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10/17/23 - 2024 Nissan Rogue, Ambarella on electric/electronic architecture migration, Do Cold Air Intakes Really Work?

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  • 🚗 Car reveal/review: 2024 Nissan Rogue, 2025 Ram 1500 TRX caught on video with possible inline-6, 2024 Toyota Tacoma: What to know about the newest truck

  • 🤖 Auto Tech: Ambarella on electric/electronic architecture migration, When Will We See Solid-State Batteries in New Toyota EVs with 600+ Miles of Range?

  • 🙌 Tips/advices: Do Cold Air Intakes Really Work?

  • 😄 Fun read: 10 examples of technology going from the racetrack to the road, Zipcar hit with first-ever fine for renting out recalled cars

2024 Nissan Rogue | The Torque Report

The 2024 Nissan Rogue in the US receives a minor redesign with updates to its grille and rear fascia, coming in various trim levels. Notably, the SL and Platinum trims feature built-in Google software for an enhanced infotainment system. The car retains its 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with a variable compression ratio. It has 201 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque and can tow up to 1,500 pounds, including 150 pounds of tongue weight. Pricing will be disclosed closer to its early 2024 release in the US.

2025 Ram 1500 TRX Spy Video | Photo credit: Baldauf

Ram's 2025 1500 TRX is testing with a potential 6-cylinder engine, as the 2024 model marked the end of the supercharged V-8 Hellcat. The new engine could be the 3.0-liter turbo-6 from Stellantis, offering 510 hp. This change might improve fuel efficiency and possibly reduce the starting price of around $85,000. Expect styling and interior updates, with a debut in the first half of the next year and sales later in the summer or fall.

2024 Toyota Tacoma | USA Today

Toyota is introducing the 2024 Tacoma with major changes. The truck lineup includes a new 2.4-liter turbocharged i-Force engine range, featuring a hybridized version with 326 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. A 6-speed manual is available, and the lineup boasts updated technology, including Toyota's IsoDynamic Performance seat. Safety Sense 3.0 is standard, with more sophisticated styling and new trim options. Prices range from an estimated $30,000 to $50,000, and it's expected to hit showrooms late in 2023 or early 2024.

The article features an interview with Ambarella Inc. It discusses the transformative shift in the automotive industry brought about by software-defined vehicle architecture, focusing on its role in assimilating cutting-edge technologies and services. The transition from distributed to centralized electronic/electric (E/E) architecture is explored, with insights into the evolving roles of OEMs, tier 1, and tier 2 suppliers. The centralization of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) processing, the implications for electric vehicles, and the potential for over-the-air updates are also highlighted.

IToyota is making significant strides in solid-state battery technology for electric vehicles (EVs). These batteries promise higher energy density, faster charging, and improved safety due to a non-flammable solid electrolyte. Toyota has partnered with Panasonic to expedite the development of solid-state batteries. This advancement could lead to commercial EVs featuring these batteries as early as 2025, reshaping the EV market with improved efficiency and safety.

Cold Air Intakes (CAIs) are popular car modifications that can enhance performance. They work by providing cooler air to the engine, resulting in a more efficient combustion process and increased power. The effectiveness of CAIs varies depending on the car and its modifications. Additionally, CAIs can improve engine sound, reduce maintenance costs with washable filters, and reduce weight with materials like carbon fiber. Modern ECUs adapt well to CAIs. Manufacturers like Cobb and K&N offer options for various vehicles, optimizing ECU performance.

Porsche celebrated its 75th anniversary at the Rennsport Reunion in Monterey, California. The event showcased Porsche's history of engineering excellence, from early engines to turbocharging, hybrids, and high-performance EVs. The article highlights Porsche's innovative approaches in racing, from its first factory-built racing car in 1953 to the 917's aerodynamics and the development of its iconic 911 models, including its water-cooled engines and adoption of turbocharging. Porsche's evolution in racing culminated in its foray into electric vehicles with the 919 Hybrid and the mission to create electric race cars capable of a 30-minute flat-out race between charges.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) imposed a $300,000 fine on Zipcar for "renting vehicles with open, unrepaired recalls." The recall in question pertains to 2015-2017 Ford Transit vans, affecting around 373,000 vehicles. Zipcar stated that fewer than 50 vehicles out of its 12,000 global fleet violated NHTSA's policies and has implemented improvements since 2017. This is the first such fine, but Hertz is also under NHTSA investigation.

And.. that’s a wrap