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Motor 1
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
'Why Did They Do This?' Car Salesman Checks Over Buick Cascada. Then He's Taken Aback by Its Unusual Trunk Design
A car salesman was stunned by an uncommon trunk design inside a Buick Cascada getting serviced at his business. Spence ( @spence_sells_cars ) posted a TikTok showing off the vehicle's trunk. Throngs of commenters had differing opinions as to why Buick opted for this peculiar aesthetic. Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . The dealer begins recording the vehicle in question, which appears to be cut from the same cloth as the Chrysler Sebring convertible. Spence is baffled by the Cascada's engineering. 'So we're back in the service bay today cause this thing really threw me for a loop,' he says. He pans the camera to the open trunk. Strangely, another set of tail lights are hidden beneath the lid. A text overlay reads, 'Why did they do this?' Spence continues, 'What is with this trunk here? Look at that, it's got a tail light. But it's got a tail light under the tail light.' 'What? That's crazy. You can't see through that. Anyone know why they do that?' he asks as his video ends. Everyone Is Curious About the Cascada Spence isn't the only person who's been baffled by the Cascada's decision to double up on rear taillights. Redditor @DeathbyAndy , who says they're an ASE Certified tech , posted a picture of a Cascada to the Justrolledintotheshop Subreddit with the caption, 'So we are putting tail lights in the trunk now?' Trending Now 'What Vehicle Is It?': Man Shows How AutoZone Workers React When You Ask For Custom Parts 'I Got Scammed:' Man Buys Volkswagen From Italy. Then He Sees the Sticker Over the Check Engine Light One Redditor jokingly speculated, 'Yeah, it's the 2017 Buick Oldpeopleleavethetrunkopen.' Someone else suggested it's because the Cascada doesn't come with a particularly large boot. 'Probably a law stating that your tail lights must be visible at all times, even with the trunk opened,' they continued, adding that they could easily imagine someone driving with the trunk open to cart items that don't fit inside. Another person who also said they were ASE certified suggested that it's because the Cascada also comes as a convertible. 'These new Buick Cascadas can open/close the top when the vehicle is in motion, I believe up to 30 mph,' they wrote. 'Since the rear deck lid comes completely up during the top motions, it has to have the second set of lights.' Motor1 reported that the 2016 Buick Cascada convertible's roof mechanism can deploy 'quickly and easily.' We further noted that the 'second set of tail lights […] are visible when the rear section tilts back.' This was due to the high speeds at which the Cascada can deploy its convertible top: up to 31 miles per hour. General Motors told Jalopnik that auto manufacturers often add tail lights to a portion of the car that's not connected to the trunk, i.e. the actual body of the car. That way, when the vehicle's trunk is popped up, the lights are visible at all times. 'Designers generally design the trunk lid to comply with safety and regulatory needs so that a portion of the taillights remain in place and attached to the fenders while the trunk is open,' the Buick representative reportedly said. Required by Law Many people who replied to Spence's TikTok said that the extra tail lights were legally required. 'This design is necessary because the primary taillights on the trunk lid would be obscured when the trunk is lifted, and regulations require visible tail lights at all times,' one remarked. Another suggested, 'Hazard lights while trunk is up and you're changing tire.' Someone else thought it was just a case of retrofitting a pre-existing overseas model for the United States market. 'Tail lights aren't allowed on moving parts in the U.S., so that was their workaround.' Motor1 has reached out to Spence via TikTok comment for further information. We'll be sure to update this if he responds. More From Motor1 'Do Not Leave Your Car Out in the Heat:' Woman Says It's So Hot Her Grandmother's Buick's Tires Exploded. Is That Possible? Every Three-Row SUV You Can Buy in 2025 2016 Buick Cascada Review, brings the goods from overseas Buick Cascada Getting The Axe After 2019 Model Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Zawya
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Miral set to host exclusive Ferrari workshop experience at Ferrari World, Yas Island Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE— Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of 'Gear Up for Knowledge: Ferrari Workshop Experience', taking place on 21 June at Cinema Maranello, Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Open to community members aged 10 and above, the event offers an immersive experience into the world of automotive engineering through interactive and practical activities inspired by the iconic Ferrari brand. As part of Miral's ongoing CSR strategy under the pillars of Education and Skill Development, the initiative offers participants an engaging two-hour workshop designed to spark curiosity and inspire learning. The session includes a motivational overview of Ferrari's innovation journey, a fun knowledge quiz, and an interactive demonstration, all delivered in a dynamic, youth-friendly environment. Blending inspiration with hands-on activity, the workshop aims to build confidence and foundational skills in an accessible, exciting format. 