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CarPlay in iOS 18.4: four key feature upgrades explained
CarPlay in iOS 18.4: four key feature upgrades explained
Apple rarely updates CarPlay, but several changes are expected in the upcoming iOS 18.4 update. Theres truly something for everyone in the update. Lets begin with the fun news. In iOS 18.4, CarPlay will be integrating sports app functionality. This enhancement will enable drivers to view live sports scores and information on the road. Since this feature is available through...
Mar 30, 2025
Uber’s new shuttle service will get you from JFK airport to NYC for just $10
Uber’s new shuttle service will get you from JFK airport to NYC for just $10
If youre travelling to New York, theres some good news for you today in that Uber has expanded its airport shuttle service to include John F. Kennedy. The company already offers the service at La Guardia, after it launched it last year, but the addition of JFK airport will no doubt please many who travel in and out of New...
Mar 30, 2025
3D printed bike helmet can contract and deform, protecting riders’ heads
3D printed bike helmet can contract and deform, protecting riders’ heads
A new bicycle helmet with a geometric design could help keep riders safer by reducing head injuries. Developed by researchers at the Universities of Gothenburg and Isfahan, the 3D printed helmet can better absorb shocks than traditional foam-lined helmets by deforming its shape as required. Similar to the principle of crumple zones on a car, the idea is for the...
Mar 30, 2025
Porsche’s new 2026 cars are getting an app store and a major audio upgrade
Porsche’s new 2026 cars are getting an app store and a major audio upgrade
Porsches will see a significant upgrade to their infotainment systems coming soon, as the automaker will update both the hardware and software of its systems for its 2026 models. The updated system will be available for the 911, Taycan, Panamera, and Cayenne models, with a new version of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) software. With more powerful hardware, Porsche says...
Mar 30, 2025
Aston Martin just revealed its most powerful production car ever
Aston Martin just revealed its most powerful production car ever
The new Aston Martin Vanquish Volante has been revealed as the most powerful production car to date. While the looks of this tarmac eating beauty may justify its price alone, the 824bhp under the hood certainly helps too. Recommended Videos Aston says this is actually heavier than older models, thanks to bonded aluminium which adds torsional rigidity. This is good...
Mar 30, 2025
With Google Gemini, Android Auto could make your drive safer,  more enjoyable
With Google Gemini, Android Auto could make your drive safer, more enjoyable
Google is in the process of rolling out Android Auto 14.0 to the public. While the update doesnt include any new features, it suggests a significant change is coming. As 9to5Google explains, the update hints that Gemini is set to replace Google Assistant in Android Auto. Behind the scenes, there are also image assets for Gemini and Gemini Live. Recommended...
Mar 30, 2025
The 540bhp Renault 5 Turbo 3E retro release is just the first of the cool classics incoming
The 540bhp Renault 5 Turbo 3E retro release is just the first of the cool classics incoming
The new Renault 5 Turbo 3E, with its 540bhp, is not going to be the only mini-supercar with a retro punch from the French manufacturer. While this hyper-hatch is a limited run offering, Renaults group design chief Lauren van den Acker said there is a window of opportunity for more retro revivals like this beauty. Recommended Videos The all-electric Renault...
Mar 30, 2025
Cadillac’s entry-level Optiq electric SUV is downsizing done right
Cadillac’s entry-level Optiq electric SUV is downsizing done right
Table of Contents Table of Contents 2025 Cadillac Optiq: design 2025 Cadillac Optiq: specs 2025 Cadillac Optiq: tech 2025 Cadillac Optiq: driving experience 2025 Cadillac Optiq: range and charging 2025 Cadillac Optiq: How DT would configure this car Electric cars arent just great because of their environmental friendliness and greater tech potential. They also upend the norms of the auto...
Mar 30, 2025
Maruti Suzuki Dzire AMT Long Term Report: City Usage
Maruti Suzuki Dzire AMT Long Term Report: City Usage
  Introduction   The Maruti Suzuki Dzire has been a go-to sedan for many Indians since its launch over a decade ago. With its well-rounded package, there's little that can go wrong with the purchase, which is probably why it has remained a segment leader among both average families and fleet businesses.   That said, the new-gen Dzire has been with us for...
Mar 30, 2025
Race car driver with paraplegia tests out new hand control system
Race car driver with paraplegia tests out new hand control system
Canadian race car driver Robert Wickens has successfully test driven an adapted Corvette, ahead of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship next month. Wickens, who has paraplegia following an accident in 2018, used a new version of a hand control system developed by Bosch with an updated braking system. Wickens said that the hand controls, fitted to his DXDT Racing Chevrolet...
Mar 30, 2025
Here’s when Honda, Acura EV owners can start using Tesla Superchargers
Here’s when Honda, Acura EV owners can start using Tesla Superchargers
The Tesla Supercharger network has already become widely popular with EV owners as other brands slowly adopt the popular Tesla plug. Honda and its luxury sub-brand Acura will soon join the list of automakers who electric vehicles can be charged at one of the 20,000+ Tesla Superchargers across North America. Starting June this year, those who own a Honda Prologue...
Mar 30, 2025
New 8-exhaust Bugatti Tourbillon Équipe Pur Sang makes silly look stunning
New 8-exhaust Bugatti Tourbillon Équipe Pur Sang makes silly look stunning
This newly announced Bugatti Tourbillon Equipe Pur Sang is baffling its either silly, or utterly stunning. Perhaps both. Unlike, well, any car ever, this has a mighty eight exhausts. This appears to be a design choice as, lets be honest, nobody needs that many exhausts. But just imagine the noise from the V16 engine powering through all those pipes at...
Mar 30, 2025
The 1955 Le Mans Disaster Changed Racing Forever
The 1955 Le Mans Disaster Changed Racing Forever
The 1955 Le Mans disaster was one of the darkest days in motorsport history. On June 11, 1955, during the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race at the Circuit de la Sarthe, a catastrophic crash unfolded, killing 83 spectators and driver Pierre Levegh, while injuring nearly 180 others. The incident shocked the world and brought unprecedented scrutiny to...
Mar 30, 2025
Watch this BBC report from 1971 about the ‘car radio of the future’
Watch this BBC report from 1971 about the ‘car radio of the future’
The next time you power up your snazzy in-car entertainment system, consider for a moment this BBC presenter who in 1971 was sent to report on a car-based contraption that back then was at the forefront of innovation. The BBC recently shared the wonderfully nostalgic segment from Tomorrows World, a popular tech show that ran in the U.K. for nearly...
Mar 30, 2025
Rivian is more tech company than car company, and that’s a good thing
Rivian is more tech company than car company, and that’s a good thing
Table of Contents Table of Contents Computersbut not too many computers Software in a pretty box Setting the stage The car world is kind of split right now. There are the legacy automakers the ones you know and love but there are also the new startups building all-new kinds of cars. The first of that new generation of car companies...
Mar 30, 2025
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