Tag: Vehicle Tech
Everyone is writing off the new wave of high-performance Chinese EVs – here’s why that’s a big mistake
It feels like only yesterday that the internet was abuzz with the news that Xiaomi – best known for its smartphones, watches and wearables – smashed the electric production car record at Germany’s infamous Nurburgring. The SU7 Ultra beat the formidable Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and the $2.5m Rimac Nevera,…
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I took Porche’s new electric SUV for a spin – and the pricey Macan is just pure perfection
If there’s any one word that describes the Macan EV, it’s refined. Porsche hit the ground running in 2019 with the release of its first modern electric, the Taycan – an expensive sports car that quickly proved legacy automakers could readily compete with Tesla on its own terms. That release…
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Tesla takes the wraps off its Model Y Performance – a family SUV that’s faster than a Porsche 911
New Performance version sees the 0-60mph sprint dispatched in 3.3 seconds Fresh alloy wheels and sporty design touches feature throughout Model Y Performance also boasts an all-new infotainment display After a not-so subtle spoiler on social media earlier this week, Tesla has revealed a new Model Y Performance trim that…
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Your car could be at risk – new Flipper Zero craze sees car thieves use cheap hacking device, and there’s no easy fix
A $199 hacking device is reportedly being used to steal cars Specially-developed patches allow thieves to exploit security vulnerabilities Widespread attacks have affected Kia and Hyundai models in the past A diminutive orange-and-white device, which costs just $199 in the US (around £150 / AU$310), is reportedly being used to…
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This wild Mercedes-AMG concept car just demolished several EV distance records – including driving ‘around the world’ in eight days
The upcoming AMG GT XX drove 5,479km (3,404 miles) in 24 hours It went on to break 25 long-distance records on the Nardò test track in Italy Mercedes-Benz says the motors and batteries are ‘production ready’ Mercedes-Benz has been busy proving that its upcoming AMG GT XX can go the…
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Apple’s iOS 26 is changing CarPlay in a big way – here are the 4 hottest new features
iOS 26 will usher in CarPlay’s biggest overhaul in years Expect big improvements to Maps and other popular driving apps Live Activity widgets allow more information to be displayed on-screen This September, Apple users will receive a notification to update their numerous devices to iOS 26 – which is arguably…
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