2020 Ford Explorer Review By Larry Nutson
2020 Ford Explorer Roomy, rear-drive, plus a new hybrid By Larry Nutson Executive Producer and Bureau Chief Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_6026) Ford has done it again and completely revamped the Explorer. It still looks very much like an Explorer. ... Continue reading
Sony's efforts in the area of mobility – such as pursuing safety, reliability, comfort and entertainment – are being positioned as a new initiative, named "VISION-S." The first prototype vehicle to result from "VISION-S" will be showcased at the Sony booth. This prototype incorporates Sony's imaging and sensing tec ... Continue reading
Louisville, KY May 2, 2019; It is with great sadness and tears that I am reporting that Henny Hemmes, our friend, collegue, mentor, teacher and creative partner has passed away. Henny was always more than a journalist to all of us here at The Auto Channel, she was a real hero...a pioneer in women's rights who used her ... Continue reading
January 2, 2020 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA is using CES 2020 in Las Vegas to demonstrate the company’s newest technologies related to electrification, Uconnect user experience (UX) and connectivity in a visual and physical array, honoring and building on the company’s history and tradition of innovation. ... Continue reading
Average New Auto Loan Interest Rate Hits 22-Month Low in December, According to Edmunds
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 3, 2020 -- The car shopping experts at Edmunds say the average interest rate for a new vehicle loan fell for the third month in a row in December, dropping to its lowest point since February 2018. ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, British Columbia and WATERLOO, Ontario, Jan. 3, 2020 -- Damon Motorcycles announced today that its CoPilot™ advanced warning system will be powered by BlackBerry QNX technology across its entire line-up of advanced electric motorcycles. ... Continue reading
Genesis Reports Record 2019 Year-End Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 3, 2020 -- Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 2,225 units in December 2019, a 262 percent increase compared with the prior year. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports December 2019 and Total Year Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 3, 2020 -- Hyundai Motor America reported total December sales of 64,720 units, a slight 1% decrease in comparison with December 2018. ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Jan. 3, 2020 -- Drew Technologies, Inc., an Opus IVS division company, acquired US-based AutoEnginuity, LLC for a purchase price of approximately USD 20 million (approximately SEK 187 million) on a cash-free and debt-free basis. ... Continue reading
Smart Eye Integrates the Future in Today's Cars Through Eye Tracking and AI at CES® 2020
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 3, 2020 -- Smart Eye AB , the market leader in Driver Monitoring Systems, is showcasing artificial intelligence technologies to provide the next level in automotive safety and convenience at CES® 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. With 20 years of experience, 56 design wins and six car models on the road, S ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America Reports December 2019, Year-End Sales
PLANO, Texas, Jan. 3, 2020 -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported December 2019 sales of 207,373 vehicles, a decrease of 6.1 percent on a volume basis and down 2.4 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus December 2018. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Brazilian Electric Vehicles Market, Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. With about 1,000 BEVs and PHEVs in Operation as of 2018, PHEVs are Expected to Lead Market Growth in 2019 The study analyzes and provides growth forecasts for 2025 for the Brazilian electric ve ... Continue reading
Chinese Auto Brand New Baojun Takes the Lead in Integrating 5G Mobile Phone Technology Into Cars
SHENZHEN, China--With the deep integration of “Internet+” into various industries, the new generation of communication technology represented by 5G has become a prime target for the automotive industry. Chinese automobile enterprises are also actively deploying 5G technology in the field of intelligent connected ve ... Continue reading
FCA US Reports Fourth-quarter and Full-year 2019 Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3, 2020 -- Ram brand reports record fourth-quarter and full-year sales Jeep® Wrangler achieves record fourth-quarter sales of more than 52,012 vehicles Jeep Grand Cherokee notches record full-year sales of 242,969 vehicles Dodge Charger reports record fourth-quarter and full-year sales FCA US ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Powertrain Sensor Market by Sensor Type for ICE Vehicle (Position, Pressure, Speed, Temperature), Sensor Type for EV (Position, Temperature, Current, Voltage), Propulsion, Powertrain Subsystem, Vehicle Type, EV Type, and Region - Global Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's of ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces December Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2020 -- Kia Motors America today announced December sales of 51,229 units, an 8-percent increase over the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Porsche Posts Record U.S. Retail Sales in 2019
