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#automotive-technology

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Gadgets

I've tested several Android Auto wireless adapters, and my favorite is on sale for Prime Day

2 days ago

Gadgets

My Android Auto was having trouble connecting until I did this one thing

1 day ago

Gadgets

I've tested several Android Auto wireless adapters, and my favorite is on sale for Prime Day

Tesla's vehicles expected to get Grok voice assistant-but when?

Tesla's upcoming voice assistant, Grok, powered by xAI, will soon allow users to interact with their vehicles using voice commands.

Gadgets

New Tesla Model Y was a best-seller in China in March 2025

Tesla Model Y receives significant update with beta Auto Shift feature.

The update enhances features like three-point turns not available in earlier versions.

Auto Shift (Beta) simplifies driving operations, shifting without touchscreen use.

Tesla rolls out new crucial safety feature aimed at saving children

Tesla introduces a new safety feature to prevent children from being left unattended in vehicles using advanced detection technology.

Toronto startup

Tesla says it has launched ride-hailing Robotaxi teaser to employees only

Tesla has launched an employee-exclusive Robotaxi fleet in Austin and San Francisco using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) technology.

Europe news

Tesla Thinks Full Self-Driving Is Ready For Europe. Regulators Say Not So Fast

Tesla is showcasing its Full Self-Driving tech in difficult European cities, emphasizing readiness pending regulatory approval.

European startups

One chart that shows how China seized the lead in the robotaxi wars

European startups

Tesla's vehicles expected to get Grok voice assistant-but when?

Tesla's upcoming voice assistant, Grok, powered by xAI, will soon allow users to interact with their vehicles using voice commands.

Gadgets

New Tesla Model Y was a best-seller in China in March 2025

Tesla Model Y receives significant update with beta Auto Shift feature.

The update enhances features like three-point turns not available in earlier versions.

Auto Shift (Beta) simplifies driving operations, shifting without touchscreen use.

Tesla rolls out new crucial safety feature aimed at saving children

Tesla introduces a new safety feature to prevent children from being left unattended in vehicles using advanced detection technology.

Toronto startup

Tesla says it has launched ride-hailing Robotaxi teaser to employees only

Tesla has launched an employee-exclusive Robotaxi fleet in Austin and San Francisco using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) technology.

Europe news

Tesla Thinks Full Self-Driving Is Ready For Europe. Regulators Say Not So Fast

Tesla is showcasing its Full Self-Driving tech in difficult European cities, emphasizing readiness pending regulatory approval.

European startups

One chart that shows how China seized the lead in the robotaxi wars

Apple finally launches next-gen 'CarPlay Ultra' software, starting with Aston Martin | TechCrunch

Apple's CarPlay Ultra enhances vehicle integration and customization, setting a new standard for infotainment systems.

Apple Launches CarPlay Ultra with Aston Martin: A New Era of In-Car Tech | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

CarPlay Ultra enhances in-car experience with a fully integrated and customizable interface, debuting in Aston Martin vehicles.

The system transforms traditional automotive infotainment by integrating key vehicle functions into a unified digital experience.

Apple CarPlay Ultra Will Debut on Aston Martin Vehicles

Apple and Aston Martin collaborate on a new integration featuring Apple CarPlay Ultra, enhancing user experience in luxury vehicles.

Apple CarPlay Ultra puts Siri in the passenger seat of luxury vehicles

Apple launches CarPlay Ultra in partnership with Aston Martin, offering deeper iPhone integration in luxury vehicles.

Apple

Apple's CarPlay Ultra is finally here, if you have a new Aston Martin

Apple

Apple's new CarPlay Ultra is ready, but only in Aston Martins for now

Apple finally launches next-gen 'CarPlay Ultra' software, starting with Aston Martin | TechCrunch

Apple's CarPlay Ultra enhances vehicle integration and customization, setting a new standard for infotainment systems.

Apple Launches CarPlay Ultra with Aston Martin: A New Era of In-Car Tech | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

CarPlay Ultra enhances in-car experience with a fully integrated and customizable interface, debuting in Aston Martin vehicles.

The system transforms traditional automotive infotainment by integrating key vehicle functions into a unified digital experience.

Apple CarPlay Ultra Will Debut on Aston Martin Vehicles

Apple and Aston Martin collaborate on a new integration featuring Apple CarPlay Ultra, enhancing user experience in luxury vehicles.

