Car Tech
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GM may be preparing a follow up to its Crab Walk steering feature on the Hummer EV.
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Elon Musk: Tesla self-driving system "won't have regulatory approval" in 2022
Tesla driver-assist features still won't live up to "full self-driving" name this year.
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New Jersey bill would ban in-car subscriptions
Automakers are looking to charge for features in cars via subscription, but they could face a legal backlash in New Jersey.
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Mercedes aims for zero crashes by 2050
With self-driving technology, Mercedes predicts it will be able to eliminate crashes.
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Stellantis patents retractable tailgate side step
Better bed-side manners? Ram could be eyeing a pop-out step for the side of its popular full-size trucks.
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Lucid Air gets new interface with UX 2.0
Lucid has upgraded its user interface to version 2.0.
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Games from the software brand AirConsole will be available in BMWs, and owners will scan a QR code to play them.
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OTA upgrades, paid features coming to future Hyundais
Customers will be able to buy features for future Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis products over the air after the initial purchase.
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Volvo EX90 to offer bi-directional charging
With bi-directional charging, Volvo's new EX90 could potentially save you money on power bills.
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Tesla ditches ultrasonic sensors, moves completely to Tesla Vision
Tesla is now fully relying on camera-based sensors for its hands-free-driving technology.
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Ford patented an external airbag system
Ford has patented an airbag that would deploy from a vehicle's grille.
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BMW's next voice assistant will use Amazon Alexa technology
BMW's next voice assistant should feature improved performance thanks to Alexa technology.
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Volvo's electric XC90 successor will debut a world-first safety technology.
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Ford patents way to reduce turning radius on future vehicles
Ford has patented a system that uses the brakes to help steer a vehicle.
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Volvo XC90's electric successor confirmed as the EX90, due for reveal Nov. 9
A Volvo EX90 is coming soon to take on the Tesla Model X and other mid-size electric SUVs.
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Escort Max 360c MKII radar detector revealed with improved range, response times, and filtering
Escort has upgraded its best-selling radar detector with smarter internals.
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Ferrari Purosangue first with Multimatic's new True Active spool valve dampers
Multimatic’s dampers enhance the company's spool valve system by adding an electric motor to the mix.
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Ford patents power outlets in roof rails
New technology could make camping more convenient.
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Koenigsegg's latest hypercar features an automatic transmission that can transform into a manual complete with a clutch pedal.
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Ford wants to turn your truck and trailer into a giant R/C car
There's already remote parking, and eventually there may also be remote trailering, if Ford's latest patent is any indication.
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BMW promises 30% improvements in range, charging speed with next-gen battery
BMW's new sixth-generation batteries with round cells will arrive in 2025 in the Neue Klasse family of EVs.
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Ford Bluecruise adds hands-free lane changes
Bluecruise now also suggests lane changes, slows the vehicle down for corners, and moves the vehicle in its lane away from from wider vehicles.
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Apple iPhone 14 and Watch Series 8 get car crash detection
New hardware in the iPhone 14 and Series 8 Apple watches enables crash detection for drivers.
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Williams engineering outfit shows off 2,200-plus-hp modular EV platform for hypercars
Williams Advanced Engineering has developed a turnkey solution for car companies looking to launch an electric hypercar.
Viknesh Vijayenthiran