Being driven around the gridlocked-streets of Las Vegas during CES can be nauseating — at the best of times. But doing so with a virtual reality headset blocking your view? Certainly, it’s a recipe for disaster. I don’t have the strongest of stomachs; I pack Dramamine wherever I go. So it was with more than a… Continue reading Finding Vegas VR nirvana in the backseat of a ’67 DeVille at CES 2023
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Tesla slashes Model 3, Model Y prices in China for the second time in three months
Earlier today, Tesla quietly announced new pricing for the China market. The Model 3 and Model Y saw their prices cut drastically, and Tesla finally revealed the pricing for the high performance Plaid edition of the Model S and Model Y, both of which were not previously sold in market. This is the second pricing… Continue reading Tesla slashes Model 3, Model Y prices in China for the second time in three months
Today at CES: Baby wearables, texts from dogs, and E-Ink cars
It’s the first official day of CES and our team has already located dozens of the coolest new gadgets, features, and weird concept cars that probably will never see the light of day. Halo (not Amazon’s Halo) has a wearable for babies that tracks heart rate, rollover, skin temperature, and movement. 10,000 steps a day… Continue reading Today at CES: Baby wearables, texts from dogs, and E-Ink cars
Stellantis launches new business unit to turn vehicle data into cash
Stellantis is launching a new business unit dedicated to turning all that vehicle data into marketable products — and revenue. The business unit called Mobilisights, which was announced Thursday at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, is a key piece of the global automaker’s bid to generate 20 billion euro in annual revenue from software-related services… Continue reading Stellantis launches new business unit to turn vehicle data into cash
Delta launches free Wi-Fi
At CES, Delta Air Lines today announced that it will launch free Wi-Fi for all members of its SkyMiles frequent flier program starting February 1. This free service, which the company is launching in partnership with T-Mobile, will be available in the majority of the company’s domestic, Viasat-enabled mainline aircraft first, with full availability across… Continue reading Delta launches free Wi-Fi
Google launches HD maps for vehicles, Volvo and Polestar first to integrate
Google today is announcing a HD version of its vehicle mapping solution. Unlike Google Maps, Google’s HD map is not a consuming-facing application, but an additional layer of data that’s served to the vehicle’s L2+ or L3 assisted driving systems through Google Automotive Services. The additional information sits on top of Google Maps’ data and… Continue reading Google launches HD maps for vehicles, Volvo and Polestar first to integrate
New Android Auto features give car display a user design makeover
Google is rolling out new Android Auto features Thursday that make it easier for drivers to navigate, play podcasts and music, and communicate while on the go. The new user experience design update, which was first previewed in May during Google’s I/O event, features a split screen layout that displays directions, music and texts —… Continue reading New Android Auto features give car display a user design makeover
Stellantis’ Free2move expands car-sharing and subscriptions in U.S.
Free2move, the mobility service brand under automaker Stellantis, plans to expand its car sharing, rental and subscription services in the U.S. in 2023, with the ultimate goal of adding 200 new mobility markets globally by 2030, the company said at CES. Early this year, Free2move will launch all three services in Dallas and Pasadena. Currently,… Continue reading Stellantis’ Free2move expands car-sharing and subscriptions in U.S.
Toyota stumbled as Hyundai was stealing the successful Prius playbook
Toyota has been taking a beating in the press these days. The new Prius, arguably the company’s standard bearer, has been damned with faint praise. One review called it “the best CD player in a download world.” Beyond that, the company has been called out for lobbying against California’s right to set emissions standards and… Continue reading Toyota stumbled as Hyundai was stealing the successful Prius playbook
Alexa, find me an EV charging station
Amazon’s conversational voice assistant, Alexa, has made its way into many electric vehicles in recent years. Now, along with ordering Alexa to ‘play Despacito’ or ‘call Mom,’ EV drivers in the U.S. with Alexa-enabled cars will be able to ask Alexa to find the nearest public charging spot. Charging network EVgo will be the first… Continue reading Alexa, find me an EV charging station