ATLANTA, Jan. 3, 2020 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of the Porsche 911, 718 Boxster and Cayman, Macan, Cayenne, Panamera and Taycan model lines, today announced December retail sales rose 15.8 percent from a year ago to 4,733 vehicles. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Strategic Analysis of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Ecosystem in Germany, 2018 - 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. BEVs and PHEVs are Expected to Grow from 72,014 Unit Sales in 2018 to 880,017 Unit Sales in 2025 at a CAGR of about 43% during 2018-2025 The study gives a detailed ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Announces December 2019 Sales; Sets Eleventh Consecutive Annual Sales Record
CAMDEN, N.J., Jan. 3, 2020 -- Subaru sets a new all-time sales record of 700,117 vehicles; up 3 percent over 2018 Record month and year for Ascent – first month over 8,000 units and 81,958 CY sales Best-ever year for Forester – all-time record of 180,179 CY sales 77 Consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters ... Continue reading
Aiqudo Voice Platform To Power Digital Experience in BYTON’S Electric Vehicles
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail BYTON cabin with Aiqudo (Photo: Business Wire) BYTON cabin with Aiqudo (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail CAMPBELL, Calif.--Aiqudo, a voice technology pioneer, announced ahead of CES 2020 a partnership with premium electric vehicl ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2020 -- BYTON, the premium electric vehicle manufacturer announced a wide range of partnerships which will enliven the user experience, centered on a 48-inch display, the BYTON Stage. ... Continue reading
- The world's most sustainable vehicle unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show 2020, pricing details revealed: full purchase option starting at $37,499 (U.S.) MSRP – $29,999 after U.S. tax credit; flexible lease starting at $379 (U.S.) per month with all maintenance and service included - Worldwide manufacturing strate ... Continue reading
ACCESS and BYTON Driving In-Vehicle-Infotainment forward at CES 2020
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ACCESS and BYTON Driving In-Vehicle-Infotainment forward at CES 2020 (Photo: Business Wire) ACCESS and BYTON Driving In-Vehicle-Infotainment forward at CES 2020 (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail LAS VEGAS--ACCESS Europe GmbH anno ... Continue reading
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Ambarella unveils CV22FS and CV2FS automotive camera chips for ADAS applications during CES 2020 with endorsements from partners HELLA Aglaia and ZF. (Graphic: Business Wire) Ambarella unveils CV22FS and CV2FS automotive camera chips for ADAS applications during CES 2020 with endorseme ... Continue reading
Cepton to Showcase Award-Winning Lidar Solutions and Multimarket Collaborations at CES 2020
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Cepton Technologies Inc., a CES 2020 Innovation Awards Honoree, will be exhibiting at CES 2020 at Westgate booth # 2501 to demonstrate its state-of-the-art lidar solutions that are enabling advanced autonomy, safety and intelligent perception across a range of markets. During this event, Cepton will s ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Electric Scooter Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The future of the electric scooter market looks promising with opportunities in the retro, standing, and folding scooter markets. ... Continue reading
Foresight Announces Major New Technological Features for QuadSight® Vision System
NESS ZIONA, Israel--Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: FRSX), an innovator in automotive vision, announced today that the Company has developed significant advanced features for its four-camera QuadSight® vision system. ... Continue reading
PDF PDF Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor Company today reported its fourth quarter 2019 U.S. sales results. Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release. ... Continue reading
Garmin® debuts the new dual-lens Dash Cam Tandem
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Introducing the dual-lens Garmin Dash Cam Tandem. (Photo: Business Wire) Introducing the dual-lens Garmin Dash Cam Tandem. ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--CES 2020- Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced its EV Plus+ Solutions, a new audio and communications solutions bundle designed specifically for the fast growing elec ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--CES 2020 - HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today launched the HARMAN ExP Integrated Solution Suite, which creates comprehensive connected driving solutions by bundling core technologies into ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--CES 2020– HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today launched the HARMAN Ignite Marketplace, an extensive network of cloud-based applications and services available on the HARMAN Ignite Cloud Pl ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--HELLA, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers for radar, lighting, and electronic systems, and Oculii, a pioneer in advanced software solutions for radar technology, have established a strategic partnership to deliver high performance radar sensing and perception solutions for Level 2/3 ADAS and Aut ... Continue reading
