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Ex-Google Engineer 'Personally Owned And Controlled' Competing Self-Driving Car Startup Years Before Leaving For Uber

Ex-Google Engineer 'Personally Owned And Controlled' Competing Self-Driving Car Startup Years Before Leaving For Uber

We Can't Trust Humans Not To Screw Up In Audi's New Semi-Autonomous System

We Can't Trust Humans Not To Screw Up In Audi's New Semi-Autonomous System

'We Need To Fire Anthony': Google Before Finding Out Self-Driving Car Engineer Allegedly Stole Tech

'We Need To Fire Anthony': Google Before Finding Out Self-Driving Car Engineer Allegedly Stole Tech

Feds To Partially Blame Tesla's Autopilot In Fatal Crash: Report

Feds To Partially Blame Tesla's Autopilot In Fatal Crash: Report

This One Paragraph Illustrates The Insane Payouts For Silicon Valley's Autonomous Tech Engineers

This One Paragraph Illustrates The Insane Payouts For Silicon Valley's Autonomous Tech Engineers

Limits Of Tesla's Autopilot And Driver Error Cited In Fatal Model S Crash

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board ruled today that the “operational design” of played a key role in a 2016 fatal crash that left the owner of a Model S dead. The vehicle’s semi-autonomous system permitted the driver, Joshua Brown to use Autopilot in ways “inconsistent” with warnings from Tesla...

The U.S. Transportation Department's New Guidelines For Testing Self-Driving Cars Are Finally Here

Ever since being appointed by President Trump to run the U.S. transportation department, Secretary Elaine Chao has said her agency would update on how automakers should test and deploy self-driving cars. On Tuesday, already a jam-packed day for automated tech in cars, Chao finally released the revamped set of guidelines....

Facebook Says, Again, That It Won't Be Making Cars

about Facebook—that, like other oversized tech behemoths of Silicon Valley, it could be making a self-driving car? It wasn’t true then, and it’s not true now. That’s according to the company’s chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg. At the Frankfurt car show this week, Sandberg offered up a joke of sorts...

Here's The Government's Useful Guide To All The Self-Driving Technology On Your New Car

Between the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board of a fatal Tesla crash and the U.S. Transportation Secretary on how to deploy self-driving cars, today has been crazy busy on the autonomous vehicle front. There’s more to share, though: the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has that explains the driver-assist tech...

Cars Without Fake Grilles

If you had to pick the automotive equivalent of , a pretty safe bet would be fake grilles. They serve a purely aesthetic purpose, and they accomplish that purpose via a little bit of harmless subterfuge. They’re fake, and they’re all over nearly every car on the market today. Have...

Self-Driving Cars Won't Deliver You Weed In California

Pizza? . People seem keen to the idea of letting a robocar deliver a greasy pie to your door. Marijuana? Not so much—at least in California. The state’s Bureau of Cannabis Control issued emergency regulations last week that ban autonomous vehicles from delivering a bag of weed to you, Ars...

Automotive news

Should you buy the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios or the Exter?

Should you buy the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios or the Exter? "

Looking at the competitive SUV segment in the country, the South Korean car marque, Hyundai, launched the entry-level SUV, the Exter, in India. The five-seater SUV sits between the Grand i10 Nios and the Venue in the Hyundai family and competes against the likes of the Tata Punch, Citroen C3,...

New-gen Mini Cooper interior revealed; gets circular touchscreen

New-gen Mini Cooper interior revealed; gets circular touchscreen"

New circular OLED screen with OS9 interface Introduces new intelligent personal assistant Ahead of its global premiere, Mini has revealed the cabin of the upcoming fourth-generation Cooper. Apart from a new circular infotainment screen, the new Cooper also gets a minimal and futuristic-looking cabin. Mini Cooper Interaction Unit Sitting atop the dashboard, the...

