Sentences with phrase «driving vehicle platform»

The company touted that, in this case, the company is pursuing the role of open self - driving vehicle platform.

The company touted that, in this case, the company is pursuing the role of open self - driving vehicle platform.

(Reuters)- Canadian auto parts producer Magna International Inc said on Tuesday it had joined a consortium including BMW and Intel Corp to develop a self - driving vehicle platform for the use of auto makers by 2020.

Expanding the application of the axle disconnect concept in front - wheel drive based all - wheel drive vehicle platforms (as in the all - wheel drive versions of the Dodge Charger and the Chrysler 300) Chrysler developed the first rear axle disconnect technology to improve fuel economy, along with retaining the vehicle capability.

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• Upstream Security, a San Francisco - based cybersecurity platform provider for connected cars and self - driving vehicles, raised $ 9 million in Series A funding.

It also confirmed a Reuters report that it is developing its first dedicated electric vehicle platform, which will allow the company to produce multiple models with longer driving ranges.

The Pegasus platform builds on top of Nvidia's existing Drive PX computing systems that are already used in many self - driving vehicle tests around the world.

Jungwirth says Aurora's self - driving tech could be applied to other vehicle platforms as well, including autonomous trucks, delivery vans, even roving mailbox stations.

Aurora has been working to integrate its self - driving system into VW's vehicle platforms.

So optimistic is Udacity about the future of self - driving cars, that the online learning platform recently launched a contest offering $ 100,000 to anyone who can build the world's first open - source autonomous vehicle.

Baidu is also coordinating international autonomous vehicle stakeholders with its Apollo platform, which includes a data sharing facility, an autonomous driving simulator, and an equity investment fund.

Those who have left Uber in recent times have included the VP of maps and business platform Brian McClendon, president Jeff Jones, AI lead Gary Marcus, communications SVP Rachel Whetstone, VP of global vehicle programs Sherif Marakby, VP of product Ed Baker, SVP of engineering Amit Singhal and self - driving car head Anthony Levandowski.

The company plans to build vehicles with a Variable Platform Architecture (VPA), which allows for vehicles to be built with multiple motors, along with powertrain configurations that can be customized for specific power, range and driving dynamics.

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He said that he left Ibadan and was coming to Osogbo to submit his letter of intent to contest the governorship election on the platform of the PDP when his attackers, who drove in an unmarked black sport utility van, crossed his vehicle and opened fire on it.

Like the new Volkswagen Golf and GTI, which will come to the U.S. next year, the 2015 Audi TT will ride on the Volkswagen Group's MQB platform, which is a modular architecture specifically for front - drive based vehicles.

Much of Holden's model range is already imported, excluding the Holden Commodore, Caprice, and Ute vehicles that all use an Australian - built rear - wheel - drive platform.

While it's hard to say exactly how the Patriot — let alone one driven primarily by electricity — fits into Jeep's off - road mantra, there is some promise in this concept vehicle: as it shares its platform with the Caliber, this shows Chrysler could feasibly develop an ER - EV compact car for the Dodge brand.

The LC 500 will be the first vehicle to be produced using Lexus» new rear - wheel - drive platform and uses a combination of high strength steel and aluminium, as well as an optional carbon fibre roof.

Unlike an SUV, which is built on a body - on - frame truck platform, a CUV is built off a «unibody» car platform, which make the vehicles drive and behave more like a traditional sedan or coupe.

It has all the off - road and heavy - duty hauling and towing capabilities that come from being built on a truck platform, and yet it is also a vehicle that can be driven every day.

This doesn't come as too much of a surprise because the Clubman is based off parent company BMW's new UKL platform, which also underpins all - wheel drive vehicles like the BMW X1 and the upcoming Mini Countryman SUV.

If one surmises that there is still room for a range - topping, image - leading, headline - making vehicle in the Buick lineup that resurrects the Riviera nameplate on a version of GM's rear - wheel - drive platform, Federico only smiles and reminds us that «I'm Mr. GM Small Car Worldwide,» not in charge of the Buick brand or Buick product development, but he allows that «I don't think anybody disagrees with you [that Buick needs an image leader].»

This includes modular platforms for compact and larger front - wheel drive vehicles, as well as rear - wheel - drive layouts.

By 2015, we should see a 4C roadster; a new crossover - utility vehicle; and the Giulia, a BMW 3 - series - size sedan on a new rear - wheel - drive platform that also will underpin the SRT Barracuda.

Based on the highly regarded rear - wheel - drive Sigma platform that also underpins the CTS and STS sedans, the SRX is significant because it is uniquely a Cadillac and signals a more modern approach to the sport - utility - vehicle segment.

Despite the fact it shares its platform with the dowdy Honda Pilot and weighs nearly 4600 pounds, the MDX drives like a much smaller, much sportier vehicle.

Crossovers have become a natural transition from the truck based SUVs of the last 20 years, because most drivers finally realized that driving around town in an expensive vehicle built off a truck platform wasn't as much fun as it looked.

A perfect combination of striking vehicle proportions and exceptionally engaging driving experience is created on dedicated rear - wheel - drive platforms.

When word got out that BMW would be moving to front - wheel - drive platforms for its new compact vehicles, there was a fair amount of panic by the BMW faithful.

