Flagship vehicles

Xinhua Silk Road: China's iconic sedan brand wraps up "Hongqi Journey" with co-op agreement inked in Gansu with Dunhuang Academy

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Monday, January 4, 2021
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, FAW Group, Hongqi, Changchun, Flagship vehicles, Full-size vehicles, Limousines, Luxury vehicles, Mid-size cars, Hongqi CA72

Under the agreement, the two parties would co-build national culture IP while jointly developing cultural and creative products, and launch co-branded cars while deriving new forms to pay tribute to classics.

Key Points: 
  • Under the agreement, the two parties would co-build national culture IP while jointly developing cultural and creative products, and launch co-branded cars while deriving new forms to pay tribute to classics.
  • Hongqi, meaning "red flag", is China's iconic sedan brand.
  • Established in 1958, it has been used in parades at major national celebrations, thus featuring symbolic importance in China's auto industry.
  • Founded in 1953 in Changchun, capital of Jilin Province in northeast China, China FAW Group is regarded as the cradle of China's auto industry.

Xinhua Silk Road: China's iconic sedan brand wraps up "Hongqi Journey" with co-op agreement inked in Gansu with Dunhuang Academy

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Monday, January 4, 2021
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, FAW Group, Hongqi, Changchun, Flagship vehicles, Full-size vehicles, Limousines, Luxury vehicles, Mid-size cars, Hongqi CA72

Under the agreement, the two parties would co-build national culture IP while jointly developing cultural and creative products, and launch co-branded cars while deriving new forms to pay tribute to classics.

Key Points: 
  • Under the agreement, the two parties would co-build national culture IP while jointly developing cultural and creative products, and launch co-branded cars while deriving new forms to pay tribute to classics.
  • Hongqi, meaning "red flag", is China's iconic sedan brand.
  • Established in 1958, it has been used in parades at major national celebrations, thus featuring symbolic importance in China's auto industry.
  • Founded in 1953 in Changchun, capital of Jilin Province in northeast China, China FAW Group is regarded as the cradle of China's auto industry.

Hongqi E-HS9 Wins Hearts of Users with World-Class Quality

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
General Automotive, Automotive, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Car classifications, Cars, Motor vehicles, Hongqi, HS9, Full-size vehicles, Flagship vehicles, Limousines

The model received a lot of attention and won high praise from its users since its launch.

Key Points: 
  • The model received a lot of attention and won high praise from its users since its launch.
  • E-HS9 impressed the people involved in test-drive with its high quality and the experience of luxury.
  • Now Hongqi Factory has begun mass production of this model to meet demands of users across the world.
  • The users are also provided with a lush entertainment and life assistance system which is installed in the central console.

Acura Now Offers Non-Certified Used-Vehicle Inventory Online

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Monday, December 21, 2020
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Sedans, Sports sedans, Acura, Mid-size cars, Executive cars, Flagship vehicles, Certified Pre-Owned, Acura TL, Acura MDX

Acura's latest initiative is an expansion of Acura Precision Certified, the brand's award-winning Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Vehicle Program, enhancing the brand's sales portal by incorporating non-certified used Acura vehicles.

Key Points: 
  • Acura's latest initiative is an expansion of Acura Precision Certified, the brand's award-winning Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Vehicle Program, enhancing the brand's sales portal by incorporating non-certified used Acura vehicles.
  • The enhanced Acura Certified website enables customers to shop dealer inventories of Acura used vehicles that include up to 10 previous model years.
  • This will take the process of purchasing a used Acura vehicle to the next level by enabling customers to complete most of the purchase process online.
  • All 2021 model Acura vehicles sold in North America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.

Toyota Introduces Second-Generation Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle as Design and Technology Flagship Sedan

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Full-size vehicles, Sedans, Luxury vehicles, Flagship vehicles, Limousines, Toyota, Lexus LS, Lexus, Hybrid electric vehicle

To make the second-generation Mirai its new sedan flagship, Toyota based it on the GA-L platform also used for the Lexus LS sedan.

Key Points: 
  • To make the second-generation Mirai its new sedan flagship, Toyota based it on the GA-L platform also used for the Lexus LS sedan.
  • Toyota, projects that fuel cell electric technology will one day be as common as the company's hybrid electric technology.
  • Toyota remains committed to fuel cell technology as a powertrain for the future.
  • For example, Toyota recently installed fuel cell powertrains in a fleet of Kenworth class-8 semi-trucks that are rated for a maximum 80,000-pound load.

