Tag: Vehicle Tech
Ferrari unveils its F1-inspired F80 hybrid supercar – the most powerful Ferrari to roll out of Maranello
Ferrari has lifted the lid on the most powerful road-going supercar it has ever built, cramming the carbon fibre-laden F80 with a three-liter twin-turbo six cylinder engine that develops 900hp on its own. The combustion engine is then paired up with three electric motors (all developed in house) that throw…
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Rivian just gave its EVs a KITT from Knight Rider makeover with this spooky software update
Rivian is getting into the Halloween spirit with a software update that will allow owners to transform their R1 electric SUVs into KITT from Knight Rider, a Time Machine from Back to the Future or a haunted scarecrow that teases pedestrians with creepy owl chirps. No, this isn’t an awkwardly-mistimed…
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X-Peng EV flaunts new AI-powered autonomous driving powers, but it’s still a long road to hands-free motoring
XPeng Motors has just lifted the lid on its latest family-orientated electric sedan in the form of the P7+, which garnered over 30,000 pre-orders in less than two hours after its reveal, according to CNEV Post. The electric vehicle offers up to 441-miles of range on a single charge and…
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Renault reveals boxy reimagining of the classic R4, proving that electric SUVs don’t need to be bland and faceless
High on the fumes of lithium-ion battery production, Renault is continuing its trip down memory lane with the unveiling of the Renault 4 E-Tech at the Paris motor show. This retro-inspired crossover is just as nostalgic as the recently released Renault 5 but with added roominess and a workhorse demeanor.…
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iPhone maker Foxconn just revealed two Tesla-rivaling EVs – here’s why that could be a smart move
You’ve probably never heard of Foxconn Technology Group, but it is a Taiwanese consumer electronics manufacturer that is perhaps best known for supplying the world with Apple iPhones – it also makes most of Amazon’s Kindles and Nintendo’s gaming consoles. Stopping short of actually producing the folklore legend Apple Car,…
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Uber bets big on electric – 5 new ways it’s planning to tempt you to ride its EVs
Uber chose the Science Museum in London to launch the 2024 installment of its annual climate event, Go-Get Zero, which has highlighted the firm’s commitment to electrifying its fleet – including some new ways to tempt you into riding its EVs. Alongside affirmation of its autonomous ride-hailing projects, which include Waymo…
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