Tag: Hybrid Electric Vehicles

BYD’s new roof-mounted DJI drone launchpad looks like a dream for filming road trips – but less so for car safety

The drone system is priced at 16,000 yuan – or around $2,195 Unfortunately, it is only available in mainland China for now Dubbed Ling Yuan, it will be available on numerous BYD models BYD has recently announced a new partnership with China’s top drone-maker DJI, stating that it has created…

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This AI-driven Maserati just hit 197.7mph without a human behind the wheel

Maserati MC20 is equipped with numerous Lidar, cameras and sensors Demonstration vehicle hit almost 200mph at the Kennedy Space Center A second autonomous MC20 Cielo took to the streets of Florida Maserati has just set a new autonomous speed record at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as its drop-dead…

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Is this the end for electric supercars? More luxury automakers, including Aston Martin, delay plans for EVs

Stellantis pulls investment into future Maserati products Aston Martin will cut jobs and delay debut EV… again Luxury car industry continues to struggle with electrification Both Aston Martin and Maserati are reevaluating their plans for future electrification models, as budget and job cuts force the businesses to decide whether there…

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Tesla says it will refresh the Model S and Model X this year – here are 5 things I want to see

Tesla’s Vice President of Vehicle Engineering lets slip about update Recent Model 3 and Model Y refresh likely to influence upgrades Could Plaid+ variant make a return to Model S? Tesla can be credited with spearheading the electric vehicle revolution, which is now arguably in full swing, but it can…

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Apple’s latest iOS update improves CarPlay, but not everyone will be able to access it

iOS 18.4 beta update adds a third row of apps in Apple CarPlay Not every infotainment system is compatible The update is welcome, but we still await news on CarPlay 2.0 Some Apple iPhone users are already experiencing some of the admittedly minor updates that the latest iOS 18.4 beta…

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Kia’s promising EV4 electric saloon breaks cover – and it stays true to its concept car roots

Kia promised lots with the EV4 Concept and it has delivered Both a saloon and hatchback will be offered Upcoming EV Day will reveal more about specification Kia has whipped the silk sheet off its latest EV4 model ahead of an upcoming EV Day later this month, where the Korean…

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