NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Ram 1500 TRX Makes High-Impact Off-Road Mark

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“This truck is designed to do things at 100 mph off-road that will break other trucks,” Ram 1500 senior manager Carl Lally says of the Ram 1500 TRX. “We know, because we’ve tried.”

China’s Half Ban on ICEs; Tesla Investing Big; Lordstown Now Public

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The world’s largest new-vehicle market will ban some ICEs, not all, while Tesla plans to spend big on new plants and Lordstown goes public.

New Powertrains Highlighted in Refreshed Santa Fe

Santa Fe internal-combustion models will be produced at Hyundai Motor Mfg. Alabama and will arrive at dealerships by the end of the year, while the Santa Fe hybrid will be produced in Ulsan, Korea, and arrive in first-quarter 2021.

Two Technology Supernovas on Horizon

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AMD’s proposed purchase of Xilinx is an answer to the potential NVIDIA-ARM tie-up that would create two giants in the microprocessor sector.

Auto Tech Check – ‘20 Ford Ranger XLT Super Crew 4x4

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The truck’s technology makes it a top contender in the compact-pickup segment.

New ZF Plant Producing Cameras to Augment ADAS

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The Częstochowa facility produces advanced electronic components for light vehicles, including S-Cam 4.8 cameras, described by ZF as the first-ever monocular cameras to offer the capability of a 100-degree horizontal field of view.

Mini Confirms New EV Model Strategy

Joining the Mini lineup are an electric version of the next-generation Countryman hatchback and a new, as-yet-unnamed junior crossover. Both are set to be produced in a joint venture with Chinese automaker Great Wall Motors and planned for North America in 2023.

Silicon Carbide Chipmaker Expanding Into EV Space

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Cree claims its silicon carbide power devices can increase driving range on a battery charge 5%-10% or allow a similar-sized reduction in cells per battery pack to bring down battery cost.

2022 VW Taos Drive Reveals Sophisticated New Small CUV

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The short story is that the Taos reminds us of the original Tiguan. The long story is that the Taos is quite sophisticated for its segment, and the tale starts under the CUV’s hood.

Foxconn Intros Platform, Vows Solid-State by 2024; Tesla Ups Range; Battery Fires

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Foxconn wants to go from smartphone maker to EV platform maker, while Tesla raises some of its vehicles ranges and battery fires prompt recalls and investigations.

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