Car Tech
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The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e has a steer-by-wire system ready for use overseas, and a series of new patent applications indicate it could soon come to the U.S.
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Ferrari patents advanced rear-wheel-steering systemA Ferrari patent would combine rear-wheel steering with an increase in the stiffness of the connection of the wheels to the frame to improve handling.
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How to drift a car with ESP on
The folks from Team O'Neil rally school have a new video giving tips on how to drift your daily driver.
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Porsche picks Intel's Mobileye for automated driver-assist technology
Porsche plans to use Mobileye's SuperVision technology to deliver cars capable of hands-free driving.
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Ford Bronco Trail App helps find ways off the beaten path
Ford has a new app available exclusively to Bronco owners.
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BMW patents ability to tailor EV drive modes
Electric motors have the potential for far greater customization when it comes to car setup.
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Michelin introduced an airless tire in 2019, and GM said it could be available on a production vehicle as early as 2024, though that seems unlikely.
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Aurora self-driving truck service to launch in 2024
The service will initially run between Houston and Dallas.
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Volvo gives owners Waze app natively
Volvo is integrating the Waze app with its Android-based infotainment systems; owners can download it from the Google Play Store.
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VW reveals more powerful electric motor for MEB platform
VW Group will dial up the performance of its upcoming EVs.
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GM patents tow-assist device to increase towing capacity
GM's tow-assist device would use electric motors to increase towing capacity and could be used to position a trailer when not hooked to a tow vehicle.
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Ford developing anti-stalking tech
A patent application indicates Ford is exploring technology to let drivers know if they are being followed.
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BYD has demonstrated an in-house developed active suspension with some attention-grabbing stunts.
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Ford aims to make railroad crossings safer with new tech
Ford has looked at how V2X systems could help make railroad crossings safer.
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Ford uses AI to make connecting a trailer as easy as hitting a button
Ford's new driver-assist feature takes the stress out of lining up a tow hitch with a trailer.
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GM to phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs, chooses Google
Future GM EVs will feature Google-based infotainment systems.
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2024 Ford Mustang features electronic drift brake
The drift brake uses electronic wizardry to emulate the performance of a hydraulic setup found in professional drift cars.
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Hyundai developed an EV charging robot
A robotic Hyundai EV charger can automatically plug into an EV, charge the car, then send a notice to the owner's smartphone when charging is complete.
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Lamborghini's next V-12 supercar is coming soon with 1,000 hp from a V-12 plug-in hybrid setup.
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Ford patents EV four-wheel burnouts
EV technology makes it easy for cars to produce four-wheel burnouts, and Ford appears to be looking into it.
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BMW's new head-up display spans the windshield
BMW's new EVs will have a full-width head-up display to give information to both the driver and front passenger.
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Lamborghini shows Aventador successor's carbon-fiber chassis
Lamborghini's new V-12 supercar is coming with a chassis that's lighter and stiffer than the one in the Aventador.
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GM developing lidar system
GM will start introducing lidar to its vehicles in 2023.
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Getting in sync with the 2024 Ford Mustang’s digital screens
The latest iteration of the pony car evolves into a tech showcase with an array of performance gauges and video game graphics.
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