Chevrolet unveils the E-Ray, the first hybrid AWD Corvette
The quickest production Corvette in history
Tesla's director of software admits 2016 Autopilot demo video was staged
It was supposed to "portray what was possible to build the system"
WTF?! Remember the video Tesla released in 2016 that showed off the Autopilot driver-assist system, including its ability to stop at a red traffic light and move away once it turned green? According to Ashok Elluswamy, Tesla's director of Autopilot software, the video was staged.
Android Auto's big overhaul is finally here with major interface improvements
Split-screen interface refines navigation, messaging, and audio controls
Researchers find serious vulnerabilities in cars and emergency vehicles, including BMW, Mercedes, Honda, Nissan, more
Attackers could have taken over fleets of police cars and ambulances
Sony shares sneak peek of Gran Turismo movie, and its car project with Honda
Gran Turismo hits theaters this summer
TechSpot's top car tech stories of 2022: Autonomous driving aids get a failing grade
Fossil fuels are on the way out
Tesla is rolling out Steam integration to its Model S and Model X vehicles
Play Cyberpunk 2077 on your EV's infotainment system
Rethinking auto manufacturing: Poised for disruption?
Automakers have already tried every manufacturing model, and yet...
Lexus is developing a "manual transmission" to make EVs more engaging to drive
Augmenting the combustion engine driving experience
New BMW patent describes EVs that charge with speed bumps and potholes
System would conserve energy from suspension
The Apple car might not be fully self-driving, now set to launch in 2026 for around $100,000
Reports say the EV will have a steering wheel, pedals, and regular seats
Hackers find a way to access your personal information and steal your car at the same time
All they need is your VIN, which is visible through your windshield
Tesla said to be prepping a redesigned Model 3
Tesla wants to simplify manufacturing to reduce production costs
New cybersecurity measures are locking aftermarket tuners out of car systems
Networked vehicle systems require additional hardening and encryption to deter cyber attacks
Mercedes will make its cars faster for customers who pay $1,200 per year
The Mercedes season pass
Sony and Honda thinking about adding a PlayStation 5 inside autonomous cars
Something to look forward to: Earlier this year, Sony and Honda announced a collaboration to develop various electric vehicles, some of which could be fully autonomous. The companies also heavily focused on the entertainment side of the upcoming cars, emphasizing this by revealing plans to include a PS5 in specific models.
Tesla's third recall of the month affects an additional 320,000 vehicles
The recalls are addressable using over-the-air updates
Smartphones can help monitor and maintain bridges
The accelerometer in your phone could help detect changes in structural integrity
Space X Hyperloop tube dismantled for employee parking lot in LA suburb
The five-year-old test tunnel was dismantled last Thursday
Tesla not expected to start mass production of the Cybertruck until late 2023
Missing the original target by two years
Opinion: The Android-ification of Cars
Cars are still less than 10% revenue for most chip companies
Why it matters: Over the past few years the semis industry has become somewhat obsessed with autos. Every major chip company now dedicates a fair amount of coverage to cars in all their investor presentations. Or at least it seems that way. In part that reflects a genuine growth in auto semis, and in part the tapering of growth in many other categories like mobile, PCs, etc.
European Union aiming to ban new combustion engine cars starting 2035
EU follows other governments around the world