Tag: Vehicle Tech
Forget wheel clamps – illegally parked cars are now getting hit by this dystopian ‘windscreen barnacle’
Up until recently, those who have parked illegally have had to endure the prospect of fines through the post, a wheel clamp, or (at the very worst) a vehicle that has been towed away entirely. This could all be about to change as a new measure has been introduced to…
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Volvo’s new EV has the world’s first ‘battery passport’ – here’s why that’s a big deal
Volvo is set to become the first electric vehicle manufacturer to offer a battery passport on its new $76,695 /£95,400 /AU$155,00 EX90 electric SUV, which will offer information on the raw material components, the amount of recycled content and the overall carbon footprint of the battery pack. Similar to the…
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The Nextbase IQ is our favorite dashcam, and it just got even better thanks to a free update that adds voice control and more
We think the Nextbase iQ is the best dash cam you can buy 2024 and it just got better thanks to a major firmware update, available to Nextbase ‘Protect’ and ‘Protect Plus’ subscribers. The ‘smart’ dash cam was launched in late 2023 with new, never-before-seen features. Unfortunately, many of those…
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Android Automotive gets major update with native Max and Peacock streaming
Google has revealed that it is adding several apps, including Max and Peacock, to its Android Automotive infotainment platform, which is the OS used by the likes of Volvo, Polestar and Renault, plus upcoming models from Porsche. Ford, Acura, Honda, Buick and Cadillac are a number of additional manufacturers that…
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Rise of the microcar – why compact EVs are finally having their day and the ones to watch
Many cities around the world are facing a congestion crisis – and where governments and local authorities have seen fit to curb emissions from CO2-belching tailpipes, the humble automobile is slowly being phased out of many urban areas. Although the microcar is nothing new (the petrol-powered Peel P50 was launched…
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MG’s incredible electric hypercar could soon set a new EV land speed record – and it can hit 62mph in under two seconds
MG is gearing up to unveil one of its most radical concepts to date, as it prepares to cement its reputation as a producer of exciting EVs at this year’s Beijing motor show. Its latest EXE181 electric hypercar is on track to be among one of the most aerodynamically accomplished…
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