The recently revealed Tesla Cybertruck is running neck-and-neck in popularity with upcoming electric offerings from big-name truck brands GM and Ford, according to a survey from Autolist. The survey also included Rivian, which is similarly popular. Among people who have never owned a truck, all four brands fared roughly equally. Among current and former truck… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck loved by non-truck owners, less so by truck owners, says survey
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Argo AI: Strategy change in the commercialization of autonomous driving
The company Argo AI wants to realign its strategy regarding the commercialization of autonomous driving. That with ford and its cooperation partners Volkswagen working companies for autonomous driving, Argo AI, plans a change of commercialization orientation in autonomous driving. Princeton Argo Lidar Most industry stakeholders are committed to providing robotic taxis, which is accompanied by… Continue reading Argo AI: Strategy change in the commercialization of autonomous driving
New Mazda 2: prices and specs revealed for redesigned supermini
The Mazda 2 is being updated for 2020 to bring it into line with newer rivals, and it’s available to order now with the first examples landing in dealers. The entry level SE-L model will cost £15,795, and includes rear parking sensors, 15in alloy wheels and climate control. As well a more powerful engine, SE-L Nav models… Continue reading New Mazda 2: prices and specs revealed for redesigned supermini
Series production of Aurus luxury cars to start in Q1 2021
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MOSCOW, December 13. /TASS/. Series production of the Russian luxury car Aurus will start in the first quarter of 2021 at the Ford Sollers plant in Tatarstan, press service of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Friday.
“Series production of cars will begin in the first quarter of 2021,” the Ministry says.
The full-cycle production comprises forging facility, engine manufacturing, assembly, painting and welding shops, the Ministry added.
The engine manufacturing facility will comprise metalworking and final assembly.
“A robotic facility enables completing technically complex activities. The plant-show room concept is provided for the assembly shop of Aurus cars. Digital production technologies (digital production twin, Industrial Internet of Things, and RFID), autonomous and augmented reality technologies will be employed,” the Ministry added.
Aurus is a Russian brand of cars for senior officials. The car was designed as part of the Cortege project, which has be..
Ford recalls 547,538 Super Duty pickup trucks on post-crash fire risk
FILE PHOTO: Ford logo is pictured at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt, Germany September 10, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay (Reuters) – Ford Motor Co said on Friday it would recall 547,538 of its Ford Super Duty pickup trucks across the United States, Canada and Mexico, citing the risk of a post-crash interior fire.… Continue reading Ford recalls 547,538 Super Duty pickup trucks on post-crash fire risk
Top 10 Future Electric Pickup Trucks Worth Waiting For
The Cybertruck is just one of 10 promising electric pickup trucks coming our way. The Tesla Cybertruck and Rivian R1T may be the most hyped and anticipated upcoming electric pickup trucks, but there are several more notable electric trucks in the works. With the debut of the Cybertruck, attention is again placed upon electric pickup… Continue reading Top 10 Future Electric Pickup Trucks Worth Waiting For
Supercar maker McLaren to skip electric vehicles. Here’s why — and what it will build instead.
CLOSE Prices for the McLaren 720S Spider start at $315,000. This one cost about $411,000. (Photo: Mark Phelan) Brands from Ford to Porsche are all-in on electric vehicles, but don’t expect a battery-powered model from exotic sports car maker McLaren Automotive anytime soon. “Technology doesn’t allow for a great EV sports car today, largely because… Continue reading Supercar maker McLaren to skip electric vehicles. Here’s why — and what it will build instead.
USMCA will lead automakers to choose US: Former Ford CEO
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) could lead to automakers deciding to move production to the United States.Under the USMCA’s rules of origin, 75 percent of auto content must be produced in North America for the finished car to be considered a North American product and therefore be subject to agreement’s tariff exemptions.Current NAFTA rules stipulate that only 50 percent of a car’s value is required to be produced in North America to be subject to the agreement’s free trade protections.
Baylis Group sells part-exchange cars through Aston Barclay
Baylis Group has awarded Aston Barclay a solus remarketing contract for 2,000 cars a year Baylis is one of the largest independent Vauxhall dealer groups in the UK with eight branches across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The group is rated 126 in the Motor Trader Top 200 Dealer Groups with annual turnover of £86.4m. As… Continue reading Baylis Group sells part-exchange cars through Aston Barclay
Velodyne in China on the decline
The inventor and industry leader in Lidar, Velodyne, has to leave hair in China. Velodyne invented the lidar sensor and has been the undisputed leader in this segment so far. But there are more and more startups taking on the topic. That’s what the Californian company did Aeva Recently, a Lidarsensor in prospect, the smaller… Continue reading Velodyne in China on the decline