Car Tech
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It might become much harder to speed without getting a ticket in the future.
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Tesla robotaxi event pushed back to Oct. 10
The Tesla Robotaxi debut will take place two months later than originally planned.
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This wild Porsche 928 helped make modern cars quieter
Porsche created a prototype 928 to specifically help comply with noise regulations.
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GM working on drone-based off-road navigation system
Like Rivian, GM's looking at using drones to help navigate off-road terrain
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Tesla Cybertruck off-road mode capabilities outlined
The Tesla Cybertruck has three off-road modes that have finally been detailed by the automaker.
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Google Maps might suggest destinations based on ads you hear
Google's developing the ability to serve you ads in Google Maps based on what you're listening to.
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Tesla may not be the first automaker to integrate humanoid robots into the production process.
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Review: Jeep and Ram’s Hands-Free Active Driver Assist system debuts late and behind the leaders
Stellantis hands-free system arrives late to the party, and it’s already DOA.
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Ford wants to hide radar units into its badges
Ford's looking for new integration solutions for its radar units.
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Google Maps for iPhone gains speedometer and speed limits
The iPhone Google Maps app finally gains functionality the Android version's had for five years.
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Audi brings ChatGPT AI to vehicles as old as 2021
Future, and past Audis, are about to get smarter thanks to ChatGPT AI.
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Ferrari ditches native navigation because smartphones are better
According to Ferrari, most owners already use their phone's navigation system over the built-in system.
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Stellantis outlined its next-gen tech including a new hands-free driver-assist system that won't require the driver to pay attention.
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Wireless: How Apple's next-gen CarPlay will work
The next-generation of Apple CarPlay will only work wirelessly and it's set to take over the entire dashboard.
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WWDC: Next-gen Apple CarPlay takes over gauges, dash displays
Apple CarPlay will soon take over the whole dash, where manufacturers permit it.
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ZF can fit a screen and airbag into a steering wheel now
Your future steering wheel might blend safety and distraction in a new, unexpected way.
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2025 Rivian R1T and R1S Quad-Motor acceleration: How it feels up to 130 mph
R1 Tri- and Quad-Motor models are both ridiculously quick, but Quad versions clearly have an edge when they're not tire- and traction-limited.
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Rivian working on a vehicle spotter drone system
Rivian might replace human off-road spotters with an electronic drone that communicates with the vehicle.
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The Mustang GTD has a window where the rear seats are normally located to provide a view of the advanced suspension components.
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GM dreams up magnetic levitating seats
GM is looking at using the same principle behind maglev trains for a more advanced method of adjusting your car seats.
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Flat 4-rotor hybrid? No, but Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda will develop a new engine together
The Japanese automakers aim to develop small internal-combustion engines optimized for motors and batteries—and it's unlikely to be a flat 4-rotor hybrid.
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Ford working on position-sensitive dampers for off-road vehicles
Ford may be planning its own position-sensitive dampers similar to Multimatic's DSSV design.
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GM's working on a clutch for an electric car transmission
An electric car doesn't need a clutch, but GM's potentially developing one anyway.
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Ferrari envisions AR system to improve lap times
Ferrari's proposed augmented-reality system would project the racing line and other information on a lens attached to a helmet.
Stephen Edelstein