Continental develops hardware and software platform for ‘always-on’ connectivity in motorcycles Technology company Continental is to present its solution for always-on connectivity of motorcycles at the EICMA 2022 motorcycle trade fair, which takes place in Milan from November 8-13. The Connected Infotainment Box enables the use of digital services such as turn-by-turn navigation and stolen… Continue reading Continental develops hardware and software platform for ‘always-on’ connectivity in motorcycles
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Tesla Didn’t Want to Give Full Self-Driving Demo to DMV Authorities
That’s a little petty. Grudge Match Tesla has come under a lot of scrutiny lately, including from its home state California DMV. In August, the DMV filed a complaint that accused the Elon Musk-led automaker of misleading customers by naming its advanced driver assistance systems “Full Self-Driving” (FSD) and “Autopilot” — names that heavily imply… Continue reading Tesla Didn’t Want to Give Full Self-Driving Demo to DMV Authorities
Twitter reportedly asks some laid-off staff to return
Mere days after cutting its workforce in half, Twitter is asking some employees to return, according to Bloomberg. Citing two sources within the company, the outlet reports management at Twitter has come to the realization it either let some workers off by accident or without realizing their experience was essential to building the features Elon… Continue reading Twitter reportedly asks some laid-off staff to return
Meta will reportedly announce ‘large-scale’ layoffs next week
Facebook parent company Meta could announce large-scale layoffs as early as next week, according to The Wall Street Journal. The outlet reports the company is planning to cut “many thousands” of employees, with an announcement coming as soon as Wednesday. Meta currently employs more than 87,000 individuals. The cuts could be the largest workforce reduction… Continue reading Meta will reportedly announce ‘large-scale’ layoffs next week
Twitter is reportedly holding off on paid verifications until after the US midterms
Twitter has delayed the rollout of paid account verification until after the end of the US midterm elections, according to The New York Times. The company reportedly made the decision on Saturday after it briefly began rolling out its $8 per month Twitter Blue service. In the hours after the company released an iOS app… Continue reading Twitter is reportedly holding off on paid verifications until after the US midterms
Apple’s second-gen AirPods Pro are on sale for $234 right now
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Spain temporarily closed its airspace due to an out-of-control Chinese rocket
For the second time this year, the uncontrolled remnants of a Chinese Long March 5B came crashing to Earth. On Friday morning, US Space Command confirmed pieces of the rocket that carried the third and final piece of China’s Tiangong space station to orbit had re-entered the planet’s atmosphere over the south-central Pacific Ocean, reports… Continue reading Spain temporarily closed its airspace due to an out-of-control Chinese rocket
Editor’s letter: Why Alfa is happy not to let cars leave its factory
Last Friday, a boat was docked in Naples ready to take around 200 Alfa Romeo Tonales to Japan and Australia. Instead, customers there will be waiting at least another 45 days for the next boat to depart as Alfa boss Jean-Philippe Imparato put the blockers on releasing the cars from the nearby Pomigliano plant because… Continue reading Editor’s letter: Why Alfa is happy not to let cars leave its factory
Do sanctions spell the end for the Russian car market?
Demand for Geely Bo Yue Pro – known as Atlas Pro in Russia – was boosted by Western brands’ exit Close News 4 mins read 7 November 2022 Access to this content requires a subscription to Autocar Business The Knowledge. To subscribe, please see below and to login please click here ]]> Basic Register… Continue reading Do sanctions spell the end for the Russian car market?
Under the skin: the Audi EV that hoovers harmful particulates
Several manufacturers, including Toyota Hyundai, have tinkered with the idea of using the car as a mobile vacuum cleaner to hoover up particulates from the atmosphere, and now Audi is the latest to dip a toe in the water. In conjunction with supplier Mann+Hummel, it has begun trials of the Audi Urban Purifier particulate filter,… Continue reading Under the skin: the Audi EV that hoovers harmful particulates