[ad_1] In a blog post, Spotify says it doesn’t have plans for a specific in-car device, but the company is hoping to learn more about how people listen to music and podcasts. It promises that creating hardware is not its focus, but that we shouldn’t be surprised to see similar “Voice Thing” and “Home Thing” […]
Category: Transportation
Garmin’s latest GPS is designed for off-road explorers
[ad_1] Today, the company has announced the all-terrain Garmin Overlander, an all-in-one GPS designed for people who want to explore the remote regions of the great outdoors. It comes with built-in topography maps for off-grid guidance covering public land boundaries and 4×4 roads in North and South America. The seven-inch touchscreen color device also comes […]
Nissan’s ProPilot 2.0 driver assist allows hands-off highway driving
[ad_1] Like Super Cruise, even though the driver can keep their hands off of the wheel, the system is monitoring to make sure they’re paying attention to the road and presumably ready to take over if necessary. It also combines the car’s own sensor data with 3D high-definition LiDAR maps previously collected for supported routes, […]
Einride’s autonomous truck begins daily delivery test in Sweden
[ad_1] Several times a day, the T-Pod truck will travel a distance of 300 meters (or less than a quarter of a mile) from a warehouse to a freight terminal building. Einride says the test, due to conclude at the end of 2020, is the first time an autonomous truck with no backup driver has […]
Boeing says its 737 Max software update is complete
[ad_1] The FAA tentatively approved the updates in March, but the software still needs to undergo FAA testing in order to receive certification. At the moment, Boeing is providing the FAA with additional information, including details on how pilots interact with the airplane controls and displays in different flight scenarios. “We’re committed to providing the […]
Tesla rolls out Model S and X battery software update after Hong Kong fire
[ad_1] The over-the-air update will tweak the charge and thermal management settings of a Model S or X battery pack. As CNET’s Roadshow explained, the changes will likely allow the vehicles to manage each battery cell’s temperature and level of charge more efficiently. That, in turn, can help prevent the possibility of overcharging that could […]
Volvo’s new app tells you what to do after a car accident
[ad_1] After confirming to Volvo customer care that you’re not hurt or in need of emergency assistance, you’ll get a text to your phone linking you to the service. The app will then guide you step-by-step through the necessary actions you need to take, such as taking photos of the damage, writing down notes about […]
Uber has a solution for chatty drivers
[ad_1] It’s one of several new preference options in the app. On the other hand, if you’d like a little conversation during your trip, you can let your driver know in advance you’re down to chat. You’ll also be able to request some help with your bags, your preferred temperature setting and a longer pickup […]
The Mercedes all-electric EQC is luxury first, EV second
[ad_1] In the Norway countryside last week, I drove the first real electric vehicle under the Mercedes brand. The Smart sub-brand might have been electrified years ago, but to be honest the FourTwo EVs were a far cry from the type of luxury we’ve come to expect from the company. Plus, Smart is being phased […]
Citroen’s futuristic autonomous EV concept is designed for long trips
[ad_1] Each design element was purposefully selected, though, so we’d have to take a ride in the 19_19 Concept before we can say whether adding curves to the cabin in order to create more elbow and shoulder room was worth it. Some features, like the roof-mounted LIDAR systems with interior reading lights suspended below, were […]