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Audi Activesphere Concept debuts as coupe-like crossover with truck bed

Audi Activesphere Concept debuts as coupe-like crossover with truck bed

Passengers interact with the vehicle’s controls through augmented reality glasses.

By Brian Potter 1m ago

Check out Bridgestone's unique all-terrain tyres made exclusively for Lamborghini

Check out Bridgestone's unique all-terrain tyres made exclusively for Lamborghini

The Bridgestone Dueler AT002 is the world's first all-terrain run-flat tyre for supercars, developed for the Huracan Sterrato.

By Brian Potter 8h ago

BMW 4 Series and M4 get iDrive 8 with curved displays

BMW 4 Series and M4 get iDrive 8 with curved displays

As part of BMW's spring 2023 update, the 7 Series, X7, and iX receive a smartphone remote parking function.

By Brian Potter 11h ago

Bugatti updates its electric kick scooter for 2023

Bugatti updates its electric kick scooter for 2023

A bigger battery and more powerful motor give this fancy scooter a 22-mile-per-hour top speed.

By Brian Potter 25 January 2023

Tesla's innovative and efficient heat pump explained in new video

Tesla's innovative and efficient heat pump explained in new video

The company's outside-the-box thinking led to the design of what is arguably the best EV heat pump on the market.

By Dan Mihalascu 22 January 2023

GM files patent for auto-dimming AR windscreen to reduce headlight glare

GM files patent for auto-dimming AR windscreen to reduce headlight glare

GM wants to enhance its customer's driving experience and improve safety through augmented reality.

By Jacob Oliva 22 January 2023

Manufacturing / Production

BMW announces deal to build solid-state battery cells

BMW announces deal to build solid-state battery cells

BMW plans to have a vehicle demonstrating this tech ready before 2025.

By Chris Bruce 21 January 2023

BMW OTA update adds new digital key functionality, remote parking

BMW OTA update adds new digital key functionality, remote parking

It will roll out to about 4.7 million vehicles, but some features won’t be available on every model.

By Anthony Alaniz 21 January 2023

01:48 Technology

Volkswagen ID.7 smart air vents take into account the position of the sun

Volkswagen ID.7 smart air vents take into account the position of the sun

The air conditioning automatically starts once the key is detected, even before entering the car.

By Brian Potter 20 January 2023

Older Porsche Boxster, 911, Cayenne modernised with new infotainment

Older Porsche Boxster, 911, Cayenne modernised with new infotainment

The seven-inch touchscreen comes with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

By Brian Potter 20 January 2023

Polestar 2 batteries power electric boat that cruises above water

Polestar 2 batteries power electric boat that cruises above water

The Candela C-8 has a projected range of 57 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 22 knots

By Brian Potter 18 January 2023

08:41 Technology

2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray video shows details of hybrid powertrain

2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray video shows details of hybrid powertrain

Find out where the E-Ray's battery is and see its front suspension changes. Plus, there's a ride from the passenger seat.

By Brian Potter 18 January 2023

Scientists test a potentially more stable EV battery solution

Scientists test a potentially more stable EV battery solution

Preliminary testing of this solid-state composition showed no degradation after 400 charge cycles.

By Brian Potter 11 January 2023

BMW Neue Klasse platform teases thin dash screen, pairs with new HUD

BMW Neue Klasse platform teases thin dash screen, pairs with new HUD

The tech will arrive as early as 2025.

By Anthony Alaniz 07 January 2023

Big displays in cars will disappear soon, BMW boss believes

Big displays in cars will disappear soon, BMW boss believes

Oliver Zipse says big screens will be history in 10 years.

By Anthony Karr 07 January 2023

ZF heated seatbelt for electric vehicles boosts range in cold weather

ZF heated seatbelt for electric vehicles boosts range in cold weather

Range increases by up to 15 percent by reducing the energy needed to warm the cabin.

By Brian Potter 06 January 2023

Mercedes invests €1b for new EV charging network

Mercedes invests €1b for new EV charging network

The chargers will be open to all EVs, but Mercedes drivers will get preferential treatment.

By Brian Potter 06 January 2023

Harman Ready Vision is an augmented reality head-up display debuting at CES

Harman Ready Vision is an augmented reality head-up display debuting at CES

It's ready for integration by OEMs.

By Brian Potter 05 January 2023

BMW iDrive 9 announced, runs on Android and is coming in two months

BMW iDrive 9 announced, runs on Android and is coming in two months

The X1 will be the first model to get it.

By Brian Potter 05 January 2023

Hyundai shows off Ioniq 5 Robotaxi for Las Vegas in 2023

Hyundai shows off Ioniq 5 Robotaxi for Las Vegas in 2023

Tight traffic, limos, billboard vans, street performers, and busy hotel entrances make Vegas a challenging city for a robotaxi.

By Brian Potter 05 January 2023

Colour-changing BMW i Vision Dee at CES 2023 has up to 32 colours

Colour-changing BMW i Vision Dee at CES 2023 has up to 32 colours

The original E Ink was limited to black and white shades.

By Brian Potter 05 January 2023

BMW i Vision Dee debuts with giant head-up display, minimalist design

BMW i Vision Dee debuts with giant head-up display, minimalist design

The windscreen-wide HUD will premiere in 2025 on a Neue Klasse-based EV.

By Brian Potter 05 January 2023

Chrysler Synthesis demonstrator previews advanced driving tech at CES

Chrysler Synthesis demonstrator previews advanced driving tech at CES

The digital cockpit features Stellantis' STLA technolgy that will debut for North America on Chrysler vehicles.

By Brian Potter 04 January 2023

New Tesla FSD Beta update will allow turning off steering wheel nags

New Tesla FSD Beta update will allow turning off steering wheel nags

It’s a welcome change, but traffic safety advocates might have a thing or two to say.

By Brian Potter 03 January 2023

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