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Sharp electronics wants to make electric cars, but questions remain – report

Drive.com

The company responsible for manufacturing the Apple iPhone has teamed up with electronic maker Sharp, but poor financials and a reduction in patent applications hint at troubled times for Sharp. Sharp isn’t the first electronics specialist to move into the car business.

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Ineos buyers relishing lack of safety nannies

CarExpert

“It comes with a good array of safety features, but it seems that a lot of our buyers are not particularly interested in intrusive electronic systems that interrupt what they think that they’re more than capable of doing in their normal day-to-day driving. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Four Ways Electronic Reg & Title Processing Can Save Your Dealership Money

DealerTrack Insights

As more and more state motor vehicle divisions adopt electronic registration and titling, dealerships find themselves overhauling their back-office processes to keep up. With electronic reg and title, the “documents” to be sent to the DMV are completed online. When you consider the ink and toner savings as well, the economies increase.

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Skoda Kylaq Gets Last-Minute Shakedown Before Nov 6 Debut

Carscoops

The Kylaq is aimed squarely at Indian buyers and won’t be sold in Europe. liter turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine that buyers will be able to pair with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. ” Sounds a bit OTT for a car that would be too ordinary to get European buyers excited.

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Chinese smartphone giant’s Taycan GT rival due to launch in 2025

CarExpert

However, buyers won’t be able to access the full potential of the Ultra until they pass a set of ‘exams’ programmed into the car, Mr Jin reportedly said in a product livestream. The base SU7 sedan was Xiaomi’s automotive debut, after the Chinese electronics company made its name producing smartphones.

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2025 Genesis G80 Combines Fresh Styling With Higher Price Tags

Carscoops

Buyers will also find a new steering wheel, a revised center console, and updated switchgear. Buyers will find an alphabet soup of driver assistance systems including Smart Cruise Control, Highway Driving Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Lane Keeping / Lane Following Assist. Power is provided by a turbocharged 2.5-liter

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Jeep Wrangler 392 Final Edition Wasn’t So Final After All, Returns For 2025

Carscoops

” This isn’t the first time Stellantis has pulled a switcheroo as they previously threw Dodge Durango Hellcat buyers under the bus. ” As a result, buyers will find an 8,000 lbs (3,629 kg) Warn winch, heavy-duty rock sliders, and a half-inch suspension lift. Power is provided by a 6.4-liter