Car Tech
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The 3D system can add depth to instrument clusters that could display pertinent information for drivers ahead of other info.
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Ford wants to turn vehicles into rolling movie theatersPatent filings show a video projection system for crossovers perfect for tailgates or camping.
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U.S. to test cameras to replace side mirrorsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced it will conduct a study on driver behavior with side-view cameras to replace exterior mirrors.
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Nissan's self-driving tech used to make putting a breezeNossan's ProPilot 2.0 golf ball can find its own way to the hole on a putting green.
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Porsche invests in sensor tech that can see in fog, rainPorsche has acquired a stake in self-driving technology firm TriEye.
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Jaguar Land Rover developing augmented reality tech for head-up displaysWill a Jaguar Land Rover windshield one day play back your favorite 3D movies? New technology could enable just that.
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Ford's new super Mustang will go from 0-100-0 in just 10.6 seconds and with an available track pack will see 550 pounds of downforce generated at 180 mph.
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Tesla Model 3 owner implants key chip in forearmA Telsa Model 3 owner dissolved her car's key card, embedded it in biopolymer, and had it implanted in her arm.
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BMW's wireless charging system reaches USThe technology is the same used by electric toothbrushes, only much more powerful.
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How Honda gets over 700 horsepower from a 2.2-liter V-6Honda's engine it currently runs in the IndyCar series is a 700-horsepower 2.2-liter turbocharged V-6. Keep an eye on the displacement figure. Now, realize the Honda Civic Type R features a 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine with 306 hp. Where in the world is Honda getting nearly 400 more hp from the IndyCar...
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Quick and efficient: VW ID R used one quarter of the energy of a gas car for Nürburgring lapTwo months ago, Volkswagen announced it had obliterated the previous EV lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with its ID R time-attack special. Two months later, after crunching all of the data, the ID R also lays claim to the most efficient lap ever performed. The ID R used only a...
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Musk: Netflix and YouTube streaming coming to TeslasElon Musk announced on Twitter that Tesla will soon offer Netflix and YouTube streaming services through the infotainment system when the car is in Park.
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BMW has a partner for self-driving cars for China in local technology giant Tencent. The German automaker announced last week that it and Tencent will work together to bring its D3 platform, the name of its architecture for self-driving cars, to life. Specifically, the D3 platform will provide the foundation for the technology BMW and Tencent will work on together. Tencent is a Chinese technology firm with a focus on cloud computing, big data, security, and artificial intelligence. BMW plans to use Tencent's knowledge and the D3 platform to create a safety validation concept to test Level 3...
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How the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray achieves a sub-3-second 0-60 mph timeEngineering Explained does the math to tell us why the 2020 Corvette C8 can reach 60 mph in less than 3.0 seconds.
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Honda E electric hatch boasts full-width digital dashThe Honda E's digital dash is made up of five screens, with a sixth screen serving as the rearview mirror.
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Sumitomo concept tire generates electricity as it rollsImagine you could recapture some of the energy lost through your tires whenever you go for a drive. The tire companies are working on it and the latest to unveil a promising tire energy regeneration concept is Sumitomo. Working with researchers from Kansai University in Osaka, Japan, Sumitomo has...
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Blaupunkt offers classic car radio packed with modern techBlaukpunkt's SQR 46 radio gives classic cars modern connectivity with 1980s style.
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BMW changing the shape of the steering wheel for self-driving carsBMW's first car with genuine self-driving capability will be the iNext SUV due in 2021.
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You can now use the ParkWhiz app via your car's infotainment system.
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Deep dive: 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray's dual-clutch transmissionThe 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a genuine supercar full of many firsts for the nameplate. Chief among them, it's a mid-engine car. However, it's also the first Corvette to sport a dual-clutch automatic transmission, in this case an 8-speed. Chevrolet published a video that takes a closer...
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A nimble future: Company develops 360-degree steering moduleA British company thinks ultra-maneuverability will be in our near future around crowded cities.
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2020 Audi A8 gets predictive active suspensionThe Audi A8's predictive active suspension can make things safer in the cabin.
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Why no-lift shifting is a really bad ideaYou may have heard the term before: "no-lift shifting." It's the process of foregoing the clutch altogether and simply popping the car into the next gear. Long story short, it's a really bad idea. Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained tells us all about the issues the process causes in a new...
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Here's the difference between tires filled with nitrogen and compressed airYou may have noticed in the past few years, tire shops and mechanics will advertise nitrogen tire fills rather than traditional compressed air. While some may advertise somewhat true benefits, this video explains what exactly are the benefits of filling your tires with nitrogen instead of...
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