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Pre-War Cars Look And Sound Awesome On The Nurburgring
Nearly every modern car hits the Nurburgring during its development before the production begins as the automakers are constantly trying…
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Arize Launches AI Bias Tracing to Pinpoint and Address Causes in ML Pipelines
Credit: Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock Concept: US-based AI technology startup Arize has launched a Bias Tracing tool to detect the root cause of…
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BMW North America names new CFO, vice president of marketing
BMW North America named Raymond Wittmann to be its next CFO and Marcus Casey to become head of marketing communications,…
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China Automotive Systems books Q1 operating and net losses
Power steering specialist China Automotive Systems said first quarter 2022 sales increased 4.7% year on year to US$136.4 million. Gross…
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Lexus LFA And Lamborghini Huracan STO Drag Race In V10 Engine Battle
Comparing modern supercars against the top-tier models from a few years ago lets us see the technical progress of these…
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Companies develop stable wireless control system for cars, moving objects in factories
NEC Corporation and Toyota Technical Development have announced the development of a stable wireless control system for cars and other…
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Skoda Afriq Debuts As Lightweight AWD Concept With Drinking Water Generator
As with the vast majority of subcompact crossovers, the Skoda Kamiq isn’t a particularly exciting car. Well, students from the…
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Lancia Announces 10-Year Plan, Three New Models; Going EV-Only In 2028
Under the ownership of Stellantis, Lancia is hoping for a brighter future with more models and an international presence. The…
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How can electric powertrains add value to other vehicle systems? | Automotive World
Intertek discusses how its ground-breaking testing services are being used to take EV powertrain technology to the next level. By…
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2024 Mercedes EQG Does Tank Turn In Official Video
Mercedes held a conference last week during which it outlined plans to push further into luxury territory by chasing higher…
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Dedrone Rolls Out Portable AI-Powered Drone Detection Unit
Credit: Mike Mareen/Shutterstock Concept: California’s startup Dedrone has unveiled DedroneRapidResponse, a portable drone detecting unit that can be instantly deployed…
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Smartphones on wheels: tech is transforming the cars of today | Automotive World
Peter O’Driscoll explores how the integrated technology experience is revolutionising travel today Despite the acceleration of tech developments, it can…
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Mastercard and Microsoft Co-Launch Enhanced Identity Solution to Tackle Digital Fraud
Credit: jijomathaidesigners/Shutterstock Concept: Mastercard has partnered with Microsoft to enhance its Digital Transaction Insights (DTI) solution with next-generation authentication and…
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Stellantis ranks even lower among supplier base
In recent months, Stellantis indicated that it expected its supply base to shoulder more of the R&D cost of making…
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Eos-12 Off-Road Camper Trailer Features Big Bed In Small Package
Planning an off-road adventure with camping in mind? Boreas Campers has a new camper trailer called Eos-12 that could suit…
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Mercedes-Maybach SL Concept Teased By Daimler’s Design Boss
Mercedes-Benz presses on in overhauling its product portfolio. In fact, one of the new models to be arriving in the…
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Chevy Corvette Z06 Video Explains Aerodynamics From Front To Back
The 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 isn’t only about the numbers or its extraordinary V8 mill. When it made its debut…
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SUVs And Trucks Still Rule US Market Despite Higher Fuel Prices
Rapid increases in gasoline prices have not changed consumer preferences when buying cars in the United States. The most recent sales…
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17 States Sue EPA For Reinstating California’s Emissions Waiver
In March 2022, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reinstated California’s emissions waiver for the Clean Air Act. The waiver…
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CV induction motors, driver-in-the-loop, global sales plunge – the week
Most EU markets suffered double-digit losses Could induction motors accelerate the electrification of CVs?, we asked this week. Changes in…
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Future Mercedes-AMG C295 goes after Taycan
Just-revealed Vision AMG previews project C295, a Taycan-fighter A newly stated emphasis on returns from high-end Mercedes-Benz Group models means…
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Best Spy Shots For The Week Of May 16
Motor1.com puts up spy shots of upcoming vehicles practically every day and sometimes more than that. If you want to stay…
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Mercedes Entry-Level Luxury Car Teased For The First Time
“The Economics of Desire” is how Mercedes named its strategy update announced this week. Some big changes are planned as…
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Nissan adds new EV, Mitsubishi unveils sibling model
The five-door, four-seat Sakura gets a 20-kilowatt-hour lithium ion battery and 47-kilowatt motor. It covers a range of 180 kilometers…
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General Motors Won’t Participate In The 2022 SEMA Show
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show has been part of the list of much-awaited motoring events in the US. Automakers…
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Ford Tells 2021 Expedition, Navigator Owners To Park Outside Over Fire Risk
Ford is recalling 39,013 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs due to a fire risk. All affected vehicles are from the…
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Mercedes will focus on high-end models in luxury-car profit race
“We will reduce complexity in many areas… that dramatically changes logistics,” with factories set up differently in different regions depending…
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VW Signs Deal To Provide MEB Electric Components To Mahindra
Volkswagen and Mahindra officially announce a new agreement signed between the two companies on May 18, which will focus on…
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Let’s change cars: Renault reveals Scénic Vision | Automotive World
Through its purpose, its sustainability strategy and the launch of the Renaulution strategic plan, Renault Group and its brands have…
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Where will VW build its new Scout EVs?
