Intel: ‘We are bringing the AI PC to the car’

/ The chip company is doubling down on its auto business, introducing a new AI-enhanced system-on-a-chip for cars. The first company to install it will be Zeekr. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News… Continue reading Intel: ‘We are bringing the AI PC to the car’

Honda unveils two radical-looking EV concepts and new ‘H’ logo at CES 2024

This morning at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Honda as offered the public a glimpse into its future as an all-electric brand, unveiling two EV concepts as part of its new “0 Series” of passenger vehicles that will be sold globally. That will begin with a bespoke Honda model evolving from the Saloon concept… Continue reading Honda unveils two radical-looking EV concepts and new ‘H’ logo at CES 2024

Toyota releases 2024 bZ4X prices with added features, new dual-voltage charging cable

Toyota gave the bZ4X an update for the 2024 model year. With new features and tech, Toyota looks to keep up with the competition. 2024 Toyota bZ4X prices go up slightly but with new tech After selling nearly 10,000 bZ4X models in its first full US sales year, Toyota looks to turn up the heat.… Continue reading Toyota releases 2024 bZ4X prices with added features, new dual-voltage charging cable

Tesla Cybertruck faces criticism as videos of winter woes surface

Videos of Tesla Cybertrucks stuck in the snow are starting to come out as people laugh at the supposedly rugged vehicle, but it is to be expected. Tesla fans love to use anecdotal examples that show the automaker in a good light. Therefore, they can’t be too mad when Tesla haters do the same to… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck faces criticism as videos of winter woes surface

Luminar says its laser sensors can do automatic emergency steering

/ The Florida-based company is also taking its partnership with Mercedes-Benz to the racetrack. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Image: Luminar All vehicles are required… Continue reading Luminar says its laser sensors can do automatic emergency steering

Mercedes-Benz’s best-in-class voice assistant is getting an AI boost

/ The automaker’s MBUX voice assistant purports to use large language models to enable more ‘human-like’ interactions. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Image: Mercedes-Benz AG… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz’s best-in-class voice assistant is getting an AI boost

Mercedes-Benz taps Will.i.am to create an ‘interactive musical experience’ for its cars

/ Lo-fi beats to drive to? Or the automotive equivalent of Apple selling iPhones preloaded with unsolicited U2 music? By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story If… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz taps Will.i.am to create an ‘interactive musical experience’ for its cars