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Bosch Fixes Torque Wrenches That Could Be Hacked To Display Incorrect Specs

Bosch Fixes Torque Wrenches That Could Be Hacked To Display Incorrect Specs

Rexroth, a Bosch subsidiary, had to update nutrunners popular with automakers because hackers could take control of the tools.

By Anthony Alaniz Jan 18 2024

2024 Acura MDX Drops Laptop-Like Touchpad For Conventional Touchscreen

2024 Acura MDX Drops Laptop-Like Touchpad For Conventional Touchscreen

The Integra and upcoming electric ZDX are also without a touchpad, which may signal a shift away from the finicky tech.

By Peter Holderith Jan 18 2024

Porsche’s First Steer-By-Wire System Is Designed For Less Feedback, Not More

Porsche’s First Steer-By-Wire System Is Designed For Less Feedback, Not More

Razor-sharp feedback isn’t really what you want in a rock-crawler. Porsche's Space Drive is the perfect solution.

By Brian Silvestro Jan 17 2024

Mercedes Wants To Put Even More Screens Inside Its Cars

Mercedes Wants To Put Even More Screens Inside Its Cars

Seamless screens that go from left to right are touted as the next big thing.

By Adrian Padeanu Jan 11 2024

Will.I.Am Wants To Turn Your Mercedes EV Into A Musical Instrument

Will.I.Am Wants To Turn Your Mercedes EV Into A Musical Instrument

Debuting at CES 2024, MBUX Sound Drive can turn driving inputs into “musical expressions.”

By Brett T. Evans Jan 9 2024

The Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz Operating System Has An AI Virtual Assistant

The Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz Operating System Has An AI Virtual Assistant

The automaker’s long-in-development MB.OS software system is almost ready.

By Brett T. Evans Jan 8 2024

Volkswagen Is Putting ChatGPT In Its Cars

Volkswagen Is Putting ChatGPT In Its Cars

The AI system will bring "enriching conversations" and more to VW's ID models, Tiguan, Passat, and Golf.

By Christopher Smith Jan 8 2024

VW Promises No 'Noticeable Loss Of Range' With Solid-State Batteries

VW Promises No 'Noticeable Loss Of Range' With Solid-State Batteries

The German company conducted an endurance test on solid-state cells with very promising results.

By Angel Sergeev Jan 4 2024

Toyota Is Using Aluminum Tape To Improve The 2024 GR Corolla's Aero

Toyota Is Using Aluminum Tape To Improve The 2024 GR Corolla's Aero

According to a Toyota patent filing, the nondescript tape reduces static discharge and improves aerodynamics.

By Chris Rosales Jan 2 2024

Why EV Makers Can Sell You More Power Over The Air

Why EV Makers Can Sell You More Power Over The Air

Power-adding over-the-air updates in EVs may seem pretty straightforward, but there's more going on than you might think.

By Peter Holderith Jan 2 2024

The Human Struggle Behind The World's Best Sports Car

The Human Struggle Behind The World's Best Sports Car

The two-hour film dives deep into the creation of the very first Lotus Elise, with everything from purchasing to engineering covered.

By Peter Holderith Dec 23 2023

Mitsubishi Had A Manual Trans With More Than Six Gears Way Before It Was Cool

Mitsubishi Had A Manual Trans With More Than Six Gears Way Before It Was Cool

As Toyota files a patent for a manual gearbox for EVs with up to 14 gears, we remember Mitsu's Twin-Stick transmission.

By Angel Sergeev Dec 19 2023

Lamborghini's New Active Toe And Camber Tech Is A Big Step For Performance Cars

Lamborghini's New Active Toe And Camber Tech Is A Big Step For Performance Cars

The company's Active Wheel Hub can shave about five seconds off a lap at the Nordschleife.

By Anthony Alaniz Dec 18 2023

All That Safety Tech Makes Crashed Cars Way More Expensive To Fix

All That Safety Tech Makes Crashed Cars Way More Expensive To Fix

A study by AAA shows over a third of repair costs on modern cars come from replacing and calibrating sensors.

By Christopher Smith Dec 14 2023

Chevy Turbo Engine Teardown Shows Why Coolant And Oil Should Never Mix

Chevy Turbo Engine Teardown Shows Why Coolant And Oil Should Never Mix

There are so many things wrong with this engine. It's an absolute mess.

By Chris Bruce Dec 13 2023

BMW M3 Engine Teardown Shows The Consequences Of Suspected Over-Revving

BMW M3 Engine Teardown Shows The Consequences Of Suspected Over-Revving

Watch the pieces come off a BMW S55 twin-turbo inline-six from a 2016 M3, and see if you can spot all of the failure points.

By Chris Bruce Dec 11 2023

Americans: You Can Finally Get a Manual Transmission In Your BMW Z4

Americans: You Can Finally Get a Manual Transmission In Your BMW Z4

Choosing the manual also improves the Z4's suspension and steering.

By Chris Bruce Dec 11 2023

This Hyundai Wheel Has A Built-In Snow Chain That Pops Out

This Hyundai Wheel Has A Built-In Snow Chain That Pops Out

How much would it cost though?

By Adrian Padeanu Dec 11 2023

Winter Test Shows Chains And Socks Aren't As Good As Snow Tires

Winter Test Shows Chains And Socks Aren't As Good As Snow Tires

Plastic anti-skid snow ties are essentially worthless.

By Christopher Smith Dec 8 2023

Lucid Is Actually Listening To Its Customers About Keeping Physical Buttons

Lucid Is Actually Listening To Its Customers About Keeping Physical Buttons

As automakers lean into touchscreens for vehicle and infotainment controls, Lucid takes a more measured, logical approach by adding physical controls to cars.

By Brian Silvestro Dec 6 2023

Mercedes V8 Engine Teardown Reveals Deep Scores In Cylinder Walls

Mercedes V8 Engine Teardown Reveals Deep Scores In Cylinder Walls

This is apparently a common issue with these engines.

By Chris Bruce Dec 4 2023

Here’s What People Who Actually Drove The Cybertruck Are Saying

Here’s What People Who Actually Drove The Cybertruck Are Saying

Here are all the details you need to know before placing an order for a Cybertruck.

By Chris Bruce Dec 1 2023

Future Hyundais May Hear You Scream And Alert The Police

Future Hyundais May Hear You Scream And Alert The Police

Hyundai Motor Group foreshadows our future surveillance state.

By Anthony Alaniz Dec 1 2023

Here's How The Ford Ranger Raptor's Fox Shocks Make It A Great Off-Roader

Here's How The Ford Ranger Raptor's Fox Shocks Make It A Great Off-Roader

There are multiple drive modes, and each one tweaks the dampers for different purpose.

By Chris Bruce Nov 28 2023

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