Connected cars, autonomous features, infotainment systems, and the tech transforming modern vehicles.

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Elon Musk Says the New Tesla Roadster Will Be Revealed Very Soon

Tesla's second-generation Roadster finally has a reveal date. Elon Musk confirmed the electric sports car will debut on October 1, ending years of spe…

Yesterday
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The Mitsubishi 8A8 Is Not Just A Rare Engine, It Was The First V8 With Direct Injection

Mitsubishi's 8A8 V8 engine holds a distinction that most enthusiasts overlook. It was the first production V8 engine equipped with gasoline direct inj…

Yesterday
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How Chasing Average MPG Improvements Brought More Tech To Cars (For Better Or Worse)

The race to meet federal fuel economy standards has fundamentally reshaped how carmakers engineer vehicles, pushing them toward heavier reliance on co…

2 days ago
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This Toyota Patent Turns Your Car into a Hands-Free Camera

Toyota has filed a patent that transforms the array of cameras already embedded in modern vehicles into a comprehensive hands-free recording system, e…

3 days ago
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'I Am In Your Car. I Am In Your Maps,' Abuser Terrorizes Ex Using 'Parental Controls' And Tesla's App

# Tesla's Safety Features Become Harassment Tool in Domestic Abuse Case Tesla's parental controls and remote vehicle access capabilities designed to …

3 days ago
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Here's The Unimaginably Huge Number Of Pictures Taken By Flock Cameras Every Month

# Flock's Mass Surveillance Network Captures Billions of Images Monthly, Reshaping Police Investigation Flock Safety operates the largest private sur…

4 days ago
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We Tried Hyundai’s New Pleos Connect Infotainment System

Hyundai rolls out its Pleos Connect infotainment platform with a functional, bug-free interface that delivers on responsiveness and usability. The sys…

6 days ago
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Hyundai Patents a Control Method That Understands Pointing

Hyundai has filed a patent for an in-vehicle control system that interprets driver pointing gestures paired with voice commands, expanding how occupan…

6 days ago
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Hyundai's New Pleos Connect Infotainment System Is High-Tech Without Completely Losing The Plot

Hyundai has rolled out Pleos, a new infotainment system designed to balance cutting-edge capability with genuine usability. The system debuted in the …

6 days ago
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City Rewarding Safe Drivers With Never-Ending Green Lights Sees Dramatic Drop In Speeds And Crashes

# City's Green Light Program Cuts Speeds and Crashes by Rewarding Safe Driving Behavior A municipality has launched an unconventional traffic safety …

Sep 8, 2026
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XPeng starts IRON humanoid robot production as Tesla Optimus stalls

XPeng has powered up the first automated production line for humanoid robots, marking a decisive competitive move against Tesla's stalled Optimus deve…

Sep 8, 2026
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What The BCI Group Size Number On Your Car Battery Means

# Understanding BCI Battery Group Numbers: Why That Code On Your Car Battery Matters That cryptic number printed on your car battery label isn't mark…

Sep 7, 2026
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E-quipment highlight: BLUETTI Pioneer 5000 E-Generator

BLUETTI has entered the professional construction equipment market with the Pioneer 5000 E-Generator, marking a direct challenge to diesel and gasolin…

Sep 7, 2026
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The story of SONDORS’ new mystery e-bike just got even weirder with just two words

Storm Sondors, the polarizing figure behind the original Sondors e-bike crowdfunding phenomenon, has injected fresh mystery into his return to the ele…

Sep 6, 2026
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RivianOS 2 Update Makes the R1 Look and Feel More Like an R2

Rivian has released RivianOS 2, a major software update that ports key interface improvements from the newer R2 to existing R1 owners. The update deli…

Sep 6, 2026
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Answering random Redditor’s questions with professional backup: home solar edition

# Home Solar Systems Now Handle Generator Backup: What Homeowners Need to Know A Reddit user recently asked a practical question that reflects growin…

Sep 6, 2026
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How Often Should You Bleed Brakes (And How Long Does It Take)?

# How Often Should You Bleed Brakes (And How Long Does It Take?) Brake fluid maintenance remains one of the most neglected aspects of vehicle upkeep,…

Sep 4, 2026
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2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport X Brings the Heat

Chevrolet has unveiled the 2027 Corvette Grand Sport X, a new hybrid variant that merges traditional gasoline performance with electric assistance to …

Sep 3, 2026
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Can You Jump Start A Dead Motorcycle With A Car Battery?

