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Teijin acquires composites company Inapal to expand European automotive business

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The acquisition was completed at the beginning of August 2018, following the satisfactory completion of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval. The company has two manufacturing locations in Portugal serving a variety of European OEM customers including Jaguar, Land Rover, BMW, Mercedes, Volkswagen and Bentley.

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Exploring the Latest Technological Advancements in Luxury Vehicle Manufacturing: From AI to Electric Mobility

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For instance, Kia Motors integrated the Hyundai Vest Exoskeleton (H-VEX) into its production lines in 2018, enhancing worker safety by reducing the risk of injuries through AI-assisted wearable technology. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) autonomously navigate factory floors, transporting materials efficiently while adapting to obstacles.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G70 RWD 3.3T

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We spent a week in the smallest Genesis sedan that is designed to take-on the BMW 3-series and Mercedes-Benz C-class sports sedans and found it was a lot of well-engineered car for the money. Other Luxury Sport Sedans We’ve Tested: Road Test: 2018 Audi A5 Coupe. Tailored to be driven. Power Options. Red and ready.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils self-driving fuel cell hybrid luxury concept at CES; novel body structures

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In a world premiere, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the self-driving fuel cell hybrid electric F 015 Luxury in Motion concept at the CES. The Mercedes-Benz F 015 Luxury in Motion at the reveal. Autonomous driving will become a given, Mercedes said. Autonomously driving cars by Mercedes-Benz shall offer exactly that.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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inch split-screen high-definition LCD multi-information display, sitting above a sleek dash that has accents of carbon fiber, leatherette and a layered backlit trim. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV. Flash Drive: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Tech Abounds. Sliding behind the wheel reveals a 14.5-inch How does it compare?

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Competing in the premium midsize SUV category, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 is right in the middle of stiff competition, including models from Acura, Audi, BMW, Genesis, Infiniti, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Tesla and Volvo. Some of these come as hybrids, plug-in hybrids or full electrics, upping the ante even more.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige 3.5T AWD

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The dash had real carbon fiber trim along with a minimal use of brushed aluminum. The Genesis G80 had to stand-out to get attention competing against luxury sedans from Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Porsche, Lexus and Cadillac. Flash Drive: 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS EV. Road Test: 2018 BMW 530e xDrive PHEV.