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BMW wants to rely on “social pressure from the other occupants” to keep drivers focused. As more of our lives become digitalized, BMW is working on ways to prevent drivers becoming distracted by occupants of a vehicle watching videos or ...

220-MPH Flying Race Car Looks Like An F1 Car For The Skies

It's the next step before private ownership. Alauda Aeronautics has unveiled its Airspeeder Mk4, the first crewed version of the company's flying race car. A technological marvel, the machine is the world's fastest electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft ...

Gran Turismo 7's Big February Update Includes 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS

Plus, a classic track returns to the game. If you're invested in playing Gran Turismo 7 on the Sony PlayStation 5, then you'll want to go check out the February update that includes five new cars and the return of ...

South Australian flying cars ready to race – at 360km/h

New Airspeeder Mk4 to inspire “a flying car the same price as a Tesla”

Ford reveals full price and specifications for new F-150

This chromed chunk of Americana represents the most expensive model sold by the blue oval in Australian showrooms.

Too much tech? 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 'Hyperscreen' interior revealed for next-gen BMW 5 Series rival

The Mercedes E-Class interior is dominated by the enormous ‘Hyperscreen’ which spans the entire dash. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class range is going to look a little different from the current generation, not least for the enormous screen which the ...

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Getting Full-Width Superscreen With Selfie Cameras And TikTok Integration

You can also conduct Zoom meetings from the Superscreen. Mercedes-Benz has revealed the details of an all-new Superscreen that will feature in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, including selfie cameras, TikTok and Zoom integration, and passenger-side video viewing that is ...

Mitsubishi Outlander test drive: What’s it like behind the wheel of a plug-in hybrid electric car on SA roads?

Ever wondered what it would be like driving a EV hybrid car on SA’s less-than-perfect regional roads? We took one for a spin to see how long the charge lasts.

Hyundai Could Be The Next Major Automaker To Achieve Level 3 Autonomous Driving

If so, it would be the second major automaker to achieve this goal. Hyundai's global chief safety officer has confirmed that the South Korean automaker is “very close” to achieving Level 3 self-driving capabilities. Per Automotive News Canada, Brian Latouf ...

BMW Patents Active Differential For Quad-Motor Electric M Cars

BMW will apply the principles of traditional cars to its EVs, and this will result in better handling plus increased range. CarBuzz has discovered a new patent that BMW has filed with the World Intellectual Property Office, detailing a design ...

Mercedes-Benz issues safety recall for more than 50,000 cars

A premium car maker has issued a wide ranging safety recall that affects a huge number of owners for issues with serious consequences.

2023 Mazda CX-8 seven-seat SUV revealed

This plush SUV has been a hit with Australian drivers and a raft of vital updates has made it even more appealing.

Ford Wants To Use Holograms And Voice Recordings To Scare Away Car Thieves

And voice modifiers to help you sound scarier to ward off would-be criminals. Ford has devised a genius way of scaring away would-be car thieves by detecting when someone approaches your parked Ford Expedition or any other vehicle and projecting ...

Lexus RZ's Yoke Steering Wheel And Steer-By-Wire Delayed To 2025

The steer-by-wire calibration is being refined until it exceeds expectations. The Lexus RZ's One Motion Grip steering yoke and steer-by-wire system is considered by many as its coolest feature, but fans of the brand and its tech will have to ...

Chery plans rapid expansion in Australia

A budget car brand has returned to Australia and it’s about to give local drivers even more choice with an onslaught of new models due this year.

Damaged Driver-Assistance Features Often Don't Work Properly After A Repair

For workshops, the new technologies are posing a number of challenges. Although advanced crash-avoidance and driver-assistance technologies have proven to make cars safer, these features are also causing headaches for many owners if they need to be repaired for any ...

Continental Commits To Making Tires From Recycled Plastic And Rubber By 2050

The German company wants to be 100% carbon neutral by then. Continental has announced that, by 2050, it aims to produce tires from sustainable materials. That date is still some time away, but the German brand is already looking into ...

BMW Bringing iX5 Hydrogen To America In Limited Numbers

But you won't be able to buy one just yet. BMW's Spartanburg plant is currently busy building a fleet of hydrogen-powered X5s, only five of which will eventually be made available in the USA. According to BMW Blog, the Spartanburg ...

Porsche Develops External Display Panel To Give First Responders Of Battery Fires Crucial Information

Porsche understands that future vehicles will need different rescue protocols than old ones, so they devised a new way to assist rescuers. Because electric vehicles are usually very different from traditional cars, Porsche has given much consideration to make it ...

Volvo Says 'Brainlifts' And Not Facelifts Will Become The New Norm

Is a smarter car more important than a sexier one? Traditional car facelifts that emphasize cosmetic updates may give way to “brainlifts” with a greater focus on software, according to Volvo chief commercial officer and deputy CEO Bjorn Annwall. Speaking ...

