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PPG Color of the Year is a ‘Moody’ Hue

PPG paint brand’s 2020 Color of the Year is Chinese Porcelain, described as a blend of cobalt and moody ink blue “that imparts calmness and restful sleep while also offering the spirit of hopefulness…”

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Nissan Project Truck an Attainable Overlander

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

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?

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

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