How does Getaround work?
Getaround can be a good alternative to renting, and a great way to monetize your car while it's not needed. Founded in 2009, it's an app-based platform that connects renters with owners. You can rent a car by the hour, which is useful for smaller trips, and the service is available in a growing number of cities.
The next Cadillac Escalade will be capable of changing lanes on its own
Cadillac's Super Cruise suite of semi-autonomous driving aids is getting its most extensive update since its 2017 debut. The CT4, the CT5, and the next-generation Escalade will be capable of changing lanes on their own after the driver taps the turn signals talk. Cadillac also improved its mapping technology.
Tesla Model S, Model X could get major interior and powertrain updates in 2020
Tesla hoped to keep details about the upcoming updates under wraps, but an eagle-eyed hacker spotted them. The S and the X are about to receive a wireless device charger, two new batteries, redesigned seats, a different charging port, and an upgraded suspension. There may be infotainment upgrades, too.
Audi Q8 will warn drivers when there are construction workers on the highway
Qualcomm technology and the Audi Q8's digital, driver-configurable instrument cluster make the feature possible. Audi identified construction zone as an important use case because the men and women working on the nation's highways put their lives at risk daily. Other areas of implementation are around the corner.
Thomas Built Buses on track to deliver Virginia’s first electric school buses
Lawmakers initially plan to replace 1,050 diesel-powered school buses with Thomas Built's electric model. This 21st-century spin on an American classic features state-of-the-art electric technology that gives it 134 miles of range while carrying up to 81 students. It doubles as a mobile power supply.
NHTSA looking into whether 500,000 Teslas have unintended acceleration problem
The reports of sudden unintended acceleration are varied, and they don't follow a set pattern. Some motorists claim their car accelerated while parking, while others claim they couldn't slow it down on the highway. The NHTSA is looking into the reports, but it hasn't opened a formal investigation yet.
Audi is leveraging technology to turn your car into a third living space
"We cannot continue looking at the car as a closed ecosystem," stressed Audi's sales and marketing boss. She adds that the firm is open to starting partnerships in a bid to bring more technology and entertainment into the car, like VR gaming and video streaming. A.I. is on her radar, too.
Here’s what Bosch hopes to learn from deploying autonomous cars in San Jose
While software-based simulations are more accurate than ever, Bosch's Kay Stepper argues there's no replacement for real-world testing. The company is running a fleet of autonomous taxis in San Jose, California, as it prepares to deploy the technology globally. Challenges persist, however.
Harley-Davidson’s second electric model will be smaller than the LiveWire
If the LiveWire is the Tesla Model S, the Mid-Power will be positioned on the same level as the Model 3. It won't be as quick, it will offer riders less horsepower, and it will come with a smaller battery pack. It will also be cheaper than the $30,000 LiveWire. It's tentatively scheduled to arrive by 2022.
Tesla is recruiting designers in China to create its first city car
Tesla thinks it would be "super cool" to design a vehicle in China for the global market, and it has started laying the groundwork for an engineering center in the world's largest electric car market. It released a sketch that suggests the model might take the form of a city car positioned below the Model 3.