Car Tech
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With a goal of achieving a top speed of more than 300 mph, the designers of the SSC Tuatara knew they needed a monster of an engine—and they've delivered.
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FCA's Uconnect 5 debuts with wireless Apple CarPlay, Alexa, user profiles
One of the best infotainment systems in the business is about to get faster, more features, and a fresh look.
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Cruise Origin previews a future that takes the driver out of electric ride hailing
San Francisco-based Cruise has revealed the electric vehicle that completely removes the driver from a connected, shared experience.
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Jaguar Land Rover created a shape-shifting seat to make you think you're walking
The company is researching actuators in seats that could stimulate muscles to avoid the health risks associated with sitting for too long.
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BMW shows why winter tires are worth the money
Drag race, slalom, and braking tests show how much better winter tires perform in snowy conditions, and their limitations in the summer.
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CES: Audi sneaked in a big processor boost for its infotainment, right under our fingertips
Audi's next-generation infotainment system features new hardware and processor speeds ten times quicker than today's system.
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A speakerless audio system from Continental and Sennheiser uses actuators within car interior surfaces to create the frequencies that create sound.
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Lamborghini becomes first automaker to integrate Alexa for in-car control
Lamborghini will integrate voice commands for vehicle functions via Amazon's voice-recognition system.
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CES: Hyundai to develop flying Uber air taxis for next-gen cities
Hyundai is teaming with Uber to create flying taxis and self-driving pods.
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Bosch's new car sun visor uses AI to track your face
The visor can block parts of the driver's vision where the driver's vision could be affected by sunlight.
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2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid chassis deep dive
A look at the chassis systems that make the 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid so fun to drive.
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What is one-pedal driving in an electric car?
For those with traditional internal-combustion engines in their cars, there's no such thing as "one-pedal" driving. For those with experience driving a plug-in hybrid or purely battery-electric car, it's a unique benefit. To explain what exactly one-pedal driving is, Jason Fenske of Engineering...
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Instead of the warning lights normally used by blind spot monitors, this new system can show you the full image of the road on either side of your vehicle.
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FCA hints at all-digital dash with Airflow Vision concept
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has a busy schedule planned for the upcoming 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. In addition to rolling out plug-in hybrid versions of the Jeep Wrangler, Compass and Renegade, the automaker will also roll out a concept that hints at future cabin technologies...
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Rivian files patent for tailgate with two methods for lowering
When it enters production in 2020, Rivian's R1T battery-electric pickup truck might have a different tailgate design to what you'd normally find on a pickup. A patent filed by Rivian in the World Intellectual Property Organization database shows a tailgate with two methods for lowering. One method...
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Pirelli's 5G-connected Cyber Tire will warn other drivers of slippery conditions
Pirelli's Cyber Tire will be able to warn other cars about slippery road conditions thanks to 5G and vehicle-to-infrastructure technologies.
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Ford developed breadcrumb tech to help off-roaders find their way home
When heading off-road, it's easy to get distracted and forget your way home, especially if there are no signs to guide you. Ford has come up with a technology to alleviate the issue. Called Satnav Breadcrumbs, the feature leaves a virtual pin roughly every 650 feet along the driven path so that it...
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2020 Lincoln Aviator offers heated wiper blades to clear up your winter commute
The blades can defrost a windshield in just four minutes, according to Lincoln.
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The fleet will be managed by Moia and feature 35 self-driving vehicles, including prototypes based on 2017's ID Buzz concept.
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2021 Cadillac Escalade teased with curved OLED screen, Super Cruise
We're now less than two months away from the redesigned Escalade's reveal.
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60 years ago, Pirelli launched a tire with interchangeable tread
In the fall of 1959, Turin, Italy, staged its 41st Salone dell’Automobile, a major international auto show featuring 65 automakers. The star cars of the show were the Maserati 5000 GT and the Ghia Selene concept. In addition to car companies, nearly 500 other exhibitors took part, including...
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Audi's future interiors will be all screens, no buttons, and use augmented reality
Audi will replace knobs and buttons in future vehicles with more screens and augmented reality.
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Daimler and Bosch start self-driving service in Silicon Valley
The service is on a trial basis at present and open to select users only.
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Tesla files patent application for glass-cleaning lasers
Sometimes, water isn't enough. The Tesla braintrust earlier this year filed a patent application in the U.S. for debris-cleaning lasers, which could be used on Tesla's driver-assistance hardware susceptible to weather and dirt. The patent was first reported on by Car and Driver in November...
Aaron Cole