Qualcomm has announced its latest automotive partner: none other than Ferrari, with whom it’ll be entering into a “strategic technology collaboration” that will (eventually) see Qualcomm’s automative technology make its way into future Ferrari cars. As part of the deal, Ferarri plans to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis suite in the future, although there are… Continue reading Ferrari is Qualcomm’s latest partner to build smarter cars
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Uber’s app will beep until you buckle your seatbelt
Uber has no qualms about annoying its customers to pressure them to do something. The latest example is a new feature that will emit a series of chimes until passengers buckle their seatbelts. Previously, Uber drivers would rely on signage to encourage passengers to secure their seatbelts. (Google “Uber seatbelt sign,” and you’ll see plenty… Continue reading Uber’s app will beep until you buckle your seatbelt
Emissions from new cars reach record low in the UK
Electric and hybrid vehicles drove emissions from new cars in the UK down to a record low in 2021, according to new data from a local industry group. But more investments in charging stations and public transport are needed for the UK to meet its goal of cutting emissions by 78 percent by 2035. Average… Continue reading Emissions from new cars reach record low in the UK
This is not a self-driving car
The way we talk about cars and driving is changing — faster than most people can really keep up. Which is why we need to be periodically reminded that just because a car brakes by itself, makes automatic lane changes, or even lets you take your hands off the wheel doesn’t make it an autonomous… Continue reading This is not a self-driving car
Tesla owners report dozens of instances of ‘phantom braking’
Tesla vehicles are inexplicably slamming on their brakes for no reason, frightening owners and eliciting over 100 complaints to the federal government in the last three months alone, according to The Washington Post. It’s been a persistent issue for the automaker. Last October, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter that the company was forced… Continue reading Tesla owners report dozens of instances of ‘phantom braking’
Polestar’s ‘Arctic Circle’ performance EV can shred a snowy track
Polestar, the electric automaker jointly owned by Volvo and Geely, likes one-offs. There was the more powerful version of its electric fastback Polestar 2 sedan made for the Goodwood Festival of Speed. And now there’s the Arctic Circle, a high-riding, studded winter-tire-sporting, icy blast of winter racing prowess from the company’s Swedish engineers (who know… Continue reading Polestar’s ‘Arctic Circle’ performance EV can shred a snowy track
Tesla is now selling karaoke microphones in China
Tesla last week released its latest distraction product: a set of karaoke microphones dubbed TeslaMic for use in its vehicles (via Electrek) and works with accompanied in-car software. The accessory, which is only available in China for now, was released alongside a Chinese New Year software update that includes a companion karaoke app called Leishi… Continue reading Tesla is now selling karaoke microphones in China
Tesla has a new feature that will disable your seat controls if you keep messing with them
Tesla’s new vehicles rolling out of the factory will include a bizarre feature designed to prevent abuse of the seat adjustment controls. The new seats will track and measure the amount of adjustments users make and will disable the controls if they detect “excessive” changes. The feature was first identified by @greentheonly, an anonymous hacker… Continue reading Tesla has a new feature that will disable your seat controls if you keep messing with them
Waymo sues California DMV to keep driverless crash data under wraps
Waymo filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles to keep driverless car crash data from being made public. The autonomous vehicle operator, which is owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, claims that such data should be considered a trade secret. The news of the lawsuit was first reported by the Los Angles… Continue reading Waymo sues California DMV to keep driverless crash data under wraps
Elon Musk says ‘don’t forget about my robots’ as Roadster, Semi, Cybertruck deadlines slip
What’s more important to Elon Musk? A hugely successful business selling critically lauded electric vehicles or the sci-fi dream of a humanoid robot that doesn’t exist outside of a slide deck? Well, if you’re familiar with Musk’s modus operandi, you won’t be surprised that Musk has declared the latter — a non-existent robot — to… Continue reading Elon Musk says ‘don’t forget about my robots’ as Roadster, Semi, Cybertruck deadlines slip