Apple CarPlay Ultra puts Siri in the passenger seat of luxury vehicles

Apple launches CarPlay Ultra in partnership with Aston Martin, offering deeper iPhone integration in luxury vehicles.

Apple

Apple's CarPlay Ultra is finally here, if you have a new Aston Martin

Apple

Apple's new CarPlay Ultra is ready, but only in Aston Martins for now

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#infotainment-systems

Digital life

Hyundai Goes All In On Connected Cars With New 'Pleos' Software

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Apple

Apple's push to take over the dashboard resisted by car makers

Digital life

Hyundai Goes All In On Connected Cars With New 'Pleos' Software

more#infotainment-systems

2 weeks ago

Apple

Apple's push to take over the dashboard resisted by car makers

Faster Charging, Four Doors and AI: The Mercedes-Benz CLA

Mercedes-Benz is reviving the sedan market with the CLA, offering all-electric and hybrid versions integrating advanced AI technology.

Mercedes-AMG's 'Fastest Accelerating' Supercar Ever Will Be All-Electric

Mercedes-AMG will unveil the fastest-accelerating car in its history, a fully electric supercar, within a few months.

Volvo reveals its ES90 EV with an 800-volt charging system

Volvo's ES90 combines an EV sedan's efficiency with SUV features, making it versatile and high-tech.

Kia's EV4, its first electric sedan, will be available in the US later this year

Kia launched its EV4 electric sedan and hatchback, showcasing advanced technology and long-range battery options.

Maserati kills electric version of MC20 supercar for lack of demand

Electric motors are more efficient than internal combustion engines, providing greater torque and control, but high-end buyers still prefer traditional engines.

Rivian will launch hands-off highway driver assist 'in a few weeks' | TechCrunch

Rivian plans to launch a hands-off driver assistance system soon, with an 'eyes-off' version set for 2026.

Faster Charging, Four Doors and AI: The Mercedes-Benz CLA

Mercedes-Benz is reviving the sedan market with the CLA, offering all-electric and hybrid versions integrating advanced AI technology.

Mercedes-AMG's 'Fastest Accelerating' Supercar Ever Will Be All-Electric

Mercedes-AMG will unveil the fastest-accelerating car in its history, a fully electric supercar, within a few months.

Volvo reveals its ES90 EV with an 800-volt charging system

Volvo's ES90 combines an EV sedan's efficiency with SUV features, making it versatile and high-tech.

Kia's EV4, its first electric sedan, will be available in the US later this year

Kia launched its EV4 electric sedan and hatchback, showcasing advanced technology and long-range battery options.

Maserati kills electric version of MC20 supercar for lack of demand

Electric motors are more efficient than internal combustion engines, providing greater torque and control, but high-end buyers still prefer traditional engines.

Rivian will launch hands-off highway driver assist 'in a few weeks' | TechCrunch

Rivian plans to launch a hands-off driver assistance system soon, with an 'eyes-off' version set for 2026.

more#electric-vehicles

#carplay

Apple

Apple will let you play video in CarPlay with iOS 26

Apple

Your Apple CarPlay is getting a major update: 3 helpful features coming with iOS 26

Apple

Apple will let you play video in CarPlay with iOS 26

Apple

Your Apple CarPlay is getting a major update: 3 helpful features coming with iOS 26

Cadillac Celestiq first drive: the bespoke, $360,000 EV is here

Cadillac's Celestiq aims to redefine luxury electric vehicles, focusing on both drivers and passengers.

2025 Audi RS e-tron GT: More range, more power, still drives like an Audi

Audi's e-tron GT refresh brings significant performance upgrades while retaining its sleek aesthetic and minimal visual changes.

Gadgets

The 2026 Lucid Gravity Is The Fastest-Charging EV Outside Of China

Cars

Chevy Equinox EV 20,000-Mile Review: Great Family Car, Buggy Software

Cars

The Dodge Charger Daytona Is A Great Muscle Car. But It's A Weird EV

Mobile UX

The BMW iX3 Prototype Blew Us Away

Cadillac Celestiq first drive: the bespoke, $360,000 EV is here

Cadillac's Celestiq aims to redefine luxury electric vehicles, focusing on both drivers and passengers.

