Day: May 19, 2022

Nearly new buying guide: Audi Q2

By Jaime E. Love 2 months ago

The ultimate choice is the SQ2, which sits 20mm lower to the ground than the standard car. It joined the range in 2018 and offers 295bhp and 295lb ft from a 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engine. It dispatches 0-62mph in just 4.8sec, which pips the Cupra Ateca and BMW X2 M35i (both 4.9sec), and top speed is 155mph. All that power is certainly tempting but don’t expect it to be kind to you at the pumps.

Earlier cars have three trim levels. SE opens the line-up, with 16in wheels, a 7.0in infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated mirrors and variable dampers.

Sport, originally available for £1550 more than SE, adds 17in wheels, five selectable driving modes, rain-sensing wipers, cruise control, sports seats and silver C-pillars.

Range-topping S Line cars originally commanded a £2250 premium over Sport and they feature more aggressive exterior styling, 18in wheels, LED lights at the

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport Remade as A ‘Stealth-like’ SUV

By Jaime E. Love 2 months ago

A new generation of Land Rover Range Rover debuted last year and there was no question that a fresh Range Rover Sport was soon on the way. The Great Britain-based automaker has delivered.

“The launch is especially important to us and our U.S. customers as it’s the most popular vehicle sold in the country,” Joe Eberhardt, president of Jaguar Land Rover North America said during an exclusive press preview of the model. “Range Rover Sport customers are our most loyal customers,” he continued, sharing that the company sends one in three Range Rover Sports sold in U.S. to either Los Angeles, Miami or New York City.

The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport combines the looks and technology of the fifth-generation Range Rover into a smaller, more budget-friendly package. It too features a reductive design approach, with its muscular looks combining with sporty nods to deliver ‘stealth-like’ looks.

“Our latest

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Taiwan’s No. 2 Chip Maker Teams Up With Car Parts Giant To Make Semiconductors In Japan

By Jaime E. Love 2 months ago

UMC, Taiwan’s No. 2 contract chip maker after TSMC, is pairing up with Toyota-backed car-parts supplier Denso to make semiconductors in Japan and meet growing global demand in the automotive sector.

United Semiconductor Japan Co. (USJC), UMC’s Japanese subsidiary, announced late last month that it is building a production plant for power chips that control the flow and direction of electric current with Denso, which is part-owned by the world’s largest car maker by sales.

“Semiconductors are becoming increasingly important in the automotive industry as mobility technologies evolve, including automated driving and electrification,” Denso president Koji Arima said in the announcement. “Through this collaboration, we contribute to the stable supply of power semiconductors and electrification of automobiles.”

“It should be positive news,” says Brady Wang, Taipei-based associate director with market research firm Counterpoint Research. UMC is already positioned to do “third-generation” semiconductors, including energy-saving

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Automotive LiDAR Market to Expand at 19.5% CAGR through 2032 as Sales of Autonomous Vehicles Bolster | News

By Jaime E. Love 2 months ago

China to Lead the Automotive LiDAR Market Amidst Increasing Investments in the Automotive Industry

In its latest report, Fact.MR presents an elaborate analysis of various factors influencing the global automotive LiDAR market including drivers, opportunities, restraints, and trends. It further delves deeper into observations concerning prominent expansion parameters prevailing across key segments, including products and regions. 

NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The global automotive LiDAR market expected to reach a valuation of US$ 3 Bn by 2031, with sales growing at a 19.5% CAGR over the assessment period. Increasing sales of self-driving cars are expected to boost sales. These systems are required in advanced driver assistance systems and collision warning systems to fulfil the requirements of a safe and intelligent car to make driving an immersive experience.

Advancements in technology is a mainstay in all industries and automotive LiDAR market is witnessing rapid technological advancements. Hence, modern

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