German FAZ: Finally the car drives itself007757

Slow traffic in slightly rainy weather in Berlin. We are driving on the 115 Autobahn in a Mercedes-Benz EQS and are now doing what is normally strictly forbidden: We are surfing the Internet on the large on-board monitor, reading the news on faz.net and keeping an eye on our smartphone at the same time. Go… Continue reading German FAZ: Finally the car drives itself007757

German FAZ: Mercedes wants to offer automated driving up to 95 kilometers per hour007756

Autobahn 8, Ulm towards Stuttgart. The Alba descent lies behind the travelers. A Mercedes S-Class is driving in the right lane directly behind a truck. The driver has his eyes on a news magazine, which he is holding with his hands next to the steering wheel. The screen shows a speed of almost 100 kilometers… Continue reading German FAZ: Mercedes wants to offer automated driving up to 95 kilometers per hour007756

German FAZ: Norris and Solo at the limit in Singapore007755

Lando Norris weighed an estimated five kilos less when he climbed out of his McLaren after a victorious drive. A city tour at Formula 1 speed in Singapore is stressful at 30 degrees Celsius and humidity levels around 75 percent. However, as superior as the Brit won the night race at the equator on Sunday… Continue reading German FAZ: Norris and Solo at the limit in Singapore007755

Italian EV charging firm Alpitronic expands to the US

Italian EV charger manufacturer Alpitronic has opened a new US headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina as it looks to expand across North America. Alpitronic’s Hyperchargers boast an average efficiency rate above 97.5% and support all EV brands. The company’s repair and service network can service chargers anywhere in the country. Alpitronic America has tested pre-production… Continue reading Italian EV charging firm Alpitronic expands to the US

Japanese firm shows high-tech SUV penned by Nissan GT-R designer

Japanese parts supplier THK will show a radical new electric car concept penned by Nissan GT-R designer Shiro Nakamura at the upcoming Paris motor show. Named the LSR-05, it’s a four-seat coupé-SUV conceived to show off the company’s latest technological developments. The fully functional car is powered by three electric motors: two 125bhp units are mounted in the rear… Continue reading Japanese firm shows high-tech SUV penned by Nissan GT-R designer