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Ford Announces New Mustang Appearance Package, Anniversary Event, and Mystery Update

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Meanwhile, Blue Oval is planning to invite fans to the Charlotte Motor Speedway to preview a forthcoming appearance package and celebrate their favorite sports car. The event is supposed to include “track and drift ride-alongs, the latest Mustang news, and a first-hand look at the world’s racing Mustangs.” Images: Ford Motor Co.]

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Hyundai and Kia develop ICT-connected predictive shift system

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Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have developed a predictive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Connected Shift System, enabling the vehicle to shift automatically to the optimal gear after identifying the road and traffic conditions ahead. The system is also in line with autonomous technology.

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Hyundai Motor showcases miniature model of its smart mobility ecosystem

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Hyundai Motor will display a 1:8-scale model of its ‘UAM-PBV-Hub’ smart mobility ecosystem ( earlier post ) in its headquarters lobby until June 12 and at global events afterward. After the current exhibition ends on June 12, the model will be showcased at major events around the globe.

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ZF connected seat belt actively enhances occupant seating position to help mitigate injury in a crash

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For this purpose, it is connected not only to the sensors but also to the automatic emergency brake assistant and shifts the occupant toward the right position and holds them there during the braking maneuver. In this way, the seat belt system can be integrated into the user interface of automated vehicles to get the driver’s attention.

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Toyota Motor North America selects Cerence Browse to bring search engine-level intelligence into cars

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Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) has selected Cerence Browse, Cerence’s AI-powered, cloud-based content domain, to bring the power and intelligence of internet search engines directly into Toyota and Lexus vehicles in its next-generation multimedia system. TMNA is the first automaker to deploy Cerence’s new cloud service, Browse.

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BYD launches 3 new electric vehicles at the Paris Motor Show

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BYD is launching three new battery-electric passenger vehicles in Europe at the Paris Motor Show, including the BYD ATTO 3, a C-segment SUV designed with the European customer in mind; the BYD TANG, a 7-seater with variable all-wheel drive; and the sporty sedan BYD HAN. BYD’s new generation e-Platform 3.0, BYD e-Platform 3.0

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Toyota to commence verification testing for road maintenance inspections using vehicle data from connected cars

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Toyota Motor Corporation, with Toyota City, will start Japan’s first verification testing for road maintenance inspections using vehicle data obtained from connected cars, beginning 1 August. Toyota Motor. While providing road deterioration information, Toyota will also analyze the data's correlation to actual conditions.