Tag: Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Harman’s new in-car tech could give you Waze-like alerts – without the need for human helpers

Harman has unveiled details of a new software solution that it hopes will offer “beyond sight” contextual alerts to drivers, without the need for expensive additional hardware or lengthy developmental schedules for manufacturers. Initially revealed as part of a package of automotive innovations at this year’s Mobile World Congress event…

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Mercedes-AMG just teased its 1,000bhp Porsche Taycan Turbo GT rival –and it’ll need to dip deep into its performance past to beat it

The upcoming Mercedes-AMG EV could boast upward of 1,000bhp It will be the first Mercedes-AMG product built from the ground up Porsche, Audi and Xiaomi could finally have another fiery rival Mercedes-AMG has teased its first electric ‘super sedan’ via a series of images released on its social media channels…

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Physical buttons are finally making a comeback in cars, thanks to new safety guidelines – but I’m bracing myself for more irritating user experiences

EuroNCAP will award high safety scores for cars with buttons Modern touchscreens have proven distracting for drivers But as cars get more complex, digital seems the logical way forward There has been a fresh call from both the industry and drivers to reduce the amount of distraction found in many…

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Physical buttons are making a comeback in cars, thanks to new safety guidelines – but I’m bracing myself for more annoying user experiences

EuroNCAP will award high safety scores for cars with buttons Modern touchscreens have proven distracting for drivers But as cars get more complex, digital seems the logical way forward There has been a fresh call from both the industry and drivers to reduce the amount of distraction found in many…

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Forget foldable phones –LG’s ‘stretchable’ in-car display can grow physical buttons when you need them, and I can’t stop watching it

LG’s innovative display has been designed for automotive use Company says a display and buttons can merge seamlessly into one The tech is just a concept, but we could see it in cars soon The argument surrounding physical buttons in modern vehicles continues to rage, with some vocal sectors (arguably…

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Jeep signals the end of an era for gas guzzling off-roaders, as all-new compass goes hybrid or electric only

Off-road giant Jeep wants to continue growing in Europe Gas-guzzling SUVs have been replaced by hybrid and electric New Compass is set to be the most capable car in its class Despite Jeep being about as American as peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches, the Stellantis-owned manufacturer is making waves in Europe with its…

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