'Gear Up for Knowledge: Ferrari Workshop Experience' will take place on 21 June 2025, from 12 pm to 2 pm. Registration is required to participate, and spaces are limited – family members are welcome to attend. To register, please click- For more information, please follow @TheMiralGroup on social media. About Miral Miral is the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, that contributes to the growth of the leisure and entertainment industry and Abu Dhabi's economic diversification. It conceives, creates, operates, and manages immersive destinations and experiences that attract visitors from across the world to create unforgettable memories, accelerating the realisation of the Emirate's tourism vision and growth. Responsible for the development of Yas Island and overseeing Saadiyat Island's Destination Management Strategy, Miral's portfolio of world-class assets incorporates entertainment, leisure, culture, sport, dining, retail, and hospitality experiences, aiming to deliver millions of memorable moments for residents and international guests alike. These include teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi; SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi; CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi; Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi; Yas Marina; and Yas Bay Waterfront, home to the UAE's largest indoor multi-purpose venue Etihad Arena, amongst others. Miral also has several projects being developed on Yas Island and across the emirate, including Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, a Harry Potter-themed land within Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, the expansion of Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, and a Disney Theme Park Resort. Miral encompasses three subsidiaries: Miral Destinations, which promotes unique destinations; Miral Experiences, which operates a diverse portfolio of world-class, award-winning immersive experiences; and Yas Asset Management, which operates and manages a portfolio of vibrant destinations including F&B, retail, marinas, and hospitality properties across Yas Island. For more information, visit
Entrepreneur
29-05-2025
- Automotive
- Entrepreneur
IT Services Companies Set up Dedicated Tech Hubs for Clients
Analysts are of the view that top IT services companies are establishing these tech centres in a bid to compete with the GCCs that are being set up by MNCs You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Indian IT services companies are increasingly setting up dedicated technology hubs for their clients, in a bid to fend off competition from MNCs establishing global capability centers (GCCs) instead of outsourcing. Recently, Infosys said it will establish a global technology hub for Swedish electric performance car brand Polestar at its development center in Bengaluru. This hub aims to deliver electric vehicle (EV) software development and validation across many domains including infotainment, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and telematics. It also supports Polestar's product management, customer engagement, corporate solutions, and accelerates direct-to-consumer digital services through cloud-native development, testing, and data engineering. Polestar will benefit from leveraging Infosys' strategic assets like engineering labs, design studio, and Infosys Living Labs to enhance innovation. "We believe that this collaboration will enhance Polestar's digital roadmap by leveraging India's well-regarded software and automotive engineering talent pool. Building on Infosys' extensive experience in automotive engineering, digital transformation, and global delivery leadership, we aim to bring the infrastructure and innovation to co-create next generation EV capabilities. We will work closely with Polestar's global design and development hubs to set new standards in next-gen mobility," said Jasmeet Singh, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Manufacturing, Infosys. Earlier this year, Greece-based banking group Eurobank signed a multi-year agreement with LTIMindtree to establish a dedicated global delivery center in India aimed at enhancing customer experience by improving banking operations and building innovative IT services for Eurobank and its subsidiaries. Alongside the recently-established LTIMindtree Greece office, this center will drive technology modernisation, digital innovation as well as enhance and maintain critical banking applications. This initiative will empower Eurobank Group to effectively meet growing customers' demands as it expands its services. In February this year, Infosys signed a strategic, long-term collaboration with Lufthansa Group (LHG), a global aviation group, and Lufthansa Systems GmbH (LSY), leading airline IT provider, to accelerate digital transformation and drive innovation in the aviation industry. As part of the engagement, LSY and Infosys will establish a dedicated GCC in Bengaluru aimed at enhancing Lufthansa Group's software and product development as well as increase support for LSY's products for the external airline market customers. The center will develop future-ready and sustainable aviation IT products and data-driven solutions leveraging the capabilities of Infosys Topaz, an AI-first offering using generative AI technologies. "The GCC will accelerate Lufthansa Group's digital transformation by adopting modern technologies and AI. Working closely with LSY, the GCC will enhance existing solutions across critical functions including finance, flight navigation, network & schedule design, and aircraft & crew operations," Infosys said in a statement. Thomas Wittmann – CEO, Lufthansa Systems, said, "At Lufthansa Systems, we champion a modular approach to solutions and collaborations, ensuring adaptability and tailoring to the unique