The U.S. Commerce Department intends to introduce proposed regulations on connected vehicles next month and is preparing to place restrictions on certain software produced in China and other countries considered adversaries, as stated by a senior official on Tuesday. Export controls chief Alan Estevez mentioned at a forum in Colorado that they are examining specific
Waymo, a subsidiary of Google, operates a fleet of autonomous vehicles in Phoenix that are authorized to operate without a human in the driver’s seat. These vehicles are used for ridesharing, and on occasion, requesting an Uber may result in a driverless Waymo car being sent to pick you up. While the technology is still
It took some time, but Stellantis has finally introduced its advanced assisted driving features in this year’s Grand Cherokee and Grand Cherokee L. These models offer Hands-free Active Driving Assist as an optional feature, allowing for hands-off driving, lane centering, and predictive slowing for corners on approved roads at any speed. This represents a significant
When it comes to understanding a car’s capabilities, torque is a key concept that often gets overshadowed by horsepower. Torque tells you a lot about how a car will perform in the real world, so let’s take a closer look at what it is and why it matters. What is Torque? Simply put, torque is
Is the prevalence of software issues in electric vehicles becoming the norm? It seems so, with Volvo facing production delays for their flagship 2025 EX90 due to software problems. Buyers are now being informed that their EX90s may not be fully functional upon delivery, requiring over-the-air updates to restore expected functionality. The EX30 overseas is
Around 2016, when truly self driving autonomous cars were a couple of years away and every auto show featured a concept vehicle designed more for lounging in than driving, screens in conceptual steering wheels were a common sight. We still see them, of course, but not like before. And they are coming, just not as
It turns out there is an asterisk to the news about Volvo starting production of the EX90 at its South Carolina facility this month. The automaker has notified customers awaiting delivery that certain features may be missing on some units, and posted a notice on its customer help site detailing the 10 features that could
Following an unexpectedly mild winter, I was taken by surprise last week when our utility company decided to shut down our entire substation for emergency maintenance at 8 p.m. on a Friday. Despite this inconvenience, the weather was pleasant and I had no urgent plans that required electricity. However, my phone battery was running dangerously
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently published a bold article on its website, asserting its role as a key player in regulating vehicle safety. IIHS Senior Research Scientist David Kidd urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to take more decisive actions in ensuring the safe use of semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles. Kidd emphasized
Frequently Asked Questions Q: Are all wireless phone chargers in cars ineffective? A: No, there are some car models like the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and BMW 5 Series that offer efficient and fast wireless charging solutions. Q: Can wireless phone chargers in cars cause phones to overheat? A: Some older models of wireless phone
