Car Tech
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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-kartEV 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 2-rotor, 11.6-liter rotary diesel engine was almost a thing
A rotary engine with over 1,000 horsepower was designed for marine applications but the idea never took on.
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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's Ultium Drive electric powertrains will offer outputs ranging from 235 to 1,000 horsepower.
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GMC reveals Crab Mode for Hummer EV, debut set for October 20
A teased logo with a crab graphic indicates the upcoming Hummer EV could turn within its own radius or use rear-axle steering to side step like a crab.
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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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What do the numbers on a bottle of oil mean?
The right oil is important for keeping your engine happy, so find out how to pick what's right for you.
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Nio customers now have the option of paying for an EV's battery via subscription.
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China's CATL working on battery that could make EV prices comparable with ICE cars
CATL, which supplies the likes of Tesla and BMW Group, is developing batteries that don't require nickel or cobalt.
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Hyundai and Aptiv form Motional self-driving tech joint venture
Aptiv and Hyundai hope to have their first jointly developed self-driving system on sale as early as 2022.
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New Rolls-Royce Ghost coming with all-wheel drive, rear-wheel steering
Rolls-Royce's new Ghost will introduce new drivetrain capabilities and a new type of suspension design.
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Here's how traction control and differentials work to give your car grip
Learn about the important systems in your car that help keep you in control at the limit.
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From analog to digital: Audi prepares to connect the engine bay with steering and suspension
In future Audis, chassis and powertrain systems will be controlled by a single computer.
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Mercedes will introduce some world firsts in its new S-Class, particularly in the area of safety.
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FCA's merger partner announces new modular EV platform
PSA Group has announced a new platform with EV capability for small and mid-size cars.
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Lucid's DreamDrive driver-assist system takes aim at Tesla's Autopilot
The Lucid Air electric car will launch with DreamDrive, a driver-assist system aimed at Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self Driving systems but with the addition of lidar.
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Here's how the 2021 Ford Bronco's crawler gear works
Jason Fenske describes how the new Bronco's low first gear will be a boon for traction and torque.
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Rimac using self-driving tech to develop track coaching
Rimac's new hypercar will help make you a better driver on the track.
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Sell energy back to the grid? Future Audi EVs might allow this
Future Audis might be able to sell back electricity to the grid when rates are high and charge up again when rates are low.
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