Researchers Identify Dangerous Weakness In LiDAR-Equipped Vehicles

It's surprisingly easy to “blind” a LiDAR-equipped vehicle. LiDAR sensors have been hailed as a necessary step towards achieving greater, more widespread adoption of semi-autonomous or autonomous driving. Still, a new study conducted by a trio of universities has demonstrated ...

Porsche's Upgraded ROADS App Uses AI To Find Epic Driving Roads To Your Destination

Depending on what you want out of your drive, the app will generate the ideal route wherever you are. Porsche has comprehensively upgraded its ROADS app which allows drivers to easily find and follow a dream driving route in whatever ...

GM Develops Cutting-Edge Noise-Canceling Sound System

Imagine perfect sound quality when you open your convertible roof without touching a dial. General Motors aims to improve in-car audio systems and warning sounds by automatically adapting them to changing vehicle conditions, such as open windows, sunroofs, or removable ...

Ford Mach-E And F-150 Lightning Getting New LFP Batteries

These batteries will allow Ford to cut costs and streamline the supply chain. Ford announced earlier this week that upcoming and current models like the Mach-E and Ford F150 Lightning will get new lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries. They will be produced ...

Take A Look At The BMW 3.0 CSL's Elaborate Production Process

Hand-crafting an exotic like this is a slow and expensive process. BMW has shared some of the painstaking assembly and hand-painting processes that go into creating the 3.0 CSL, and when you hear more about what it takes to get ...

Senators Want The Feds To Allow Automakers To Use Vehicle-To-Everything Technology

They believe the technology will make American roads a lot safer. Two United States senators are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to grant car companies permission to use Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology, according to Reuters. Senators Gary Peters and Cynthia ...

Land Rover Designs New Roll Cage And Suspension For A Hardcore Offroad Defender

New hydraulic bump stops would be perfect for mitigating the forces of big jumps. Land Rover has earned a solid reputation in the general off-roading arena, but two new patents suggest that the British manufacturer may be planning to enter ...

NHTSA Forces Tesla To Recall Over 360,000 Vehicles With Full Self-Driving Over Crash Risk

The NHTSA says this affects every Tesla equipped with the software. Tesla has been forced by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) to recall 362,758 vehicles that are equipped with the Full Self-Driving Beta software over what the government ...

Quality Issues Force Ford To Suspend Production At Louisville Assembly Plant

The Escape crossover is causing Ford problems. Due to quality issues with the revamped Ford Escape, the automaker has found itself having to idle its Louisville Assembly Plant (LAP), leaving thousands of workers out of work. According to a memo ...

2023 Chery Omoda 5 new car revealed for Australia

After almost a decade out of the Australian market, a brand previously known for its ultra budget rides has returned with a shiny new machine.

Tesla recalls 362,000 vehicles over crash risk caused by software glitch

The automotive giant is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles after a serious safety risk caused by a software glitch was discovered.

Toyota Unveils The New Corolla Commercial Van

The latest Corolla Commercial is a hybrid – but it's for the UK only. The UK-developed and built Toyota Commercial, aka the Corolla “van,” has received an upgrade for 2023 with the Japanese automaker's fifth-generation hybrid system. If you're a ...

Ford's New Charging System Lets Multiple EVs Connect To A Single Charger

Ford's latest idea has numerous potential benefits, particularly for EV owners who can't find an open charger. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, CarBuzz has discovered a patent filed by Ford for technology that aims to allow ...

Production Of The Ford F-150 Lightning Has Stopped

Some buyers are going to have to wait. Ford spokesperson Emma Bergg confirmed to Motor Authority that the automaker has stopped production and deliveries of the F-150 Lightning due to a potential battery problem. The stop-build and an in-transit stop-ship ...

Ex Williams F1 Boss Claire Williams Announced As Brand Ambassador Of WAE Technologies

Claire Williams is back in the big leagues. WAE Technologies, formerly known as Williams Advanced Engineering, has announced the appointment of Claire Williams as its first-ever brand ambassador. Williams was involved in establishing the technology and engineering services business when ...

No, Europe Is Not Banning The Combustion Engine By 2035

Expanded Loopholes For Carbon-Neutral Fuel A Stay Of Execution, Not A Death Row Pardon Automaker Responsibilities Decades Before Combustion ‘Dies’ Combustion Will Always Have A Place You may have been misled by sensationalist headlines, but combustion has not been ...

Nine-seater Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus spotted

A hardly camouflaged prototype model of the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus with a nine-seater layout was recently spotted testing. The automaker had launched the Bolero Neo (a rebadged version of the discontinued Bolero Neo) three years ago. Now, Mahindra appears ...

Americans Will Have To Wait Years For Blinding Headlight Solution

Misalignment Trucks Headlight Hue The Solution There are three main issues. American drivers are saying they're getting blinded by car headlights, and it's not because headlight legislation has changed. Business Insider published an in-depth study of the matter, and ...

Zoox Self-Driving Taxis Finally Hit Public Roads In California

The futuristic pods can seat four passengers and will be used to ferry Zoox employees between offices. Zoox, an autonomous vehicle firm based in California, has announced that its electric robotaxi has finally hit the open road with passengers on ...

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