As is tradition, Apple is pulling the cover off of a new Apple Watch at its September event. Rumors suggested that the Apple Watch Series 8 would be a mostly iterative update to last year’s model, and that appears to be the case so far: It looks essentially identical to the Series 7. The first… Continue reading Apple Watch Series 8 has a temperature sensor and crash detection
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The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus are official
Apple has announced the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, preserving much of the iPhone 13’s design — including a notch for the phone’s selfie camera and Face ID sensors. That’s in line with rumors that indicated only the 14 Pro models would lose the notch. Either way, the 14 looks an awful lot like the… Continue reading The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus are official
Recurrent, Black Book Team Up to Score and Value Used EVs
Black Book’s vehicle valuation is combined with Recurrent’s new Range Score value, which uses modeling from 100 million recorded EV miles, to make value adjustments for good batteries. Photo: Recurrent Early resale values for electric vehicles (EV) have often been determined by criteria from the combustion engine era, prioritizing metrics like odometers that do not… Continue reading Recurrent, Black Book Team Up to Score and Value Used EVs
Great Wall cars and Tesla Model Y earn top Euro NCAP scores
The Ora Funky Cat and Wey Coffee 01 have received top five-star ratings in the latest round of Euro NCAP testing and the Tesla Model Y has set a new record for the highest score in the safety assist category. The Model Y achieved a near-perfect score of 98% for its safety assist systems. It also scored 97% for adult occupant protection, 87%… Continue reading Great Wall cars and Tesla Model Y earn top Euro NCAP scores
Autocar’s Drivers of Change initiative returns for 2022
Autocar’s Drivers of Change initiative is back for 2022. Held in partnership with executive search specialists Ennis and Co, the competition aims to attract the brightest and best talents to submit their ideas on how to transform the automotive industry in key new areas. Now in its third year, the competition has never been more… Continue reading Autocar’s Drivers of Change initiative returns for 2022
Honda Motor (HMC), Hanwa Partner for Battery Metals Sourcing
Honda Motor Company HMC recently announced that it has entered into a partnership with trading company Hanwa to facilitate stable procurement of battery materials, especially nickel, cobalt and lithium, essential components for EV batteries. Japan-based Hanwa’s strength in resource procurement is noteworthy, and a leverage of the same will be fruitful for Honda. But, instead… Continue reading Honda Motor (HMC), Hanwa Partner for Battery Metals Sourcing
Boston’s ClearMotion funded by Nio Capital to switch on in-car metaverse in China
U.S.-China decoupling is expected to discourage cross-border investments between the two superpowers as investors shy away from sanctions and geopolitical risks. But in some areas, Chinese investors and American tech firms continue to find happy marriages. ClearMotion, a Boston-based company that aims to make car rides less bumpy and more fun, just raised $39 million… Continue reading Boston’s ClearMotion funded by Nio Capital to switch on in-car metaverse in China
Tesla Model Y receives highest overall safety score in new European assessment
Tesla The Tesla Model Y has received a 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, the European New Car Assessment Programme, according to a Tesla blog post. In addition, the Model Y also received the highest overall score among any vehicle tested under Euro NCAP’s newest test protocol. The new protocol is the most stringent protocol… Continue reading Tesla Model Y receives highest overall safety score in new European assessment
The new EV tax credit is complicated. Here’s who qualifies
Lucid Electric vehicle (EV) tax credit policies got a major overhaul in August with the Inflation Reduction Act. From January 2023 onwards, your EV tax credit is determined by your income, the price of the car you want, and where it came from. Tax credits now only apply to buyers with incomes less than or… Continue reading The new EV tax credit is complicated. Here’s who qualifies
Want to save money and fuel? Google Maps brings ‘eco-friendly’ driving to more routes
Image: Getty Images/Jung Getty Google Maps will soon show drivers in the US, Europe and Canada the most fuel-efficient route based on the vehicle’s type — whether its electric or runs on petrol, diesel or hybrid. The new Google Maps fuel-efficient routes could offer drivers some relief as they ponder how much they’re adding to… Continue reading Want to save money and fuel? Google Maps brings ‘eco-friendly’ driving to more routes