Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture formed between the two Japanese industrial giants last year, has revealed the name of its new electric vehicle brand and has given a prototype its debut at CES in Las Vegas. The EV brand, which will be named ‘Afeela’, was detailed on stage by Sony Honda Mobility chief executive Yasuhide Mizuno, who said it represented… Continue reading Sony Honda JV reveals Afeela electric sedan at CES
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Ford sales dip in 4th quarter 2022 as F-Series maintains truck dominance
Ford Motor Co. reported Thursday a decrease in U.S. sales for the final three months of 2022 and for the overall year, compared with 2021 — including F-Series truck sales. Still, the Dearborn automaker maintained its truck dominance against the Chevy Silverado and Ram built by Stellantis, which is notable because massive truck profits fund… Continue reading Ford sales dip in 4th quarter 2022 as F-Series maintains truck dominance
EVs dominate, but gasoline engines still play a role in Free Press vehicles of the year
Electric vehicles dominated new vehicle introductions in this year, but the internal combustion engine will be around for years, and it still powers some exceptional vehicles. That came home to me as I evaluated finalists for both the Free Press and North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards. Automakers have shifted… Continue reading EVs dominate, but gasoline engines still play a role in Free Press vehicles of the year
Ford Sales Dipped in 2022, but Electric Vehicle Deliveries Surged
Ford Motor reported Thursday that its new-vehicle sales fell 2 percent in 2022 as shortages of computer chips and other supply disruptions slowed its production of trucks and sport utility vehicles. The automaker said it sold 1.85 million cars and light trucks in the United States last year, as well as 13,539 heavy trucks. Ford’s… Continue reading Ford Sales Dipped in 2022, but Electric Vehicle Deliveries Surged
New Android Auto features give car display a user design makeover
Google is rolling out new Android Auto features Thursday that make it easier for drivers to navigate, play podcasts and music, and communicate while on the go. The new user experience design update, which was first previewed in May during Google’s I/O event, features a split screen layout that displays directions, music and texts —… Continue reading New Android Auto features give car display a user design makeover
Auto heavyweights Andretti, GM team up to race on Formula 1’s global stage
Two icons of the U.S. auto world, Andretti Global and General Motors Co.’s Cadillac, are teaming up to race in the world’s most prestigious, open-wheel, motor-racing series, Formula 1. The bombshell news Thursday came as Formula 1 and Cadillac are making major pushes in new markets, and dovetails with retired race-car driver Michael Andretti’s ambitions… Continue reading Auto heavyweights Andretti, GM team up to race on Formula 1’s global stage
Ford closes 2022 as No. 2 EV maker as sales slip 2.2%
Ford Motor Co.’s U.S. sales slipped 2.2% year-over-year in 2022, amid the auto industry’s worst sales showing in a decade. The Dearborn automaker reported 1,864,464 sales for the year, down from 1,905,955 in 2021. For December, Ford’s sales of 179,279 vehicles were up 3.2% year-over-year. Meanwhile, Ford’s market share inched up 0.7 percentage points last… Continue reading Ford closes 2022 as No. 2 EV maker as sales slip 2.2%
El nuevo Honda Accord 2023 llega a los concesionarios Honda este mes como el último sedán mediano de referencia
El nuevo Accord viene con un diseño más elegante y un sistema híbrido deportivo más avanzado Los modelos Accord híbridos representarán alrededor del 50 % de las ventas anuales del Accord como un paso clave en la estrategia de electrificación de Honda Entre las características modernas y de alta tecnología en el interior se encuentra la… Continue reading El nuevo Honda Accord 2023 llega a los concesionarios Honda este mes como el último sedán mediano de referencia
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LAS VEGAS, Jan 5 (Reuters) – What started out as a novelty offered by Elon Musk to Tesla (TSLA.O) owners has turned into table stakes in the next generation of electric vehicles. Automakers from Sony Honda to Hyundai are introducing ways at the CES 2023 technology trade show this week to reshape the in-car entertainment… Continue reading Untitled
Sony showcases its first EV brand Afeela ahead of CES 2023
CES 2023 Joint venture with Honda offers Level 3 self-driving, full in-car entertainment Sony Honda Mobility CEO Yasuhide Mizuno at the Afeela reveal: “We want to think outside of the box to revisit the underlying philosophy of vehicle design.” (Photo by Natsumi Kawasaki) NATSUMI KAWASAKI and SAYUMI TAKE, Nikkei staff writersJanuary 5, 2023 15:24 JSTUpdated on January… Continue reading Sony showcases its first EV brand Afeela ahead of CES 2023