Car Tech
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A robotic Hyundai EV charger can automatically plug into an EV, charge the car, then send a notice to the owner's smartphone when charging is complete.
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Lamborghini Aventador successor has 13 driving modesLamborghini's next V-12 supercar is coming soon with 1,000 hp from a V-12 plug-in hybrid setup.
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Ford patents EV four-wheel burnouts
EV technology makes it easy for cars to produce four-wheel burnouts, and Ford appears to be looking into it.
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BMW's new head-up display spans the windshield
BMW's new EVs will have a full-width head-up display to give information to both the driver and front passenger.
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Lamborghini shows Aventador successor's carbon-fiber chassis
Lamborghini's new V-12 supercar is coming with a chassis that's lighter and stiffer than the one in the Aventador.
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GM developing lidar system
GM will start introducing lidar to its vehicles in 2023.
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The latest iteration of the pony car evolves into a tech showcase with an array of performance gauges and video game graphics.
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Ford patents bed-mounted cross member system
A movable bed-mounted crossbar system could be used in Ford trucks to secure cargo or help pull it into the bed.
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Customizable home screen makes BMW iDrive interface easier to use
BMW will update its current iDrive interface before introducing a next-generation system at the end of the year.
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GM's Ultra Cruise driver-assist tech employs 20 sensors, lidar
The Ultra Cruise self-driving system will be able to handle 95% of the nation's roads, according to GM.
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Make payments from your Mercedes with just a fingerprint
Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with Visa to make easy in-car payments.
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Porsche road-finding app updated with scenic route generation
Let Porsche generate the route for your next Sunday drive.
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Soon you won't need the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to download apps in your car.
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Ford patents autonomous vehicle repossession
A Ford patent would start disabling car functions if an owner misses payments and could eventually even drive it away to be repossessed.
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Mercedes developing its own operating and navigation systems
Mercedes will introduce its own MB.OS operating system around the middle of the decade.
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Mercedes shows high-tech interior of redesigned 2024 E-Class
The dashboard of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class will let you take selfies and play video games.
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Tesla recalls 362,758 vehicles because Full Self-Driving feature could cause crash
Discussions with the NHTSA have prompted Tesla to issue a recall of cars with its Full Self-Driving system due to possible crashes, and Tesla says the fix is a software update.
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Continental developing tires made from rubber, rice husks, and plastic bottles
Contintental wants to make tires entirely from sustainable materials by 2050.
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BMW is looking to take the stress out of parking with its upcoming Neue Klasse EVs.
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Stellantis patents rear-wheel-steering system
Stellantis has patented a rear-wheel-steering system that allegedly offers advantages to conventional designs.
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Ford patents solid axle with hub motors for EVs
A very different kind of EV powertrain could be in the works at the car company.
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Ford still working on roof-mounted airbags, files another patent
Ford continues to explore new possibilities for the traditional crash safety airbag.
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Google Maps update includes EV charging integration
Google Maps now shows EV drivers which charging stations have fast charging, and cars with Google built-in will suggest the best charging stops.
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Ferrari patents gas-thruster system to boost performance
In the future, cars could be fitted with thrusters to boost both performance and safety.
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