The future for autonomous driving cars may not be limited to just roadways. TartanDrive is a massive data set with nearly 200,000 off-road interactions that may help future programmers understand physics so that vehicles can interpret terrain more intuitively. There’s …
The next generation of Volvo electric cars will get sharper infotainment interfaces from an unorthodox source. Volvo announced Wednesday that it will partner with Epic Games—the studio behind “Fortnite”—to use Epic’s Unreal Engine in upcoming cars. This will enable “unparalleled …
While most players in the automotive industry are tripping over themselves to bring electric and electrified cars to market as soon as possible, a large segment of consumers are skeptical of the forthcoming EV revolution. That’s given rise to a …
There are many things to consider when asking if EVs are cheaper to insure than ICE cars. And policy options differ between provinces as well. In some provinces, competing companies provide highly variable rates, but in general, pricier vehicles …
Access to information is a sore point for independent auto garages that have to pay automakers for information needed to service new vehicles. Manufacturers want customers to return to the dealership for maintenance and repairs,and some, such as Tesla, don’t …
Polestar on Tuesday announced an investment in Israel-based battery firm StoreDot, which claims it will achieve extremely quick battery charging in tests. StoreDot aims to mass-produce EV batteries capable of adding 160 kilometers—or just under 100 miles—of range through just …
For the past decade or so, the auto industry has slowly but surely been preparing for an all-electric future. As the scope of electric vehicle production continues to grow, we can see that this is an expensive trip we’re about …
Canada has a target for all new light-duty cars and passenger trucks to be zero emission by 2035, but a few provinces are well ahead of the rest in reaching this goal. Many people are expressing frustration at the difficulty …
Mercedes-Benz will cut back its entry-level suite of cars as part of a strategic overhaul that will channel more than three-quarters of the carmaker’s investment to its higher-end vehicles. In a call with investors on Thursday, the company placed the …
Hyundai and Kia are recalling their first mass-produced electric cars for the U.S. due to an increased rollaway risk. A software error can cause the parking mechanism to disengage, allowing the vehicle to roll away on uneven ground, the NHTSA …
A security researcher successfully exploited a vulnerability that allowed them to not only unlock a Tesla but also drive away without ever having to touch one of the car’s keys. In a video shared with Reuters, Sultan Qasim Khan, a …
In Canada, BMW’s first 5G vehicle will be the all-new 7 series, including the all-electric BMW i7, to go on sale in the country in the fourth quarter of this year. “5G connectivity in this vehicle will open up a …
