August 26, 2021 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – With a nod to nostalgia and to honor those with a passionate spirit, the Jeep® brand is adding the bold, head-turning Tuscadero exterior paint color to 2021 Jeep Wrangler models. The boisterous new Tuscadero, a deep and intense chromatic magenta, joins a lengthy lineup of vivid, special-run colors that… Continue reading @FCA: Jeep® Debuts Tuscadero Exterior Paint Color for Wrangler
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World NM: Arjuna Awardee Deepa Malik to voice personal AI assistant in MG Astor001514
MG Motor India aims to deliver a unique voice experience with a personal AI assistant in the upcoming MG Astor SUV. The British automaker announced that the voice would be powered by Paralympic athlete and Khel Ratna Awardee Dr. Deepa Malik. The MG Astor will be the first vehicle in its class to be equipped… Continue reading World NM: Arjuna Awardee Deepa Malik to voice personal AI assistant in MG Astor001514
Cruise is buying solar energy from California farmers to power its electric, self-driving fleet
Cruise, the self-driving car company under General Motors, has launched a new initiative called Farm to Fleet that will allow the company to source solar power from farms in California’s Central Valley. The San Francisco Chronicle was the first to report the news that Cruise is directly purchasing renewable energy credits from Sundale Vineyards and… Continue reading Cruise is buying solar energy from California farmers to power its electric, self-driving fleet
Nobo Technologies Selects BlackBerry for Advanced Digital Cockpit Controller in Great Wall Motors’ Haval H6S, the Next Generation of China’s Leading SUV
WATERLOO, ON and BEIJING, Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB) and Nobo Technologies (Nobo) today announced that the advanced digital cockpit controller platform developed by Nobo built on the BlackBerry QNX® Neutrino® Realtime Operating System (RTOS) and QNX® Hypervisor has now entered mass production. This leading-edge Digital Cockpit Controller (DCC) platform… Continue reading Nobo Technologies Selects BlackBerry for Advanced Digital Cockpit Controller in Great Wall Motors’ Haval H6S, the Next Generation of China’s Leading SUV
Autos & TransportationLordstown Motors new CEO focused on electric truck launchAugust 26, 2021
A Lordstown Motors sign is seen outside the Lordstown Assembly Plant in Lordstown, Ohio, U.S., June 21, 2021. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo Aug 26 (Reuters) – Lordstown Motors Corp’s (RIDE.O) new chief executive said on Thursday his focus will be on making sure the electric vehicle maker successfully rolls out its pickup truck in the face… Continue reading Autos & TransportationLordstown Motors new CEO focused on electric truck launchAugust 26, 2021
Lordstown Motors taps former Icahn exec as CEO to put its EV truck ambitions back on track
Lordstown Motors has hired Daniel A. Ninivaggi, a longtime automotive executive and former head of Carl C. Icahn’s holding company, as CEO and a board member. The appointment follows months of tumult at Lordstown, which became publicly traded via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. In June, founder and CEO Steve Burns and… Continue reading Lordstown Motors taps former Icahn exec as CEO to put its EV truck ambitions back on track
Amprius (Nanjing) HESO Anode Materials System Enables High Energy Density EV Batteries
Amprius HESO anode materials system offers unrivaled performance and enables high energy density EV batteries. HESO anodes have been extensively tested for various applications and in commercial sales since 2020. The reversible capacity of HESO anodes is 4 times of graphite anodes and the first Coulombic efficiency is as high as that of graphite. HESO also displayed cycle stability and low swell. It enables… Continue reading Amprius (Nanjing) HESO Anode Materials System Enables High Energy Density EV Batteries
Audi announces ‘Vorsprung 2030’ electrification strategy, sets 2033 expiry for ICE models
In its continued journey toward vehicle electrification, Audi has announced goals to become a sustainable, social, and technological leader by 2030. This is all part of a new corporate strategy from Audi called “Vorsprung 2030,” with the goal of accelerating the automaker’s electrified transformation originally slotted for 2026. Furthermore, Audi will continue to phase out… Continue reading Audi announces ‘Vorsprung 2030’ electrification strategy, sets 2033 expiry for ICE models
Enter to win: Become a judge at Motor Bella
The Detroit News Readers Choice Awards is back, and we want you to join us in picking the best new cars and trucks the industry has to offer. Enter now for a chance to be the belle of the ball at Motor Bella, where you and a guest will get a sneak preview of the… Continue reading Enter to win: Become a judge at Motor Bella
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO launches direct-to-car deliveries of online purchases with Car Access service003722
Martin Jahn, ŠKODA AUTO Board Member for Sales and Marketing, explains the benefits of the new service, “Thanks to Car Access, a ŠKODA car can provide a valuable service to its owner even when it is parked, while normally it wouldn’t offer any additional utility. We are expanding our range of mobility solutions to include… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO launches direct-to-car deliveries of online purchases with Car Access service003722