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California Auto Regulators Investigating GM Cruise Robotaxi Crashes
Aug 21, 2023 Ξ

California Auto Regulators Investigating GM Cruise Robotaxi Crashes

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The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has initiated an investigation into a series of concerning incidents involving autonomous vehicles operated by General Motors’ Cruise unit in San Francisco. These  Full Article »

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AAA Study: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Could Save 250,000 Lives Over Next 30 Years
Aug 17, 2023 Ξ

AAA Study: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Could Save 250,000 Lives Over Next 30 Years

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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) serve as the vigilant senses of your vehicle, employing an array of sensors and cameras to identify potential dangers, issue alerts to drivers, and even  Full Article »

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Study: Driver Satisfaction with Public EV Charging Stations Continues to Decline
Aug 16, 2023 Ξ

Study: Driver Satisfaction with Public EV Charging Stations Continues to Decline

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Declining Driver Satisfaction with Public EV Charging Stations Public charging for electric vehicles (EVs) is causing frustration among drivers, according to a recent J.D. Power study. The report reveals that  Full Article »

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Elon Musk Sacrifices Margins now and Bets on Tesla’s Self-Driving Tech Noting “major OEM” Interest
Jul 20, 2023 Ξ

Elon Musk Sacrifices Margins now and Bets on Tesla’s Self-Driving Tech Noting “major OEM” Interest

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In recent news, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that a “major OEM” has expressed interest in licensing Tesla’s software and hardware for vehicle autonomy. While the automaker’s name was not  Full Article »

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U.S. Regulators to Decide on General Motors Use of Self-Driving Cars
Jul 12, 2023 Ξ

U.S. Regulators to Decide on General Motors Use of Self-Driving Cars

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U.S. regulators are soon to decide on General Motors’ self-driving cars. GM’s Cruise unit has filed a petition seeking approval to deploy up to 2,500 self-driving vehicles annually without human  Full Article »

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Pirelli Introduces New P Zero Trofeo RS Semi-Slick Tire as OEM fitment for Vehicles like Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Pagani Utopia, & Ford Mustang Dark Horse
Jul 10, 2023 Ξ

Pirelli Introduces New P Zero Trofeo RS Semi-Slick Tire as OEM fitment for Vehicles like Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Pagani Utopia, & Ford Mustang Dark Horse

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Pirelli has introduced the P Zero Trofeo RS, a new semi-slick tire specifically designed as original equipment for high-performance vehicles like the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Pagani Utopia, and Ford  Full Article »

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Lithium Dubbed “White Gold” Powering a new EV Revolution – What is Lithium and How does it Get to Your Electric Vehicle?
Jun 26, 2023 Ξ

Lithium Dubbed “White Gold” Powering a new EV Revolution – What is Lithium and How does it Get to Your Electric Vehicle?

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Lithium, a.k.a. “white gold,” has never been more in demand today – this soft, silvery metal makes electric vehicle (EV) batteries store more energy and live longer. Whatever device you’re  Full Article »

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New Vehicle Quality Getting Worse Due to Tech According to Latest J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
Jun 22, 2023 Ξ

New Vehicle Quality Getting Worse Due to Tech According to Latest J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

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In the 2023 J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study, it has been revealed that new vehicles are facing increased troubles, partially due to the inclusion of new technologies, particularly safety systems.  Full Article »

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How American is Your Car? – Tesla Tops List of American Made Index
Jun 21, 2023 Ξ

How American is Your Car? – Tesla Tops List of American Made Index

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Tesla continues to maintain its dominance in Cars.com’s American-Made Index (AMI), securing four of its models in the top positions of the annual ranking. The AMI evaluates new vehicles based  Full Article »

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Ford has a Rolling Wind Tunnel Capable of Simulating Speeds of 200 mph
Jun 13, 2023 Ξ

Ford has a Rolling Wind Tunnel Capable of Simulating Speeds of 200 mph

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Ford has developed an innovative approach to testing vehicle aerodynamics with the introduction of a rolling road wind tunnel. This cutting-edge technology allows Ford engineers to simulate speeds of up  Full Article »

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Some Electric Cars Have a Glaring Problem with Brake Lights When Using Braking Regen
May 26, 2023 Ξ

Some Electric Cars Have a Glaring Problem with Brake Lights When Using Braking Regen

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Having driven many new electric vehicles (EVs), I’ve often been concerned when using 1-pedal drive mode or utilizing an aggressive form of braking regen in hopes that the brake light  Full Article »

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New LED Automotive Headlights Have a ‘Glaring’ Issue In America – What Do We Do?
May 11, 2023 Ξ

New LED Automotive Headlights Have a ‘Glaring’ Issue In America – What Do We Do?

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I’ve said it for many years, automakers need to really step it up when it comes to their headlights, and the US government needs to mandate and allow manufacturers to  Full Article »

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2021 RAM 2500 6.7L S&B Intake Test & Installation Review – Proven Value and Added Performance
Aug 16, 2022 Ξ

2021 RAM 2500 6.7L S&B Intake Test & Installation Review – Proven Value and Added Performance

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Recently, we decided to install an S&B intake to our test truck, a 2021 RAM 2500 6.7L Cummins. S&B Filters has been a long-time reputable company that sells outstanding products  Full Article »

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Hold Up, Folks: Toyota Did It Best, First – with Cars Like the 2000GT!
Jun 30, 2022 Ξ

Hold Up, Folks: Toyota Did It Best, First – with Cars Like the 2000GT!

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It took a recent ‘Hagerty Revelations’ video with Jason Cammisa to prompt me to make the quick statement to remind folks that Toyota did what you think Kia and Hyundai  Full Article »

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Solid-State Batteries Are a Brighter Future for Electric Vehicles
Jun 7, 2022 Ξ

Solid-State Batteries Are a Brighter Future for Electric Vehicles

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Let’s face the hard facts, the battery is the primary limiting factor for Electric Vehicles (EVs), second to the charging infrastructure, and if we’re going to fit EVs into the  Full Article »

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