Technologies

IIHS: Drivers 'More Likely To Multitask' When Using Advanced Driving Assists

Drivers are more likely to multitask when using advanced driving assists, according to a recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The research found that people engaged in distracting activities 30 percent more often when these systems were activated.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 18, 2024, 10:44 a.m.
Ford brings karaoke to American cars

Ford is bringing karaoke to American cars for the first time. The company will start with its F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E models.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 18, 2024, 10:09 a.m.
JLR’s new ‘Rover’ is a robotic dog employed to protect brand’s EV facility

JLR has brought in a new guard dog, but it's not your typical furry friend. The company has deployed 'Rover', an AI-powered robotic dog, at its EV build and test facility in Coventry.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 17, 2024, 3:31 p.m.
Europe Overtakes America with First 3D-Printed Metal Parts in Space

The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully 3D printed metal parts in space, marking a major technological breakthrough that could reduce reliance on Earth-based resupply missions and enable more sustainable, long-term space exploration.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2024, 3:35 p.m.
Nokian to add birch bark to tyres

Nokian Tyres has teamed up with Swedish company Reselo AB to make tires more eco-friendly. The two firms will work together to develop Reselo Rubber, a new material made from leftover birch bark.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 13, 2024, 9:33 a.m.
Factorial Energy and Mercedes-Benz present solid-state battery

Factorial’s all-solid-state battery Solstice achieves a high energy density that can extend EV range up to 80% and unlocks a more sustainable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective battery production process.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 11, 2024, 2:59 p.m.
Tesla integrates Uber driver navigation directly into its vehicles

Tesla and Uber have teamed up to make driving for Uber in a Tesla much easier. The companies have just launched a new feature that puts Uber's navigation directly into Tesla vehicles.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 10, 2024, 7:04 p.m.
Tesla Robotaxi to Feature Unique Charging Tech

Tesla’s upcoming robotaxi may feature wireless EV charging technology that no other automaker has perfected yet.

Evgenii Ushakov

Sept. 9, 2024, 3:46 p.m.
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.

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