Land Rover Defender SVX takes testing to the Nurburgring

Land Rover Defender SVX takes testing to the Nurburgring"

- Hardcore version of the regular Defender could arrive early next year- Spotted testing in the 110 guiseLand Rover Defender SVX in the worksRange Rover continues testing the Land Rover Defender SVX ahead of its anticipated debut in H1 2024. New spy shots shared on the web give us a...

Renault launches ‘Showroom on Wheels’ initiative in India

Renault launches ‘Showroom on Wheels’ initiative in India"

- Renault currently has three models on sale- Brand achieves 10 lakh units production milestoneRenault India has launched a new campaign called ‘Renault Experience Days’ in the country. Under this initiative, the French automaker is offering nationwide sales and service experience through ‘Showroom on Wheels’ and ‘Workshop on Wheels’ facilities.Renault...

Charge Zone introduces software solutions for EV charging stations

Charge Zone introduces software solutions for EV charging stations"

- New SaaS solution with a subscription fee of Rs. 499 per month - Interoperability enhances the charging network for a wide range of EVs Charge Zone has introduced a new network software solution for the EV charging station management system. It’s called Charge...

Lamborghini Revuelto out of stock till 2026

Lamborghini Revuelto out of stock till 2026"

- Revuelto is the brand’s first plugin hybrid car- Expected to make its India debut soonEarlier this year in March, Lamborghini marked its 60th anniversary by revealing its new Aventador-successor, the Revuelto, to the world. As per the brand, the first production plug-in hybrid model has received an overwhelming response...

Toyota Innova Crysta Ambulance introduced

Toyota Innova Crysta Ambulance introduced"

- Will be positioned above the standard variant- To be offered with a diesel powertrainThe Innova Crysta will soon be available for medical services. It will be sold alongside the standard Crysta and called the Innova Crysta Ambulance. To be offered in Basic and Advanced variants, here is a list of...

Maruti Invicto official deliveries begin

Maruti Invicto official deliveries begin"

- Prices in India start from Rs. 24.79 lakh - Available in a single, petrol-hybrid powertrainA few weeks ago, Maruti Suzuki launched its flagship MPV, the Invicto, in India at a price tag of Rs. 24.79 lakh (ex-showroom). Available in two variants, namely, Zeta Plus and Alpha Plus, the Invicto can...

Mahindra teases new pick-up truck concept; to be unveiled on 15 August

Mahindra teases new pick-up truck concept; to be unveiled on 15 August"

- Could be based on the Scorpio-N- Will be a global product by MahindraAhead of the brand’s annual event that is scheduled for 15 August, the automaker has released a new teaser of its upcoming new concept. Labelled as ‘Global Pik Up Vision’, the teaser video gives a glimpse of...

Tata Nexon facelift to be launched soon; spied again

Tata Nexon facelift to be launched soon; spied again"

- Expected to debut in the coming months- To get a new 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment screen As we all know that Tata Motors has a couple of new cars in its pipeline, the Nexon facelift being one of them. This time around, the SUV was spied testing. The sub-four-meter SUV received...

I Can't Get Enough Of Watching Someone Else Ride Motorcycles On YouTube

I Can't Get Enough Of Watching Someone Else Ride Motorcycles On YouTube

I log a lot of miles on two wheels. I did 2,000 miles just last week, for example. But when I’m home relaxing on the couch, I flip on YouTube on the big screen and ride bikes I’ve never ridden before from the perspective of Zack Courts on the...

Nobody In Flat Track Can Catch Shayna Texter-Bauman

Nobody In Flat Track Can Catch Shayna Texter-Bauman

The talk of the paddock from the opening round of the Progressive American Flat Track series in Volusia, Florida a few weeks ago was all about Shayna Texter-Bauman sweeping both of the double-header weekend races in the AFT Singles class. Her Red Bull sponsored KTM blitzed to the front...

Here's What Engine Oil Looks Like During A Sub-Zero Temperature Cold Start

Here's What Engine Oil Looks Like During A Sub-Zero Temperature Cold Start

The eccentric mechanics at are at it again. This time, they’re answering a question that I think many of us have. What happens to an engine during a cold start in sub-zero temperatures? I know you probably don’t want to be reminded of winter as things are finally warming up...

