SAE Foundation Recognizes Nissan’s Jose Munoz
The Society of Automotive Engineers, or SAE, Foundation is known throughout the industry for its leadership both in education and professional development. This year the organization selected Nissan Chief Performance Officer José Muñoz for its Industry Leader Award at the 2018 Annual Celebration. What is Right For You? Learn more about the benefits of buying or […]
GM and SAE International Reteam for New Autonomous Vehicle Competition
Today at WCX 17: SAE World Congress Experience, SAE International and General Motors announced the eight North American universities that have been selected to compete in the pair’s next upcoming AutoDrive Challenge. GM and SAE International’s new autonomous vehicle design competition will task students with developing and demonstrating a fully autonomous passenger vehicle in three […]
GM Sponsoring SAE International’s College Competition to Create Autonomous Tech
Today General Motors announced that it is partnering with SAE International to headline sponsor AutoDrive Challenge, the latest of SAE International’s Collegiate Design Series. This new autonomous vehicle competition will give students three years to develop and demonstrate a full autonomous driving passenger vehicle. The goal is that by the third and final year, the […]
SAE Honors GM’s Larry Nitz with Edward N. Cole Auto Engineering Award
The Society of Automotive Engineers International has announced that its next recipient for the Edward N. Cole Award for Automotive Engineering Innovation is none other than Larry T. Nitz, executive director of General Motors global propulsion systems. The Edward N. Cole Award is presented to honor an SAE International member whose design is described in […]
Futurist Ray Kurzweil to Open SAE 2015 World Congress & Exhibition
Honda announced today that world-renowned American inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil will be the opening speaker at next month’s SAE 2015 World Congress & Exhibition. Honda, the company providing Executive Leadership for the 2015 World Congress, will be sponsoring Kurzweil’s speech because it relates to the event’s chosen theme of “Leading Mobility Innovation.” “The visionary […]
2016 ATS-V SAE-Certified for More Horsepower Than Anticipated
Cadillac ripped the covers off of its 2016 ATS-V Coupe and Sedan last year at the Los Angeles Auto Show, promising a whole lot of horsepower with its Twin Turbo 3.6-liter V6. As it turns out, the ATS-V is even more powerful than even Cadillac projected. More from Cadillac: Cadillac V2V Technology Earns Esteemed Award […]
Honda’s Erik Berkman Blogs about SAE World Congress & Exhibition
Honda is the host company for this year’s SAE World Congress & Exhibition, which will run from April 21st through the 23rd in Detroit, Michigan. In the lead-up to the big event, executive vice president of Honda North America and general chairman of this year’s World Congress, Erik Berkman, will be sharing a series of […]
Honda Sponsoring 2015 SAE World Congress & Exhibition in Detroit
Honda has announced that it will be serving as the Host Company for the Society of Automotive Engineers’ (SAE) 2015 World Congress & Exhibition. The annual event, which highlights the auto industry’s role in driving the future of personal mobility, will be held this year at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan, from April 21st through […]
Ram Is Only Brand to Adopt SAE J2807 Towing Standards on All Pickups
Ram Truck brand yesterday announced that it will be the only automaker to adopt the new SAE J2807 towing standards across all pickup truck segments—its ½-ton, ¾-ton, and 1-ton. Other automakers, like Chevy (with the Silverado) and GMC (with the Sierra), have adopted these new standards set by the Society of Automotive Engineers (hence SAE) […]
Honda Assists Automotive Engineers with HPD Collegiate SAE Program
Good news for students involved in Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) programs: it has been announced that Honda Performance Development will make their products available to academic organizations through membership in the Honda Racing Line. Any university that runs SAE-affiliated programs such as Formula SAE and Baja SAE will be able to gain membership in […]
CT5-V Blackwing 120th Anniversary Edition Sells for $250K at Auction
In case you didn’t know, this year marks the 120th anniversary of the historic Cadillac brand. As a way to celebrate, the brand is expanding the Collector’s Series with a new 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 120th Anniversary Edition, which went on sale at auction. Honorable Brand: Cadillac shines in 2022 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability […]
Ford F-150 Lightning Conquers the Ike Gauntlet
When it comes to pushing trucks to their limits, TFLtruck throws down the gauntlet. Specifically, the Ike Gauntlet — a brutal towing test that proves a pickup’s worth in terms of pulling power. And lo and behold, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning done went out there and took Ike’s best shot. Ford Punches Up: First-ever […]
Ford F-150 Lightning, PowerBoost Hybrid Can Charge Other EVs
Yo, dawg. Ford heard you like EVs that do cool stuff. So Ford made a truck that you can charge so that you can charge other EVs. Shockingly Popular: The Ford F-150 Lightning is sold out for the time being, but you can sign up for updates Super dated and suuuper slapdash attempt at the […]
Ford Bronco Riptide is Ready for a Day at the Beach
Ford is indeed forging ahead with a Bronco Raptor for 2022, and it could also be launching a very interesting-sounding Everglades edition. But if we’re in the market for just chucking out new Bronco types, let’s go ahead and make the Bronco Riptide project vehicle a real thing. It’ll be a beach blast! Surfs Up: […]
Hyundai, Motional Transform Ioniq 5 into Electric Robotaxi
Although customers who buy the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV will need to do their own driving, another version of this vehicle will soon be launched as a fully self-driving robotaxi. Hyundai’s Newest Model: Learn about the impressive Ioniq 5 EV Hyundai Motor Group and Motional have partnered to turn the Ioniq 5 into an […]
Honda Begins Rolling Out Level 3 Automated Driving
The Legend EX can autonomously steer, accelerate, and brake in order to pass slower cars on the highway before returning to the original lane
What Are the Different Levels of Car Autonomy?
As semi-autonomous vehicle technologies become more common, you may have encountered automakers advertising these with terms like “Level 3 autonomy”
Drivers Lose Focus with Partial Automation Tech
Once drivers get used to partial automation tech, they lose focus on the road and on their responsibilities behind the wheel. According to research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s AgeLab, drivers at first maintained their usual driving habits when the vehicle featured any level of partial automation. […]