Infotainment
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The BMW i3 electric car is a tour de force of advanced engineering--and it was the most energy-efficient car sold in the U.S. in 2014 and 2015. Its body shell is made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, riding on an aluminum platform containing the lithium-ion battery, the electric motor, and the crash structures. But you can't get AM radio in the car. In other words, no local traffic reports or news headlines for you, harried commuter. CHECK OUT: 2018 BMW i3 electric car range adds sportier i3s version We noticed this quirk in the BMW i3 REx extended-range electric cars tested over by...
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Tesla electric-car software version 8.0: what's new, what's improved
The Tesla version 8.0 software update is headlined by changes to the Autopilot driver-assist system.
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Nissan Leaf connectivity update will replace vanishing 2G network
Nissan will upgrade telematics equipment in existing Leaf electric cars as AT&T retires its 2G network.
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CES 2015: 3 Things We Learned From Mercedes, Ford, Audi, Toyota & More
The 2015 Consumer Electronics Show took over Las Vegas this week, and more than ever, we’ve been given a glimpse into how the automotive industry may evolve and advance, technologically. We scoured the convention halls in Sin City—trust us, with all the techies in town, the biggest sin...
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2015 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid Gets New Infotainment Features
The 2015 Lexus ES 300h hits showrooms with minor changes.
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Nissan Leaf Carwings: Company 'Hopes' To Improve Telematics App
Nissan wants to use Carwings to collect more data on battery health.
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"Jailbreaking" used to mean... well, breaking out of jail. In the modern world though, it typically refers to the process of cracking software codes to take greater control of applications and user interfaces. It's rife in the world of smartphones, and now it's possible with electric vehicles too--such as the technology-heavy Tesla Model S. ALSO SEE: Is Tesla Motors A Carmaker...Or Really A Grid-Storage Company? A central feature of the Model S--literally--is its enormous dashboard-mounted 17-inch touchscreen. It's a technical highlight of the car, allowing owners options from changing simple...
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Tesla Model S Gets First Direct TuneIn Internet Radio Integration
Deliveries for the 2012 Tesla Model S have started, and in case you missed editor John Voelcker's first drive of the Model S this past week, one point of note was how calm and quiet the cabin remains even when accelerating. That said, while we've spent more time sitting in the Model S than driving...
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What's On A 2012 Tesla Model S Screen Display? First Owner Shows His
While the first official 2012 Tesla Model S deliveries start tomorrow, a few individuals have been lucky enough to get theirs early. One, perhaps unsurprisingly, is Elon Musk. The other, and owner of Model S number one off the production line, is Tesla board member and venture capitalist Steve...
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2012 Toyota Yaris Doubles Down On Infotainment
The design of the new 2012 Toyota Yaris has probably been one of the worst kept secrets of the year, with the Japanese version of the car, known locally as the Vitz, being revealed as early as last December. Then, back at March’s 2011 Geneva Motor Show we got a preview of a new hybrid version...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran