Car Tech
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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 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 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 starts selling EVs minus the battery
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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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 adds improved Active Body Control and rear-wheel steering to new S-Class
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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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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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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FCA to add Waymo self-driving system to commercial vans, eventually whole lineup
FCA will soon start equipping its Ram ProMasster van with the Waymo Driver Level 4 self-driving system.
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Modern manual transmissions have a problem
Find out what rev-hang is and how it affects modern cars with manual transmissions.
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Porsche improves efficiency, power with 3D-printed pistons
Porsche increased power in the 991-generation 911 GT2 RS by 30 horsepower with its 3D-printed pistons.
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Hyundai developed a manual transmission without a clutch pedal
A new Hyundai manual transmission allows drivers to work a gearshift but not a clutch.
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Next Mercedes-Benz S-Class to introduce 3D graphics, augmented reality
Mercedes-Benz has provided a first look at the in-car technology destined for the next S-Class.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran