WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration has launched a national security investigation into car and truck imports that could lead to new U.S. tariffs similar to those imposed on imported steel and aluminum in March. The national security probe under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 would investigate whether vehicle and parts… Continue reading US launches auto import probe, China says will defend interests
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Toyota to ramp up hydrogen fuel cell vehicle sales around 2020
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) on Thursday said it plans to set up a facility to mass manufacture hydrogen fuel cell stacks, a key component of fuel cell vehicles, as it seeks to ramp up production of hydrogen-powered cars and expand their usage as a zero-emission alternative to gasoline vehicles. Employees of Toyota… Continue reading Toyota to ramp up hydrogen fuel cell vehicle sales around 2020
Honda is working on affordable all-electric Fit-based car with biggest battery maker for global release
Honda is currently seen as lagging behind when it comes to electrification at this moment with very little electric vehicle efforts. But the Japanese automaker is now reportedly working on an important new global electric vehicle program in partnership with CATL, China’s biggest battery maker. Home Solar Power Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has been signing a… Continue reading Honda is working on affordable all-electric Fit-based car with biggest battery maker for global release
Israel’s defense expertise drives tech boom for autonomous cars
SHFAYIM, Israel (Reuters) – Technology that has helped Israel’s military drive tanks, guide and intercept missiles, and keep its computer systems secure is being redeployed in the development of driverless cars. FILE PHOTO: The logo Israeli driverless technology firm Mobileye is seen on the building of their offices in Jerusalem March 13, 2017. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File… Continue reading Israel’s defense expertise drives tech boom for autonomous cars
Honda invests 50 million to produce the Insight in Indiana and Ohio (USA)
Posted 05/21/2018 13: 14: 52CET GREENSBURG (UNITED STATES), May 21. (EUROPA PRESS) – Honda has invested 61.5 million dollars (52.3 million euros at the current exchange rate) at its US and Indiana plants due to the start of production of the new Insight. The Japanese firm will support the production of the Insight in its… Continue reading Honda invests 50 million to produce the Insight in Indiana and Ohio (USA)
Analysis: Are car makers ready for WLTP?
Car makers are ramping up their efforts to ensure they are ready for the roll-out of tougher new emissions tests, which must be undertaken by all new cars from 1 September. After that date, the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) will apply to all new type approvals for cars. The test is designed… Continue reading Analysis: Are car makers ready for WLTP?
Honda Cars India prepares for multiple electric mobility scenarios
The future of mobility is electric. That seems to be clear to almost every OEM. But what is not clear is how India will progress in that direction. Japanese major Honda has embarked on preparing its strategy for a future of electric mobility in India. That strategy would include plug-in, hybrid, full electric and fuel-cell… Continue reading Honda Cars India prepares for multiple electric mobility scenarios
Exclusive: Intel’s Mobileye gets self-driving tech deal for 8 million cars
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Mobileye, Intel Corp’s Israel-based autonomous driving unit, has signed a contract to supply eight million cars at a European automaker with its self-driving technologies, a company official told Reuters. A general view of a Mobileye autonomous driving test vehicle, at the Mobileye headquarters in Jerusalem, May 15, 2018. Picture taken May 15,… Continue reading Exclusive: Intel’s Mobileye gets self-driving tech deal for 8 million cars
Acura skips the touchscreen for its infotainment system
It really started with smartphones. Once we started filling our pockets with touchscreens it was only a matter of time before our fingers replaced the touchpad, mouse and stylus on almost all devices. Eventually, our digits started interacting with the infotainment systems in our cars. It makes sense, it’s easy to learn and navigate something… Continue reading Acura skips the touchscreen for its infotainment system
Honda starts production of new Insight hybrid in Indiana
Honda starts production of new Insight hybrid in Indiana Email This Page Your email was sent successfully. Close ]]> Honda announced that it began building its third-generation Insight hybrid at its factory in Indiana this week. The company first introduced a concept version of the car at the Detroit auto show in January, and showed… Continue reading Honda starts production of new Insight hybrid in Indiana