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The 2024 Acura TLX Sedan Arrives at Dealerships Today
A refreshed 2024 Acura TLX sedan begins arriving at Acura dealerships today with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $45,000 [1].* The simplified lineup includes the TLX with Technology Package, an optional A-Spec sport appearance package and the high-performance TLX Type S. Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Opens First North American EV Charging Hub
Mercedes-Benz USA said today that its first Charging Hub* opened at its headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Additional charging hubs will open across Texas and the Southeast by the end of 2023. Continue reading
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Honda Autonomous Vehicle Test at Toronto Pearson Airport
“Our Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle has been verified to help improve worksite efficiencies and safety through previous field tests, so we’re ready to move to the next stage of exploring real world applications with airfield operators,” said Jason VanBuren, systems engineering manager at American Honda Motor Company. Continue reading
Posted in autonomous vehicles, aviation, connected vehicles, electric vehicles, mobility company, shows and events
Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Cisco Canada, Eagle Aerospace, Genwave Technologies, Honda AWV, Honda Prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle, Illuminex AI, Jason VanBuren, Ken Zino, Toronto Pearson Airport
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Hands-Free Driving Ford Mustangs Now in Spain
BlueCruise uses Ford’s Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (IACC), which can automatically keep pace with traffic within legal speed limits down to a complete stop. Hands-free mode allows drivers on approved Blue Zone sections of motorways to drive with their hands off the steering wheel if they continue to pay attention to the road ahead. Before transitioning to hands-free driving, BlueCruise-equipped vehicles confirm that lane markings are visible, that the driver has their eyes on the road and that other conditions are appropriate. Continue reading
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Tagged adas, advanced driver assistance system, Ashley Lambrix, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Ford BlueCruise, ford Europe, hands free driving, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, Ken Zino
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Honda, Acura – New Deals with Evgo, Electrify America
American Honda Motor today announced that it has reached agreements with EVgo and Electrify America, plus roaming network partners, giving Honda and Acura EV customers access to more of the largest charging networks in North America. These latest agreements are in addition to the recent announcement that Honda will adopt the NACS charging standard with Honda and Acura EVs gaining access to the Tesla Supercharger network. Combined with the joint venture that Honda established with six other major automakers to create a high-powered charging network, US Honda and Acura EV customers will be able to use the majority of public American DC fast chargers starting in 2024 and can expect ~100,000 DC charge points available to them by 2030. Continue reading
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Tagged acura zdx, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, automotive blog, Automotive news and analysis, Honda Prologue, Ken Zino, public American DC fast chargers, Tesla Supercharger network
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Woven by Toyota Now a Wholly Owned Toyota Subsidiary
A review of the software development structure in the Toyota Group was announced this month. As a result, the three companies of Toyota, Woven by Toyota, and Denso will now strengthen collaborative efforts and are restructuring their organizations and human resources across all three companies “to enhance the value of mobility through a software-centered approach.” This is part of an ongoing industry trend to enhance competitiveness through services such as recharging and other connected car offerings. Continue reading
EV Grid Unlock – BMW, Ford, Honda Create ChargeScape
BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and American Honda Motor Company today announced that they have entered into an agreement to create ChargeScape, LLC, a new equally owned company that will create a single, platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested … Continue reading
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Tagged American Honda Motor Company, auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, Bill Crider, BMW of North America, ChargeScape, Ford Motor Company, Jay Joseph, Ken Zino, Thomas Ruemenapp
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Automated Driving – BMW to use Amazon and Qualcomm
“In the next decade, consumer habits and expectations will drive more changes in the automotive industry than we’ve seen over the past 30 years,” said Dr. Nicolai Martin, senior vice president of Driving Experience at BMW Group. “This is just the beginning of a new era of highly automated driving, fueled by innovations in technology and engineering. By collaborating with AWS, the BMW Group, along with our partner, Qualcomm Technologies, is building our new automated driving platform.” automated driving and parking functions.” Continue reading
GM Expanding Google Cloud AI Initiatives
However, in AutoInformed’s view there are insufficient regulations and guidelines in the industry about who owns your personal data and how it is used or sold to other entities. Therefore this might not be good for everyone or the sun might not be so sunny in a personal vale. Continue reading
BMW Group Expanding EV Battery Plant Leipzig
“Leipzig continues to power ahead. Making the BMW i3, we were the BMW Group’s pioneer in electromobility. Now, with the development of e-component production and the upcoming launch of the MINI Countryman, the future is already taking shape,” said Petra Peterhänsel, Plant Director. Continue reading
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Tagged auto industry commentary, autoinformed.com, BMW i5, BMW iX, BMW iX1, Ken Zino, MINI Countryman, Petra Peterhänsel, Plant Leipzig
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EV Tech-aches 2023 – More Problems than ICE Vehicles
“Innovation through a strong advanced tech strategy is crucial for all vehicle manufacturers, especially those working to build their reputation in the electric vehicle space,” said Kathleen Rizk, senior director of user experience benchmarking and technology at J.D. Power. “The perception in the industry is that most BEVs should offer many advanced technologies to compete with high-tech entrants like Tesla. Success will be dependent on those manufacturers that can execute flawlessly, while ensuring the user experience is the same for those who are tech savvy and those who are not.” Continue reading
JD Power – US EV Retail Share 70% by 3035
The forecast uses J.D. Power proprietary transactional data with key purchase sensitivity, demand models and market projections – and is updated bi-annually in January and July. In its latest update released today. Power forecast US EV Retail Share at 70% by 3035! Time will tell. Continue reading
SUV EVs – Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S Debut
Acura’s first all-electric models – the 2024 Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S have debuted in California during Monterey Car Week. With a Honda estimated 500 horsepower in the Type S model, it is the most powerful Acura SUV thus … Continue reading
GM Takes UAW Contract Costs in Stride. Ups 2024 Dividend
“We are finalizing a 2024 budget that will fully offset the incremental costs of our new labor agreements and the long-term plan we are executing includes reducing the capital intensity of the business, developing products even more efficiently, and further reducing our fixed and variable costs,” said Mary Barra, GM Chair and CEO. Continue reading →