Thursday , May 2 2024

McLaren looks to Asia and hybrid cars as next steps toward IPO

Filed under: Green,McLaren,Performance British exotic sports car maker McLaren Automotive will bank on expanded sales in Asia and a new generation of hybrid cars as it steers toward a potential public offering, the company’s chief executive said on Tuesday. “We need to put more cars into Asia,” McLaren CEO Mike …

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Hyundai's $52 billion plan focuses on electric, autonomous vehicles

Filed under: Green,Hyundai,Autonomous,Electric,Future,Hybrid,Hydrogen Hyundai Motor plans to invest about 61.1 trillion won ($51.81 billion) between 2020 and 2025, the company said on Wednesday, with a third of the expenditure focused on electric and autonomous vehicles, but analysts want to see it deliver. Shares in Hyundai rose as much as 2% …

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What Is SH-AWD? A Breakdown of the Least Understood Acura Acronym

What if all-wheel drive could not only improve traction but also enhance dynamic performance? That’s the goal of Acura’s SH-AWD system. What does SH-AWD mean? It’s an acronym for Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. By actively distributing power front to rear and side to side, SH-AWD makes driving on slick surfaces …

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The Tesla Cybertruck Has Functionality Problems

Everyone has thoughts on the way Tesla’s radical Cybertruck looks, but design is purely subjective (and everyone’s already dunked on the Cybertruck anyway), so I’m going to focus instead on functionality, where I have real concerns. First, outward visibility. The rear window is tiny and most of the time it’ll …

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Hyundai Kona vs. Fiat 500X: Urban Subcompact SUV Battle

Subcompact SUVs are the modern iterations of city runabouts. Although a number of affordable models offer raised seating positions and prioritize practicality, others stand out with sportiness and distinctive design. Enter the 2019 Fiat 500X and 2019 Hyundai Kona, two subcompact SUVs with power and presence. Both vehicles promise consumers …

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This forklift folds up to fit neatly in a box

Filed under: Autoblog Minute,Videos,Original Video A foldable forklift. BM 214 by Palfinger is a collapsible forklift that fits neatly in a box. The remote-controlled forklift has a lifting capacity of 4,630 lbs. It’s powered by a diesel engine. BM 214 can extend to reach over 9 feet. When collapsed the …

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