Aston Martin Taps Lucid Motors for Electric-Vehicle Technology | Upcoming Aston Martin models will draw on electric drivetrain and battery technology developed and produced by Lucid Motors.
@astonmartin
@LucidMotors
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Focus on Design in Refreshed ’21 Jaguar XF | Jaguar’s director of interior design, Alister Whelan, says the XF and F-Pace were born using the same design philosophy, which means they preview what’s next.
@InteractiveJag
@JaguarUSA
@Jaguar
@SebastianBlanco
Jeep Be Nimble, Jeep Be Quick | With its restored V-8 punch, the ’21 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 can probably jump over the candlestick, too. The 6.4L V-8 produces 470 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque.
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@fcagroup
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@Jeep_Life
Congratulations to
@PolestarCars
for being honored as a winner of the Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems with the Polestar 2. View this vehicle & other winners on the Expo Floor at
#AutomotiveTechWeek
.
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'21 Chrysler Pacifica Reaches a UX Pinnacle | The newest grade of Chrysler’s Pacifica minivan is the ultimate in a vehicle user experience, for both driver and passengers.
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@StellantisNA
@Stellantis
#Wards10Best
Blockchain to Help Polestar Track Battery-Material Sources | Polestar and Circulor want to trace a range of raw materials, focusing on those with identified risks in environmental and/or human rights.
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@Circulor1
@blockchain
@EVBatteryTech
Lucid Motors Looks to Grow Its BEV Tech Supply Business | Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson hints at future supply activities for mass-market BEV models following his company’s deal with Aston Martin.
@LucidMotors
@astonmartin
#ElectricVehicles
Winner: Toyota Highlander Goes Big on Infotainment Screen, Tech |
Toyota’s redesigned Highlander 3-row CUV is the only vehicle this year to win both Wards 10 Best Interiors and Wards 10 Best UX honors.
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@ToyotaMotorCorp
Jeep Concept Hints at Grand Wagoneer Direction | Production Grand Wagoneer could be positioned against Luxury SUVs. The 4x4 concept has a plug-in hybrid drivetrain, seven display screens and loads of sustainable materials.
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@Jeep
2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Can Run 25 All-Electric Miles | The SUV has a 17-kWh battery pack that works with gasoline turbocharged 4-cyl. to produce 375 hp and 470 lb.-ft. of torque.
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@FiatChrysler_NA
@Jeep_Life
Lucid Air a Monstrous Lightweight | The Lucid Air lands on our 10 Best list in the first year of eligibility thanks to extraordinary on-road performance and technical innovations.
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@LucidAirMotors
#EV
#Wards_10_Best
Audi urbansphere concept | The urbansphere is an autonomous battery-electric concept designed for densely populated megacities in China that literally rolls out a red carpet for passengers.
@AudiOfficial
@Audi
Polestar BEV Brand Eyeing Up to 30 Global Markets | The new markets for the brand will include parts of the Middle East, including Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Luxembourg and Iceland will join the growing European base.
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@IAAmobility
Hyundai Tucson: Dramatic Curves, Little Touches | Daring lines, eye-catching materials and a dose of user-friendly technology add up to a Wards 10 Best Interiors win for the midsize CUV.
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@hyundaitucson_
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2021 Wards 10 Best UX Winner: Ford F-150 | This video clip highlighting the Ford F-150 was played during the November ceremony celebrating the 2021 winners.
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@Ford
With Manual Gearbox, Honda Civic Hatches a Good Time | Honda says versatile hatch comes with available 6-spd manual gearbox mated to 158-hp naturally aspirated 2.0L 4-cyl. or 1.5L turbo 4-cyl. rated at 180 hp.
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@HondaInAmerica
@Honda
Stellantis Engineers a Hurricane | The smooth power of an inline 6-cyl. comes to Stellantis in the form of an all-new 3.0L twin-turbo powerplant destined to land under the hood of everything from Jeep SUVs to Dodge muscle cars.
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@StellantisNA
2021 Wards 10 Best UX Winner: Polestar 2 | This video clip highlighting the Polestar 2 was played during the November ceremony celebrating the 2021 winners.
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#Wards10Best
#EV
2023 Cadillac Lyriq a Stunner | The Lyriq, hitting the road in July, is the Cadillac luxury brand’s first battery-electric vehicle, as it strives to go all-BEV by 2030.
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#Cadillac_Lyriq
#EV
Cadillac Celestiq a Manufacturing Masterpiece | What caught my eye is the business case built around the car, and how it’s manufactured.
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#Cadillac_Celestiq
Auto Inspire Interview: Seunghee Oh, Director, Exterior Design at Fisker | Women have been noticeably absent from the most-competitive, high-visibility jobs in exterior design. Seunghee Oh is one of the few to rise to the top.
@FiskerInc
#Automotivedesign
INDUSTRY VOICES | Why Epic Games is Doubling Down on Detroit | Automotive designers are integrating solutions such as Epic Games’ Unreal Engine into production workflows.
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@EpicGames
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@hiquone
Winner: 2020 Hyundai Sonata is Stunning UX Value | Big displays, tons of UX and ADAS features make 2020 Sonata unbeatable value proposition.
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@Hyundai_Global
Polestar 2 Finds Sweet Spot Among Bevy of Winning BEVs | The Polestar 2 doesn't have the longest EV range or the highest output, but it’s still “shockingly fast” and a blast to drive.
