Will EVs Mean the End of AM Radio In Cars?
Some carmakers are leaving AM radios out of their new cars. They say it's because of audio quality, but it isn't that simple. James Gilboy writes via The Drive. From the report: BMW and Volvo told me it was due to audio quality problems rooted in ele.....»»
NADA, Texas Automobile Dealers ask Fifth Circuit to review FTC CARS Rule
The National Automobile Dealers Association and Texas Automobile Dealer Association on Thursday petitioned the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to review the Federal Trade Commission's CARS Rule.....»»
Samsung Teams up with Hyundai for Smart-Connected Homes and Cars
Described as “Home-to-Car” and “Car-to-Home” services, the collaboration aims to connect smart home setups with in-vehicle infotainment systems which allows for two-way remote control functionality. The post Samsung Teams up with Hyundai for.....»»
Using electricity, scientists find promising new method of boosting chemical reactions
As the world moves away from gas towards electricity as a greener power source, the to-do list goes beyond cars. The vast global manufacturing network that makes everything from our batteries to our fertilizers needs to flip the switch, too......»»
An abused wife took on Tesla over tracking tech. She lost.
Cases of technology-enabled stalking involving cars are emerging as automakers add ever-more-sophisticated features, such as location tracking and remote control of functions such as locking doors or honking the horn......»»
Column: The Roadster Factory, link to storied MG and Triumph sports cars, destroyed in fire
When a brand is folded up and leaves the fast-paced world of auto shows, concept cars, franchised dealerships and mercurial executives, The Roadster Factory often stepped in......»»
First release of the largest extragalactic HI catalog
The FAST All Sky HI survey (FASHI) was designed to cover the entire sky observable by the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), spanning approximately 22,000 square degrees of declination between -14 deg and +66 deg, and in th.....»»
Here are the 10 best cars we drove in 2023
EVs, hybrids, and a couple of sports cars—here are the 10 best cars we drove in 2023. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson/Getty Images) The mince pies have been eaten, the crackers have been cracked, and the days are starti.....»»
Xiaomi teases its upcoming HyperOS EV
Xiaomi has teased its upcoming EV on X, the Xiaomi SU7, which will apparently run on the company’s HyperOS platform. The post Xiaomi teases its upcoming HyperOS EV appeared first on Phandroid. Back in the day, car companies made cars, wh.....»»
The Roadster Factory, link to storied MG and Triumph sports cars, destroyed in fire
When a brand is folded up and leaves our fast-paced world of auto shows, concept cars, franchised dealers and mercurial executives, The Roadster Factory often stepped in......»»
The Roadster Factory, link to storied MG and Triumph sports cars, detroyed in fire
When a brand is folded up and leaves our fast-paced world of auto shows, concept cars, franchised dealers and mercurial executives, The Roadster Factory often stepped in......»»
I love my Ioniq, but I would never buy another Hyundai
Hyundai makes great cars -- when they work. Despite loving my Ioniq, the automaker's sketchy support has made me reluctant to buy another......»»
Congress, courts possible ways for dealers to fight FTC CARS Rule
NADA plans to try to keep the FTC's CARS Rule regulations from taking effect July 30, CEO Mike Stanton says. Blocking the rule rests with Congress or the court system......»»
EVs and hybrids had a noticeable effect on US fuel consumption, says EPA
Model-year 2022 cars, crossovers, and yes, even SUVs are the most-efficient, ever. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) I like the idea of drawing the year to a close with some good news for a change, and I think maybe the US.....»»
7.1 million miles, 3 minor injuries: Waymo’s safety data looks good
Waymo says its cars cause injuries six times less often than human drivers. Enlarge (credit: Waymo) Waymo on Wednesday released new crash data based on the company's first 7.1 million miles of fully driverless operations.....»»
First cars with next-generation CarPlay officially announced
Apple has officially made good on its long-standing promise. The first cars with support for next-generation CarPlay have (sort of) been announced. As reported by Cool Hunting and Car and Driver, Porsche and Aston Martin will be the first automakers.....»»
Apple shows off next generation CarPlay in Porsche and Aston Martin cars
Apple has announced that premium car manufacturers Porsche and Aston Martin have signed up to use its promised massively updated CarPlay for their driver information systems.Apple is working with Porsche to customize CarPlay (Source: Apple)Originally.....»»
FAST detects three new pulsars in an old globular cluster
Using China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), astronomers have discovered three new pulsars in an old Galactic globular cluster known as Messier 15. Two of them turned out to be long-period pulsars, while the remaining o.....»»
History and contents of the universe can be determined using radio telescopes on the moon, researchers say
A study from Tel Aviv University has predicted for the first time the groundbreaking results that can be obtained from a lunar-based detection of radio waves. The study's findings show that the measured radio signals can be used for a novel test of t.....»»
Second radio relic discovered in the galaxy cluster Abell 2108
Astronomers from India and Taiwan have used the upgraded Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (uGMRT) to perform radio observations of a galaxy cluster known as Abell 2108. As a result, they detected a second radio relic, which is much larger and differs.....»»
FTC rules could mean process changes at dealerships
The sweeping Federal Trade Commission CARS Rule offers specifics for what auto dealers can and can't do for a variety of topics. It takes effect on July 30......»»