needs of each airline. This principle extends perfectly to our collaboration with Infosys. By combining our deep aviation expertise with Infosys's global technology prowess and establishing a dedicated Global Capability Center (GCC), we are not only enhancing our one-stop-shop offerings but also accelerating the pace of digital innovation across the aviation industry. This collaboration empowers us to deliver cutting-edge solutions with greater agility and scale, ultimately benefiting our airline customers with more efficient, innovative, and cost-effective technologies." Analysts are of the view that top IT services companies are establishing these tech centres in a bid to compete with the GCCs that are being set up by MNCs. "GCCs are taking away a portion of the business from traditional IT services, so building such centers for their clients gives an edge to IT services players. Some of these could be in a BOT or Build Operate Transfer Model," a Bengaluru-based IT analyst said.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
ThunderSoft Showcases Japan-Focused Smart Vehicle Solutions at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 Yokohama
YOKOHAMA, Japan, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- May 21–23, 2025, ThunderSoft, a global leader in intelligent automotive software, made its debut at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2025 Yokohama (Booth No. 2-249), presenting its next-generation smart vehicle solutions tailored for the Japanese market. Under the themes of One-Stop Solution, AI and Advanced Technologies, and Global Enablement, ThunderSoft demonstrated its comprehensive capabilities in helping automakers accelerate carbon neutrality, advance connected car technologies, and drive the scale adoption of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) in Japan. Company Profile & Global Presence Founded in 2008, ThunderSoft is a globally recognized provider of intelligent operating systems and edge AI technologies. Listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since 2015, the company operates in more than 40 cities worldwide and employs over 15,000 professionals. Since entering the automotive sector in 2013, ThunderSoft has developed a comprehensive full-stack solution centered on its proprietary AquaDrive OS, a next-generation operating system designed for smart vehicles. The company's solutions span smart cockpits, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle OS, and high-performance computing (HPC) platforms—powering over 50 million vehicles globally. Solutions Optimized for the Japanese Automotive Market At the expo, ThunderSoft introduced several state-of-the-art technologies designed with Japanese automakers and tier-1 suppliers in mind, attracting significant attention and praise from attendees. ■ AquaDrive OS 1.0 Evo – AI-Native OS for HPC-Based Architectures The AquaDrive OS 1.0 Evo is an AI-native smart cockpit operating system developed on the Qualcomm 8775 4th-generation platform. Officially released in April 2025, the OS has already been adopted by multiple global OEMs. Notably, Toyota showcased a concept vehicle featuring AquaDrive OS at the Shanghai Auto Show earlier this year. Key innovations include: Immersive 3D HMI for an intuitive and engaging user experience Edge–cloud–device AI collaboration for personalized services Modular architecture supporting cross-domain integration Enhanced in- and out-of-vehicle safety through precision vision and AI perception Full compatibility with global ecosystems for streamlined mass production More than just an operating system, AquaDrive OS 1.0 Evo serves as a smart life enabler, seamlessly connecting the car and home to deliver next-generation user experiences. ■ Lightweight ZCU Virtualization Platform – Co-Developed with Renesas Electronics ThunderSoft has partnered with Renesas Electronics to jointly develop a lightweight ZCU virtualization platform, addressing the growing complexity of in-vehicle electronic architectures. Leveraging ThunderSoft's expertise in multi-chip OS integration and Renesas' high-performance MCUs, this platform enables efficient consolidation of multiple functional domains on a single ECU—without compromising performance. This helps OEMs simplify controller design, reduce BOM costs, and enhance system reliability, making it ideal for next-gen domain-centralized vehicle architectures. ■ KanziOne – Next-Generation HMI Development Toolchain KanziOne is a unified HMI development platform that streamlines the entire interface design process from concept to testing. Two featured solutions included: Kanzi for MCUs: Enables efficient 2D/2.5D rendering on low-power embedded MCUs. Already applied in IVI, HVAC, armrest displays, HUDs, and smart keys, it is compatible with Infineon Traveo II and Renesas RH850 platforms—allowing OEMs to standardize HMI designs across vehicle platforms. Kanzi Author with Generative AI: Integrates generative AI technology to automate the design-to-code pipeline. By transforming design sketches into interface structures and generating interaction logic automatically, it significantly boosts speed and flexibility in HMI development. Driving Innovation in Collaboration with Japanese Partners ThunderSoft continues to expand its global innovation footprint while forming deep collaborations with leading automotive OEMs. With a long-term commitment to the Japanese market, the company aims to deliver continuous value and support the global leadership of Japan's mobility industry in both technology and business performance. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ThunderSoft Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
