FCA’s vehicles have been speed governor with 3G internet while its competitors have move up to 4G LTE. Now, X Fiat Chrysler is finally catching up to the modern world, sadly only on a small number of models to start. FCA is bring 4G LTE connectivity to its models, starting with the 2017 Dodge Charger, […]
In an effort to expand its “mobility services,” Ford Motor Co. has acquired the San Francisco-based shuttle service Chariot and partnered with bike-share company Motivate, the company said Friday. The deal was made under the recently formed Ford Smart Mobility Program, led by former Steelcase CEO Jim Hackett. Ford is not disclosing the price of […]
Google is working on a technology that would help its self-driving car sensors identify emergency vehicles, according to a newly published patent application. At the core of the technology is the ability for a car to identify a set of lights and determine whether they are emergency vehicles or not, according to the patent. “One […]
Matternet and Mercedes-Benz are teaming up to test a delivery solution using drones and luxury vehicles. The Mercedes Vision Van features an automated cargo space and drones that can fly off for autonomous air deliveries. The electric vehicle has a range up to 168 miles, and allows a human driver to share the responsibility of […]
Mercedes-Benz is giving its GLC coupe the AMG treatment. The Mercedes-AMG GLC43 coupe, which will debut this month at the Paris auto show, is powered by an AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter V-6 biturbo engine that produces 362 hp and enables the coupe to hit 60 mph in 4.8 seconds. The engine is combined with a nine-speed automatic […]
Tesla Motors Inc. plans to release an update of its partly automated self-driving system “in a few weeks,” CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Wednesday. Improvements to Tesla’s Autopilot system, including advanced processing of radar signals, would be detailed in a blog post on the company’s website later on Wednesday, the tweet said. Major improvements to […]
The Chevrolet Bolt battery-electric hatchback is on track to be launched late this year, Chevrolet confirmed Monday, countering recent reports on various media and enthusiast websites that the car would be delayed for six months. Chevrolet spokesman Fred Ligouri says the Bolt program remains on schedule, with U.S. sales slated to begin by year end. […]
Kia is giving a sporty look to its Rio subcompact, which will be redesigned for the 2018 model year. The fourth-generation Rio — debuting Sept. 29 at the Paris auto show — gets a longer front overhang and hood, a longer wheelbase, an upright C-pillar, smooth surfacing and straight lines overall. The Rio’s exterior and […]
Google’s self-driving car project has hired one of a top executive from Airbnb. Shaun Stewart is joining Google as a director of the self-driving car project, spokesman Johnny Luu said today. Stewart’s role will be to help commercialize Google’s self-driving technology, which has been in development for more than seven years and has seen an […]
Amazon, in its latest move into the automotive space, is getting into the vehicle research business.The online retailer today launched Amazon Vehicles, a car research portal where consumers can view vehicle-detail pages and reviews of thousands of new and classic cars, while being able to upload photos and videos of their own rides. Those who […]
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