in-China vehicles in a few images and a Model Y prototype has been rumored to be spotted at Gigafactory 3. During its earnings last month, the automaker confirmed that it has produced full vehicles at the new factory as part of its trial production: We are already producing… Continue reading Tesla teases some of first Model 3 made-in-China, Model Y rumored to be at Gigafactory 3
Ford may consider making branded pickups in China if cities open more
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co (F.N) will consider building Ford-branded pickup trucks in China if restrictions on driving pickups in cities are relaxed and it could also roll out customized models at that time, a senior company official said. Visitors look at a Ford F-150 pickup displayed at the China International Import Fair (CIIE)… Continue reading Ford may consider making branded pickups in China if cities open more
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Restyles Mirage and Attrage Compact Models
TOKYO, Nov 7, 2019 – (JCN Newswire) – MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) is to launch facelifted and updated Mirage(1) hatchback and Attrage(2) sedan models, both global compact cars, in Thailand on November 18, 2019. Both models will feature sharp and dynamic exterior designs that embody the Mitsubishi-ness that identifies the company’s compact cars. Mirage and… Continue reading MITSUBISHI MOTORS Restyles Mirage and Attrage Compact Models
Ford to use actor Idris Elba’s UK factory experience to market ‘Mustang-inspired’ EV – Automotive News Europe
Ford Motor, which has been using Bryan Cranston as its celebrity spokesman, is adding another star to its marketing mix. The automaker on Monday announced that actor Idris Elba will serve as “creative partner” to help launch an all-electric Mustang-inspired crossover, which will be revealed Nov. 17 in conjunction with the Los Angeles Auto Show.… Continue reading Ford to use actor Idris Elba’s UK factory experience to market ‘Mustang-inspired’ EV – Automotive News Europe
Ultimate Dana 60™ Axles Now Available Without Brackets, Designed to Fit Any Application
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) announced today that it will be offering Ultimate Dana 60 Bracketless™ axles, which remove the mounting brackets, allowing for smoother installation into virtually any application. End users will now be able to add the proper mounting brackets they choose. The axles otherwise include all the… Continue reading Ultimate Dana 60™ Axles Now Available Without Brackets, Designed to Fit Any Application
Lucid Motors gets site plan approval, begins hiring for Arizona plant – Phoenix Business Journal
Oct 10, 2019, 2:42pm MST Lucid Motors USA Inc., the Menlo Park, California-based electric car startup looking to compete with Tesla Inc., has submitted a site plan and started hiring for its planned $700 million auto manufacturing facility in Casa Grande. The Casa Grande Planning and Zoning Commission approved Lucid’s major site plan and conditional-use… Continue reading Lucid Motors gets site plan approval, begins hiring for Arizona plant – Phoenix Business Journal
Why James Dyson couldn’t keep his electric car dream alive – Automotive News
The reason it was even conceivable for Dyson Ltd. to make an electric car may also have been why its project was doomed to fail: They’re simply too easy to make. The British company, best known for its expensive vacuum cleaners, has now abandoned its $2.5 billion plan to branch out and take on the… Continue reading Why James Dyson couldn’t keep his electric car dream alive – Automotive News
Elon Musk will reveal Tesla’s ‘Cybertruck’ all-electric pickup on Nov. 21
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that the company will unveil its all-electric “cybertruck” November 21 in Los Angeles near the serial entrepreneur’s other company, SpaceX. The date just so happens to coincide with the LA Auto Show. However, this is a Tesla event and not associated with the auto show in downtown Los Angeles.… Continue reading Elon Musk will reveal Tesla’s ‘Cybertruck’ all-electric pickup on Nov. 21
Tesla Cybertruck pickup: What to expect — podcast
The Tesla Cybertruck pickup has an official release date now, and we take a look at what to expect on November 21 at the unveiling in this special episode of the Electrek Podcast. Support our show! https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/11/Electrek-11-06-2019.mp3 It’s likely one of the most anticipated electric vehicles of the year. Pickup trucks represent a massive segment… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck pickup: What to expect — podcast