Car Tech
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Koenigsegg is calling its electric drive technology the most power and torque dense on the market.
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Mercedes self-driving cars will use Luminar lidar sensorsMercedes-Benz has joined Volvo in selecting Luminar lidar sensors for its self-driving systems.
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Ford and ADT create video security system for your vehicle with AI
A new anti-theft system called Canopy combines ADT's security-monitoring platform with Ford's in-car camera tech to interrupt crimes.
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Patent reveals Mazda might still be working on RWD rotary-powered hybrid
A patent filing suggests once again that Mazda may bring back the rotary engine, this time for a hybrid powertrain.
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BMW patents yoke steering wheel
The different take on a steering wheel could be used in future autonomous cars.
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Tesla increases price of Full-Self Driving to $12,000 as demand wanes
Tesla continues to raise the price of Full-Self Driving and says more price rises are coming.
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Learn about the place where almost every Porsche of the last 50 years was developed.
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BMW unveils color-changing paint based on e-reader tech
The paint can only change from white to gray to black, but it can improve efficiency through less use of climate control systems.
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Volvo announces Ride Pilot unsupervised self-driving system for highways
Volvo plans to make a self-driving system available as a subscription on its XC90 replacement.
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Zeekr and Mobileye to develop Level 4 self-driving car for retail sale
Zeekr plans to have its Level 4 self-driving car on sale by 2024.
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This is how an F1 race car's suspension works
New video lets you learn the ins and outs of F1 suspension technology.
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Modifying your car's suspension often isn't worth it
Anyone considering modifying their car's suspension should watch this first.
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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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