--Keysight Technologies, Inc. : What: Keysight’s customers are transforming transportation with innovations such as Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communications, Internet-of-Things (IoT) and 5G. Constant connectivity, dozens of IoT sensors, complex communications on and off the vehicle, and ultra-precision timing are a ... Continue reading
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Ouster OS0, OS1, and OS2 lidar sensors (Photo: Business Wire) Ouster OS0, OS1, and OS2 lidar sensors (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Ouster OS0, OS1, and OS2 lidar sensors mounted on Ouster mapping vehicle (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnai ... Continue reading
Telenav and Amazon Make Alexa Voice-First Navigation Available to Drivers
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Telenav®, Inc. , a leading provider of connected-car and location-based services, announced it has extended its work with Amazon to offer voice-first navigation through Alexa, providing drivers the convenience of hands-free, intelligent navigation – even in places where reception is poor or none ... Continue reading
Baraja Unveils Next Generation LiDAR Sensing Platform With Interference Immunity
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Baraja LiDAR (Photo: Business Wire) Baraja LiDAR (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail LAS VEGAS--At CES 2020, Baraja, developer of Spectrum-Scan™ LiDAR, is unveiling its next-generation sensing platform with inherent interference ... Continue reading
Car Mate: First Exhibition of 360° Dashboard Camera at CES 2020
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail A 360° driving image from the d’Action 360 S. (Photo: Business Wire) A 360° driving image from the d’Action 360 S. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The drive mode for the d’Action 360 S. (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail The action ... Continue reading
Echodyne Introduces Breakthrough Imaging Radar That Brings Cognitive Sensing to Autonomous Vehicles
LAS VEGAS--Echodyne, the high-performance radar platform company for the Autonomous Age, announces a breakthrough imaging radar for autonomous vehicles. EchoDrive is built on proven MESA® technology and offers a new type of sensor functionality that significantly enhances machine perception. ... Continue reading
Innovusion to Release a New LiDAR System More Advanced Than Human Sight, “Falcon”
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Innovusion Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design and development of long-range image-grade LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) systems for vehicle safety applications. Following the success of its predecessors, “Cheetah” and “Jaguar,” Innovusion will be unveiling the most advanced LiDAR sy ... Continue reading
Insight LiDAR Announces Highest Resolution FMCW LiDAR for Autonomous Vehicles
LAS VEGAS--Insight LiDAR announced the demonstration of Digital Coherent LiDAR™, an ultra-high resolution, long-range LiDAR sensor targeted at the emerging autonomous vehicle (AV) market. Insight’s unique sensor combines a number of critical technologies to deliver a low-cost, chip-scale LiDAR that not only has the ... Continue reading
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Lot 1397—2003 Saleen S7: Just one of 78 vehicles built, this car has been autographed by Steve Saleen. This Saleen S7 can reach 224+ mph, making it "…a very fast car that is fun to drive and never fails to draw admiring looks everywhere it goes." (Photo: Proxibid and Barrett-Jackso ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2020 -- WHO: Linksys returns to the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in collaboration with Origin Wireless, the leader in Wireless AI sensing technology, to showcase new healthcare and security enhancements through in-car motion recognition, breathing and sleep tracking, and fall detection s ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation today unveiled the company’s new in-vehicle infotainment demonstration platform, the FLEXConnect.MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service). Working with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, Mitsubishi Electric developed FLEXConnect.MaaS, a high performance, ... Continue reading
Speakerless Immersive Sound: Continental and Sennheiser Revolutionize Vehicle Audio
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Continental and Sennheiser revolutionize vehicle audio together. (Photo: Business Wire) Continental and Sennheiser revolutionize vehicle audio together. ... Continue reading
KARLSRUHE, Germany--Cinemo, a global leader in high performance and automotive grade multimedia playback, streaming, media management, connectivity and cloud middleware, have announced that Cinemo Web Browser Pro™, a dedicated Chromium based web browser embedded integration for automotive, will be featured at CES2020 ... Continue reading
