Car Tech
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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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Here's how traction control and differentials work to give your car grip
Learn about the important systems in your car that help keep you in control at the limit.
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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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Sell energy back to the grid? Future Audi EVs might allow this
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 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.
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Has Porsche reinvented the brake rotor?
The Porsche Surface Coated Brake (PSCB) system features rotors unlike anything currently available on production cars.
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The latest BMW software update expands owners ability to add features by subscription and now includes Android Auto compatibility.
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Mercedes partners with Nvidia on self-driving tech, plans upgradable system
Mercedes and Nvidia plan to launch a jointly developed computing system for self-driving cars starting in 2024.
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Apple CarKey to replace car keys, CarPlay gets an upgrade
This fall, Apple iPhones will be able to act as car keys starting with the 2021 BMW 5-Series.
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Record the police on an iPhone with "Hey Siri, I'm getting pulled over"
A Siri shortcut will discreetly record interactions with police simply by telling your phone, "Hey Siri, I'm getting pulled over."
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What if the Tesla Roadster used rockets for acceleration?
Elon Musk has toyed with the idea of adding rockets to the Tesla Roadster, but is it more than just hype?
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BMW and Mercedes cease joint development of self-driving system
BMW and Mercedes-Benz said in a joint statement Friday they have ceased cooperation on development of self-driving car technology. The cooperation started in February 2019 as a means to accelerate the development of the technology. However, following an extensive review, the two have now mutually...
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