2025 Audi RS e-tron GT: More range, more power, still drives like an Audi

Audi's e-tron GT refresh brings significant performance upgrades while retaining its sleek aesthetic and minimal visual changes.

Gadgets

The 2026 Lucid Gravity Is The Fastest-Charging EV Outside Of China

Cars

Chevy Equinox EV 20,000-Mile Review: Great Family Car, Buggy Software

Cars

The Dodge Charger Daytona Is A Great Muscle Car. But It's A Weird EV

Mobile UX

The BMW iX3 Prototype Blew Us Away

more#electric-vehicle

Smart tires will report on the health of roads in new pilot program

The new Cyber Tire technology from Pirelli will expand beyond supercars, launching a pilot program in Apulia, Italy, to monitor road conditions with smart sensors.

Gadgets

#volvo

Digital life

Volvo Teams Up with Google to Launch Gemini AI in Next-Gen Smart Cars | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Volvo partners with Google to integrate Gemini AI into vehicles for enhanced driver interaction and safety.

Artificial intelligence

Volvo Just Invented AI-Powered Seatbelts

Volvo introduces a smart, multi-adaptive seatbelt to enhance safety based on occupant size and crash severity.

Artificial intelligence

Volvo will be the first to install Google's Gemini in its cars

Artificial intelligence

Google gets in gear with Volvo to drive connected vehicle AI | Computer Weekly

Artificial intelligence

Volvo's Cars Will Be The First To Get Google's Gemini AI Assistant

Cars

NHTSA Announces Volvo Recall Affecting Over 450,000 Vehicles

Digital life

Volvo Teams Up with Google to Launch Gemini AI in Next-Gen Smart Cars | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Volvo partners with Google to integrate Gemini AI into vehicles for enhanced driver interaction and safety.

Artificial intelligence

Volvo Just Invented AI-Powered Seatbelts

Volvo introduces a smart, multi-adaptive seatbelt to enhance safety based on occupant size and crash severity.

Artificial intelligence

Volvo will be the first to install Google's Gemini in its cars

Artificial intelligence

Google gets in gear with Volvo to drive connected vehicle AI | Computer Weekly

Artificial intelligence

Volvo's Cars Will Be The First To Get Google's Gemini AI Assistant

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Cars

NHTSA Announces Volvo Recall Affecting Over 450,000 Vehicles

Apple

Apple CarPlay Ultra Completely Dominates Your In-Car Screens

Cars

LEGO Technic Aston Martin Valkyrie boasts working V12 engine and gull winged doors - Yanko Design

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Apple

Apple CarPlay Ultra Completely Dominates Your In-Car Screens

Cars

LEGO Technic Aston Martin Valkyrie boasts working V12 engine and gull winged doors - Yanko Design

Alternative transportation

Nissan bets on its hybrid EV to drive a comeback

Gadgets

Nissan's GT-R set to return by 2030 as a plug-in hybrid

fromFast Company

Alternative transportation

Nissan bets on its hybrid EV to drive a comeback

Gadgets

Nissan's GT-R set to return by 2030 as a plug-in hybrid

more#nissan

#software-development

Software development

fromDevOps.com

Synopsys Accelerates Software-Defined Product Development with Virtualizer Native Execution on Arm - DevOps.com

Synopsys has launched an enhancement enabling native execution on Arm hardware for faster software development cycles.

fromVuejobs

Toronto startup

Full-Stack Software Engineer (UK Based) at DealerKit Limited

Software development

fromDevOps.com

Synopsys Accelerates Software-Defined Product Development with Virtualizer Native Execution on Arm - DevOps.com

Synopsys has launched an enhancement enabling native execution on Arm hardware for faster software development cycles.

fromVuejobs

more#software-development

Toronto startup

Full-Stack Software Engineer (UK Based) at DealerKit Limited

EPA Vows To 'Fix' This Gas-Saving Feature That 'Everyone Hates'

The EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has vowed to address public disdain for Auto Start-Stop technology, despite it not being considered broken or mandated by federal regulations.

Alternative transportation

Everything you ever wanted to know about four-wheel steering

Four-wheel steering is a concept with historical significance, providing improved maneuverability in vehicles by allowing rear wheels to turn opposite to the front, enhancing tight-space navigation.

Alternative transportation

#innovation

fromTNW | Sustainability

We rode a remote-driven EV through Berlin. Is this the future of car sharing?

