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Maps Off the Beaten Path: Telenav®, Ford Navigation Tech Keeps Routing

Maps Off the Beaten Path: Telenav®, Ford Navigation Tech Keeps Routing

As the all-new F-150 pickup and Bronco two- and four-door 4x4 rugged SUVs take customers on ever more extreme adventures, Ford and Telenav are helping ensure their connected navigation technologies continue working on far-off adventures unlike smartphone mapping apps that cease to work outside cellular range. That is b ... Continue reading

Mobileye and WILLER Partner on Self-Driving Mobility Solutions for Japan, Southeast Asia

Mobileye and WILLER Partner on Self-Driving Mobility Solutions for Japan, Southeast Asia

Japan, Taiwan and the Southeast Asian region, today announced a strategic collaboration to launch an autonomous robotaxi service in Japan and markets across Southeast Asia, including Taiwan. Beginning in Japan, the companies will collaborate on the testing and deployment of autonomous transportation solutions based on ... Continue reading

AutoPacific Survey: Dash Camera Tops List of Features Wanted by Future Vehicle Buyers

AutoPacific Survey: Dash Camera Tops List of Features Wanted by Future Vehicle Buyers

What features do consumers want in their next new vehicle? AutoPacific has been surveying demand for features since 1994 through our annual Future Attribute Demand Study (FADS) and recently surveyed its proprietary VehicleVoice panel to gain some insights into a few new features making their way into vehicles. AutoPaci ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - July 19-25, 2020

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up - July 19-25, 2020

Important, Concise or pithy automotive news, opinion and back stories in expertly crafted easy to digest news nuggets. ... Continue reading

World Motorsports Inc. Launches New Website

World Motorsports Inc. Launches New Website

World Motorsports Inc., a boutique automotive shop in Los Angeles, launched their new website, https://world-motorsports.com/, at 1 PM PST. The site highlights their performance upgrade packages for luxury cars and their world-class wind tunnel dynamometer. ... Continue reading

Meet the S-Class DIGITAL Preview

Meet the S-Class DIGITAL Preview

The second edition of the “Meet the S-Class DIGITAL” special provides information on the technical innovations of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class ahead of its world premiere in September. The ground-breaking technology in the luxury saloon sets new standards in safety and comfort and makes driving easier thanks to in ... Continue reading

New MIT Research Suggests Widespread Autonomous Driving at Least a Decade Away - Truck Drivers Will Still Be Needed (Even If They Are Not Driving)

New MIT Research Suggests Widespread Autonomous Driving at Least a Decade Away - Truck Drivers Will Still Be Needed (Even If They Are Not Driving)

The MIT Task Force on the Work of the Future has released a new research brief examining the future of autonomous vehicles. The brief is part of a series of subject-specific research projects by MIT faculty that will help frame national discussion and policies about work, technology, and how we can create greater share ... Continue reading

2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Same Price, More Stuff

2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Same Price, More Stuff

Corvette Stingray retains carryover pricing – the same as the introductory model – with MSRP starting at $59,995 for the coupe and $67,495 for the convertible. ... Continue reading

BMW The Ultimate Driving Connection

BMW The Ultimate Driving Connection

“Digital technologies belong to the core of BMW – because hardware and software are of equal importance for premium cars. ... Continue reading

In-Car Technology Determines Initial Quality Ratings - See Top 26 Vehicles

In-Car Technology Determines Initial Quality Ratings - See Top 26 Vehicles

The J.D. Power 2020 Initial Quality Study takes an updated look at the problems owners are having with their new vehicles, including those related to new technologies. The iconic study, redesigned this year, measures components that fail and features that are difficult to use, hard to understand or don’t work the way ... Continue reading

All-New 2021 TLX Advances Acura's Commitment to Safety Performance

All-New 2021 TLX Advances Acura's Commitment to Safety Performance

Acura's "Safety Through Innovation" approach to enhancing safety performance with the introduction of a world's first passenger front airbag designed to address the issue of severe brain trauma commonly associated with angled frontal collisions. A new video, released by Acura today, highlights the new airbag and other ... Continue reading

J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study Ranks Hyundai Tucson and Veloster Tops in their Segments + Complete Ratings Index

J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study Ranks Hyundai Tucson and Veloster Tops in their Segments + Complete Ratings Index

The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) ranked Hyundai Tucson as the best compact SUV in initial quality today. The Hyundai Veloster also earned the top score in the compact sporty car vehicle segment. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Digest - Week Ending June 21, 2020

Nutson's Auto News Digest - Week Ending June 21, 2020

This Week's Auto News: Mahindra Does Too Look Like A Jeep; NHTSA Autonomous Vehicles Group; New Models Virtually Revealed; BP Devalues Reserves; New Bronco Reveal Moved To July 13; GM Happy Facing; SUV Walker Killer (Maybe Install Cow Catchers?); UK Green Perks; Lyft Wants You To Pay For EV Implementatioin; New AAA Car ... Continue reading

Breakthrough Aftermarket Testing Demonstrates ADAS Compliance of Aftermarket-Modified Vehicles

Breakthrough Aftermarket Testing Demonstrates ADAS Compliance of Aftermarket-Modified Vehicles

Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), along with several industry-leading automotive aftermarket companies, ADAS technology service providers and test facilities, have successfully completed ADAS testing of an aftermarket-modified 2020 model year pickup truck proving that it meets all functional and regulatory ... Continue reading

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