Sentences with phrase «automakers are in the race»

Automakers are in a race to develop self - driving tech that will turn drivers into passengers.

Despite recent news about autonomous cars failing, many automakers are in the race to develop a successful, safe autonomous car.

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The deal came amid a series of acquisitions as conventional automakers and software companies paired in a race to develop what appears to be the future of personal transportation.

The cooperation with MS Amlin Andretti, which includes sharing resources and working together on engineering, will continue this season as the automaker expands its presence in the first racing series for single - seat electric vehicles.

Luxury automakers are also out in force, with McLaren's P1, which races from zero to 300km / h in less than 17 seconds, a highlight, while Spyker unveiled a new compact, 2 - door, mid-engine sports car called the B6 Venator.

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution compact sedan, or «Evo» for short, was for decades a major player in the world of rally racing, through to 2017 when the Japanese automaker killed off its long - running Lancer model in almost all markets.

The 2014 Nissan GT - R has been retuned and re-engineered for better responsiveness at the race track, while simultaneously offering a higher degree of luxury and refinement than ever before in the Japanese automaker's performance flagship.

The automaker is set to reveal the Cosworth Genesis Racing Series concept at the SEMA show in Las Vegas that opens Oct. 30.

If that isn't a sign of things to come, then maybe the Japanese automaker's plan to reveal a new concept model at the Tokyo Motor Show, one that will prominently showcase the company's goal of marrying «car intelligence» and «electrification,» is the kind of validation that Nissan's looking for to show that it's serious about becoming a big player in the race to bring autonomous driving into public roads.

Two months ago, we saw the Italian automaker's flagship luxury sedan putting in some work at Ferrari's Fiorano race circuit and now a new sighting of the Quattroporte at the Brenner motorway near the Italian border has been captured on video by the folks from Autoblog.it.

The automaker plans to display the car that first put them in the racing winning circle, the No. 46 Datsun 510 by Brock Racing Enterprises, and its latest winner, the No. 05 Nissan GT - R Nismracing winning circle, the No. 46 Datsun 510 by Brock Racing Enterprises, and its latest winner, the No. 05 Nissan GT - R NismRacing Enterprises, and its latest winner, the No. 05 Nissan GT - R Nismo GT3.

Only a few days ago did Volkswagen reveal in full its all - electric I.D. R Pikes Peak race car, and today the automaker has declared official on - track testing is underway.

Whatever the case may be, we're itching to find out what the Japanese automaker has in store for us with this gnarly little beast that's already looking like it's armed and ready to tear up race tracks from here to Timbuktu.

In the race to pack in as many gadgets and features as possible on new vehicles, automakers are gravitating towards adaptive suspension systems as a means to bridge the gap between sporty handling and a comfortable ridIn the race to pack in as many gadgets and features as possible on new vehicles, automakers are gravitating towards adaptive suspension systems as a means to bridge the gap between sporty handling and a comfortable ridin as many gadgets and features as possible on new vehicles, automakers are gravitating towards adaptive suspension systems as a means to bridge the gap between sporty handling and a comfortable ride.

Millen is the son of off - roading legend Rod Millen, and has a history with the Japanese automaker that stretches back to his childhood, including racing in MTEG stadium at the age of nine, supporting Ivan Stewart's off - road efforts, racing an FJ Cruiser in the Baja 1000, and winning the Baja 1000 in a Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in 2014.

Meanwhile, Audi continued their steady march to introduce an S model of each car in their line to keep abreast of the dizzying performance arms race amongst luxury automakers.

Automakers often say they go racing in order to improve their production models, and when you have decades of success on the track, chances are your vehicle lineup is all the better for it.

In broad terms, this means that the automaker wasn't on a quest to make its vehicles faster around a racing circuit.

Electric vehicles are really gaining some traction in multiple areas, with EVs and plug - in hybrids coming soon from the majority of automakers, as well as expanding into racing with series like Formula E. Now, though, electric vehicles have expanded into a new type of racing for them: Rallycross.

Audi has a powerful performance pedigree thanks to its history in rally racing, but these days, the German automaker is famous for its sharp styling.

