Car Tech
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Steer-by-wire could enable playing onboard video games, while the new yoke has more advantages than expected.
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Some self-driving taxi services lose safety driver in BeijingThe U.S. currently has the lead in the robotaxi race, but China is catching up.
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Jeep patents way to store Gladiator roof panels on a bed tonneau coverJeep has come up with a nifty idea for an open-top Gladiator.
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Ford-backed Cavnue plans dedicated lane for self-driving cars on Michigan's I-94Cavnue's connected corridor could prove to be the next major step on the road to a world of self-driving cars.
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Ford patents integrated sand ladders and tank turnFord has filed two patents to improve off-roading, including sand ladders to help a vehicle get unstuck in sand and a tank turn feature so a vehicle can turn within its own length.
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Nissan demonstrates next-generation collision-avoidance techNissan is working on a next-generation collision-avoidance system that uses lidar.
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General Motors has patented a system for self-driving cars to train new drivers by providing real-time feedback.
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Why are carbon-ceramic brakes so expensive?Find out all about one of the most expensive performance upgrades for your car.
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Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX electric-car concept hits 1,008-km milestoneExperimental compact car goes 626 miles on a single charge as automaker plots long-range electric-car future.
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Nissan is ready to build prototype solid-state batteriesThe facility will allow engineers to study materials, design, and manufacturing processes for solid-state batteries that Nissan hopes to bring to market by 2028.
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Ford patents crazier version of Rivian K-turn, Hummer EV's crab walkThe patent suggests wheels turning in opposite directions on each axle for off-road electric vehicle use.
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Porsche Track Precision app introduces free drive mode for those beautiful momentsThe latest update to the Porsche Track Precision app allows drivers to use their smartphones to record special driving moments on the street and incorporate vehicle data to create 1-minute videos.
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Waymo is a step closer to launching a driverless taxi service in busy San Francisco.
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Self-driving vans from Toyota and Aurora partnership start testing in TexasToyota Sienna minivans controlled by Aurora's self-driving system are now testing in Texas.
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Hurricane twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6 to debut in Jeep Grand Wagoneer with 500-plus hpThe H.O. version of the twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-6, the first of three Hurricane engines, will make more than 500 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque.
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Volkswagen software update for ID EVs improves charging, driver-assist techThe update will be standard on ID vehicles moving forward and current owners will get it free of charge via an over-the-air update.
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Ford patents drift mode designed for a combustion engine or electric motorFord may be working on a drift mode designed for both internal-combustion cars and EVs.
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Fisker Ocean EV gets Intelligent Pilot driver-assist system utilizing digital radarFisker claims the world's first automotive application of digital radar will make the Ocean safer than vehicles with conventional analog radar sensors.
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Honda has opened a new wind tunnel designed to test both road and race cars.
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Mercedes-Benz tests automated valet parking and Drive Pilot hands-free driving in USMercedes-Benz’ automated valet parking and a Level 3 highway driving system appears to be headed for the U.S. as well.
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Ford patents hydrogen combustion engineThanks to hydrogen, internal-combustion engines with zero emissions can become a reality.
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BMW rolls out in-car 5G connectivity in USThe first BMWs can now be equipped with ultra-fast 5G connectivity, allowing for uninterrupted streaming and larger software updates.
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Super Cruise gets lane change, trailering functions as self-driving system added to more GM vehiclesGeneral Motors' Super Cruise hands-free driver-assist system is being made smarter and available on more models in the lineup.
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Self-driving VW ID.Buzz vans to start testing on US roads in 2023VW's modern Microbus will be the basis for a self-driving taxi service launching in 2025.
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