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Toyota Combines ‘Autonomous’ with ‘Mobility-as-a-Service’ in Sienna Autono-MaaS

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The resulting vehicle is called the Toyota Sienna Autono-MaaS, or S-AM.

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German Tuner Gives VW ID. Buzz 20-Inch Wheels, Lower Suspension

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Irmscher also made a body kit for the all-electric minivan.

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Kia has its first customer for its funky Duplo-like EV: Uber

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Kia’s new modular electric vehicle concept – that goes from micro-car to minivan to small truck to full-sized van – introduced at CES has its first customer: Uber. Kia and Uber have signed a memorandum of understanding to use Kia’s new vehicles for ride-hailing.

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SAIC-GM-Wuling is China’s first vehicle manufacturer to reach 1M units in sales in 2011

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It is also expanding its exports of complete knockdown (CKD) kits for assembly at other GM facilities around the globe. SGMW manufactures a range of Wuling brand mini-trucks and minivans as well as the Chevrolet Le Chi mini-car and Baojun 630 midsize sedan. It is available at 120 Baojun 4S stores nationwide.

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Tech: 2022 Toyota Connected: Autono-MaaS and Cabin Awareness Concept

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When used with an autonomous driving kit from another company, Autono-MaaS allows the combined technologies to autonomously drive a vehicle for public transportation or even in a Class 8 over-the-road semi hauling goods. This system has been integrated into a Sienna Hybrid minivan for future testing under real world conditions.

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2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country Review – Quiet Luxury

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Wagons have often been stereotyped as boring – especially before the shift to minivans and later, SUVs, which made them seem cool again – but boring isn’t always bad. A 20-inch-wheel kit replaced the 19s and cost $3,200. This is a car meant for ferrying you and your passengers from point A to B in comfort, and it does that well.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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For that reason, he says Toyota isnt working on a plug-in hybrid. Wall Street Journal, January, 2006 ) "Selling plug-in hybrids will also cause confusion with consumers and could hurt sales," Hermance said.

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