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.....»»
Why some Teslas are losing tax credits, and which cars still qualify
Soon, car buyers won't be able to rely on the full EV tax credit when buying a new electric car. Why not? Here's what you need to know......»»
Breakthrough Listen scans entire galaxies for signals from extremely advanced civilizations
In 1960, Dr. Frank Drake led the first Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) experiment at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia. In the more than sixty years that have since passed, astronomers have conducte.....»»
Tesla avoids European recall over Autopilot safety issues
Dutch authorities cited differences between Autopilot functions that are available on the European and U.S. markets as the reason Tesla cars will not be recalled in the EU......»»
The new era of SiriusXM starts today with a revamped app
SiriusXM is blurring the lines between streaming and satellite radio, starting with the launch of a revamped app and web experience......»»
General Motors CEO: Anti-drunken driving tech is coming
GM CEO Mary Barra's remarks come a day after NHTSA took the first regulatory step toward mandating alcohol-impairment detection technology in all new light-duty cars and trucks......»»
Unlocking the secrets of fast radio bursts: More pieces to the puzzle of mysterious space signals
A team of SETI Institute scientists has unveiled new insights into a cosmic mystery known as Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs). The discovery and detailed observation of the repeating FRB 20220912A, made at the SETI Institute's refurbished Allen Telescope Arr.....»»
Tesla’s latest recall shows we need a new word for software fixes
There are recalls, and then there are recalls. And modern cars need a better name for something that can be fixed with an over-the-air software update......»»
Researcher discovers new technique for photon detection
University of Central Florida researcher Debashis Chanda, a professor at the NanoScience Technology Center, has developed a new technique to detect photons—elementary particles that span from visible light to radio frequencies and are instrumental.....»»
Tesla claims California false-advertising law violates First Amendment
Tesla fights DMV complaint that Autopilot is falsely advertised as autonomous. Enlarge / Cars parked at the Tesla factory in Fremont, California, on February 10, 2022. (credit: Getty Images | Josh Edelson) Tesla is tryin.....»»
Volvo EM90 vs. Kia EV9: Which is the right EV to haul your family?
The Volvo EM90 and Kia EV9 are both among the only large-size electric cars out there, but which one is actually better?.....»»
Survey results suggest men with expensive cars seen as having a higher mating value
A team of behavioral scientists at Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, in Brazil, has found via survey results that people view men who drive luxurious cars as having a higher mating value and other positive attributes. In their study, reporte.....»»
Tesla again threatens to sue Cybertruck buyers who try to resell the cars
Clause deleted from public version of terms is in the contract sent to buyers. Enlarge / Tesla Cybertruck displayed at Lincoln Center in New York. (credit: Getty Images | Roman Tiraspolsky) Tesla has revived a contract c.....»»
Fear of cheap Chinese EVs spurs automaker dash for affordable cars
Legacy automakers have turned to suppliers, from battery materials makers to chipmakers, to squeeze out costs and develop affordable EVs quicker than previously planned to match Chinese vehicles on cost......»»
Tesla confirms Apple Podcasts coming in holiday update "next week"
Tesla has officially announced its annual software update, and as expected, the list of features includes the addition of Apple Podcasts to the cars' entertainment system.Testa entertainment systemThe news of the Apple Podcasts app becoming available.....»»
Sega to revive 5 of its classic franchises, including Crazy Taxi
Sega revealed five new games based on classic franchises at The Game Awards, including ones for Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio......»»
Tesla shipments blocked by Norwegian workers as labor dispute spreads
Norway's largest private sector labor union will block transit shipments of Tesla cars meant for the Swedish market as one of Denmark's largest pension funds sell its holdings in Tesla over the EV maker's refusal to enter into agreements with Swedish.....»»
Tesla whistleblower calls cars with Autopilot “experiments in public roads”
Whistleblower speaks out after Tesla sued him over document leaks. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) A former Tesla employee who leaked thousands of accident reports and other documents expressed his doubts ab.....»»
Electric vehicles are better than gas-powered cars in winter—here’s why
All cars lose range when the temperature drops below freezing, not just EVs. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Objectively speaking, a battery-electric vehicle provides a superior driving experience in cold and inclement we.....»»
Radio signals unveil secrets of massive galaxies
Black holes—the cosmic behemoths known for powering some of the brightest radio wave sources in the universe—were the focal point of a study led by Associate Professor Michael Brown, from the School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University......»»
Does Hyundai-Amazon deal make sense?
Cars Commerce CEO Alex Vetter insists his company's ability to sell cars trumps the scope of the Hyundai-Amazon pilot project......»»