Automobiles

TOKYO (AP) — Nissan showed Tuesday what it called a “cool paint” to keep people inside vehicles cooler, although the coating is six times thicker, making commercialization still a challenge. The company’s announcement Tuesday was timely, coming as Japan was enduring record-sweltering temperatures. Nissan Motor Co. tested the paint on vehicles scuttling around Tokyo’s Haneda airport, where there are plenty of unshaded areas that make it a good place to assess the technology. The vehicles with the special paint looked like ordinary cars but felt much cooler to the touch. The cool paint lowered the cars’ roof-panel temperature by 12…

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 24, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Legendary Limousine, a new leader in luxury transportation, is thrilled to announce the launch of its premium limo service in the bustling city of New York. With a commitment to providing unparalleled comfort, style, and exceptional customer service, Legendary Limousine is set to redefine the standards of luxury transportation in the Big Apple. The launch of Legendary Limousine's premium limo service comes at a time when the demand for high-end transportation in New York City is at an all-time high. As the city continues to attract business travelers, tourists, and…

FREEPORT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On the heels of releasing their new Work Horse®️ Series Utility Rack, automotive accessory pioneer Black Horse Off Road is pleased to introduce another must-have product: their new auto safes specifically engineered to safeguard valuables while seamlessly blending with the vehicle’s interior. Available for most pickups and SUVs, these custom-built auto safes boast heavy-duty 12-gauge steel construction, welded tabs, notched seams, and a spring-assisted, counterbalanced door. The concealed storage features drill-resistant locks and a four-digit combination locking system to safely secure items without obstructing any of the factory USB ports. The…

BROADLANDS, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ryan Transportation, a leading freight brokerage and logistics management firm, has gone live with Qued Inc.’s automated load appointment scheduling software, joining a growing list of top 50 third-party logistics providers leveraging Qued’s tools to significantly increase staff productivity and reduce errors and delays in scheduling and securing truck pickup appointments for shippers. Earlier this year, Qued launched its SaaS-based smart AI workflow management software platform that transforms load appointment scheduling for 3PLs and carriers. Following an initial test period, Ryan Transportation last month fully implemented the automation tools within its…

Two Hyundai models and one Kia were the three most-stolen vehicles last year, according to a report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Hyundai Elantra compact cars were stolen more than 48,000 times last year while Hyundai Sonata sedans were stolen almost 43,000 times, according to the report. Kia Optima sedans were stolen more than 30,000 times according to the report, which only counted police-reported thefts. These theft numbers far outstripped those of the fourth most stolen model, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup, one of the best-selling vehicles in America. Silverado pickups were stolen about 24,000 times, according to the…

Tesla has officially launched its CCS adapter for $250, enabling Tesla drivers to access public charging stations. This is a product that Tesla owners have been wanting for a long time. For the past year, Tesla has indicated that it is about to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles. This has been a concern for Tesla owners since it will increase traffic at Supercharger stations. On top of that, it doesn’t work both ways, since Tesla owners don’t have access to most non-Tesla charging stations due to them being equipped with CCS connectors. In 2020, Tesla announced that a…

Renntech has built a special one-of-one W140-chassis Mercedes-Benz S-Class to show the world what it’s capable of. Under the hood of this already classic 1992 Mercedes 600 SEL is the largest displacement M120 V12 ever built at 7.6 liters pumping out 615 hp (458 kW) to the rear wheels only. Here’s a detailed look at one of the slickest pieces of rolling advertising we’ve seen this year. For the unaware, Renntech is a performance engineering firm founded back in 1989. Since then, it’s created some of the most overbuilt modified Mercedes models ever. At its helm is Hartmut Feyhl, a…