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Keeping the Driver in Driver Assistance Systems - C. A. R.

Keeping the Driver in Driver Assistance Systems - C. A. R.

In 2020, the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) industry generated around 17.6 billion U.S. dollars globally. Between 2015 and 2020, the global ADAS market doubled in size and is expected to continue to grow, reaching nearly 32 billion USD by 2023, according to Statista Research Department1. ... Continue reading

2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Preview +VIDEO

2022 Lexus LC 500 Convertible Preview +VIDEO

Last year, the LC 500 Convertible arrived on Lexus dealer lots across the country, broadening the flagship LC family with a stunning exterior design, optimized suspension tuning and an innovative soft-top roof. The LC Convertible returns for 2022 with updated suspension tuning and a more focused color palette, featurin ... Continue reading

AutoFlight Announces latest Prosperity I Proof of Concept Full Test Flight Video

AutoFlight Announces latest Prosperity I Proof of Concept Full Test Flight Video

and includes a modified, more efficient design of Prosperity I. Image In the latest design, new optimized lifting propellers allow for a higher hover efficiency, while the two pushing propellers that were previously on either side of the air taxi have been replaced with one center propeller with twin motors to enhance ... Continue reading

A Well-Oiled Plan: Texas Start-up Brings Big Energy Innovation +VIDEO

A Well-Oiled Plan: Texas Start-up Brings Big Energy Innovation +VIDEO

Renewell Energy, a Texas-based start-up in partnership with PCDworks, as they transition abandoned oil wells into storage for renewable energy sources – something no one else has done. In this episode, Made in America speaks to Renewell Energy's co-founders Kemp Gregory and Stefan Streckfus, innovators behind the eff ... Continue reading

2022 Toyota Tundra 4X4 Platinum Crewmax 6.5 - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2022 Toyota Tundra 4X4 Platinum Crewmax 6.5 - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Pickup trucks used to be basic transportation for working folks. Now they are no longer just for working folks though. They're for everyday transportation, and they make a statement. ... Continue reading

Mid-Week Auto News Update - Prices, Sales, Auctions

Mid-Week Auto News Update - Prices, Sales, Auctions

Welcome to From the Newsroom, a roundup of news from Cox Automotive and perspectives from its analysts and experts on topics dominating the automotive industry. Wholesale used-vehicle pricing increased month over month in May, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) reported this morning, and remains ... Continue reading

Survey Finds High Fuel Prices Won’t Deter Summer Road Trips - AutoPacific

Survey Finds High Fuel Prices Won’t Deter Summer Road Trips - AutoPacific

LONG BEACH, Calif. AutoPacific recently investigated the road trip plans of drivers in the U.S., finding that nearly half of respondents (49%) plan to take a road trip/driving vacation within the next six months and another 16% are considering taking one. ... Continue reading

Honda HR-V Glows Up in Multifaceted Marketing Campaign

Honda HR-V Glows Up in Multifaceted Marketing Campaign

June 7, 2022 — TORRANCE, Calif. HR-V is first product to leverage epic Honda brand campaign Filmmaker and creator Mike Carson directs visually impactful HR-V TV spot, targeting multicultural buyers Launch campaign debuts as 2023 HR-V begins arriving at Honda dealerships Honda is introducing the all-new 2023 HR-V with ... Continue reading

The RV Industry Is A $140 Billion American-Made Industry

The RV Industry Is A $140 Billion American-Made Industry

RESTON, Va.--There is a fundamental change happening in the way Americans travel, work, and live. More and more people are choosing RVs as their preferred option for travel as they prioritize spending time in the great outdoors and embracing the freedom that comes with RVing. ... Continue reading

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) June 7, 2022

NHTSA Car and Truck Recall Summary (Official) June 7, 2022

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up May 29-June 5, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up May 29-June 5, 2022

Below are the past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets. ... Continue reading

The Chevy Off-Road Concept Storms SEMA Show

The Chevy Off-Road Concept Storms SEMA Show

LAS VEGAS – Chevrolet drives into the SEMA Show this week led by The Chevy Off-Road Concept — a concept vision of the ultimate in high-performance desert running. Conceived to demonstrate the capability of Chevy trucks and Chevrolet Performance components, The Chevy Off-Road Concept is a four-passenger off-roader t ... Continue reading

2022 Infiniti QX55 - Review by Larry Nutson

2022 Infiniti QX55 - Review by Larry Nutson

2022 Infiniti QX55-Sloping rooflines are what’s happening in the world of premium utility vehicles. And, Infiniti is right there in the mix with its all-new coupe-like QX55 Having arrived in U.S. dealers this spring, the QX55 is dramatically styled and comes standard with 20-inch wheels, all-wheel drive, a 268-HP tur ... Continue reading