How Pedestrian Alert System works on Ford F-150
An Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS for short) is an acoustic warning system for low-noise vehicles, especially electric cars. Since the 14th generation of Ford F-150 now has hybrid drive, …
How to use the head-up display on Hyundai Kona
The Head-Up Display is an optional feature that allows the driver to view information projected onto a transparent screen while still maintaining direct view of the road ahead while driving. …
KIA publishes teaser image of new Carnival
The Korean brand is about to present the fourth generation of its minivan. It is already becoming common for all new models to receive an official advance through a teaser. …
Daimler forms new company for fuel cell trucks
Daimler Trucks is pushing ahead with the preparations for the planned fuel cell cooperation with the truck manufacturer Volvo. In a new subsidiary, the group brings together all activities related …
Peugeot e-Traveler: 9 passengers, zero emissions
Available in multiple configurations suitable for transporting people (Combispace or business shuttle and VIP), the Peugeot e-Traveler can accommodate between 5 and 9 people. It is modular, with either benches …
Charging Tesla Model 3 from solar panels on a trailer?
A Youtuber decided to see if it was possible to charge his Tesla Model 3 with solar panels. Its objective is to make this charger mobile by creating a trailer …
British start-up aid – Volkswagen commemorates the beginning of the British trusteeship 75 years ago
75 years ago, from June 5, 1945, the British entered their zone of occupation and replaced US troops. The British military government took over the trusteeship over the Volkswagenwerk GmbH …
Battery recycling: Why the electric car has a second life
Batteries must be properly recycled so that the electric car is environmentally friendly. But there are still some problems to be solved. E-mobility is likely to really pick up speed …
How fine dust is created from air pollutants – CERN experiment reveals new details
Particulate matter is a health problem in many metropolitan areas because the tiny particles can penetrate deep into the lungs. An experiment at the CERN research center is now proving …
Mazda seeks $2.8 billion in loans due to reduced sales target
Mazda Motor has recently applied for loans of 300 billion yen (approximately 2.8 billion US Dollars) from a number of Japanese banks and related institutions in response to the impact …
Create your ID.3: Volkswagen invites designers to compete on Instagram
What could an electric car like the new ID.3 from Volkswagen look like in 30 years? Will holograms replace the controls in the interior? Will the vehicle drive autonomously and …
How Ford Model T revolutionized the US auto market in early 1900s
The Model T from Ford (also called Tin Lizzie) was the world’s best-selling automobile until 1972, when this title went to the VW Beetle. Between 1908 and 1927, 15 million …
Tesla Model Y in-depth review – design, security, technology, performance
The Tesla Model Y is an electric crossover compact utility vehicle (CUV) developed by Tesla Inc. It was presented on March 14, 2019. The first deliveries occurred on March 13, …
Volkswagen AG is reducing its outlook for fiscal year 2020 due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is significantly impacting the business of the Volkswagen Group. As a result, automotive retail has largely come to a standstill. The resulting drop in customer demand …
McLaren’s crazy idea: a supercar powered by synthetic fuel
McLaren is working to build a supercar with an internal combustion engine but powered by a synthetic fuel. “There are potential benefits in terms of emissions and practicality,” said Jens …
Suzuki sets up marine product testing facility in the United States
Suzuki Motor of America (SMAI), the largest market for Suzuki’s marine business in the United States, is a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation. This is the first time that Suzuki …
Automotive production fell 20% in February in Argentina
Total 26,133 vehicles were manufactured in February, 20% less than the same month the previous year. Export fell 6.8%. The Association of Automotive Factories (ADEFA) reported that last month the …
Honda car sales down 85 percent in February in China
Honda announced the number of new vehicles sold in China in February 2020 were 11,288 units, down 85.1 percent compared to same period last year. It was the largest decline …
Sony Vision-S EV, is it just a publicity stunt by the Japanese conglomerate?
Sony’s surprise unveiling of its electric car in Las Vegas was missing some crucial details. How fast can it go, how far can it travel and how expensive is it? …
How sustainable are electric vehicles compared to internal combustion engine cars?
Bracing towards a greener future, electric vehicles are performing better by the day and convincing buyers around the world. It sound like the ideal car, it produces no emissions, no …
Lithium mining rush in Portugal brings environmental worries for local residents
Viseu District in Portugal contains the largest deposits of lithium in Europe. Sold at €25,000 per ton, this prized commodity is in high demand from a huge number of high …
UK imposing 35 percent cap on use of Huawei equipment
The UK has said, the Chinese company Huawei will only have a limited roll in its 5G network rollout. Its imposing a 35 percent market share cap on the use …