Car Tech
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EV brakes are being reenvisioned for the electric era at Mercedes-Benz.
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VW ups investment with Rivian to $5.8B, forms technology joint ventureVW Group and Rivian form technology joint venture focused on electrical architecture and software development.
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GM software boss still thinks ditching Apple CarPlay is smartGM is ditching both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on its latest EVs and doesn't intend to reverse the decision.
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Scout working on Camp, Night, and Pet modes for electric Traveler and TerraScout's upcoming electric vehicles will likely offer a range of lifestyle-oriented modes.
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Lamborghini Temerario chassis has half the structural components used in HuracánThe Lamborghini Temerario's chassis is lighter and stiffer than the one in the Huracán.
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Dodge Charger EV with solid-state battery to start testing by 2026Dodge parent company Stellantis has teamed up with Factorial to develop solid-state batteries.
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There are already software-defined vehicles, and in the future there may also be software-defined car factories.
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McLaren shows W1 hypercar's 3D-printed suspensionMcLaren's new W1 hypercar features 3D-printed parts developed with America's Divergent Technologies.
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Hyundai wants to turn windshields into holographic displaysHyundai working with Germany's Ziess to get a holographic windshield display in production as soon as 2027.
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Nissan uses AI to check for paint flawsAI has made its way into automotive assembly.
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GM developing eyes-off, hands-off automated driving systemMercedes-Benz is the only automaker with a Level 3 automated driving system on offer, but other automakers plan to catch up.
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Honda EVs could sound like an NSX, F1 car, or even the Honda JetHonda might rely on sound generators to add some emotion to its near-silent EVs.
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GM will drop the naming strategy of its electric vehicle battery and propulsion components.
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Ford slashes BlueCruise pricing while adding one-time purchase optionFord has slashed prices on its BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system, making it more accessible than ever.
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Ford ups BlueCruise's hands-free time with version 1.4 updateFord's latest version of BlueCruise operates longer and delivers a more natural driving feel compared to earlier versions.
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Mercedes lifts top speed of Level 3 self-driving system to 59 mphMercedes-Benz has raised the top speed of its pioneering Drive Pilot self-driving system, and plans further updates down the road.
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Porsche patents 6-stroke enginePorsche is investigating if additional strokes could lead to more power output from an engine.
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Future leather interiors could be made from shrooms and bambooCould synthetic leather be made from plants in the future?
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Head-up displays may span the length of a vehicle's windshield in the not too distant future.
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Pirelli and Bosch developing software-based smart tiresFuture tires might be software-enhanced to improve safety, comfort, and driving dynamics.
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GM patents deployable awning just like RivianGM's seemingly following Rivian's lead by investigating deployable awnings.
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Hyundai to make cars more comfortable with radiant heat, 48V glassCars in the future might use radiant heat, heated windshields, and window tint to be more efficient and comfortable.
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Playing video games will soon be possible in a VWVW is the latest to team up with AirConsole to bring video gaming to cars.
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Porsche: Simulated shifts on EVs make them worsePorsche looked into adding simulated shifts for its EVs, but ultimately ruled against it.
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