Vay's remote driving technology allows operators to control vehicles from afar, enhancing mobility and changing how we interact with transportation.

Tech industry

Qualcomm becomes strategic shareholder in Qorix | Computer Weekly

Cars

Oh Great, Mercedes Is Also Doing Steering Yokes

Artificial intelligence

AI strategists, Formula 1, even an electric NASCAR? We talk racing with GM.

fromTNW | Sustainability

We rode a remote-driven EV through Berlin. Is this the future of car sharing?

Vay's remote driving technology allows operators to control vehicles from afar, enhancing mobility and changing how we interact with transportation.

Tech industry

Qualcomm becomes strategic shareholder in Qorix | Computer Weekly

Cars

Oh Great, Mercedes Is Also Doing Steering Yokes

Artificial intelligence

AI strategists, Formula 1, even an electric NASCAR? We talk racing with GM.

I drove a $65,000 Cadillac CT5 to see how it stacks up against rivals from BMW and Mercedes

Cadillac CT5-V impressively combines fun driving dynamics, aggressive styling, and advanced technology but could use more power.

#software-defined-vehicles

Your Future Deliveries Could Come From This Range-Extended Electric Truck

Harbinger's EREV chassis revolutionizes medium-duty trucks with a dual electric and gas powertrain.

fromwww.computerweekly.com

Gadgets

Renault charges Ampere to drive future with software-defined vehicles | Computer Weekly

Artificial intelligence

Automotive OEMs accelerate AI integration for in-cabin mobility

Artificial intelligence

Intel accelerates software-defined vehicles with SoC first | Computer Weekly

fromwww.computerweekly.com

Gadgets

Renault charges Ampere to drive future with software-defined vehicles | Computer Weekly

Artificial intelligence

Automotive OEMs accelerate AI integration for in-cabin mobility

more#software-defined-vehicles

Artificial intelligence

Intel accelerates software-defined vehicles with SoC first | Computer Weekly

#luxury-vehicles

Gadgets

Mercedes-Benz Unveils the Next-Generation CLA, Blending AI, Efficiency, and Luxury | stupidDOPE

OMG science

Hennessey Unleashes the Venom F5 Evolution, the World's Most Powerful Road Car | stupidDOPE

Gadgets

Mercedes-Benz Unveils the Next-Generation CLA, Blending AI, Efficiency, and Luxury | stupidDOPE

OMG science

Hennessey Unleashes the Venom F5 Evolution, the World's Most Powerful Road Car | stupidDOPE

more#luxury-vehicles

Women in technology

fromABC7 San Francisco

Her engine, her rules: Bay Area automotive professor urging more women to get under the hood

Professor Julia Johnson is a trailblazer in automotive technology, encouraging women to pursue careers in car repair through her teaching and advocacy.

Nissan's new Murano gave up the thing I loved most - but finally solved its biggest problem

The new engine brings a peppier performance to the Murano, though it can be loud; the smooth shifting enhances the overall driving experience.

Cars

#artificial-intelligence

fromThe Motley Fool

Artificial intelligence

2 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in March | The Motley Fool

Toronto startup

GM, Gatik, Torc team up with Nvidia to accelerate self-driving | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence

fromThe Motley Fool

2 Top Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy in March | The Motley Fool

AI adoption presents a long-term investment opportunity, potentially adding $6.6 trillion to the economy by 2030.

Nvidia leads the AI chip market, with significant growth in automotive applications.

Toronto startup

more#artificial-intelligence

GM, Gatik, Torc team up with Nvidia to accelerate self-driving | TechCrunch

NVIDIA is advancing autonomous driving with innovative tools and AI-powered safety systems, partnering with major automakers for real-world applications.

Gadgets

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Ultimate Vehicle Security: How the 70mai Dash Cam 4K Omni Protects Your Car 24/7 - Yanko Design

The 70mai Dash Cam 4K Omni enhances vehicle safety with 360-degree coverage and advanced recording technology.

European startups

fromTNW | Deep-Tech

UK autonomous driving firm Wayve enters Germany with new hub

Wayve establishes a testing hub in Germany to advance self-driving technology in Europe's largest automotive market.

from24/7 Wall St.

NIO (NIO) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 For February 27

NIO's shares have shown a notable increase of 7.16% in the last five trading sessions, signaling a positive shift for the company.

NYC startup