Will Self-Driving Cars Be Able to Handle... Bears?
A wild bear broke into a parked car looking for food. This set AI pundit Lance Eliot a-thinking... The AI driving system of a self-driving car is always intact. A parked self-driving car is immediately able to become a moving car.... If the self-dri.....»»
Apple Intelligence privacy features: Here’s what you should know
Apple Intelligence is launching later this month, bringing a first wave of AI features to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But as with all AI technology, the matter of privacy is a key one to pay attention to. How does Apple Intelligence handle user priva.....»»
Trek CarBack bike radar lets you know when cars are approaching
Trek takes on the Garmin Varia with its new CarBack bike radar. "Car back!" If you've ever been on a group bike ride, you've no doubt heard these two words shouted by a nearby rid.....»»
Polestar CEO Michael Lohscheller starts review after deliveries disappoint
New boss Michael Lohscheller said the Swedish EV maker will develop its commercial capabilities so it can go “from showing to actively selling cars.”.....»»
Harnessing quantum principles: Phased arrays within phased arrays for smarter, greener indoor optical wireless networks
Imagine a future where indoor wireless communication systems handle skyrocketing data demands and do so with unmatched reliability and speed. Traditional radio frequency (RF) technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are beginning to struggle, plagued by.....»»
Study: Disappointment, not hatred is driving polarization in the states
A new study is redefining how we understand affective polarization. The study proposes that disappointment, rather than hatred, may be the dominant emotion driving the growing divide between ideological groups......»»
Chery begins producing cars in Russian plants vacated by Western rivals
Chery's car sales in Russia are growing fast, data shows, and Chinese brands account for over half of Russia's new-vehicle deliveries......»»
Hendrick, Speedway Motorsports unveil exclusive driving club complex in North Carolina
Former Formula One driver Alex Wurz designed the lighted, 1.7-mile driving course......»»
U.S. appeals court judges challenge NADA, FTC in oral arguments for CARS Rule case
U.S. appeals court judges during oral arguments Oct. 9 delved into the National Automobile Dealers Association challenge and Federal Trade Commission's defense of the CARS Rule regulations looming over dealerships......»»
Indonesia biomass drive threatens key forests: Report
Indonesia's push to add wood-burning to its energy mix and exports is driving deforestation, including in key habitats for endangered species such as orangutans, a report said Thursday......»»
“Sticky” steering sparks huge recall for Honda, 1.7M cars affected
The problem affects a number of different Hondas built since 2021. Honda is recalling almost 1.7 million vehicles due to a steering defect. An improperly made part can cause cert.....»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 9: Yes, really, Gen Z and millennials are collecting cars
Automotive News report dispels the myth that younger generations aren't partaking in the joy of collecting cars......»»
Tesla to unveil robotaxi after years of Elon Musk"s unfulfilled promises
Tesla's "Cybercab" would serve a key role in a future, company-run ride-share service. The EV maker could also show a low-cost vehicle for the masses and a self-driving van, analysts said......»»
Tesla to unveil robotaxi after years of CEO Elon Musk"s unfulfilled promises
Tesla's "Cybercab" would serve a key role in a future, company-run ride-share service. The EV maker could also show a low-cost vehicle for the masses and a self-driving van, analysts said......»»
Auto industry appears divided on lidar"s value in automated driving systems
Lidar sensors were once considered essential equipment for self-driving vehicles and, to a lesser extent, driver-assistance functions. Their value today depends on whom you ask......»»
Gen Z, millennials prefer a new generation of collectible cars
Gen Z and millennials have the passion for collecting cars, but what they want to drive is very different from the Mustangs, Camaros, MGBs, TR6s and Porsche 914s their parents loved......»»
Daily 5 report for Oct. 8: How does a flooded car catch fire? Here"s how
In a hurricane, often, a dealership is damaged. Or an auto parts plant gets shut down. Sometimes, an assembly plant goes offline. But in the aftermath of Helene, an unanticipated automotive story: cars that catch fire in a flood......»»
The other greenhouse gases warming the planet
While carbon dioxide, or CO2, is the best known greenhouse gas, several others, including methane and nitrous oxide, are also driving global warming and altering the Earth's climate......»»
How Mercedes, others aim to make cars mobile entertainment hubs
BMW and VW are working with AirConsole to provide video game apps for in-car entertainment......»»
Google (probably) made your internet faster
A new report shows that when Google Fiber enters a market, it boosts overall internet speeds for all providers, driving competitors to enhance their services......»»
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be the next Waymo robotaxi
The two companies say this should be the first of many collaborations. Waymo's robotaxis are going to get a lot more angular in the future. Today, the autonomous driving startup a.....»»