Ferrari shocks everyone with a V12 patent unlike anything seen before
New Ferrari patents describe a radical V12 concept built around two inline-six engines and a highly unusual hybrid layout.
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Stellantis moves on from PureTech with the new Turbo 100
Stellantis is preparing to launch the new Turbo 100 in Europe as it tries to move beyond the troubled PureTech era.
Tesla FSD almost killed a former Uber autonomous vehicle chief
Raffi Krikorian, former head of Uber's autonomous vehicle division, was riding Tesla FSD when it slammed his Model X into a concrete wall.
Uber bets big on self-driving with Korea and Japan on board
Riders can hail one of these driverless machines through standard UberX, Uber Electric, Uber Comfort, or Uber Comfort Electric options.
New Jeep Cherokee Hybrid will use Toyota-backed technology
The next Jeep Cherokee will use a hybrid system developed by Toyota-backed Blue Nexus as Stellantis expands its hybrid strategy.
Maserati’s forgotten six-valve engine experiment that didn’t last long
Maserati’s 6.36 V6 featured six valves per cylinder, a bold 1980s experiment abandoned despite promising performance gains.
Stellantis built one of the world’s most powerful 2.0 turbo engines and here’s how
Stellantis introduces Hurricane 4, a 2.0 turbo engine using Formula 1-derived combustion technology for higher efficiency and performance.
Ferrari Luce and F40 interiors compared: minimalism in two eras
From the brutal simplicity of the F40 to the digital refinement of Luce, Ferrari reinterprets minimalism across eras.
Wayve secures $1.2B as Stellantis joins major investors in autonomous driving
Wayve raises $1.2B to advance autonomous driving, backed by Stellantis, Mercedes and Nissan, aiming to expand robotaxi services globally.
Autonomous ambitions? New York isn’t ready for robots
Waymo’s grand plan to flood New York with autonomous taxis just hit a massive bureaucratic wall. Governor Kathy Hochul pulled the plug.
Tesla’s Grok AI assistant finally hits European roads
Tesla’s Grok AI assistant is officially crossing the Atlantic. From "Unhinged" personalities to real-time navigation and limitations.
Stellantis looks to learn how Leapmotor reached near-1,000 km range
Stellantis studies Leapmotor’s EREV technology delivering near-1,000 km range, with potential rollout across several European brands.
Toyota improves EV platform to maximize passenger space and comfort
Toyota explores a new EV platform with flexible battery layout, modular drive units and improved space, efficiency and vehicle balance.
Kia revises its interiors after customer backlash, following Volkswagen’s example
After customer criticism, Kia plans to reintroduce physical controls alongside touchscreens to improve usability and safety.
FSD in a snowstorm: Tesla proved humans are the real safety hazard
The results has been impressive. The Tesla navigated the frozen track without hesitation, correcting oversteer and understeer smoothly.
AI chip, Tesla’s insane plan to outpace AMD and Nvidia
Elon Musk wants to go even faster. The stated goal for Tesla is to churn out a brand-new AI processor every nine months.
Ford wants to make technology accessible: here’s what’s changing
Ford plans to introduce Level 3 autonomous driving by 2028 and aims to bring the technology to more affordable models.
Tesla files a patent for a Formula 1–inspired grip-enhancing system
Tesla has patented a Formula 1–inspired ground-effect system using fans and active skirts to dramatically increase grip and acceleration.
Ford promises a Level 3 autonomous future (eventually) by 2028
Ford claims they can deliver these advanced capabilities at a 30% lower cost than buying from outside suppliers.
Robotaxis: the challenge begins as Uber plans its move to stop Tesla
Uber is stepping up its robotaxi strategy to challenge Tesla, as competition intensifies in the race for autonomous mobility.
Mercedes challenges Tesla as MB.Drive Assist Pro enters city driving in the U.S.
Mercedes launches MB.Drive Assist Pro in the U.S., bringing city autonomous driving closer and challenging Tesla’s long-held lead.
Tesla Cybercabs spotted on public roads in new action shots
Tesla Cybercab prototypes are now driving in Austin as testing expands, but full autonomy still faces major regulatory and technical hurdles.
Stellantis: battery swap startup fails after just six months
The battery swap experiment backed by Stellantis ends after six months as Ample files for bankruptcy, highlighting the limits of swapping versus fast charging.
The sun is Tesla’s newest enemy: Full Self-Driving system’s blind spot
Tesla is doubling down on its "vision-only" strategy with a hardware fix designed to stop its cars from being blinded by the light.