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Ford expands Smart Mobility projects with connected e-bike study

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Ford Motor Company is expanding its global Ford Smart Mobility plan ( earlier post ) with a new experiment to study how connected electric bicycles can work seamlessly with cars and public transport to deliver faster and easier daily commutes and help businesses operating in urban centers. Click to enlarge. Handle on Mobility.

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New electric Dodge Charger spotted testing near MI HQ with slick design [Video]

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Dodge said the design is a nod to the brand’s muscle car legacy with influence from a 1986 Charger. The vehicle features different tail lights than the concept and has a more classic-looking design. It’s not uncommon for automakers to change the design with more realistic features as a model gets closer to production.

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Ford hired former Tesla, Apple exec to create next-generation vehicle technology and services

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Field will be working closely with Hau Thai-Than, Ford’s chief product platform and operations officer, to create next-generation connected products and experiences, the foundation for the Ford+ growth plan. For more info, read the Ford+ Presentation below! Field will be reporting directly to Ford President and CEO Jim Farley.

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Volkswagen unveils updated Golf; Millerized engines, semi-automated driving, digital cockpit and gesture control

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In addition to some design enhancements, the new Golf features new engines (including the Millerized 1.5L inch screen it forms a conceptual and visual entity with the Active Info Display (digital instrument panel), which is also new to the Golf. The main focus is on a completely new generation of infotainment and connectivity.

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Maine Approves Right-to-Repair Rules, Auto Lobby Annoyed

The Truth About Cars

While I’m happy to praise automakers for building a good car, industry activities in regard to vehicular connectivity and data procurement are things I would oppose on moral grounds. Some of that was due to making upfitting work vehicles easier and having good HD truck designs.

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MotorTrend+ Is Shutting Down. Here's Where You Can Find Similar Shows & Races.

The Truth About Cars

With that info, we went looking for the best places to stream shows and races for gearheads and car enthusiasts. In the heart of every car enthusiast beats a love for the roar of an engine, the sleek lines of a well-designed chassis, and the stories that connect us to our favorite vehicles. Here's what we found.

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News: 2025 Cadillac Optiq EV

Clean Fleet Report

We designed a car that is all about luxury first, with enough range; 300 miles is what we targeted. Looking for luxury touches Mara Kapsis – Interior Lead CMS Designer: Color, Material, Finish – Mara told us how fabric and surfaces were integrated in the Optiq interior. For us, that is luxury.”