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18 Mar 2022, 13:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Tesla hacker that decompiled the latest OTA update revealed some surprising new features that Tesla sent its vehicles. Besides new features, there are also mentions of a new Model Y variant that should enter production at Giga Texas. Software ...
18 Mar 2022, 11:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / There is no denying Elon Musk is truly a remarkable individual and his ideas have been put to good work for his many successful companies. Tesla and SpaceX are just two of those, with the former probably being the most in-your-face example. Musk dr...
18 Mar 2022, 09:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / South African Badger Adventure Caravans is the maker of a very creative series of trailer campers that combine several concepts to build easy-to-use, rugged caravans. If you’re familiar with the fold-out tent campers, the caravans with a side...
17 Mar 2022, 17:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Li-Ion batteries power everything today, from tiny gadgets to cars and even airplanes. But for all the benefits that Li-Ion batteries bring to the table, there are tons of problems. These range from the costly and difficult to source materials to s...
17 Mar 2022, 16:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The RV industry had a lot to profit from the restrictions imposed during the international health crisis. People were so desperate to buy a camper or an RV that makers were struggling to meet demand. This is how industry veteran Winnebago managed t...
17 Mar 2022, 14:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The C3 Chevrolet Corvette was a popular sports car at the time but had one big flaw: the lack of useable trunk space. The problem was solved by private builders with aftermarket conversion kits, but their spread was minimal. This is why a 1969 Chev...
17 Mar 2022, 12:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Felicity Ace caught fire on February 16 and sank two weeks later, taking with her around 4,000 cars to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Many of them were high-end vehicles, including out-of-production Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae edition...
17 Mar 2022, 10:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Fremont gigafactory is Tesla’s first production facility and it started to show its limits. A recent visit to the factory by Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas revealed the factory is “bustling” while producing way more cars than T...
17 Mar 2022, 09:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / GM’s Super Cruise is considered one of the most capable semi-autonomous driving systems out there. It will become a lot smarter starting this summer when GM will deploy Automatic Lane Change and Trailering capabilities to select vehicles. ...
16 Mar 2022, 17:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The C3 Corvette is very popular with collectors because of its iconic status and relatively accessible prices. If you’re after one of these wonderful pieces of machinery, it’s best to find a well-maintained example like the one below. T...
16 Mar 2022, 16:21 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The car industry grapples with electronic components shortages that seem to never end, all carmakers being more or less affected. Now the chipmakers are stepping up to ease the pain by building new factories, boosting the existing production capaci...
16 Mar 2022, 15:05 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although Fiat’s presence in the U.S. is something of a letdown, the Italian carmaker is a juggernaut on the Brazilian market. One of the most popular models in Brazil is the recently introduced Fiat Pulse, a compact crossover that will soon b...
16 Mar 2022, 13:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is preparing to start production at both Giga Berlin and Giga Texas, and the new gigafactories are said to offer the most cutting-edge technologies in automotive manufacturing. This aspect was just confirmed by Volkswagen’s CEO Herbert ...
16 Mar 2022, 11:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Currently, the 2022 Chevy Corvette units are assembled at the GM Bowling Green Assembly plant without the popular Magnetic Ride suspension. The cause of the constraint is not clear, but we can probably blame the chip shortage. There is no word as t...
16 Mar 2022, 09:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / When carmakers make mistakes, they usually need to issue a recall and correct the problem on affected vehicles. This is all but guaranteed when the mistakes are safety-related, as the safety regulator bodies step in to put pressure on the automaker...
15 Mar 2022, 18:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Mercedes-Benz is ramping up the EQS SUV’s production at its plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and has announced a new battery production plant in Bibb County. The official reveal of the flagship electric SUV is planned for April 19, but Mercedes-...
15 Mar 2022, 16:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The first-generation Ford Bronco appeals both to Ford fans and to Ford itself. This is obvious when looking at the modern Bronco. With the long waiting time for a new Bronco, no wonder people sometimes favor the classic model, especially when it ha...
15 Mar 2022, 15:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Bidirectional charging is the new kid on the block today, with more and more EVs supporting the standard. But to function properly, the new feature needs support from the utility providers, which is why PG&E partnering with Ford and GM is good ...
15 Mar 2022, 12:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / LiDAR sensors are usually the spinning cylinders that emit laser rays and analyze the reflections to map the environment for an autonomous vehicle. They are unwieldy mechanical devices that cost thousands of dollars, so we’re not seeing them ...
15 Mar 2022, 11:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Waiting for your car to be delivered is already a painful prospect, especially these days when car companies are faced with long delays. But to have your vehicle vandalized just before delivery must be even harder. This happened at a Tesla Delivery...