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 Truck an Attainable Overlander
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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?
Ohio State Takes First-Year Honors in EcoCAR Mobility Challenge
Virginia Tech & University of Alabama teams sit second & third in four-year competition…
Lexus RX & RXL Updated for 2020
The pioneer of the luxury crossover segment is receiving updates inside and out for the 2020 model year. The new, three-row Lexus RX and RXL models will feature improved driving dynamics, an updated Lexus Multimedia System, additional standard safety features and elevated styling that bring a new sophistication to the RX lineup. All 2020 Lexus… Continue reading Lexus RX & RXL Updated for 2020
Ford Honors AAM at 21st Annual World Excellence Awards
Axle maker recognized as a top-performing global supplier…
Audi First Carmaker to Join Global Electronics Manufacturing Association
SEMI membership will help address automotive technology issues …
Reinvention of Steel Could Make Car Bodies 30-Percent Lighter
Imagine the weight of 24 elephants bearing down on a tiny spot the size a postage stamp. That’s how much pressure Nippon Steel Corp.’s strongest metal can withstand…
JD Power: Car Sales Slow but Average Prices Break Records
Retail sales are projected to reach 1,226,800 units, a 3.1-percent decrease compared with May 2018…
Gas Prices Continue to Decline Despite Stock Deficit
Gas prices are as much as $0.06 cheaper in some states across the country this week, which has pushed the national gas price average a penny cheaper to $2.85…
How Ford Designers Across the Globe Gather in the Same Room Without Leaving Their Countries
A designer from Shanghai, China, and another from Dearborn, Michigan, together step into a virtual design space to make changes to a global vehicle design. Both walk around a 3D model, review it and make changes on the fly. Once finished, the two remove their VR headsets and return to their separate workspaces-thousands of miles… Continue reading How Ford Designers Across the Globe Gather in the Same Room Without Leaving Their Countries
Manufacturing Leaders Forecast Economic Growth
Expectations for the remainder of the year continue to be positive in the manufacturing sector…
Auto Tariffs Delayed Six Months; Certain Steel & Aluminum Tariffs Suspended
President Donald Trump on Friday announced a delay in imposing tariffs on imported vehicles and parts from the European Union…
China Retaliates with Tariffs on $60 Billion in U.S. Goods
China will hike tariffs on roughly $60 billion in U.S. imports, a retaliation against the Trump administration’s decision to increase duties on shipments of Chinese goods to America…
Report: Florida Moves Closer to Texting Ban
Florida lawmakers have agreed to a proposal that would make texting while driving a primary instead of a secondary offense in the state…