AllGo partners with Access Europe for its Next Gen Media Engine for Autonomous Cars
LAS VEGAS--AllGo is excited to announce its partnership with Access Europe in bringing premium content to the car through the integration of Access Twine™ for Car system with AllGo NextGen RACE Media Engine. As cars are becoming more connected and autonomous, there is a need to consume online media content in the car ... Continue reading
Automotive Adaptive Cruise Control Market Analysis & Trends, 2019-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--The "Automotive Adaptive Cruise Control Market Size, Share, Outlook and Growth Opportunities 2019-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Automotive Adaptive Cruise Control strategic analysis research is a comprehensive market analysis of the Automotive Adaptive Cruise Control indu ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Automotive Aftermarket Telematics Market Size, Share, Outlook and Growth Opportunities 2019-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Automotive Aftermarket Telematics strategic analysis research is a comprehensive market analysis of the Automotive Aftermarket Telematics industr ... Continue reading
CES 2020: Trailblazing Taiwan Companies Unveil Smart Technologies for Our Smart Future
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Taiwan Excellence Press Conference @ CES 2020. Speakers from left to right: Ultracker Field Application Engineer, Gary Yang; Noodoe VP of Sales, Thomas Tang; TAITRA Strategic Marketing Department Manager, Eva Peng; CyberLink Senior VP Global Marketing, Richard Carriere; Mindtronic AI S ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Commercial Vehicle Blind Spot Detection System Market Size, Share, Outlook and Growth Opportunities 2019-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Commercial Vehicle Blind Spot Detection System strategic analysis research is a comprehensive market analysis of the Commercial Vehi ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Nearly two-thirds (63%) of U.S. car owners who use ride-hailing services said they would consider giving up their personal vehicle over the next decade in favor of ride-hailing, according to new research from Accenture . Based on a survey of more than 1,000 U.S. consumers, the research found that consumer sat ... Continue reading
Pioneer Debuts Range of NEX In-Dash Receivers With Amazon Alexa Built-In at CES 2020
LAS VEGAS--CES – LVCC, North Hall 3902 – At CES today, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. debuted its newest lineup of flagship NEX in-dash receivers featuring the latest automotive connectivity solutions, including Amazon Alexa Built-in. Available in three different product configurations and three screen sizes, the l ... Continue reading
Pioneer Steering the Way to the Future at CES 2020
LAS VEGAS--CES – LVCC, North Hall 3902 – At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020, Pioneer Corporation is showcasing its portfolio of automotive technology and services with a focus on three primary business areas: sensor solutions to support the future of autonomous driving, data solutions to enhance ... Continue reading
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Example of NXP/Unity HMI display (Photo: Business Wire) LAS VEGAS--Unity Technologies (https://unity3d.com/), the world’s leading real-time 3D development platform, announced today the company is collaborating with NXP Semiconductors N.V. , the world’s largest provider of automotiv ... Continue reading
Wind River Collaborates with Baidu on Autonomous Driving Platform
LAS VEGAS--Wind River®, a leader in delivering software for the intelligent edge, today announced its collaboration with Baidu to develop an autonomous vehicle solution. A joint proof of concept has been developed to include an AUTOSAR Adaptive–based software architecture with Baidu’s Apollo autonomous driving ope ... Continue reading
World’s First Quantum-Safe Connected Car Secured by ISARA
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail (Photo: Business Wire) LAS VEGAS--Technology from ISARA Corporation, the world’s leading provider of quantum-safe and crypto-agile security, ensured that the Karma Revero GT demonstration car at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) can send and receive electronic voice data ... Continue reading
Inspired by the future: The Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR
The Mercedes-Benz VISION AVTR. ... Continue reading
Uber and Hyundai Motor Announce Aerial Ridesharing Partnership
The air vehicle concept Hyundai released today was created in part through Uber’s open design process, a NASA-inspired approach that jump-starts innovation by publicly releasing vehicle design concepts so any company can use them to innovate their air taxi models and engineering technologies. ... Continue reading
2019 Mazda Mx-5 RF Review by David Colman
Since its introduction, Mazda's two seat sports car has evolved through 4 production cycles (NA/NB/NC and ND). The ND, Mazda's latest interpretation of the Miata for 2019, also comes in 4 different guises. The baseline model is dubbed Club, next up comes the Grand Touring, followed by the retractable hardtop variant (R ... Continue reading
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