[ad_1] While auto enthusiasts will likely want to hear about the Hipercar’s specs, they can expect some changes to the car’s looks too. A representative told Autoblog that “certain things will have changed,” but gave no further details. Ariel will hopefully announce pricing information as well. In 2017, founder Simon Saunders said, “It will be […]
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Uber can resume testing its self-driving cars in California
[ad_1] After the fatal crash, Uber stopped testing its self-driving cars in all four of its testing grounds — Tempe, Arizona; Toronto; San Francisco and Pittsburgh. However, the company resumed testing in Pittsburgh just months later, and has plans to begin tests in Washington, D.C. by the end of the year. About a year after […]
GM will bring Super Cruise to 22 vehicles by 2022
[ad_1] GM had already outlined plans to deploy Super Cruise on all Cadillac models and other brands sometime in 2021, but hadn’t given numbers like this. While it’s a significant expansion, GM is still being relatively conservative. Super Cruise only allows semi-autonomous driving on specified highways in North America where Tesla’s Autopilot works on many […]
Autonomous flying taxi Cora set for passenger trials in New Zealand
[ad_1] If the names Cora or Kitty Hawk sound familiar to you, it’s because they’ve been kicking about in this sector for a while, albeit in varying forms. Kitty Hawk was formed in 2016; a secretive flying-car company that enjoyed the lucrative backing of Google co-founder Larry Page. Under the management of Sebastian Thrun — […]
2021 Cadillac Escalade packs 38-inches of curved OLED screens and Super Cruise
[ad_1] Autoblog reports that it’s getting a new independent rear suspension setup that’s largely shared with the new Tahoe and Yukon, and although the interior is revamped for Cadillac’s truck, it also shares those trucks’ optional 12.6-inch touchscreens for passengers in the second row. Other than the plush appointments, one option is the first AKG […]
Ford thinks the Mustang Mach-E’s frunk is a good tailgate cooler
[ad_1] This likely won’t lead to a significant uptick in reservations ahead of the Mach-E’s late 2020 debut. First… ew. And if that isn’t a factor, there’s a good possibility that you have better (or at least, more sanitary) ways to use 4.8 cubic feet of free space. This does highlight the practicality of frunks […]
Toyota and Panasonic will start producing EV batteries in April
[ad_1] As expected, Toyota is the majority owner of the company with a 51 percent stake. The two also confirmed that Prime Planet Energy would make batteries for both Toyota as well as a variety of other automakers. Moving forward, they plan to develop new types of power cells as well. “Batteries — as solutions […]
Jeep’s Super Bowl ad teases a powerful off-road electric bicycle
[ad_1] It’s billed as the “most powerful” off-road mountain bike yet, and there are some specs to back that up. The machine mates a 750W motor with chunky 4.8-inch tires that (along with Fire-Link suspension) should handle rougher trails. You can also expect up to 40 miles of range. Electrek suspected that the motor is […]
LeBron James helps GMC pitch its Hummer EV in a Super Bowl ad
[ad_1] The machine should produce up to 1,000HP with 11,500lb/ft of torque and a 0-60MPH time of about 3 seconds. You still won’t see the full reveal of the Hummer EV until May 20th, and it won’t be available until fall 2021. There’s no guarantee that it’ll compare favorably to Tesla’s Cybertruck or Ford’s electric […]
The Morning After: Fox, Roku and Super Bowl LIV
[ad_1] And DIY music making.The Engadget Podcast: Why Clearview AI’s facial recognition is a privacy nightmare This week, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into how ClearView works, and what unchecked access to powerful facial recognition means for the future of privacy. (It’s good for cops, not so much everybody else!) Also, managing editor Terrence O’Brien joins […]