Technologies

Millions of Volvo cars will get a new generation of user experience in their infotainment systems

Volvo plans to update the infotainment systems in over 2.5 million cars. The Swedish automaker will start rolling out the new software next year for vehicles built since 2020.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 6, 2024, 4:44 p.m.
'Fully self-driving' Tesla vehicles may soon get the ability to reverse

Tesla plans to add reverse capability to its 'Full Self-Driving' (FSD) software in October. This update will address a major limitation in the current system.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 6, 2024, 2:51 p.m.
Ford patents in-vehicle advertising system that works like Google Ads

Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for a system that could bring targeted advertising to vehicles. The system works similarly to online advertising, using data to determine ad type and frequency.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 4, 2024, 12:47 p.m.
Volvo Trucks will launch a new long-range FH Electric heavy-duty truck in 2025

The truck will travel 600 km on a single charge, letting drivers work all day without stopping to recharge.

Maksim Tropko

Sept. 3, 2024, 6:24 p.m.
VW develops 100% bio-based leather alternative from industrial hemp

Volkswagen has teamed up with German start-up Revoltech GmbH to create car interiors using industrial hemp. The partnership aims to bring sustainable materials to Volkswagen models as early as 2028.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 31, 2024, 1:34 p.m.
Volkswagen brings multiplayer gaming to EVs and some internal combustion cars

Volkswagen is bringing games to its cars. The automaker plans to add casual multiplayer games to several of its models, including electric vehicles and traditional cars.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 29, 2024, 4:57 p.m.
Transceiver module developed by LG for Volkswagen receives hacker-proof certificate

LG Electronics just got a big win in the world of car tech. The company's Vehicle to Everything (V2X) solution for Volkswagen received the first-ever Common Criteria (CC) certification for security in V2X devices.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 28, 2024, 3:37 p.m.
Hyundai to use radiant heating to extend EV range

Hyundai is developing advanced radiant heating panels aimed at improving the range of electric vehicles in cold climates.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 28, 2024, 1:49 p.m.
BYD to use Huawei's advanced autonomous driving system in off-road EVs

BYD and Huawei have joined forces to bring advanced self-driving tech to off-road electric vehicles. The Chinese EV giant announced on Tuesday that it will use Huawei's cutting-edge autonomous driving system in its new SUV.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 27, 2024, 12:40 p.m.
Study: These automakers do the best job with advanced tech

J.D. Power's 2024 Tech Experience Index Study has revealed which carmakers are the best at putting fancy tech in their vehicles. The study asked 81,296 people who bought new cars in the last 90 days what they thought about their car's tech features.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 26, 2024, 5:07 p.m.
Utah Is Using Laser Beams To Make Salt Lake City Intersections Safer

Utah is trying out a new way to make its roads safer. The state's Department of Transportation has put special cameras at five busy corners in Salt Lake City. These cameras use lasers to watch how cars and people move.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 26, 2024, 10:49 a.m.
Fortnite coming to your Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz is teaming up with Boosteroid to bring cloud gaming to their cars. The luxury car maker unveiled this new feature at Gamescom, aiming to make in-car entertainment more exciting.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 23, 2024, 1:52 p.m.
Chinese EV prototype can park sideways like a magic trick

IM Motors, a Chinese car company, has shown off a new electric car that can park sideways. It's like a magic trick on wheels.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 22, 2024, 9:39 a.m.
Waymo unveils its sixth-generation self-driving system. It's smarter, cheaper, and can drive in snow

Waymo's new self-driving system is smarter, cheaper, and more capable than ever before. The company has rolled out its sixth-generation autonomous driving technology, promising to make vehicles safer and able to handle a wider range of environments.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 20, 2024, 1:49 p.m.
Toyota's new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine is rumored to have nearly 600 hp

Toyota is working on new gas engines for its future cars. The company is developing 1.5-liter and 2.0-liter engines, with the 2.0-liter turbo rumored to pack a punch of 395 horsepower, with up to 592 hp in racing form.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 15, 2024, 3:31 p.m.
From 10% to 80% in 10.5 minutes: Chinese EV maker Zeekr claims world's fastest-charging battery

Zeekr, a Chinese car maker, says its new electric vehicle (EV) batteries charge faster than any of its rivals, including Tesla. The company made this claim during its 2025 product launch event.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 14, 2024, 9:16 a.m.
New BMW app advises drivers on EV feasibility

BMW has launched a new tool to help drivers decide if an electric vehicle fits their lifestyle. The carmaker's updated mobile app now includes an Electric Vehicle Analysis function, giving customers a practical way to assess their EV readiness.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 13, 2024, 12:33 p.m.
Boston is one of two U.S. cities partnering with Google to reduce traffic

Boston is teaming up with Google to tackle its traffic troubles. The city's joining Project Green Light, a program that uses AI to make traffic lights smarter.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 13, 2024, 9:10 a.m.
BMW tests the use of humanoid robots in real car production

BMW Group has started testing humanoid robots in car production. The company ran a trial with the Figure 02 robot at its Spartanburg plant for several weeks.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 12, 2024, 1:03 p.m.
Intel Unveils Discrete GPU for Cars

Intel has unveiled a new GPU (graphics processing unit, sometimes called a graphics or video card) for cars, bringing high-quality gaming to vehicles. The company's Arc A760A discrete GPU will power advanced in-car entertainment systems, with the first vehicles featuring this technology expected to hit the roads by 2025.

Evgenii Ushakov

Aug. 12, 2024, 9:26 a.m.

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