JANUARY 25, 2021

CES Signals Electrification Evolution Picking Up Speed

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CES has become the showplace for future automotive technology, but a look at a few upstarts and the moves by established players suggests electrification is rapidly gaining strength.

Semiconductor Shortage to Heavily Impact First-Quarter Global Vehicle Production

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Disruptions could continue in the second quarter, but chipmakers are expected to have output for the automotive industry up to speed by this summer.

VW Confirms Advanced New Project Trinity EV Concept

Project Trinity is meant to act as a figurehead for the company’s EV development, introducing a new platform, advanced autonomous driving and neural network functions and fully networked production processes.

GM, Audi and Sono Make News at CES

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General Motors is betting big on the delivery market, Audi showcases a high-performance BEV made for the track and Sono hopes to make the solar car a reality.

Tech, Digital Companies Making Quick Moves Into Automotive

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Tech giants are making solid steps into the automotive market, disrupting the supply chain and forcing the industry to evolve strategies and operations, from the vehicle all the way to back-end infrastructure.

Continental Engineers Gear Up to Write More Lines of Code – Lots More

The supplier expects the computing power required per car will increase by a factor of 50 between 2015 and 2030.

From Roof to Rim, Redesigned Ford F-150 Is Sensational

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Ford’s all-new fullsize pickup offers 16 interior color combinations, three available onboard generators, 15 wheel types, a 14,000-lb. tow rating, a new infotainment platform, massaging seats and a high-output hybrid that is sure to be popular.