Car Tech
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Mercedes will launch its Level 3 self-driving system in Germany initially, but is already testing it in the U.S.
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Tech could turn whole windscreen into a head-up display
Volvo has invested in a company developing a clear film that can project images.
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Waymo to transport goods using self-driving semi-trailer truck
Waymo wants to transport both goods and people with its self-driving vehicles.
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Infrastructure law paves way for adaptive headlights in US
Headlights where the high beams can be left permanently on without blinding other drivers could soon be legal in the U.S.
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Porsche creating digital clone of your Taycan for remote monitoring
A software update for the Porsche Taycan creates a digital clone that uses onboard sensors and maintenance and repair information to monitor monitor the wear of the air suspension and potentially other systems and functions.
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Deep dive: 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 V-8 features most powerful naturally aspirated production V-8 ever
Find out how the naturally aspirated V-8 in the C8 Corvette Z06 was made more powerful than the supercharged V-8 of the C7.
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Ford has come up with a nifty way to protect your exhaust tips from damage when off-roading.
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Lexus shows UTV powered by hydrogen combustion engine
The Lexus UTV recreational vehicle imagines a future in which hydrogen can be used for fuel in an internal combustion engine.
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Porsche starts offering 3D-printed seats
Porsche is offering 3D-printed seats for the 718 and 911 sports cars.
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Lucid's DreamDrive driver-assist system features lidar, promises hands-free highway driving
Lucid is the first automaker in North America to offer a car with build-in lidar.
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Most 2020 and newer Infinitis get free wireless Apple CarPlay upgrade
Thanks to a free upgrade, owners of newer Infinitis can look forward to no cords and no hassle when dealing with Apple CarPlay.
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Apple reportedly plans to use iPhone to control vehicle functions
Apple is reportedly looking at ways for its phones to access and control climate control, radio, speedometer, and seat control functions.
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Honda builds more than cars, and the Japanese company is looking to get into future city transportation with a VTOL aircraft and space with a robot and a rocket.
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GM's Ultra Cruise to enable hands-free driving for 95% of driving in 2023
GM's Ultra Cruise driver-assist system will arrive in 2023 to go beyond Super Cruise and provide hands-free driving on more than 2 million miles of road in the U.S. and Canada.
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Mercedes was dreaming up the Hyperscreen 3 decades ago
Mercedes-Benz's F200 concept car rolled out at the 1996 Paris auto show featured technologies only being introduced now.
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SSC looks toward the future, says Tuatara hypercar capable of running on synthesized methanol
Synthetic fuels have the potential to keep the internal-combustion engine around for years to come.
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GM Ultifi software platform to make it easier for vehicle updates, upgrades
GM owners in the near future will be able to install software-based features, apps and updates via the cloud.
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NTSB boss: Tesla's Full Self-Driving name “misleading and irresponsible”
Tesla continues to develop its Full Self-Driving feature and is slowly rolling out more and more functionality as the technology advances, though the NTSB isn't happy with the feature's name which is causing confusion about the capabilities.
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Lotus has revealed a modular electric sports car platform offering up to 871 hp and 99.6 kwh of battery capacity.
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Stellantis tests vehicle-to-everything warning system
In the near future, road-side infrastructure will be able to warn you of nearby road hazards.
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Walmart taps Argo AI for driverless deliveries in 3 cities
Customers in three U.S. cities will soon be able to order items online at Walmart and have them delivered to their door by a self-driving vehicle.
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Xpeng P5 becomes first car on sale with built-in lidar
The Xpeng P5 is a compact electric sedan with world-first technology.
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Porsche breaks ground on its synthetic fuel plant
Porsche will produce a synthetic fuel made by combining carbon dioxide and hydrogen that aims for a lower overall carbon footprint than electric cars, though cost could be an issue.
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Former top Tesla engineer and Apple car exec returns to Ford
Doug Field has returned to Ford after stints at Tesla and Apple.
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