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The Tesla Model Y, the EV maker’s newest model, will have a heating unit on the radar sensor to keep it clear in cold weather. The radar system, in conjunction with the vehicle’s cameras, is how Autopilot determines how far away items are from the vehicle. Tesla joins Mercedes, BMW, and Audi in using heat […] More
Brian WilliamsCar and Driver Unfortunately, Volkswagen won’t bring the Arteon’s upcoming wagon or high-performance R variants to the U.S. The Arteon will receive a thorough upgrade for the 2021 model year for our market. The interior will get big changes, and the all-wheel-drive system may benefit from upgrades. Volkswagen is planning some exciting new versions […] More
The 2021 BMW 330e and 330e xDrive plug-in hybrids have been EPA rated at 75 MPGe and 67 MPGe. They’re powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter in conjunction with an electric motor and a 12.0-kWh lithium-ion battery for a total of 288 horsepower. The 2021 330e starts at $45,545, with the 330e xDrive (all-wheel-drive model) starting […] More
Toyota believes the world needs a self-driving trailer robot that follows you through the store and then all the way home. While a wheeled model is the most logical, this patent suggests the autonomous robot could also be a scooter, a drone, or even a Jet Ski. Loading arms for items and tools people borrow […] More
A video clip posted to Twitter by an unofficial source shows a Tesla Model 3 stopping itself at a red light, and the author of the post says that the feature also works with stop signs. It’s likely the vehicle in the clip is part of the company’s early access program, which allows certain owners […] More
We spied the upcoming Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series testing on the Nürburgring, and it has an absurdly large rear wing. We expect that it’ll be powered by a new version of AMG’s twin-turbo V-8 producing upward of 700 horsepower. Black Series cars are the top-of-the-line AMG models, so expect the GT Black Series to cost […] More
Jim Frenak-FPI Studios/General Motors The Reuters news service obtained the production plans of Ford and General Motors, which showed that SUVs and pickups, not electric vehicles, are what’s coming. Executives for the automakers cited the need to not exceed market demand for electric vehicles. The two automakers are investing heavily to develop the technology over […] More
We spied the upcoming Hyundai Kona N testing on the Nürburgring. We expect that the N variant of the Hyundai compact crossover will be powered by the same 275-hp turbocharged four-cylinder found in the Veloster N. Expect the Kona N to be priced somewhere around $30,000. One of our favorite things about our long-term Hyundai […] More
