Faraday Future And Philips to Jointly Develop Health & Well-being Features in Future Vehicles
Dec 16, 2020
Faraday Future (FF), a California-based intelligent mobility ecosystem company, has announced an agreement with Philips to collaborate and showcase vehicle features that use health and wellbeing technologies. Both companies are committing to to explore the feasibility of applying Philips technologies for automotive use ... Continue reading
Lordstown Motors And U.S. Retailer Camping World Partner to Electrify Recreational Vehicles
Dec 16, 2020
Lordstown CEO, Steve Burns, and Camping World CEO, Marcus Lemonis, announced the partnership at a press conference in the U.S. Prototypes are expected by the summer of 2021 with a fully electrified RV model expected by 2022. Camping World will also supply support services for Lordstown’s electric Endurance trucks. ... Continue reading
Europcar Mobility Group Chooses NewMotion as EV Charging Partner
Dec 16, 2020
NewMotion, a European smart EV charging solutions provider, has announced a new partnership with Europcar Mobility Group, Europe’s number one vehicle rental company. NewMotion will provide Europcar with a complete ecosystem of charging solutions – from smart charge points to access to the ‘Business Hub’ platfor ... Continue reading
FCA Group Chooses NewMotion as Charging Partner For Corporate Fleet Customers in 12 Countries
Dec 16, 2020
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and NewMotion have announced a new partnership to support FCA’s business customers’ transition to electric mobility. FCA’s corporate fleet customers will receive access to NewMotion’s full charging ecosystem – from smart charging infrastructure to back office services to emergency cu ... Continue reading
2020 Ford Police Interceptor Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 16, 2020
2020 Ford Police Interceptor More than meets the eye Review By Larry Nutson - If I told you that you could save $3,500 a year in gasoline costs and still get the same performance with a vehicle that meets all your needs, what would you think? ... Continue reading
Toyota Preview Of EV Plans +VIDEO
Dec 15, 2020
Further details are to be announced in the coming months. At this stage, only a stylised silhouette and details of the platform architecture have been released.The un-named preview model will be based on Toyota’s new e-TNGA platform. ... Continue reading
Dec 15, 2020
A few Senators introduced a new EV subsidy bill: 400,000 cars at $7,000 each, per manufacturer. •You just wait to see a long list of Chinese automakers now starting to sell in the U.S. to take advantage of this U.S. taxpayer gift. ... Continue reading
Dec 15, 2020
Wrangler 4xe retains the Jeep Wrangler’s Trail Rated running gear: solid front and rear axles, full-time 4x4 two-speed transfer case, fully articulating suspension and 30 inches of water fording capability Jeep 4xe vehicles provide new levels of efficiency, performance and capability, on and off the road ... Continue reading
It's Time To Rethink The Value Of PhD
Dec 15, 2020
Distrusting the "other" doctors advice on engine fuels By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL About a century ago, the tobacco industry responded to growing health concerns by using medical doctors in their advertising to promote smoking. Executives at tobacco companies duped the public by ... Continue reading
Xpeng P7 receives Car of the Year 2021 Award in Xuanyuan Awards
Dec 14, 2020
Xpeng a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle (“Smart EV”) company, is proud to announce that its P7 super-long range sports sedan was named the Car of the Year 2021 by the Xuanyuan Awards, China’s most prestigious badge of auto quality and innovation. The Xuanyuan Awards, in their eighth edition, were presented ... Continue reading
DIRECT4 NEXT-GENERATION LEXUS SELECTRIC DRIVE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
Dec 14, 2020
Last year as part of its new global electrification strategy, Lexus debuted the futuristic LF-30 concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show, which thrilled attendees with its visionary design and imaginative technologies. The new strategy, called ‘Lexus Electrified’, targets a fundamental leap in vehicle performance, hand ... Continue reading
Ho Hum - Zoox Reveals First Look at Their Version Of Autonomous, Purpose-Built RoboTaxi +VIDEO
Dec 14, 2020
Autonomous mobility company Zoox Inc. today revealed its fully functional, electric, autonomous vehicle that is designed for dense, urban environments. ... Continue reading
Subaru EV SUV Confirmed For European Markets
Dec 14, 2020
Subaru has confirmed its upcoming pure-electric model – built a platform jointly developed with Toyota – will be offered in Europe. ... Continue reading
Tesla Competition? Six New MERCEDES−EQ To Be Launched by 2022
Dec 14, 2020
Production launch of electric EQE business sedan in 2021 - at Beijing plant soon thereafter (China)Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa plant (USA): SUV variants EQS und EQE begin in 2022Mercedes-Benz battery production network: Production start of battery systems for EQS and EQE in Untertürkheim/Hedelfingen (Germany) imminent. ... Continue reading
2020 Ford Escape Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 14, 2020
2020 Ford Escape Urban Sensual By Larry Nutson Executive Editor and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_6285) Auto Central, Chicago March 2020; It was around one year ago when, on the invite of Ford, we got an advance look at the all-new Escape. It was outdoors, under a clear sky at Greenfield Village in ... Continue reading
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