Veoneer Starts Production of World's Most Advanced Automotive Thermal Sensing System on the All-New 2021 Cadillac Escalade

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Car classifications, Cars, Sport utility vehicles, Flagship vehicles, Full-size vehicles, Sedans, Cadillac Escalade, Luxury vehicles, Veoneer, Cadillac, Thermographic camera, Escalade

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive technology company Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE) and (SSE: VNE SDB), has commenced production of its 4thgeneration thermal sensing system, called Night Vision.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive technology company Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE) and (SSE: VNE SDB), has commenced production of its 4thgeneration thermal sensing system, called Night Vision.
  • Veoneer's thermal camera is integrated into the front grille of the Cadillac Escalade and the thermal image is displayed in front of the driver on Cadillac's new 38-inch curved OLED screen.
  • Veoneer is the market leader for automotive thermal sensing systems, delivering globally to 11 customers on more than 35 vehicle models.
  • "The launch of our newest thermal sensing system and the inclusion of our localization technology on the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is an important milestone in Veoneer's journey towards safe collaborative driving."

Veoneer Starts Production of World's Most Advanced Automotive Thermal Sensing System on the All-New 2021 Cadillac Escalade

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Car classifications, Cars, Sport utility vehicles, Flagship vehicles, Full-size vehicles, Sedans, Cadillac Escalade, Luxury vehicles, Veoneer, Cadillac, Thermographic camera, Escalade

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive technology company Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE) and (SSE: VNE SDB), has commenced production of its 4thgeneration thermal sensing system, called Night Vision.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The automotive technology company Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE) and (SSE: VNE SDB), has commenced production of its 4thgeneration thermal sensing system, called Night Vision.
  • Veoneer's thermal camera is integrated into the front grille of the Cadillac Escalade and the thermal image is displayed in front of the driver on Cadillac's new 38-inch curved OLED screen.
  • Veoneer is the market leader for automotive thermal sensing systems, delivering globally to 11 customers on more than 35 vehicle models.
  • "The launch of our newest thermal sensing system and the inclusion of our localization technology on the 2021 Cadillac Escalade is an important milestone in Veoneer's journey towards safe collaborative driving."

Honda Launches Pre-Owned Initiative, Adding Used-Vehicle Inventory to HondaCertified.com

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Monday, December 7, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Transport, Sedans, Hatchbacks, Certified Pre-Owned, Honda, Subcompact cars, Flagship vehicles, American Honda Motor Company, Honda City

This initiative makes Honda the first mass-market brand to offer non-certified pre-owned vehicles for sale on its own website.

Key Points: 
  • This initiative makes Honda the first mass-market brand to offer non-certified pre-owned vehicles for sale on its own website.
  • Honda's comprehensive approach provides customers more online shopping options when looking for pre-owned Honda vehicles.
  • As with CPO vehicles, used Honda vehicles offered on HondaCertified.com will have recalls addressed by Honda dealer service experts prior to sale.
  • Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers.

Automotive Heated Steering Wheel Market to Grow by 470 Thousand Units During 2020-2024 | Rising Demand for Luxury Cars to Boost Growth | Technavio

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Friday, December 4, 2020
Automotive, General Automotive, Cars, Motor vehicles, Car body styles, Sedans, Steering, Flagship vehicles, Hatchbacks

COVID-19 will have a low impact on the automotive heated steering wheel market.

Key Points: 
  • COVID-19 will have a low impact on the automotive heated steering wheel market.
  • The market growth in 2020 is likely to decrease compared to the market growth in 2019.
  • Related Reports on Consumer Discretionary Include:
    Global Automotive Steering Wheel Market - Global automotive steering wheel market is segmented by application (Passenger cars and Commercial vehicles) and geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and MEA).
  • Automotive Heated Steering Wheel Market 2020-2024: Segmentation
    Automotive Heated Steering Wheel Market is segmented as below:

Honda's New Acura Airbag Technology wins a Popular Science "Best of What's New" Award

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Acura MDX, Acura, Airbag, MDX, Sport utility vehicle, Sports sedans, Flagship vehicles

The all-new Acura MDX three-row luxury SUV, set to go on sale early next year, will also feature this award-winning technology as standard equipment.

Key Points: 
  • The all-new Acura MDX three-row luxury SUV, set to go on sale early next year, will also feature this award-winning technology as standard equipment.
  • The new airbag is designed to help reduce head and neck injuries by better controlling the front passenger's head in certain types of crashes.
  • "The 'Best of What's New' awards showcase the year's greatest feats of human ingenuity," says Popular Science Editor-in-Chief Corinne Iozzio.
  • Every year, Popular Science reviews thousands of new products and innovations, selecting the top 100 winners across 10 categories.