Tag: Vehicle Tech
Tesla’s robotaxi rollout is already under investigation, as videos surface of erratic driving
Online videos of Tesla’s new robotaxis prompt investigation Footage shows the cars speeding and ghost braking Tesla’s Full Self-Driving and Autopilot mode also under scrutiny Tesla’s rollout of its Robotaxi service at the weekend was hailed as a success by the company, which saw around 10 to 20 Model Y…
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Apple CarPlay Ultra stalls as these 5 car giants have reportedly decided to U-turn
Aston Martin recently debuted the CarPlay Ultra experience Apple-based system takes over all digital displays in a car Report suggests some automakers have changed their minds Although Aston Martin was the first major automotive manufacturer to introduce Apple CarPlay Ultra into a production vehicle, the Californian tech giant announced that…
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Meet the next electric hypercar – Mercedes-AMG just got its mojo back with a 1,360hp concept that will soon take on the Porsche Taycan
The Concept AMG XX will take the brand into its next chapter Three axial flux motors can propel the slippery shape to 224mph An LED light panel at the rear is one of many futuristic features Mercedes-Benz has lifted the lid on the future of its revered tuning arm with…
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I’m not buying the Tesla robotaxi hype – here’s why it’s still miles behind Waymo
Tesla unveiled its “public-facing” Robotaxi service this weekend The service is currently an invite-only affair Reports suggest it is still behind Waymo and other rivals In a surprising turn of events, Tesla has stuck to its recent timelines and actually kick-started a “public-facing” autonomous ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas this…
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Kia becomes the latest car giant to offer in-car Netflix – and as a father with young kids, I’m fully on board with the idea
Kia says it will offer Netflix, Disney+ , YouTube and LG Channels The entertainment is only available when parked It’s not free, as it comes part of a subscription-based package Kia is the latest in a slew of manufacturers to start offering blockbuster entertainment inside vehicles, with a new subscription-based…
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The myth of Megawatt charging – and why Porsche doesn’t think it’s the answer to smoother EV journeys
While the battle for EVs with the longest range may well have tapered off, a new arms race has begun in its place – and it’s all about charging speeds. In China, some of the world’s most recognizable automotive and tech brands are dueling it out to see who can…
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