Mercedes-AMG has been working hard to convince us that its new plug-in hybrid drivetrain is cool and sporty and its latest revelation may convince even the most skeptical of drivers, as the powertrain will recharge its batteries while you drift. That’s according to Jochen Schmitz, a hybrid operation strategy developer interviewed in a Mercedes-AMG-produced YouTube […]
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Panasonic has high hopes for Tesla’s new 4680 battery cells but admits producing them will be a challenge. The new 4680 cells were unveiled by Elon Musk last September and will be pivotal in the automaker’s plans to sell a forthcoming model for just $25,000. Tesla will build some of these cells in-house but Panasonic […]
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Italian vehicle customizer Aznom is one of those few automotive industry players who cater to that subset of individuals who want to make their exclusive cars even more exclusive. Last November, the company unveiled its latest creation: the Aznom Palladium. One of the strangest creations we’ve seen in recent history, it’s a heady mix between […]
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Toyota is launching the new Mirai and updated Lexus LS in Japan as the carmaker’s first models to be fitted with their new ‘Advanced Drive’ Level 2 driver assistance system. Toyota’s new ‘Advanced Drive’ can assist driving under the driver’s supervision on a motorway, keeping the vehicle in its lane, maintain the distance from other […]
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It shouldn’t really come as a shock that Porsche tests its car thoroughly. Just quite how thorough its tests are might surprise you, though. In preparing the 911 GT3 for the road, Porsche engineers really went above and beyond testing the car, which culminated in a 5,000 km (3,106-mile) test at the Nardo test track […]
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<!––> <!––> The promise of 3D printing in automotive applications is clear for all to see, but it still takes clever engineering to get the most out of the futuristic process. It likely won’t come as a surprise to you that F1, being at the cutting edge of technology, uses 3D printing in its engine […]
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John Krafcik has stepped down as chief executive officer of Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving vehicle division. Krafcik has led Waymo for five and a half years and was instrumental in securing agreements with the likes of Jaguar Land Rover, Stellantis, Volvo, and Daimler. Last year, he also helped secure more than $2.25 billion for the company […]
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<!––> <!––> Hyundai has previewed one of the charging stations that it will establish across South Korea this year. The car manufacturer’s charging station is dubbed an E-Pit and has been inspired by Formula 1 pit stops as owners of the company’s models with 800-volt charging capability can charge their vehicles to 80 percent within […]
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Ford is investigating the possibility of producing efficient diesel engines with prechamber ignition technology, the same system used in Maserati’s innovative twin-turbocharged Nettuno V6 petrol engine. Motor Trend recently received word that the car manufacturer is working with engineering consultancy FEV and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory on a prechamber diesel engine. The $10 million, […]
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Owners of MINI models in Germany and the Netherlands have been able to share their cars with family and friends with the carmaker’s new Sharing app since March 1, instead of, you know, handing over the key. Car sharing is a mobility area that’s currently heavily invested in, and MINI is one of the automakers […]
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