J.D. Power: New-Vehicle Quality Hits New High, But Collision-Avoidance Technology Causing Headaches
Collision-avoidance technology and other advanced driver-assistance systems were part of the only category to show declines in quality scores.
Carnegie Mellon: ‘Cleaner’ Emissions from Newer Vehicles Still Harmful to Human Health
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering found that newer gasoline vehicles emit less particulate matter, but vapors in the “cleaner” exhaust form particulate matter in the atmosphere long after exiting the tailpipe.
Redesigned Toyota Camry Features Lightweight Body, Standard Backup Camera, Aluminum Hood
The new Camry is based on the Toyota New Global Architecture, which the automaker describes as “a completely new strategy to the way the company designs, engineers and packages its vehicles.”
Ford 2018 F-150, Expedition Feature Aluminum-Alloy Bodies, High-Strength Steel Frames
Ford began using aluminum and high-strength steel on the redesigned 2015 F-150, which helped save up to 700 pounds of weight on the pickup truck.
Dodge Announces U.S. Dealer Allocation Plan for 840-Horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
Dealers can start placing orders for the Demon on June 21.
New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon Reclassify Driving Requirements for Three-Wheeled ‘Autocycles’
New Mexico, Oklahoma and Oregon are the latest states to reclassify the licensing requirements for the Polaris Slingshot, a three-wheeled, open-air-cockpit “autocycle,” according to manufacturer Polaris Industries.
Car Buyers Expect Advanced Technology in Their Vehicles, But Are They Willing to Pay for it?
A new survey reveals that consumers’ willingness to pay for advanced technology is limited to some telematics apps and creature comforts.
Hyundai’s First Subcompact SUV Features Advanced High-Strength Steel, Collision-Avoidance Technology
The Kona, Hyndai’s first subcompact SUV, features a lightweight body frame developed with 51.8 percent advanced high-strength steel, according to the automaker.
‘Collision-Free Society’: Honda Aiming to Have Highly Automated Vehicles by 2025
Honda said it is targeting the year 2025 for the introduction of vehicles with highly automated driving capability in most driving situations (SAE Level 4).
Volvo Trucks Introduces Genuine Painted Parts Program
The Volvo Genuine Painted Parts Program offers customers and dealers the opportunity to order more than three dozen different parts, including hoods and bumpers, for both the Volvo VNL and VNM models.
Nissan: Automatic Emergency Braking Will Be Standard on 1 Million U.S. Vehicles for 2018
AEB will be a standard feature on seven of the automaker’s most popular models.
Americans Trust Apple, Google Over Automakers to Build Driverless Vehicles
Americans place slightly more trust in tech giants Apple and Google to develop driverless vehicles than they do in traditional automakers, according to a new survey.
