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Technology Toyota Supra's 6MT is derived from the four-cylinder BMW Z4

Toyota Supra's 6MT is derived from the four-cylinder BMW Z4

Work was done to tweak the ZF manual transmission unit to Toyota's liking.
By Brian Potter 02 May 2022
Technology Tesla considering 800-volt architecture for Cybertruck and Semi

Tesla considering 800-volt architecture for Cybertruck and Semi

Shifting smaller vehicles like the Model 3 and Y from 400 volts to 800 volts would make zero economic sense, Tesla execs say.
By Brian Potter 22 April 2022
Technology Hyundai goes quantum to improve future self-driving tech

Hyundai goes quantum to improve future self-driving tech

The Korean marque expands its partnership with a world leader in quantum computing.
By Brian Potter 21 April 2022
12:03 Safety See how Tesla Autopilot reacts in extreme situations and crashes

See how Tesla Autopilot reacts in extreme situations and crashes

It's interesting to see Tesla Autopilot put to the test over and over in difficult scenarios.
By Brian Potter 18 April 2022
Autonomous Cars GM patents student driver car that doesn't need an instructor

GM patents student driver car that doesn't need an instructor

GM's autonomous driving instructor will slowly make features available as new drivers become more capable behind the wheel.
By Brian Potter 18 April 2022
22:09 Technology UK: Fully Charged tries out wireless charging and EV battery swapping in Norway

UK: Fully Charged tries out wireless charging and EV battery swapping in Norway

Norway is Europe’s most EV-friendly country and they also have the most advanced charging infrastructure too.
By Brian Potter 18 April 2022
Technology BMW uses customers' driving data to improve its in-car features

BMW uses customers' driving data to improve its in-car features

With permission from the owners, of course.
By Jacob Oliva 17 April 2022
21:05 Industry UK: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 faces eight competitors in detailed tyre test

UK: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 faces eight competitors in detailed tyre test

The new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is also in the mix.
By Christopher Smith 17 April 2022
Autonomous Cars Toyota follows Tesla in developing a vision-based self-driving system

Toyota follows Tesla in developing a vision-based self-driving system

The automotive brand hopes to use low-cost cameras to collect data and "train" the system for real-world driving.
By Brian Potter 14 April 2022
01:54 Technology Segway wants your electric scooter to sound like a Ferrari V12

Segway wants your electric scooter to sound like a Ferrari V12

Or a throaty V8, depending on your preference.
By Brian Potter 13 April 2022
Technology Mercedes exec doesn't think EVs will get cheaper anytime soon - report

Mercedes exec doesn't think EVs will get cheaper anytime soon - report

Material for batteries is expensive, and demand could outstrip available supplies.
By Brian Potter 07 April 2022
02:55 Technology Suzuki teams up with SkyDrive to develop flying cars for Japan

Suzuki teams up with SkyDrive to develop flying cars for Japan

Coming in 2025, if this pair has anything to say about it.
By Brian Potter 29 March 2022
Technology Jeep unveils new 3.0-litre inline-six engine with more than 500 bhp

Jeep unveils new 3.0-litre inline-six engine with more than 500 bhp

A twin-turbo setup makes it almost as powerful as a V8.
By Anthony Karr 27 March 2022
Technology Musk's Starlink internet in Ukraine: 1000s active,

Musk's Starlink internet in Ukraine: 1000s active, "very effective"

Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov says more terminals are still showing up every other day.
By Brian Potter 23 March 2022
Technology Mercedes will accept legal liability if its autonomous tech crashes

Mercedes will accept legal liability if its autonomous tech crashes

The company could deploy the tech in California and Nevada by the end of the year.
By Brian Potter 23 March 2022
Technology VW tech update lets ID electric vehicles learn how to park

VW tech update lets ID electric vehicles learn how to park

There's a faster DC charging, too.
By Brian Potter 23 March 2022
Industry Toyota GR Yaris with 8-speed automatic now in development

Toyota GR Yaris with 8-speed automatic now in development

It made a public appearance at the Toyota Gazoo Racing Rally Challenge.
By Brian Potter 20 March 2022
Technology Porsche to expand Apple collaboration beyond CarPlay

Porsche to expand Apple collaboration beyond CarPlay

Porsche's boss says the companies are "on the same wavelength."
By Brian Potter 20 March 2022
04:49 Technology Kawasaki Introduces robot goat at 2022 International Robot Exhibition

Kawasaki Introduces robot goat at 2022 International Robot Exhibition

We're pretty sure this vehicle isn't supercharged.
By Brian Potter 16 March 2022
12:10 Technology AITO M5 is Huawei's second attempt at building a car

AITO M5 is Huawei's second attempt at building a car

And with up to almost 500 bhp, it looks to be significantly better than the previous one.
By Brian Potter 16 March 2022
Technology Holoride virtual reality to be available in Audi vehicles this year

Holoride virtual reality to be available in Audi vehicles this year

Because long road trips need not be boring.
By Brian Potter 14 March 2022
Technology Tesla is helping Ukrainians in more ways than most people realise

Tesla is helping Ukrainians in more ways than most people realise

Who would have ever expected electric cars to be on a list of survival resources during wartime?
By Brian Potter 08 March 2022
15:53 Safety Tesla Autopilot detects crash and steers around car to reduce damage

Tesla Autopilot detects crash and steers around car to reduce damage

A Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot reportedly steered away from another car during a collision.
By Brian Potter 07 March 2022
02:08 Technology Nissan demonstrates Ariya E-4ORCE's smoothness using a ramen robot

Nissan demonstrates Ariya E-4ORCE's smoothness using a ramen robot

Here's a very Japanese way to showcase a cool feature.
By Brian Potter 07 March 2022
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