Suez Canal Copy Cat Crimes On The Rise, This Time In Florida

Suez Canal Copy Cat Crimes On The Rise, This Time In Florida

Boats around the world and they’re not going to take it anymore. The latest act of rebellion by a water faring craft occurred when this boat sacrificed itself to block the westbound lanes of I-10 Thursday night in Florida, according to the . We’re not entirely sure, but this...

The Ever Given Is Powered By A 79,500-HP Diesel Engine Bigger Than Most Houses

The Ever Given Is Powered By A 79,500-HP Diesel Engine Bigger Than Most Houses

The is finally free and able to move under its own power. As it sails out of the way so the Suez Canal can open again, it does so with a colossal 11-cylinder two-stroke diesel engine that’s larger than most houses. Ever Given is a container ship that is...

Special reports

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

IntroductionWith a country obsessed with the fuel efficiency of their car, we surely are always on a lookout to extract that extra kilometre from every drop of fuel we feed our engines. But seldom do we realise, the fuel efficiency of any car is dependent on a plethora of factors....

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

HighlightsThe CarTrade Group, India’s largest online automotive group, has raised Rs 325 crore from investors Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital Partners. It plans to use these funds for its expansion into the auto finance space and to invest into companies in the automotive space. Commenting on the fund raise, Mr....

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loansCar loans can make buying that dream car, whether it be a necessity or for leisure, way simpler. Rather than paying up a rather large amount of money up front, which could take years of savings, car loans can help you get the car you want/dream immediately...

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricksYou have decided to buy a car and have come to the conclusion that you will need a car loan to do so. But the myriad of options are confusing and you have hit a roadblock. Here are some tips and...

How to drive a manual transmission car?

How to drive a manual transmission car?

IntroductionIndia has predominantly been a manual-car market, but with the influx of automatic transmissions, the 'art of driving a manual car' might be in jeopardy. Nonetheless, owning and driving a manual car is still a dream for many. However, it’s one thing to drive a car and another one to learn...

Automobile information

Are BMW X6 reliable?

Are BMW X6 reliable?

　　the BMW X6 was a bit of a mixed bag, as is the case with any vehicle. It all boils down to factors like the model year, how well its been taken care of, and the driving conditions its been through. Since the BMW X6 falls into the luxury SUV category, you might find that its maintenance and repair costs...

Are BMW X4 good cars?

Are BMW X4 good cars?

　　As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, the BMW X4 is generally well-regarded as a luxury compact crossover SUV. However, whether a BMW X4 is a good car for you depends on your specific preferences, needs, and priorities. Here are some factors to consider: 　　Pros: 　　Performance: The BMW X4 is known for its sporty and engaging driving dynamics....

Can BMW i3 run on gas only?

Can BMW i3 run on gas only?

　　The BMW i3 is primarily an electric vehicle EV designed to operate on electric power stored in its high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack. However, some versions of the BMW i3 are available with an optional range extender, often referred to as the REx model. The range extender is a small internal combustion engine that serves as a generator to produce electricity,...

Are BMW 5 Series good cars?

Are BMW 5 Series good cars?

　　The BMW 5 Series stands as a well-regarded car in the automotive world, earning praise from both industry experts and owners alike. It has carved a niche for itself by blending performance, luxury, and cutting-edge technology. Lets delve into the key factors behind the BMW 5 Series acclaim: 　　Performance: The BMW 5 Series offers a spectrum of engine choices, including...

Can a BMW i3 charge at a Tesla charging station?

Can a BMW i3 charge at a Tesla charging station?

　　BMW i3 vehicles are not designed to charge directly at Tesla Supercharger stations. Tesla Superchargers use a proprietary charging technology that is specific to Tesla vehicles. Tesla vehicles use a unique charging connector and communication protocol that is not compatible with other electric vehicles, including the BMW i3. 　　The BMW i3 typically uses the Combined Charging System CCS or Type...

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