Tesla To Acquire Wireless Charging Startup Wiferion, Inductive Charging Rumored Again
23 Jun 2023, 17:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After teasing an inductive charging solution during Investor Day in March, Tesla makes another step by acquiring German wireless charging pioneer Wiferion
Solid-State Batteries One Step Closer to Reality Thanks to Significant Breakthrough
23 Jun 2023, 15:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University have achieved stabilization of the high-temperature phase of Li3PS4, a critical material for solid-state batteries
Tesla Patents Remote-Controlled Power Tailgate for Cybertruck
23 Jun 2023, 13:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla published a patent application for a power tailgate for the Cybertruck, with the ability to open and close remotely using the smartphone or the key fob
Rivian Removes Driver Monitoring Camera From Its Vehicles for a Bizarre Reason
23 Jun 2023, 09:35 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian deactivated the driver monitoring camera in the latest update and announced that it would remove it completely from production vehicles in the future
Android Auto and CarPlay Disconnecting in 2023 Honda CR-V, Everybody Is Confused
23 Jun 2023, 08:03 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The number of CRV owners struggling with Android Auto and CarPlay keeps growing, but a fix still doesn’t seem to be on the radar
Rivian Just Bought the World's Best EV Trip Planning App, Won't Kill It Though
23 Jun 2023, 06:29 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The carmaker has recently announced a deal to take over A Better Routeplanner, the world's leading EV trip planning solution
Tesla Owners Report That Smart Summon Works Much Better in the Latest FSD Beta Builds
22 Jun 2023, 14:49 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although not mentioned in the release notes, it appears that Tesla has significantly improved Smart Summon with the latest FSD Beta builds
Tesla 'Dojo' Supercomputer Is Online, Will Be Ready To Train Neural Networks in July
22 Jun 2023, 12:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla AI team's newly established Twitter account offered a sneak peek into Tesla's efforts to advance AI-powered autonomous vehicles and robots
Ford Touts F-Series Super Duty Technical Superiority With Fighter Jet-Inspired HUD
22 Jun 2023, 09:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty comes with a fighter jet-inspired head-up display and advanced intelligent features to "get work done"
Google Faces Ban Due to Aggressive Android Automotive, Google Maps Strategy
22 Jun 2023, 06:39 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / German authorities might order Google to change its practices in the car business, as they believe the company abuses its position for the infotainment push
Apple Has Prepared a Little Wallpaper Surprise for CarPlay Users
22 Jun 2023, 04:07 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The next big iOS update will include even more wallpapers for CarPlay users, in addition to the multicolor version already showcased at WWDC
As Carmakers Embrace NACS Standard, Bi-Directional Charging Is the Elephant in the Room
21 Jun 2023, 16:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Carmakers rushed to adopt Tesla's NACS standard, but the lack of bi-directional charging support could prove a problem for those relying on the technology
New Google Maps Feature Makes Navigation Much Easier on iPhones
21 Jun 2023, 11:02 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Google has just announced deeper Google Maps integration in Chrome browser on iPhones, using AI to detect addresses on the web
Polestar to Install Android Automotive Alternative on Cars Sold in China
21 Jun 2023, 07:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Polestar has joined forces with Meizu to install Flyme Auto on electric vehicles sold in China; Android Automotive will remain available in other markets
Rivian Switches to a Single 12-Volt Battery for Newer R1 Vehicles
20 Jun 2023, 18:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Reports on Rivian forums show that the EV startup switched to a single 12-volt battery doubled by a capacitor for newer R1 vehicles
Skoda X, the Brand's New Center for In-Car Digital Technologies and Services, Is Now Live
21 Jun 2023, 06:59 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / Skoda X's suite of digital technologies aims to make the customers' lives easier. Some are currently being trialed in Europe, while others are already available
New Rivian OTA Update Solves Annoying Issues With Highway Assist
20 Jun 2023, 12:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian issues an update to solve the annoying bug that made Highway Assist shut off when encountering overhead toll stations
Next-Generation CarPlay Could Display Navigation Right on the Windshield
20 Jun 2023, 11:37 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Report claims new technology developed by LG and Samsung could eventually make its way to vehicles running the new CarPlay
Google Maps Users Searching for Faster Route Get Stuck in Mud, Survive on Watermelons
20 Jun 2023, 03:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / If you still needed proof that blindly trusting what the sat-nav says is a bad idea, here's the story of two familiars that got stuck in the mud for days
Google Begins Android Auto 9.8 Rollout, You Can Download the Update Right Now
20 Jun 2023, 03:18 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / A new stable version of Android Auto is now available for download; the company hasn't released any information on what's new