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Honda autonomous ATV could save time, money — and in disasters, even lives
Honda is bringing its latest self-driving vehicle, a rugged ATV built for use in extreme conditions and, potentially, even on the front lines of large-scale disasters, to the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas. The vehicle, called the "Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle," is based
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Watch Tesla Model 3 Performance set Laguna Seca record
While the biggest, baddest supercars go and chase lap records at the Nürburgring in Germany, we've been seeing a lot of activity recently at Laguna Seca in California from some more sane offerings — including electric vehicles.
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BMW and Porsche demonstrate 450kW ultra-fast charger
BMW and Porsche have joined hands in creating what they call an "ultra-fast" charging station. This is approaching the time needed for a conventional fossil fuel stop at the side of the Autobahn, as 450kW is between three and nine times the capacity currently available at DC charging stations
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Green energy on track to overtake coal in Germany by year end
Green energy is on track to overtake coal as Germany's main power source this year, with renewables set to cover a record 38 percent of the country's electricity consumption, up 2 percent from 2017, two energy industry groups said on Thursday. The figures from the energy industry group BDEW
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Jeep Rubicon Alaska Cannonball overlanding trip, part 6 | Mucking with the Mudbudz
GREAT FALLS, Montana — This is not the last time I'll write this: No stock vehicle on sale in the U.S. today can match the capabilities of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. I discovered that during the first here-goes-nothing off-road excursion on my Rubicon Alaska Cannonball run, two days of crashing
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Cadillac XT6 SUV will be revealed in Detroit in January
Cadillac will hold an event on Jan. 13 on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show to reveal its long-awaited new XT6 three-row crossover, Automotive News reports. The XT6 is seen as a critical product for Cadillac, which has been caught flatfooted with a lineup heavy on sedans amid the boom in crossovers and
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Carlos Ghosn coup theory grows: Did Nissan set him up for a fall?
TOKYO — The surprise arrest of Nissan's former chairman on charges of falsifying financial reports is providing a window into possible corporate intrigue at the Japanese automaker. Japanese media and some analysts have raised the possibility that the charges against Carlos Ghosn were engineered
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Important Tips When Driving in Darkness
Admit it: it’s not that easy to drive in the dark. And unless you’re Night Vision or Dr. Midnight or even Riddick, then you probably find it uncomfortable–if not hard–adjusting your ... The post Important Tips When Driving in Darkness appeared first on Carmudi Philippines.
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IIHS Study: Bigger Cars are Still Safer for Teen Drivers (or New Drivers)
Most teens–or even new drivers–often start their adventure in driving in small, used vehicles. Aside from getting most of them dirt cheap, it wouldn’t be too much of a waste ... The post IIHS Study: Bigger Cars are Still Safer for Teen Drivers (or New Drivers) appeared first on Carmudi Philippines.
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Aston Martin Valkyrie’s V12 Engine Goes Up to 11
Aston Martin is currently busy working on the V12 engine of its upcoming limited-production hybrid hypercar in the Aston Martin Valkyrie. Working alongside longtime technical partner Cosworth, the new V12 ... The post Aston Martin Valkyrie’s V12 Engine Goes Up to 11 appeared first on Carmudi Philippines
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SC Overrules Mandaluyong RTC, Suspends Angkas Service Again
The operations of motorcycle ridesharing service provider Angkas has been suspended once again, this time by the Supreme Court (SC), after it handed down a temporary restraining order (TRO) based ... The post SC Overrules Mandaluyong RTC, Suspends Angkas Service Again appeared first on Carmudi Philippines
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Government to Provide Skills, Livelihood Training to PUV Drivers, Operators
Drivers and operators, who will be affected by the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), will be provided skills and livelihood training programs through a partnership between the Department of ... The post Government to Provide Skills, Livelihood Training to PUV Drivers, Operators appeared
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Brabus 700 4x4 Squared is here to bring other motorists' nightmares to life
Unfortunately, this Brabus is based on the old G-Wagon, not the completely redesigned off-roader released earlier this year. Brabus 22-inch wheels with Pirelli Scorpion ATR off-road tires get fitted and are surrounded by new carbon fender flares too. The extra power is achieved with larger turbos,
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Tesla sues its alleged saboteur for $167 million
Tesla wants Martin Tripp to pay up big time – it's seeking a whopping $167 million from the former employee, who company chief Elon Musk once called a saboteur. Now, according to CNBC, an interim case management report published on November 27th revealed that Tesla "objected to Mr. Tripp'
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Russian firm wants to build electric Mustang with 840 hp and all-wheel drive
One company in Russia is looking to prep an electric Mustang before Ford makes one of its own. Using the classic design of a 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback, this 'Stang chooses electricity over gasoline. Aviar, the Russian company behind the R67, claims some bonkers performance numbers for what we
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McLaren displays six bespoke 570S models with historic themes
McLaren Beverly Hills has commissioned a special collection of 570S models, both in Coupe and Spider configuration, to commemorate McLaren's racing history. The collection, named Racing Through the Ages, features six cars done up in three themes: Muriwai, Papaya Spark and Sarthe Grey, all neatly
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Junkyard Gem: 1987 Subaru GL-10 4WD station wagon
Much more luxurious than other Subarus of its time, this 1987 GL-10 wagon was photographed in a Colorado self-service junkyard.
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2019 Toyota Prius AWD-e First Drive Review | Welcome to the Snow Belt
Depending on where you live, the unavailability of all-wheel drive on any certain car model could be a deal-breaker. Having four driven wheels won't make you stop any quicker on ice, but the "AWD" badge on the back instantly adds 15 confidencepower. If the lack of all-wheel drive has
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Lawmakers want GM to commit to producing all U.S. EVs domestically
Two U.S. senators from Ohio on Tuesday asked General Motors CEO Mary Barra to commit to building all future electric vehicles for U.S. buyers at home and to provide more details of plans to cut back on car production in North America. The letter from Republican Senator Rob Portman and Democrat Sherrod
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BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe spied testing almost undisguised
The regular two-door 8-Series is already nearly 16 feet long, and the four-door version can surpass 16.5 feet, weighing two tons.
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Aston Martin Valkyrie set to make 1,000 horsepower, rev to 11,100 rpm
Aston Martin is working with Cosworth to develop the Valkyrie engine, an engine (we now know) unlike that found in any other production car. The naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 will make 1,000 horsepower and rev up to 11,100 rpm. Aston has us covered there with a video it tweeted out this morning
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Hyundai Motor reassigns 17 top execs to make way for fresh ideas
South Korean conglomerate Hyundai Motor Group shook up its executive ranks on Tuesday and appointed its first foreign head of research and development, raising expectations of a smooth transition of power at the family-run business empire. The reshuffle, first reported by Reuters on Tuesday and confirmed
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Audi interim CEO gets the job for good
FRANKFURT, Germany — Volkswagen's Audi division has named acting head Bram Schot as the luxury brand's permanent boss after his predecessor was jailed.Schot took over on an acting basis in June after Rupert Stadler was jailed while prosecutors investigate possible illegal manipulation of diesel
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2020 Toyota Supra spied without any camouflage
This picture shows a frontal view of the 2020 Supra without any sort of camouflage or cladding at all. It sort of looks like we imagined it might under all the camouflage before, but we're impressed even more now.
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Renault to Nissan: Stop trying to contact our board members
TOKYO/PARIS — Renault told alliance partner Nissan to stop contacting the French company's directors ahead of a Thursday board meeting as the Japanese automaker tried to share evidence of wrongdoing by its ousted chairman, Carlos Ghosn, two sources said. Ever since Ghosn's Nov. 19 arrest in
