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2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES): Welcome to a New World of Mobility Solutions

January 18, 2019June 12, 2023 Mag Boddington 0 Comments 5G, Auto Show, Autonomous Cars, CES, CES 2019, Consumer Electronics Show, Future, Future Cars, Future Technology, Omron, Pods, Qualcomm, Robotics, Robots, Safety Technology, Self-Driving Cars, Shuttles, Technology, Toyota, Toyota Guardian 4.0, Vehicle Technology

“Most important is how this technology is going to serve society … It’s about the freedom to move—whether it’s across

The luxury car market looks promising for 2019.

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Auto Industry News: Luxury Car Market Makes Moves, Mercedes Thinks Long-term, Bumblebee Camaros Hit the Block & Detroit Auto Show Kicks Off

January 14, 2019April 20, 2022 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Acura, Audi, Autonomous Cars, Barrett-Jackson, BMW, Cadillac, Dakar Rally, Detroit Auto Show, Electric Cars, FCA, Lexus, Lucas Chili Bowl Nationals, Luxury Car Market, Luxury Cars, Mahindra Roxor, MBUX Infotainment, Mercedes, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes Sprinter, NAIAS, Roxor, Sprinter Van, Super Snake, Transformers BumbleBee Camaros, Volvo

We’re two weeks into the new year and all eyes are planted firmly on the future. Last year’s sales numbers

Last week was the 2018 Off-Road Expo in Pomona, California. Off-road enthusiasts came out in full force to see what’s new in the world of trailblazing and the products to get you through parts unknown.

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Auto Industry News: 2018 Off-Road Expo Thrills Enthusiasts, Specs Emerge for the 2019 Ford Ranger, Honda Bets Big on GM Cruise, & Cadillac Goes Autonomous

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments 2018 Off-Road Expo, 2019 Ford Ranger, Autonomous Cars, Cadillac, Cadillac Super Cruise, Chase Elliot, Cruise, Denny Hamlin, Ford, General Tire, GM, Honda, Jimmie Johnson, Lucas Oil, ProComp, Rubicon Express, SCORE Baja 1000, Self-Driving Cars, Smittybilt, Tesla

This week we’re recapping celebrations—enthusiasts kicked up plenty of dust at the 2018 Off-Road Expo in California. And speaking of

Elon Musk makes a comical face as he contemplates the answer to a question.

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Auto Industry News: Musk Steps Down, Honda Recalls Millions, Ford Looks Forward, & Hennessey Goliath is Exactly What It Sounds Like

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Ash Sutton, Autonomous Cars, Elon Musk, F-Vision, Ford, Hailie Deegan, Hennessey Goliath, Honda, NASCAR, NHTSA, Recalls, SEC, Self-Driving Cars, Semi Trucks, Takata, Tesla

This week’s Auto Industry News talks self-driving trucks, massive safety recalls, and the current status on everybody’s favorite, friendly, neighborhood

This past week we learned that Joey D, founder of UTV Underground, is stepping down and away from the company. Reports say that he will be the new Director of Creative Marketing and Social Media at Transamerican Auto Parts. Being that UTV Underground has been his brainchild, Joey made an emotional final written statement on the website Friday.

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Auto Industry News: Joey D Departs from UTV Underground, More Tariffs Drama, Land Rover “Eye-Pod” & More

September 3, 2018February 28, 2024 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Autonomous Cars, Best in the Desert, F1, Italian Grand Prix, Land Rover, RAM 2500, Road Armor, Toyo, U.S. Tariffs, UTV Underground

The auto world had a busier week than usual (if you can wrap your head around that), and it’s been

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Auto Industry News: New Porsche 911 Speedster, Mixed Feelings About Autonomy, and Robot to Deliver Groceries

August 20, 2018April 20, 2022 Mag Boddington 0 Comments Autonomous Cars, Electric Cars, Formula E, Porsche 911 Speedster, Self Driving

Last week’s news of the ongoing global economic rollercoaster has us looking to the future for something brighter on the

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Auto Industry News: Waymo Clears the Air, More VW Drama, A Nasty E-450 Build, & Trucks Stolen from Assembly Line

May 7, 2018December 14, 2022 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Aftermarket, Autonomous Cars, Daniel Suarez, Dover, E-450, google, Martin Winterkorn, Michigan, Minivan, RAM Trucks, Raminator, Volkwagen, Waymo

Former VW CEO Charged in United States Over Diesel Scandal On Thursday, VW’s ex-CEO Martin Winterkorn was charged in the

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Auto Industry Robotics: Living in the Future

May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 Gerald Charles 0 Comments Automotive Industry, Autonomous Cars, Manufacturing, Robotics, Robots, Workforce

Not too long ago, we explored some of the ways in which robotics are used across the automotive industry. Machines

We wave goodbye to the iconic nameplate - Chevy Impala

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Auto Industry News: Cali Pushes Onward with Driverless Technology, Goodbye Impala, & Kyle Busch in Victory Lane

April 9, 2018April 9, 2018 Mitchell Bardo 0 Comments Autonomous Cars, Chevy Impala, NASCAR

Change is the only constant in life and as such, it’s the underlying theme of this week’s auto news. California

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Industry Regulation: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility

March 18, 2018May 22, 2021 Mag Boddington 0 Comments Autonomous Cars, Electric Cars, Industry Regulation, Legislation, pollution, ProMedia, RPM Act

Thanks for sticking with us. This is Part 3 of our editorial segment examining the topic of industry regulation within