With the introduction of the 2015 Huracan Super Trofeo at the Quail Motorsports Gathering in Carmel, California, the Italian automaker presents a purpose - built racer that is designed to compete in the Blancpain racing series.

SPECS 2,687 cc 210hp Air - cooled flat 6 cylinder engine Type 915/08 manual gearbox Under 1,700 post-restoration kilometers Bosch mechanical fuel injection 5 - speed manual gearbox in rear transaxle Fully adjustable four - wheel independent suspension Four - wheel hydraulic disc brakes Wheelbase: 89.3» THE 911RS 2.7 Porsche's legendary 917 was no longer eligible to compete in World Sports Car Championship racing after the 1972 racing season, and instead of creating an all - new car from scratch, the Zuffenhausen automaker decided to tackle the new European GT Championship instead.

The 2018 edition of the race car, the automaker says, will be shipped to first customers in January next year.

The automaker explains additional spare parts will be required, but their type and amount depends on the race category the customer intends to participate in.

Italian automaker Maserati was established in 1914 by a family of brothers sharing the same name, producing both road and race cars.

CEO Andy Palmer had previously mentioned the Valkyrie would see a 150 - unit run capped off by a 25 - unit track car series, but in mid-November the automaker revealed how those track cars would be honed by the Red Bull racing team.

The automaker revealed the GT by surprise February 12 and announced they would be building the low - production high - speed supercar in collaboration with Markham, Ontario - based parts supplier and race car builders Multimatic Inc..

Subaru is an automaker that we would traditionally relate with Gran Turismo and the World Rally Championship, but in this case the «R» is meant less as a nod towards a high performance racing model, but is more likely to stand for the new Legacy's relaxed attitude.

Few constructors are more important to the history of Grand Prix racing than Alfa Romeo, but the Italian automaker hasn't participated in F1 in over 30 years.

It turned out to be a stroke of genius for the Blue Oval and now, the automaker is capitalizing on the hot hatch's popularity by offering a free one - day course at the Ford Performance Racing School in Grantsville, Utah for owners of 2016 and 2017 Focus RS models.

Mostly known for its V -12-powered grand tourers and the race cars based on them, Aston Martin isn't the kind of automaker you'd go to in search of a supercar.

Automakers are in an arms race to produce more and more powerful fours, and the results can be pretty incredible.

In the rough and tumble world of pick - up trucks, the constant development for the baddest, meanest, and most powerful off - roader is a constant race for automakers determined to build the most imposing of them all and find the one that can be called the kingpin of all - utility vehicles.

Hyundai and Rhys Millen Racing Partner on Mid-Engine V8 Genesis Coupe The Korean automaker is again planning some flash at the SEMA Show, and again joining with Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) on a Genesis Coupe in a mid-engine configuration, based around Hyundai's 4.6 L V8 occupying the former backseat.

The Japanese automaker claims to have utilized it's experience of Formula 1 Racing in the new Camry.

Infiniti and Red Bull Racing are extending their partnership originally established back in March 2011, with the Japanese automaker set to become a major technical partner starting with the 2013 Formula One season.

RACING TO PRODUCTION AND VICE VERSA Besides being a great marketing opportunity, automakers compete in motorsports to develop and test new technology for future products.

If you hadn't noticed, Germany's automakers are engaged in a model proliferation race.

Unveiled just in time for the start of the 2017 FIA Formula 1 World Championship on 26 March, the V8 and V12 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Editions have been built by the automaker's in - house personalization service, Q by Aston Martin.

Aston Martin will be going to the races in 2012 with a new Vantage GT3 race car, which was just unveiled by the British automaker.

Waymo's forthcoming commercial autonomous ride - hailing service is a good thing for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, allowing the automaker to have a stake in the self - driving - car race with little to no direct investment.

Certainly any proof that a Detroit automaker upped the ante in the race for fuel efficiency would be extraordinarily good news.

In the article, LeRoy discusses how automakers and suppliers are quickly innovating and racing to file patents for autonomous vehicles and device integration.

«Automakers are racing to fill in all the white spaces,» suggests Dave Sullivan, a senior automotive analyst with consultancy AutoPacific Inc..