Most people don’t think twice about their headlights, but they’ve come a long way in the past decade. While much of talk has been about Audi’s LEDs and BMW’s laser lights, Mercedes hasn’t been sitting idly by twiddling their thumbs. Quite the opposite actually as the company has been working on headlight technology for well […]
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VW Unveils ID.3’s Artificial Driving Sound, So Have A Listen
Since it’s the law that all new electric vehicles must feature an artificial driving sound so as to alert pedestrians and cyclists, VW enlisted the cooperation of composer Leslie Mandoki in order to give the ID.3 a fake voice. In the future, all ID models with come with an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS), making […]
Read MoreAudi Workers Are Trying Out Exoskeletons In Germany
Audi has started a comparative study of two exoskeletons that are designed to help employees during overhead tasks by protecting their joints and reducing the burden on their muscles. Around 60 employees are using these external support structures at the moment over a period of several weeks at selected workstations in the paint shop, assembly […]
Read MoreFinally, BMW Adding Android Auto To Its Models From Mid-2020
Less than a week after announcing a change in policy regarding Apple CarPlay, BMW has confirmed that it will introduce Android Auto connectivity to its cars, starting from mid-2020, putting an end to one of the biggest complaints of customers and fans of the brand. The Bavarian car maker might be late to the Android […]
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Lincoln’s 2020 Plug-In Hybrid Aviator Grand Touring Rated At 56 MPGe Combined
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just published official MPG ratings for the plug-in hybrid 2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring. According to the EPA, the big SUV returns 23 MPG over the combined cycle in normal operation. As the Aviator Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid, the EPA has published a figure of 56 […]
Read MoreChinese And Europeans More Open To EVs And Autonomous Tech Than U.S. Buyers
A survey has revealed that consumers in China and Europe are far more open to the idea of electric vehicles and self-driving technologies than those in the U.S. The survey was conducted by OC&C Strategy Consultants and, according to Reuters, shows that 90 per cent of Chinese respondents would consider, were likely to, or definitely […]
Read MoreCadillac Will Bring The Showroom To You With Live Video Chats
Cadillac is trying to drum up sales with an “immersive luxury-shopping experience” that billed as part personal shopper and part interactive digital showroom. Known as Cadillac Live, the service allows people to visit a digital showroom and learn more about the company’s vehicles. That’s not too unusual, but the service goes a step further as […]
Read MoreBMW And Hyundai Targeted By Hackers Attempting To Steal Trade Secrets
It appears BMW’s agreement with Vietnam’s VinFast has made the company a target of hackers attempting to steal trade secrets. According to Bayerischer Rundfunk, a hacker group known as OceanLotus targeted BMW this spring. As part of the operation, hackers installed a tool called Cobalt Strike and then used it to attempt to gather confidential information. […]
Read MoreJaguar I-Pace Unlocks 12.4 Miles Of Additional Real-World Range Thanks To Racing
Jaguar has released a range-boosting software upgrade for owners of the I-Pace all-electric crossover. Using technical knowledge gained from the I-Pace eTrophy race series, Jaguar has managed to unlock up to 20 km (12.4 miles) of additional real-world range on a full charge from the 90-kWh lithium-ion battery. Thanks to optimized battery, thermal and AWD […]
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BMW Drive Recorder Turns Surround-View Cameras Into Dashcams
Earlier this year, BMW introduced a new feature for its vehicles with the latest iDrive 7.0 infotainment system, including the 3-Series, 7-Series, 8-Series, X5, and X7. Dubbed BMW Drive Recorder, the feature utilizes the surround-view cameras fitted to the aforementioned models and allows them to double as dashcams. For quite some time, the Tesla Model […]
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