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2027 Slate Truck Previewed: Both Inspired And Inane

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Of particular interest is the fact that this isn't strictly a "connected vehicle." That would seem to indicate it doesn't have a modem of its own and that is an extremely appealing prospect during a period where the user interface on many new automobiles has become downright invasive and unpleasant.

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Opinion: Software-Defined Vehicles Will Be Awful

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Oversimplified, it just means that manufacturers want to start building automobiles where all functions are controlled via software, rather than being determined exclusively upon the mechanical hardware they came with — and I have a sinking feeling they are going to be just awful. The following may sound like science fiction.

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Mercedes Design Boss Comes Out Against Screens, Says They’re ‘Not Luxury’

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He likewise discussed how lucrative customization has been for the brand, concluding that bespoke automobiles was a growing business. The concept of having a smartphone on wheels held some appeal when that technology was novel. Automakers are currently selling the vehicular equivalent of a Casio G-Shock at Omega prices.

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Exploring The Pros and Cons of Ultra-Low Viscosity Oils: Are They Just For Emissions?

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Its a solid visual representation of all the concepts weve discussed so far. In most cases the affected cars showcase a hole where a connecting rod shot through the engine block and excess oil residue inside the turbo charger and exhaust pipe. A lot of attention has been given to the piston rings and connecting rods.

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Audi unveils Audi A6 Avant e-tron concept; long-range electric wagon based on PPE

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The production-oriented A6 Avant e-tron concept car now illustrates the synthesis of pioneering drive technology and Audi’s traditional design world: the Avant (i.e., At the same time, it represents a new design concept with the same dimensions as the A6 Sportback e-tron. the wagon format). meters (16.3 meters (6.4 wide, and 1.44

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New Mazda3 to offer Mazda Connect connectivity system; HMI based on heads-up cockpit concept

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The new Mazda3 (Axela in Japan) will feature a next-generation car connectivity system, Mazda Connect, when it goes on sale this autumn. One of the functions available through Mazda Connect is access to the Aha by HARMAN web content platform for automobiles (Aha). Functions can be controlled voice-recognition.

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Hyundai describes Metamobility concept, introduces Mobility of Things

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Hyundai Motor used CES in Las Vegas as the platform to describe its new “Metamobility concept”, which will incorporate the use of robotics in both the real world and the metaverse to allow “unlimited freedom of mobility” unconstrained by the physical limitations of movement in time and space.

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