The X2 xDrive28i M SportX is proof enough to us that for certain models the AWD adaptation of BMW's front - drive platform is just as good, if not better, than many rear - drive vehicles trying to accomplish a similar objective.

Introduced in 1998 with the AS200 (Chassis code GXE10) and RS200 (chassis code SXE10) sedans, the compact vehicle was produced using a shortened, front - engine, rear - wheel - drive midsize platform, [9] allowing Japanese buyers to take advantage of tax savings imposed by Japanese government regulations concerning vehicle exterior dimensions and engine displacement, and adapted parts from the larger second - generation Aristo / GS.

The Edge crossover, new from wheels to roof and based on Ford's global midsized vehicle platform, was introduced for the 2015 model year and included a redesigned front and rear suspension as well as improved driving dynamics.

The Mirai is the culmination of 20 years worth of research into hydrogen fuel - cell vehicles, and underneath the dramatic bodywork (and the Lexus ct200h / Toyota Prius platform) is a powertrain that takes compressed hydrogen and pushes it through membranes that separate the electrons from the hydrogen, using them to power an electric motor that drives the front wheels like in a regular electric car.

Subaru has unveiled a next - generation vehicle platform it says will improve safety and driving performance while keeping the small Japanese automaker competitive through 2025.

Let us explain: based on the same rear - wheel drive platform that underpins the Infiniti G sedan, the Infiniti FX offers some of the best handling and road feel of any vehicle in its class.

This new platform was developed with the objective of making Altima one of the best performing large front - wheel drive vehicles available globally.

The new Mercedes CLA was extended on the MFA front wheel drive platform, also used by the A-Class, but the vehicles are completely different.

It is unclear what architecture GM would use for the H4, but a source says it will not be a front - wheel - drive vehicle, ruling out the platform used for the Saturn Vue.

Source: Hyundai Press Release is on Page 2 All - New Hyundai IONIQ line - up electrifies Geneva Motor Show World's first vehicle platform with three electrified powertrains offers low - to zero - emission mobility accessible to everyone Innovative IONIQ delivers uncompromised driving experience and design Unveiling of the IONIQ line - up at the Geneva Motor Show is available live stream: media, enthusiasts and fans worldwide can be part of the experience February 24, 2016 - At the Geneva Motor Show 2016, Hyundai Motor is introducing the All - New Hyundai IONIQ line - up consisting of: IONIQ Hybrid, IONIQ Electric and IONIQ Plug - in.

We encourage you to stop by the Sloane Toyota Philadelphia showroom to test drive equipped new Toyota vehicles, and check out the video below for more insight into the 2.0 autonomous test platform.

I wouldn't have a problem with BMW if they lived up to the hype, they do nt, as for the S - Max, your right, being sporty hasn't hurt it sales, but it also happens to be the best people carrier in its class, and that's not just my opinion, this 2 series is clearly not aimed at sporty people, its aimed at young families and pensioners, and it also is clearly not even the best in its class, as their first ever BMW badged FWD vehicle its should have been the best they can produce, and a landmark vehicle in its segment, like the original Focus was, it isnt, and from what I have read and heard elsewhere, mini are getting better results out of this new platform than BMW are, BMW «The Ultimate Driving Machine» - really, when was the last time BMW produced a genuinely ultimate driving machine, it was probably the Bangle designed 5 series, but that was a bit weird in the looks department (even though familiarity meant it did grow on you) and it was a BMW I trulyDriving Machine» - really, when was the last time BMW produced a genuinely ultimate driving machine, it was probably the Bangle designed 5 series, but that was a bit weird in the looks department (even though familiarity meant it did grow on you) and it was a BMW I trulydriving machine, it was probably the Bangle designed 5 series, but that was a bit weird in the looks department (even though familiarity meant it did grow on you) and it was a BMW I truly liked.

The Acura RDX, a handsome little all - wheel - drive vehicle built off the same platform found under the new Honda CR - V, bowed last summer with a 2.3 - liter turbocharged and intercooled four - cylinder turning out 240 hp at 6000 rpm and an un-Honda-like 260 lb - ft of torque at 4500 rpm.

The new Prius v, with «v» expressing the vehicle's versatility, shares the current generation Prius» platform and Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, including the NiMH battery pack.

That probably isn't a coincidence, considering that both the new Explorer and Aviator will share the same CD6 platform, which accommodates front -, rear -, and all - wheel - drive vehicles.

eTwinsterX can also be integrated into existing vehicle platforms, enabling bolt - on all - wheel - drive hybridization without major modifications to the design.

As the first dedicated platform fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity was powered by the smaller and lighter Honda V - flow fuel cell stack positioned in the center tunnel of the vehicle, with the smooth high torque front - wheel drive electric motor, providing performance on par with a gasoline powered sedan, including a 240 miles driving range rating.

The vehicle was initially based on the Golf platform, and had roughly the same exterior dimensions and power train options as the Volkswagen hatch, with the addition of Quattro all - wheel drive.

Hyundai also says that the new ultra-rigid rear - drive platform adds more precise vehicle dynamics for those vehicles ordered without the AWD, while active safety features now include available automatic emergency braking, head - up display, a cabin carbon dioxide sensor and lane - keep assist.

[23] The design brief also established the compact front - wheel - drive X platform vehicles by General Motors in the US as competitors.