When Land Cruiser arrived in the U.S. in the late ‘50s, Toyota sold only one unit in its first year.\nBut then, when the 40 Series arrived, Land Cruiser became the best-selling Toyota in the U.S. for five years running.\nNow, in its return to the U.S. market after a three-year hiatus, Land Cruiser utilizes the global TNGA-F body-on-frame platform.\nSimple Grade StructureLand Cruiser will be available in three grades: Land Cruiser 1958, Land Cruiser, and the limited run Land Cruiser First Edition.\nToyota Safety Sense 3.0 StandardAll 2024 models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Toyota’s suite of active safety and convenience systems.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Modern vehicle technologies deemed distracting","slug":"modern-vehicle-technologies-deemed-distracting","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-08-03 14:31:19.870884","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"A new survey has revealed up to 75 per cent of Australian drivers believe modern vehicle technology is distracting and that almost two-thirds actively miss defunct or declining ‘old-school’ technologies.\nThe survey was commissioned by Budget Direct and attracted more than 1000 respondents, three quarters of whom deemed touch-screen technology, hands-free mobile phone functions, audio-related features, automated driving technologies and audible warning systems the most distracting features of all – in that order.\nRoughly 16 per cent of participants also admitted to either being involved in an incident or a close call due to tech-related distraction.\nA contributing factor in these statistics is the fact vehicle interfaces are becoming increasingly advanced, complex and potentially confusing, shifting away from old-school do-it-yourself tech like CD players, buttons/dials and even manual transmissions.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"XPeng (XPEV) shares sink as VP of autonomous driving resigns","slug":"xpeng-xpev-shares-sink-as-vp-of-autonomous-driving-resigns","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-08-03 14:31:13.291035","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"XPeng (NYSE: XPEV) shares experienced a decline of over 5% on Wednesday following an announcement by the Chinese electric vehicle startup.\nThe company disclosed in a statement that Wu Xinzhou, the Vice President of Autonomous Driving, has tendered his resignation due to “personal and family reasons”.\nWu has been at the forefront of the Chinese EV maker's autonomous driving development since 2018.\nThe company announced that Li Liyun, senior director of XPeng's autonomous driving team, will take over Wu's role.\n\"I will continue to personally lead our autonomous driving team and strengthen our leadership in Smart EV technologies,\" he added.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Robotaxi Companies Court Public Opinion After Setbacks","slug":"robotaxi-companies-court-public-opinion-after-setbacks","publishDate":"2023-08-02 00:00:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-03 14:31:12.332624","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Autonomous vehicle companies angling to expand their reach have hit a regulatory snag, with San Francisco officials trying to hit the brakes.\nSo now, companies like Cruise and Waymo are taking the showdown to the court of public opinion, hoping to win hearts with a new PR blitz.\nSafer Roads for All is sponsored by the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association, NetChoice, Chamber of Progress, TechNet and Waymo.\nNetChoice—an tech industry group that describes itself as making the internet “safe for free enterprise and free expression”—represents the likes of Google, TikTok, Amazon and Meta.\nIt’s highly active, having launched a litigation center in March for the tech industry to come together to make legal arguments and track local policy.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Fueling the Future: The Role of Power Management Integrated Circuits in Advancing Electric and Autonomous Vehicles Globally","slug":"fueling-the-future-the-role-of-power-management-integrated-circuits-in-advancing-electric-and-autonomous-vehicles-globally","publishDate":"2023-08-02 08:00:28+00:00","createdLocal":"2023-08-03 14:31:11.770706","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"PMICs are essentially the brains behind the operation of electric and autonomous vehicles.\nThis is particularly crucial in electric vehicles, where energy efficiency is paramount.\nBy optimizing power usage, PMICs extend the range of electric vehicles, making them a more viable and attractive option for consumers.\nHowever, the road to widespread adoption of electric and autonomous vehicles is not without its challenges.\nAs we move towards a future dominated by electric and autonomous vehicles, the importance of PMICs will only continue to grow.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Qualcomm teams up with Hyundai Motor for PBV infotainment","slug":"qualcomm-teams-up-with-hyundai-motor-for-pbv-infotainment","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-08-03 14:31:11.388091","feedName":"Connected Car","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Getty Images/XH4DQualcomm said on Thursday that it will be providing its Snapdragon solutions to Hyundai Motor Group for use in purpose-built vehicles (PBV).\nThe infotainment systems on these PBVs will use Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms for a \"holistic, seamlessly connected and smart user experience,\" Qualcomm said.\nAccording to the US chip giant, the latest generation of the Snapdragon Automotive Cockpit Platforms offer optimal power consumption while providing top-tier graphics as well as top immersive multimedia and audio experiences.\nMeanwhile, Qualcomm and Hyundai Motor Group have been collaborating since 2011 on in-vehicle mobile communications using Snapdragon Automotive Connectivity Platforms.\nThe platforms offer location services, emergency calling, noise reduction, and dual SIM capability as well as cloud-based monitoring and management systems, the US chip company said.
"}}}},{"node":{"postTitle":"Congress Takes Steps to Revive Legislation Regulating Autonomous Vehicles","slug":"congress-takes-steps-to-revive-legislation-regulating-autonomous-vehicles","publishDate":"None","createdLocal":"2023-08-03 14:31:11.090015","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"__, to amend title 49 United States Code, to provide for updated and new motor vehicle safety standards and regulations for highly automated vehicles and partially automated vehicles, and for purposes.\n§ 30113 for AVs from the current 2,500 vehicles per year to 100,000 vehicles per year.\nMr. Bozzella specifically noted the need for NHTSA to modernize the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) to account for new AV technology.\nThe Effects of Congressional ActionBy holding this hearing, Congress has begun to take steps to place AV technology back into the foreground and to revive its prior bipartisan and bicameral efforts to regulate the safe deployment of AV technology.\nRegardless of the fate of this round of legislation, NHTSA will continue down its current path of reviewing FMVSS safety standards by its rulemaking schedule.
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