Tag: Vehicle Tech
I bought a Kia EV6, my first electric car – here are 9 things I wish I’d known before buying an EV
When I bought my Kia EV6, I wasn’t planning on going electric. I’d rented a Tesla Model 3, and the experience was terrible. But my old BMW X1 – with its needy maintenance schedule and its thirsty inline-6-cylinder engine – was draining my wallet. I had my eye on a…
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Hyundai’s charming autonomous robot can be everything from a golf trolley to an e-scooter – and it’s going on sale soon
The Mobile Eccentric Droid is going into production It is designed to operate indoors and on rugged outdoor terrain Hyundai promises automotive-grade engineering No, this isn’t the star of Disney’s latest animated movie – Hyundai has announced a fully-autonomous robotic platform that can be engineered for pretty much any use…
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Concorde-style air travel could be back soon – these powerful EV motors are unlocking the secrets to supersonic air speeds
Motors found in a Lotus Evija are being tested in aircraft engines A hybrid-electric architecture can mimic a turbofan Both military and civilian applications are being considered We could soon see a return of three-hour flight times between London and New York, as Helix Motors, a UK engineering firm that…
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I’ve driven the new electric Kia EV4 – and it finally makes hatchbacks exciting again for three key reasons
Kia’s electric line-up needs little introduction, seeing as the South Korean marque has made waves across the globe with its simply-named but vastly different range that encompasses SUVs, saloons and hatchbacks. It all started with the Kia EV6, which sort of mashed saloons, hatchbacks and SUVs into one divisive but…
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The best dash cam 2025: we’ve tested the finest car cameras for every budget
1. Viofo A329 ☆☆☆☆☆ Excellent quality 4K 60fps videoRead more▼ 2. Garmin Dash Cam Mini 3 ☆☆☆☆☆ Tidy, compact designRead more▼ 3. Nextbase iQ ☆☆☆☆☆ Comprehensive one-stop solutionRead more▼ 4. Miofive S1 Ultra ☆☆☆☆☆ Great 4K footage with little noiseRead more▼ 5. 70mai Dash Cam 4K Omni ☆☆☆☆☆ Upgraded to…
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Pixel arrays, matrix headlights, OLED taillights: new lighting tech is bedazzling EVs
Automotive lighting tech. It’s not something most people think about, but just like touchscreens, infotainment systems, cameras, and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), lighting tech has evolved by leaps and bounds over the last few years, and has become an integral part of the modern vehicle experience – especially in…
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