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Michelin, GM Take the Air Out of Passenger Vehicle Tires

Michelin and General Motors presented a new generation of airless wheel and tire technology for passenger vehicles-the MICHELIN Uptis prototype (Unique Puncture-proof Tire System)-at the Movin’On Summit for sustainable mobility. The companies also announced a joint research agreement under which they intend to validate the prototype, with the goal of introducing Uptis on passenger models… Continue reading Michelin, GM Take the Air Out of Passenger Vehicle Tires

Too Hot to Handle?

Kia Motors America unveiled its vision of the future of electric vehicles and it’s hot. And spicy. The HabaNiro concept is a fully electric, all-wheel drive, four-seat design with an All Electric Range (AER) of more than 300 miles, level-five autonomous mode, butterfly wing doors and more advanced tech than what helped land men on… Continue reading Too Hot to Handle?

Nissan Project Trucks Head to the Hills

Nissan recently showcased two special project vehicle builds featuring a long list of aftermarket upgrades during Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, Arizona. One of the projects, a Nissan Titan called the Ultimate Parks TITAN, is a purpose-built park support vehicle that will be donated to the Grand Canyon Conservancy through the carmaker’s partnership with the… Continue reading Nissan Project Trucks Head to the Hills