Before the pandemic, Qvale Automotive Group had a digital retailing tool and the ability to allow customers to electronically sign documents from inside the showroom. When the coronavirus began to surge across the U.S. this spring, Qvale discovered that its showroom could be anywhere. With the help of videoconferencing software …
Read More »The Tech and Training behind Why F1 Racer Grosjean Is Alive Today
The FIA has begun its investigation of the Romain Grosjean crash at Bahrain last weekend, and results of that investigation are expected in six to eight weeks. Grojsean somehow was able to free himself from his burning car and escape with burns to the back of his hands. Grosjean hopes …
Read More »The Tech and Training behind Why F1 Racer Grosjean Is Alive Today
The FIA has begun its investigation of the Romain Grosjean crash at Bahrain last weekend, and results of that investigation are expected in six to eight weeks. Grojsean somehow was able to free himself from his burning car and escape with burns to the back of his hands. Grosjean hopes …
Read More »2021 Lincoln Nautilus Gets a Vastly Redesigned Interior, New Tech
The 2021 Lincoln Nautilus has gained a revamped interior, including a 13.2-inch infotainment screen equipped with Ford’s new Sync 4 technology. The dashboard is redesigned with a multi-level look, with luxurious materials running horizontally across the front of the interior. The Nautilus is slated to reach dealers early next year. …
Read More »2021 Land Rover Discovery Gets Updated Tech, New Powertrains
Land Rover’s three-row Discovery SUV cruises into 2021 with new powertrains, updated infotainment, and freshened styling. Gone are last year’s diesel and supercharged V-6 engines; new engines include a turbo four and a turbocharged inline-six with a 48-volt hybrid system. The Discovery inherits the new Pivi Pro infotainment system from …
Read More »2021 Ford Edge SUV reboots with more tech features
The 2021 Ford Edge mid-size crossover SUV reboots with a larger touchscreen, a new infotainment system with over-the-air updates, and more USB ports, Ford announced Wednesday. The biggest change comes with the largest touchscreen in the class, Ford says. The Edge competes with other mid-size crossover SUVs that seat five, …
Read More »What’s the Next Big Thing In Safety Tech?
October’s issue includes our annual 20 Questions feature. You can find this and 19 other questions–and answers–there. For years, automotive executives, suppliers, and regulators have promised that autonomous tech will prevent the vast majority of crashes. But even though computers are more reliable than humans, automated driving systems can’t and …
Read More »2021 Honda Accord sedan and hybrid get more tech, price bump to $25,725
The refreshed 2021 Honda Accord mid-size sedan comes with more standard safety and convenience features, as well as a price increase of up to $ 875 over the 2020 model. But Honda wants you in the 2021 Accord Hybrid. “The new Honda Accord Hybrid is really the Accord to buy, …
Read More »2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD tows more, gets more tech
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD gets an increased towing capacity, and more available trailering technology spreads to both the 2500 and 3500HD. The Silverado 3500HD boosts max towing capacity by 500 pounds to 36,000 pounds. That number is achieved by the base Work Truck with rear-wheel-drive, dual-rear-wheels, the 6.6-liter turbodiesel …
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