Tag: Vehicle Tech
‘That’s where the danger lies’: Uber’s former self-driving car boss sounds safety alarm after near-death Tesla experience — as Cybertruck crash sparks fresh controversy
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving systems have come under scrutiny again Uber’s former head of self-driving crashes Model X using FSD A Cybertruck also violently crashed into an overpass barrier Two recent high-profile Tesla crashes have once again shone the spotlight on the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. They highlight the issue…
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The future of minivans? Citroen’s six-seater concept EV has inflatable beds and some very clever ideas
Concept plays with the idea of a future minivan Six seats fit inside a vehicle not much larger than a Mini Swivel seats, inflatable beds and a projection screen all feature No, it has nothing to do with the Electric Light Orchestra, because Citroen’s playful concept that shares the same…
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I’ve driven the new Tesla Model Y Performance — and despite it being a great car, it isn’t anywhere near as exciting as it once was
Tesla’s performance-oriented models once stunned the world with their abilities to shame some of the most competent sports cars on the market. Do you remember when a stock Model S Plaid set a Nurburgring lap record in 2021? It beat the Porsche Taycan by around seven seconds. This was major…
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The inevitable has happened – the EU has U-turned on its plan to ban the sale of ICE cars by 2035
Ban on ICE cars could be pushed back to 2040 Manufacturers have argued against the legislation More hybrid and range extender powertrains likely to arrive A report by German newspaper Bild this week claims that plans to impose a 2035 ban on selling new cars with an internal combustion engine…
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Now is a good time to buy a Tesla – the EV giant is offering free upgrades and enticing finance deals to drive sales
Tesla offers 0% APR financing and $0 down leases in the US Free paint, wheel and interior upgrades are on the the table Aggressive sales tactic is a bid to shift stock Tesla has unleashed a wave of enticing incentives in North America with a hope that they will drum…
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Want a digital license plate? The Sony Afeela 1 will be the first car to offer one –and you’ll be able to add your Instagram handle
Sony Honda Mobility partners with Reviver to create digital license plates Customers can swap background colors and add text The RPlate costs around $900 (around £670 / AU$1,350) Sony’s debut Afeela 1 electric vehicle is perhaps one of the longest-standing features of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, with…
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