Month: February 2022

Hyundai and Kia have filed a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a sliding tailgate for SUVs. First spotted by New Nissan Z forum users, the application describes a tailgate mounted on tracks, not unlike a minivan’s sliding doors. It would slide up and onto the roof to open.
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5:29 AM ET Alfa Romeo has revealed a striking new take on its traditional Formula One colours for the new season. Alfa Romeo’s C42 car made its debut this week during F1’s first preseason test running a black and white camouflage livery. On Sunday it revealed its new look for the coming season. Alfa’s car
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BRIMLEY, Mich. — Magna International Inc. seeks to maintain its position as the industry electrifies and becomes more connected. The supplier says its ability to offer complete systems to automakers, not just individual components, will be a key differentiator as it looks to do so.“Having different systems come together and how well they interact with
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Hoping to attract more drivers, Uber Technologies Inc. is testing a new earnings algorithm in 24 U.S. cities, allowing drivers to see pay and destinations before accepting a trip. The algorithm also raises the incentives for drivers to take short rides. The changes, now in pilot programs, mark the most wide-ranging updates to Uber’s driver
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5:32 PM ET Associated Press FONTANA, Calif. — Austin Cindric followed up his Daytona 500 victory by earning his first career pole in the NASCAR Cup series Saturday at Auto Club Speedway during a tumultuous debut for the new practice and qualifying format at intermediate tracks. Cindric posted the fastest average lap speed in his
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In this article @PA.1 A chip made by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company TSMC Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could further strain the supplies of semiconductor chips that have already caused global production disruptions for tech companies and automakers for more than a year. Russia and Ukraine are critical suppliers of neon gas and palladium that are
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