NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The refreshed 2019 Kia Optima debuted at the New York International Auto Show today. Kia’s best-selling midsize sedan was unveiled with new design cues inside and out, expanded ADAS technology, a new UVO infotainment strategy and available European-inspired red and black two-tone sport leather-trimmed seats. Additional available enhancements… Continue reading Refreshed 2019 Kia Optima Debuts At New York International Auto Show
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All-New 2019 Acura MDX A-Spec Variant Makes Surprise Debut at New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The 2019 Acura MDX A-Spec made a surprise debut today at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. Launching mid-year at Acura dealerships nationally, the MDX A-Spec will complete the introduction of A-Spec variants to Acura’s core model lineup that includes the ILX A-Spec, TLX A-Spec and the all-new… Continue reading All-New 2019 Acura MDX A-Spec Variant Makes Surprise Debut at New York International Auto Show
Nissan: All-new 2019 Nissan Altima – with Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology, new powertrains and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive – makes world debut at New York International Auto Show
The 2019 Altima goes on sale in the U.S. this fall NEW YORK – Nissan today revealed the all-new Altima, bringing excitement back to the mid-size sedan segment with expressive styling, an uplifting interior, two new powerplants, the first available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive in a Nissan sedan in the U.S. and advanced Nissan Intelligent Mobility… Continue reading Nissan: All-new 2019 Nissan Altima – with Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology, new powertrains and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive – makes world debut at New York International Auto Show
Uber Shouldn’t Even Bother With Self-Driving Cars
Last week, Uber Technologies Inc. suspended its self-driving car program after a test vehicle killed a pedestrian in Arizona. There’s an investigation into the accident. But even without the safety risks and ethical conundrums posed by autonomous cars, there are sound business reasons why Uber should fully abandon plans to develop or buy its own fleets… Continue reading Uber Shouldn’t Even Bother With Self-Driving Cars
Apple’s autonomous vehicle fleet has nearly doubled in the last two months
Apple seems to be ramping up its autonomous vehicle efforts, nearing doubling the number of vehicles in its fleet since January. The company now has 45 autonomous vehicles in California registered with the DMV, according to the Financial Times. This makes Apple’s AV fleet the second largest in the state of California, outsized only by… Continue reading Apple’s autonomous vehicle fleet has nearly doubled in the last two months
VW to build new SUV at Chattanooga plant
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about VW to build new SUV at Chattanooga plant The German automaker will invest $340 million to bring the vehicle to market Post to Facebook Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s email address. Posted! A link has been… Continue reading VW to build new SUV at Chattanooga plant
Hyundai Motor America and SiriusXM Agree To Five-Year Extension
NEW YORK, March 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — SiriusXM and Hyundai Motor America announced today an agreement that extends the ongoing relationship between the two companies for five more years. Customers buying Hyundai and Genesis brand vehicles will continue to get a three-month introductory SiriusXM All Access subscription – SiriusXM’s most expansive programming package which includes access to… Continue reading Hyundai Motor America and SiriusXM Agree To Five-Year Extension
Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 12 – March 18, 2017
Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the SEA for the week March 12, 2018 – March 18, 2018. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -AEA Membership News- The 2018 NADA AEA Member Reception is coming soon! The next… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of March 12 – March 18, 2017
BMW Vets Raise A Stunning $1 Billion For Stealth EV Startup
EVelozcity EVelozcity founders are CEO Stefan Krause, left, design chief Richard Kim, center, and technology chief Ulrich Kranz. The BMW veterans plan to create a series of all-electric vehicles built off a common “skateboard” platform that are to hit the market by 2021. In the decade since Tesla survived the startup valley of death on its mission… Continue reading BMW Vets Raise A Stunning $1 Billion For Stealth EV Startup
Electric car startup spun out of Faraday Future ‘EVelozcity’ claims to have raised $1 billion
We first revealed the existence of Evelozcity, an electric vehicle startup founded by former Faraday Future (FF) executives, a few months ago and it might already be a $1 billion company. The startup now claims to have raised ~$1 billion to bring its electric vehicles to market. Home Solar Power As we previously reported, Stefan Krause, former… Continue reading Electric car startup spun out of Faraday Future ‘EVelozcity’ claims to have raised $1 billion