Car Tech
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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 realityMercedes-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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Subscription to luxury: BMW details future app-like in-car purchasesThe 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 systemMercedes 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 upgradeThis fall, Apple iPhones will be able to act as car keys starting with the 2021 BMW 5-Series.
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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 systemBMW 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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Mercedes-AMG's new turbo engine will recover exhaust heat energy, just like in F1Mercedes-AMG looks set to be among the first automakers to introduce electrified turbos, with the One hypercar possibly the first recipient.
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China's CATL ready with battery that lasts more than a million milesThe development of long-lasting batteries could lead to the same battery being used for multiple vehicles, similar to how an engine can be swapped today.
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Could entry ignition tech save the combustion engine?New ignition tech has the potential to improve engine efficiency dramatically.
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The new Escort Reline 360C radar detector combines element's of the brand's other detectors with unprecedented range.
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The 2020 Cadillac CT4-V's engine has a unique turbo design in the name of torqueIt might not be a Blackwing, but the Cadillac CT4-V and its engine are still interesting pieces of engineering.
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New Pirelli tire automatically adjusts to temperature, driving conditionsPirelli's latest summer tire is designed to offer optimal performance in a wider set of conditions.
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Nissan e-4ORCE electric all-wheel drive almost ready for productionNissan's new pure electric all-wheel-drive system should be offered in a new crossover SUV by 2021.
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Now you can watch your Porsche 911 being built...remotelyThe My Porsche app and online service is adding functionality to let buyers track their cars through the build and delivery process.
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Audi's Artemis rapid-development skunkworks plans highly efficient EV for 2024With dozens of EVs in the pipeline, Audi is testing the waters with motorsport-style management aimed at speeding up development.
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Rimac tests batteries by running simulations 24/7, which replicates a lifetime of battery use in a few months.
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The first cars didn't have steering wheels, now steering wheels have capacitive touch sensorsLike many car technologies, the steering wheel was developed in the world of racing.
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New EV platform moves motors, suspension and steering into the wheel archesREE Automotive's new EV platform has the potential to revolutionize vehicle design.
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Mercedes doesn't see synthetic fuels as suitable for carsInstead of powering cars, Mercedes-Benz sees synthetic fuels being used by the aviation industry, at least initially.
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Bosch's electronic stability control system has been saving lives for 25 yearsBosch, which developed the first stability control system in 1995, claims the system has saved 15,000 lives.
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GM close to developing million-mile batteryGM is already developing batteries more advanced than its Ultium battery entering production in 2021.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran