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Nissan unveils IMx zero-emission concept at Tokyo Motor Show

Nissan unveils IMx zero-emission concept at Tokyo Motor Show

YOKOHAMA, Japan – The Nissan IMx, an all-electric crossover concept vehicle offering fully autonomous operation and a driving range of more than 600 kilometers, was unveiled today at the Tokyo Motor Show. The innovative concept vehicle provides a glimpse into the future of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, Nissan's approa ... Continue reading

IVECO strengthens its leadership in LNG trucks

IVECO strengthens its leadership in LNG trucks

The brand solidifies its leadership in Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) power solutions for the transport sector with the unveiling of its new Stralis NP (Natural Power) 460, the most sustainable truck ever for long-haul transport LONDON, Oct. 27, 2017 -- Further demonstrating its ability to offer a full-range of alternativ ... Continue reading

This Super-Material Could Cause an Electric Vehicle Breakthrough

This Super-Material Could Cause an Electric Vehicle Breakthrough

LONDON, October 27, 2017 -- Electric vehicle manufacturers and battery makers have long been searching for the "Holy Grail" technology that could lower the cost of batteries while also extending their range. Government research labs, venture capital, startups, and large corporations have all toyed with different ways t ... Continue reading

14th Annual Carspondent.com Active Lifestyle Vehicle Competition

14th Annual Carspondent.com Active Lifestyle Vehicle Competition

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: "Best Value Family" Dodge Durango SRT: "Luxury Family" Jeep® Compass Trailhawk: "Best Value Off-Road" Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn Southfork edition: "High Luxury Off-Road" The 14th annual Carspondent.com Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year awards competition was held in Chandler, Arizona, wher ... Continue reading

Lexus Premieres 'LS+ Concept' Flagship with Eye toward Application of Automated Driving Technologies in 2020

Lexus Premieres 'LS+ Concept' Flagship with Eye toward Application of Automated Driving Technologies in 2020

10th Anniversary of 'F' Sports Models Commemorated with Limited Editions Toyota City, Japan, Oct, 25 2017 - (JCN Newswire) - Lexus premiered to the world today its automated-driving-capable ... Continue reading

Nissan Tests Fully Autonomous Prototype Technology On Streets Of Tokyo

Nissan Tests Fully Autonomous Prototype Technology On Streets Of Tokyo

Nissan today demonstrated a prototype of its most advanced autonomous driving technology, planned for real-world use from 2020, on public roads in Tokyo. Nissan Motor Corp. tested the next-generation ProPILOT technology on a modified INFINITI Q50 sports sedan. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Electric Begins Mass-producing Auto Industry's First Crankshaft ISG System for 48V Hybrid Vehicles

Mitsubishi Electric Begins Mass-producing Auto Industry's First Crankshaft ISG System for 48V Hybrid Vehicles

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has begun mass-producing the auto industry’s first crankshaft-mounted integrated starter-generator (ISG) system for 48V hybrid vehicles, which will be mounted in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The system will be exhibited during 45th Tokyo Motor Show 2017 ... Continue reading

Rinspeed Mobility Pod System Includes Total and Versatile Use – No Waste or Obsolescence

Rinspeed Mobility Pod System Includes Total and Versatile Use – No Waste or Obsolescence

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel The Hague, October 24,2017. The Swiss think tank Rinspeed reveals a concept for a smart and clean mobility system with a clever chassis body construction. ... Continue reading

Massive Graphite Shortage Looms Over Electric Car Future

Massive Graphite Shortage Looms Over Electric Car Future

LONDON, October 23, 2017 -- Our rapidly evolving energy future - packed with electric vehicles, massive energy storage solutions and nanotechnology requires more tech-grade graphite than it does lithium and cobalt. If shortages for lithium and cobalt are looming large, shortages of graphite are even scarier. ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Review By John Heilig

Car Review: 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Review By John Heilig

the Honda Accord does a great job at its main function. It also does a great job for the person behind the wheel because of its excellent fuel economy thanks to its second generation two-motor hybrid system. We averaged 42.5 mpg in our test, and while it didn’t approach the EPA estimates, it was still impressive. Ple ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Digest Oct 16-22, 2017; CR Reliability Rankings; Teen Crash Deaths Down; Autonomous In NYC; GM Helps The Henry Ford; NAFTA; Spare Tires Gone; Recalls Of Course

Nutson's Automotive News Digest Oct 16-22, 2017; CR Reliability Rankings; Teen Crash Deaths Down; Autonomous In NYC; GM Helps The Henry Ford; NAFTA; Spare Tires Gone; Recalls Of Course

TACH's "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to "catch up" news nuggets. For More search the past 25 year's millions of pages of automotive news, automotive stories, articles, reviews, video, audio, residing in The Auto Channel Automotive News Library. ... Continue reading

2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Typically for a car in the middle of its product cycle, Ford’s popular Fusion gets a styling freshening this year. It’s so subtle that you may not notice, but given this generation of Fusion’s good looks, that’s g ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 FORD C-MAX REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 FORD C-MAX REVIEW

The C-MAX beltline has grown more aerodynamic and overall the design is more appealing than the upright boxy shape it first entered the market in. The battery pack places a limit on storage abilities, yet you’re getting more than a sedan and in some cases smaller SUVs. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM October 21, 2017

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM October 21, 2017

Auto Lab is also about the automotive industry, its history, and its culture, presenting the ideas and advice of leading college faculty, authors, and automotive practitioners in a relaxed, conversational interactive format. Listeners can hear the past 18 years of archived Auto Lab shows as simulcast on www.theautochan ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Develops Electric Race Car For World’s Most Renowned Mountain Race

Volkswagen Develops Electric Race Car For World’s Most Renowned Mountain Race

New challenge in motorsport with the technology of tomorrow: Volkswagen is developing an all-electric race car for the world’s most renowned mountain race. The all-wheel drive prototype is scheduled to be at the start of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado, USA on 24 June 2018. ... Continue reading

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