Car Tech
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Future updates to Google's automotive-specific version of Android will result in a more personalized experience behind the wheel.
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First Lexus with self-driving system arrives in 2020Lexus' first self-driving system will offer hands-off capability but drivers will still need to pay attention.
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Apple CarKey for iOS 13.4 may turn iPhone, Apple Watch into digital keyNew CarKey feature found in Apple iOS 13.4 could turn an iPhone or Apple Watch into a car key
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The difference between two-shaft turbos and sequential turbochargersLearn everything you wanted to know about turbochargers, and more.
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Ferrari EV plans revealed in patent documentsNew patent applications reveal plans for a modular electric drive system from Ferrari.
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How the SSC Tuatara's intake system helps generate 1,750 horsepowerWith 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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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 hailingSan 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 walkingThe 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 moneyDrag 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 fingertipsAudi's next-generation infotainment system features new hardware and processor speeds ten times quicker than today's system.
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CES: Future cars might have speakerless audio systemsA 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 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 citiesHyundai 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 faceThe 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 diveA 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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Camera system that eliminates blind spots previewed on Aston Martin DBS SuperleggeraInstead 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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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 coming to its various brands' cars. Called the Airflow Vision, the concept features a spacious cabin with seating for four. The real highlight is the dash which features multiple digital screens, including for the instrument cluster, the infotainment hub, and the climate settings. Yes, FCA could start...
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Rivian files patent for tailgate with two methods for loweringWhen 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 conditionsPirelli'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 homeWhen 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 commuteThe blades can defrost a windshield in just four minutes, according to Lincoln.
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Self-driving VW vans to shuttle guests during 2022 FIFA World CupThe 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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