[ad_1] Tesla cars are now smarter about recognizing street signs. Electrek reports that the automaker is pushing a software update that lets Autopilot detect speed limit signs using the EV’s cameras. Your car should stick to the limit more accurately than it did before, when it was relying solely on GPS data. You shouldn’t risk […]
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Hyundai recalls 2020 Sonata and Nexo over remote smart parking glitch
[ad_1] The automaker initially discovered the flaw in South Korea in March, when a car refused to stop. A spokespersoni told Consumer Reports the issue was “extremely rare” and required investigation to determine if a recall was necessary. No one was hurt, Hyundai said. Hyundai’s recall comes months after concerns about the safety of Tesla’s […]
Polestar’s latest concept EV is designed for sustainability
[ad_1] The Precept also focuses heavily on eco-friendly design. The seat surfaces, bolsters, headrests and carpets are made out of recycled materials like 3D-knitted plastic bottles, cork vinyl and even recovered fishing nets. The interior panels and seatbacks, meanwhile, are made from flax-based composites that are not only kinder to the planet (80 percent less […]
GM will bring Super Cruise to 22 vehicles by 2022
[ad_1] GM had already outlined plans to deploy Super Cruise on all Cadillac models and other brands sometime in 2021, but hadn’t given numbers like this. While it’s a significant expansion, GM is still being relatively conservative. Super Cruise only allows semi-autonomous driving on specified highways in North America where Tesla’s Autopilot works on many […]
Senator calls on Tesla to make Autopilot safety changes
[ad_1] The senator also wanted Tesla to implement “backup monitoring systems” beyond the steering wheel torque monitor that checks for hands on the wheel. That would keep at least one system checking for driver attentiveness, and might reduce the chances of someone tricking Autopilot into staying active. At present, Autopilot will warn you if your […]
Cadillac’s 2021 Escalade will boast a 38-inch curved OLED screen
[ad_1] Straight lines are so last year. Introducing the first curved OLED in the industry, with over 38″ diagonal of total display on the 2021 #Cadillac #Escalade. First look February 2020, available late 2020. pic.twitter.com/AoW4SvXhYA — Cadillac (@Cadillac) December 16, 2019 Most infotainment systems occupy a space in the center of the dashboard, and even […]
Tesla Autopilot now recognizes traffic cones
[ad_1] You may not want to put all your trust in the feature just yet. Some early users have warned that Autopilot doesn’t always recognize the cones, potentially leading to dangerous lane changes — say, steering you into oncoming traffic or construction. Tesla did remind drivers that they’re “required to pay attention at all times,” […]
Cadillac reveals performance sedans with hands-free SuperCruise
[ad_1] But instead of just putting turbo-charged engines and stiffening the suspension in the new cars and calling it a day, Cadillac also made available its impressive drivers’ assistant tech, SuperCruise. While the automaker has been slow to expand the tech beyond the CT6, it now seems determined to make sure it’s in a wider […]
Tesla’s automatic lane changes pose safety concerns
[ad_1] There were even passes that violated state laws, officials said. It would pass on the right on a two-lane divided highway, or wouldn’t move back to the right-side travel lane after a pass. A Tesla spokesperson stressed that it was the “driver’s responsibility” to maintain control, and that extended to “safely executing lane changes.” […]
Tesla’s parking lot Summon upgrade arrives in the US next week
[ad_1] International support is coming, Musk added. There are some caveats. Aside from the parking lot requirement (road rules would prevent this on public streets), you or your pin has to be within 150 feet of the car. This won’t help much if you and your car are at opposite ends of a sprawling shopping […]