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Our team of car news experts cover the latest car technology news, ranging from electric vehicles to autonomous driving features, safety tech, driver assistance systems, as well as the power sources of the future like hydrogen, solid-state batteries and other scientific advancements in the automotive industry. We strive to provide you with the most relevant and useful news in regards to developments in automotive innovation.

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Ferrari patents engine with—oval-shaped pistons?

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AI will replace car stylists in a decade: Mercedes design chief

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Did this YouTuber trick Tesla's Autopilot with a painted wall?

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A still from a Mark Rober video showing him crashing his Tesla Model Y through a fake wall

Motor Mouth: Science says a fuel-cell electric is the ultimate ZEV

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Watch: Alef Aeronautics promises a flying car

The model shown rather sounds and acts like a huge drone

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February 28, 2025 Technology
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New Honda fuel cell offers 3 times the power, half the cost

The hydrogen-driven unit is also smaller than the current module, with a rated output of 150 kW and improved durability

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February 20, 2025 New Vehicles
New Toyota hydrogen fuel-cell tech to bow 2026 at earliest

Third-gen system offers improved fuel efficiency for passenger vehicles, better durability for heavy-duty commercial units

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February 19, 2025 New Vehicles
Stellantis patents built-in winch, possibly for future Jeep EVs

The automaker is hard at work developing EV-focused off-road technology

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February 7, 2025 Technology
Motor Mouth: Lighter EV batteries make for longer range

Like old-time muscle cars, electric vehicles don’t need more power so much as they need to go on a Weight Watchers diet

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David Booth February 7, 2025 Motor Mouth

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Motor Mouth: 20% more EV range without bigger batteries?

DeepDrive’s novel dual-rotor radial-flux motor may be just the solution to range anxiety we've been waiting for

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Canada could be getting a large-scale EV battery materials plant

Norway's Vianode has signed a supply agreement with GM and its job posting mentions a Canadian plant

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January 17, 2025 Industry News
Hyundai offers free Tesla adapters to its U.S. customers

The automaker is also adding a Tesla-style port to all new or refreshed EVs in future

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December 27, 2024 Info For Drivers
RatioZero transmission is world's first geared CVT

Will this innovation in shifting technology become the next big thing? Or is just the next Betamax?

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December 20, 2024 Technology
BMW uses cooking-oil diesel, direct battery-waste recycling in Germany

The new battery system eliminates energy-intensive methods when adding waste materials into production lines

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December 16, 2024 Technology

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