@PolestarCars
#Wards10Best
2021 Ram 1500 TRX Ready to Battle Raptor | Ram knows if there’s any dinosaur that can take on a Raptor, it's Tyrannosaurus Rex, aka TRX. New Hellcat-powered pickup produces 702 hp and 650 lb.-ft. of torque.
#FCA
@FiatChrysler_NA
@RamTrucks
Mercedes-AMG S63 Returns As Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Sedan | A new gasoline-electric drivetrain brings a considerable increase in reserves, making the ’23 model the most powerful S-Class yet.
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@MercedesAMG
@MercedesBenzUSA
Nissan Rolls Out New-Generation Z Sports Car | Nissan says the Z Proto will remain true to the design and style elements that have defined the sports car line for over 50 years.
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@Nissan
Lucid Air’s Dual Motors Tough to Beat
The upstart automaker’s luxury sedan continues to boast some of the best specs and real-world performance in the BEV sector, with eye-popping motor output thanks to
#Automotive
#AutomotiveTechnology
#IndustryNews
AeroMobil AM 4.0 Flying Car | “The ultimate vision is to offer millions of customers in the U.S. the ability to use a flying car,” says Patrick Hessel, AeroMobil CEO.
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#flying_car
Chrysler Unveils Airflow Concept BEV at CES 2022 | Concept integrates ADAS with intuitive AI and connected-vehicle tech to deliver up to 400 miles of range, fast-charging functionality, Chrysler says.
#CES
2022
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@StellantisNA
Jaguar's Ian Callum celebrates three wins for iPACE all-electric vehicle this morning at NY auto show: World Car of the Year, Green Car and Design of the Year.
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#NYIAS2019
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@JaguarUSA
’22 Outlander is a Huge Leap Forward for Mitsubishi | The ’22 Outlander feels like a vehicle that skipped ahead two generations. At least.
@Mitsubishi_IRL
@mitsucars
@Alliance_RNM
ADAS Features Must Be Intuitive, Magna CEO Says | “If someone has to go through the owner’s manual or a book to figure out how a feature works, it won’t be used,” Swamy Kotagiri says.
#carmbs
@MagnaInt
@cargroup
Hyundai Santa Cruz a Car? No, It’s a Sport Adventure Truck | The all-new Santa Cruz, designed in California for the North American market, combines features from cars, SUVs and pickup trucks.
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#HyundaiSantaCruz
Sienna minivan is 30 millionth U.S.–assembled Toyota, rolling off line this week in Princeton, Indiana following $1.3 billion investment and addition of 500 new jobs at plant. First Toyota, a Corolla, was produced in 1986 at NUMMI plant in California.
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@Toyota
Jeep Grand Cherokee L: It’s What’s Inside That Counts | Lavish materials and a breathtaking interior color scheme catch your eye immediately with the 10 Best-winning Jeep Grand Cherokee L, but that’s only the beginning.
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@JeepWjs
#Wards10Best
2022 Acura MDX Gallery | Beyond the mechanical bits, the redesigned ’22 MDX is a good-looking vehicle with more crimps and seams in the sheet metal and more drama at the front end below the edge of a long hood.
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@HondaInAmerica
@HondaMfgOhio
@Honda
Ford Harnesses 500 HP for Tech-Rich Dark Horse Mustang | Mustang chief engineer Laurie Transou says the Dark Horse embodies the pony car’s three basic elements: heritage-conscious exterior styling, performance and fun.
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@FordMustang
@FordPerformance
Congrats to
@Stellantis
for winning a Wards 10 Best Interiors Award with the
@Jeep
Grand Cherokee L. Get to know the Jeep and other award winning vehicles on the Expo Floor today & tomorrow during
#AutomotiveTechWeek
.
Honda Unveils ’23 Civic Type R, ‘Ultimate Halo Vehicle’ | The redesigned Civic Type R recently set a track record for a front-wheel-drive production car at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan, according to Honda.
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@Honda_Civic
@0913_n
Test Drive | 2020 Ford F-Series Super Duty Stakes Best-in-Class Claims | Refreshed Super Duty resets bar for towing, hauling and technological sophistication.
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@FordTrucks
2023 Cadillac Lyriq | Cadillac's first battery-electric vehicle is oozing with style inside and out, with attention-to-detail aplenty, helping it stand out from the competitive set.
@Cadillac
#CadillacLyriq
#EV
Continental Says Long-Range Lidar Key to AV Evolution | Continental is calling its long-range lidar the “final piece of the puzzle” in helping autonomous vehicles navigate complex environments.
@ContiAutomotive
@ContiPressUSA
@AEyeInc
@SebastianBlanco
Wards 10 Best Interiors Winner: Value-Priced Hyundai Venue Packed With Perks |
Our lowest-priced winner features surprising technology, CUV functionality – and a color palette that reminds us of a comfortable pair of jeans.
@Hyundai
#Wards10Best
Infiniti Takes Wraps Off QX55 Luxury CUV | Available in Luxe, Essential and Sensory grades, the 2022-model-year QX55 arrives in the U.S. and Canada in spring 2021, with other key markets to follow shortly after.
@INFINITIUSA
@INFINITIMotor
Magna Out Front at CES With New Fascia Panel | Magna describes the Mezzo Panel as a “large-format lens” that integrates lighting technologies, sensors and cameras using in-mold film.
@MagnaInt
@CES