Category: Automotive
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General Motors | MPG 100: GM President Mark Reuss’ Milford Proving Ground Memories
Mark Reuss reflects on his time at GM’s Milford Proving Ground, where he started his career as a summer student working on V6 engines. Now GM’s president, Reuss values the “knothole rides” he holds with engineers to assess vehicles in development. Milford Proving Ground, opened in 1924, has been essential in developing and refining GM’s…
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General Motors | MPG 100: After 40 Years at GM, Wayne McConnell Still Has Something to Prove
Wayne McConnell has led Milford Proving Ground for over 40 years and continues to drive the future of vehicle testing. Based in Michigan, McConnell’s career at GM started in 1982 as a test engineer for tires and wheels. Throughout his career, he has held various roles, eventually overseeing GM’s vehicle integration globally. Now, he is…
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General Motors | MPG 100: 20 Facts About Milford Proving Ground
Milford Proving Ground celebrates 100 years of testing and innovation, playing a key role in the development of all GM vehicles. Located in Michigan, Milford Proving Ground, established in 1924, spans over 4,000 acres and includes more than 150 miles of test roads. It has been a site for major innovations such as autonomous vehicle…
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General Motors | An Update on our Privacy Statement
General Motors has enhanced its privacy practices for U.S. customers by consolidating multiple privacy statements and providing clearer data management controls. Led by Chief Trust & Privacy Officer Alisa Bergman, GM’s updated privacy statement simplifies language, increases transparency on connected data, and highlights new customer tools like vehicle data deletion and location access control. Source:…
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Ford | New Version of BlueCruise: Smoother, More Natural Hands-Free Highway Drive Experience
Ford has introduced BlueCruise 1.4, enhancing hands-free driving by improving performance on curves and in adverse weather, allowing for longer hands-free engagement. Source: Ford (Published September 26, 2024)
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Ford | Ford Creates Bronco Sasquatch Searcher for Lucky Winner to Find Bigfoot
Ford introduces the Bronco Sasquatch Searcher, a custom SUV to help one lucky winner embark on a Bigfoot-inspired quest through a sweepstake. Source: Ford (Published September 25, 2024)
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Ford | Order Banks Open for 2025 Ford F-Series Super Duty
Ford has opened order banks for the 2025 F-Series Super Duty, featuring new styling, technology upgrades, and the Platinum Plus Package with premium features. Source: Ford (Published September 24, 2024)
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Audi | Audi says: “Thank you, Mattias Ekström!”
After a remarkable 23-year career with Audi in motorsport, Mattias Ekström, who excelled in DTM, GT3, Rallycross, and Dakar, bids farewell. Source: Audi (Published September 26, 2024)
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Mercedes-Benz | Rare beauty: The first lifestyle estate from Mercedes-Benz
The 1965 Mercedes-Benz 200 D Universal, an early lifestyle estate car combining elegance and practicality, remains a rare gem with only 2,754 units produced. Source: Mercedes-Benz (Published September 26, 2024)
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Mercedes-Benz | Tales from the world of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport
Mercedes-AMG highlights its recent motorsport achievements, including introducing a junior driver and securing the GTD manufacturers’ title in IMSA. Source: Mercedes-Benz (Published September 25, 2024)