Tag: Vehicle Tech
Volvo launches the first smart seatbelt that uses sensors to provide the perfect tension
Volvo’s innovation uses sensors to help the belt adjust its load The company claims it can help reduce injuries The multi-adaptive safety belt will feature on the EX60 Volvo can claim to be part of the very history of the humble seatbelt, considering Swedish engineer and Volvo employee Nils Bohlin…
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I review motorbikes for a living – here’s why I’m excited about GoPro’s new smart motorcycle helmet
Since GoPro purchased the Australian smart motorcycle helmet company Forcite last year, the two-wheeled world has been waiting to see what the action camera giant can do if it applied its technology to rider safety equipment. Now, GoPro has announced that it will work with Italian helmet manufacturer AGV on…
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Volvo’s cars will be the first to get Google Gemini’s ‘conversational’ AI – and I think the in-car tech has massive potential
Volvo will be one of the reference hardware platforms for Google’s dev work Volvo cars will be the first to receive Google Gemini in the vehicle The Swedish company showcased an EX90 with Gemini at Google I/O Volvo has announced that it will be a key player in Google’s delivery…
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Volkswagen says ‘mind-blowing’ electric GTI EVs are coming – here’s what to expect and what I want to see
VW’s CEO confirms a GTI version of the upcoming ID 2 electric model An entire family of GTI cars will arrive in the next decade An electrified Golf is also on the cards Volkswagen’s CEO, Thomas Schäfer, has gone on record to state that the brand plans to propel its…
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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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