Volkswagen has announced plans to revive the Scout brand in the US – first used by International Harvester for its…
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Tokyo Motor Show rebrands again as ‘Japan All-Industry’ show
TOKYO – The troubled, ever-evolving Tokyo Motor Show will rebrand itself yet again in an attempt to breathe life, energy…
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2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 Owner’s Manual Hints At 200+ MPH Top Speed
It feels like the 2023 Corvette Z06 has been with us for years, but the captivating supercar debuted a little…
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Aggressive Next-Gen Ford Mustang Prototype Spied Cruising With Mach 1
The seventh-generation Ford Mustang is coming soon, and it will retain a V8 engine under the hood. Special packages and…
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Honda teases styling of adventure-ready Prologue electric SUV coming in 2024 and shares plan to accelerate EV sales toward 2030 | Automotive World
Honda released the first sketch previewing the design of the all-new Prologue full-electric SUV launching in 2024. The first Honda model designed…
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Gus Machado, Cuban-American dealership legend in Florida, dies at 87
Gus Machado, an auto dealership icon in Florida, has died at age 87 in Miami. Machado was well known for…
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Timeline: Carvana’s rough stretch in 2022
Online used-vehicle retailer Carvana Co., once seen as a rising star in the COVID-19 era, is facing a reckoning in…
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Mercedes-Maybach Haute Voiture Concept Previews Most Luxurious S-Class Ever
Some would argue Mercedes doesn’t have a direct rival to the likes of the Rolls-Royce Phantom and Bentley Flying Spur…
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Cybersecurity hiring levels in the automotive industry rose in April 2022
The proportion of automotive manufacturing and supply companies hiring for cybersecurity related positions rose in April 2022 compared with the…
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Tesla Shanghai production rebounding from lockdown
Production at Tesla’s Shanghai plant picked up speed in the last week after coming to a virtual standstill in April,…
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VW ID. Buzz Starts At €64,581 In Germany, Goes On Sale In The US In 2024
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is the latest and most practical electric vehicle from Wolfsburg but it is not going on…
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Mercedes EQG To Use Silicon Anode Chemistry To Boost Range
Even though Mercedes unveiled the Concept EQG back in September 2021 at the IAA Munich, the electric off-roader won’t go…
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Hefty investment co-opetition at heart of Volvo Group electrification push | Automotive World
Heavy trucks are a tough segment to decarbonise. They often operate in challenging environments and have demanding requirements on payload…
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Mercedes A-Class Facelift Spied Up Close On Video, Inside And Out
Mercedes-Benz continues the testing of the smallest member of its range. As early as last year, we’ve seen camouflaged prototypes…
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2024 Audi Q5 Spy Shots Conceal Big Update For Popular Crossover
Sometime next year, Audi will introduce the next-generation Q5 crossover. We already caught it out testing earlier this year, and…
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Next-Gen Ford Transit Custom Spied Raising The Roof In Germany
Large vans aren’t on quite the same refresh/recycle schedule as, say, SUVs. Consider the GMC Savana, which is still on…
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Hydrogen development MoU signed
Credit: Scharfsinn/Shutterstock Air Liquide, CaetanoBus and Toyota Motor Europe have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop integrated hydrogen products.…
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Why EV startups are facing a cash squeeze
Canoo is the most recent company to report a potential liquidity crunch. The company said on May 10 that it…
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Former journalist, PR veteran, Automotive News staff member Dick Plumb dies at 97
Charles R. “Dick” Plumb, who headed public relations for Rockwell International’s automotive unit for more than two decades, died peacefully…
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Lamborghini Teases LMDh Hybrid Race Car For 2024 Debut
Lamborghini will soon enter the top level of sports car racing with a brand new LMDh prototype race car which…
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2023 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Debut With Visual Upgrades
Toyota keeps the 2023 model year updates rolling with the launch of the refreshed Tundra and Tacoma. The two trucks…
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