Sponsored Links Transport for NSW via AP Phone use while driving remains a problem in many parts of the world, in no small part due to the difficulty of enforcing laws. How do you catch someone in the act? Australian police might not have that problem. The New South Wales government has started using the… Continue reading Australia rolls out AI cameras to spot drivers using their phones
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Tesla Cybertruck will join Dubai’s eclectic police fleet
Sponsored Links Dubai Police, Twitter Dubai’s police force is well-known for incorporating supercars and other oddities into its fleet, but its latest might be the most eccentric to date. The law enforcement agency has revealed that it’ll add Tesla’s Cybertruck to its stable — it claims this will happen in 2020, but that’s clearly not… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck will join Dubai’s eclectic police fleet
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat is a basic car with basic tech
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat recently got a design upgrade. It also got an engine boost, giving it some extra torque. But overall, the new Passat is a lot like the old Passat. An inexpensive sedan that’ll get you where you’re going without much fuss or excitement. Gallery: 2020 Volkswagen Passat first drive | 9 Photos… Continue reading The 2020 Volkswagen Passat is a basic car with basic tech
Lexus unveils its first production EV, but it’s not for the US
Sponsored Links Lexus Lexus is moving beyond far-out concepts and releasing its first production electric car, but you may want to temper your expectations. The automaker has unveiled the UX 300e, an electrified version of its UX crossover that hides some serious powerplant changes underneath an otherwise familiar exterior. It replaces the gas engine with… Continue reading Lexus unveils its first production EV, but it’s not for the US
I rode inside Tesla’s polarizing Cybertruck
There were a few moments after the Tesla Cybertruck truck appeared on stage when people thought that maybe this was a joke. CEO Elon Musk is known for having fun on Twitter and with his products. Tesla cars have a fart feature for god’s sake. But this wasn’t a gag. The event continued with its… Continue reading I rode inside Tesla’s polarizing Cybertruck
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E straddles the world of EVs, SUVs and muscle cars
The Mustang is the official muscle car of the United States. The keyword here is car. So it’s odd that Ford decided that its new electric vehicle is called the Mustang Mach-E when it’s clearly not a car. It’s a crossover with hints of Mustang design. So while the name is perplexing, it’s not difficult… Continue reading Ford’s Mustang Mach-E straddles the world of EVs, SUVs and muscle cars
Air racing tournament unveils an all-electric sports aircraft
Sponsored Links Airbus, Twitter The electric aircraft seen to date have focused more on raw utility than thrill-seeking, but that’s about to change very shortly. Air Race E, an air racing tournament backed by Airbus, has formally unveiled what it bills as the first electric race aircraft. The Condor Aviation-made White Lightning looks like a… Continue reading Air racing tournament unveils an all-electric sports aircraft
The Morning After: iFixit looks inside the 16-inch MacBook Pro
Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Welcome to your weekend! Now that Apple’s new laptop is here, it’s time to tear it apart and look inside. Disney is responding to Simpsons fans, and Amazon has a new high-quality Echo speaker. Finally, there’s a new episode of the Engadget Podcast and we’ll look back at some… Continue reading The Morning After: iFixit looks inside the 16-inch MacBook Pro
Chevy’s electric hot rod truck mimics the sound of a V8
Ford isn’t the only automaker who rolled into SEMA with an electrified version of a familiar car. Chevy has unveiled an E-10 Concept hot rod that looks like a slammed vintage pickup truck (the 1962 C-10), but packs thoroughly modern EV tech. It’s powered by a double stack of concept electric crate motors that provide… Continue reading Chevy’s electric hot rod truck mimics the sound of a V8
Uber self-driving car involved in fatal crash couldn’t detect jaywalkers
Sponsored Links Aaron Josefczyk / Reuters Uber’s self-driving car that struck and killed a pedestrian in March 2018 had serious software flaws, including the inability to recognize jaywalkers, according to the NTSB. The US safety agency said that Uber’s software failed to recognize the 49-year-old victim, Elaine Herzberg, as a pedestrian crossing the street. It… Continue reading Uber self-driving car involved in fatal crash couldn’t detect jaywalkers