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Ford Licenses Hybrid Vehicle Patents from Paice, Abell Foundation

Ford Licenses Hybrid Vehicle Patents from Paice, Abell Foundation

BALTIMORE--Paice, a pioneer in hybrid electric vehicle technology, has reached an agreement to license all of its hybrid vehicle technology to Ford Motor Company. Ford ranks second in U.S. hybrid car sales, having invested billions of dollars in its electrified vehicle offerings. ... Continue reading

CES Asia 2018 to Feature Largest Vehicle Technology Exhibit to Date

CES Asia 2018 to Feature Largest Vehicle Technology Exhibit to Date

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced today that CES Asia 2018 will feature the largest vehicle technology exhibit to date with leading automakers and vehicle tech companies launching new self-driving technologies and the latest concept cars. Advances in technology are making cars safer and more connected ... Continue reading

Automotive News PACE Awards

Automotive News PACE Awards

Awards went to France's Valeo for a high-resolution laser scanner that detects road obstacles for the Audi A8, and to Magna Electronics for an artificial intelligence-based angle detection technology that lets Ford F-150 drivers back up a trailer without jackknifing. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM April 7, 2018

AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM April 7, 2018

The Longest Continuously Streaming Automotive Radio Show In the World. Auto Lab Talk Radio on New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel ... Continue reading

800HP YENKO Silverado is Now Available in 2 Wheel Drive from Chevrolet Dealerships

800HP YENKO Silverado is Now Available in 2 Wheel Drive from Chevrolet Dealerships

TOMS RIVER, N.J., April 4, 2018 -- Specialty Vehicle Engineering is pleased to announce the availability of its all-new 2018 YENKO/SC® Silverado Truck, powered by a custom built 800 HP 416 C.I.D. (6.8L) supercharged LT-1-based engine, now available in 2 wheel drive. Only 25 of these Limited Edition YENKO/SC® Trucks w ... Continue reading

Toyoda Gosei to Exhibit at Auto China 2018

Toyoda Gosei to Exhibit at Auto China 2018

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the 15th Auto China 2018, to be held at China International Exhibition Center in Beijing from April 25 to May 4. ... Continue reading

EPA/MPG: Auto Suppliers, Emission Control Companies Want Coordination by All Agencies

EPA/MPG: Auto Suppliers, Emission Control Companies Want Coordination by All Agencies

Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (https://www.mema.org/) (MEMA). “Our goal is to ensure that the U.S. is a leader in technologies that meet light-duty fuel economy and emission standards here and around the globe while providing affordable vehicles to the consumer.�?? The Automotive Technology Lea ... Continue reading

Huh?: Lexus Partners with 23andMe for "Genetic Select"

Huh?: Lexus Partners with 23andMe for "Genetic Select"

Lexus Says Finding the perfect vehicle that meets your every need was once only a fantasy, but now it’s becoming reality. ... Continue reading

US Toyota Dealers To Sell And Install Yakima Accessories

US Toyota Dealers To Sell And Install Yakima Accessories

PLANO, Texas (April 2, 2018) – Toyota owners have long relied on Yakima to carry their favorite outdoor gear. Thanks to a new partnership announced today, Toyota customers now can purchase Yakima’s vehicle racks, bike, ski and boat mounts, cargo boxes, and other cargo management accessories directly from participat ... Continue reading

Hitachi, Mitsubishi Motors and ENGIE Explore Using Electric Car Batteries as Renewable Energy Storage for Office Buildings

Hitachi, Mitsubishi Motors and ENGIE Explore Using Electric Car Batteries as Renewable Energy Storage for Office Buildings

Project launched in The Netherlands to support development of energy neutral office buildings TOKYO, Mar, 30 2018; Hitachi Europe Ltd., Mitsubishi Motors and ENGIE have demonstrated a pioneering project to explore the potential for electric vehicles to act as a means of energy storage for an office building. For this d ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS SUMMARY - April 2, 2018; Toyota; Ferrari; Polaris; Lazy Daze; Keystone; Monaco; RV Group; More

NHTSA RECALLS SUMMARY - April 2, 2018; Toyota; Ferrari; Polaris; Lazy Daze; Keystone; Monaco; RV Group; More

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

What and Whose Data Does Your Car Share and With Who?

What and Whose Data Does Your Car Share and With Who?

SAN FRANCISCO, March 29, 2018 -- Esurance recently interviewed consumers about their car's data and its use. What became obvious from these conversations was that, when it comes to connected-car technology, many drivers don't have a clear view of what data their car is sharing. ... Continue reading

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