Car Tech
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Daimler is confident of having a self-driving truck on sale within the coming years.
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Tesla increases price of Full Self-Driving to $10,000
Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature continues to get more expensive as more functionality is added.
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Daimler and Waymo partner on self-driving trucks
Daimler plans to start selling a self-driving truck in the coming years.
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What is brake-by-wire and how do these systems work?
Can a car with no direct connection between the pedal and brake still be safe? Find out here.
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Mercedes-Benz wants drivers to choose how electric cars sound
Automakers are working on the new sound for electric cars.
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Is synthetic motor oil bad for old cars?
Synthetic oil is great, but how safe is it to use in classic cars? Find out here.
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Cruise, the self-driving technology company backed by General Motors and Honda, on Thursday announced it received a permit from the California DMV to test its prototypes on the state's roads without a safety driver behind the wheel. It marks a major step in Cruise's aim to develop a safe and robust self-driving system, though the company isn't the first with the permit. Ahead of it are Google-backed Waymo, Amazon-backed Zoox, China's AutoX, and Nuro, a self-driving startup founded by ex-Google engineers. Nevertheless, Cruise is destined to be the first company to put its fully driverless cars...
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Cadillac introduces MagneRide 4.0: Fastest reacting suspension made even faster
The latest MagneRide system promises improved performance and comfort, particularly at the limit.
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Mercedes-Benz EQC 4x4 Squared shows path for off-roading's electric future
Mercedes-Benz's EQC fitted with portal axles not only looks tough, but is also extremely capable.
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Mercedes, Bosch to trial automated valet at German airport
The fully autonomous valet is now a reality at an airport in Stuttgart, Germany.
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How Audi crafted the unique sound of the E-Tron GT
A fan connected to a plastic pipe was the initial source of inspiration for the upcoming E-Tron GT's distinct sound.
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Volvo files patent for steering wheel that slides from left to right
A sliding steering wheel would allow Volvo owners to turn right-hand-drive into left-hand-drive cars.
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With on-demand features, you'll be able to add functionality to your vehicle long after the initial purchase.
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Electric Ford F-150 might be available with bed-mounted gas range extender
Ford's electric F-150 is coming up shortly, and it might have more innovations than just its powertrain.
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Porsche teaches you how to take great car photos with a phone's camera
Here's a chance to finally learn how to take car photos like a pro, just using a mobile phone's camera.
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Canoo naked skateboard chassis looks like a fun go-kart
EV startup Canoo has previewed its modular platform in an interesting way.
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Geely previews EV modular platform destined for future Volvos
Geely's new dedicated EV platform can deliver a range of over 400 miles and will spawn its first model in 2021.
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Tesla promises $25,000 EV, batteries as part of vehicle structure
Tesla predicts EV pricing will become comparable with internal-combustion cars within three years.
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A rotary engine with over 1,000 horsepower was designed for marine applications but the idea never took off.
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Cadillac Super Cruise users are about to get a $25 per month surprise: 3-year trial expiring
Beyond a three-year trial, owners of vehicles with Super Cruise will need to pay an as-yet-unspecified subscription amount to continue.
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GM details its Ultium Drive modular EV powertrain offering up to 1,000 horsepower
GM's Ultium Drive electric powertrains will offer outputs ranging from 235 to 1,000 horsepower.
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Nissan to bring carbon fiber-reinforced plastic to mainstream cars
Lighter, more rigid cars could be on the way if a new technology from Nissan proves fruitful.
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Porsche latest to announce research into carbon-neutral synthetic fuels
Synthetic fuels could see internal-combustion engines stick around for decades to come.
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Inrix real-time parking, charging and gas price info coming to Ford Sync 4
Inrix lets you find and compare prices for parking or fuel, all from behind the wheel.
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