News1 day ago1 min readTesla adds Dog Mode, Sentry Mode…News1 day ago1 min readTesla adds Dog Mode, Sentry Mode…
News8th Feb 20191 min readToyota USA confirms Android Auto for new cars…Scott CollieToyota USA has confirmed the 2020 Sequoia, Tundra, Tacoma and 4Runner will get Android Auto capability. In Europe, the privilege will also be extended to Aygo and Yaris buyers. Initially, the technology will only be available on newly-purchased vehicles, and Toyota hasn't confirmed whether it'll be standard-fit or an optional extra. …
News29th Jan 20192 min readFord patents all-wheel drive hybrid V8 system…Scott CollieFord appears to be preparing a hybrid, all-wheel drive system built around a V8 engine, hinting at what could be to come for the legendary Mustang nameplate. The patent was actually filed in 2017, but the US Patent and Trademark Office published it this week. The filing was initially reported by AutoGuide in the USA. With a longitudinally-mounted engine sending power to the rear wheels, the system appears more sport-oriented than some of the other hybrid systems becoming more prevalent. …
News14th Jan 20193 min readA timely reality check on autonomous cars…News14th Jan 20193 min readA timely reality check on autonomous cars…
News10th Jan 20192 min readMercedes-Benz working on artificial engine sounds…Alborz FallahMercedes-Benz says that it is actively working on artificial sounds for the exhaust and the engine sounds, as it becomes tougher and tougher to create vehicles with naturally loud exhaust notes due to ever-tightening laws. Speaking to media at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, chief designer for Mercedes-Benz, Gorden Wagener, said that he personally loves driving his AMG GT on German autobahns, but admitted the noise from the V8 might not always be around. …
News8th Jan 20192 min readGenesis reveals holographic AR display at CES…James WongHyundai Motor Company has revealed a next-generation head-up display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, equipped to a special Genesis G80. Developed with WayRay AG, a Swiss 'deep-tech' start-up company, the 'world-first' Holographic Augmented Reality Navigation System uses AR to project navigation prompts and other messages displayed on the road ahead in accordance with the driver's viewing range. …