# Jump Starting a Motorcycle with a Car Battery: What You Need to Know Yes, you can jump start a dead motorcycle battery using a car battery, but the…

Sep 2, 2026
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10 Essential Tools Every Motorcycle Owner Should Have

# 10 Essential Tools Every Motorcycle Owner Should Have Motorcycle maintenance demands a specific toolkit that differs sharply from car ownership. Wh…

Aug 30, 2026
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What Is The EV Battery Nail Test (And What Happens When Things Go Wrong)

# What Is The EV Battery Nail Test (And What Happens When Things Go Wrong) Electric vehicle batteries face a battery of tests before reaching the roa…

Aug 30, 2026
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Why Lowering Temps Weaken The Gas Struts Holding Up Your Hood, Hatch And Trunk Lid

# Cold Weather Breaks Gas Struts: Here's Why Your Hood Won't Stay Up in Winter Gas struts handle a simple job. They hold your hood, trunk lid, or hat…

Aug 28, 2026
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5 Safety Features Introduced Back In The '70s

# Safety Innovations From The 1970s Still Shape Modern Vehicles Today The 1970s fundamentally reshaped automotive safety. Stricter federal regulation…

Aug 28, 2026
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Why Saab Killed Its Revolutionary Sensonic Clutchless Manual Transmission

Saab's Sensonic transmission represented an elegant engineering solution that arrived in the wrong market at the wrong time. The Swedish automaker int…

Aug 27, 2026
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So Your Car's Infotainment System Is Painfully Old: What Are Your Options?

# Upgrading Your Car's Infotainment System: What Actually Works Older vehicles come with infotainment systems that feel like relics. Poor touchscreen…

Aug 26, 2026
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How To Clean Out A Blocked Fuel Line

# How to Clear a Blocked Fuel Line: When Additives Fail A clogged fuel line ranks among the most frustrating mechanical problems a driver faces. The …

Aug 24, 2026
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Flock Cameras Will Now Keep Your Car's Photos For 7 Days By Default, Not 30

Flock Safety, the leading automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) camera manufacturer used by thousands of police departments across North America,…

Aug 24, 2026
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Is There An Ideal PSI When Pressure Washing Your Car?

# The Right PSI for Pressure Washing Your Car: Finding the Balance Pressure washing removes dirt, grime, and road salt from your vehicle's exterior. …

Aug 23, 2026
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2027 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Manthey Tracked: Maximum Taycan

Porsche has partnered with Manthey Racing to create the 2027 Taycan Turbo GT, a heavily modified version of its electric sedan engineered specifically…

Aug 23, 2026
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Waymo’s New Robotaxi Minivans Are Now Taking Paying Passengers

Waymo has deployed its robotaxi service using Zeekr minivans equipped with the company's sixth-generation autonomous driving hardware and software. Th…

Aug 21, 2026
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Self-Driving Trucks Are Already Hitting The Road In California

California's Department of Motor Vehicles has issued the first permits allowing companies to test heavy autonomous trucks on public roads. This marks …

Aug 19, 2026
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What A DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) Is And How To Clean It

Diesel engines emit harmful particulates that contribute to air pollution and respiratory illness. A diesel particulate filter, or DPF, traps these so…

Aug 17, 2026
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Ford’s New AI Assistant Can Read Your Car’s Manual And Diagnostics

Ford is rolling out an AI assistant that lets owners interact with their vehicle's manual and diagnostic data through a chatbot interface. The system …

Aug 16, 2026
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The Fastest Electric Bike In The World Can Beat The Koenigsegg Agera RS's Top Speed

An electric motorcycle has eclipsed one of the automotive world's most celebrated speed records. The fastest electric bike on the planet now accelerat…

Aug 16, 2026
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7 Common Mistakes That Could Be Damaging Your New Tires

# Seven Tire Mistakes Costing Drivers Money New tire sets run $600 to $1,200 for most vehicles, and premature wear cuts that investment short. Jalopn…

Aug 16, 2026
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5 Car Mods That Can Improve Driving For Older People

# Five Car Modifications That Help Older Drivers Stay Safe and Comfortable Aging doesn't mean abandoning the road. Smart car modifications can transf…

Aug 15, 2026

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