Patrick Collignon (Courtesy: TrovaCV) PULASKI, Va. — Trova Commercial Vehicles (TrovaCV), a new company that offers customized engineering and manufacturing expertise for commercial vehicles, specifically fully electric trucks, has been launched by Patrick Collignon, former chief operating officer for Volvo Trucks North and South America. TrovaCV will focus on the […]
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The Palmer Foundation has been named as a presenting partner of the Yorkshire Motorsport Festival 2021, where the charity will stage an ‘Engineering Village’ to create a platform for British automotive firms and showcase career opportunities. The foundation was set up earlier this year by former Aston Martin CEO Andy […]
Despite industry estimates that an EV startup would need to have nearly $3 billion in its pockets to successfully get up and running, Huang was confident that the Chinese market was so awash with capital, an EV startup with impressive technology and the right products should have no worries about […]
Reese Cherry, a vehicle architecture engineer with Ford, has been granted six patents related to the … [+] all-new Ford Bronco. Ford Motor Company In an unexpected landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that employers could not discriminate against LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) workers […]
The inclusion of AI chips in automotive and increasingly in avionics has put a spotlight on advanced-node designs that can meet all of the ASIL-D requirements for temperature and stress. How should designers approach this task, particularly when these devices need to last longer than the applications? Semiconductor Engineering sat […]
Automotive Acoustic Engineering Services Market Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Automotive Acoustic Engineering Services Market by Offering (Physical Acoustic Testing and Virtual Acoustic Testing), Software (Vibration, Simulation, Signal Analysis and Calibration), Application (Interior, Body & Structure, Powertrain and Drivetrain), and Vehicle Type (Passenger Vehicle, Commercial Vehicle, and Electric […]
To design and develop new technological innovations, automakers need software engineers. So how do OEMs successfully compete for this in-demand talent against competitors that are also investing in smart technology? Image by Tayeb MEZAHDIA from Pixabay Automakers are increasingly investing in major technology upgrades, fueling their advances in hybridization, electric mobility, and digitalization. […]
HANOVER, Germany—Continental A.G. and Germany-based system supplier Aft Automotive GmbH are forming a 50/50 joint venture to further formalize an ongoing collaboration dating back to 2016. The companies have jointly developed special couplings that connect the cooling circuit or the turbocharger/charge-air cooler with units in the engine compartment, and plan […]
Jaguar Land Rover’s Advanced Product Creation Centre, which opened in Gaydon, UK, last year, will play a pivotal role in the group’s product development activities. The £500 million (about Rs 4,374 crore) facility, positioned as the epicentre of product development, brings together the entire chain of design, engineering and product […]
In 2015, Henrik Fisker rested alone on a Malibu beach, contemplating the sunset. His start-up electric car company, Fisker Automotive, had gone bust, but he was determined to try again. The new company would be called, simply, Fisker. Inspired by the sun, the sky, the ocean waves, he opened his […]
Latest Accolades Highlight Brand’s Excellence in Automotive Engineering and Overall Customer Satisfaction – Telluride earned top spot in the Upper Midsize SUV segment, while Stinger was awarded for the Midsize Premium Car segment – APEAL award comes on the heels of Kia’s #1 ranking in the J.D. Power Initial Quality […]
For Covestro, the VDI congress “Plastics in Automotive Engineering”, which will be offered this year on 28 and 29 July as a digital event, is all about future mobility: trends such as autonomous driving, electric cars and car sharing will completely redefine the use of a passenger car. The company says modern plastics […]
From Car and Driver At the Detroit Auto Show in 2016, Ford used its press conference not to launch a car (as is traditional) but to proclaim its intent to transition from being an automotive company to an auto and mobility company. The service they launched that day, called FordPass, […]
See Full Image Gallery >> American motorists aren’t the only ones who fell head over heels for the new Ford Bronco. Across the Pacific, China-based Wey announced an SUV called P01 that incorporates some of the off-roader’s styling cues. Up front, the P01 is characterized by a tall, upright grille […]
Car repairs can be stressful — and expensive. And if you end up going to a less-than-trustworthy mechanic, you might end up paying more than you have to. If you have a tried-and-true mechanic, you should be able to take them at their word. But if you’re trying a new […]
There’s also an eight-speed gearbox that improves fuel economy. The 2021 Ferrari Portofino will get a power upgrade to 612 horsepower (456 kilowatts), versus the current output of 591 hp (441 kW). It will also gain an eight-speed gearbox to replace the existing seven-speed unit. Motor Trend was first to […]
The Bronco is back, and here’s what we know about it so far. We are continually updating this story with the latest information on the upcoming Ford Bronco. Fans have been waiting a while for Ford to revive its iconic Bronco nameplate. It left the market in 1996, but the Bronco […]
If you think that the Tesla Cybertruck deserves to be displayed in a museum, then look no further. Petersen Automotive Museum is now showcasing this super futuristic truck from June 20 until June 26. Marking its first-ever appearance since its introduction last November, Tesla is giving visitors an up-close look […]
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious The FIA put on an auction through RM Sotheby’s to raise money to support the global COVID-19 response. Looking past inconveniences such as cancelled classic car auctions and closed automotive-themed museums, there has been a great global toll – both in terms of […]
It goes without saying, but I’ll say it anyway. The world is full of cars, and just about as many of them are bad as are good. It’s pretty easy to pick which fall into each category after giving them a thorough walkaround and, more important, driving them. But every […]
Service contracts from Old Republic Insured Automotive Services cover repairs to new and pre-owned vehicles. Advertiser Disclosure Many Americans don’t have enough money in an emergency fund to cover an unanticipated expense, such as a car repair. Since modern vehicles use sophisticated technology and many people hold onto their cars […]
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious This is a unique opportunity during a unique time. Both the Petersen Automotive Museum and the Mullin Automotive Museum are doing their part to keep everyone entertained during the coronavirus outbreak. Using your computer or smartphone, you can go on a special tour […]
Car dealerships are among the next establishments to reopen in England from June 1. It’s welcome news to an industry that suffered an enormous drop in sales following the nationwide lockdown that started on March 30. New car registrations in Britain were down 97{d758473eadf0b692d331aa823300cffd0ef21fd1fd535177f3429dd328b70b5d} in April 2020 compared to April […]
⚡️ Read the full article on Motorious These are some of the most interesting cars in our inventory, available to buy right now! What a diverse market the collector car industry represents. Every week, the Motorious editorial staff does a dive into the classified section of the site to find […]
At some point, we’ve all felt like a chump in a car dealership showroom, waiting for the salesperson to emerge from a shrouded back office where they presumably spent the last 20 minutes pushing a hard-nosed manager to chip another $100 off the price of that car you’re haggling over. After hours at the dealership, it feels like […]
The market for AI systems will explode in the next five years. Mercedes-Benz’ MBUX infotainment system debuted for the first time with the new A-Class back in 2018 and you can already order it in almost every vehicle from the manufacturer – including the recently refreshed E-Class coupe and convertible. […]