The Toyota Prius has undergone a remarkable evolution since its inception. In 1997, it made history as the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle, setting the stage for a revolution in automotive technology. Subsequent years brought significant improvements, with a complete redesign in 2003 that introduced the Toyota Hybrid System II, marking a pivotal moment in the…

[Courtesy Pasadena Unified] Pasadena High School hosts a one-of-a-kind Model A Ford Club, standing out as the sole organization of its kind nationwide situated within a high school campus.  This exceptional club, dedicated to restoring and preserving Ford Model A vehicles from the late 1920s and early 1930s, distinguishes itself not only for its uniqueness…

Companies Brightdrop Llc Follow General Motors Co Follow DETROIT, Nov 16 (Reuters) – General Motors (GM.N) said on Thursday it was reorganizing its BrightDrop electric commercial vehicle unit to make it less independent and reduce costs, and that the unit’s head, Travis Katz, would be leaving. GM said CEO Katz was leaving at an unspecified…

New automotive scholarship established at South Georgia Tech in memory of Erica Scannavino Published 4:02 pm Thursday, November 16, 2023 The Erica Scannavino Skilled Trades Scholarship is established in memory of Erica Scannavino, shown above, who passed away in 2017. Photo by SGTC By Su Ann Bird AMERICUS – Bud and Mary Scannavino of Kennesaw,…

Share with friends VALDOSTA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College celebrates the 9th annual National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting South GA’s workforce. Release: Wiregrass Tech celebrated the 9th annual National Apprenticeship Week (November 13-19, 2023) by highlighting the value of Registered Apprenticeships for growing South Georgia’s skilled workforce. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and its 22…

In the realm of automotive technology, the utility and relevance of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have sparked heated debates among industry insiders. While some companies, such as General Motors, have announced plans to phase out these technologies in their upcoming electric vehicles, others, like Volvo, recognize the immense value they offer. Jim Rowan, the…

ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2023 – Nearly all car dealers currently using digital retailing tools claim it has positively impacted their business, especially in customer experience and satisfaction, according to Cox Automotive’s 2023 Digitization of Car Buying Study. Capturing data from shoppers, buyers, and franchise dealers, Cox Automotive’s latest research on the state of digital retailing…

By Ken Briodagh Senior Technology Editor Embedded Computing Design November 16, 2023 News The automotive industry is rapidly transforming into a software-driven one (if you’ll pardon the pun), and some would say it is already there. Along with the advantages that brings, comes the need for heightened security measures. Seeing that necessity, new government and…

Caleb Howard Recognized as SGTC Student of Excellence Published 3:05 pm Thursday, November 16, 2023 SGTC Vice President for Academic Affairs, Julie Partain, presents the overall Student of Excellence award to Caleb Howard of Leesburg, a Diesel Equipment Technology Student. Photo by SGTC By Pat Peacock AMERICUS – Caleb Howard of Leesburg was honored recently…