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

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LAS VEGAS, Jan 5 (Reuters) – Chinese electric vehicle brand Zeekr aims to double sales in 2023 to about 140,000 vehicles and plans to expand sales in Europe, Chief Executive Andy An told Reuters on Thursday. Zeekr, a brand created by Chinese automaker Geely (0175.HK), sold 72,000 vehicles in 2022, mostly in China. Its 001… Continue reading Gallery

Google’s higher-resolution driving maps will premiere in the Polestar 3

You can also use Google Assistant to remotely control Polestar 2 features. Google could soon give Polestar owners an edge when they’re navigating around town. The search giant is debuting “HD” driving maps that will come first to the Polestar 3 SUV. The upgrade will provide current, extra-detailed road info ranging from lanes to road… Continue reading Google’s higher-resolution driving maps will premiere in the Polestar 3

Former Tesla employee Gore to lead U.S. zero emission advocacy group

President Joe Biden wants 50% of new U.S. vehicles to be electric or plug-in electric hybrid by 2030. By David Shepardson Albert Gore III, a former Tesla public policy employee, has been named executive director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), the Washington-based group said on Wednesday. Congress in 2021 approved $5 billion for… Continue reading Former Tesla employee Gore to lead U.S. zero emission advocacy group

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Jan 4 (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) is in advanced talks to invest in Gatik, a California-based autonomous driving startup, as part of its cloud partnership with the company, two people familiar with the discussions told Reuters. Microsoft plans to invest over $10 million in a financing round that values Gatik at more than $700… Continue reading Untitled

There’s never been a better time stop tweeting

There’s never really been a shortage of reasons to spend less time on Twitter. Even before Elon Musk’s chaotic takeover, the platform was long plagued by misinformation, hate speech, harassment and other ills that made it less than welcoming. There’s never been a better time to quit Twitter. The Elon Musk-induced chaos at the company… Continue reading There’s never been a better time stop tweeting

Cleantechnica: California Bans Deceptive Self-Driving Claims 002482

False self-driving claims have been outlawed in California by Senate Bill 1398, which was recently signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. It was introduced by Lena Gonzalez, a Democrat from Long Beach, who writes in her summary of the new legislation, “Senate Bill 1398 increases consumer safety by requiring dealers and manufacturers that sell… Continue reading Cleantechnica: California Bans Deceptive Self-Driving Claims 002482

Robo Taxi Global Market to Reach $6.93 Billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 61.54%

DUBLIN, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The “Robo Taxi Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027” report has been added to  ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global robo taxi market size reached US$ 390 Million in 2021. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach US$ 6,930 Million by 2027, exhibiting a… Continue reading Robo Taxi Global Market to Reach $6.93 Billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 61.54%

Waze tests new alerts warning drivers about roads with a ‘history of crashes’

/ A new beta release of Waze can notify users of dangerous nearby roads based on traffic data while trying not to overwhelm them with alerts. The new beta version of Waze, shown running in Israel, turns roads red if it has a history of crashes.Screenshot by Geektime Waze is one of the preferred navigation… Continue reading Waze tests new alerts warning drivers about roads with a ‘history of crashes’

Wheels up for Waymo as we expand our 24/7 rider-only territories

As travelers across the country prepare to fly home for the holidays, they’ll have a brand new transportation option when they land in Phoenix: a fully autonomous Waymo ride, with no one behind the wheel. Starting today, Waymo is opening our ride-hailing service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Downtown Phoenix to members of… Continue reading Wheels up for Waymo as we expand our 24/7 rider-only territories