After successfully debuting its Gentex rear vision system at the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France, on Nissan's new GT-R LM NISMO race car, Michigan based auto technology maker Gentex is set to roll out the technology in 2016 Cadillac CT6 ...
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PPG Industries' automotive refinish business has reached a key milestone as more than 15,000 PPG customers worldwide—collision centers, distributors and dealerships—are now benefiting from the Internet connectivity capabilities ...
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The high-frequency radar chip team at Infineon Technologies AG of Munich, Germany has been nominated for the Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2015 (German Future Award), the German President's Award for Innovation in Science and Technology. Radar ...
Toyota has introduced an improved version of its hybrid vehicle Toyota Prius which is bigger and more fuel-efficient than its predecessors. When compared to previous models, the new Prius has longer and sleeker sides giving the car an ...
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Porsche has unveiled the 911 Carrera featuring turbocharged flat-six cylinder engines, a reworked chassis and a new infotainment system. The company has revealed two models of the car, which includes 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S. The ...
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Toyota has committed to invest $50m over the next 5 years on research and development of intelligent vehicle and mobility technologies. The Japanese automaker is teaming up with Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of ...
The 2016 Honda Pilot has notched up a 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) after it was equipped with optional front crash prevention. This IIHS distinction also has a top rating of GOOD in five ...
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Mercedes-Benz, an arm of German automobile manufacturer Daimler, has added a Coupé to its C-Class breed, armed with dynamically configured chassis and optional air suspension. While its lightweight feature is said to offer an ...
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Lexus, the luxury vehicle arm of Toyota, has introduced 2016 Lexus LX 570, armed with V8 engine, 4WD chassis and seating arrangement for eight. While eight-speed automatic transmission has substituted the former six-speed for enhanced ...
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For the 2016 model year, Volkswagen is offering a host of driver assistance features that were only previously available on the premium Touareg SUV—and adding some new ones that truly democratize driver assistance for the compact ...
Honda has introduced a refreshed 2016 Accord loaded with advanced technology in Silicon Valley, the first time the company has launched a new vehicle in the US tech hub. Coming to market in August, the 2016 Accord will be the first Honda ...
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The 2016 models of US automotive giant General Motors (GM) will offer 22 safety technologies, covering a range including driver alerts and night vision. All the technological advancements will be put to test by safety engineers at GM's ...
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US automotive giant Ford has armed its Shelby GT350 Mustang with Performance Shift Light Indicator to help drivers focus on road and eliminate the need for watching a tachometer. The technology draws from race in which a similar system ...
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Lexus, the luxury vehicle arm of Japanese automotive major Toyota, has revved up its luxury hybrid model 2016 ES 300h that flaunts a 2.5-liter four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine fitted with an electric motor generating 200hp. Capable of ...
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Damaged vehicle repair firm ABRA Auto Body & Glass has announced acquisition of all 23 Kadel’s Auto Body units in Idaho, Oregon and Washington as part of its plans to bring new centers under its operating system in the US. With ...
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