Car Tech
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GM's Super Cruise hands-free driver-assist feature may soon no longer be limited to highways.
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New emissions regulations will lead to bigger engines, says Porsche 911 chiefEngines might grow in size in the future but the days of natural aspiration are numbered, according to a top Porsche engineer.
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How to drive 628 mphThere's a lot involved controlling a car at speeds that passenger aircraft travel at—even when driving in a straight line.
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Tesla reportedly readying “million-mile” battery with Chinese partnerTesla will reportedly introduce a durable, low-cost battery within a year, starting with its cars made in China.
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Karma debuts platform for extended-range electric pickup, SUVKarma's latest platform will be used for an SUV and pickup truck from the brand.
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Lotus explains the aerodynamics of the Evija hypercarLotus' chief aerodynamicist describes the Evija as a fighter jet among kites.
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The newest Porsche Track Precision App can now be displayed on a Porsche's infotainment screen as part of new functionality.
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Volvo to integrate lidar sensors into roofs in 2022Volvo is working with Silicon Valley company Luminar to introduce lidar systems by 2022.
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This street-legal engine makes 1,000 horsepower without boostIt's easy to make 1,000 horsepower. Just add boost, and make sure your engine can handle it. The engineers at racing firm Cosworth decided to do things the hard way. They developed a 1,000-hp naturally aspirated V-12 for the Aston Martin Valkyrie. Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained offers a deep...
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McLaren reveals details on Speedtail's 1,055-horsepower hybrid powertrainThe Speedtail's hybrid powertrain helps make the car the fastest McLaren to date.
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Audi gives up on Level 3 autonomous driver-assist system in A8Audi says it no longer plans to offer Traffic Jam Pilot in the current generation of the A8.
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The Koenigsegg Regera's battery pack is made by RimacThe famed supercar maker describes how it supplied battery packs for Koenigsegg's hyper machine.
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Learn how Audi's electric turbocharger works to reduce turbo lag in the 2020 S6 and S7 models.
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Porsche now offers Apple CarPlay-equipped radios for classic modelsPorsche Classic now offers new head units with Apple CarPlay, one for older Porsche models and another for 996-generation 911s and 986-generation Boxsters.
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Watch how Rivian hand-builds R1T prototypesWatch the process as Rivian hand-builds an R1T prototype for testing.
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Here's why lean engines don't run hotIf you've ever wanted to know what air-fuel mix runs the hottest, a new video explains it all.
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Deep dive: The history of Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive systemBorn out of motorsport, Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system has just turned 40.
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Get a close-up look at the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S active aero in actionLearn how the active aerodynamics on the latest Porsche 911 Turbo S prime the car for every driving situation.
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The McLaren Senna GTR's designer reveals some of the goals he had for the track-focused supercar.
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McLaren looks to synthetic fuels as potential savior for internal-combustion enginesSynthetic fuels could keep the internal-combustion engine toiling away for decades to come.
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Self-driving cars proving helpful during coronavirus lockdownsSelf-driving cars are being used to transport medical supplies and testing kits during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Australian company unveils 1,340-horsepower electric motor for hypercar, hyperloop applicationsHyperPower Technologies has developed a 1,340-horsepower electric motor that's scalable, meaning multiple units can be mounted to a common shaft for huge power generation.
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How Koenigsegg's 3-cylinder engine makes 600 horsepowerKoenigsegg's new Gemera makes over 1,700 horsepower, with close to a third of that figure coming from a 3-cylinder engine.
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Lucid hints at 400+ miles of range for Air electric sedanLucid drove a prototype of its Air electric sedan for 400 miles and still had battery charge to spare.
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